Shadows By The Poolside

T Suspense/Thriller

Arielle Thompson grew up surrounded by three boys who meant the world to her:Maxwell, the dependable older-brother figure;Noah, the boy who had always protected her;and Bryson, the charming troublemaker who knew how to pull her out of any bad day.Their bond was unshakable — or so everyone thought.But on the night of a celebration, everything changes.Arielle, now 21, attends a party filled with music, laughter, and drinks around a shimmering poolside.Hidden glances.Raised voices.Old feelings resurfacing.Secrets whispered where nobody should be listening.And then… Arielle is found dead.The town is shaken.Her friends are shattered.And suddenly, the boys who once swore to protect her are the ones everyone is whispering about.Because each of them had a secret — a secret tied to Arielle.Noah, who had always seen her as more than a friend, buried his feelings for years because Arielle only ever saw him as a brother.But did those quiet, unspoken emotions turn into something darker?Bryson, who confessed his love at fifteen and was gently rejected, never truly let go.Was the past still haunting him?Did hurt pride or old heartbreak twist into something dangerous?Maxwell, calm, mature, and protective, had a secret crush he never dared reveal.But love kept in the dark can become unpredictable.Did he lose control that night?Three boys.Three stories woven tightly into Arielle’s life.Three motives no one ever saw coming.In a town where everyone knows everyone, the truth threatens to tear families apart, destroy lifelong friendships, and expose the lies hidden behind perfect smiles.Who killed Arielle Thompson?

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