Dark Desires: A Hindustani's Forbidden Journey is a gripping tale of espionage, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of an Islamic country. Ananya, a Hindustani operative, is thrust into a dangerous world of deceit when her mission takes an unexpected turn. Forced into a marriage with a notorious underworld figure, she must navigate the treacherous waters of espionage while grappling with her growing feelings for her husband. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Ananya must confront her deepest desires and darkest fears in a desperate bid for freedom and redemption.
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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