Synopsis:
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, where skyscrapers pierce the sky and shadows dance in the neon glow of the night, lies a city plagued by whispers of a sinister figure known only as "The Obsidian Ghost."
Meet Maya Sharma, a brilliant forensic psychologist haunted by her past and driven by an insatiable thirst for justice. When a series of grisly murders grips the city in fear, Maya finds herself thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a killer whose motives remain shrouded in darkness.
As Maya delves deeper into the twisted mind of the Obsidian Ghost, she discovers a trail of cryptic clues that lead her down a labyrinth of deceit and betrayal. But the closer she gets to uncovering the truth, the more she realizes that the killer's true identity may be far closer to home than she ever imagined.
Haunted by her own demons and tormented by visions of a past she can't escape, Maya must confront the shadows that lurk within her own soul if she is to stop the Obsidian Ghost before it's too late. With time running out and the body count rising, Maya finds herself locked in a deadly game of wits where every step could be her last.
But as the lines between reality and illusion blur, Maya soon realizes that the key to catching the killer may lie buried in her own memories. With the help of her loyal partner, Detective Ryan Hayes, Maya must race against the clock to unravel the mystery of the Obsidian Ghost before it consumes them both.
In a city where secrets are currency and trust is a luxury few can afford, Maya must navigate a treacherous maze of lies and deception if she is to survive. But as the truth comes to light, Maya discovers that some secrets are best left buried, and that the greatest betrayal of all may be the one she never saw coming.
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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