The Gilded Machine
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Torn between a high-stakes corporate job and the secrecy of his nightlife and the people there, office worker Cole navigates a dangerous double life. Under the watchful eye of his cunning superior, Reid, he seeks escape through a newfound, vibrant group of people. Particularly the enigmatic Ilya. As his two worlds collide, Cole must decide where his loyalties lie and what he is willing to risk for a taste of the other side.
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