After Dark

"After Night" is a novel by Arman. It follows the story of Akari, a 19-year-old who is waiting at a Denny's late at night when she meets a man who claims to know her older sister. This encounter sets Akari on a journey through the city as she encounters a diverse cast of characters, including models, prostitutes, mobsters, and musicians. As the night progresses, their lives intersect in a world that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. The novel is described as "hypnotically eerie" and filled with suspense, and takes place during the magical hours between midnight and dawn.