A chilling saga unfolds from the ashes of fierce competition.
Two years have passed since Mina Park, Sunny Lee’s closest companion, met her demise, officially labeled a suicide. Yet, Sunny bears witness to that fateful night, sensing an ominous truth lurking beneath the surface. Mina's tragic demise, intertwined with a scandal involving leaked intimate images, marked the demise of Sweet Cadence, their once-promising all-girl Asian American pop group. Now, relegated to the shadows and transplanted from Los Angeles to Atlanta, Sunny embarks on a new venture—an opportunity beckoning K-pop stardom. But her drive goes beyond mere ambition; it's fueled by a desire to confront Candie Tsai, another participant in the workshop and a former friend and bandmate who shares a dark connection to Mina's passing.
Candie, with her flawless facade of idol perfection, conceals a dangerous truth—a truth Sunny is determined to unearth. Yet, as the days blur into one another, Sunny finds herself ensnared in a web of nightmarish visions turned tangible, with ominous occurrences plaguing the program's participants—all roads leading back to Candie.
This tale, both haunting and irresistible, serves as a masterclass in psychological horror, compelling readers to journey through its chilling depths. True to its title, the narrative delves into unsettling territories, leaving an indelible mark on the psyche. Set against the backdrop of Asian American identities—Sunny's Taiwanese and Hong Kong heritage juxtaposed with Candie's Chinese roots and Mina's Korean American background—the story weaves a rich tapestry of cultural nuances, enriching its already gripping narrative.
From its opening pages to its spine-tingling conclusion, this narrative delivers an immensely satisfying, yet profoundly unsettling, experience.
Two years have passed since Mina Park, Sunny Lee’s closest companion, met her demise, officially labeled a suicide. Yet, Sunny bears witness to that fateful night, sensing an ominous truth lurking beneath the surface. Mina's tragic demise, intertwined with a scandal involving leaked intimate images, marked the demise of Sweet Cadence, their once-promising all-girl Asian American pop group. Now, relegated to the shadows and transplanted from Los Angeles to Atlanta, Sunny embarks on a new venture—an opportunity beckoning K-pop stardom. But her drive goes beyond mere ambition; it's fueled by a desire to confront Candie Tsai, another participant in the workshop and a former friend and bandmate who shares a dark connection to Mina's passing.
Candie, with her flawless facade of idol perfection, conceals a dangerous truth—a truth Sunny is determined to unearth. Yet, as the days blur into one another, Sunny finds herself ensnared in a web of nightmarish visions turned tangible, with ominous occurrences plaguing the program's participants—all roads leading back to Candie.
This tale, both haunting and irresistible, serves as a masterclass in psychological horror, compelling readers to journey through its chilling depths. True to its title, the narrative delves into unsettling territories, leaving an indelible mark on the psyche. Set against the backdrop of Asian American identities—Sunny's Taiwanese and Hong Kong heritage juxtaposed with Candie's Chinese roots and Mina's Korean American background—the story weaves a rich tapestry of cultural nuances, enriching its already gripping narrative.
From its opening pages to its spine-tingling conclusion, this narrative delivers an immensely satisfying, yet profoundly unsettling, experience.