In the dimness of a desolate room, a solitary light bulb flickers overhead, casting eerie shadows on the cold, concrete floor. Amidst the echoing rattles of chains, the main character hangs, battered and broken, his very breath a struggle against the agony enveloping him. Memories of warmth and laughter fade into the darkness, replaced by the cruel reality of torment and pain. With each lash and blow from his captors, his resolve strengthens, fueled by a growing desire for vengeance against those who have wronged him. As the darkness threatens to consume him, he clings to a fragile hope, determined to emerge from his suffering stronger than before.
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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