Smell the Roses
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Last published Sat, Nov 25, 2023
Ariane Fe Lerien's seemingly perfect relationship with Hype takes a dark turn when she stumbles upon a cryptic secret. As the story begins, the idyllic facade of their love story hides a shadowy reality.
Ariane becomes increasingly uneasy as she notices Hype's strange late-night excursions to his prized rose garden. As she delves deeper into this enigma, she discovers a hidden compartment in his closet, filled with disturbing clues that hint at his involvement in a series of unsolved disappearances.
Haunted by suspicion, Ariane enlists the help of a retired detective, Frank, to uncover the truth. Together, they unearth a web of mysteries that connect Hype to the missing persons. Yet, the more they uncover, the more dangerous the situation becomes, and Ariane soon realizes she might be in grave danger herself.
In a relentless quest to reveal Hype's hidden life, Ariane races against time to gather evidence while protecting her own secrets. With the police on their trail, she must navigate a labyrinth of deceit, leading to an intense showdown in the very rose garden that conceals the truth.
This captivating mystery novel explores the fine line between trust and betrayal, love and deception. Join Ariane as she unravels a complex puzzle of buried secrets and confronts the enigma lurking behind the roses. Can she unveil the truth before it's too late?
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