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“I, Lethia Ashcroft, accept your rejection, soon-to-be Clown Alpha of the Rotten Obsidian Pack, as my ungrateful, idiotic mate. May your divorced life find its hellhole.” ***** Year 2666. Werewolves and their kin have long embraced civilization, seamlessly blending into the high-tech world alongside humans. It is the year Lykon Haven hosts its once-in-seven-year event to select a new leader—one who will govern the shifting dynamics of werewolf packs across the country. It is also the year Lethia Ashcroft faces the ultimate humiliation when her mate, her husband, rejects her because of the infidelity she never committed. When she tries to flee exile while pregnant, she is caught in an assassination attempt—one that leaves her possessed by a seductive spirit fox. The creature needs a vessel to search for her beads and, in exchange, grants Lethia the power to protect her unborn child. But, that untamed spirit tangles her with three dangerously irresistible Lycans from Lykon Haven who claim to feel the mate bond with her. A stoic, protective doctor. A brooding, dominant businessman. A charming, playful celebrity. All Lethia wants is to reclaim what was rightfully hers and live a peaceful and comfortable life, alone with her baby. But the mischievous Moon Goddess seems to take great pleasure in twisting her fate. ***** Strong FL Mature Content Dark Fantasy with Sci-Fi & Paranormal Elements

Alia is a skilled thief who, in search of a legendary treasure, sneaks into a castle under the cover of night. However, she unexpectedly witnesses the castle’s owner, the handsome and cold-hearted billionaire Marcellus, murder his wife. In the chaos of her escape, Alia is discovered and killed by him. But death isn’t the end. Alia wakes up to find herself reborn a year earlier, this time in the body of the wife Marcellus had killed—Livia. Faced with the man who had once killed her, now acting outwardly kind but still harboring deadly intentions, Alia knows she must uncover the truth within a year and avoid the same tragic fate. Her plan? Escape the castle and steal the treasure. During her time in the castle, Alia discovers that Livia’s identity is far from simple, and she soon finds herself tangled in a deeper conspiracy. Marcellus’s younger brother, Elias, has a close, secret relationship with Livia, one that seems to involve hidden feelings. As Alia secretly investigates Marcellus’s true intentions, she is drawn to his conflicting mixture of gentleness and coldness. At the same time, the body of Livia compels her to develop feelings for Elias, whose tender care for her awakens a sense of warmth. Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, Alia realizes that every person’s motives are more complex than they first appear, and she must make difficult choices between truth, revenge, love, and survival. As the one-year deadline approaches, the conspiracy unfolds, and Marcellus’s true intentions toward Livia are exposed. Alia finally finds a chance to escape. But with emotions tangled and fate inextricably linked to the castle, will she choose revenge and freedom, or will she find redemption and true love within the deadly walls of the castle?

#WSA2025 Word went around that no one that had ever knocked on the esteemed Eleazar family’s doors seeking shelter were turned away. Fleeing the prince of Lustris no less, Arabella Sterling held out hope that those weren’t mere rumors as she crossed the border over to Umbraria, home to all creatures of the night. A land where noble blood like hers was a highly coveted delicacy. As such, she wasn’t turned away, but since the Eleazars ran no charity, Arabella was compelled to become the sole blood provider to the heir of the family in exchange for safety. Though never, in a million years, did she imagine that what had started as a simple trade off, could morph into a swirl of tangled passion when the cold and stoic vampire she served showed interest in the young woman beyond the crimson nectar coursing her veins.

Elara Blake is living every girl's dream — a world-famous model gracing the covers of Vogue, walking exclusive runways in Paris, and drowning in luxury. But behind the flawless photos and glamorous life is a girl who feels completely lost. Craving a break from fake friendships, constant paparazzi, and a life that never feels real, Elara makes a bold move: she enrolls in a regular high school, disguised as a nerdy nobody, hoping to finally experience a normal teenage life. With the help of her wild, loyal best friend Leah, Elara becomes "Ellie Brown" — the awkward new girl in baggy clothes and oversized glasses. But fitting in isn’t as simple as she thought. High school comes with its own set of problems — mean girls, secret crushes, mysterious boys with dangerous eyes, and classmates who are sharper than they seem. As Elara juggles her secret modeling career and her undercover school life, her two worlds start to collide. The more she tries to hide, the more tangled things become. And when feelings get involved — especially with the one guy who seems to see right through her — Elara realizes she might not be able to keep her secret forever.

In a world where power and ambition reign supreme, Lina Ray stands as an unshakable force. A cold, ruthless woman who has carved her empire in the worlds of fashion and music, she refuses to believe in love. Hardened by experience, she sees emotions as nothing more than distractions, weakness she cannot afford. Christian Romano, the formidable Charming ASURA of the underworld, a man of pragmatism and ambition. When their worlds collide amidst the grandeur of Italy, fate weaves a tangled web, drawing them inexorably closer together. As Lina and Christian embark on a tumultuous journey of collaboration, their connection deepens, transcending the boundaries of their disparate lives. As they navigate a ruthless battlefield of ambition, betrayal, and control, their partnership is tested at every turn. But when dark forces threaten to dismantle everything they've built, will Lina and Christian remain adversaries, or will their connection become their greatest strength?

What if the devil has a son? What if his son decides to carry out a rebellion in hell like he had done in heaven? What if the rebellion breaks through and the devil’s son escapes from hell with a handful of demons? What if the devil’s son comes down to earth? And what if he resides in the body of a priest? When Ivie touched people, she could see excerpts from their past or their future, when Ivie touched Father Chibuike, she only saw darkness. Together they would fight the shadows of death that made the students of St. Stephen Immaculate college commit suicide. She could have escaped her twisted fate, but she agreed to hold the priest’s secret, and soon she told him hers!

In a world where magic reigns supreme and technology from a lost civilization lurks in the shadows, Aether Draven is reborn. Once a forgotten soul drifting in the abyss, he awakens in a new body—one marked by an ancient system and bound to a mythical artifact of unfathomable power. But this world is cruel. The strong devour the weak, necromancers raise armies of the dead, summoners control monstrous beasts, swordsmen cut through space itself, and mages bend reality to their will. As factions wage war for dominance, Aether refuses to be a pawn in their games. Armed with a system unlike any other, remnants of forbidden high-tech knowledge, and an unyielding hunger for power, he will carve his own path—gathering only the strongest and most loyal allies to build a faction that will shake the heavens. Yet, amidst the chaos, an ancient secret stirs. The origins of his reincarnation, the truth behind the system, and the connection between magic and the lost technology all lead to one terrifying revelation—one that could reshape existence itself. With enemies lurking in every shadow and love tangled in the web of fate, Aether Draven’s ascension begins.

Harley What started as a mindless, blurted confession has turned into a mess I never saw coming—an endless spiral of emotions, tangled with Clad Storm, the bad boy of the season and my ex-crush. The one who’s made it clear he’s here for revenge, yet every time he looks at me with those damn chocolate-brown eyes, I fall deeper. The worst part? I know exactly why he’s here. To make me pay. To make me feel the sting of what happened years ago when I rejected him. But somehow, I can’t walk away. And then there’s the kicker—he made a proposal to my younger sister. But for some reason, he won’t let me go. Now, here I am, stuck between a rock and a hard place, caught in the web of New York’s most notorious biking genius and CEO. I should walk away. I should be the smart one. I should obey my parents’ wishes and do what’s expected of me. But every time he smiles, every time he touches me, I forget what I’m supposed to be doing—resisting him.

Shadowborne Estate is set among the remote heights of Mount Umbra. Its residents are the most feared family of assassins across the globe, and they are known by only one name: the Shadowborne. The mention of their name strikes fear on the lips of kingdoms, and death knocks quietly on the doors with unfailing accuracy. Trained from childhood, each an exceptionalist in their own right as shaped by the harshest of absolutist abuse and untamed loyalty to the family's dynasty. But the youngest successor, Kael, who begins to question the morality of the family’s line of work, becomes the catalyst that causes cracks in the family’s otherwise ironclad code. Kael, driven by curiosity and a desire to break free, seeks out the truth hidden in the Shadowborne archives: truths about where they come from, the curse that binds their bloodline, and the cost of wielding the magic that can ultimately consume them. Kael’s contentious actions set off a cascade of events that will find him at odds with his merciless siblings, who will do whatever it takes to protect the Shadowborne legacy. As alliances change and betrayals pile up, Kael must make a choice: Will he destroy the legacy he was born into or adopt it to protect those he loves? Twilight of the Shadowborne Legacy is that of loyalty to family and respect for blood, tangled as it is with dark legacy, the struggle for a generation between adoration of our lineage and defiance against our hearts.

Tyler thought he had everything: good grades, a loving girlfriend, and a picture-perfect life. But everything shatters when an anonymous text warns him that his girlfriend, Alexis, is cheating. Dismissing it as a prank at first, Tyler’s world is turned upside down when he catches her in the arms of Logan Carter—the arrogant, untouchable captain of the football team. Heartbroken and humiliated, Tyler finds himself tangled in an unexpected game of cat and mouse with a mysterious texter. But things take a surprising turn when Tyler discovers that Logan was the mysterious texter all along. Fueled by anger, confusion, and a strange attraction he can’t explain, Tyler demands answers—only to receive an unexpected confession and a kiss that changes everything.

Being the pack defect is bad enough. Getting REJECTED? By your own fated mate? Yeah. THAT is a whole new level of low. Ava Grey is the pack defect, a wolfless shifter. She struggles through life with the vague dream of freedom. Her opportunity comes when she's suddenly informed that she will be attending the Lunar Gala, an annual ball for young adult shifters to find their fated mates. And she finds him. He's beautiful and intense, and his kisses send desire through her veins like a drug. Until he REJECTS her. Ava isn't about to go back to her dreary life. She escapes and forges a new identity far from her pack, and far from her alpha mate. She makes new friends and is even forcefully adopted by a hilarious husky. But just as she settles in and finds happiness, strange things begin to happen... Her husky has been holding secrets. She's hearing whispers that shifter packs all over are looking for her. And she can smell a familiar scent in her apartment, which makes no sense at all... because the man it belongs to rejected her. FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE: Updates scheduled for 5-7 days a week as I continue recovering and working on my new WSA entry. Thank you for your patience as we move into book 7! --------- This is a wolf shifter romance with multiple triggers that like to waltz hand in hand with all the dark themes through a meadow of dead flowers. In this book you will find the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Laugh, cry, rage; you can do them all as you follow Ava in the rather perilous journey of being a wolf shifter in this generation of werewolf romance. There are R18 scenes sprinkled throughout this book like candy popping out of a pinata. Please read responsibly. ------- AUTHOR DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/ApNZDux8kj

For ten years, Elena Morrison gave everything—her heart, her career, and even her family—to a man who cast her aside for another. When her world shattered, she leapt to her death, only to wake up a decade earlier. Determined to rewrite her destiny, Elena vows to avoid the man who betrayed her and protect her future. But her plans take a sharp turn when she uncovers the truth: she isn’t just a discarded wife. She’s a stolen heiress, and her entire life has been a lie. Now caught in a whirlwind of forbidden love, family secrets, and dangerous schemes, Elena finds herself in a sudden marriage with Victor Sterling, a man as dangerous as he is alluring. Together, they must uncover a tangled web of deceit that stretches back decades. Will she reclaim her life, or will the same forces that destroyed her before rise again to take everything?

Seventeen-year-old Kara's life is turned upside down when her mom uproots her from Los Angeles to Monowi, a tiny, mysterious town in the middle of nowhere, all because of yet another boyfriend. Monowi isn’t just strange because it’s quiet and remote. Kara begins having recurring nightmares, and as she uncovers the town’s secrets, she starts to suspect werewolves might be real. But no one believes her, leaving her feeling trapped between her imagination and reality. To make things even more complicated, her mom’s boyfriend has super-hot sons, especially Rox, who’s technically her stepbrother but seems way too magnetic for her to ignore. As the town’s mysteries unravel and her relationship with Rox grows increasingly tangled, Kara discovers she might play a much bigger role in Monowi’s dark history than she ever imagined. Who knows, she might even be a queen. Crazy, right?

The city of Toronto unanimously formed a shadow government named The Underworld. Aimed to execute criminals, and people with powers deemed "corrupt", the story focuses on Eugene and his group that were assigned to investigate a series of crime scenes that are tied to a girl with immortality.

Seong Eugene, a student at Gukcheon University, is recognized for his latent potential as a hunter but shows no signs of awakening by the age of 21. One day, his intense desire to awaken triggers his latent abilities, and he awakens with a new smartphone app. He invests five points to increase his physical attributes, specifically enlarging his penis to 16 cm. As he explores his abilities, he discovers he can conduct random draws for items and skills, acquiring several items and a complete recovery skill. His unique ability allows him to enter fictional worlds, and he decides to test this by entering an AV film he watched a week earlier, SV-7495. *** For advance chapters visit my Patreon. Link: patreon.com/aarvan

In a city where murder is a message and secrets are currency, journalist Dawn Wendworth is no stranger to the darkness lurking behind Duncaster’s polished facade. But when bodies start turning up marked with unholy symbols and blood-red flowers, she knows she’s chasing a story that could get her killed. Then she meets him. A whispered name in the underworld. A shadow that leaves no trace—except for the bodies in his wake. The Vida Killer. Dawn should expose him. He should silence her. Instead, they strike a dangerous deal: She keeps his identity a secret, and he helps her hunt the cult behind the killings. But the deeper they go, the more tangled she becomes in a web of betrayal, forbidden desire, and a man whose touch should terrify her—but only leaves her wanting more. And just when she thinks she can control the fire, Detective Ezra Ruthwell arrives in Duncaster—charming, relentless, and far too determined to unravel both the murders and the secrets Dawn is keeping. Now, she’s caught between two dangerous men: One who kills for a living. One who hunts killers. And her own heart—a traitor in its own right. Some truths are meant to stay buried. Some love stories are meant to end in blood.

Humanity’s greatest calamity, the war of Miseria, raged for 15 years in the 1800s, a conflict so ruthless it made demons seem merciful. Every nation joined the war—powerful ones fought like beasts, while smaller ones struggled to survive. By the end, one-seventh of the world’s population lay dead, starvation claimed countless more, and the damage exceeded a trillion. The world reeked of blood, decay, and endless suffering. And yet, no one knew what had triggered the war. the only notable thing was that A mysterious fossil was found under the antarctic waters. Now, seven years later, the world is still recovering. The Industrial Revolution has ignited rapid progress, In the city of Akuro, located in the heart of Antarctica, an 8-year-old boy, Shin, and his younger sister search desperately for their missing mother. Their struggle for survival leads them onto a path tangled with secrets—secrets that could reveal the true cause of Miseria.

Destiny ties with two people, whenever they are and who they come to be as long as they are destined with each other, the red string can only twist, take many turns or tangle but will never break. On the day of their birth, they are already tied by the Supreme Reader and will leave their story to these individuals as they please. Conflict may arise between them but at the end of the day, such people will pass through with their every encounter holding a meaning. ----------------- Cover is edited and drawn by me First book of the Hana Series DISCLAIMER: Any names. objects, ideas, and characterization written/mentioned in the story are PURELY by fantasy, of the human mind, and does not to harm anyone or anything in the realm of reality. [Includes side stories and other love tropes] [Slightly gore and twisted] [Humor included] [Author updates 5-7 days] [Action and Adventure]

When a battle-hardened female soldier from modern Earth is killed in action, she expects nothing but darkness. Instead, she awakens in a grand, medieval-style throne room—summoned as a knight to serve the beautiful princess of a powerful kingdom! Bestowed with enhanced strength, agility, and a legendary sword, she is tasked with protecting the kingdom from invading forces and dark conspiracies. However, her unwavering loyalty, confidence, and sheer badassery make her the object of affection for far more than just the princess. Soon, noble ladies, rival knights, fierce warrior queens, and even enemy generals begin falling for her. While she just wants to do her duty as a knight, she somehow keeps getting tangled in romantic misunderstandings and intense declarations of love. With war looming on the horizon, a royal court filled with intrigue, and a growing harem of powerful women vying for her affection, how will she navigate her new life as both a legendary knight and an accidental yuri heartthrob?

Virginia Mustfill, a young and ambitious student at Horndick University, lived an ordinary life until one day her fate was irrevocably changed. A mysterious spell cast by an evil sorcerer transported her to an unknown and perilous world, where a dreadful curse reshaped her body and tarnished her mind. Now she is Eugene, a young man forced to battle inner demons and a curse that drives him into the arms of other men. Only by succumbing to this compulsion can he maintain his sanity and continue his search for a way to break the magical chains that have bound his life to unbearable dependency. Can Eugene find a path to salvation and reclaim his true self? Or will the curse consume his soul, leaving no hope of return?

After her life had become a series of tragedies, Maya suddenly woke up in a hospital, finding herself a victim of an extraordinary lightning strike. Strange, inexplicable occurrences begin to unravel around her, and her once-dull world feels increasingly surreal. Before long, a mysterious woman arrives at her doorstep with a startling revelation: Maya’s suffering has granted her a new power. With nothing left to lose, Maya follows her into Mellgrah—a hidden world where witches and magic found their sanctuary long ago. In Mellgrah, Maya is offered a coveted place at the prestigious Amellan Academy. Thrilled by the promise of an extraordinary new life, she eagerly embraces her newfound path. However, as she navigates the competitive and enigmatic world of young mages, Maya begins to uncover dark secrets lurking beneath Mellgrah’s surface. The further she’s drawn into this realm’s tangled history, the more she realizes that her arrival may have been no coincidence. Bound to a fate larger than herself, Maya must decide whether to embrace her role in Mellgrah’s uncertain future—or risk losing everything.

Fragments of the Infinite Nova Quinn was born into nothing—just another street orphan in a city that devours the weak. Surviving by wit and theft, he never questioned the past. Until the past came for him. A dangerous heist gone wrong leads him to an impossible truth: his parents' deaths were no accident. Their fate is tangled in forces beyond understanding—a mystery that defies time, science, and reality itself. Hunted by a ruthless gang leader and watched by a shadowy organization, Nova’s only allies are a reckless childhood friend with secrets of his own and a drunken traveler who knows too much. As he uncovers clues buried in forgotten myths and advanced technology, the lines between past, present, and future begin to blur. Because in a world where the rules of reality can be rewritten... who controls the truth? Genres: Sci-Fi | Fantasy | Action | Mystery | Adventure If you love: Time-travel twists, betrayals, deep lore, and a slow-burn mystery, this is for you. Start reading now. The Infinite awaits. ---

[Webnovel Rising Star ll Contest] What will you do if you are the younger brother of the number one genius under the heavens? What will you do if you know whatever you do, it will barely be a breeze before the raging flood of your brother's actions? Will you envy him, will you hate him, or will you support him and become a side character of an ever changing dangerous world? This is the situation Eugene found himself at, a boy filled with envy and jealousy toward his brother but also can't help to love him with all his heart. Unfortunately, the world never gave them time to process their complex emotions as things change everyday that seek to not just kill them but destroy their very homeland. This is a world that is barely functioning due to the illusion of hope! The more ignorant you are, the more free you are but power comes with responsibility. Knowledge comes with the dangerous realization that the future is bleak and despair is around the corner. Eugene found himself born in a world that ‘Awakened’ as they called it, humans devolved from Apex Predators centuries ago and are barely cattle for the ever evolving beasts and monsters. Two things saved the humans from extinction, and it wasn't their knowledge or weaponry; they are all useless against intelligent beasts that can do better. What saved them was some benevolent beasts that took them as servants, slaves and some as cattle for rearing. The second thing that saved them was the appearance of Gateway that led to various realms in unknown dimensions that aids them to make a pact with willing beasts. They finally gained strength and power and huddled around Gateways and built Settlements. Eugene found himself in a race against time as he dived into an unknown dimension, filled with mystery and danger that might have the answers everyone desire. [Webnovel Rising Star ll Contest] Please show your support through comments and reviews!

Ever heard of someone who's perfect and fake at the same time? Someone who had both a perfect and imperfect life? Someone who seems to have it all but hides a life full of cracks? Rain Sin Williams, the king of ladies, a star athlete and the top student in his school. On the outside, he's flawless– a guy everyone envies but a victim of something darker on the inside. Beneath his perfect facade is a guy who carries dark secrets no one knows. He was doing just fine, keeping his demons buried, until she arrived. June Silver Williams, a once famous writer who lost everything. His beautiful neighbor next door, the first person to ever witness his perfect life and the secrets he harbors. His neighbor at home, his desk mate in school and now, the unwanted witness to the skeletons in his cupboard. She likes him, he hates her. She wants to keep him, he wants to get rid of her– they clash at every step but always stand on opposite sides. But everything becomes even more tangled when another woman enters the picture–Bliss Valon, the only person who knows both June and Rain's deepest secrets. UNTIL I MET YOU!

In a world of darkness and betrayal, Claudine, a captivating human girl, is torn between her adoptive werewolf family and two rival alphas, Denzel and Reid. As she battles the torment of her family and the seductive power of the corrupt alpha, Claudine must make a fateful choice: loyalty or love, family or destiny. Will she find the strength to forge her own path, or will she be consumed by the shadows that surround her?

Synopsis I used to have it all—popularity, a carefree high school life, and the attention of anyone I wanted. But then I met Keiko. She wasn't like the others—quiet, reserved, completely unfazed by my usual charm. I don't know why, but something about her pulled me in. Before I knew it, our lives got tangled in ways I never expected, leading to a mess neither of us saw coming. And just when I thought things couldn't get worse… I mysteriously woke up as a girl. Now, I'm stuck in a body that isn't mine, forced to navigate a life that's spiraling out of control. --- Author's note: This story is a romance-comedy with a slice-of-life theme, and most of the story will be told from the first-person perspective of the lead character, Ryusei/Ryuko. Update every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (GMT+7). If you want to read advance chapter and more content, you can check and support me on my patreon page (patreon.com/Kcwon). I also added characters profile and image on my patreon page. Please check it out! Thanks for reading.

Avery Carter tried her hardest to live the life of a perfect, submissive daughter. However, one day, someone appeared claiming to be her real daughter, declaring that Avery was fake. Without hesitation, Avery gave up her position as the "real" daughter and returned to her biological parents. Many expected her to fall from grace after leaving her wealthy adoptive family, but she surprised everyone by lifting her biological family out of poverty. She transformed her mother and father’s lives, making them billionaires overnight. With a hundred billion dollars to her name, she became a master of technology and a talented woman, soaring straight to the peak of her life. But everything changed when she met Alexander Moran, a wealthy and handsome man. He was an absolute bigwig—decisive, cold, and callous. Yet, for some reason, he couldn’t stop tangling with her, always eager to give her all his love. On their first encounter, he said, "I'll give myself up as collateral." The second time they met, she questioned, "Why should I trust you?" After multiple encounters, his tone shifted. "You shouldn't have crossed this line, Avery, if you didn't want it to be like this." a sturdy arm wrapped around her swaying body. Her head grew hazy, and an intentional, hot sigh escaped her lips. 'How the hell did I get myself into this situation?' Avery thought, her mind spinning.

Vivian wakes up with a new face, a penthouse view, and a burning desire for revenge. She's trapped in the life of Vivian Sterling, a socialite with secrets darker than her designer wardrobe. Enter Zhuang Yu, a stoic bodyguard who sees through her charade. Bound by a shared past they can't remember, they must unravel a web of deceit that stretches from Park Avenue to the slums of Colombia. Can they trust each other, or will their tangled history be their undoing?

Sanya Malhotra's life was torn apart when she was forced into a marriage with Aarush Rathore, a man whose heart had turned to stone. Aarush, consumed by hatred and vengeance, blames Sanya for the destruction of his family and the loss of everything he held dear. To him, she is nothing more than a symbol of pain, a reminder of his suffering. But in his cruel grasp, Sanya must find the strength to survive the torment, the cold indifference, and the relentless cruelty that he unleashes upon her. Yet, beneath Aarush’s unyielding anger lies a heartbroken man, unable to let go of a love he lost long ago. As they struggle through their forced marriage, Sanya’s resilience begins to chip away at the walls around his heart. Despite his bitterness, Aarush finds himself drawn to her—her unwavering kindness, her quiet strength, and the depths of her pain. Can love ever truly bloom amidst such hatred? Or will their brokenness tear them apart forever? In a world where love and revenge are tangled in a web of emotional turmoil, their story is one of redemption, regret, and the power of forgiveness. A story of two souls lost in their own darkness, fighting for a light they may never find.

Lila Evadne's life is as composed as her music—until an invitation to her ex's wedding threatens to unravel everything. Lured to a secluded, private island for her past lover's nuptials, she only had two things in mind: the past and the future. Surrounded by her friends from high school, Charlie, a determined journalist and Rafe, a man with a hidden past of his own, Lila expected nothing but a weekend of forced politeness and distant memories. As the island grows more isolated with each passing day, strange things begin to happen. In the isolated paradise, no one is safe from the web of deception spun by Nathaniel’s obsessive desire to reclaim what he lost. Love, betrayal, and deadly secrets collide, leaving Lila with an impossible choice: escape the island—and the tangled web of her past—or face the consequences of a love that might just kill her.