After being abandoned by her own grandfather, Valerie reluctantly returns to the Reyes mansion alongside her father, thrust into a battle for their family's legacy and heritage. As they step back into the grand halls, long-held secrets begin to unravel, revealing truths that threaten to shatter their lives. Every discovery brings them closer to the heart of the mystery, but with each step forward comes the risk of triggering consequences that could tear them forever. In a world where every move is fraught with danger, Valerie must navigate a treacherous path, where one wrong step could lead to destruction.
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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