**In the Shadow of Symbols**
is a gripping crime thriller that follows Detective Smith and his partner, Detective Vance, as they investigate a series of brutal murders connected by eerie symbols. When they discover a locket belonging to a missing girl, Emily Carson, at a horrific crime scene, their hunt intensifies. The detectives delve into a dark cult's sinister practices, uncovering connections to past unsolved cases. As they race against time to save Emily, personal bonds are tested, and hidden feelings emerge. With a blend of suspense, emotional depth, and relentless pursuit of justice, this story explores the harrowing journey to confront evil and uncover the truth.
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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