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The Missing Variable

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Reads 11
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Parts 3
Time <5 mins

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In the heart of the city's shadows, where mysteries lurk and secrets are buried, detective Avery Harts leads a life defined by the pursuit of truth. As she delves into her latest case-the murder of a mysterious woman with ties to the city's underworld, Avery is thrust into a chilling revelation that shatters the walls of her guarded past.All Rights Reserved

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In the small town of Stonebridge, secrets don't stay buried for long... When Detective Evelyn Hart is called to investigate a break-in at the abandoned Mitchell estate, she expects a routine case. But what she finds is far from ordinary-a cryptic letter, a trail of blood, and no sign of the missing family. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Evelyn uncovers a tangled web of deceit and betrayal that stretches back decades. The truth is elusive, and everyone has something to hide. As Evelyn races against time to unravel the lies that bind the town together, she realises that the answers may be closer-and more dangerous-than she ever imagined. In a place where trust is a luxury and deception is the norm, Evelyn must navigate the shadows to uncover the truth. But in Stonebridge, some secrets are meant to stay hidden. And some lies are too deadly to uncover.

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Web of Lies

In the small town of Stonebridge, secrets don't stay buried for long... When Detective Evelyn Hart is called to investigate a break-in at the abandoned Mitchell estate, she expects a routine case. But what she finds is far from ordinary-a cryptic letter, a trail of blood, and no sign of the missing family. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Evelyn uncovers a tangled web of deceit and betrayal that stretches back decades. The truth is elusive, and everyone has something to hide. As Evelyn races against time to unravel the lies that bind the town together, she realises that the answers may be closer-and more dangerous-than she ever imagined. In a place where trust is a luxury and deception is the norm, Evelyn must navigate the shadows to uncover the truth. But in Stonebridge, some secrets are meant to stay hidden. And some lies are too deadly to uncover.