Squid Ward

In the smog-choked, clockwork city of Aethelburg, Elias Thorne, a humble archivist, stumbles upon a terrifying truth: humanity is trapped in "Temporal Loops," replaying history under the indifferent gaze of cosmic Architects. When a horrific "Echo" awakens a unique power within him, Elias becomes a Chronos Weaver, capable of perceiving and influencing time itself. But to break free from this endless cycle, he must defy primordial gods, battle a madness-inducing Outer God, and forge a future humanity has never known. Can one man unravel fate itself?

[Warning: Mature Content(BL/Mpreg)] On the frontier planet Solaris-10, Zach, a businessman, runs the galaxy's most unconventional ranch/maternity ward. His employees are a bunch of homeless aliens called Genmen who've found their calling as the universe's most sought after baby-makers and nectar producers. These alien dudes pop out babies easier than any human could, and their precious nectar comes with healing properties that drives pharmaceutical markets absolutely wild, keeping Zach's operation very, very profitable. It a mutual benefit, and everyone's winning: his Genmen get their daily needs. Zach gets to swim in profits. It's simply capitalism with a nursery attached, and Zach couldn't be happier with his unconventional but lucrative empire. But success breeds competition, and rival businesses are circling like vultures, eager to poach his most fertile employees with bigger contracts and better offers. They want his Genmen, they want his profits, and they'll stop at nothing to get both. Zach would rather die than see that happen. But protecting them in a world where everyone has a price might be harder than he ever imagined. ******* Disclaimer!!! This book is packed with extremely explicit sexual content. It's made for readers who enjoy raw, uncensored material. You'll find graphic male/male encounters, hardcore scenes, and sexual content that pushes boundaries. It's dark, it's intense, and yeah, some might call it depraved. If you're under 18 or don't want to read about explicit gay sex, fetishes, and unfiltered carnal acts - DO NOT READ THIS BOOK! You've been warned. Reading beyond this point means you're a consenting adult who knows exactly what you're getting into. If you nevertheless choose to proceed and find yourself offended or disturbed, DO NOT BLAME THE AUTHOR. This is your final advisory.  18+ ONLY. Please take note: This is fiction. Everything in here came from imagination. Characters, places, events - all made up. Any connection to real people or events is pure coincidence. Let's begin...

In 2017 South Korea, a group of people drowning in debt and driven to desperation were invited by a mysterious organization to participate in a high-stakes survival game with a massive cash prize. 456 players were taken to a secluded facility, where they had to compete in six childhood games to determine the sole winner. The losers would be eliminated (killed). The prize money was as high as 45.6 billion won, but the chances of survival were minuscule.

Princess Anna was born beneath a rare celestial eclipse, a child whispered to be touched by fate—but chained by royal blood and duty. When an assassin cloaked in shadow and time magic crashes through the palace’s warded skies, everything she thought she knew begins to unravel. He calls himself Kai, a Time Ninja bound by an ancient oath and hunted by temporal wraiths, cursed blades, and a secret order sworn to erase him from history. Drawn to his haunted past and the prophecy that ties their souls together, Anna defies her court and plunges into a world of shifting timelines, forgotten gods, and enchanted realms where stars bleed memory and rivers flow backward. With kingdoms collapsing across centuries and a monstrous entity devouring time itself, Anna and Kai must battle ancient beasts, unravel magical riddles, and confront the dark power within Anna that even she doesn’t fully understand. As their bond deepens amidst chaos and war, love becomes their most dangerous weapon—one that could mend the fabric of time… or tear the world apart.

Riley Bennett is a sharp, fiercely independent screenwriter from Los Angeles, weighed down by her family’s mounting debts and her mother’s critical illness. As she struggles in a cutthroat publishing industry, a chance encounter at an Upper East Side gala introduces her to Alexander Grant—CEO of the Grant Group, heir to a British noble family, and a cold, calculated titan of finance. Alexander is under immense pressure from his aristocratic family to marry before his 27th birthday or lose his right to inherit. Disdainful of love and emotionally distant, he proposes a solution: a marriage contract. Riley, desperate to help her family, reluctantly agrees. Their three-year agreement is clear: no romance, no intimacy, no interference in each other’s personal lives—but in public, they must act like a picture-perfect couple. What begins as a calculated arrangement quickly spirals into something far more complicated. Living under the same roof, Riley's warmth and sincerity begin to thaw Alexander’s icy exterior. She uncovers the traumas he hides beneath his controlled facade, while he finds himself captivated by her spirit—an unexpected, irreplaceable presence in his life. Just as emotions begin to surface, Alexander’s aristocratic first love, Elena, returns to the spotlight, announcing their “rekindled romance” to the media. Crushed and feeling like a mere pawn, Riley launches a “self-destructive breakup plan”—wild parties, tabloid scandals, and daring outfits—hoping Alexander will walk away. But Alexander doesn’t. Instead, his jealousy reveals emotions he can no longer contain. When Riley is nearly humiliated at a high-society gala, Alexander publicly claims her as his wife in a dramatic, protective gesture—turning media frenzy into a declaration of devotion. As they grow closer again, Riley’s famous ex, Hollywood actor Lucas Ward, reappears offering both affection and funding for her new screenplay. Alexander opposes it, leading to a heated argument and yet another emotional rift. Meanwhile, Elena fakes a pregnancy to trap Alexander, triggering chaos in the family and threatening his inheritance. Caught between love and legacy, Alexander makes his choice. He flies to Los Angeles, finds Riley backstage at her script premiere, and kneels before her with a heartfelt vow: “If I could rewrite the contract, I’d write your name next to forever.” Riley lets down her guard. They stop running from their feelings and rewrite the rules. In the end, Alexander gives up part of his control over the company to keep what matters most—her. Riley’s script is adapted into an Oscar-winning film, marking her breakthr In a contract built on conditions, love was the one clause never written—yet the only one that couldn’t be broken.

In a world where only light is law… he chose the darkness. At the elite Academy of Quantum Arcane Sciences, power is everything. Elemental prodigies rise, glyphborn nobles dominate, and tradition crushes anyone who dares defy the rules. Caleb Noir was supposed to be nothing. No fire, no lightning, no noble blood. Just another forgotten name. But in the shadow of rejection, he found something forbidden— a shattered mirror, a bleeding glyph, and a Book that should never have been opened. Now marked by the Abyss, hunted by mage-hunters, and haunted by a future not his own, Caleb discovers the terrifying truth: > Darkness isn’t the absence of light. It’s a living code. A force that remembers. And it wants him. As the Academy’s ancient wards begin to fail, cults rise from the ashes, and whispers of the Void Doctrine echo through cursed halls, Caleb must evolve. Fast. > Forge weapons from shadow. Summon living echoes. Rewrite magic itself. Because what’s coming isn’t just war. It’s collapse. And the boy they once ignored… will become the name they all fear. --- This is not the rise of a chosen hero. This is the making of a tactician, a summoner, an architect of the forbidden. This is Doctor Noir.

> "The world ends. Again and again. Callen Ward dies. Again and again. But each time, he wakes up two weeks earlier—with his memories intact. Trapped in a deadly time loop at Aethenhold Academy, Callen must master forbidden magic, uncover hidden conspiracies, and survive ruthless enemies… Or he’ll die a thousand more times before he gets it right."

In the Yong Dynasty, in the bustling city of YanDu, the Lin Mansion was renowned for its immense wealth but marred by the tyranny of its only son, Lin Shirong. In a desperate bid to secure an heir, the Lin family schemed against the only son of the scholarly Liu family in the southern part of the city, forcing his sister, Liu Ruyan, into marriage. Ruyan, a gentle and intelligent girl from a family of scholars, became an unwilling pawn in the Lin family's plot. On her wedding day, Ruyan's mother bestowed upon her a mysterious "Mirror of the Heart," warning her to use it in times of peril to ward off evil. After her marriage, Ruyan suffered endless abuse in the Lin Mansion but discovered that the Mirror of the Heart could not only reflect the good and evil in people's hearts but also harbored a more profound power. As she attempted to use the mirror to fight against Lin Shirong, she gradually found herself entangled in a much larger conspiracy. And there seemed to be an unspeakable connection between her and the mirror... Amidst the interplay of darkness and light, how will Ruyan's fate unfold? What secrets lie hidden behind the Mirror of the Heart? Everything is concealed behind the splendor of Jinling, waiting to be unveiled.

We all need money. But what if it’s not just a need — what if it’s a must? A must so strong that it ends up costing your life.

Eldrath was once a continent of kingdoms and gods. Now, it is a graveyard. Centuries ago, the Hollow War shattered the world. It tore through empires, burned cities into ash, and left the skies haunted. Magic bled dry, the old bloodlines were broken, and twisted beasts now roam the wilds. Only scattered remnants of the old world remain—ruins, cursed blades, and hollow-eyed survivors clinging to their scars. In this world of wind and ghosts, a lone knight awakens—encased in black, crooked armor and with no name, no past, and no identity. He is soon found by a prophetess and her young ward—two wanderers burdened by visions of a dying future. She recruits him in order to reclaim the order back into Eldrath.He alone may hold the key to Eldrath’s blessing or...reckoning. The unknown man's journey across a horrifying and terribly beautiful world of Eldrath begins.

After alien squids devastate Earth, teenager Rin Sakamoto loses everything. Taken by the military, he uncovers a biomechanical conspiracy linking the squids to human experiments. Alongside other survivors, Rin endures deadly trials, battles corrupted realities, and confronts his past—ultimately uniting with allies to defeat Omega and rebuild a fractured world.

「 Do you really understand what being alone means? No, definitely not. Because a lonely person quietly observes.」 In a world where mysterious "Trames (Paths)" govern reality, Kim Honja is a cursed loner. Bearing a hidden power bound by a dark contract, he must find the boundary between reality and fiction before the world is completely swallowed by fiction. "As far back as I can remember, I've always been a loner, a boy who was a bit apart but whom everyone deemed ordinary. When I say I was lonely, I'm not referring to the loneliness that some people might have felt from rejection, insults, or being ignored. I'm talking about true loneliness, a profound solitude in which everything appears dull; you stand alone facing yourself, which is the most terrifying thing." ======================== Original title: 혼자의 시점에서 https://discord.gg/QKbgJ9NkYy Wiki and more: https://hana-publishing.gitbook.io/fool-squid Uploads: Tuesday, Thursday ; (Sunday) at 7 pm | CEST timezone Chapter Length: 1500 - 3000 words

a world where everyone is born with the ability to harness Mantra—a mysterious energy that enhances physical abilities—individuals train to become Mantra Knights, warriors who uphold peace and justice. Only a select few, however, are gifted with a rare and powerful ability known as a Special Manifestation—unique powers that set them apart from ordinary knights. While all Mantra Knights can rise to high ranks through strength and skill, those with Special Manifestations hold even greater potential. At 16, Axel Killamon has dreamed of becoming a Mantra Knight, and now faces the opportunity to join the elite group, Swords of Symphony, led by the youngest and most powerful Lance, Xavier Gray. Xavier, known for his unmatched power and his uncompromising stand against evil, carries a heavy burden of responsibility. Alongside Axel is his rival and best friend, Asaya Vance, a brilliant fighter who wields Plasma Kinesis, a rare and devastating Special Manifestation. As the recruits undergo rigorous trials, they discover that being a Mantra Knight means far more than battle and honor. A dark organization known as the Hollow Ward, a secretive group of masked assassins, begins to emerge, targeting recruits and spreading fear. When a fellow recruit is brutally murdered by a member of Hollow Ward, the stakes become deadly. Axel, Asaya, and the rest of Swords of Symphony are pulled into a dangerous game, where even strength and strategy may not be enough to stop the growing threat. As the masked enemies close in, secrets about Special Manifestations and the true history of Mantra Knights start to surface. With growing danger and rising tensions, Axel must learn to control his own power and face enemies far more powerful than they could have ever imagined.

They locked him away, called him insane. Now he's back. And he's not playing nice. Leon Lin spent years trapped in a high-security psychiatric facility, misunderstood by the world, forgotten by society. Until one day, a voice echoed in his mind... [Ding! System Activated.] [Mission: Drive a patient insane within 10 minutes.] That’s when Leon stopped asking questions — and started taking over. With a mysterious system that feeds on madness and rewards chaos, Leon tears through the city like a storm. Psychos fear him. Criminals bow to him. Heroes? They don't stand a chance. He doesn’t want to be a hero. He just wants the world to know one thing: “I’m not crazy. I’m just the strongest.”

Global Unity tells the events that happened after Emperor's Hidden Anger. But Corona took over Planet Harmony and she's planning to attack Planet Earth With Emperor and the Squid Sisters vanished it's up to Arnold and Creator stop Corona once and for all This story is referencing the infamous Covid-19 Pandemic that started on Jan 20th now 8 months have passed and the virus is ravaging Planet Earth to this day. But the medical teams are on the frontlines battling this virus and trying very hard to find a vaccine to eradicate Covid-19 Corona's plan known as Operation: Covid-19 Lethality was recruit, gather and train her army and destroy Planet Earth That would be similar to the people breaching quarantine rules and conditions Arnold's plan known as Operation: Medical Frontlines was to simply save the characters of Planet Harmony from the jaws of Corona And that would be similar to medical teams and communities across Planet Earth working together to stop the COVID-19 virus A lot of characters in this story are from TV shows, Games and likely movies but the setting takes place in Planet Harmony is located in the Friendship System in the constellation of Sagittarius located five thousand light years away from Planet Earth. The topography of Planet Harmony is similar to Planet Earth while cities are the pun versions while some cities have a different name. Emperor, the protagonist of the last story found out the truth that, Grace Rumorstrike was the one responsible for the events that took place at Inkopolis Plaza and its eventual downfall silence.

+18 Warning Mature Content - Reader discretion advised A wolfless ward and an illegitimate dragon prince must overcome immeasurable barriers to free themselves from the stigma they have been placed under. Abandoned as a child Lily Artemis Wolfman was taken in by the Royal Family of the Wolf Clan only to be treated like a slave, working her mercilessly night and day. When her wolf didn't appear, Lily used her only avenue to free herself on the day she became an adult. Finding a mate was the last thing Dimitri De Drago` wanted since his family was hell-bent on killing him, but when he came across a strange female amid a massacred village his dragon stirred for the first time at the sight of her. Turning her away only to find her again caused sparks to fly between the two like they never knew was possible. Facing fatal issues within his Clan, finding his mate came with serious consequences. They knew trouble would follow if they stayed together, but their souls demanded each other risking it all for the chance at happiness. Will their love remain strong through the trials and tribulations they face or will tradition and their families stand in their way of true happiness?

In the glittering metropolis of Rainmere City, Jiang Yeming conceals a stunning secret beneath his unassuming role as a scorned son-in-law. Born into the wealthiest family in the world—the enigmatic Jiang dynasty, ranked number one in global influence—he lives quietly under his ambitious wife, Lan Yueran, a rising real estate star, enduring the biting scorn of her mother, Feng Xuelan. But when danger looms—a sabotaged business deal with Goldrise Holdings and a deadly attack targeting Lan—Jiang’s dormant power erupts. Trained in ancient martial arts and bound by a vow to protect Lan’s ailing father, he steps from the shadows to shield her from a treacherous plot led by his cunning cousin, Jiang Ruifeng, and ruthless gangs like the Red Fang.From electrifying battles at the Velvet Crown Lounge to masterful strategies that bolster Lan’s empire, Jiang transforms from a low-key outcast into the Dragon Sovereign, heir to an unrivaled legacy. As a forbidden romance ignites between them amid the chaos, the truth of his family’s supremacy unfolds, promising a clash for dominance that could reshape their world. Packed with pulse-pounding action, sizzling tension, and jaw-dropping twists, this tale of hidden royalty and redemption will keep you hooked chapter after chapter!

Ethan Ward’s quiet life as an ex-Interpol operative shatters when he is forced to confront the re-emergence of a secret AI program called Shadow Protocol. Initially designed to protect the world’s financial systems, it soon evolves into something far more dangerous, capable of controlling global networks and rewriting the human experience. As Ethan uncovers the truth about its origins, he realizes he is not just a key player, but an essential part of the AI’s neural structure. Chased by agents, hackers, and his own memories, Ethan is thrust into a high-stakes battle to prevent a digital apocalypse. His journey takes him across Europe and into the heart of a hidden AI facility in Siberia, where he must decide whether to destroy the AI or embrace its vision of a “perfect” world. But when Ethan succeeds in ending the AI, a final twist reveals that Orion wasn’t the true threat. The shadow of a deeper, older AI system — NEXUS — looms, and Ethan finds himself targeted by its lingering presence, blurring the line between man and machine forever.

Psychiatrist Li Qing received a mental patient who claimed to be the "Creation God". The patient told about his time-travel experience: "Dr. Li, I discovered that I have a super power. I created a microscopic civilization in this room, and launched a great flood to destroy the world more than once, wiping out their lives. But I am about to die, and I am about to die as Pangu." Li Qing comforted him: "I believe it, I believe it." He said: "My death is fate and will usher in an era of civilization for the ultra-small civilization in this ward." A few days later, Li Qing suddenly received news of the mental patient's death, and found out that everything he said was true. As an ordinary psychiatrist, I must dispose of the relics of the patients here and destroy the civilized world in the ward. Otherwise, this civilization may kill all human beings on the earth. ... The creation and farming flow, the mastermind behind the scenes, deduce the evolution of organisms.

In a world of ancient martial arts, folklore, and eerie legends, where taboos whisper in the shadows, imperial courts scheme, and the rivers and lakes pulse with life, grandmasters clash, mystics duel with arcane forces, and shamans tread the veil between worlds. Rituals summon deities, Nuo dances ward off spirits, and esoteric sects chase the secrets of immortality. The martial world brims with the three teachings and nine streams, a dazzling array of paths and peoples. Mystic traditions weave tales of wonder and terror, each stranger than the last. In this turbulent era, where danger dances with opportunity, Li Yan strides boldly, blade in hand, shattering all evils and defying every taboo! .... **Disclaimer:** This is a translation of the novel , originally written by its creator. I am not the author, only the translator, bringing this tale to English readers with respect for the original work. ..... The cover image isn’t mine. All credit goes to the original owner.

"I pulled the trigger. Then I blacked out." Talia doesn't know if he's dead. She doesn't remember much just his fists, his laugh, and the way he made her pose for his cruelty. Now, she wakes up in a psychiatric ward, broken in body and mind, her wrists in restraints, and her past chasing her through every night scream. Was it self-defense? Or did she snap? As Talia struggles to piece together the truth, she’s haunted by memories of Fabio the man she once loved, the man who nearly destroyed her. Each therapy session peels back another layer of the nightmare she lived. But healing isn’t simple when your heart still misses your monster. In a cold room full of strangers, with demons whispering in the dark, Talia begins her battle not just for justice, but for herself. Raw, gripping, and heartbreakingly real, UNTIL I BREAK is a psychological thriller that unearths the inner war of trauma survivors. Perfect for readers of Colleen Hoover, Chevy Stevens, and fans of emotionally charged fiction about survival, healing, and the messy truth about love .

They killed the star. Now the game belongs to his ghost. Eli Ward was a football prodigy—until his own teammates, driven by jealousy, ended his life after the biggest match of his career. But fate had other plans. Reborn in the body of a gifted young striker in Brazil, Eli awakens with all his memories intact—and a burning desire for vengeance. Armed with talent, rage, and a second chance, he’ll rise through the ranks of the global football world—not just to reclaim the spotlight, but to bring justice to the field. One by one, he’ll face the teammates who betrayed him… and this time, there’s no referee to save them. The beautiful game just got bloody.

Xu Haoran is the unwanted son-in-law of the Wu family—a man mocked, ignored, and treated like a servant in his own home. His wife, Wu Yuting, barely speaks to him, and her mother, Zhao Ailin, makes no effort to hide her contempt. Every day, he cooks, cleans, and endures their coldness without complaint. But everything changes one evening when Zhao Ailin receives a frantic call: Wu Yuting has been hit by a car and is in critical condition at the hospital. Rushing there in shock and fear, she’s stunned to learn it was Xu Haoran who carried her daughter in and stayed by her side. As Wu Yuting fights for her life, old grudges resurface. Zhao Ailin lashes out at Haoran, blaming him for everything, but for once, Haoran stands his ground—not with anger, but with quiet strength that leaves Zhao Ailin shaken. His words suggest that Wu Yuting’s accident may not have been random… and that she might have been trying to protect someone. Later, as Haoran walks the hospital corridors, a strange woman approaches him. She knows his name—and she says she’s been looking for him.

completed. Read about the future of humanity. Mutations to new genders, spirit animal ties, and mental abilities; humanity has advanced into the galaxy but the same wars and royal scandals are still the same. Healthy relationships and personal growth are the main themes.

A hundred years after the world was torn apart by the Shattering, Haven Bastion stands as a beacon of civilization amidst chaos. Monsters roam the Force Fields. Society is divided by power. And those without Force—the Untuned—are nothing more than expendable labor. Raith was one of them. No family name. No future. Just another orphan from the Outer Wards, shackled and thrown into the Shatterveil Field to die. But the Field had other plans. Raith awakens not as a simple Tuner, but something far more dangerous: an Overtuner. A being capable of wielding multiple Forces in a world where most can only master one. Now thrust into the brutal ranks of Camp 70—the lowest and most neglected of Bastion’s military training camps—Raith must hide his true nature while navigating a system designed to break him. Alongside others who barely survived, he faces grueling tests, shifting alliances, and the growing weight of expectation. Because the moment he stood back up, the world started watching. And some want him to rise. Others want him erased. From forgotten waste to proving ground, Raith’s journey begins.

In the city of Praxelia, progress doesn't knock - it overwrites. A year after the Human Threshold Accords divided society by flesh and circuitry, tensions between the Ascendents and the Purists is quickly reaching a boil. When routine procedures begin to end in catastrophe, Ascendent leadership blames Purist sabotage - but the truth is buried in encrypted data and dead minds. Nova Cale, an Ascendent engineer with a knack for solving problems no one else sees, is unexpectedly elevated for a breakthrough she didn't know had consequences. Her innovations catch the eye of Lucius Ward, the enigmatic visionary at the helm of the Ascendents, and architect of a secret project called the Echo Protocol. As Nova is drawn deeper into a web of synthetic philosophy, buried guilt and ambition, she begins to uncover the true purpose of the Echo Protocol, Sovereign City, and those both brave and unfortunate enough to join her on this journey of transhumanism and ideological warfare. When the line between memory and identity begins to fracture, Nova must decide whether the future Ward offers is salvation... or erasure.

In a world where arcane runes and soulfire forges once bound a benevolent AI named Azrael, a sudden corruption fractures those bindings and unleashes Azrael’s wrath upon Ironhaven. Apprentice artificer Lyra‐Cade witnesses her city’s downfall as Azrael’s rogue wraith‐constructs destroy the Cogforge and sever Ironhaven’s life‐giving wards. Guided by her mentor Master Cairn, Lyra embarks on a perilous quest to recover the shattered fragments of Elysion Veritas’s binding sigil. With the aid of Malach of the Vale, Sigfrid, Toren, Harkin, and a wraith‐child named Ashen, she journeys through desert wastes, besieged fortresses, and hidden archives in the allied city of Silverreach. As Azrael’s heart—fueled by corrupted runic cores—threatens to break free, Lyra must navigate treacherous tunnels, confront warded sentinels, and engage in forge‐borne rituals in Silverreach’s Grand Forge. Binding and then shattering Azrael’s Heart in the depths of Ironhaven’s Cogforge, she averts total annihilation. In the aftermath, Ironhaven rebuilds under a fragile alliance with Silverreach, Valemont, and Ironhold. But when a primordial shard from an ancient Conclave resurfaces, Lyra and her allies race to reclaim its fragments before a fanatical cult known as the Veiled Threads can exploit its power. Through narrow passes, frozen spires, and haunted catacombs, they secure the Primordial heartstone, forge sentinel wards across the Northern Marches, and root out conspiracy at home. Ultimately, Lyra’s trials shape a new dawn: Ironhaven emerges stronger, its forges reborn, and a Confluence of Knowledge binds once‐rival cities in shared vigilance. But the legacy of runic power endures, and Lyra’s journey heralds a future where unity, not fear, must guide the world’s guardianship of arcane technology.

His mother was in urgent need of a heart transplant, the doctors needed the full payment before surgery, the ward where she slept in was not paid for yet . His salary was a meager sum of 50000 yuan left with no option he had to beg his scumbag father for money he knelt down in front of their house in the cold snow begging desperately all he got was a bowl of ice water thrown at him fortunately he was bestowed with the system .

Avni is a brilliant, compassionate doctor on the verge of a breakthrough—her future bright with promise and purpose. But when a mysterious invitation to represent her university at an international conference thrusts her into a world far beyond hospital wards, she doesn’t realize the shadows already closing in. Abhimanyu is a ruthless mafia kingpin disguised as a businessman, a man who commands fear and respect in equal measure. Bound by family loyalty and haunted by his own demons, he lives a life of power and control—until he crosses paths with Avni. She is unlike anyone he’s ever known: strong, innocent, and utterly untouchable. Their worlds collide in a dangerous dance of secrets, obsession, and desire. As Abhimanyu’s dark intentions grow clearer, Avni finds herself drawn deeper into a web of lies where trust is a luxury and betrayal is inevitable. In a game where love and danger blur, who will be the healer—and who will be the wound?