18 parts Ongoing MatureObsessed.
That's the only way to describe how Astrid feels about Max V, the enigmatic lead member of the local punk rock band, The Broken Vandals. With his haunting voice and masked persona, he captivates her like no one else, inspiring her to create anonymous, sensual nude portraits of herself as fan art. Each stroke of her brush allows her to escape the harsh reality of her toxic relationship with Nolan, a man who has controlled her life for far too long.
But everything changes when she meets Miles, a mysterious stranger who helps her break free from Nolan's grasp. Their connection is electric, filled with playful banter and teasing bickering that makes her feel alive again. As they share laughs and engage in witty repartee, Astrid begins to find the strength to reclaim her life. Little does she know that the man who's been her unexpected savior is also the very same person behind the mask- Max V himself.
Caught in a whirlwind of secret identities and hidden desires, Astrid must navigate her growing feelings for Miles while grappling with her obsession for the masked singer. Will they ever uncover the truth?
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"What is this?" His voice was low, but there was a note in it that caught me off guard.
I turned slowly, dread pooling in my stomach. Miles was holding one of the last paintings I'd made for Max V. -the one I hadn't had the chance to send yet. My heart raced as panic bubbled up in my chest. "It's nothing," I said quickly, moving toward him to grab it, but he lifted it out of my reach, holding it above his head.
"Astrid," he said, his tone more serious now. "Who is this for?"
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A list of trigger warnings and tropes can be found in the disclaimer section.
Heavily inspired by the move Dinner in America.