Hoodie Catharsis

In a world that's overwhelmed by technology, noise, and a kind of spiritual forgetfulness, a barefoot man in a hoodie wanders through the bustling streets of Mumbai, almost invisible to those around him. His mere presence disrupts the cameras, hushes the chaos, and awakens long-buried memories in the people he encounters. He’s unsure of his own identity, but slowly, the world starts to remember. He is Shiva. The god of transformation, reborn in this age of algorithms. As he stirs to life, so does Anika—a sharp-minded hacker who feels disillusioned with the modern world. Plagued by dreams and an unexplainable connection to the mysterious man in the hoodie, she finds herself pulled into a reality that challenges everything she thought she knew. She’s not merely a bystander in this divine comeback—she is Sati reborn, the goddess who once walked into flames and now must rise from them. But their reunion isn’t a fairy tale. Corporate giant Daman Raut, armed with an AI network known as Project Narak, ignites a global conflict—not with guns, but through manipulation of perception. Truth gets twisted, memories are erased, and divinity is ridiculed. As faith turns into a threat to power, Shiva and Anika must awaken the dormant spirit of humanity—not by conquering the world, but by helping it remember. From the quiet echoes of Kailash to the rebirth of the sacred Ganga, from the cosmic Tandava to the digital battleground, Shiva and Sati spearhead a revolution rooted in stillness, breath, and balance. In the ultimate choice between returning and staying, the flame doesn’t retreat into myth. It transforms into the world.

Zara Everleigh just wants to nap. Seriously. That’s all. She’s filthy rich, but nobody knows it. To the world, she’s just the lazy girl next door in oversized hoodies, sipping bubble tea and minding her own business. Until one day… She helps the insanely hot CEO next door by pretending to be his girlfriend. Now she’s stuck in a fake relationship. Reporters are camped outside her door. And the internet is obsessed with “the mystery girl.” Too bad Zara has no time for love. She’s too busy hiding her billion-dollar secret—and avoiding all human interaction.

He was India’s youngest cricket star. The golden boy of the nation. Until a scandal that wasn’t his destroyed everything. Now in Japan, hiding behind silence and a hoodie, he avoids the game that made him — and the pain that broke him. But healing doesn’t come through revenge or fame. It comes through quiet meals, falling petals, and a girl who doesn’t ask him to play again. This is not a comeback story. This is the story of a boy who stopped playing. And started living.

Kael was never meant to be a hero. Bullied, broken, and betrayed by the world, the 95 kg high school shut-in had nothing—no friends, no purpose, just scars hidden beneath his hoodie. But when the world begins to collapse into chaos, and God Himself unleashes judgment upon a sinful humanity through monstrous ancient beasts and divine reckoning, Kael is chosen. Why? Because even when the world was cruel, Kael remained righteous. Gifted with Divine Echo, an S-rank ability that removes all limitations from any power he uses, Kael begins a transformation—both physical and spiritual. From obsessive training and relentless self-discipline, he sculpts his body into a weapon. From heartbreak and trauma, he forges a mind sharper than any blade. And from isolation, he builds resolve—unshakable and merciless. But this is no fairytale redemption. Kael isn’t here to save the world. He’s here to survive it. With humanity collapsing, safe zones crumbling, and ancient predators ruling the Earth, Kael must lead, fight, and manipulate his way through a new reality—one where power is truth and morality is a luxury. He’s no longer the boy others could ignore. He’s the ghost in the fog. The saint with bloodstained hands. The one whose echo will never fade.

In a place that looked just out a story book stood a tall castle in the thrones room stood a magic circle surrounded by people dressed in hoodied robes chanting......as the magic circle lit up on Appeared a boy about the age of 12. A beautiful princess walked up him said....... Princess: O great hero please save our world from the demon lord in name od the creator goddess..... Boy: I have been summoned to another world and as a hero yoshaa!!!!!!!! Unknown: Hands up freeze dont move hand where i can see them ............ You are under arrest.

“All I wanted was a good deal on a used power bank. Instead, I fell into another world wearing pambahay and a hoodie that still smells like Tondo.” Sixto “Pepito” Espiritu wasn’t planning to become the next Isekai poster boy. He just wanted to survive Manila, help his Lola, and maybe start a small online business. But one unexpected delivery later, he finds himself in Sarimanook, a coastal town filled with talking bracelets, mysterious shell-sellers, and fairies who can summon lightning with sass. Armed only with his wits, solar chargers, and an uncanny ability to make friends in weird places, Pepito sets out to build a life in this new world. But in a land where myth and magic are currency, and dragons cry for their missing children, his ordinary kindness might just change everything.

Aiden Reyes just wanted to finish detention and go home—until a rift opened in the middle of the classroom and dropped him into another world. Now he’s stuck in a realm of monsters, magic, and a system that won’t stop pinging. He doesn’t know the rules. He doesn’t know where his friends are. All he has is a hoodie, a sharp tongue, and one terrifyingly rare skill: Soulbind.

Synopsis: The stadium roars with energy as the crowd cheers, a sea of faces all focused on one person—Fellicita. The undefeated champion. A storm in human form, her every spin an explosion of power, speed, and heart. She isn’t just a blader—she’s the force that electrifies the arena, the girl who lives for the thrill of the battle. But then—*a crash*. A freak accident. The sharp bite of metal as it spirals off course, and *boom*—Fellicita’s heart is pierced, literally and figuratively. Time slows. The air is thick with tension as she staggers, clutching her chest, feeling the cold sting of blood. The match is still going on, but everything else fades into the background. She won. But the victory feels hollow. Moments later, Fellicita is lying in a hospital bed, the sterile white walls pressing in on her. Pain radiates through her chest, but it’s the ache in her soul that burns deeper. The storm inside her is far from over—it’s just been muffled. She has to decide: step back and disappear, or keep fighting, risking everything all over again. She chooses to disappear. Enter "Felix". A quiet smile, a hoodie, a new life in a city where no one knows her name. No more tournaments. No more crowds. No more spinning blades—just the space she needs to heal, to breathe, and to find herself again. But the storm? It hasn’t gone anywhere. In this new life, Felix isn’t just hiding—he’s living. With every challenge, he spins with the same fiery spirit that once captivated millions. He doesn’t need a Beyblade to show his strength. He doesn’t need the cheers of a crowd to remind him of who he is. The greatest battles don’t happen in the ring. They happen "after" the final spin. "The fiercest storms don’t make noise—they return in silence.”

Jang Beom Seok is used to being watched. Idol since age 15, center of the stage, youngest in BTSB—he’s polished, beloved, and quietly unraveling. So he vanishes. Not dramatically—just one hoodie, one mask, and a bus seat in the back. That’s where he meets Seo Jin-ah, the sarcastic, ramen-slinging, anime-loving stranger who thinks his stage name sounds like “Bomb Socks.” She doesn’t recognize him. And strangely… he doesn’t want her to. As their paths cross—through drizzle-soaked commutes, ramen shop nights, and tangled misunderstandings—Beom Seok slips deeper into a life he was never supposed to have.

A god needs help building their world they send humans from earth to help them

Maria thought she had buried love forever—until Victor showed up and made her believe again. But when he disappeared without warning, he left more than just heartbreak behind. He left her with his first gift: a soft, pink hoodie. Now lost in grief and grasping for pieces of who she used to be, Maria finds herself tangled in memories, music, therapy sessions, and self-doubt. But maybe—just maybe—the hoodie isn’t a reminder of what she lost... but of who she was becoming all along. The Pink Hoodie is a raw, emotional short story about first love, silent heartbreak, and the quiet journey back to yourself.

Hey everyone! I’m excited to share the first volume of my original light novel series: Bits of Love, Lines of Code – Volume 1 Genre: Romance Slice of Life Tech/Programming Slow Burn Light Novel-style Summary: Ren Takahashi, a shy, hoodie-wearing tech genius, hides behind the online alias GhostHood — a quiet legend in underground hackathons. Despite appearing average in school, he dreams of becoming a real-life Iron Man — not the hero, but the builder of world-changing tech. Enter Aoi Hoshizaki, a bold, gal-style girl with a love for code, a messy room, and a mysterious spark. When she moves in next door and discovers Ren's secret, their world begins to change — from quiet club meetings to national hackathons, late-night debugging sessions to secret rooftop conversations. What starts as teamwork grows into something deeper, more complicated, and far more electric than either expected. Together, they aim for Japan’s most elite tech university — and face rivalries, rumors, and the whisper of love in every line of code.

She wore a hoodie to hide. He wore a smile to distract.At Eden Crest High, everyone knows Nina — or at least they think they do. The quiet girl in oversized hoodies who never talks to anyone, always has her headphones in, and sits alone during lunch. But Nina has a secret — one she's vowed to keep buried forever.Then comes Jayden — the loud, popular, and annoyingly charming guy who gets everything he wants. When he's dared to make the "ghost girl" fall for him, he agrees... until she flips the game on him.What starts as a joke becomes something much deeper when Jayden discovers the pain behind Nina's silence — and Nina starts to feel things she thought were long gone.But secrets don’t stay buried forever.Can two broken teens help each other heal — or will the truth tear them apart?

*Cover art not mine* Raiden has spent his entire life trapped in Cicada's South Rim, running packages for the Squadron gang just to survive in the city's most dangerous district. With nothing but a faded childhood hoodie and an unbreakable desire for freedom, he's resigned himself to a life of poverty and violence—until the day the sky tears open. When a comet of unknown origin collides with Earth in an event known as the First Impact, the world stops. Time freezes. Reality bends. And when it resumes, seventy percent of humanity awakens with supernatural abilities tied to the strength of their deepest desires. But Raiden is different. His yearning for freedom—the most powerful desire on the planet—marks him as one of the Crowned, an elite few whose abilities transcend normal limits. Armed with devastating light manipulation powers that make him nearly godlike, he finally has the strength to break free from the chains that have bound him his entire life. As the world descends into chaos and new power structures emerge from the ashes of the old, Raiden must navigate a landscape where strength determines survival and the weak are crushed underfoot. The same freedom he's craved may come at a cost he never imagined—because in a world where desire shapes reality, getting everything you want might destroy everything you once were. Some prisons are built from poverty and circumstance. Others are built from power itself. And sometimes, the greatest trap is finally getting what you've always wanted.

I shouldn’t be here. I should’ve turned back the second the door clicked shut behind me. But he was already walking toward me,slow, shirtless, sweatpants riding low on his hips, hair messy from practice. And when he looked at me like that? Like I was the meal and he was done playing nice? My thighs clenched before he even touched me. “You need something, baby girl?” He knew what he was doing. He always did. I opened my mouth, but all I managed was a breathy, “I can’t sleep.” His grin? Wicked. “Don’t worry.” He stepped in close, fingers slipping under the hem of my sleep shirt. “I’ll wear you out.” ~~~~~~~~~~~ He wrapped his hand around my throat whispering, “You shouldn’t want this, but you do.” He’s my stepbrother. The golden boy basketball star with too much charm, too many abs, and no sense of personal space. He walks around shirtless like he doesn’t know what it does to me. Sleeps in my bed like it’s his. Steals my favorite hoodie just to say I smell like his. And the worst part? He falls first. He falls hard. And then he starts chasing. I try to say no. Try to tell myself it’s wrong. But when he pins me to the wall, when he whispers filth in my ear with those hands sliding under my dress… I forget every reason we’re supposed to stop. Because he doesn’t kiss like a brother. He kisses like a man who wants to ruin me,and leave the bruises to prove it. He’s not the villain. But he’s not the hero either. He’s just the gift fate left in my house… And I’m the girl too weak to give him back. You can’t spell stepbrother without sin. And I’ve already committed every one.

Meet Boom. Just Boom. (Or sometimes "Lord Skibidi Rizzbender 3000" — he changes it every chapter. Don’t ask.) He’s the most powerful being in existence. He’s also the most accidentally destructive. Every time he tries to help, planets go boom, galaxies vanish, and cows get launched into orbit. All he wanted was to save a cat. Now the United Nations and the Multiverse Council are begging him to STOP helping. He’s tired. Emotionally bankrupt. Socially confused. Also wearing a hoodie that says “RIZZ GOD420” and sipping juice while the universe explodes behind him. But the real problem? He can’t die. He can’t chill. And worst of all — He keeps breaking the 4th wall to roast YOU, the reader. This isn’t your usual sad boy overpowered antihero arc. This is a meme-fueled, Gen-Z-certified, internet-breaking chaotic comedy saga that goes from zero to planetary extinction in 0.2 seconds.

In the heart of Cape Town’s gang-ravaged streets, where the law is often outgunned and the innocent forgotten, one man decides he’s had enough. Brian, a quiet, light-skinned coloured 26 year old from the Cape Flats, wakes up every day surrounded by poverty, crime, and the ghosts of friends lost too soon. But he’s not a soldier. He’s not a cop. He’s just a young man with a black hoodie, a red ski mask, and fists trained by street fights and pain. Armed with nothing but grit, street-smarts, and a code of justice, Brian begins his war against gang lords, drug dens, and corruption. But being a hero in South Africa isn’t about capes or powers, it’s about surviving each night and protecting those who’ve been forgotten. As his legend grows, so do the threats: rival gangs want him dead, the cops want him unmasked, and someone in the shadows is pulling strings far beyond the Cape Flats. In a city where being a hero means becoming a target, can Brian rise above the violence or will he become just another body on the pavement?

Yuki Chen is an influential girl gamer on Ourtube known as The Hoodie Girl. Even though she had a tendency of autistic. Her main job is making game-playing content video and live-streaming, she joined several international championships as a soloist and won many credits. Besides having a good reputation for her good attitude, she also helps several small game companies by reviewing their game and how to fix the bugs. The already bigger companies also tried to recruit her. But she declines everyone. Because in her free time she did many freelance jobs related to programming and firewall protector. As for me, I transmigrated into her body after my death of over-fatigue. This made me crazy, this Yuki Chen is one of the characters inside an apocalypse novel. She didn't make an appearance and just stated once by the original protagonist as a passer-by.

Android Genesis & Revival **Synopsis** **Chapter 1: The Prologue: Birth of a Legend** In a distant past, the mysterious Generation X begins producing Androids, remarkable beings born from a convergence of technology and cosmic forces. Here, we explore the rise of the first Android, a villain whose ambitions led to devastating consequences. The Emergence of the Villain Hunters and their relentless quest to eliminate this new breed sets the stage for the current dystopia, where Androids are hunted, and the balance of power is in a constant state of flux. --- **Chapter 2: The Escape** Emma’s chaotic escape from the G-Moles’ lab highlights her unique abilities and the physical toll of her captivity. Encountering Jenneth, a fellow hybrid, offers both camaraderie and relief, but their shared joy is short-lived as the reality of their circumstances sinks in. Flashbacks of the lab's horrors linger in Emma’s mind, emphasizing the trauma she must overcome. Tension builds as they realize the G-Moles will hunt her down. --- **Chapter 3: The Connection** Emma and Jenneth seek refuge in a hidden enclave within New York City’s underground. They meet Mike, Emma's protective brother, whose fierce loyalty grounds the narrative. The chapter explores the bonds formed by shared trauma, the paranoia of being hybrids in a hostile world, and whispered tales of former allies who have gone dark. This sets up the urgency for a response against the G-Mole threat. --- **Chapter 4: Gathering Allies** The underground community of hybrids is introduced with diverse backgrounds and unique powers. Carly, an inspiring leader, unites them in mutual purpose. As they share their stories and fears, they also discuss strategies for survival. Emma's internal struggle with the virus deepens as she hears about others who succumbed to its influence, highlighting the stakes of their fight. --- **Chapter 5: Training for the Battle** With new allies gathered, Emma and her friends undergo rigorous training. Jack’s enigmatic abilities are revealed in an intense combat session, showcasing agility and instinctive battle techniques. Personalities clash as differing opinions arise on how to face the G-Moles, revealing insecurities and fears among the group. --- **Chapter 6: The First Skirmish** The hybrids engage in their first small-scale skirmish against a patrol of G-Mole robots. This confrontation serves as a baptism by fire, testing their teamwork and resilience. Emma confronts her fears as she displays unexpected strength, but the skirmish ends chaotically, leaving doubts about their readiness to face a larger foe. --- **Chapter 7: A Mysterious Past** In a rare moment of calm, Emma discovers an old journal belonging to a former hybrid. It contains insights into the origins of Androids, hints of their greater purpose, and secrets that resonate with her own struggles. This accumulation of knowledge sparks resolve within Emma and presents a potential pathway to understanding her own infection. --- **Chapter 8: Betrayal and Trust** Tensions within their ranks rise as paranoia seeps in. A trusted member is revealed to be a double agent for the G-Moles, leading to chaos and distrust. Emma must mediate among her peers while grappling with her distrust of her own abilities under the virus's influence. This chapter serves as a pivotal turning point, challenging their initial unity. --- **Chapter 9: Rescue Mission** A plan forms for a daring rescue of hybrids captured by the G-Moles. Emma’s anxiety peaks as her past vulnerabilities are brought to light, testing her resolve. The bonds of friendship strengthen as they devise tactics and gather necessary resources, bolstered by their shared resolve to save their kind. --- **Chapter 10: Face to Face with Fear** As they infiltrate a G-Mole facility, Emma faces manifestations of her fears, both external and internal. She confronts the reality of the virus, leading to a moment of catharsis where she

what happens when Samantha who was finally moving on from the past but that past decides to meet and ruin her future? Is the Hoodie Guy apart of it all or is he also just a victim like Samantha?

I had three simple rules: 1. Never remove the hood and mask. 2. Don’t attract attention. 3. Follow rule one and two at all costs. Simple, right? Well, I followed them religiously—until Jason came along and shattered them all. I didn’t want anyone to know my identity. I just wanted to stay in the shadows, finish school, and disappear. But no, the stupid jock had to get in my way, and now my peaceful, hidden life is in ruins. I didn’t mean to embarrass the school’s golden boy. His name? Jason. He’s the son of the country’s richest CEO. Ironically, I chose this place to hide from my own father, the man I’m trying to escape. I look too much like him, and if anyone made the connection, my cover would be blown. Hence, the hood and mask I wear every single day. But now, instead of just hiding from my father, I have to watch out for Jason, too. He’s vowed to make my life miserable. I still can’t figure out his obsession with me—one minute he’s humiliating me in front of everyone, and the next he’s trying to kiss me behind the bleachers.

The streets were a mess — broken cars, scattered loot, zombie groans echoing through the air. Kim Byeol-ha sprinted at the back of a terrified crowd, his hands casually stuffed in the pockets of his ragged hoodie. A dull thought floated lazily in his mind. “Should I make ramen tonight? Or maybe... tteokbokki? Something spicy sounds nice…” Behind him, a monstrous zombie let out an ugly screech. Byeol-ha glanced over his shoulder, yawned, then slightly shifted his wrist. Puff. The zombie's head exploded without warning, but he didn't even blink. No one noticed. Everyone was too busy screaming. At the front of the street, a group of well-armed fighters burst into view. Their leader — tall, broad-shouldered, in sleek black tactical armor — pointed his gleaming sword forward with authority. “Everyone behind me! We'll protect you!" Baek Ryeo-woon, commander of District 9, the textbook definition of a hero. Byeol-ha stopped running. “Ah. It’s the overachiever type.” He scratched his head and turned to the side, casually strolling toward a side alley to avoid getting drafted into some dumb citizen protection program. Meanwhile, Baek Ryeo-woon spotted Byeol-ha slipping away like a lazy cat ditching chores. "You!" he barked sharply. "Stay with the group!" Byeol-ha tilted his head lazily, eyes half-closed. “Mm? Why?” His voice was soft, almost sleepy. “It's dangerous, idiot!” Ryeo-woon shouted, cutting down two zombies with clean, practiced strikes. “You want to die alone out there?” Byeol-ha considered it seriously. "Not really. But if I die, at least I won't have to worry about dinner," he muttered, shoving his hands deeper into his pockets. Baek Ryeo-woon stared at him like he'd just grown a second head. "Who the hell worries about dinner during an evacuation!?" He stormed toward Byeol-ha, grabbed him by the back of the hoodie like a stray cat, and physically dragged him back into the crowd. Byeol-ha grumbled under his breath, getting hauled like a shopping bag. "Geez, musclehead. Let a guy think about tteokbokki in peace." Meanwhile, Ryeo-woon growled low, half-annoyed, half-baffled: "Great. Just what I needed. Another helpless civilian with no survival instincts." Neither of them knew yet — one was the hidden protector of the entire city, the other... was about to fall hopelessly in love with a boy who cared more about spicy rice cakes than zombie apocalypses.

Some journeys begin when you stop running from yourself. Lily has spent her whole life trying to disappear—into her hoodie, behind her sketchbook, away from the whispers and stares. In a world that praises thinness and punishes softness, she’s learned to see herself through a lens of shame. But college brings a quiet shift. Through art, unexpected friendships, and the courage to confront her pain, Lily begins to uncover something she’s never dared to believe: she is already enough. Told with raw honesty and quiet strength, Chasing Perfection is the story of a girl who stops shrinking to fit into the world—and starts expanding to fill her own. A deeply personal, soul-baring debut inspired by real struggles with body image, bullying, and healing, this novel is a love letter to every person who’s ever felt unworthy in their own skin. You are powerful. You are beautiful. You are not alone.

Superheroes live in Pakistan apart from the world into a jungle at the headquarters of Spiritua Valley: {They belong to their own The Revolutioners Universe and none else} Intro: Badaross { A retired pirate who's always in a green coat and white cultural wear } Men In Grey: { Who are always in a full suit except for the cultural wear } Mr Anti Matrix: { Superhero suit with spines on it a V shaped mask and a cape with Pakistani flag } Snapes: { Like a magician's costume or a politician's as he is a retired magician who stepped into the Spiritual World } The Great Samos: { KIND OF DUMBLEDORE STYLE } Jackass: { Kind of an American teenage costume } Hubble Guy: { Same as he's fat so of his size of course } Fistadu: { All body is plastered except for the eye and always in a black hoodie } { Badaross always in a purple Turban on his head and All characters including his full bearded except for Mr Anti-Matrix }

She was the girl everyone watched. He was the boy no one wanted to see. And she loved him anyway. Yumi Hanazawa was never supposed to fall for the ugliest boy in school — Akiro Kenzaki. He was scarred, silent, and hated for reasons no one remembered. But under the hoodie, behind the sharp sarcasm, was a boy who never believed anyone could love him. She changed that. But the world doesn’t forgive soft girls who love broken boys — and it doesn’t let them keep each other for long. They faced betrayal, silence, and separation. He left. She waited. And when he finally came back… It was already too late. This is not a story about first love. It’s a story about last love. About love that stays even after the heartbeat stops. He was never hers to keep. But she loved him like he was.

"Haah!! I have seen it first so this is mine " Lucy said. "Even if you've seen it first it will be mine because you can't win me!!.... hahahah!! " Bruce said with his irritating voice and ugly face. Lucy complained to her mom which only encouraged Bruce to tease her more. Lucy stormed out of the house and put on her headphones and covered her head with the hoodie and started walking straight to the bakery. These are the times when elders sayings come true. Lucy should have been careful when walking on the road whilst listening to songs. Before she even realized that these are the last moments she is going to live in, it already became too late. Lucy met her end. Lucy woke up as "Thusia" the villainess in the novel called "The Golden hearted princess".Before she even understands if this is reality or not she realised that " Thusia" died earlier than her actual death according to the novel. Determined to leave this world she put herself in the deathbed, but no matter what she couldn't die. She also got to know so many secrets.

Langit malam menggantung kelam di atas hutan Kresna. Tidak ada bintang. Hanya suara lolongan serigala yang bersahutan dengan desau angin yang seperti berbisik—atau mungkin, memperingatkan. Di tengah pekatnya kabut, satu cahaya menyala—sebuah layar. Dan di depannya, berdiri seorang pria muda dengan hoodie hitam bertuliskan “ICONPLAY” di punggungnya. Namanya Iconplay Jago. Bukan pemburu. Bukan penyihir. Tapi gamer sejati. Namun malam ini, ia bukan hanya gamer biasa. Ia adalah satu-satunya harapan untuk menghentikan kutukan vampir yang sudah menelan satu desa di kaki gunung. Konon, para vampir di hutan Kresna bukan seperti vampir di dongeng. Mereka tidak takut salib, air suci, atau bawang putih. Tapi... ada satu hal yang bisa membuat mereka menghilang: Game seru yang bisa mengganggu konsentrasi pikiran gelap mereka. Dan itu adalah keahlian Iconplay Jago. Dengan laptop gaming yang telah di-modifikasi khusus, Iconplay memasuki “Mode Serbu”—perpaduan antara augmented reality dan sinyal sonic yang ditransmisikan melalui game. Ketika ia mulai memainkan game buatannya, layar bergetar, dan dari dalam semak-semak, suara mendesis terdengar. Seekor vampir—tinggi, matanya merah menyala—muncul. Tapi alih-alih menyerang, makhluk itu mendadak berhenti. Matanya terpaku pada layar Iconplay. “Kenapa... aku tidak bisa... berpikir?” gumam sang vampir dengan suara parau. Iconplay tersenyum tipis. “Selamat datang di Level 1, bro. Siap kalah?” Game dimulai. Dan hutan Kresna berubah menjadi arena pertempuran paling aneh yang pernah ada—di mana joystick dan strategi bisa mengalahkan makhluk abadi.

Langit malam menggantung kelam di atas hutan Kresna. Tidak ada bintang. Hanya suara lolongan serigala yang bersahutan dengan desau angin yang seperti berbisik—atau mungkin, memperingatkan. Di tengah pekatnya kabut, satu cahaya menyala—sebuah layar. Dan di depannya, berdiri seorang pria muda dengan hoodie hitam bertuliskan “ICONPLAY” di punggungnya. Namanya Iconplay Jago. Bukan pemburu. Bukan penyihir. Tapi gamer sejati. Namun malam ini, ia bukan hanya gamer biasa. Ia adalah satu-satunya harapan untuk menghentikan kutukan vampir yang sudah menelan satu desa di kaki gunung. Konon, para vampir di hutan Kresna bukan seperti vampir di dongeng. Mereka tidak takut salib, air suci, atau bawang putih. Tapi... ada satu hal yang bisa membuat mereka menghilang: Game seru yang bisa mengganggu konsentrasi pikiran gelap mereka. Dan itu adalah keahlian Iconplay Jago. Dengan laptop gaming yang telah di-modifikasi khusus, Iconplay memasuki “Mode Serbu”—perpaduan antara augmented reality dan sinyal sonic yang ditransmisikan melalui game. Ketika ia mulai memainkan game buatannya, layar bergetar, dan dari dalam semak-semak, suara mendesis terdengar. Seekor vampir—tinggi, matanya merah menyala—muncul. Tapi alih-alih menyerang, makhluk itu mendadak berhenti. Matanya terpaku pada layar Iconplay. “Kenapa... aku tidak bisa... berpikir?” gumam sang vampir dengan suara parau. Iconplay tersenyum tipis. “Selamat datang di Level 1, bro. Siap kalah?” Game dimulai. Dan hutan Kresna berubah menjadi arena pertempuran paling aneh yang pernah ada—di mana joystick dan strategi bisa mengalahkan makhluk abadi.

Sometimes, all it takes is one spilled latte, a mischievous dog, and a hoodie-wearing stranger to rewrite your entire love story. Haruka Sato is a hopelessly clumsy romance author with an overactive imagination, a dangerously close deadline, and a Samoyed named Momo who causes more trouble than he solves. Between dodging her editor's calls and fangirling over a faceless streamer known as RyoTakkun, Haruka’s love life is virtually non-existent—unless you count the fictional ones she writes. As chance meetings turn into tangled fates, and secrets stir beneath shared coffees and late-night conversations, Haruka finds herself caught between the boy who makes her laugh and the streamer she swears she doesn’t have a crush on (lies). But with Cupid clearly drunk on caffeine, will Haruka’s heart survive the chaos—or will her own love story crash harder than her Wi-Fi?