An author is in the cusp of a writer's block... his worst yet... With no emotional stamina, he Finds himself spiraling into addiction. His tools- alcohol and an abnormally aggressive, shape shifting doll- are ineffective. He is uninspired, and spirits are flying everywhere in his home, some that he had already casted out weeks prior. Tired and worn out, he looks to the aid of unusual help to find the missing pieces to his story, one that he feels will give him proper meaning to his life, and perhaps the spirits will drive themselves away; this after many attempts. He must, however, dig deep within himself to uncover the deeper issues in his strife, as he crosses through valleys and trains, fights against spirits and uncover hidden deals, all just to meet a deadline!
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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