My heart was pounding with fear, the adrenaline rushing through my veins. I pushed myself to keep running, to keep fighting the burning pain in my legs, because if I didn't I'd have to face that repulsive creature once again. As I ran through the nebulous forest, rose bushes slashed at my arms and legs sometimes digging deep causing me to howl in pain. I didn't dare look down to see just how deep the thorns were digging in, as the sight of blood made me feel nauseous.
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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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