"Echoes of Valor" is a haunting tale set within a small-town military museum, where an old photograph becomes a portal to the past. When the medium Eliza investigates mysterious sightings in the photo, she connects with the spirit of Ethan, a soldier longing to reunite with his wartime comrades. Their journey reveals poignant war stories and forges a bridge between the living and the spiritual. This story weaves together the threads of history, supernatural mystery, and unbreakable bonds of friendship.
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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