Reznor Mortimer never expected a simple introduction to the goth subculture by her best friend, Elvira, to change her life. Drawn to its haunting beauty, she embraces the darkness-but soon discovers it runs deeper than music and fashion. A chance bond with Nocturne, a reclusive classmate burdened by a sinister family curse, and Hamoudi, a quiet yet unwavering presence, pulls her into a web of secrets. As the trio unravels the truth, the lines between loyalty and survival blur. Some curses are best left untouched. Some friendships come at a cost. And some shadows are hungry enough to consume them all.Will Reznor and her friends survive the darkness that threatens to engulf them, or will they become part of a legacy they cannot escape?