In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, high school student Nora is trying to adapt to a new normal filled with virtual classes, social distancing, and the confusion of teenage life. Juggling her sarcastic wit and rebellious spirit, Nora's days are anything but ordinary. Her close-knit group of friends-Chantelle, Courtney, Luke, Jordan, and her boyfriend Jamie-help keep her grounded, but they also complicate things in unexpected ways.
A seemingly innocent prank call to a teacher and a spontaneous kiss in a McDonald's bathroom spark a chain of events that lead Nora to question everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty. Torn between her feelings for Jamie and a newfound attraction to Courtney, Nora finds herself in the middle of an emotional whirlwind.
As secrets unfold and friendships are tested, Nora must navigate her way through a maze of emotions, all while trying to keep her family life in balance. "Deadly Attraction" is a gripping tale of teenage rebellion, friendship, and the complexity of young love set against the backdrop of an unprecedented global crisis.
Will Nora find clarity amidst the chaos, or will her tangled feelings lead to devastating consequences?
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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