In 1910 San Francisco, Maxim Duval, a psychologist grappling with schizophrenia, becomes entangled in a web of deception orchestrated by the esteemed Dr. Sigmund Freud. As Maxim's reality blurs, he uncovers Freud's sinister manipulation, leading to a battle for control over his own mind. "Echoes of the Psyche" is a gripping tale of psychological suspense, where reality and illusion collide, and the search for truth becomes a journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche.
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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