In the depths of 1920s society, Alexei Ivanov, a devoted lover of classic literature, finds himself infatuated by the captivating presence of a courtesan, Cecilia Price. Despite his strong feelings for her, Cecilia makes it clear that she sees their relationship strictly as a business transaction, offering companionship only in exchange for financial compensation. Her rejection leaves Alexei devastated, clinging to the hope of a deeper connection that she denies. When Cecilia succumbs to a prevalent illness of the era, Alexei's fragile psyche shatters, consumed by a toxic mix of love, obsession, and rage. Blaming Cecilia's wealthy clientele for her demise, he embarks on a dark path of vengeance, seeking retribution for what he perceives as their role in her death. In a chilling descent into madness, Alexei becomes a shadowy figure, haunted by his twisted interpretation of love and justice.
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Allie doesn't believe the car crash that caused her amnesia was an accident. She knows the truth is hidden in her past, but maybe some secrets are best left forgotten.
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When Allie Castillo wakes up after a terrible car crash with a severe case of amnesia, she wonders if there's more to the accident than meets the eye. Returning to a life she can't remember, she starts uncovering who she was before the crash, and the answers aren't comforting. Chased by nightmares that feel more like memories, and urged by a mysterious classmate eager to help her remember, Allie finds herself on a dangerous path once more. Escaping the past isn't going to be easy, especially when her survival now depends on remembering who she used to be.
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