Title: Hyde
(Dark Musicals Trilogy, 3)
Author: Laura
DeLuca
Genre: Young
Adult, Thriller
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Synopsis:
Rebecca Hope has looked death in the face twice and lived to
tell her tale.
She and the love of her life, Justyn Patko, land a summer
internship at a local dinner theater, performing the musical Hyde. While they
are excited about their first paid acting gig, they soon find themselves
surrounded by more experienced cast mates, jealous of their success. As if the
tension isn’t bad enough, they soon discover that the business might be a front
for something much more sinister.
When Justyn is accused of a
crime that she knows he would never commit, Rebecca must decide if she wants to
follow her head or her heart. While trying to prove his innocence, she makes a
shocking discovery of her own.
Everyone has something to conceal in the grand finale of the
Dark Musicals Trilogy. Rebecca has to look beyond the façade to discover the
true Hyde or face her final curtain call.
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Excerpt:
The act ended with Hyde grabbing hold of a scantily dressed
Lucy and pulling her into his arms. Then the lights on the stage were
extinguished, and the silent crowd suddenly burst into thunderous applause—even
some of the cast was clapping. Rebecca couldn’t help but notice Steve was
watching the fanfare with a frown, especially when Fernando, dressed for the
next scene as the butler, clapped Justyn on the back with undisguised approval
and pride. Rebecca had the distinct feeling Steve was plotting something
sinister and definitely Hyde-worthy.
From that point on, Justyn scarcely had a moment out of the
spotlight. Rebecca didn’t even get a chance to tell him how fabulous he was. It
felt as though the show had only begun when Rebecca found herself decked out in
the splendid Victorian wedding gown signaling the final act was about to begin.
The dress came complete with realistic bell sleeves, an excessive bustle, and a
long, flowing trail embroidered with delicate lace. The elaborate wardrobes and
happy wedding guests gave the audience the illusion that it might be a happy
ending after all, but for Dr. Jekyll and Emma, that wasn’t meant to be. As soon
as the reverend began to recite the vows, Hyde made his final deadly
appearance.
At the beginning of the scene, it was sweet and romantic.
Justyn started out holding her hand, looking happy, almost ecstatic to be with
his true love. Then he suddenly started to sway. Tom, in his role of John, the
best man, tried to steady him, but there wasn’t anything he could do to stop
the transformation. Dr. Jekyll doubles over in agony and tries to run before
Emma can see him change into a monster. Justyn was supposed to head toward the
back of the stage where Rebecca would pursue him and eventually become Hyde’s
captive. But they should have known no opening night could ever go exactly as
planned, especially when it was obvious at least half the cast was out to get
them.
Just as Justyn stumbled across the stage, Steve, who was
blending in with the other guests on the sidelines, stuck out his foot. It was
doubtful anyone else observed the sabotage, aside from Petya, who was smirking
at her husband’s side. But Rebecca was at the perfect vantage point to see the
intentional attack. Unfortunately, Justyn was so wrapped up in the role he
didn’t notice the danger, especially since his loose hair was dangling in front
of his eyes. Before Rebecca could cry out a warning, Justyn’s foot was caught
in the snare. With a grunt, he tumbled off the side of the stage. Even over the
background music and the gasps from the audience, Rebecca heard the loud thump
as he hit the ground. She raised her hands to her mouth and couldn’t help but
scream.
Author Bio:
Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey
shore with her husband and four children. She loves writing in the young adult
genre because it keeps her young at heart.
In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the editor of a popular
review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her local pagan
community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years. Her current works include Destiny, Destiny
Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Player, and Demon.
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