In a city oscillating between dreams and chaos, Copper Blaze, a fiery assassin with hair ablaze like molten copper, is set to take the masquerade by storm. When she crosses paths with Gabriel, the enigmatic heir to the city's underworld, their dance transcends reality and delves into a surreal dreamscape. Little do they know, the masquerade is a prelude to an orchestrated betrayal that will shatter their worlds. As the dance of danger and desire unfolds, "The Copper Conundrum" weaves a tale of revenge, romance, and the resolute spirit of a woman caught between shadows and secrets. Prepare for a symphony of chaos where reality and madness entwine, and the line between ally and enemy blurs in a kaleidoscopic dreamscape.
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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