When sixteen-year-old Melanie Parker disappears from a church social in Ashford Hollow, Pennsylvania, no one expects what’s found six weeks later: her body, posed on a remote cliff, surrounded by symbols, animal bones, and the faint scent of lavender. As whispers spread through the town, strange clues emerge—wax under her fingernails, a missing hymnal page, a burned letter. The case is quietly shelved. But behind casseroles and condolences, something darker is buried. A silence the town won’t break. Not out loud. Not even now.

Case File 0001.2 – "Unraveling the Secrets" The investigation into Emily’s disappearance heats up as Detective Lawson uncovers hidden family secrets. Tensions rise within the Hawthorne family, with suspicions falling on Emily’s ambitious younger brother, Daniel. As more clues come to light, including financial irregularities and conflicting alibis, Daniel’s involvement becomes more questionable. Family members and business partners face scrutiny as Detective Lawson digs deeper. Will the truth be uncovered, or will it remain buried beneath layers of deceit and ambition? The haunting question remains: who stands to gain from Emily’s vanishing, and what secrets are they hiding?

Case File 0001.1 – "The Disappearing Heiress" Heiress Emily Hawthorne vanishes without a trace from her family’s sprawling estate. The last anyone saw of her was entering the mansion for a celebration. When she doesn’t return, family members, led by her father, Marcus, scramble for answers. A cryptic message and a sudden ransom demand add more layers to the mystery. Is Emily’s disappearance a planned escape or something darker? The investigation begins, revealing fractures within the Hawthorne family and their tight grip on their legacy. The tension grows as the case deepens, and the clock ticks down.