"Shadows Of Rain" follows Marly, a successful journalist battling her dark past of schizophrenia. After years of stability, her world begins to unravel when she encounters Lucian, a mysterious figure who seems connected to her forgotten childhood. As Marly grapples with her resurfacing memories, she uncovers a chilling truth about her psychiatrist, Dr. Caldwell, who has manipulated her for years by suppressing her memories and controlling her life. With Lucian's help, Marly must confront the shadows of her past, expose Caldwell's dark secrets, and reclaim her fractured identity. But as reality blurs, Marly faces the ultimate question-what is real, and who can she truly trust?
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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