Pepper's Ghost

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Charlotte Alexandra Long seeks to escape her mundane life, including an unsatisfying job and a troubled relationship. Joining a traveling amusement company as a sideshow performer, she transforms into the star Alex, navigating the complexities of her new identity. As she interacts with a diverse cast of coworkers and confronts her father's haunting past, Alex grapples with her evolving sense of self amid the challenges of family dynamics and the uncertainties of her future. The journey explores themes of identity, memory, and the impact of place.