In the quiet town of Brooksville, a mystery that has haunted its residents for two years resurfaces when a USB stick is discovered in the woods. This USB stick, found by a local hiker, contains a series of entries written by a determined individual known only as "M."
M's best friend, Emily Bennett, disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving no trace behind. The police quickly ruled it a runaway case, but M knew there was more to the story. With the authorities failing to uncover the truth, M took matters into their own hands, meticulously documenting every lead, conversation, and clue.
These entries reveal M's relentless quest to piece together the events of Emily's last day, uncover hidden details, and talk to those who last saw her. M's investigation leads them to believe that Emily's disappearance is part of something much bigger and more sinister than anyone had imagined.
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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