In the enigmatic opening of "Pretended to Be a Killer," the discovery of a lifeless body thrusts the police into a perplexing investigation. The initial quest for the victim's identity takes a cryptic turn as more bodies surface, casting an ominous shadow over the case. A series of chilling revelations unravels, exposing the unsettling truth that a malevolent serial killer is orchestrating a dark symphony. As investigators navigate through a labyrinth of secrets and hidden motives, the simplicity of the beginning gives way to a mysterious and alluring complexity. The story unfolds in the murky depths of a clandestine world, where the line between pretense and reality becomes increasingly blurred, setting the stage for a tale of relentless pursuit, dark allure, and the haunting presence of a serial killer.
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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