“Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature..."
-Nietzsche
Jake Temple, A young genius with a remarkably keen eye for detail who has just been called in as a consultant for the NYPD.
Harrison Akerman, an aspiring author and well known actor who's brother has just been elected the new president of the united states.
Artemis Blake, a neurotic yet talented student at NYU, majoring in history.
Kain Cavenaugh, Arty's dramatic best friend and professional computer genius.
Carly Spark, A super model estranged from her parents.
Kenneth Percey, A brilliant scientist who discovers a cure, and hoping to mend his relationship with his daughter.
Alara Sumner, a psychology student who is tagging along as the PR agent for a famous model and aspiring actress.
What do these people have in common? Each somehow linked to another, each with a role to play. Each destined to change the course of history forever.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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