In the heart of Northwood, where privilege and power intertwine, lies a school that serves as a battlefield for social dominance. Northwood Senior High isn't just an institution; it's a microcosm of a world where the glittering facades of wealth and beauty often mask darker realities. Here, reputation reigns supreme, and the whispers of ambition echo through polished hallways.
MAYA MARIE VELSHARA, a bright-eyed girl from Africa, steps into this world for the first time, unaware of the trials that await her. With dreams of fitting in and making new friends, she soon realizes that the school's elite are not just students; they are formidable forces-the Reapers and the AG Couple-whose actions can make or break a reputation in the blink of an eye.
As Maya navigates the complexities of high school life, she finds herself drawn into a web of deceit, manipulation, and hidden agendas, where every smile may hide a threat, and every friendship could be a trap. With her spirit tested and her safety at stake, Maya must learn to trust her instincts and stand her ground in a place where the stakes are high and the consequences are real.
Little does she know, her journey is just beginning, and the choices she makes will determine not only her future but also the lives of those around her.
Every secret comes with a price, but the cost of silence can be far greater.
Violet Halloway has spent her entire life in the shadow of her mother, the beloved principal of Silvermere Academy. To the outside world, Silvermere is elite, wealthy and perfect. But behind the pristine walls of the school, something is wrong. Students start to vanish into thin air. Whispers fill the halls but fades as fast as it started. And Violet can't shake the feeling that she's being watched. Watched by everyone.
When her cousin suddenly gone without a trace, ruled as a suicide, Violet knew it was much more than that. Even when the adults brushed her off, she wasn't going to stop until the truth was known.
With the help of her best friend, Violet finds herself entangled in a web of lies, betrayal, and a confusing mix of deep emotions for her ally, Elias Beuamont. The deeper they dig, the more the truth unravels-and the more violet realizes that Silvermere Academy isn't hiding secrets, it's built on them.
You know what they say, the most dangerous thing isn't what's hiding in the shadows.
It's who's standing in the light.