Mirai Yanku once dedicated her life to teaching, shaping young minds in her 30s with a passion for knowledge and a heart full of hope. But everything changed when her beloved son Setsuna Yanku, was wrongfully convicted for a crime he didn't commit. Betrayed by a corrupt legal system, where a greedy lawyer's backdoor dealings sealed her son's fate, Mirai's world crumbled.
Now, in her mid-40s, Mirai has traded the classroom for the courtroom. With unwavering determination, she has become a lawyer, driven by a single mission: to uncover the truth, exonerate her son, and ensure that no one else suffers the same injustice. Her journey is one of sacrifice, relentless pursuit, and a fight against a system that nearly destroyed her family.
But the path to justice is fraught with challenges, and Mirai will need to confront powerful enemies, unearth buried secrets, and make difficult choices. Will she succeed in finding the justice she seeks, or will the cost of her quest be too great to bear? The Lawyer is a gripping tale of resilience, a mother's love, and the fight against corruption. It's a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, as Mirai Yanku battles against the odds to reclaim her son's freedom and restore her faith in justice.
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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