Ansh Marie Toperz
During their honeymoon in Italy, Autumn and Sadie’s blissful new marriage is instantly shattered by a violent car crash. Autumn dies at the wheel, while Sadie falls into a deep coma. Months later, Sadie begins to wake up, but doctors warn that the immediate trauma of losing Autumn could permanently shatter her fragile mental state. Desperate to shield her, Sadie’s parents uncover a closely guarded secret: Autumn had an identical twin sister, Willow.
Willow is a stubborn, sharp-tongued mechanic who ran away years ago to escape her controlling family. She flatly rejects their insane proposal to impersonate her dead sister. However, the moment Willow sees Sadie in the hospital, an overwhelming, protective instinct floods her chest. When Sadie opens her eyes and panics, Willow instinctively takes her hand, trapping herself in a dangerous charade.
As Sadie recovers at home, Willow forces herself to mimic Autumn's habits. Yet, a torturous internal love triangle forms. Willow struggles with whether this profound affection is her own or a phantom echo of her late twin. Meanwhile, Sadie notices a change. This version of her wife is rougher, grounded, and fiercely attentive. Ironically, Sadie falls in love all over again—not with Autumn, but with the unique traits belonging strictly to the imposter.
When a hidden lockbox reveals the truth, Sadie’s world completely unravels. Faced with Autumn’s death and Willow's deception, both women must navigate the wreckage of a tragic lie. To find a true beginning, they must discover if a love born in the shadows of a ghost can survive the harsh light of reality.
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