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Shadows of Manila

SunsetCrusade2024

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Reads 58
Votes 12
Parts 12
Time 46m

SunsetCrusade2024

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A network of lies and deceit exists in the center of bustling Manila, where brave journalist Emma Cruz sets out on a risky quest to learn the truth about her colleague Marco Santos' disappearance. Emma finds herself navigating the dark alleys and secret meetings of the city when she comes upon a diabolical conspiracy involving strong personalities and hazardous connections. Emma is committed to bringing attention to the corruption that threatens to take over the country, so with every new discovery, she digs deeper into the shadows.All Rights Reserved

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Shadows In Haven by Skipperyang083

Nova Vance - A notorious hacker, elusive and hard to catch, born and raised in the slums of Haven. She operates in the shadows, driven to change her beloved city from within. Lydia Kane - A determined police inspector rising through the ranks, committed to rooting out corruption that infects every level of Haven's government and society. Jax "Wires" Mercer - A brilliant cybernetics expert known for his innovations in technology, often caught between his loyalty to Nova and his own moral compass. Marco "Cortez" Alvarez - The ruthless crime lord of Haven's underworld, wielding power and influence to maintain control over the city's illicit activities. Story Description: In the City of Haven, corruption runs deep within its government and streets alike. Nova Vance, a product of the city's slums, wages her battle against injustice from the shadows, using her unparalleled hacking skills to expose the powerful figures who exploit the city. Meanwhile, Lydia Kane, an ambitious police inspector, navigates the treacherous waters of a police force tainted by corruption, determined to bring about change from within the system. As unwanted alliances form and truths collide with lies, Nova and Lydia find themselves on opposite sides of the law but united by their desire for a better Haven. Their journey unfolds amidst the backdrop of a city teetering on the edge, where every decision has consequences and the line between right and wrong blurs. With Cortez pulling strings in the shadows, the city faces a reckoning that will test the limits of justice, loyalty, and the price of redemption.

Dawn by Talaw_writes

Isabella Reyes wakes up with blood on her hands and no memory of the previous night. She discovers the body of her childhood friend, Mark, who was trying to escape a leftist insurgent group. Now the prime suspect, Isabella, with the help of her sister Kaye and her best friend Emma along with the esteemed Detective Danilo Santos, must navigate political intrigue and personal betrayal to uncover the truth and clear her name in this gripping thriller.

The Midnight Train by sheisJayyy

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Lost & Found by darmixerdapabo

On Isla's sixteenth birthday, her world shatters. A freak accident claims the lives of her estranged parents, leaving her with no choice but to move to a mysterious hometown she's never known. Forced to stay with her Uncle , Isla finds herself in a house full of secrets. She has spent her life in a boarding school, with no memories of her childhood home. As Isla adjusts to her new life, she uncovers the dark past of her parents, filled with secrets and lies. She meets Axel, her best friend Alyssa's seemingly innocent brother, and finds herself falling for him, only to discover he harbors a dark truth. Isla's journey becomes even more complicated when she learns of other family members who have no idea she exists. As she delves into her past and uncovers her parents' hidden truths, Isla is pulled into a web of mystery and deceit that leads to more questions than answers. Discover the gripping tale of Isla's quest for the truth in Lost & Found, a story of love, betrayal, family and the search for identity.

Shadows of Verona by Luna_Ree

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Shadows Of Decept by peachy_moni

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Do You Remember? by endymionszzs

In the picturesque town of San Quellin, where the past lingers in the shadows, Hollis Trevor returns to her childhood home after twelve long years, only to confront the haunting memories she thought she'd left behind. Orphaned at sixteen and raised in a series of foster homes, Hollis grapples with her fragmented past and the painful truth of her parents' deaths. As she unpacks her belongings and navigates the weight of her family's legacy, she discovers that their once-vibrant presence in the community still resonates. However, the people around her harbor mixed emotions about her return-some welcome her, while others hold onto the wounds of the past. In a tale woven with secrets, lost connections, and the struggle for identity, Hollis must piece together the truth about her family's history and the mystery surrounding their work as investigative journalists. After being away for so long, she uncovers that there is something deeper-and more sinister-going on in San Quellin. An undercurrent of intrigue and danger threatens to unravel everything she thought she knew. Through it all, Hollis learns that healing is intertwined with the pain of remembering.

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Echoes of Deception by TalyaNicole

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Shadows In Haven

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