Description
Eudocia has spent her life perfecting the art of deception. As a celebrated illusionist, she thrives under the spotlight, weaving spells that mesmerize crowds and satisfy her hunger for the stage. Yet, behind the velvet curtains and the glitter of her act, she is haunted by a relentless insomnia that drains her vitality and leaves her tethered to a weary, fragmented existence.
Ava is a creature of the night—a Shade who exists between the folds of reality. Creatures like Ava rarely cross the threshold into the human world, but a mysterious pull has anchored them to Eudocia’s flat, trapping them in a state of watchful observation. What began as an inexplicable compulsion to linger quickly transforms into a profound, yearning connection. As they haunt the periphery of Eudocia’s waking hours, Ava finds themself unwilling to ever return to the silent void.
When the ethereal figure from Eudocia’s most feverish, elusive dreams manifests in her home, the boundaries between performance and truth begin to dissolve. To embrace this newfound companionship, Eudocia must confront her deepest vulnerabilities and finally step into the authentic life she has long denied herself. This is a story of transition, intimacy, and the magic found in the shadows.
