In the serene town of Glenwood, the peace of life is shattered when the sun suddenly begins to blink during what was supposed to be a routine solar eclipse. As the once reliable star starts exhibiting erratic behaviour, panic falls over the world. Eliza Thompson, a young woman haunted by personal tragedy, becomes drawn into the mystery.
Guided by fragments of ancient lore and prophecies, Eliza discovers a chilling truth: The sun is not what it seems. It is the first of the Ancient Ones to awake, powerful beings long dormant. Now awakened, the sun's awakening is the beginning of a cosmic takeover that threatens not just Glenwood, but the entire world.
As light blurs into a terrifying spectacle, Eliza must navigate the paths of ancient rituals and supernatural forces. With the help of some allies and the courage born from her own grief, she embarks on a long journey to confront the truth and save her town from an unimaginable fate.
The Day the Sun Woke Up is a gripping tale of supernatural suspense and human resilience, where the line between myth and reality blurs under the ominous gaze of a newly awakened god.
(Based on the story by Heidi Wong on TikTok)
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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