In the quiet town of Cedarwood, new student (Y/N) finds solace in the welcoming arms of friends Lacey and Tanner, and in the creative escape of writing and acting at Cedarwood High School. Despite initial nerves, (Y/N)'s transition seems smooth-until the enigmatic and seemingly charming Austin Alk steps into their life.
What begins as a gentle friendship with Austin soon spirals into a disturbing obsession. His constant presence becomes a dark shadow over (Y/N)'s daily routine, his intense gaze and unsettling behavior sending chills down their spine. As Austin's attention escalates from sweet gestures to possessive actions, (Y/N)'s world starts to unravel.
Despite the support of Lacey and Tanner, and the intervention of the school counselor and local police, Austin's fixation only grows stronger. Anonymous messages, eerie gifts, and the omnipresent feeling of being watched turn (Y/N)'s life into a waking nightmare.
As the lines between love and obsession blur, the flickering lights in (Y/N)'s room become a sinister metaphor for the looming darkness. In a tale of suspense and psychological tension, (Y/N) must navigate the treacherous path of high school life while confronting the ever-present threat of Austin's dangerous infatuation.
Will (Y/N) find a way to escape the shadows of Austin's obsession, or will the dark lights consume them entirely?
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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