When Elara moves to the sleepy coastal town of Seaside with her father and older brother, she's not searching for a fresh start-she's searching for somewhere she finally belongs. She finds it in the Fallen Society. Beautiful, reckless, and endlessly magnetic, the secretive group of teens welcomes Elara without question. For the first time in her life, she feels seen. At the center of it all is Jasper, the Society's enigmatic leader. With haunted eyes and effortless charm, he draws Elara deeper into a world of midnight bonfires, whispered rituals, and promises that seem too good to be true. But Seaside is built on buried secrets. As strange disappearances, impossible sightings, and terrifying nightmares begin to blur the line between myth and reality, Elara uncovers the truth behind the Midnight Society. Their power comes at a price-one paid through ancient pacts that have lurked beneath the town for generations. Now Elara must decide whether the family she's always wanted is worth sacrificing her soul... before the darkness she's fallen in love with claims her forever.

If you stared at the stars long enough, would you notice if one, out of the endless, were to vanish? If a ship were to be taken by the sea, would anyone hear the crew's screams? When the stars whisper your name in their absence, will you heed the call? Or will you let them burn just like you always have? --- This is the first book I'm actively trying to write thanks to the encouragement of my family. I hope you enjoy this little read during its progress and once it's completed. :]c -Bonnie --- [ONC 2026]