When Morgan O'Brian's mother dies, she leaves an inheritance which finally allows for Morgan to pursue her writing career full time. As she prepares a proposal for one of her largest projects yet, she runs into a black cat on the night of the full moon and knows this is a bad omen—until a cute woman appears and invites her to Chinese food instead. After a magical night, Morgan believes that her luck is about to change. Valentina Lyall, who also goes by Velouria in her electro-punk band The Asexual Kinks, is almost thirty and often feels as if she's making up for lost time. After leaving a long term relationship and a difficult family behind, Val believes she is finally on the right path in life—especially if Morgan and her band are beside her.Falling in love is easy and simple for Val and Morgan until a stranger from Val's past emerges and both of their careers begin to change and grow. As Morgan tries to predict the future in bad omens and black cats, Val worries she'll be left behind.