take the first leap.

Genre: Horror / Romance / Action
Phoenix is a seventeen-year-old ballerina whose striking orange hair and piercing blue eyes are as unforgettable as her story. Since the age of ten, she has dedicated her life to ballet-a dream her mother fought desperately to make real despite crushing financial hardship and an abusive father who never approved.
For seven years, Phoenix has found sanctuary in dance, a refuge from the chaos of her home life. But the shadows of her past still haunt her: the memory of her beloved long-haired Dalmatian, Duchess, who died in a tragic car accident two years after Phoenix began dancing, and the ongoing violence that permeates her family.
Now, as Phoenix stands on the cusp of adulthood, something sinister has taken notice of her talent. When her new instructor offers her an exclusive audition opportunity with the mysterious Blackwood Theatre Company, Phoenix's carefully constructed world begins to unravel. Strange figures watch her from the shadows. Nightmares plague her sleep. And the dance world she once trusted reveals itself to be far darker than she ever imagined.
As Phoenix investigates the truth behind Blackwood, she discovers a terrifying conspiracy that preys on talented young dancers-and she may be their next victim. Caught between the horrors closing in around her and an unexpected romance that offers her a glimpse of hope, Phoenix must fight not just for her dreams, but for her very survival.
In a world where grace meets horror and passion collides with terror, Phoenix will learn that sometimes the greatest leaps we take are the ones that save our lives.
Take the First Leap is a chilling tale of determination, survival, and the price of pursuing your dreams when darkness comes calling. With heart-pounding action, spine-tingling horror, and a touch of romance, this is the story of a girl who refused to let anyone-living or dead-steal her chance to dance. will she fall in love? stay tuned to find out!