When Fame Means Blood: A dystopian psychological thriller for fans of Black Mirror (The Spotlight Series Book 1)

How far would you go for your dream if there was no way back? Welcome to The Velvet Academy. One audition. One million dollars. A competition unlike any other... When Megan is selected for an exclusive acting competition, she tells herself it's the opportunity of a lifetime, and her way out of a fiancé she's desperate to escape. But at the remote academy, fame is a trap and AI is in control. Acting scripts recreate moments only Megan should know. Contestants who fail leave permanently changed. And the deeper she goes, the more she realizes the competition isn't about finding the best actor. It's about making sure no one ever says no again. Her only ally is Brianna, another contestant who knows something is deeply wrong. But with a handler seducing her toward the point of no return and a mentor whispering that surrender is the only way to win, Megan is running out of time. Because inside the Velvet Academy, the ones who don't comply don't just lose. They get replaced. Some doors, once opened, don't let you walk back out the same... A dystopian psychological thriller packed with twists, perfect for fans of John Marrs, Black Mirror, and Blake Crouch.