Caught Up in Her Design
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MatureComplete Sun, Apr 20, 202511h 22m
When artist Abigail Harker was hired to design a new mask for the mysterious frontrunner of the band Sleep Token, she knew she was being offered an amazing chance to further her career - but had no idea what other opportunities might be in store.
The story of two slightly broken artists teaching each other to love and accept love in return, despite all the difficulties of dating when business, mental health struggles, and nosy bandmates seem determined to get in the way.
Alternate summary: Vessel falls in love and makes it everyone's problem.
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