When a classmate vanishes in the forest, Charlie Hudson—a girl who's been sleepwalking through life since her sister's death—finds herself inexplicably drawn to investigating the disappearances and the mysterious new guy in town, Elias Everhart. With his piercing eyes and infuriating secrets, Elias is equal parts magnetic and dangerous, and he keeps pulling her deeper into a mystery she can't resist. What Charlie discovers will shatter her understanding of reality itself: a hidden world of gods, magic, and monsters existing just beyond the veil of ordinary life. This is a gorgeously dark romance that will grip your heart as Charlie reignites the spark inside herself, even as she's drawn toward a love that feels impossibly fated to break.

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Dark indie and alternative with gothic undertones—haunting vocals, moody synth, and atmospheric production. Mix ethereal mystery with smoldering tension. Think shadowy forests meeting forbidden desire. Include artists like Phoebe Bridgers, The Midnight, FKA twigs, and Arca. Slow-burn romance energy with paranormal unease.

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