Astrid is a handsome young man at the age of 35. He has already suffered from the loss of someone very close to his heart, mind, and soul. As he navigates through the grief and loneliness that follows, he finds himself walking alone in the empty streets of New York, searching for solace and meaning. Each step in the silent city is a confrontation with his memories and emotions.
How does he cope with this overwhelming loss? What happens when the bustling city around him turns into a silent companion of his thoughts? As Astrid grapples with his pain, you are invited to ponder: What would you do if you were in his position? How would you react to the ghosts of your past in the empty streets of New York?
Read more to uncover the path Astrid takes. Does he find comfort in new connections, or does he spiral further into solitude? And most intriguingly, will there be a love interest who might help him heal and rediscover joy? Follow Astrid's journey to find out.?
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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