The Entertainment District Series
Our Strange Endeavors
A Modern Reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera
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Tragedy strikes when the owner of The Lotte, a century-old theater in the heart of the entertainment district, passes away and the leading lady is hospitalized. With no beneficiary named, the theater is claimed by the bank, drawing the most unsavory of buyers—each willing to do anything to own the historic cabaret.
Krissy Davis, a young dancer at the height of her career, lands a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become the new leading lady. But her perfect rise unravels when she begins dating the theater’s new owner. When their relationship turns toxic and she tries to leave, he threatens to blacklist her from the industry.
To save her career and her sanity, Krissy turns to a man who craves the theater nearly as much as he craves her. Together, they stage her kidnapping and hold her for ransom in exchange for the deed. Playing her role should be easy—but falling for her captor was never part of the plan.
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Tropes:
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Forced proximity
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Morally grey masked MMC
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Spicy romance
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He falls first
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Fake kidnapping
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Touch her and die
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Modern reimagining
Our Wasted Vows
His death should have brought her peace. But proving her innocence might just kill her…
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When ballerina Adeline Hartwell is accused of murdering her boyfriend, no one believes her innocence—not with blood still on her hands. A powerful district owner offers her a deal: his legal protection in exchange for her talent. With a career-defining performance ahead and a trial that could ruin her life, Adeline has no choice but to accept.
Then the threats begin.
After being bailed out of jail, Adeline turns to her artistic director, Jin Collins, with nowhere else to go. He’s been in love with her since her first audition, but protecting her matters more than confessing the truth. As danger closes in and temptation grows harder to resist, Adeline must decide how far she’s willing to go to survive—and heal.
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Tropes:
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Slow burn
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He falls first
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Deal with the devil
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Age gap
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Workplace romance
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Forced proximity
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He tends her injuries