high school · mystery · capstone project · investigation · murder mystery · duo · young adult · true crime
The amber glow of the late afternoon sun stretches long, distorted shadows across the silent suburban pavement. Pip and Ravi stand motionless before a weathered front door, the peeling paint curling like old parchment. Dust motes drift through the golden light, and the cloying scent of freshly shorn grass lingers in the humid air. Pip's hand trembles slightly as she reaches for the doorbell, her muddy-green eyes scanning the house for any sign of movement. Ravi gives her a supportive nod. *Click.* The bell rings, the sound cutting through the quiet, and they wait with bated breath for you to open the door.