A Step Past Darkness (Vera Kurian)

In the seemingly tranquil town of Wesley Falls, buried secrets and sinister forces lurk beneath the surface, overshadowing the idyllic facade of suburban life. The summer of 1995 sets the stage for a harrowing chain of events when six high school students stumble upon a chilling crime during a party in the abandoned coal mine that haunts the town's history.

The group of six friends couldn't be more diverse:

• Maddy, a devout member of the local megachurch
• Kelly, the studious bookworm residing next door
• James, a disillusioned burnout
• Casey, the affable football player
• Padma, the reserved straight-A student
• Jia, who begins experiencing inexplicable visions

As they grapple with the aftermath of the crime, the friends realize they can only rely on each other. United by a vow of secrecy, they bury their evidence and promise never to speak of it again. However, two decades later, Jia breaks the silence by summoning the group back to Wesley Falls upon Maddy's murder.

With their past resurfacing and old wounds reopening, the group must confront the truth they buried long ago. As tensions escalate and suspicions mount in the town, they embark on a perilous journey to unravel the mysteries of the past. To bring closure and justice to Maddy's death, they must confront the darkness that resides within the abandoned mine one final time.

Amidst betrayal, secrets, and revelations, the friends must navigate treacherous terrain, both literal and metaphorical, to confront the demons that have haunted them for two decades. "The Mine's Vow" is a gripping tale of friendship, loyalty, and redemption as the characters confront the shadows of their past while striving to uncover the truth that threatens to consume them all.