The Residents
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Last published Fri, Jan 24, 2025
A quiet building is disrupted when two sets of close-knit roommates are found murdered, sending shockwaves through the residents of The Belmont Suites. As the community grapples with the tragedy, suspicion falls on the building's own inhabitants. In a bid to clear their names, a group of unlikely suspects bands together, uncovering hidden secrets and forming unexpected alliances within themselves. "The Residents" is a gripping murder mystery where those accused must solve the crime themselves, navigating twists and turns to reveal the true culprit and restore peace to their once tranquil home.
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