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Shadows Among Us

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10 chapters
~25 min read

In a town haunted by disappearances, Lucy struggles to find her place amidst whispers of a ruthless killer. As suspicion and secrets swirl around New Hale University, she must navigate dark alliances and her own tangled feelings. Will trust be her salvation or her downfall?

MEET THE CHARACTERS

Lucy Starling

Lucy Starling

A resilient young woman starting university amid a wave of unexplained disappearances in her town. She is burdened by a haunting past and drawn into dangerous relationships as she seeks truth and safety.

Jace Lloyd

Jace Lloyd

The charismatic student body president and medical student who projects warmth and genuine kindness. He carries the weight of the town's fearful atmosphere while trying to protect his peers.

Bianca Brooks

Bianca Brooks

Lucy's outspoken and confident best friend who embraces the university social scene. She often challenges Lucy to step outside her comfort zone and is skeptical of certain people around them.

George Miller

George Miller

Lucy's reserved stepbrother, a business student and athlete who rarely speaks but shows his care through small gestures. His presence is commanding despite his quiet demeanor.

Lucas Whyte

Lucas Whyte

Older brother of a missing student, carrying the weight of suspicion from townsfolk. His tough exterior and rough demeanor make him a source of tension and fear.

EXPLORE CHAPTERS

1

A Violent Introduction

Lucy is violently attacked by a man with a metal bat, revealing a gruesome discovery that sets a dark tone. The narrative then rewinds five days to her first day at New Hale University orientation, where she reunites with Bianca and meets Jace, the charismatic student body president, who addresses the lingering fear surrounding the town's mysterious disappearances.

2

A Quiet Celebration

Lucy returns home with a cake, navigating the familiar chaos of her shared apartment. Despite lingering worries about a threatening note, she finds warmth in a modest birthday gathering with her blended family, revealing tender dynamics and subtle tensions.

3

Echoes at the Club Fair

Lucy battles exhaustion and guilt from a troubling note as she attends classes and navigates the university Club Fair with Bianca. Tensions rise over suspicions about Lucas, while Lucy contemplates her feelings for Jace and confronts Bianca's blunt judgments, deepening the complex web of trust and suspicion at New Hale University.

4

Interrogation and Quiet Reprieve

Lucy endures a tense police interrogation over the discovery of a body linked to a missing student and is subsequently released. Her stepbrother George unexpectedly picks her up, offering quiet support as she grapples with suspicion and fear.

5

Unseen Tides

Lucy meets with campus authorities and the police to discuss the ongoing investigation into the disappearances, beginning mandated sessions with a campus psychologist. Later, at home, a quiet conversation with her stepbrother George reveals his concern, and at university, Lucy feels isolated and distracted as she navigates the tension around her.

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