Writing is a way to give life to imagination, to give voice to thoughts and feelings that often find no space in real life. But what if the line between reality and illusion became too thin? What if written words became a means of escaping the true story?
The story begins when the newly elected mayor of the city is suddenly kidnapped, with the kidnapper leaving a note with a message referencing the writer Alice Bennett. From this point, the police call on Alice to assist in the investigation, even though she makes it clear that she is doing so against her will because she has no connection to the criminal. Meanwhile, Alice seeks the help of psychiatrist Dr. Kate Wyatt, who is also her best friend, to profile the kidnapper and help her deal with this situation. But the more Alice advances in the investigation and delves into the mind of the criminal, the deeper she goes within herself, bringing forth secrets she once decided to forget.
"The Two Faces of Writing" is a narrative that delves into the mind of a complex and mysterious character. At its climax, Alice struggles to regain control of her mind and her life, in a conflict between what is real and what is illusion.
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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