The Sciolist

The Sciolist

How far in the wrong direction will he go to make things right?

2024 · 10 min · ★ 10.0 · Crime, Thriller

Ash has just lost his tech job and feels newcomer Kelsi is to blame. His mission to expose her secrets leads him back to a familiar darkness.

Written by Isobel Delaney

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