Saving Zoë

Echo, a high school freshman, is grappling with the tragic loss of her older sister, Zoë, who was murdered a year ago. The grief she carries weighs heavily on her as she navigates her daily life, especially on her first day back at school.

As Echo returns to school, she finds herself the subject of whispers and glances from fellow students. Some classmates, like her crush Parker, approach her to offer their condolences, though the atmosphere feels charged with judgement.

Echo's family is experiencing emotional turmoil in the wake of Zoë's murder. Her mother's reliance on antidepressants and her father's long work hours push them further apart, forcing Echo into therapy sessions that she finds unhelpful.

During lunch with her best friend Abby, Echo encounters Zoë's boyfriend, Marc, who was formerly viewed as a suspect in her sister's murder. When Echo discovers Zoë's diary in a car belonging to Marc, she feels compelled to break in and retrieve it to seek answers.

Reading Zoë's diary, Echo learns about her sister's relationship with Marc, including how they met at a pool party over the summer. Despite Marc's claims of recovery from addiction, Echo doubts his sincerity and suspects deeper involvement in Zoë's life.

Echo attends a party at Chess's house with Abby, where she unexpectedly shares a moment with Parker. The night culminates in an unexpected kiss, adding layers to Echo's emotional struggles.

At her first school dance, Echo encounters Carley, Zoë's best friend, who encourages her to experiment with drugs. In a drug-induced vision, Echo sees an apparition of Zoë, who urges her to stop pretending everything is fine.

In a moment of clarity amid her drug haze, Echo recalls Marc being questioned by police after Zoë's death. This revelation intensifies her suspicion about Marc's potential involvement in the tragic events surrounding her sister.

Further probing into the diary reveals that Zoë had a traumatic encounter with a man named Jason. She learns that her sister had warned her to stay away from Jason, intensifying Echo's resolve to uncover more about her sister's past.

Determined to uncover the truth, Echo attends a party at Theresa’s house dressed in her sister's clothing, which raises eyebrows among her peers. Here, she finally meets Jason, confirming her fears about his connection to Zoë.

With the help of Marc and Parker, Echo develops a plan to confront Jason and discover the truth behind the video linking him to Zoë. The situation escalates, resulting in a violent confrontation that reveals heinous crimes against multiple victims.

Amid chaos, Echo and her friends manage to escape from Jason's grasp, resulting in his arrest alongside his accomplice. They face multiple charges, including the production of child pornography and the murder of Zoë.

As Echo concludes her journey through Zoë’s diary, she reflects on her relationship with her sister and the memories they shared. This moment of introspection urges her to appreciate Zoë's life as she begins to heal from her loss.

At a memorial bench dedicated to Zoë, Echo pens her own thoughts in a brand new diary that Zoë once gifted her. This act signifies her commitment to moving forward while keeping her sister's memory alive.