In the grimy underbelly of the city, detectives Ralph Riley and John Blake face more than just crimes. They delve into a world of hidden societies and ancient secrets, where every case becomes a descent into darkness.
Ralph, the stoic investigator with a haunted past, relies on logic and grit.
John, the impulsive yet quick-witted partner, embraces the bizarre with a touch of humor.
Together, they fight forces beyond human understanding, a constant battle against the shadows that threaten to engulf the city. Will their courage hold, or will they be consumed by the darkness?
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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