Five Girls. Lifelong Friends. One Deadly Secret. Bound by an unbreakable pact, their friendship has weathered countless storms. But when bodies start piling up, the very foundation of their bond begins to crumble. As lies unravel and betrayal brews, Gretchen finds herself ensnared in a sinister web of deception, unsure of whom to trust. Salon 118 transforms from a sanctuary into a chilling crime scene, and with each passing day, the tension escalates. As her friends turn on one another, Gretchen is forced to confront a darker side of their friendship that she never saw coming. In Garland Town, where everyone thinks they know everyone, appearances can be deceiving. As the investigation deepens, loyalty is tested, and the lines between friend and foe blur. The hunt for the murderer brings painful revelations, and soon Gretchen realizes that the truth may be more dangerous than they ever imagined. In a race against time, she must piece together the fragments of a shattered truth before she becomes the next victim. Will Gretchen uncover the secrets that threaten them all, or will the pact that once united them lead to her demise