The River King

In a town where an exclusive local school holds significant influence, detective Abel Grey is tasked with investigating the seemingly suicide of a teenage boy found in a river. As he digs deeper into the case, he learns from the boy's girlfriend, Carlin, that he had been severely bullied. This revelation leads him to suspect that a dangerous initiation ritual has gone fatally wrong. Abel enlists the help of Betsy, a sympathetic teacher who shares his concerns about the school's dark secrets.Despite warnings from his superior not to pursue an investigation that could jeopardize their relationship with the wealthy institution, Abel remains compelled by the case due to personal reasons - his own brother had committed suicide years prior. As he works tirelessly on unraveling the mystery surrounding the boy's death, a chilling twist unfolds: it appears the spirit of the deceased is guiding them towards the truth through cryptic clues left behind.In this gripping tale, themes of power dynamics, betrayal, and redemption intertwine as Abel battles against institutional corruption to seek justice for the innocent victim and confront his own painful past.