The story of the boy returning home and discovering the mystery surrounding his sister's death, with the help of his mute childhood friend, sounds like the beginning of an intriguing narrative. When the boy returns home, he's initially greeted with joy by his parents, but he senses something is amiss. They avoid mentioning his sister altogether, and when he brings her up, they quickly change the subject. This piques his curiosity and sets the stage for unraveling the mystery. The childhood friend's remarkable ability could be his extraordinary talent for observation and deduction. Despite being unable to speak, he has an exceptional knack for reading people's body language, noticing small details, and piecing together information. This ability makes him invaluable in uncovering hidden truths.Throughout the investigation, both the boy and his friend experience growth and development. They confront their fears, confront difficult truths, and emerge stronger and wiser by the end of their journey.
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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