Shadows Of Our Past

Justin Kostas has spent his life running from his family's legacy. As the son of a notorious New York mafia boss, he craves normalcy—a life where he isn't shackled to bloodstained expectations. In Chicago, Justin carves out an existence free from his family's control, blending in as a finance professional. His anonymity is safeguarded by the mask he wears whenever he's forced to appear in public with his family—a symbol of both protection and defiance.

Kristina is no stranger to grief. Two years after losing her husband in a tragic drunk-driving accident, she relocates to Chicago for a fresh start, urged by her best friend, Lily. A successful self-published writer, Kristina spends her days crafting love stories, but her own heart remains locked away. That is, until she meets Justin at the gym. At first, it's just a harmless attraction—stolen glances, an unspoken curiosity. But when they finally talk, something ignites within them both.

For the first time in years, Kristina feels alive. And for the first time in his life, Justin is willing to risk everything—including the very normalcy he fought for—to have her. But love has a cost, and when the shadows of Justin's past threaten to consume them, he must decide: Will he keep running, or will he embrace the darkness for her?

Because some obsessions are worth unmasking.