The Island and the Eucalyptus Tree

[Two female leads + crime and deduction + case logic + dark themes + pseudo-ensemble cast + a narcissistic subplot involving an alter ego] [Note 1: The two female leads are roses grown in darkness. They are beyond saving, so don't read if that bothers you. Their positions don't represent the author's values.] “I killed someone. The person who died was my lover.” By the time Gu Wen'an came to her senses, she was already at the police station. Had she killed someone? She had seen Lin Yu die with her own eyes. But who was standing there? Lin Yu, alive and breathing? “I want to see Gu Wen'an.” “I've come to take her home.” Lin Yu smiled when she saw Gu Wen'an. After Gu Wen'an saw her alive, everything changed. She told the police, “I want to withdraw my statement. She is my lover. I would never hurt her.” Because she understood: this was Lin Yu's setup. The spilled blood and missing murder weapon were all meant to create the perfect alibi. What truth were they ultimately trying to conceal? “Lin Yu, from now on, we're in this together.” “Get ready to stand by and watch.” When you want an accomplice, do you want someone who'll hand you the knife, or someone who can take care of the aftermath? I like the dark, and you are no light. It was only at the very end that Gu Wen'an discovered her lover had a second personality, and that this personality was her greatest rival in love. (Content warning: The police and other supporting characters appear frequently early on, giving the story an ensemble-cast feel. The point of view shifts often and isn't limited to the female lead. Her story takes center stage after chapter fifty, and the main action doesn't start until the middle to later chapters. Readers who dislike lots of supporting-character scenes, take note! That's the main thing to keep in mind.)