"Veil of Shadows" follows the intertwined fates of Adrialith and Gabriel, two young men from opposing sides of a world divided between Light and Dark. Adrialith, a denizen of the Dark side, possesses mysterious powers beyond his control, while Gabriel, a noble of the Light side, grapples with his sense of duty and loyalty. As their paths converge, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, facing challenges, conflicts, and betrayals that test their bonds of friendship and reshape the course of their destinies. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue, magical powers, and forbidden love, "Veil of Shadows" explores themes of identity, redemption, and the power of love to transcend boundaries and unite hearts in the face of adversity.
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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