Allegory||Book¹

In Seabrook, perfection is a performance and Winnie Maria Wells has never fit the role. Adopted sister to Addison, Winnie has lived beneath the town's watchful eyes ever since tragedy struck. A year ago, her boyfriend died under circumstances that no one can explain. Whispers spread like wildfire, suspicion points to her, and even though there's no proof, the stain of blame clings to her name.

Now, as Seabrook braces for the unexpected return of the undead, Winnie is forced into the spotlight she never wanted. With every glance filled with judgment and every smile hiding questions, she must decide if she'll keep running from her past-or confront the shadows head-on.
But at least she isn't alone. Valentina Warwood, the bold new girl, unafraid of the town's secrets. She has some of her own, yet refuses to keep her distance. Plus Lily-Marie Jones, Winnie's childhood friend, remembers the girl she once was. Before the rumors, before John carved her into a ghost of the girl she was. Once bubbly and full of life, now hardend from the rumors and playing into the towns new view of her.

What is Valentina Warwood's, secret?

Why does she want be Winnie's friend, knowing the rumors very well could be true?

What did happen to John Wentworth that night?

Why won't Winnie tell the full truth of that evening?