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David Aames is a young, affluent New Yorker, a scion of privilege, and heir to a powerful publishing empire. His life unfolds against the glamorous backdrop of Manhattan, where he serves as the head of Aames Publishing. Living in a gilded realm of decadent parties and fleeting romances, he embodies the excesses of a world saturated in want. Yet beneath the sheen of tailored suits and the clink of champagne glasses lies a profound emptiness—a disquiet born of self-centeredness and a yearning for authenticity. The fabric of his existence unravels after a tragic car accident, instigated by a jealous lover, which leaves him disfigured and spiraling into a psychological labyrinth. His dalliance with the intoxicating Sofia Serrano ignites a longing for meaningful connection, while the specters of his choices cast shadows over his quest for identity and redemption. As he grapples with love, mortality, and the specter of unfulfilled desire, David's journey is a poignant exploration of the chasm between mere existence and the essence of living.