In the futuristic landscape of early 3018, "Fractured Reflections" unravels the tale of Adam Mercer, a reinstated detective in the bustling city of Zenith. Despite the city's technological marvels, crime still festers, exacerbated by the omnipresence of androids replacing humans in 90% of occupations.
When a string of inexplicable assassinations rocks Adam's neighborhood, he is tasked by the Zenith Police Department to investigate. What begins as routine soon spirals into a labyrinth of anomalies, echoing the tumult within Adam's own psyche.
Amidst the chaos, Adam finds an unexpected ally in Echo, an android assigned to aid him. Together, they navigate the labyrinthine corridors of Adam's mind and unravel the mysteries plaguing the city. As they confront their inner demons, themes of identity, trauma, and redemption emerge, blurring the boundaries between man and machine.
"Fractured Reflections" delves into the depths of dissociative identity disorder (DID), PTSD, and other psychological afflictions, from personal experience.
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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