David Lovio

Returning from the Korean War, Lee wants to begin a new life with his wife Muriel in California. But when his charismatic brother Julius arrives, their lives begin to change. Julius’s rebellious streak rubs off on Muriel, who secretly steps into the world of race horse gambling. Here she meets a new lover, a fellow woman looking to break free from her restrictive life. Meanwhile, Julius travels to Las Vegas, where he falls in love with a young man he meets at the card tables.

After dying hundreds of times, Meg comes to see her world for what it is—a fragile, lower-dimensional construct, built only to be undone.

As the adopted daughter of the Getty family, Emily endured a lifetime of mistreatment. A single act of unintentional protection from Thomas kept her by his side for years—until the engagement banquet, where he stood by as others humiliated her. That night, she finally gave up on him and married Lyle in a flash wedding. Over time, Lyle’s unwavering care healed her insecurities, and she realized he had secretly loved her for the past ten years.