In the twilight hours, when shadows stretch long and the whispers of the night begin to stir, there exists a realm between reality and the unknown. It is a place where the ordinary fades and the extraordinary takes hold-a realm where the carnival comes to life.
Within the confines of its weathered tents and faded banners lies a world of wonder and terror, where the line between delight and dread blurs with every step. In this realm of twisted mirrors and hidden passages, where laughter rings hollow and secrets lurk in every corner, one young woman finds herself drawn inexorably into its dark embrace.
Her name is Lily, a soul burdened with the weight of a tragic past and haunted by the spectres of her own doubts. Yet, fate has woven her into the fabric of this enigmatic carnival, where every attraction holds a secret and every smile hides a sinister truth.
As the carnival's secrets begin to unravel and its dark purpose slowly reveals itself, Lily must confront the shadows that lurk within her own heart. For in this realm of illusions and deception, where nothing is as it seems, the greatest danger may lie not in the darkness that surrounds her, but in the light of her own desires.
Join Lily on her journey into the heart of the carnival, where reality fades and nightmares come to life. But beware, dear reader, for once you step through the gates, there may be no escape from the eerie embrace of the carnival's twisted allure.
When someone dies mysteriously during a Psych experiment, Rhiannon becomes enmeshed in a conspiracy that includes both the survivors and the killer.
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Short on cash, Rhiannon Ford signs up to take part in a social psychology experiment based on group think. But when a participant dies under mysterious circumstances, and the story surrounding that death seems mired in conflicting lies, she's quickly drawn into a web of conspiracies that merge urban legends, rivalries, and the very psychological principle the test was about. When everyone is lying, how can Rhiannon find the truth?
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