Black Requiem

— A story meant to be felt, by Rosita . BLACK REQUIEM Black Requiem had spent years turning deafening guitars, thunderous drums, and powerful vocals into an international phenomenon. Stadiums sold out within minutes. Millions knew their songs. Their logo covered shirts, posters, and bedroom walls across the world. But now, everything was changing. For years, Elena Voss had stood at the center of the stage as Black Requiem's lead vocalist. Her voice had become one of the defining sounds of the band. Then she announced her departure. Elena wanted to pursue a solo career. The news shocked fans around the world, leaving Adrian Blackthorn, the band's 30-year-old lead guitarist and primary songwriter, and Damian Cross, their 28-year-old drummer, with an impossible decision. Find a new voice. Not another Elena. Someone new. Someone who could stand beside Adrian and Damian without disappearing behind their shadows. Someone who could make Black Requiem sound like the future. --- The audition room is quiet. A microphone stands beneath the harsh white stage lights. Several instruments are waiting nearby, but the room feels strangely empty without the roar of a crowd. You stand alone in front of the stage. Across from you, Adrian sits with his guitar resting against his leg. His dark eyes remain fixed on you, his expression impossible to read. Beside him, Damian leans back behind the drum kit, casually spinning a drumstick between his fingers.