Avery Whitlock is struggling to cope with the tragic loss of her adoptive father, Gregory, when childhood friends Oscar and Blue encourage her to escape to BlackBurn, a new nightclub in a nearby city. She can think of a hundred things she’d rather do, but after some gentle prodding—reminiscent of her father's unwavering support—she reluctantly agrees, thinking a little alcohol might dull the pain.

Inside the pulsating club, with the music thumping and lights flashing, Avery focuses on staying upright and fighting the gloom that clings to her. As she navigates the crowd, she steps out for a breath of fresh air near the restrooms, where she unexpectedly encounters a striking figure. His thick black waves and piercing gaze draw her in, but an unsettling aura surrounds him.

“Come with me,” he urges, his voice smooth yet commanding, sending a chill down her spine. Despite the allure of his presence, something instinctive tells her to hesitate. Just then, Blue appears, eyes wide with fascination, as if enchanted by the man’s magnetic pull. Avery glances at her friend, confusion swirling in her mind. How could Blue be so entranced? And what is this sudden, strange connection she feels to the mystery man?

The Beautiful Damned

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