Olivia Hemlock Grove

Synopsis for Silent Promises Olivia Grant’s world is crumbling on her family’s once thriving business, which is on the verge of collapse, and she has no way to save it. When ruthless billionaire Alexander Cross offers her a deal to marry him in a secret contract, and he’ll rescue her family from financial ruin, Olivia has little choice but to accept. At first, their relationship is purely transactional. Alexander is cold, calculating, and emotionally distant, while Olivia is determined to keep her independence despite their arrangement. But as they navigate their complex marriage, the lines between business and emotion blur. Olivia sees glimpses of vulnerability beneath Alexander’s hardened exterior, while he is drawn to her quiet strength and unwavering kindness. Their growing bond is threatened by powerful external forces; Vivian Kane, Alexander’s manipulative ex-fiancée, will stop at nothing to reclaim him, while Johnson Edward, Olivia’s abusive ex and Alexander’s ruthless business rival, resurfaces with a dark secret that could shatter Olivia’s world. As betrayals unfold and past wounds resurface, Olivia must confront the trauma she’s tried to forget, while Alexander must decide whether to let down his walls and fight for the woman who’s shown him the true meaning of love. Will their contract marriage turn into something real, or will the ghosts of their pasts tear them apart forever?

Zack never believed in fate—until the day Earth was shattered. One moment, he was a trauma doctor fighting to save lives. The next, he woke up in a twisted reality where he is fighting for his life. Alongside a battle-hardened soldier, Jake and a strategic engineer, Arya, he finds himself trapped in an apocalyptic system designed to test the limits of human survival. The trials are merciless. And failure means death. With every trial, he is forced to face a chilling reality. Surviving is not all about strength, it's about trust. And in this game, trust might be the deadliest gamble of all. But as Zack struggles to adapt, he realizes something terrifying. The Apocalypse System isn’t just a game of survival. Someone, or something, is watching. Manipulating. Controlling. They are not alone. Some may seem human, but are they? Was Earth’s destruction an accident? Or was it the first move in a much deadlier scheme? Thrown into a brutal world where the only way forward is to fight, Zack must uncover the truth before he becomes just another pawn sacrificed to the system. And when he reunites with Olivia, his best friend and fellow trauma doctor, the one person who truly knew him before the world fell apart; his growing bond with Arya forces him to choose between the past he lost and the future he might have. Because in this world, there is no second chance and... the only thing more dangerous than failure...is making the wrong choice.

In a world consumed by monsters and chaos, survival is a cruel game of fate. Every year, the system selects a group of unwilling teenagers by lottery to fight, a death sentence Olivia didn’t ask for. Betrayed by her family and forced to fight, Olivia barely escaped death. In her near-death encounter, her system awakens….. only to deem her abilities "Useless". But a chance encounter with a mysterious white snake sets her on an unforeseen path. Now, with the monsters lurking in the shadow, she has one goal: survive, grow stronger, and uncover the truth behind her fate. Survival is just the beginning. The real war is yet to come.

“My only regret was.. living like a puppet for my sister!” Olivia Witherland had no one but her sister in this world. So when her sister Oriana married the duke of Aykroyd and became the duchess, she had no choice but to follow her there. Despite knowing that her sister had killed the previous duchess and going to harm the child left behind, she kept her eyes closed. But when the child grew up as Demon,he killed everyone including her and the innocent kids, Oriana gave birth to. Olivia regretted that her silence had harmed not only Damon but her innocent nephew and niece. Everyone was killed, but the killer lived a hollow life too. But fate gave her a second chance. Would she be able to save everyone or would destiny play a cruel game again?

Ye Xuan, the youngest Martial God of the Heavenly Realm, was ambushed by the four major powers of the Heavenly Realm, resulting in the destruction of his golden body, leaving only a wisp of his martial spirit to escape to the mortal world, reincarnating into the body of a noble family's scion, Ye Xuan, in the Daxia Kingdom. With all sorts of martial arts and divine-level techniques in his possession, from that point on, Ye Xuan shook off his reputation as a waste and defied destiny. Rising step by step from the bottom, he sought revenge for his father, pursued dominance over the mythical lands, traveled the spirit martial world, and returned to the pinnacle of being a Martial God, aiming for the supreme position. Treasure, beauties? Nothing poses a problem! Geniuses, monsters? They all bow at my feet! The peak of martial arts, defying the heavens, stepping on the Heavenly Realm, becoming the supreme!

Rule number one: "As a scholarship student, you should steer clear of the rich kids." Olive raised an eyebrow. "Why? Because of bullying?" she asked, playing dumb, though her mind flashed back to the scene she had witnessed earlier. "Exactly! You should avoid the school heir especially. Bullying's like a sport around here for guys like him. If you offend the wrong person, it won't end well. Trust me, if you want a peaceful year, just stay out of their way." _______ In a world where social hierarchy and family legacy reign supreme, Olivia Williams, a brilliant and determined student, disguises herself as a boy to attend the prestigious Belmont High School. She's won a coveted mathematics scholarship, but her triumph comes with a price: keeping her true identity hidden amidst the treacherous landscape of boarding school life. Enter George Lucas, the charismatic and arrogant heir to Belmont's legacy, who finds himself inexplicably drawn to "Olivia," the mysterious new student. As they engage in a fiery hate-to-love relationship, Olivia must navigate the complexities of her own feelings, the danger of discovery, and the class differences that threaten to tear them apart. As they delve deeper into their whirlwind romance, Olivia and George must confront the dark secrets of their own identities, the weight of family expectations, and the transformative power of love. But with great passion comes great risk: their relationship could upend George's family's reputation and legacy, forcing them to choose between love and loyalty. __________ Warning: Contains 18+ scenes at volume 2. And trust me, this isn't your regular type of highschool romance. Read it and you're sure going to love it.

Betrayed. Devoured. Forgotten. After struggling for ten years in a world overrun by zombies and ruthless survivors, Ethan Blake was betrayed by his closest allies and left to die in a swarm of the undead. But just as his consciousness faded, he was reborn to the day before the apocalypse began. This time, he awakens with a cheat-like ability—"Cataclysm Control"—the power to summon and manipulate natural disasters. With this gift, he will seize control of the apocalypse itself and annihilate those who once deceived him. But he is not alone in his second life. Olivia Moore, the most powerful psychic warrior of the last era, also returns with her past memories. This time, she refuses to let betrayal take everything from her again. Thunderhound "Blaze", his once-loyal dog who died protecting him, is now reborn and evolves into an S-tier beast with lightning powers. Shadowcat "Phantom", a mysterious feline with space-bending abilities, bonds with Olivia, adding an enigmatic wildcard to their survival team. Together, they will rewrite the fate of the apocalypse.

“Where do you think you are going with those bags?” Xander interrogated as soon as he cornered her. “Of course, I’m leaving you!” She said, standing her ground, despite the fear in her eyes. “Why?” “You forgot to mention how dangerous you were.” Xander let out a deep throaty chuckle. “Sweetheart, you didn’t ask.” “I don’t care! I don’t want to be a part of this anymore!” She insisted. Xander shook his head. “Too late. We are already married. You now belong to me, and divorce is out of the question.” — Aurora Swift’s world shatters when Owen—her boyfriend of five years—breaks up with her via text. The betrayal deepens when she finds out he’s also getting engaged to her half-sister, Olivia Swift on the same day. Heartbroken and filled with rage, Aurora has a one-night stand with Xander Scott, Owen’s enigmatic uncle and the youngest billionaire in the country. When the fling leads to a marriage proposal from Xander with a promise to help her get her revenge, Aurora finds it hard to refuse. However, Aurora soon realizes that this is anything but a whirlwind romance. Xander Scott hides more secrets than Aurora knows, and the dangers that follow his mysterious identity soon bring about complications in their marriage. When Xander’s secret identity comes to light, will Aurora choose to remain in the marriage as her love for him has grown in depth, or let it drive them apart?

Kaden awakens once again at the dawn of Earth’s cataclysmic “System” invasion, armed with haunting memories of his previous nightmare life. Desperate to overturn his grim fate, he sets his sights on a special druid class—only to unlock a legendary hidden class! A druid who had to devour to become stronger! With every enemy he devours, the madness increases. The nature twists and contorts in his presence. Plague spreads where he goes. The cursed forests become his grove. Would the fallen druid be able to face the twisted alchemist who once enslaved the entire planet? Can Kaden master this cursed power to save humanity—or will it consume him, turning him into the very evil he seeks to destroy?

Sara Pearl, Daughter of Poseidon and Atlantis, takes a journey to map dangerous territory. This is done after adventurers Theseus King, Mary Riley, Seth Riley, Olivia Neptune, Adam Flores, and Penny White return from this territory. This story follows Sara Pearl and her best friends Leonidas Sheppard and Andromeda Rose. Unknown to these adventurers, war breaks out in the outside world and The Gods draw battlelines. How long until the war reaches this group? Part of The Twelve Olympians High Series.

Welcome to Vycreek Magical Academy. The top magical Academy in the world. Join Olivia on her journey to discover if she has what it takes to make or if outside forces will stop her.

USA, Louisiana.. a small town in north-east Louisiana.. if you see a little-bitty tiny dot with the name 'Oak Grove' beside it.. in the most north-east corner of Louisiana.. fifteen minute drive north.. and you' ve crossed into the state of Arkansas.. Or if you would have drove fifteen minutes east instead of north.. you would have crossed over the Mississippi-Louisiana state line.. so that gives you a pretty good general location of the town of my birth.. Unfortunately it wouldn't be the town of my untimely and unexpected death.. nope.. for I would not die in a town.. no.. I would be eventually crushed.. by a section.. of thirty-two inch.. steel.. heavy-wall.. industrial pipe.. for a natural gas line.. being lay'n.. from just north of the cities.. Odessa and Midland.. of the state of Texas.. Over a thousand miles away from my place of birth.. Bastrop.. Louisiana.. where the closest 'safe' hospital was for me to be born at.. forty miles west.. by north-west from where my family had lived for generations.. Oak Grove.. My family has worked as surveyors.. for pipelines and gas or oil facilities.. being built all across this great country on the continent of North America.. for atleast two generations.. If my children take up the mantle.. that would make.. three generations of my family.. to feed and provide for their families.. working as pipeline surveyors.. see Oak Grove is poor.. poor as dirt.. total population.. barely over two thousand.. average gross income per capita per family for a year.. less than ten thousand dollars a year.. there's just no real paying jobs.. in Oak Grove or anywhere near it.. so while the people who choose to work in Oak Grove make ten thousand dollars a year.. I started out as a 'rod-man' which was the lowest man on the 'totem-pole'.. making what those in Oak grove..worked a year for.. I made in a month.. I did nothing but pack bundles of wooden stakes.. then carry them up the mountains of West Virginia.. Or across the deserts of West Texas.. swamps of south Louisiana.. down around Baton Rouge.. or Tibbedaux.. the Everglades of Florida.. fuck I get that nauseous feeling every time I think of when I 'work'd' there.. I walked up on a dead body without a head.. not long after that.. still on the same project I saw the 'headless' corpse on.. I almost stepped on the biggest python I've ever seen.. the fucker was atleast ten feet long and two to three feet wide around.. Anywho, back to what I was talking back before I went off subject for a bit.. I started out making ten thousand dollars every month.. thats twelve times what I would have earned working a month in Oak Grove.. instead of working in these dangerous jobs.. Been a lot of dangerous places.. dangerous terrains.. working in a very hazardous career.. but I was well paid like I said.. and now I don't have a body left to send home to my parents.. that section of pipe.. weigh tens of thousands of pounds.. when the 'Komoda' excavators that were lifting the section tipped.. that was it.. one of the operators didn't extend his 'boom' on his excavator all the way out like he should have.. Now the pipes falling.. as soon as it lands on me.. thats it.. so much weight.. my head will pop and shoot right of my shoulders.. up in the air towards the heavens themselves.. reaches its peak height of its short flight.. then falling.. all whilst my body will be crushed and explode to nothing but splatter'd meat paste.. ending my first life.. trust I've seen it.. I know what will happen from experience.. and so beings the next chapter of life.. I see a tunnel with bright light radiating from then end of it.. as I reach the light I take the final step.. the blinding light recedes and fades away out of existence.. I find my surroundings returning to a lightness that my eyes can afford to see clearly in.. only to meet another pair of eyes facing me.. everything else is shrouded by darkness.. I see only eyes.. staring at me.. staring into me.. starin

"If given the chance, I will be a better wife and sister." These were Olivia's final words as her brother Kyle's sword pierced her heart. When she opened her eyes, she found herself transported back a year before her death. This time, she resolved to change her fate, vowing to protect both her husband, Mathias, and her brother—no matter the cost, even if it meant defying her father.

When ordinary office worker Ethan marries the stunningly beautiful Olivia, he believes he’s the luckiest man alive. But what he doesn’t know is that his gentle and elegant wife is actually the heiress of a powerful business empire. As Ethan struggles to make ends meet, Olivia secretly protects him from the shadows, using her vast wealth and influence to eliminate obstacles in his path. However, when secrets unravel and enemies emerge, Ethan must decide—will he stand by Olivia’s side as an equal, or will their love crumble under the weight of her hidden identity? A tale of love, power, and unexpected twists, My Beautiful Wife is a Rich Lady proves that marriage is full of surprises—especially when your wife is a billionaire!

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In the cutting-edge Dogtough Laboratory, three brilliant young scientists—Sou, the visionary engineer; Rema, the prodigy programmer; and Ren, the daring physicist—achieve the unthinkable: the invention of a time machine. Designed to explore the secrets of history and unravel the mysteries of the future, their machine is a marvel of technology, a culmination of their dreams and relentless effort. Eager to test their creation, they embark on a journey through time, but something goes terribly wrong. A sudden surge of energy disrupts the machine’s delicate mechanics, hurling them not into the past or future, but into an entirely different reality—a fantastical realm far beyond their comprehension. This is a world of towering trees that whisper and laugh, their roots weaving stories of ancient secrets. Rivers shimmer with liquid starlight, and the skies are patrolled by mythical creatures. Here, elves with piercing eyes guard sacred groves, and cultivation of magical powers is the key to survival. At the heart of this realm stands the Sun King's dominion, a sprawling empire shrouded in terror and awe. The Sun King, a ruthless and omnipotent sorcerer, rules with an iron fist, wielding magic so ancient and powerful that even the boldest challengers dare not oppose him. Thrown into this unpredictable world, Sou, Rema, and Ren must adapt to survive. Their knowledge of science clashes with the world’s mystical forces, yet it also opens possibilities for groundbreaking discoveries. As they navigate this treacherous land, they uncover truths about the Sun King’s tyranny and the secrets he guards—secrets that could lead to their only hope of returning home. In a race against time, they must unravel the mysteries of this enchanted realm, master its magical laws, and confront the Sun King himself. Their survival hinges on one question: can they fuse the logic of science with the boundless power of magic to find their way back, or will they be trapped in this fantastical world forever?

I let out a bitter laugh. “It’s ironic, isn’t it? You spent years making my life a living hell, and now you look at me like I’m the very air you breathe.” Lennox’s face fell. “Olivia, it wasn’t supposed to be like this—” I cut him off, my eyes blazing with anger. “Oh, but it was. You wanted me broken. You wanted me to suffer. And I did.” I paused, my voice trembling. “But not anymore.” Louis, who had been silent, spoke softly. “Olivia, we—” I shook my head and took a step back, putting distance between us. “No. Whatever you think you feel, it doesn’t matter. It’s too late. You had a choice. And every single time, you chose her. Over and over again, you chose Anita.” Levi shook his head. “We were wrong.” I met their gazes. “Yes, you were. And now, you’ll have to live with it.” With that, I turned away, refusing to let them see the tears burning in my eyes. •••••••• Olivia Parker was once the cherished daughter of a respected Gamma—until betrayal shattered her world. Branded the daughter of a traitor, she was stripped of her title, her dignity, and the life she had known, forced to serve as an Omega among those who once respected her. But fate wasn’t done with her yet. On the night of the mating ceremony, Olivia discovered the cruelest twist of all—she wasn’t fated to just one mate, but three. And not just any three. Alpha Lennox, Alpha Louis, and Alpha Levi—the ruthless triplet Alphas who had spent years tormenting her. Bound to a marriage they never wanted, the triplets made her life a waking nightmare. They paraded their lover, Anita, before her, ensuring she never forgot her place, never forgot that they would never want her. But fate has a way of playing its own game. As secrets unravel and buried truths come to light, the triplets begin to see Olivia for who she truly is—not just a Luna in title, but the woman they never realized they needed. Only now, she’s done waiting.

It might have been fate or pure coincidental, the way they met but in any case, they did . It was even weirder the way troubles seemed to follow them like it was their shadows.Or could it be a way for them to get closer? Now they are both stuck with the person they hate, each other, while trying their very best to avoid their rapidly growing affection for each other. Excerpt: "What the hell? How can you just abduct someone like that and how did you jump so high?"Olivia asked in a loud voice. "Miss, I'm sorry for the intrusion but I needed you to come with me and I'll let you go very soon. By this time tomorrow you'll be back home and then you can go to work." Maximilian said calmly with a hint of amusement in his voice. His lips arched beautifully into a slight smile. Olivia couldn't help but stare at him. His eyebrows were shaped in a way that made him look stern. They were dark and thick. His eyelashes were also enviously dark and thick. His wavy raven black hair, a complete contrast to his smooth pale skin. His pale pink kissable lips were arced up in an amused smile however his beautiful silver eyes didn't give away any emotion — Now let's dive deeper into Love Enemies and see how these two will survive all challenges ahead of them.

Zara Adam, who willingly went abroad because of some issues, finally returns home after enduring a grueling 11 years to ensure her family's happiness. However, her adopted sister Olivia is far from thrilled about her comeback. Olivia has been trying everything in her power to erase Zara from her life, but all her attempts have either failed or backfired on her. Zara couldn't care less about Olivia's antics. To make matters more complicated, Zara quickly gets involved with Ethan Anderson, the heir to a wealthy and influential family who is rumored to be her fiancé. This infuriates Olivia, leading her to spread malicious rumors about them. As time goes by, society starts believing that the Adam family's upbringing is more virtuous and noble compared to those raised overseas, all thanks to the rumors. Olivia becomes green with envy, but everyone gets a rude awakening when Zara's true identity is revealed. Throughout her journey, Zara faces various challenges that she overcomes with the unwavering support of Ethan by her side. Along the way, she also makes new friends while cherishing her old ones. When false rumors start targeting Zara, her four brothers, who have an intense sister complex, step up and confront anyone who dares to criticize their beloved sibling. This leads to clashes with those who try to harm Zara, and when Ethan uses his influence to protect his fiancée, the Adam brothers become furious and tell him, "We don't need your help taking care of our sister." With a calm smile, Ethan responds, "It's my duty to protect the one I love." The brothers roll their eyes at his response.

Trinity Grove has everything you want. From rich parents to parties to very expensive things. She literally has everything money can buy, but still she feels empty inside. it's almost like something is missing, but what? After her parents divorce, when she was 7, she moves in permanently with her mother, and stepfather. The last thing she remembered of her birth father was him telling her this would happen. She finds out shes a human-dragon hybrid, and things start to seem normal, but that's when she finds herself between a war; a war between dragons and knights and humans. what will happen? will she survive? This is my 1st novel. I hope you like it. I'm looking forward to your feedback.

Tessa ran away from home to get married to the love of her life, David Winston. On David's birthday, and their three years marriage anniversary, Tessa caught David cheating on her with his childhood friend, Olivia George, a figure from a prestigious family.  She found out that the man she thought was her soulmate only married her because of his family inheritance, now that he had gotten it, she was no longer useful to him. It was time for she to go her own way, after three years of hardship and unfaithfulness.  Tessa picked the pen up and signed the divorce papers.  ‘These people, they have no idea who they are messing with’ David smirked.  “Tessa is from the countryside, I bet her family are local farmers... She can't do anything. Come to think of it, she never told me anything about her family. Perhaps they are beggars! In the countryside” Olivia George screamed.  “Tessa, you will pay for this, I will show you that I am from the George family!” Olivia's quivering tone was heard.  “David... I... I... thought you said she is from the countryside, her family are beggars! right? cos what in the devil's name is going on” Tessa's cheeks raised slowly.  “I forgot to introduce myself. I am Tessa Wood. From the number one mafia family in the country” “Tessa, you would be crowned the next heir to the Wood family, but you have to marry somebody from the military, that is your grandfather's last request”

Después de romperse la espalda por la familia real, esta decide quitarle a Olivia lo único que la mantenía a flote: ser la futura reina de Oltremare. Una noche, mientras ahoga sus penas en alcohol, se encuentra un libro en el cual salen personajes que reconoce perfectamente, pero alguien falta entre esas páginas... "¡Ni siquiera salgo!" Con el futuro escrito literalmente en sus manos, la joven princesa se arma de valor para rebelare contra el rey y la reina y reclamar su derecho al trono. ¡Ánimo, Olivia!

Not All Secrets Are Truly Buried. Olivia Cohen is the only surviving child of a well-respected and influential man. Jairus McQueen is a man who overcame a tragic past to provide for himself and his sister. A night out went wrong, brought these two together. They're both from different worlds, but it's like they say, opposite attracts or something like that. They're both linked without even knowing that one night and encounter will reveal secrets, truth, and lies because things aren't that simple or black and white. Jairus simply wants to rebuild his life and eliminate the demons haunting his past. Olivia wants to be free of her sheltered life. Fate, however, wants to bring them together.

Olivia Montgomery had everything—wealth, love, and a family—or so she thought. On the night of her engagement, her perfect life crumbles when she discovers that her fiancé and stepsister have been conspiring with her stepmother to steal her inheritance. Poisoned and left for dead, Olivia miraculously survives, only to disappear into obscurity. Years later, she returns under a new identity, entering a marriage of convenience with Damian Blackwood, a powerful CEO with his own vendetta against her family. But as secrets unravel and buried truths come to light, Olivia finds herself caught in a dangerous web of betrayal, love, and revenge. Will she reclaim what’s hers, or will her enemies destroy her once and for all?

Zavier kingstone, cast down to earth realm is forced through timed adventures. He meats Olivia and her sister and together they embarked and faced scurging experiences in other to sort for their revenge, at least that what they thought before realizing the fate of the world rested on their hands. Read to find out what really happened

The Price of Rivalry follows Olivia Carter, a fiercely determined CEO, as she battles to prove her worth in the high-stakes world of corporate power. Handpicked to run her family’s green tech empire, Carter Wave Solutions, Olivia has spent her life preparing to defy expectations and make her mark. But her rise is challenged by Dimitri Stavros, a billionaire whose family controls a multinational conglomerate that dominates the business world. Arrogant, ruthless, and dangerously captivating, Dimitri is used to bending the world to his will. When Olivia outmaneuvers him in a critical boardroom showdown, she shatters his carefully curated dominance, sparking a clash that transcends business. Their rivalry becomes personal, a battle of manipulation and power where neither is willing to back down. Dimitri, furious at his defeat, devises a plan to punish Olivia in a way that forces her to confront her own vulnerabilities. But as their fiery confrontations lead to undeniable passion, the lines between love and revenge blur, threatening to destroy them both.

"Don't dare lay a finger on her. I'll be her volunteer mate," a deep voice boomed across the fighting arena. "I'll be her volunteer mate too," another deep voice followed. "Then she's ours!" the two men declared in unison, their voices merging into one resolute claim that echoed across the arena. --- Lyra Blackthorn. The one. The only. The only she-wolf warrior of the Moonveil Groove. The queen. Who can be hated by her own pack, Moonveil Grove, and still fight and defend them in the bloodstained arenas where survival is the only law? And not just that—a betrayed daughter of a family who saw her as nothing but a burden. As if that was not enough, her fated mate—her only hope—rejected her! Now, she’s being ridiculed and threatened with sacrifice for a title—the most powerful of the fifteen packs of Nyxaria. Her blood is needed; only a mate—or a chosen mate, a bond forged by will not fate—could save her. But… She had died once. She wouldn't die twice. She had been reborn—into the same family, the same pack, destined to repeat her tragic fate. Until now. This time, something was different. On the night of her sacrifice, the two Lycan shifter princes of Shadowfang Pack stepped forward and made an impossible claim—they wanted to be her chosen mates. What happened when Lyra found out that the two Lycan princes were actually her fated mates? What happens when Lyra discovers the two Lycan princes who claimed her are also the fated mates she rejected in her past life? What happens when Lyra learns the princes' impossible claim binds her to them in ways she never imagined?”

Seventeen-year-old Lila Bennett has always flown under the radar at Silver Ridge High, preferring her sketchbook to the drama-filled halls of high school. But when an accidental coffee spill puts her on Ethan Carter's radar, her quiet life is thrown into chaos. Ethan, the charming basketball captain with a reputation for winning hearts, has a problem-his ex-girlfriend Olivia won't leave him alone. Desperate to prove he's moved on, Ethan comes up with a wild idea: convince Lila to pretend to be his girlfriend. In exchange, he'll help her build her social profile and get the art teacher's recommendation she needs to enter her dream competition. What starts as a simple arrangement quickly spirals into late-night study sessions, staged dates, and unexpected sparks. Lila sees past Ethan's polished exterior to the boy who loves cheesy movies and fears disappointing everyone around him. Ethan, in turn, finds himself drawn to Lila's sarcasm, creativity, and quiet strength. But when Olivia uncovers their fake relationship and sets out to expose them, Lila and Ethan are forced to confront their feelings. Can something that started as pretend turn into something real, or will the truth ruin everything?

Axton Backwoods has always been an outsider. In the quiet village of Ashen Grove, where everyone wields powerful Abilities, Axton stands apart—ordinary, powerless, and a constant target for ridicule. Raised by his foster parents, William and Evelyn, he’s resigned himself to a life of mediocrity. Everything changes when the academy representatives arrive, testing villagers for admission into their prestigious school. Axton, with no visible magic, expects rejection. Yet, to everyone’s shock—including his own—he’s chosen. But why? At the academy, Axton quickly discovers he doesn’t belong. That is, until a life-threatening event forces him to make a fateful choice: accept a mysterious System that offers him power, missions, and guidance—or face certain death. With the System’s help, Axton begins to unlock abilities unlike anything he’s ever seen. But power comes at a price. As Axton navigates dangerous trials and uncovers the academy’s secrets, he learns the truth about his hidden heritage and his connection to forces far beyond his imagination. With enemies closing in and a destiny he never asked for, Axton must decide: will he rise to the challenge, or let the weight of his past crush him?