Becoming Nina

(TW: Abuse/Abusive relationship/coercive control)
Nina Hayes once built a name for herself by writing the stories no one else would - sharp, fearless articles about the hidden lives of celebrities. But now, her own story feels like something she can't publish. Once the independent journalist with a cult following, Nina is now the carefully curated girlfriend of global pop star Jamie Brooks - the woman who stands in his shadow, smiles on cue, and says the right thing at the right time.

Behind closed doors, the shine of fame dulls fast. Jamie's charm curdles into control, his affection into expectation. Every word Nina says, every dress she wears, is weighed against how it reflects on him. She tells herself she's lucky. That she's loved. That this is what success looks like.

Then there's Eli Turner - the quiet, grounded Formula 1 driver who's been in Jamie's orbit long enough to see the cracks. Their connection starts with small moments - a late-night kitchen chat, a knowing glance, a promise that if she ever needs to get out, he'll help her. But when that promise turns into something more, Nina finds herself desperate to cross lines she swore she wouldn't.

As Jamie's grip tightens, Nina is forced to face what her life has become - and what she's willing to risk to escape it. Torn between guilt and survival, secrecy and self-worth, Nina must decide whether her story ends in silence, or if she'll finally write her way out.