Richard Trager

Leonard Strahm 30 years old, can sense and experience the minds and feelings of other humans - an inherited psychic gift from his mother and developed from childhood in the laboratory of the CIA's MK-Ultra program, formerly run by his ex-military father. Now, Leonard's twin brother Lawrence who was also part of the experiment, is found dead under suspicious circumstances while he worked on a special, secretive project of his own. While their mother, Dorothea, who reluctantly partook in the MK-Ultra experiments at the urging of her beloved husband, Jack Strahm, is on the verge of an emotionally induced psychological implosion that could ultimately undermine her living son's pursuit of the truth. Leonard must navigate a hidden world of covert experiments, psychic warfare, and family betrayal to find answers, exact revenge and possibly save humanity. But the deeper he delves, the more he questions whether he's chasing truth and justice or walking into a trap designed specifically for him.

꧁༺ £¥$ ༻꧂ "Yes, I've struck gold!" Richard, a middle-aged World Bank analyst turned hobo, encounters a genie—an ancient myth in the modern world. Fallen from glory, he wishes for wealth. Long past his prime, he wishes to regress in time; To the peak of his youth To be armed with knowledge of the future. Cunning, he even wishes the genie free, hoping to gain its favor. Yet the genie grins maniacally as it grants his wish. "F*ck, I've been tricked," he snarls, knuckles bleeding as he realizes where he is. Mundus—a parallel world to Earth, where countless dimensional gates bring both danger and opportunity. A modern-fantasy hybrid world where "Raiders" awaken supernatural abilities to combat threats from these gates. In a world where power outweighs wealth, Richard is rich... but powerless. Endowed with riches as vast as a nation's treasury, he forges his own path—buying what should have been impossible: the power of an Awakened. Here, his wealth becomes his magic as he awakens a unique class: Moneymancer. It seems he has everything figured out. His boundless fortune is enough to challenge fate itself. Yet the genie still grins—an eerie glint in his eyes—as he watches the pawn move across a universal chessboard…

A modern-day developer working on a knock-off gacha game, is suddenly transmigrated to the Middle Ages. But things seem to be different from the history that he knows. In this strange land, ancient legends walk the earth. Here Witches, Manticores, Vampires, Werewolves, Sirens, Dragons and Krakens are all terrifyingly real. As if that weren’t enough, this is also the age of legendary rulers—Baldwin, Saladin, and Richard the Lionheart —each destined to shape history in a new wave of Crusades. Amidst bloodshed and glory, Lothar must use his only advantage—his Gacha System—to build his territory, summon legendary units, and carve out his legacy in a world where ambition reigns and power speaks. Milestones: King of Jerusalem (Incomplete) Emperor of Eastern Roman Empire (Incomplete) Emperor of Germany (Incomplete)

After waking up in a world of magic, knighthood, and alchemy, Carlotta finds herself with an unexpected gift: an intelligence system that feeds her daily updates, secrets, rumors, and even hidden dangers unfolding around her. Yesterday’s intel was especially eventful. Mrs. Thea Ashfield, an eccentric alchemist, tossed away an old tool called the Rose Thorn late last night, left forgotten in a trash bin just south of the academy. Meanwhile, a new restaurant at No. 56 Fame Street is quickly becoming the talk of the town, fresh ingredients, great prices, and a steak that people are already calling legendary. Not all food fared as well though: most of the caramel bread in the academy cafeteria turned out to be leftovers from days ago. (Still edible, just… don’t expect miracles.) Teacher Estelle Marlowe pulled an all-nighter preparing the upcoming magic exam. Rumor has it the questions are no joke this time. Then came the serious alerts. One warned of a wanted criminal hiding in the Fame District, with a bounty of thirty thousand Orrae on their head. The other was more personal, Headmistress Viviana Richards’s lost dog was about to be shipped off by dog traders through the port. Thanks to Carlotta’s timely tip-off, the headmistress was able to rescue her beloved pet just in time. ###### Some Tags: Female Protagonist, Card Magic, System, Daily Intelligence, Genius Main Character, Focused Main Character, Academy, Intelligent Main Character #### There's no plans for romance for now. In my outline I don't plan to add romance for main character but will see how it will develop

Stella Richard casou-se com Rene Kingston no lugar de sua irmã Sophia por alguns motivos. Mas desde o início, ela sabia que seu casamento era apenas um contrato de tempo determinado e que, uma vez terminado, ela teria que ir embora. Para RK, esse casamento era apenas um fardo, mas para ela, era um presente de Deus. Porque RK era o homem que ela amou toda a sua juventude... Então, enquanto estava casada, Stella fez o seu melhor para que o casamento desse certo. Mas no dia em que descobriu que estava grávida, seu marido lhe entregou os papéis do divórcio e disse... "Não quero essa criança. Não se esqueça de abortar." Essas palavras saíram de sua boca como uma bomba para Stella e mudaram sua vida... Ela assinou seu nome nos papéis do divórcio e deixou a casa... Porque ela não queria ficar com um homem tão frio... Cinco anos depois... RK comprou a empresa em que Stella trabalhava. Mas Stella fez de tudo para não ter nada a ver com ele... Porque ela tinha um filho e não queria que ele descobrisse sobre ele... Mas um dia, quando Stella pegou seu filho na escola, ele a viu... RK, "Como você se atreve a ter um filho com outro homem?" Stella, "Isso não tem nada a ver com você." RK estava prestes a dizer mais quando seu olhar caiu sobre a criança ao lado dela... Seu rosto era igual ao seu quando jovem...

Eamond Richard dies as he lived: ruthless, filthy rich, and utterly alone. Reborn into a medieval world where magic trumps all, he wields Money Magic—a system that turns gold into godlike power. Bankrolling wars, monetizing dragons, and weaponizing debt, Eamond builds an empire with the glee of a shark in a treasury. But beneath his carefree swagger lies a twice-orphaned outcast who knows the real game isn’t wealth… It’s never losing again. Yet for all his schemes, Eamond can’t outrun the system’s fine print: hoard too much, and your soul becomes currency. As terrifying creatures and jealous gods close in, he faces a paradox—the more invincible he becomes, the clearer it is that money can’t buy what he truly wants.

Lara never believed in fairy tales. Not when she spent her life carrying the weight of a loveless upbringing, thankless jobs, and an aunt who viewed her more as a burden-bearer than family. Responsibility was her anchor—and her cage. Richard Calein, heir to the Calein empire, built his world on control, power, and silence. Raised by a cold stepmother and a distant father, love was a language he never learned to speak. Marriage was never in his plans—until it became a solution. Practical. Binding. Empty. A chance encounter. A marriage of convenience. Two lives with no reason to intertwine. But when Lara steps into Richard’s world, her quiet strength begins to chip away at his armor. And as he offers her a place in his world, he unknowingly hands her the tools to change it. Their union begins as nothing more than an agreement. Yet in the shadows of family expectation, corporate intrigue, and emotional scars, something unexpected begins to grow—a connection built not on vows spoken at an altar, but on moments unspoken in the quiet spaces between. But what happens when emotional distance turns into something neither can define? And what remains when truth, family, and betrayal tear through the fragile foundation they’ve built?

"Marinette, I beg you...please go back to your world." it wasn't my real name that the man in front of me called out to me. It was a really long journey ever since I came into the novel, that name belongs to the villainess of the novel and the guy who was holding my hand was the villain, Philip de Anastasia. "Philip...be a good emperor." I achieved my goal to give the crown to the one who truly deserves it and not the male lead of the novel, Richard de Anastasia. Philip was the first prince, the emperor's first child with the concubine, and Richard was the son of the empress. I went against all odd to make Philip the emperor. [Time Remaining: 3 seconds.] Everything is bound to an end, I hope this villain will be alright even when I'm gone. [Sun-hee will be deleted from the world, Marinette returned in three, two, and one...] Before I was gone, many memories flashed before my eyes from the start. Waking up as the villainess who was the fiance of the male lead, the female lead's half-sister, meeting the second male lead and all the extras of the novel. Till this point, I no longer saw anyone in that role anymore. Everyone could be in any role they desire to be. And for my role, I'm proud to be a villainess in everyone's eyes. My Man Is A Villain, So Am I!

Grapple & Grind is a dark, R-rated LitRPG where survival means getting mean, getting clever, and using gravity as a weapon. Kevin wasn’t supposed to be here. One minute he was on a road trip. The next? Abducted by aliens and dumped into a dungeon death game with no explanation, no teammates, and no way out. Where most contenders swing swords or sling spells, Kevin’s running pure brute force—leverage, momentum, and the fine art of smashing things until they stop moving. The dungeon noticed. So did the AI running it, and it’s way too amused. His allies? A washed-up emo bard. A goth warlock with anger issues. A combat system that rewards speed, aggression, and creative violence. Survive, adapt, climb—or die trying. Because the dungeon doesn’t wait. It doesn’t care. And the deeper you go, the worse it gets. No chosen-one cheats. No OP bull-spit. Just fists, grapples, and a really bad attitude. -Momentum-based physics combat -Grappling and striking mechanics -Game-ified dungeon climb with real stakes -A foul-mouthed AI, a dungeon that hates you, and teammates you definitely didn’t ask for

When Richard Santamo unlocks a hidden AI called the System, his life transforms overnight. From winning the lottery to building world-shaking tech, he rises fast, but he’s no ordinary genius. He’s the lost heir to an ancient bloodline tied to Lemuria, armed with psionic powers and secrets long buried. As his company Bytebull revolutionizes the planet, Richard attracts the wrath of a hidden cabal led by an alien race feeding on humanity. With a sentient AI, futuristic weapons, and the truth on his side, Richard must battle the forces behind a New World Order and claim his destiny before Earth falls. -----------! [ DISCLAIMER ] ! ----------- Please note that the entirety of this book is a work of fiction. All characters, names, businesses, locations, and events depicted within these pages are products of the author's imagination or have been used in a purely fictitious manner. Any perceived resemblance to actual persons, living or deceased, or to real-world companies, organizations, or institutions, is entirely unintentional and purely coincidental. The portrayal of any names, character traits, positions, or corporate entities in this narrative is fundamentally fictional and is not intended to represent, comment upon, or interact with their real-life counterparts in any way. Our aim is to provide an immersive story, completely detached from reality. Furthermore, neither the author nor the publisher intends to defame, discredit, or infringe upon the rights or reputation of any individual, company, or entity that may, by sheer happenstance, share a name or a superficial characteristic with an element found in this book. This creation is offered solely for entertainment purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be interpreted as factual documentation or a representation of real-life events, actual people, or existing circumstances. Its sole purpose is to invite you into a world crafted from imagination, with no ties to the factual world. Daily Update = 2 Chapters (I may only upload 1 chapter on some days.) Update Schedule: UTC/GMT +8 7:00 AM

Owen Richards never wanted to become a hunter, but at 25, he finds himself facing the Awakening Ceremony. When he awakens as an elemental mage, his dreams of a quiet, ordinary life shatter. Thrust into a world of Dungeons and monsters, he must navigate his newfound powers while confronting fears he never knew existed. As battles rage and friendships form, Owen learns that true strength lies not in power but in the courage to face his fate. #Character Development #Gritty #Dungeons #Romantic Subplot

What is a city boy to do when he wakes up in a white room with nothing and no one in it? All that greets him is a blue screen flashing with one word. "Welcome" In this story of wise cracks and wide spread murdering, Drake is forced to face old traumas and find his way in the new world of a merged planet forced by the system. He will find enemies and allies aplenty. Even some he would have never expected. His decisions will shape the future of his planet and journey in this new wild landscape that the system has brought. With God and Anime on his side- Oh and some spotty game knowledge- he must forge his own path. But first. He needs to get through this damned tutorial in one piece, and figure out how his damned spell works. New Chapters are posted Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 6 PM EST. -------- Cover Art is done by my wonderful friend Caneera you can find her at https://caneera.carrd.co/ for all types of commissions. This is a story I've decided to write because my endless fantasies of chuunibyou like proportions could not stay in my head any longer. I've just wanted to make a story I can make some cringe jokes in and this is the result. I really do hope people will enjoy it as I really do enjoy writing it, and will keep writing it. If you can catch some of the references I would love to hear it. Love and Peace! Just not in this story. If you would like to read ahead, you can find my patreon at the end of any of the chapters! At patreon com/Arthur_Inverse I will be publishing this on Amazon under the pen name Arthur Inverse or Richard Fuerle. At least I will as soon as KDP support recognizes I am the author and not trying to steal my own work... I would like to also mention that, this is essentially unedited work for now. More edited versions are on scribblehub. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jJw54jd2GX

Jayden Omari has spent his entire life in the shadows—of poverty, of rejection, of a name he never knew was his. As the poorest student at an elite private school, he’s mocked by classmates, abandoned by the girl he loved, and dismissed as just another nobody from the slums of Nairobi. But fate has a secret. When a mysterious letter leads him to a mansion in the heart of Karen, Jayden discovers a shocking truth: he is the only son of Richard Lexington, one of Africa’s wealthiest and most feared billionaires. Overnight, his world flips. Money, power, and legacy are suddenly within reach. But Jayden doesn’t want the spotlight. He doesn’t want to lose the few friends who loved him before the fame. So he creates a second identity—secretly using his wealth to help others, all while pretending to be the same broke boy from Kibera. As his former girlfriend tries to return and old enemies emerge from the shadows, Jayden must navigate a double life of lies, love, and loyalty. How long can he hide the truth? And when the masks fall… will he lose everything? The Billionaire’s Child is a gripping, emotional journey of heartbreak, power, revenge, and redemption—a modern coming-of-age story set in the heart of Nairobi, where wealth can build empires, but only truth can build a life.

"Sometimes you fall in love with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time". To feel the love you give to others is the most precious thing in the entire universe.Kevin Richard the hot hunk teenager moved to another city and fell in love with Jennifer a self made charming, radiant and compassionate girl she Began to add colours in his colourless life and their story took so many dramatic, romantic and beautiful turns.

The Lord of Shadows A Dark Fantasy Epic by R.C. Davis In a dying world ruled by nine monstrous lords, each a walking apocalypse of fire, ice, plague, or undeat, the last remnants of mankind and its allies cower behind walls, clinging to the illusion of safety. Nobles hoard power. Heroes sell their blades to the highest bidder. And no one dares challenge the nightmare beyond the gates. Until him. Richard Montgomery was a grizzled detective who spent a lifetime hunting monsters in human skin. When he died saving an innocent girl from serial killers, the gods gave him no peace, only purpose. Reborn in the body of an 18-year-old man, armed with divine powers, ancient instinct, and a mind sharpened by decades of violence, he awakens in a world where justice is dead... and monsters rule without fear. With nothing but a borrowed name, a buried past, and a wolf-blooded slave girl at his side, Montgomery must rise through the ranks of a broken Adventurer’s Guild, navigate a corrupt human kingdom, and reclaim the lands lost to darkness. He will not be welcomed. He will not be trusted. But he will be remembered. Because monsters have never known fear. Until now.

Richard Harrison is a powerful billionaire CEO with a reputation built on precision, power, and silence. With the billion-dollar Zenith Contract hanging in the balance, he can't afford distractions or scandals. But everything changes the night he attends a luxury rooftop party in velaris hotel, Montelucia City. When he sees a young woman being taken advantage of in the VIP lounge, he steps in without hesitation. The press captures the moment: Richard, holding a dazed Pearl Grey in his arms. By morning, the image is everywhere. Pearl, heartbroken and trying to escape a messy past, never expected a night out with her friend would thrust her into the public eye. Now labeled as the mysterious woman on Richard Harrison’s arm, she’s pulled into a whirlwind she never asked for. To protect his public image and hers Richard makes a shocking announcement: Pearl is his fiancee. But when the media frenzy turns dangerous and someone begins to dig into Pearl’s late parents’ history, Richard offers a more permanent solution: a secret, contract marriage. No love. Just protection, business, and control. But behind the cameras and contracts, something deeper begins to form. As deception gives way to desire, and lines blur between what's real and what’s pretend, Pearl and Richard must decide: can a marriage built on lies grow into something true?

Life as a Sorcerer is hard. The Society of Magi is demanding, and working with other crazy denizens of the underworld could be a pain sometimes... Richard is a young man who had just left college in search of work. His life is already hard as it is, but he also has to deal with the stress of being a member of the Circle of Magi; an underground society of modern day mages, beings who practice the occult away from the eyes of the public. As a natural prodigy born into a family of famous demon contractors, he is now deeply rooted in a society he had no intention of being a part of. What is he going to do, when the shady undercurrents of the underground threaten to mix in with the normal life he is desperately trying to protect. Tales of dead Dark Gods, Herald's of a New Prophecy. The Inception of the Abyss, and the revelation of a New World Order. Join Richard as he grows into a powerful wizard while trying to separate his everyday life from the shadows that lurk beneath.

Madison Harper, the adopted daughter of the nation's fifth wealthiest family,believes she's found happiness in her marriage to Williams Greenwood despite her higher social standing . Her world shatters when she learns of William's betrayal _ He married her to get closer to her step-sister,Sophia with whom he is having an affair . In a confrontation, Sophia pushes Madison down the stairs leading to her untimely death. Reborn with memories of her past life, Madison is determined to exact revenge. She targets Richard Benjamin, the man Sophia desires, offering him a strategic alliance : marriage in exchange for her shares in the Harper hotel business. As their partnership deepens, Madison and Richard navigate a web of deceit,uncovering dark family secrets and confrontation their own past traumas

Un mundo oculto. Un destino ineludible. Un corazón que decidirá el futuro de todos. Richard siempre creyó que su vida era ordinaria, hasta que los velos de la realidad comenzaron a rasgarse. Ahora, con antiguos misterios resurgiendo y fuerzas invisibles en movimiento, deberá encontrar su fuerza interior antes de que el mundo cambie para siempre. "Esencias Mágicas" combina fantasía, drama y acción en una historia donde el mayor poder es decidir quién quieres ser.

17-year-old Thomas Tachful has the rare gift of sensing emotions before anyone speaks. But when a mysterious killer appears, his world spirals out of control. Trust shatters as Thomas suspects everyone — from his neighbor Richard to his best friend John. Amid growing fear and confusion, Thomas must uncover the truth: could the greatest threat be the people closest to him?

Series Summary Years ago, Richard Feller, a powerful warrior and fire mage, spared the life of a vampire lord out of pity—tired of endless killing and longing for peace. He disappeared from the battlefield and lived quietly in a rural village with his wife and young daughter. But peace never lasts. While away on a short trip, Richard returns to find his entire village massacred by vampires and undead. His wife and daughter lie dead among the carnage. Enraged and guilt-ridden, he slaughters every creature in the village and vows never to show mercy again. Now, as the world trembles beneath the rising power of the vampire High Court and their undead legions, Richard walks the path of vengeance alone. Rumors of a lone man burning entire nests to ash begin to spread, but no vampire lives long enough to confirm it. Meanwhile, Thierry, a revolutionary fighter wielding teleportation magic and twin blades, battles to dismantle the vampire regime with a divided resistance—unaware that Richard has returned. As fate brings them closer to the heart of the vampire threat, whispers of a dark prophecy surface: the Day of the Black Sun, a coming event that threatens to wipe out humanity for good. And this time, Richard isn’t tired of killing.

Richard Rossi, co-owner of Petals Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals gets a sexual experience that shakes his whole being from a young woman who turns out to be the youngest daughter of his partner, Peter Torres. He hides away after the incident miles away from the Torres family. His presence is not required until the sudden passing away of his partner and best friend. Jacqueline Torres is a wild child, the black sheep of the Torres family and the youngest child. On the night of her parents' annual summer party, she meets a man who evokes the female side of her which she had strived to keep buried within her. When she finds out who he is, she vows to make him pay for running out on her. When the runaway co-owner returns to take over after her father's death, Jacqueline begins to question her emotions as memories of that night plague her still. Richard is called upon to take up the responsibility of his company, putting an end to his nomadic lifestyle. He tries to play a distant, fatherly role when he meets with the lady from five years ago but when they encounter dire situations and death targets from all sides, he has a reason to stay, to protect and to love her.

She was late. He was ruthless. But fate doesn't follow office rules. Lily Morgan's only plan was to drop off a last-minute recommendation letter and pray she still had a shot at the secretary job she desperately needed. Instead, she walked straight into the CEO's office-uninvited, unprepared, and definitely unimpressed by his glare. Richard King, billionaire heir to King's Estates, doesn't tolerate mistakes. But something about Lily-her fire, her honesty, or maybe just her audacity-makes him break his own rule. Now hired as his personal assistant, Lily must survive high-stakes meetings, impossible schedules, and the constant, simmering tension between her and the city's most feared bachelor. He's cold. She's chaos. And they're about to learn that sometimes, the wrong door opens the right future.

(Completed) Grace Cole daughter of Governor Richard Cole , is a rising star in the world of sustainable venture capital. Known for backing eco-conscious startups and women-led businesses, Grace has worked hard to prove she’s more than just political royalty. Sharp, strategic, and unafraid to challenge powerful men, she’s earned a reputation as a force in her own right. Liam Vale, tech tycoon and CEO of Vale Systems, who’s launching a controversial luxury smart city development that threatens to consume green space and historic neighborhoods. His firm needs investor support and Grace’s firm is the only one powerful enough to turn the tide of public and financial opinion. But Grace isn’t easily bought. She sees through Liam’s polished pitch and challenges him publicly, accusing his project of greenwashing. Intrigued by her conviction and unimpressed by the usual billionaire sycophants, Liam makes a bold proposal: he wants Grace to consult on the project, help redesign it, and bring genuine sustainability to the table. Reluctantly, she agrees on her terms. As they clash in boardrooms and behind closed doors, a fierce chemistry develops between them. They’re both ambitious, both brilliant, and both used to being the most powerful person in the room. But their connection soon grows into something deeper something that neither boardroom battles nor political legacies can control. When a leaked deal between the governor’s office and Vale Systems threatens to destroy everything Grace’s built, she must choose between the empire she’s helping shape, the legacy she’s trying to escape, and the man she never expected to fall for.

What is worse than being the worst team in the world? For Dave Richards that was a very easy but heartbreaking question to answer, a goalkeeper who performed poorly between the sticks, he was still available as a first-choice goalkeeper because Unique FC didn't have any other goalkeeper. He was slow on his feet, couldn't jump properly and worst of all, he didn't know how to hold the ball properly. The only way that Unique FC was able to survive taking in a massive goal-fest sometimes was because of the extra effort they put in their defence. After a terrible match in which Dave wasn't able to make any saves and also made a lot of mistakes, he was seriously scolded by the managerial staff and almost received a beating from his angry teammates. He got home sad and also angry at all those who told him he looked like his grandfather and would therefore inherit his goalkeeping skills. He discovered a hidden door below his room and when he got down there the only thing he could see was a black box. He found the box to be quite familiar and when he opened it the last thing he saw was a bright white light when the light was gone he could see something in his field of vision. [ Welcome Dave ] [ You have activated the Goalkeeping system ] A female voice read out the messages. This is a story about how an ordinary man who didn't know his place between the sticks went from nothing to pro and beyond that.

In a world ruled by power, blood, and betrayal, love is the most dangerous weapon of all. Dylan Martin was never meant to be king. Born the illegitimate heir of a criminal empire, he clawed his way to the throne of the underworld, chosen by a grandfather who saw in him the ruthlessness to rule. But power comes with a price—and enemies, especially one wearing the face of family. Richard Martin, Dylan’s younger stepbrother, was cast aside in the shadows of his brother’s rise. Fueled by resentment and betrayal, Richard built his own empire, vowing to take everything Dylan holds dear… piece by piece. Caught between them is Heaven, a mysterious woman with a fire in her heart and secrets that could tip the balance of power. When Dylan takes her under his protection for reasons even he doesn’t understand, sparks ignite—but so does a dangerous game of trust and control. As the war between bloodlines erupts, Heaven and Dylan are forced to navigate a world of lies, lust, and legacy. But in a place where love is weakness and loyalty is rare, can two broken souls find peace—or will hate consume them both? Dark. Passionate. Unforgiving. BONDED BY HATE is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance tangled in the shadows of the criminal underworld—where the line between love and hate doesn’t just blur... it bleeds.

When Kai, a jaded mobile game developer, wakes up in a medieval world unlike any history book, he's stunned to find monsters, magic, and mythical rulers at war. Vampires stalk the forests, dragons rule the skies, and ancient kings like Armand the Valiant, Queen Selene of the Sands, and Magnus Ironheart clash in a brutal age of conquest. Armed with only his broken Gacha System, Kai must summon legendary champions, build a kingdom from scratch, and survive a world where the strong shape fate—and the weak are forgotten. Milestones: • King of Thalor (In Progress) • High Emperor of Virexia (In Progress) • Warden of the Iron Crown (In Progress)

In the shadow of power, trust is a weapon. When the South Korean President retreats to a private villa for a short vacation, the nation breathes easy—until three gunshots echo across the still air and the President vanishes without a trace. The nation is thrown into turmoil. Inside the Blue House, chaos simmers beneath polished marble floors. Intelligence agencies are on lockdown. Communication is restricted. And someone is lying. Assigned to the President's personal security detail, Han Tae Kyung, a disciplined and fiercely loyal Secret Service agent, finds himself at the center of the crisis. With his earpiece cut and his clearance mysteriously revoked, he realizes this disappearance is no accident—it’s a coordinated internal conspiracy. Over the next three days, Tae Kyung must go rogue, evading surveillance from within his own agency and deciphering encrypted files the President left behind. Clues lead him into the dark underworld of politics, espionage, and an unsanctioned mission known only by its codename: Project Phoenix. As bodies begin to drop and high-ranking officials move to cover their tracks, Tae Kyung must decide who he can trust—including a former flame turned intelligence analyst and a whistleblower deep within the National Intelligence Service. The clock is ticking. The Republic is watching. And the President’s life—if he’s still alive—hangs in the balance. But in a world where the truth is classified, can one man outmaneuver the machine designed to silence him?