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Layla Nightshade, a rising star in the acting world, is determined to become one of the greatest actresses. Her journey is fueled by her admiration for Zaya Swanson, a top model with a mysterious, icy heart. Two years after their first encounter, fate brings them together again when Zaya is forced to take on a lead role in a movie alongside Layla.

As they navigate the challenges of the film set, Layla’s warmth begins to melt Zaya’s defenses. However, Zaya’s reluctance to engage in romantic scenes and her disdain for acting create tension. Layla is determined to uncover the reasons behind Zaya’s cold demeanor and help her rediscover the joy in life and love.

Second act

I was slouched on my couch, legs tangled in a blanket, a bowl of popcorn balanced precariously on my lap. The TV flickered in front of me, playing some so-called "romantic" comedy that was more cringe than charm.

The protagonist had just delivered a monologue about how love was like a donut sweet, but sometimes with a hole in the middle. I groaned, tossing a piece of popcorn at the screen.

"Who writes this stuff?" I muttered, reaching for the remote.

The only reason I hadn't turned it off was sheer laziness. I wasn't exactly in the mood for some profound indie film, but this was testing my patience.

The heroine tripped over her own feet for the third time, and I was about to call it quits when my phone buzzed beside me.

I grabbed it, expecting a message from Maya about her latest Nicole escapade, but instead, it was from an unknown number.

A message from the unknown