What happens when the perfect life you’ve built online becomes your most dangerous lie?
In our latest video, we take a behind-the-scenes look at “Hashtag #Betrayal”, the upcoming novel by H.A. Bustos and Second Ridge Publishing. Set in the glittering coastal paradise of Costa Lúmina, this gripping thriller follows Veronica Rios, a social media star whose fame masks a secret life tangled with one of the region’s most brutal criminal syndicates.
From sponsored getaways to whispered threats, Veronica’s online empire is built on more than hashtags and high-end filters. Beneath the curated perfection lies a deadly alliance with El Circulo de Sangre and its ruthless enforcer, Chico “El Tigre” Ramirez. But when Veronica dares to defy the syndicate, her rebellion is broadcast to millions, shattering her glossy persona and exposing a world where betrayal is inevitable, and survival is far from guaranteed.
Based on a true story, “Hashtag #Betrayal” explores the razor-thin line between influence and exploitation, fame and fear, identity and illusion.
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