The bass of the music vibrated through the air, making the walls of Club Nox pulse like a heartbeat. Saisha stood at the entrance, her heart racing for a different reason than the music. After the heartbreak she had endured just few hours ago, she had never felt more out of place. Each thrum of the bass echoed the emptiness inside her, but Jess, her ever-enthusiastic friend, was dragging her into this chaotic world, determined to bring some light back into her life.

“Come on, Saisha! It’s time to let loose!” Cassie shouted over the blaring music, her smile bright and infectious. She was a whirlwind of energy, dressed to impress in a shimmering black dress, while Saisha had opted for the safety of dark jeans and a simple top—clothes that seemed to blend into the shadows.