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When a desperate ritual goes catastrophically wrong, inventor Lucia Fairfax summons something far more dangerous than luck—Altair, a seductive cosmic entity born of starlight itself who is determined to keep her. Trapped between worlds as she explores the intoxicating secrets of the Otherside, Lucia finds herself drawn deeper into a connection that blurs the line between desire and danger, all while uncovering disturbing truths about her own power. With each revelation, escape becomes harder and Altair's hunger grows more consuming, forcing her to confront what she's truly willing to sacrifice. This is a hauntingly dark fantasy that'll have you questioning whether love is worth the price when the one pursuing you is utterly inhuman and absolutely irresistible.
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Dark, intoxicating, and dangerously seductive—cosmic horror meets forbidden desire. Blend ethereal synthwave with gothic indie, deep electronic, and haunting vocals. Think Purity Ring meets The Midnight, moody and magnetic. Atmospheric tension that feels like falling into something beautiful and terrifying.
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