He came for justice. He found her instead. Atticus Alcaraz wasn't supposed to stay. As a private investigator sent to investigate the disturbingly high murder rate in the hidden town, Poblacion Mercedes, he only came for answers - a case file, a few names, and a quick return to the city. But the deeper he digs into the lush, polished surface of the town, the more he begins to uncover the web of secrets surrounding its beloved leaders - the Mercedes Clan, known for their wealth, charm, and untouchable reputation. At the center of it all stands Airhea Mercedes - the elegant, enigmatic heir to the family name, and a woman who speaks in riddles and dances with shadows. She is adored by the town. She is guarded by power. And she is hiding something. Something that bleeds. As Atticus is drawn deeper into her world - where every smile masks a scar, and every celebration drowns a scream - he finds himself caught in more than just a mystery. He's caught in Airhea herself. But falling for her means walking straight into the heart of the nightmare... where not everyone survives, and some things are better left buried. Because in Poblacion Mercedes, love is laced with lies, and even the most beautiful hearts have thorns. The dark side of a paradise too perfect to be real - where fairytales wear masks, and the truth cuts deeper than any knife.