Step into a world where shadows conceal as much as they reveal, and mysteries intertwine with the beating of hearts. In "Captive Hearts, Hidden Desires," Novella's journey begins as she crosses paths with the enigmatic Lucas Graco -a man veiled in both romance and the shadows of a hidden mafia empire. As Novella unravels the mansion's enigmas, she discovers that Lucas's guarded heart is only a reflection of the concealed truths that surround him.
In this tale of mystery and love, Novella's journey takes her through whispered desires and concealed dangers, where her connection with Lucas could be the key to unraveling both their hearts and the depths of a clandestine underworld.
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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