Shadows Behind the Doors
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Last published Sun, Jan 12, 2025
When Jayce, a quiet, troubled classmate, disappears without a trace, Gemmy and her group of friends are left with more questions than answers. Gemmy, an energetic and quirky young woman, becomes the unlikely leader of a search that pulls her deeper into the heart of her school's darkest secrets. Alongside her best friend Angie, the emotionally avoidant artist, and a strange cast of friends including the enigmatic Maddie and secretive Theo, Gemmy's investigation into Jayce's sudden disappearance becomes more than just a search for answers.
As they uncover cryptic clues, long-buried traumas, and chilling connections, the group begins to unravel the mystery that threatens to destroy everything they know. But the truth, as they soon discover, may not only shatter their understanding of the past-it could be more dangerous than anyone could have ever imagined.
Shadows Behind the Doors explores the complexities of friendship, the trauma we carry, and the lengths we'll go to uncover the secrets that bind us. With twists, heartbreak, and a race against time, Gemmy must confront her own fears and protect her loved ones at all costs.
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