Never forget that you are gifted.
The shadows of people are humans' true selves, they speak of blunt truths and secrets. Even if Valerie has no desire to acknowledge their existence alongside the mysterious phantoms lurking in the forest, a gift from God should be used for the best result. That's what her best friend, Nora, believes-and what she wants her to believe, too.
They delve into Elysian City's mysteries as the CSI Club's members and reach out to those who need help as private investigators, as a form of using Valerie's ability for good. She hears everyone, everyone but Nora's shadow. Was her best friend too bright to have a deep secret hidden behind her back? She as the Silhouette Teller should've known better, yet she needs the Golden Arrow to guide her.
Gold is a precious metal, arrows serve as indicators of direction. It surprisingly directs the teller to narrate stories, while acting as a conduit for the secrets and truths that lie beneath the surface-revealing those hidden beneath the silhouettes.
Maybe this time it will be able to lead itself to the light of truth.
started: 24/06/2024
finished:
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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