Darren Everett Criss

A/N; [Slow Burn Romance. No abuse or rape.] As an illegitimate child cast out of the Everett family, Selina is forced to live in disguise just to survive in a world that still haunts her while she struggles to pursue her passion. Dreaming of a comfortable life with someone she truly likes, fate entwines her feelings with those of an aloof, mysterious man. Her affection for him remains a secret—until he vanishes. Two years later, she encounters him again, hoping something romantic might finally blossom between them, and they end up spending a night together. But her crush returns filled with ruthless vengeance against her father, the Everetts, and Selina herself. Her world crumbles once more, and fate taunts her further by leaving her with the seed of the very man who wants to ruin them all. She doesn't want the baby, but the dangerous man Zane does. Seeing her only chance to survive his vendetta, Selina strikes a risky deal with him. This time, she must bury her forbidden feelings and focus on reclaiming her identity and embarking on a journey of self-discovery. Can her buried feelings remain hidden when this vengeful man reveals a side of himself she never expected? He becomes protective, obsessive, and possessive, treating her as if she’s the only thing he will never let slip away. Is everything truly about her having his baby? Will their deal end as promised? .......... I hope you enjoy and support Selina's journey! (◕‿◕✿)

In a world scarred by the fall of gods and the blood of heroes, the story of Ash and Betrayal continues. Kael and Lyra, reborn as Dren and Seris, awaken to a land ruled by warlords, god cults, and an ancient darkness stirring beneath the earth. Their forgotten past haunts them, drawing them into a war older than memory. As the ruthless Pale Court rises, led by a mysterious Nameless King and Kael’s treacherous brother Darren Veyne, the scattered realms teeter on the brink of ruin. Shadows of old gods whisper in lost temples, cursed bloodlines awaken, and a long-dead prophecy stirs. Bound by fate and shattered love, Dren and Seris must gather the forsaken, unravel ancient betrayals, and face the brutal truth of their past lives. But every choice comes with a price and the world they seek to save may be beyond redemption. Old enemies return, new horrors rise, and a final reckoning approaches. In this war of gods, monsters, and cursed hearts, love is a weapon and betrayal the deadliest blade.

Over ten years ago, a Bitcoin was priced at $0.008. Today, it is priced at nearly $100,000! It is a fantasy we've all played in our heads. What if we could go back with all the knowledge we have now and invest in some Bitcoins, perhaps in many Bitcoins? Well this is your chance to live that fantasy through Darren Steele, our MC who suffers a soul shattering betrayal in the hands of his girlfriend and her millionaire father. After a sudden death, he regresses ten years to the past with all his knowledge retained and with the Investor System to guide him. [Ding!] [Weekly Quest: Make your first investment!] What! Darren can invest in Bitcoin?! Huh?! The price of one Bitcoin is only $0.08! Since he knows when Bitcoin is going to rise and when it will crash, does that mean he can avoid loss and only make PROFITS?! Indeed! With the Investor System, Darren Steele is going to build his way up the business world as a young investor. Bitcoin will make him a billionaire and he will defeat all his rivals and take down the companies of everyone who once treated him like trash!

Saint Heriyama is 30. He’s not a hero. He’s not a legend. He’s a man who let his life rot in silence. Unemployed, in debt, and emotionally vacant, Saint reaches a point of no return — until a strange encounter in a run-down bar hands him a second chance in the form of a flyer: “Baseball Coach Wanted.” It’s a job he’s not qualified for. A role he doesn’t deserve. But something about it— the memory of his grandfather, the smell of the field, the shape of a bat— pulls him back into a world he abandoned long ago. As he starts training three broken kids—Mailo, Marcos, and Anto—Saint begins to face what he’s spent his entire life avoiding: his past, his pain, and the daughter he left behind. This is not a story about victory. It’s about holding the bat even when your hands are shaking. It’s about waking up after deciding not to. It’s about standing beside others when you don’t know how to stand alone. Some stories aren’t about becoming someone new… They’re about remembering who you were before everything fell apart.

In the year 2091, Earth ran on smart cities, drone deliveries, endless exams, and mild existential dread. Everything was boringly stable—until one Tuesday evening, the sky glitched. > “Ding! Population: 10 Billion. Phase 2 Initiated. Begin Cosmic Protocol.” And reality broke. Portals opened. The laws of physics updated. Every human—student, soldier, or sandwich vendor—was forcibly enrolled into a universe-sized game of classes, quests, and utterly unfair cosmic mechanics. This is the story of Everett Miracle, an 18-year-old who just wanted to pass his college entrance exams… but instead pulled the legendary (and possibly bugged) class: > Cube of Becoming. (Yes. An actual cube. No refunds.) Now, stuck between worlds and saddled with a sarcastic system, a semi-sentient cube companion, and a growing list of completely insane responsibilities, Everett must survive bizarre creatures, broken powers, and increasingly unhinged allies. The fate of the multiverse may or may not depend on him. He would really prefer it didn’t. --- Patreon: [miracle_cube123] Updates: Weekly/Chaotic/Powered by Snacks

“…. I will erase whatever’s left of you. And trust me sweetheart, grief hasn't dulled me. It sharpened me.” The rejected and abandoned orphan girl turns out to be a heiress to the wealthiest family in the Philippines. Alexa Cortez, formerly known as Emily Williams, was rejected and stripped of her inheritance by her adoptive fathers wife moments after his death, forced to live with a different identity. “So this is how it ends?” She asked. Like the torment wasn't enough, torn between worlds of confusion and contempt in trying to figure out a life on her own she unintentionally lost her dignity and got impregnated by her boss. James Everett, son to the wealthiest billionaire in Manila. But the love affair they built over a one night stand was cut short, when James was forced to marry another woman to retain his rightful place as the heir. And Alexa lost her memory while trying to get rid of the pregnancy. As a result of the tragedy, she ended up in the arms of an admirer whom she had been avoiding. A sworn enemy and rival to James Everett. Would Alexa regain her memory? What happens to her pregnancy and her child? Or would she crumble in the mystery of not remembering anything about her past?

Emily was a girl who enjoyed manga, manhwa, BL, and dating sims. Get a job? Sure, it'll fund my fandom! Get a boyfriend? I'll stay digital, thanks! Get married? I'm married to my reading material! Get us some grandkids! And leave my babies (manga) behind?! Emily was fine with just indulging in her favorite series, commenting on webnovels, and playing otome... and shipping random guys in her every day life. Everything was going her way... until a new webnovel came out called, "I Became the Villainess?! So Why Is Everyone Obsessed with Me?!". The plot was just like every other transmigration plot, the story was filled with cheesy one liners, and worst of all... the amount of teenage angst that the horrible villain had is hardcore! Kidnapping? Being held against your will? Dark love? No thank you! Little did Emily know that one liiiittle comment would cause her to be transmigrated into the novel! Not as the villain... not as the heroine... nor a sibling... or a step mom... or any of the usual tropes... she got stuck as the Male Lead, Everette... one of the interests of either the villainess or female lead. Now the villain and the other male leads are all obsessed with him?! "Nooooo! I'm fine with shipping other men, not being a part of the ship!!!" "Scum Villain's Self Saving System" meets "I've been Reincarnated as the Villainess; Every Route Ends in Doom!"

Let's follow a different Regulus Arcturus Black (RAB) in another version of the Marauder era and Voldemort's first rise to power. From multiple perspectives. In J. K. Rowling's original series, RAB sacrifices himself to bring about Voldemort's downfall, and does everything as an heir to the House of Black would do without caring about himself. This time his order of priorities is different, himself first, his family second, and everyone else third if he has time for anything else.

Everett Vale is a janitor… with a PhD. Not a doctor. Not a nurse. Not anyone you'd notice—unless your floor's on fire, your toilet's rebelling, or your soul’s quietly unraveling at 2 a.m. in the hallway. Told through the eyes of Noah, a nursing assistant just trying to make sense of the chaos, this story blends hospital absurdity with unexpected wisdom. Between scent-obsessed coworkers, haunting memories, and mop buckets full of metaphor, Dr. Janitor: PhD in Mop Philosophy explores what it really means to heal—not just bodies, but the quiet spaces people never talk about. It’s a story about messes. About grief, hope, and finding family in unlikely places. About saints in scrubs and unsung heroes with calloused hands and tired eyes. It’s about learning that sometimes the person cleaning up the mess understands the brokenness better than the one trying to fix it. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, if you’ve ever laughed in the middle of heartbreak, or if you’ve ever believed that the quietest voice in the room might just be the one that matters most—this book is for you.

Zaiyila thought she had suffered enough—betrayed by her own mother and sold into marriage with a wealthy, aging man. But on the night of her pre-wedding ceremony, everything takes a dark and unexpected turn. A swarm of deadly snakes descends upon the gathering, killing her groom-to-be and throwing the hall into chaos. Fear spreads as the people recognize the serpents as the servants of the enigmatic and terrifying Snake King, Everett. When Everett himself arrives—a striking, horned man of unmatched beauty and power—Zaiyila finds herself drawn to him in ways she cannot explain. Despite the fear he inspires in others, she feels an unshakable connection to him, one that transcends the realm of logic. The moment she defies the fearful kneeling of the crowd, she unknowingly seals her fate. Taken into Everett’s domain, Zaiyila is forced to confront not only the dangerous, supernatural world she’s been thrust into but also the awakening desires she cannot deny. As she unravels the truth about her past and her connection to the Snake King, she must decide—will she resist the pull of destiny, or will she embrace the darkness and passion that Everett offers? A tale of betrayal, power, and an irresistible bond, Bride of the Serpent King explores the fine line between fear and desire, fate and choice. ---

Dysis Salmon’s life has been shaped by the cruelty of her father, a man consumed by debt and selfish ambition. Struggling to survive in the shadows of his abuse, Dysis is forced into a terrifying new reality when her father offers her as payment for his debts to Alexander Levi, a ruthless and powerful mafia leader. Alexander, a cold and calculating figure, is used to controlling everyone and everything around him, but Dysis is different. Her defiance ignites something in him, both a desire for power and an attraction he cannot ignore. Dysis discovers she has lost control of her life after being brought to the Levi estate, a world of luxury and peril. She discovers the harsh reality of being imprisoned in a golden cage: resistance might be her only chance to survive, but escape is impossible. Despite Alexander’s iron grip on her, Dysis finds an unlikely ally in Vee, a loyal maid and bodyguard who shares her own dark past. Together, they form a fragile bond, but Dysis’s escape attempts are swiftly punished by Alexander, whose growing feelings for her complicate his ruthless, mafia-driven world. Meanwhile, Lucian Everett, the family doctor, offers Dysis a glimpse of kindness amidst the chaos, stirring emotions that further unsettle her. As Dysis navigates this twisted power struggle, secrets about her father’s betrayal and Alexander’s tragic past begin to surface. Dysis must choose between fighting for her independence at all costs or submitting to Alexander's domination in a world full of deceit, deception, and relentless control. However, a terrifying foe that threatens to destroy them waits in the shadows. Love and survival are the ultimate goals in the sinister romance *Claimed by the Mafia Billionaire*, which is full of passion, power, and danger.

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Darren finally goes to school again after the three months of depression due to the loss of his father. Once there he thought that he would continue his usual life, only to be dragged into a series of unfortunate events along with his friends.

Without warning, DC Entertainment disbanded Dream Night—a boy group that had traded their youth for the stage and spotlight. In an instant, everything collapsed. Choi Jae Min, Kim Kyun Bin, Jung Chan Hee, and Darren Hwang lost not only their careers, but also their dreams, identities, and direction in life. Trapped in a spotlight that now feels cold, and with scandalous rumors surfacing after the abrupt disbandment, the four must face a bitter truth: the entertainment industry doesn't always make room for justice. Yet from the ruins, one question emerges—could there still be light after the curtain falls?

Some hearts don't break—they rot slowly in silence. At seventeen, Silas Moriarty believed in gentle words and genuine love—until the world crushed that belief. Rejected by the ones he admired, mocked and called names, and finally betrayed by his first girlfriend in the most humiliating way possible, his heart didn’t just break—it withered. Now, entering his final year of high school on a new campus, he walks the halls not with hope, but with apathy. Love? He’s done with it. Women? Just classmates, nothing more. That’s when Rose Everett comes into his life—a name that echoes across campus like a warning. Gorgeous, infamous, and untouchable, Rose is a gal known for her sharp tongue, bullying streak, and ever-present entourage of jocks. She’s everything Silas swore to avoid. And then her father hires him to be her personal tutor. Forced into close proximity with the very type of girl who once shattered him, Silas braces for the worst. But beneath the layers of makeup, spite, and bravado, he starts to notice the cracks. The moments of silence. The glances no one else catches. Rose isn’t just a queen bee—she’s a mystery wrapped in thorns. As days become weeks and their world narrows to late-night sessions and unspoken truths, Silas finds himself questioning the numbness he's clung to for so long. Can two broken people find something real in a world full of masks? "A Withered Flower" is a slow-burn, emotionally charged romance about pain, disillusionment, and the unexpected ways two damaged souls can collide—and maybe, just maybe, begin to bloom again.

SNARKY. ARROGANT. MISCHIEVOUS Edwin Rodriguez. He caged all his emotions in his heart, faking every expression shown to the world... until she entered his life. She became his key, unlocking the emotions he had long buried. He fell hard for her, changing himself entirely because her parents insisted she date and marry a perfect man. Despite opposing his own parents and pursuing his passion as a famous photographer, he willingly abandoned his beloved profession and dreams for her, assuming the role of CEO in his father's company. He despised himself for loving her so deeply, knowing that even though he transformed, he remained that same snarky, arrogant, and mischievous guy in her eyes. Eventually, he resigned as CEO to chase his dreams anew, urged on by the very woman who inspired his transformation. AMBITIOUS. ALLURING. COOL Everett. Laden with lofty expectations from her adoptive family, she ascended to the position of CEO within their company. Yet, she felt like a puppet whose strings were manipulated by her parents at every turn. All she yearned for was a modicum of freedom. Edwin's arrival in her life created chaos, but it was a chaos that led her to trust him and herself, to smile genuinely, and to crave his love. He became the embodiment of the freedom she had always desired, her first and last love. BUT, everyone carries a past. Despite believing we've escaped it,The truth is that it still haunts like a shadow which never leaves us even at the darkest nights Hello, dear readers, This is my first book. I hope you enjoy it and leave comments so that I can improve and provide even more fantastic content for you to read. Please remember that this is all fictional and the result of my hard work; therefore, do not plagiarize it. You can also find this book on Wattpad—please check it out. ID: christelreadzz

Manipulated into signing a contract with his soul by a succubus by the name of Azuni. Darren must collect the souls of men using his new body and skill set. Darren’s new life as a succubus hasn’t been a very bright one nor has it been an enjoyable one, but he still clings on to hope that maybe just maybe on day he’ll be free from the hell he has been forced into. I do Not own the cover. Credit goes to Angie on Twitter. @MonoTsuki15 and of course if they would like me to change the cover I’ll gladly do so.

Trapped in contract love and misunderstandings, Alexis's life spirals out of control. Homeless after her uncle seizes her house and burdened by her father’s illness, her despair deepens when she discovers she’s pregnant with Greyson Whitmore's baby, the billionaire who is already married to the powerful billionaire Clara Everett. Desperate and confused, Alexis decides to tell Greyson about her pregnancy, and her world shifts. Greyson offers her promises of responsibility, care, and even a serious relationship, giving her a glimmer of hope. But the relief is short-lived when she learns Clara is also pregnant—and Greyson is tied to a secret that could destroy everything. The child Clara carries isn’t his, but to protect his family’s reputation, he’s bound by a promise to maintain the lie. Shattered, Alexis runs away, directionless and broken, only to face a greater danger. Clara, determined to protect her own secrets, has a evil plan that could ruin Alexis’s life.

(Warning: Mature content) She is dreadful and has no mercy. She isn't scared of anything, even death is scared of her. But, the ever daring man dared to look at her, straight at her piercing eyes. Something no one has ever done. Well, she is the QUEEN of her territory and he is the KING TO TAME HER. * To get his sister back from the hands of the evil woman who had kidnapped her, Darren Vladimir is ready to do anything even thought it means putting his life on the life. But it wouldn't go easy as thought as she is not one to please. They made a deal..... A deal with consequences if broken. "You will replace your sister and become my slave, and I will give her back to you..... If this deal is breached, the person you love the most will have to DIE" "Yes I accept..... Just let my sister go." A dangerous deal..... But the famous arrogant researcher, Darren Vladimir, has a different plan in mind. The deal might backfire and he was ready for it...... He is going to TAME HER, the forest vampire and send her to hell where she belong. .......... Ambrosia drew closer and raised his jaw using her middle fingers, staring at his grey orbs, never taking her eyes off or blinking away. The man was determined. He raised a corner of his lips, smiling at her lopsidedly. He wasn't blinking away too but staring at the gorgeous but cold woman who leaned so close to him. "Are you falling for me already?" he asked. She raised a brow at the sudden question but her face went back to her usual deadpan state. "I see you are determined......Fine then, I give you fourteen days. Fourteen days to get me on your bed. If after the fourteenth day, and nothing happened between us, then I might end up punishing you severally. A punishment you will never forget." His smile broadened, "Fine then, but if after that fourteenth day, I succeed, you will also be punished." She smiled and moved back, "You are crazy, aren't you?" she said staring at him. "Fine then, let's make that part of our deal."

Darren never thought the apocalypse would come, but if it ever did, he always assumed he’d be the one person ready for it. After all, he’s watched every zombie show, played every survival game, and read every manhwa about the undead. He was wrong. A week before the end of the world, Darren was just a 19-year-old trying to get by in a rough life—his dad gone, his overworked mother raising him and his sister Riley alone, and the weight of protecting his family sitting heavy on his shoulders. But when the world begins to rot from the inside out, Darren awakens a strange ability: every zombie he kills earns him money, and that money can be used to access a mysterious in-head store. From weapons to food to vehicles, even the rare antivirus drug—everything is for sale, if he can survive long enough to afford it. There’s just one problem: this isn’t a game. Zombies are evolving—some are fast, some are smart, and others can tear through concrete like wet paper. Death doesn’t wait. One mistake could cost everything. And no one, not even Darren, is immune to fear, regret, or pain. This is a grounded, brutal apocalypse where every choice matters, where even heroes bleed, and where the moans of the dead will haunt your dreams. The rules have changed. The world is dying. Darren just hopes he can learn fast enough to save the ones he loves… and maybe, one day, lead the survivors who remain. But first—he has to survive the first night.

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Kant was a hitman for hire—a shadow in the night, a death with insomnia, if you will. He had watched the life drain from dozens. Seeing a soul popping out of a dead body was a first. And it wasn't just any soul—it had to be an irritatingly loud ghost of a spoiled brat Gabriel Everett.

Lucien Alaric Nightshade, age 17, was betrayed—stabbed in the back by his own friend, Darren. Left to die, his soul should’ve faded away. But fate had other plans. One year later... [◆ SYSTEM ACTIVATED ◆] [You have inherited: Death’s Legacy] [Race: Undead - Skeleton] [Title: Heir of the Reaper] [Main Quest: Kill Darren Nightshade] Lucien wakes up in a cold, dark tomb—no heart, no flesh, only bones. Confused and alone, he hears a voice in his head, guiding him. In a world where he knows nothing of "systems" or "quests," he must learn fast. Now hunted by the living and feared by the dead, Lucien must master his new powers, uncover the truth behind his death, and fulfill the Reaper’s will. He’s not just back from the dead… He is Death’s next successor.

My name is Darren and my life is suffering. As I stared at the dead body of the woman I loved more than anything in the world- For the five-hundredth time in a row. On this battlefield where nothing changed. I knew this. But I would continue to struggle against it. For the five hundredth time, I would try again. I grabbed the bastardized equivalent of a long Bowie knife on the ground. Then I shoved it through my skull. I didn't hesitate this time. I always did, but at this point. Pain was a friend that reminded me I could try again. The tapestry of fate is severed. The mind and will forged of steel begins to transform into an unknown material. Unbreakably solid. Fathomlessly immovable. The impossible strength of mind is beginning to solidify. Another push and the gears of change would start to turn again. --- (*Originally Released by me on Royal Road with the name ZAKarpel.) Enjoy!*) This story is extremely fast paced and there is hidden foreshadowing in every chapter. This is a world where hope goes to die. Or it was until someone decided that his imprisonment was enough, and he needed a successor. However, he is not the hero of this story. A series of tortuous events follow that forge a trio of childhood friends into desperation. A successor is born. The cauldron bubbles. The loop starts Anew. But what is their mentor hiding? Things seem to be shades of grey, but some people are just blackened in pitch to their very soul. How can one defeat a calamity that has eaten and repeatedly returns to eat the skills and abilities of multiple worlds? Do the ends justify the means? Follow Darren as his complicated relationship with both time, space, and his Girlfriends (Yes, two women love him, and they will cut a bitch who tries to join in.) Their adventure across time, eventually space, and multiple realities, as things don't go according to plan for anyone. We will find that even in the darkest pits, the light can be found at the top of the highest tower and the moon can be seen in a darkened night. The climb is long. But Darren, Anna, and Jessa will turn the dark world bright again even as the world tries to drag them down into darkness. --- This is inspired by Re:Zero. Worm. Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Mother Of Learning and The Perfect Run.  Thank you so much for your inspiration in all of your works, Akira Toriyama you will be missed. Some of my other favorite authors are, Tappei Nagatsuki, Maxime Durand, Domagoj Kurmaić, And Wildbow, My man, Please stop murdering all life on the planet of my entire soul. But yes, Wildbow, you got me into Grimdark and I hate you and love you in equal measure. No, I do not agree that Ward is a thing. --- The planned release schedule Is going to be Bi-Weekly, every Monday and every Friday, but the plans of men are usually derailed by falling rocks, so we might just find out later that my schedule is completely different. Enjoy!!

Two strangers, Darren, a man striving to rebuild his broken life, and Ashley, a woman caught in the golden cage of her family's expectations cross paths in a moment of mutual vulnerability. One drunken night binds them in a way neither expected. When a pregnancy forces Ashley to confront her past decisions, she reaches out to the very man she once dismissed. Together, they must face societal pressure, emotional baggage, and the looming question: is love possible when it starts with regret?

Layla Chen lost her family in a tragic accident years ago—one she can’t remember. Now living in the quiet town of Crawford, she juggles three jobs just to survive. Her foster family? Cold, cruel, and barely tolerant of her existence. Alphonso Darren is a billionaire by day, commanding the powerful Darren Conglomerate. By night, he rules an exclusive, underground sex club hidden in the heart of Crawford. Charismatic and dangerous, Alphonso lives in two very different worlds. When a twist of fate throws Layla into Alphonso’s path, the two end up accidentally married. What begins as a whirlwind mistake quickly spirals into something darker. The charming man who swept Layla off her feet isn’t who he seemed that night. As secrets unravel and danger closes in, will this accidental marriage draw them closer—or will Layla lose herself in Alphonso’s shadowy world?

The Predator stands alone, without a pack, territory, or any ties, and has the power to devastate several werewolf clans simultaneously. Even the Alphas tremble at the mention of this ruthless, heartless entity. A Predator is burdened with a curse—forever destined to be without a mate. Seconds before her pack is destroyed, Lilian learns that she is mated to the last living Predator, Daemon Pierre—the only man capable of igniting a storm of emotions within her. Lilian now faces a decisive choice: either embrace a mating with Darren and sacrifice the protection of her pack, leaving herself vulnerable to constant attacks from his enemies, or reject him and remain within the confines of pack safety, while hoping that the moon goddess will give her a second-chance mate. The power to choose her fate lies in her hands.

Obsesi bukan sekadar rasa. Ia adalah senjata, dan Darren Ollyxton tak ragu menarik pelatuknya. Di balik nama besar keluarga Almareza yang nyaris terlupakan, ada seorang gadis SMA biasa bernama Alexa Vallerine, yang hidupnya terlihat tenang hingga sebuah senja membawanya masuk ke lorong neraka yang tak bisa ia lupakan. Percobaan pemerkosaan yang brutal hampir menghancurkannya, namun ia diselamatkan oleh sosok misterius yang matanya tak menunjukkan belas kasih hanya tugas. Alexa tak tahu, penyelamat itu dikirim oleh pria yang telah mencintainya dalam diam sejak bertahun-tahun lalu. Pria yang kini bukan lagi anak kecil… melainkan Darren Evandrel Ollyxton, raja dunia gelap, pemilik darah dan peluru, pemegang nyawa para bajingan kota. Darren tidak mencintai dengan cara normal. Ia melindungi Alexa dengan caranya sendiri cara yang akan membuat musuhnya hilang tanpa jejak, keluarganya tiarap dalam ketakutan, dan dunia tunduk pada satu kata: jangan sentuh milikku. Bagi Darren, Alexa bukan hanya masa lalu. Ia adalah alasan untuk menghancurkan siapa pun yang menyakitinya. Luka masa kecil mereka menyatu dalam kenangan penuh darah dan janji yang tak pernah ia lupakan. Tapi cinta yang tumbuh di tengah kehancuran... bisa jadi lebih mematikan daripada dendam. Dan saat Alexa mulai melihat siapa sebenarnya Darren... Apakah ia akan lari dari monster yang membunuh demi cintanya? Atau justru jatuh lebih dalam ke pelukan lelaki yang bisa membakar dunia hanya demi melihat senyumnya?

It was supposed to be an evening with friends, a little too much cheap wine, ridiculous tarot cards and a Ouija board found on a dubious site. Creepy and absurd at the same time, Satanism was just a pretext for tossing around the most blasphemous prayers with a beer in hand. But when Elliot, Anthonio, Ysée, Prudence, Darren, Kyle and Melly finally summon something that actually responds, they realize that messed-up invocations may not be as harmless as they thought. With grotesque nightmares, improvised rituals gone wrong and annoying signs invading their daily lives, the group of friends will have to come to terms with their pseudo-satanic delusions and a much more real terror. After all, what could be worse than having done Something as stupid as this?