Chasing Light's Shadow

Seventeen-year-old Eloise Wylde is caught in a dangerous world of cheating, drug deals, and supernatural intrigue as she helps her alcoholic father survive through risky schemes. When a mistake puts her dad's life at risk, she makes a pact with a mysterious figure known as Light, unleashing her into a surreal universe where police are animalistic, mermaids trade in black markets, and portals connect worlds. Faced with a heartbreaking choice between her family and her newfound ally, Eloise discovers that love and deals with dark forces come with deadly consequences.