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Shadows in Plain Sight

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In the heart of the city's labyrinthine backstreets, danger lurks in every shadow. Under the cold glow of a lone streetlamp, two figures move with tense precision-Elizabeth Richards, a determined detective with sharp instincts, and Eric Anderson, a forensic pathologist whose quiet loyalty hides a deeper connection to her. The night air is thick with the scent of rain and the pulse of secrets waiting to be uncovered. Somewhere in the darkness, a figure watches... unseen, but not unfelt. Shadows in Plain Sight is a gripping tale of murder, trust, and the fine line between hunter and hunted.All Rights Reserved

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