In the quiet city of Rockwell, a haunting mystery unfolds as nightmares bleed into reality, threatening the lives of innocent souls. Seventeen-year-old Teya Phillips finds herself tormented by terrifying dreams of brutal murders - scenes that soon manifest into grisly crimes haunting her waking world. As the nightmares intensify, Teya becomes desperate for answers, but the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her pursuit becomes.
Detective Lilian Roland, an investigator determined to keep her city safe. Assigned to the chilling case, Lilian finds herself perplexed by the uncanny connection between Teya's nightmares and the actual murders. As the body count rises, she realises she must rely on the very source of the darkness to shed light on the enigmatic killer.
Yet, amid the chaos, Teya receives anonymous, cryptic notes urging her to abandon her investigation. Someone seems determined to steer her away from the truth, and the ominous presence lurks closer than she could ever imagine. Unsure of whom to trust, she cautiously allies herself with Detective Roland, as they both grapple with the terrifying realization that the killer might be someone they've known all along.
Together, they embark on a heart-stopping race against time, using Teya's nightmares as clues to outwit the elusive serial killer before he claims another life.
"Nightmares of Truth" is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the twisted realms of dreams and darkness, where the power of collaboration between a teenage girl and a determined detective may be the only hope to stop a cold-blooded murderer in his tracks.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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