Ambiguous Bets

Billie lands herself a job at the Knight penthouse, eager to finally clear her mounting debts she does her best to earn a decent living. But it's not as easy as she thinks. Lexus Knight is an arrogant billionaire who finds joy in making Billie's work a nightmare. Lexus makes a bet with his best friend if one week lasts without him firing Billie he'll get a handsome reward. But if he succeeds and fires Billie, he'll reward her one million shillings. Billie will do everything she can to get fired, and Knight will do everything he can to win the bet. It's game on. But what happens when you need a simple favor from your boss and your boss needs a simple one from you? Lexus Knight hates his new beautiful hot maid, but he has to prove to his best friend that he is patient and can tolerate Billie. She tests him and provokes him, he's losing his temper but there's something else he's losing and it's his control. Will he manage to keep his patience or lose his control.

Battling an unusual form of personality dissociation, Motan admits to feeling the weight of immense pressure bearing down on him. Amidst this turmoil, he finds solace in a virtual escape called "The Realm of Innocence," a game that has become his sanctuary from stress. In the realm where ambiguity reigns, Motan's behavior is unpredictable and impetuous, making him the instigator and mastermind behind myriad events that spiral out of control. Yet, within the sphere of virtue, his resilience and courage shine through, earning him the admiration of many who see him as the epitome of a righteous knight and a fair judge. When dwelling in the balance of absolute neutrality, he adopts a demeanor of modesty and lethargy, mirroring the ordinary essence of every soul. Conversely, in the domain of chaotic evil, he transforms into a figure of madness and cruelty, embodying the very essence of a demon and deceiver, showing kindness only to himself. "Tan Mo is the most extraordinary Bard I have ever encountered, though he is... perplexing, to say the least," comments Countess Leisha, reflecting on his complex nature. "Mor is a man of distinguished integrity! Having met him just once, I am convinced that he is someone one can confidently turn their back to," declares Gwen, the leader of the Rose Rot, acknowledging his noble character. "If you're in search of the ideal neighbor, look no further than Hei Fan," recommends Alchemist Luna, suggesting his suitability for companionship. Yet, amidst these varied testimonies, a warning resonates, "Don't talk about that man!" indicating a mysterious, perhaps darker aspect of his persona that remains unexplored.

Year 2035. A groundbreaking game—"Glory Lords: Arcane War"—takes the world by storm. With cutting-edge VR immersion, players can feel the pulse of magic, the tremors of battle, and the weight of every decision. But more than just a game, it becomes the ultimate stage for global esports. Elite teams rise, billion-dollar prize pools emerge, and the entire world is swept into the frenzy. But for Ethan Parker, this isn’t just a game. It’s a gamble with fate itself. Las Vegas. Midnight. A secret high-stakes game. On the table lies the world’s only Legendary-tier artifact—the Stone of Glory. Its value? Far beyond a billion dollars. Because hidden within it is a secret—one that can rewrite the very rules of reality. Ethan bets everything. And loses. In that moment, he doesn’t just lose the artifact—he loses his future. Then, the world changes. The game and reality merge. Earth is no longer the world it once was. Society collapses, replaced by a brutal new order where a person’s rank in "Glory Lords: Arcane War" determines their status in real life. The strongest players become kings. The weakest? Slaves. And the one who won the Stone of Glory—Griffin Musk—rises to absolute power, ruling over this new world as its supreme leader. As for Ethan? Once the #1 player in the world, he loses everything—his account, his status, his freedom. Reduced to the lowest class, he suffers, tortured until his final breath. But now—he’s back. Reborn with the memories of his past life, he returns to the moment it all began. This time, he wins the gamble. This time, he won’t let the world fall into Griffin’s hands. But fate has more in store for him… When he logs into the game, he realizes something is off. Not only is he the first player in the world to own private territory, but he also acquires something unheard of—the only Legendary-tier unit in existence: the Green Dragon. And then—something even more shocking. These two Green Dragons aren’t just powerful units. They’re heroes. With growth potential and combat abilities surpassing even top-tier players, they have the power to change the course of the entire game. At that moment, Ethan knows—his path to the top has begun. But the real world isn’t done with him yet. Governments, military forces, corporate giants, secret organizations—and even Griffin himself—are now watching his every move. This time, it’s not just about revenge. This time, he’s taking control of the future. The war of heroes has only just begun…

The world has changed—drastically, irrevocably—and so have its people. For years, humanity has lived without the knowledge of the Server, a mysterious force whose influence has always been pervasive but never as unsettlingly real as it is now. The world is riddled with Glitches, forces that cause irrepressible damage to the Earth's cores and its foundation. Paxton Zen, a sixteen-year-old has been abandoned by his family and betrayed by life itself. But when the Server unexpectedly selects him for a second chance, Paxton is thrust into a reality he never dared to imagine and a game that bets his life at every turn. [CONGRATULATIONS, PAXTON ZEN. YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE LORD POSITION] [REWARDS LOADING….] [YOU HAVE SURPASSED 99.5% OF CHALLENGERS. THE SERVER IS HIGHLY PLEASED] [YOU HAVE OBTAINED FOUR CHARACTER SLOTS] [YOUR RESULTS ARE OUT] [YOU HAVE BEEN GRANTED A 100% CHANCE OF OBTAINING A HEROIC CARD. A 90% CHANCE OF OBTAINING A LEGENDARY CARD AND A 80% CHANCE OF OBTAINING A MYTHIC CARD] [YOUR MIGHT IS BOUNDLESS!]..... Armed with the power of Character Slots and the enigmatic features of the Server, Paxton embarks on a journey to carve out the life he’s always dreamed of—and one he never believed possible. As a newly minted "Player," he faces challenges that go far beyond the ordinary, pitting himself against the lurking horrors of the Creatures of the Glitches, drastic gates that set in uncanny creatures upon the World. ------- CHECK OUT MY OTHER WORK AS WELL; I Regressed and became the Sword Ice King :) This book is inspired by two of my favourite novels, so I hope you like it as much as I do. Also, English isn't my strong suit, so please don't ridicule it too much (^-^)

Ninety-Nine Thousand Memories is a brutal odyssey of LitRPG and Dark Fantasy. Asteron has died more times than he can count. More than 500 lives of agony, trapped in an endless cycle. But when a mysterious blood-red door drags him into an abyss of fractured memories, he discovers ninety-nine thousand forgotten memories that flood his mind with a torrent of violence, ancestral magic, erased wars, and skills forged in pain. Now, the knowledge of fallen empires burns in his veins, but the Ascendants, divine architects of his torment, want him back in their cage. His time is bleeding out, and every second lost brings him closer to oblivion. His only bet: an impossible hotel, where time is the currency and guests trade their remaining years for refuge. Here, in this place between worlds, Asteron weaves a web of allies and enemies as he fights to maintain his sanity on the brink of collapse. Visceral combats and an antihero at the limit of his resistance. Can a man with 99,000 pasts defeat a future that condemns him… or will his last life be the one that destroys him? Do you dare to enter the hotel?

Han Jinhyuk is a man with nothing left to lose. Fired from his job and drowning in debt, every desperate gamble he has taken has ended in failure. Until one night, a strange message appears on his phone, and he clicked it. Jinhyuk wakes up in another world. Every challenge is a bet, every decision a gamble. Win, and he gains power beyond imagination. Lose, and the price is permanent.

The MMORPG 'EVR' was released unexpectedly one day, along with its advanced equipment that allowed players to fully immerse themselves in the game, even though prior VR technology wasn't nearly as realistic. To prevent people from replacing their real lives with the game, the servers were shut down during the day and on weekends. I was the best at the game, but since I had no friends or family, I could only watch and bet on sports while waiting for the servers to reopen—until the day I died and regressed to a week before the game was released. I know everything that will happen in the game. I know the game is not just realistic; it's real. And for some reason, I don't need to log out! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a no-harem story. It starts off quickly after narrating unnecessary details, so I suggest reading at least a few chapters to get to the heart of the story.

The Detective had always sought the truth, but some mysteries were never meant to be solved. Obsessed with uncovering the true nature of the realms, his relentless pursuit of knowledge led to a chilling warning—an anonymous caller, a woman’s eerie voice, and a death sentence: "Abandon your search, or you will die in two months." Detective laughed it off. Instead, he made a bet—he would not only expose the truth but also unmask his faceless enemy. Yet, before he could, his own detective organization betrayed him. A bullet tore through his skull, ending his life… or so he thought. When he opens his eyes again, he is no longer The detective. He is now Arka Darshana, an infamous gang leader feared across the underworld. Trapped in a new identity with fragmented memories, burning visions, and a reality that no longer makes sense, Arka must navigate a world where both law and chaos blur. The shadows whisper of a hidden force, one that has been watching him long before his so-called ‘death.’ With his past erased and the future uncertain, Arka is left with only one question: "Did I die… or was I never alive to begin with?" Now, as both the hunter and the hunted, he will push beyond the limits of sanity and truth. Because if reality itself is a lie— Then what was he even trying to uncover?

The world is ending. Adam, a man in his 20s and a gambling addict, never expected his biggest bet would be on survival itself. As Earth crumbles under the weight of an apocalyptic event, an unknown System forces the remaining survivors into a deadly tutorial. With no choice but to play along, Adam must rely on his wits, instincts, and the one thing he's always trusted - his ability to take risks.

Hell broke loose in Richards heart and he couldn't describe the emerse pain he felt, when his girlfriend said those words to him. Richard a teenager fell in love with a popular cheerleader in high school he felt like the happiest man in the world with his girlfriend around until he discovered it was all a bet to make him fall in love and then break his heart after realizing this Richard changed and believed there was nothing like love until he met someone who had those piercing brown eyes like the one who saved him when he was just a kid. Sasha a teen has some up's and Down with guys she liked and never believed in loved she just has one mindset to be better but it all changed when a handsome jerk joined her School and the secret behind her past resurfaced. Read to find out the mistery behind her past.

In a cosmos where immortals consume stars and reshape universes, Doran, an ancient being haunted by the loss of his wife Xiaoqi, spends millennia adrift in grief. When a reckless bet with his chaotic friend Radua challenges him to write a book, Doran receives a message from Xiaoqi’s immortal soul—a whisper across time and space, telling him she has reincarnated. Determined to reunite with her, he forges an Immortal Treasure, a book that records reality itself to aid him on his perilous journey through reincarnation. Stripped of his memories and power, Doran is reborn into a new life, guided only by the book and the faint echoes of his past. But as he navigates the River of Time to align his rebirth with Xiaoqi’s, an unknown presence slips into his soul. Can Doran reclaim his memories, find Xiaoqi, and rewrite their fate—or will the cosmos conspire to keep them apart? 》》[New chapters will be uploaded whenever I feel like it.]《《

Astoria spent the first half of her life creating protagonists. Rags to riches, the ring grandpa, the reincarnated expert—there wasn't a troupe she hadn't written a story about or wasn't an expert on. However, what would happen if, after an unexpected death, some mysterious force suddenly took her away from her home world and into a world of cultivation during a protagonist's awakening? A stupidly talented youth whose family was exterminated? An unknown childhood sweetheart? A black ring he was unable to take off? Even a divine spirit beast who didn't leave his shoulder?? Was Astoria brought to this new world to witness the rise of this world's child of fate? She didn't know, but with her knowledge and the greatest blank slate she could work with, Astoria was sure this random youth would become something. She would bet her ex-career on it. ————————————————————————— If you like this type of novel or my writing in general, be sure to check out my other novels, Pay-to-Win Martial Emperor and Rebirth of a Divine Lord, or Transmigration: Children of the Plane. ————————————————————————— Personal Links. Discord Server: https://discord.gg/3ybfHXxxBg Support me here at Kofi! https://ko-fi.com/slarbi123

My name is Ralph, you already know my life story. I'll bet you've met 7 other guys who share it. Bright ideals crushed by the weight of reality. As inevitable as it was cruel. And yet when that miserable life was meant to reach its end, I was given another chance. A chance to live again as the spoiled princess of a fantasy kingdom. If I'm honest, it felt a bit like the universe was playing a cruel joke on me. Still I had to persevere, or what, would I just waste my life again?

[Puppet Master System is loading] [20%. . . 40%. . . 80%..] [Puppet Master System is Online.] Alex after getting reincarnated into this new world is going to bet the greatest puppet Master of all times. Join in his journey to be the greatest of All.

“I will agree on your condition after you win this game, there will be two rounds. If you win, I will grant you a wish; if I win, you will grant me a wish. What do you say?” He asked, smirking. “What if I win both rounds?” She asked back confidently. “Then I will grant you two wishes,” he declared. ~~~ A bet had led Laurel Cox into a situation she never thought she would find herself in. In a desperate attempt to save herself and her father from her ex-boyfriend's family's pressure, she resorts to making a deal with Nathaniel Luther, the richest man in Pearl City. What would Laurel do when she finds out he might not be her knight in shining armor and that this might not have a happy ending? Nathaniel Luther only knows one thing: Laurel Cox was his the moment he opened his eyes after 1000 years of slumber. He is cold, domineering, and ruthless. How would he win her heart when he had caged her against her will? What would happen when she finds out everything had been a carefully orchestrated plan by him from the very beginning? What happens when Laurel finds out that he has been keeping secrets from her?

Ren the Magician is a man accidentally reincarnated by the gods, who give him a seemingly useless skill to survive on his own. With a bounty on his head for pranking the royal family, Ren disguises himself and joins the hero's party. As he journeys, he discovers he’s stronger than he thought, but his shadow constantly influences him to make morally ambiguous decisions. Torn between his true self and the shadow’s pull, Ren must choose his path—one that will ultimately shape his fate and determine whether he embraces his power or succumbs to darker impulses.

Sophia Moreau is a challenge no man has ever won. A self-made CEO, ruthless and untouchable, she built her empire from the ground up, leaving no room for weakness. No distractions. No mistakes. And definitely no men who think they can outplay her. But Travis Cole? He doesn’t walk away from a challenge. For years, Travis has kept a list—a private game between him and his closest friends. The women no one else could have, the ones deemed impossible. He’s never lost a bet. Never failed to break down the walls of even the most untouchable. And when Sophia’s name is thrown into the mix? He’s supposed to say no. She’s supposed to be off-limits. But one encounter with her, one sharp-tongued argument, one look in those firestorm eyes, and suddenly—he wants her. More than the game. More than the win. More than he should. What he doesn’t realize? She’s the one game he was never meant to play. Because Travis might have fallen first… But Sophia? Sophia was never meant to fall at all.

When they tell you that history repeats itself, you should at least expect some details to change. But no, in our case, things went exactly as they did the first time: a crack in the sky, a couple of monsters a bit taller than usual, and a myriad of people who, for some reason, were surprised. Because who, honestly, wouldn't have bet on a good demon invasion every few hundred years? Although, to be fair, this time the causes are much clearer. Man always finds new ways to destroy himself. If the first time the solution came in the form of a shy librarian who unknowingly found the key to stopping the end of the world, this time it came in the form of a weak and hungry boy, who would have preferred to destroy it rather than save it. Let me ask you a question: who said that magic was reserved for muscular and dramatic warriors? No, my friends, true salvation, this time, doesn't come from paper, scrolls, and the patience of a genius, but from hunger, fear, and the will not to give up on your fate.

Wraithbound is a chaotic urban fantasy set in modern-day Japan, blending dark humor, psychological horror, and supernatural elements. The story follows Hikari Sato, a rebellious gyaru high schooler whose life changes after an encounter with a demon, awakening her psychic abilities and disturbing the balance between the mundane and mystical worlds. Thrust into a hidden realm of spirits, demons, and morally ambiguous characters, Hikari must confront external threats and her own inner darkness. As she struggles with her powers, societal prejudice, and complex relationships, she learns that survival and self-acceptance come at a high cost in a world where victory is never guaranteed.

Imagine finding out you've been living a life that isn't yours, and having no way to erase the past and start anew?. The probability of disappearing forever is uncertain. But will you be able to leave behind everything you've ever known?. ... Pargon Imperial Academy located in Sideræl 18-year-old Phelia is taken to one of the most prestigious academies to improve her abilities. With her observant nature and developing ability to read minds, which she finds useless. Prior to her expections of maintaining a quite life and graduating, Phelia forms strong bonds with her peers and uncovers hidden secrets within the academy. Delving deeper into the mysteries of the academy, she participates in inter-school competitions, unlocking exclusive areas, and enhancing her magical abilities, further improving herself. However, in the long run, she eventually discovers that her past is shrouded in mystery, and her connection to the magical world is more complex than she ever imagined. But the most startling revelation awaits her, that as she desperately seeks the truth about her identity, she must confront the darkest corners of her own soul and face treacherous situations. The risk of losing herself to the shadows of her own psyche hangs precariously in the balance. Will Phelia be able to uncover the truth about her past, master her powers, and confront the darkness awaiting her, or will she succumb to the evil that threatens to consume her? Note: "Features complex, morally ambiguous characters that challenge traditional notions of good and evil."

I was a normal novelist, who got really popular after creating my first novel "Fever War" and went to Comiket to not only meet my fans, but also sell my own merchs. Only for me to make a stupid bet with one of my fans and was sent into my own novel. Now I have to survive this everchanging landscape, fight against other human competitors and the invaders while closely follow the lead of the MC of the story. Make changes to my decision due to my appearance and the butterfly effect I have caused and try to find a way back, and get back against the one who sent me to this place.

Terra II. Magic, technology, and ancient myths have been unceremoniously smashed together, turning the world into a place where the impossible is a daily grind. The result? A place where survival isn't just a challenge—it's a downright nightmare. Enter Sera and her Crew, Frontier Limited—a crew that finds themselves neck-deep in a world full of backstabbers, power-hungry mafias, and creatures straight out of forgotten legends. With her 'landship', Babel, Sera isn’t just taking on mercenary work—she’s wading through the muck of a world that seems hell-bent on tearing itself apart. Whether it's delivering sensitive cargo in the middle of a damn warzone, dealing with supernatural disasters, or outsmarting criminal syndicates, there’s no such thing as an easy day on Terra II. As rival factions fight for control of dwindling resources, Sera has to keep her crew alive and make tough-as-nails decisions in a world where everyone’s got a knife behind their back. Trust is a luxury, and loyalty? You can bet your ass it comes at a price "Surviving Terra II: My Journey Through Catastrophes and Nobles"-new name of the novel, it's been fully redone and it in my opinion better. chap out in a few hours. look it up and whatnot.

Participant of WSA 2025. Update rate 2 chaps a day. From an average joe to an overgrown super soldier? Check! From a corvette to a 32 km long juggernaut? Check! From six battlebrothers to a full on armada? Check! An Imperial Grand Duchess aka a sucubuss babe? F*cked! A vamp mommy and a werewolf noona that come paired with theyre daughters? F*cked! In this self satisfying fiction for those that dig super soldiers and spaceships a man makes the ultimate gamble deciding to bet ewrything on a slim chance of making Into the exciting future. This Is a story of living youre life to fullest, getting laid, getting dead ass drunk, stoned as f*ck and blasting youre way through the cosmos basically its d*ugs, s*x, rock and roll and a lot of fighting, like a lot of f*cking fighting as certain greenskins would say d*ka, a lot d*ka like really, really really lot d*ka.

The universe is a sentient, gambling-addicted entity that periodically holds cosmic death games where civilizations bet their continued existence. Earth was supposed to participate, but someone accidentally deleted humanity’s invitation. Now, the universe’s enforcer—a cocky, interdimensional debt collector named Lux—arrives to wipe out Earth for its "no-show." Enter Veyron Cain, a degenerate gambler and disgraced ex-quantum physicist, who drunkenly challenges the universe itself to a high-stakes game in Earth's defense. The prize? If he wins, Earth survives and gets one cosmic wish. If he loses, humanity gets erased retroactively—as if it never existed. The game isn’t poker or chess—it’s Eclipse Roulette, a game Lux invented that mixes reality-warping puzzles, strategic betrayals, and quantum randomness. The game board? All of existence. Veyron, Lux, and twelve of the most dangerous, absurd beings across the multiverse, including a time-traveling hitman, a planet-sized con artist, and a demon who only speaks in spoilers. Reality bends with each round. One moment, Veyron is playing blackjack on Saturn’s rings, the next, he’s in a haunted casino where the cards bleed when they lie.

Warning !! This is not your everyday story , but l will bet that you guys will definitely gonna enjoy this work. Summary : A boy who gets transmigrated to a Hentai as a mob who's fate is to get cucked by hentai protagonist. But our story protagonist has different plans .

"The Shadowx, the name of a warrior who does not have any elemental powers. Fighting those who stand in his way, his goal is still ambiguous. But, the light will be shed on it later after." "A world which is led by elements, an era in whom humanity took control of the elements which are 4 main elements (Flame, Frost, Shock, Terra)." "A threat known as the dark powers came to destroy this empire of elements which is held by the strongest 3 elemental warriors, The Emperors." "Even me, I am a warrior named Radiant. Time shall come to reveal everything, EVEN...ME."

Rowan, an ordinary twenty-something with a penchant for fantasy novels, is suddenly pulled into the world of his latest read—Between the pages. In this brutal and unforgiving realm, he finds himself as a nameless soldier, doomed to die in the opening battle like countless others. However, instead of succumbing to the violence, Rowan discovers he has been granted a powerful and mysterious ability—the Shardbound System, which allows him to mimic the skills and abilities of those he observes, though only for short periods of time. Thrown into a world of politics, war, and treachery, Rowan must quickly adapt, using his newfound power to survive and navigate the shifting allegiances of the realm. Along the way, he encounters Ardyn, a morally ambiguous mercenary whose motives remain unclear, and the Crimson King, a tyrant whose conquest of the land seems inevitable. With every step, Rowan realizes that his presence in this world is no accident, and that the rules of the story are beginning to unravel. Now, Rowan must decide: can he survive long enough to carve out his own fate in a world where heroes are fickle and villains rule? Or will the story consume him as it does the countless nameless souls before him? One thing is certain—Rowan isn’t just an extra anymore. He’s a player in a story that’s changing by the moment, and his choices might just be the key to altering its course forever.

In the labyrinthine heart of a city perpetually teetering on the brink of chaos, where shadows conceal the lurking menace of hardened criminals and danger lurks around every corner, the elite Special Weapons and Tactics team, known as S.W.A.T., stands as the unwavering shield protecting the innocent. Their mission: to restore order from the precipice of anarchy, to navigate the treacherous terrain of high-stakes confrontations, and to ensure the city's survival against the relentless tide of lawlessness. Leading this crack team is Sergeant John Tuck, a man known simply as "Tucker"—a seasoned veteran whose steely gaze belies a sharp mind and unwavering resolve. His leadership is forged in the crucible of countless perilous operations, his decisions often the difference between life and death. Under his command is a brotherhood of highly skilled operatives, each a specialist in their own right, bound together by shared experiences and an unbreakable loyalty. There's David, the meticulous strategist, whose analytical prowess anticipates every move of their adversaries; Devlin, the explosive expert, whose controlled detonations open paths through seemingly impenetrable obstacles; Hodges, the sharpshooter, whose precision is legendary, capable of neutralizing threats from impossible distances; Bravo, the master of infiltration, whose stealth and cunning allow them to penetrate the most heavily guarded strongholds; and Buck, the unwavering force, whose raw strength and tactical acumen provide an impenetrable wall of defense. Together, this tightly knit unit faces down the city's most dangerous elements, confronting heavily armed gangs, sophisticated criminal organizations, and desperate individuals pushed to the edge. Their battles are fought not just on the streets, but within the confines of their own minds, as they grapple with the moral ambiguities of their profession, the psychological toll of constant exposure to violence, and the ever-present threat hanging over their lives and the lives of those they protect. This is their story—a story of courage, sacrifice, and the unwavering dedication to upholding justice in a city that desperately needs it.

Ethan Grayson has it all: a multi-billion-dollar company, a penthouse view, and a personality so charming it’s borderline unbearable. But after one too many dinner dates with women who talk more about his stock portfolio than their hobbies, Ethan decides he’s done with high society. His grand plan? Marry a “normal” woman who doesn’t care about his money. Simple, right? Enter Emily Carter, a bookshop employee who thinks a “luxury” is buying two cups of coffee in one day. She’s witty, stubborn, and entirely unimpressed when Ethan waltzes into her shop one afternoon, throwing around compliments like confetti. For Ethan, Emily is everything he’s looking for: genuine, grounded, and refreshingly immune to his usual charm. There’s just one tiny problem. Ethan’s arrogance is the size of his bank account, and Emily has no patience for egotistical billionaires—no matter how good their jawline is. As Ethan awkwardly tries to “woo” Emily in the most unromantic ways possible (think unsolicited business advice and overly generous tips), Emily starts to wonder if this handsome stranger might actually have a heart hidden under all that bravado. But when she discovers his real reason for pursuing her, all bets are off. Will Ethan learn to drop his ego long enough to win Emily’s trust? Or will Emily decide that some books are better left closed?

Rafaela grew up in the Cinder Sector of the outer belts, an isolated region that her step mother and step sisters can't bear. She's eligible to enter the Prince's race, if she can get her mother's old scout ship repaired in time, but she also needs to discover what her mother really left behind. Prince Brendan needs to catch a bride that he can trust. He was born with Corporate records written into his genes in a Solar System brewing with political strife. He bets his future on a race, but will he find out what this Cinder girl's family is tangled up in? With interstellar travel still confined below the speed of light, the vast majority of humanity now carries the extra pair of chromosomes packed with an inheritance of genetic memories. Those who don't carry the extra genes have been disregarded for centuries. Humanity needs to let go of the past in order to expand their future. Will a young woman, a young man, and a dragon be able to forge a brighter future between two stars? Cover redesigned by Bloom759, face based off Artflow.ai generation. --- On hold because I'm getting the shattered shunt removed finally! (The list of possible complications is a bit scary, but not compared to living with my brain fluid leaking out.)