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The Shadows Among Us

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Reads 14,794
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Parts 89
Time 12h 23m

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Briarwood University is celebrated for its diverse master's programs and cutting-edge research facilities, attracting bright minds from around the globe. Its reputation for academic excellence is unmatched, promising an elite education and future opportunities.

But behind the university's serene exterior lies a dark world of corruption and drug trafficking. The man behind this secretive operation believed he had cleverly hidden his deeds, convinced that his hidden empire would never be discovered.

"Everyone thinks Briarwood is just about textbooks and lectures," he mused, gazing out over the campus. "Little do they know, there's a different kind of education happening here."

Jane, a diligent student, begins to fall for this enigmatic figure, captivated by his charm and mystery. However, as she delves deeper into his world, doubts start to creep in. "There's something not right about him," she confides to a friend, her trust wavering as she uncovers unsettling truths.

Will Jane uncover the truth before it's too late? To find out what happens next, dive into the gripping tale of "The Shadows Among Us"All Rights Reserved

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twisted beautiful things by chloelp3

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My BadBoy by pinkypie13

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Crimson Shadows by orn8913

Elizabeth Lewis, a dedicated criminology lecturer, is pulled into a chilling investigation when a series of unsolved crimes, known for their eerie signature of crimson shadows left at the scenes, begins to haunt her university town. As her former student, James Tudor, reenters her life as a freshman, their complicated history and undeniable attraction are reignited, despite the obstacles of their age gap and Elizabeth's troubled past. Together with Rachel Greene, a relentless investigative journalist, they delve into the dark mystery of the crimson shadows, uncovering secrets that tie the crimes dangerously close to their own lives. As love and trust are tested, Elizabeth and James must navigate a maze of deception, where every revelation brings them closer to a truth that could either save them-or shatter them completely. (Desclimer : I make it with help of AI, but still, in my control. Try the new way to write a new story. Because the head block was real!)

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Piece of You by atheenamaximoff

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"The Hidden Leader: The Professor's Secret"

"Professor James Doe seems like an ordinary academic, but little do his colleagues and students know that he harbors a dangerous secret. When a friend is framed for murder, James goes undercover in the music industry to find the true culprit, uncovering a web of betrayal and corruption that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. As he navigates this treacherous world of secrecy and deception, James must confront his own demons while staying one step ahead of the mysterious figure pulling the strings behind the scenes."