Twenty-one years ago, six best friends made a pact to never reveal the identity of the mother who gave birth to a baby girl. Abandoned on a stormy night in an old grandmother's house, the child, Camilla Payton, grows up to become a successful model. But beneath her glamorous exterior lies a heart filled with bitterness and a burning desire for revenge.
As Camilla delves into the past, she uncovers the dark secrets of the six women who vowed to keep the truth hidden. Liana, married to a politician with a dark side, Morgana, a struggling writer with a mysterious daughter, Adriana, a wealthy businesswoman, Rebecca, a dedicated surgeon, Nicole, a troubled club dancer, and Aniya, a globe-trotting CEO-each holds a piece of the puzzle that is Camilla's life.
As the past comes crashing into the present, Camilla's quest for answers leads her down a path of danger, deceit, and unexpected alliances. But as she gets closer to uncovering the truth, she must confront her own demons and decide whether revenge is worth the price of her soul.
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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