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Title: Scarlet Stormborne Genre: Fantasy Romance | High School | Reverse Harem | Supernatural Mystery Scarlet Stormborne doesn't belong at Crescent Hollow Academy, and everyone knows it the moment she walks in. Dressed in a forbidden scarlet uniform, with hair too white and eyes too deep, she is an anomaly in a school built on bloodlines, power ranks, and control. Crescent Hollow isn't just any school—it's the top supernatural academy in the world, where only the elite among witches, wolves, and shifters are invited, and where hierarchy is not just practiced—it's enforced. Students are divided by strength, species, and ancient houses. Alphas rule at the top, particularly the Fanged Four: Draven, Damian, Devon, and Dexter. They share everything—power, enemies, tension, and silence. But when Scarlet arrives, she doesn't just catch their attention; she disrupts their very foundation. She isn't scanned by the biometric systems. She can't be placed. No known species. No magic match. Just a blank slate with too much silence around her name. That silence, however, is not emptiness. It's suppression. Scarlet has no idea who she truly is. Raised in a quiet, privileged foster home with odd rules and stranger dreams, she's always been told to stay small, keep her hair dyed, and avoid hospitals. But in Crescent Hollow, the rules are different. People notice. Power attracts power. And the four most dangerous Alphas can't seem to stay away from her. Draven watches from the shadows, always near, always silent. Devon asks questions, digs into her background. Dexter pokes and prods, trying to trigger her reactions.

Rayyan was no ordinary boy—he possessed a power unlike any other. Mysterious and quiet, he lived a life shrouded in secrets. One day, in a twist of fate, he kidnapped a girl named Daphne Catherine, unaware of the truth behind her identity. She wasn’t just any girl—she was Dee, the infamous master of the underground racing world. Dee had abandoned her past, hiding from the law as the police closed in on her illegal racing bureau. Determined to clear her name, she returned to the city to resolve the chaos she'd left behind. After the case was settled, she enrolled in university, eager to start over. There, she met Duke—a charming, attentive guy who helped her during a bout of fever. Slowly, she began to fall for him. They spent time together, often meeting at the cozy café where he worked part-time. But just when she thought she could trust again, Duke betrayed her. He took her to a place, unaware that she secretly owned it. The lies shattered her. Devastated, Dee returned to the racetrack, her old escape. But the race turned tragic—an accident left her in a coma for a month. When she finally opened her eyes, Rayyan was there. He confessed his feelings, the emotions he’d kept buried now pouring out. They argued often—Rayyan, normally quiet and distant, only ever opened up to her. Despite the tension, something sparked between them. Love, hesitant and tender, began to grow. Together, they began crossing off items from Dee’s bucket list, sharing laughs and stolen moments. But happiness was never meant to last. Tragedy struck again. In the chaos, Rayyan saved her, risking everything. He introduced her to his sister, letting her deeper into his guarded world, and then left the country for a series of high-stakes business deals. But when he returned, everything had changed. Dee was distant, cold. Without warning, she walked away, claiming she no longer wanted him in her life. The rejection broke Rayyan. Her absence consumed him, turning his quiet obsession into a dark spiral of despair. He was no longer the same. Now, with their love shattered and hearts in pieces—what happens next?

Twice Rejected and betrayed by the ones she thought loved her, Gianna will be forced to carve out her own future with the help of the Alpha who everyone hates. She will find deeper truth about her father's death and who she really is. But what happens when the Alpha starts drawing close to her?

"Let me take a look." The handsome professor, with his broad shoulders and powerful muscles, lifted me effortlessly and placed me on the desk. His strong hands gently lowered the strap of my uniform to examine the bruise from training. "Helanie! Why do you always end up hurt?" His voice grew husky, sending a shiver down my spine as I struggled to catch my breath. I had to remind myself that he’s my professor... and my stepbrother. I shouldn’t be seduced by his touch. "If anyone bullies you again, come to my office and I will deal with them," he murmured, his beautiful eyes locking onto mine. Despite knowing he’s forbidden, I couldn’t help but wonder—should I tell him about the mate bond I felt the night he was drunk? .. When her parents rejected each other, Helanie went from being her daddy's angel to a neglected and forgotten child. But on her eighteenth birthday, things took a dark turn. When her body went into heat, she attracted a group of alphas. Instead of rescuing her, her secret alpha boyfriend ran away. That night changed Helanie’s life forever. Accused of consenting to the attack, she was sentenced to execution by her own pack. Desperate, she fled, determined to find her mother. What she didn’t expect was to find her mother preparing to marry a rogue king with four dangerously handsome and beastly sons. Things turn even darker when she felt a mate bond with her bully stepbrothers, will she be able to escape their claws or their seduction will ruin her life to next extremes? .. Facebook - Alexis Dee

Santiaga Denero was born cursed—plagued by misfortune that dragged him through a life of betrayal, humiliation, and relentless suffering. Heroes turned their backs. Fate offered no mercy. But buried deep within him was the cause: a demonic parasite, feeding on his pain since birth. With a promise of power, he became one with the parasite. Now awakened and bound to a corrupted version of the system once reserved for heroes, Santiaga no longer seeks justice or redemption. He wants vengeance—and he’ll burn the world to get it. > Every laugh. Every lie. Every smiling face that watched him suffer– will be crushed beneath his heel. As kingdoms tremble and guilds vanish in his wake, someone watches from the shadows. A beautiful woman in white. A smile on her lips. And blood in her eyes. Enter his world. Follow his path. But be warned—this is no hero’s journey. _____ Dark Fantasy | Anti-Hero | Psychopath MC | Twisted Romance | Villain Protagonist 1 - 3 chapters a day

Kyle Damian's life was already complicated, living with his hardworking mother after his father's untimely death. But everything changes the night he encounters a cursed artifact in the Draken City Museum-a mysterious box that unleashes a dark, ancient power. Now, Kyle is bound to Raknar, a malevolent demon who offers him unimaginable strength at the cost of his humanity. As Kyle grapples with his newfound abilities and the sinister presence lurking in his mind, he is thrust into a deadly conflict with Mr. Borgov, the ruthless leader of the Red Hornet Mafia. Borgov will stop at nothing to eliminate Kyle, whose supernatural powers pose a threat to his criminal empire. But as Kyle battles Borgov's forces, he faces an even greater danger-losing control to Raknar, who seeks to bend him to his will. Torn between protecting his loved ones and resisting the demon's influence, Kyle must navigate a world where trust is scarce, and enemies are everywhere. As the line between hero and monster blurs, Kyle is forced to confront the darkest parts of himself. Will he succumb to the power within, or will he find a way to fight back and reclaim his life? In a high-stakes battle where the supernatural collides with the criminal underworld, Kyle must decide how far he's willing to go to protect those he loves-and whether he can do so without losing his soul.

DEMON RINGS Power was never meant to be bound. When ancient pacts shatter, only one bearer of the flame stands between salvation and annihilation. Dexter, a half-demon warrior cursed with the blood of the Nine Hells, never asked to be a hero. But after a warlock’s betrayal hurls him into a realm of shadows and fire, he uncovers a terrifying truth: the Demon Rings—once forged to imprison the most powerful beings in existence—are awakening. And they are choosing sides. With Tulopia, a seer whose past is older than stars, and the Seven Sons of Flame—elemental warriors forged in forgotten wars—Dexter must face corrupted legions and battle PRIMAL, the last demonic titan of flame. As kingdoms fall and realms collide, Dexter must confront the monster within, master the forbidden power of the rings, and make a choice that will either save the world… …or set it ablaze.

Nexus Online—a game launched by an unknown publisher—was shunned at first but became the world's most popular phenomenon within a year. From its virtual landscapes, players rose as superstars, industries poured billions into sponsoring high-ranking players, and guilds flourished into powerful factions. But Nexus was no mere game. Slowly, its reality began to seep into the real world. Stats, skills, and items crossed over, creating a global sport—and a new world order. Guilds thrived, corporations strengthened, and humanity stood in awe. But none of it could stop the Fracture, the day the creatures of Nexus broke into reality. Only one person was chosen to stop it, but he failed. Raine Shepard failed. 400 regressions. 400 deaths. 400 failures. He had tried everything—alliances, betrayals, brute force, treasure hunts—but nothing worked. The Fracture always came. On his 400th attempt, broken and on the brink of surrender, Raine awaited death. But as the final blow struck, the treasure bound to him—the Key of Eternity—activated on its own. For the first time in three years, he regressed again. But this time, something was different. “You’re really stubborn, you know that? It seems like you can’t do this alone,” a voice said. A mysterious AI, one that called itself Echo, emerged from the shadows of the Nexus system. It offered him something new: knowledge, guidance, and the possibility of success. The goal? To unlock the Ascendancy Protocol, a mythical program hidden within Nexus Online that could shatter the level cap and grant limitless potential. To achieve it, Raine must take a new path—a path to find the five other Keys of the game hidden deep within Nexus. “Maybe, just maybe, this time I can succeed…” But in a world where the lines between game and reality blur, "maybe" is never a guarantee.

READ! READ! READ! Recommended to read full! Highly.(The Synopsis OFC.) Haruta is a normal College going guy who is 19 and loves to go out and play soccer or do other pysically training stuff--A typical Hero stuff--where he takes care of everyone whether they are his family or neighbour or somebody else. But one day he feels that shi* ain't his stuff--Like He does it to make others happyy--but it's just not his thing--He doesn't like it. A bit. And so, Discovering his new self--he finds out that rather than helping and moving others to positivity--he likes something else--Something that has been buried dee inside his heart--for the long--longest time. And he's just discovering it now. The new thing he likes--is inflicting others pain--not physical ones but emotionally. But he doesn't do it to all. He does it to the people who are bad to others--the ones who desereve it--just so he could explain it to his last good fragment that's still left inside of him. But for how long can he keep himself from choosing his victims sanely--Nobody knows--even Haruta does not. And so begins the journey of a good guy--turned Villan. Join Haruta in this World of good and evil as he forces his way through the most Evil of society. Also: There's Transmigration--later in the story. A quick note: I'm just doing this novel as an experiment rather than a real work--just to see how these books do that I think ideas of sitting ducks in my room. So don't expect grammar or anything else--My english will be the same as this synopsis--Good or Bad? You decide. Feel free to point shi out in the comments so I can check or correct it. Also: What You can expect from this novel: Regular Updates. Multiple Updates. Too much Updates Updates Updates. What You can't expect: Totally on point grammar and English--I'll use translators if you want--tho I'm already using it for my other novels and it makes the process 20x slow-- So I'll just update here as I write. And Yes Enjoy! The Event happens in our modern world, I'll change the name of places Irl so There won't be any backlash--tho I doubt I'll get any. And yes. Hope you Enjoy it! Also: The story changes from modern world to transmigration ones shi is done and I decide--that's it--go to another world now--You been too much menace already at this place. So yea.. I hope you got the point. Enjoy! And yea F* English. Tags Additional: Anti-hero | Beauty | Egoist | Dragon | Myth | Transmigration | Smut | Academy | Romance | Face slapping | Conquer | Kingdom building | World Building | Future | Myth | Magic | Super pwer | Apocalypse | Harem | Genius | Comedy | Mystery | Unprincipled | Fastpaced | Hot-blooded | Action | Adventure

Leticia has spent her life pretending to be someone else—her twin brother, Dexter, who died tragically at birth. Her grieving mother forced Leticia to adopt Dexter’s identity, believing that it was her male child that survived, and to keep the peace, her father went along with the lie. Leticia buried her true self to play the part of the son they lost, but now, as an adult, the weight of this deception is crushing her. Desperate for freedom and stability, she applies for a job at a high-profile company. There’s just one complication—her potential employer, Justin, is a charming but notorious playboy and the man she nearly had a one-night stand with during one of her rare moments of being herself. Horrified that he might recognize her, Leticia secures the position by stepping back into the safety of her “Dexter” persona. As "Dexter," Leticia is thrust into a precarious balancing act. Her growing bond with Justin forces her to confront feelings she can’t explore without exposing her secret. Meanwhile, Justin’s magnetic charm and his blind spot about their shared past make it nearly impossible for Leticia to stay detached. As professional lines blur, she teeters between maintaining the life built on a lie and risking it all for a chance to reclaim her identity. Will Leticia have the courage to reveal the truth—and will Justin see her for who she really is? This gripping story of love, lies, and self-discovery asks: How long can a person live a lie?

Meet Simba—a broke village boy with rich-boy confidence, fake graduation pics, and a borrowed blazer two sizes too big. From photoshopping his way into Harvard to faking a faint in church to avoid donating money, Simba’s life is one long episode of lies, Wi-Fi bundles, and embarrassing miracles. In a world where social media clout is more important than the truth, Simba will do whatever it takes to look successful—even if it means renting cars, collapsing on cue, or pretending to Zoom from China while standing behind a toilet. FAKE LIFE is a wild, hilarious ride through a young man’s desperate mission to look important, sound international, and avoid real work at all costs. Warning: this story may cause stomach pain from excessive laughter and suspicious trust issues.

“Love me for a year and when it is all over, you are free to go” Her words, not his. Her words. So why did it feel like her whole world was crashing as the year neared its end? Olivia Baker’s world ended when her fiance cheated on her with her best friend or was it when she found out the man she loved was only using her to get her father’s company? Was it even crazier that she loved him still?

Aria Bell spent her life chasing myths, until she became one. Searching for a cure to save her dying sister, she stumbles into the Veiled Realm, a hidden world of werewolves, and is claimed as Luca Thorne’s fated mate. But when war erupts and the Alpha is murdered, Luca betrays her, breaking their sacred bond. Imprisoned and abandoned, Aria prepares for the end, until the Moon Goddess awakens within her. Now, as war rages and darkness rises, one question remains Will Luca fight beside her, or will love be lost to war?

Bound by roots and flames When Elora Peters arrives in the forgotten town of Hawthorne after a tragic loss, she expects silence, grief, and shadows. What she finds is something far older—something alive beneath the soil. Drawn to the forest, haunted by dreams, and watched by a town that speaks in whispers, Elora begins to uncover pieces of a past that was buried for a reason. But some roots don’t stay buried. And some destinies cannot be denied.

Kurohana High was just another prestigious school tucked away in the quiet suburbs—until an anonymous message appeared in the class group chat: “Welcome to the Game. Task #1 begins now.” No one took it seriously… until the first student died. Now, trapped in an invisible nightmare with no way out, Class 10-B is forced to participate in a brutal, twisted series of tasks. Some are personal. Some are public. Some demand betrayal. Some demand blood. One mistake means death—and the Game never forgives. Behind every rule lies a punishment. Behind every friendship, a fracture. And watching it all from the shadows… something that isn't quite human. But there is one promise: Survive all tasks, and any wish you desire will be granted. In a classroom turned execution chamber, trust is a weapon—and survival is the cruelest game of all.

The gods are dead. The Era of masks is in play. A century ago, the first Calamity descended upon Earth—an entity powerful enough to annihilate civilization. In its wake came the Wonders: mysterious artifacts that grant immense power to chosen Avatars, but at a harrowing cost. Eight cycles of calamities have come and gone, each barely survived through sacrifice and blood. Julius was never meant to be a part of this world. Once a crippled author on Earth, he died with his story unfinished—only to awaken within the pages of his own creation, reborn as an insignificant character in a brutal system he helped design. Hunted and desperate, Julius gambles everything in a forbidden trial and inherits the 'Story' of a forgotten god. But fate, ever cruel, has other plans. > [You have awakened as the Ninth Wonder. Prepare for chaos.] Now bound to the most unstable and unpredictable Wonder of all—Julius refuses to follow destiny’s script. With cunning lies, foresight, and ruthless intent, he manipulates the world’s history, characters, and very foundation in a quest for freedom. He will outplay gods. He will rewrite fate. And when the final calamity arrives, the world will either break… or become his.

“She was supposed to die, but then her mad lover had other plans.” Reincarnated by her mad lover, who preserved her soul for years only to transmigrate her into another body. At seven, she was sold to a brutal training center where children were broken into machines, and survival was the only rule. After years of grueling training, she completed all her levels at just age 14 and was returned home, with a new upgraded system. She thought she could finally live a normal life, but life had other plans. Her father died, leaving behind a mountain of debt, and her sister was taken by their ruthless debtors. Desperate for money, Sophie agrees to marry an elderly, disabled man, only to wake up as the wife of Shane, the cold, untouchable CEO of Collen Industries, the nation’s wealthiest and most eligible bachelor. ⸻ At the Auction of Adams Industries: “Wait, Sophie. I know you’re not okay,” Olivia said, her voice dripping with fake concern. “Your father’s company was just sold. Do you even have money to eat?” Without waiting for an answer, she reached into her designer bag and pulled out a thick bundle of cash, pressing it into Sophie’s hands. “Here, take this. For old times’ sake,” she added mockingly, like she was tipping a beggar in front of everyone at the auction, making her the laughing stock of the entire town. ⸻ A few months after the marriage: “Do you know what I did to the last person who thought they could touch my wife and get away with it?” Shane said, laughing darkly as he stared down at the pale-faced Dexter siblings. They had all taken part in humiliating Sophie, and he will make them pay. “I had her hands cut off and left her to die,” Shane said coldly. [Author’s Note & Trigger Warning] This is not a love story wrapped in sunshine and sweet kisses. This is a descent. A fall. A journey through shadows. And it will hurt. Trigger Warnings, are found in the first chapter of the book(Prologue). “Sold, trained, and betrayed, now she’s married to the devil himself, and she’s ready to burn it all down.” *With her, his darkness feels like light,*

It is about two women who were forced to participate in a challange in different worlds that they did not know about, in a quest to recover their subordinates and see what is awaiting them next.

I never asked for this life. I was in love with someone else—someone I believed I’d grow old with. But my father had other plans. He begged me to marry a man I didn’t know, Dexter Cooper, just to keep a promise he made years ago with his rich friend. When I refused, he said he would end his life. I didn’t want that on my conscience. So I agreed. Dexter didn’t want me either. He already had a girlfriend and made it clear that I wasn’t good enough for him. From the first day of our marriage, he hated me. He humiliated me, pushed me aside, and had affairs right in front of me. I had no voice, no one to believe me—not even my father. But then came Derek—Dexter’s younger brother. He noticed me, paid attention to what I said, and took good care of me. I finally felt like I was important. We got closer, and I started to really like him. A single secret moment between us turned things around completely. When the truth emerged about the betrayal and lies, I faced a choice: fight for respect or leave to guard my heart. This is my story of pain, love, and betrayal. I didn’t choose this war, but I won’t be a victim in it.

He woke up dead. A world darker than his previous. After a tragic encounter with death Dexter gets pulled into the world of the unseen and mysticism. His goal simply to survive and find out why he lost his life, the world does not understand what he has become and neither does he.

Dexter Klein! A clean freak,just as his surname sounds. Only that,they're two words with different spellings and meanings. Have you ever met someone who cares so much about his looks,more than anything or anyone in this world? Well,meet Dexter Klein, a demigod,arrogant billionaire CEO of KLEIN'S WINERY COMPANY. A handsomely rude guy, arrogant,mean,cold and proud. A man slut,who f**ks and dumps girls like papers. Breaking girls hearts is like playing games and winning your opponents. A self centered cold jerk,who doesn't care about anyone,but himself and his looks. You can do anything you want to do to him(that's if you will go scot free) but do not ruin his looks. A proud jerk who doesn't believe in love. To him,love is the stupidest thing anyone can ever think of involving him or herself in. He's one of the crazy people you'd ever meet. He fires people in his office at the slightest mistake. Well,let's say. You're fired!! Is his everyday anthem, cos no day passes without Dexter firing someone. Even when you cough,you'd get fired. If you don't dress or walk properly, he's gonna fire you,straight up without thinking twice. Yea,that's how arrogant,mean and crazy he is. Not until he met Annika again, though. Yea,you read well. They met again. Dexter and Annika are,or were high school enemies. Always fighting, with Dexter always being mean and arrogant. Annika. A crazily sexy young lady,with silky dark hair,cutest smiles,sexy eyes,and hot! A fitness addict,looking for more money to start her clothing business. An action lady,who doesn't take shit from anyone,she gives it to you hot. Now,Dexter and Annika have just one thing in common. They're both crazy! How can two crazy people work in the same place, without it catching fire? Why were they always fighting in high school? Can a love chemistry ever happen between these two? Even if it happens,would it blossom?

Decorum was the imperative law of the inner life of a lady as well as her outer habits. Women were largely seen as meek, submissive, and passive and they should remain that way even after they got married. Her task was to raise children, manage the household and stay pretty all at the same time. Annalise Beacroft, daughter of Lord George II and Antoinette Beacroft was not your typical 18th-century girl. She had dreams and ambitions, and settling down to start a family was not one of them, to the horror of both her parents and society's wishes for her to be used as a social pawn. Will her dreams remain the same when she crosses paths with Prince Louis? Or will fate decide otherwise?

[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION] Warning: Power breaks the unworthy like glass in a storm— But in worthy hands, it becomes the storm. — Dexter, a prodigy celebrated by many, feels a void that fame can’t fill. At nineteen, amidst a creative crisis, he experiences a blackout and awakens in a new world. Now inhabiting the body of Daylan—a misfit youth in a crumbling medieval realm infused with steampunk technology and divine laws—Dexter faces a life entangled by debt, failed Trials, and entanglement in a rebellion against a corrupt Divine Church. With no path back, he confronts the final Trial, the most harrowing of all, setting him on a journey that will earn him and his comrades the whispered title of Soldier, Poet, King. But as his powers grew, so did his responsibilities and enemies.

When fire meet ice and everything changes with a blink of an eye .................. Emilia Williams was the real daughter of the rich and powerful Williams After being raised in the orphanage home since birth the old general her grandfather adopted back into the family, recognizing her as his real granddaughter That was supposed to change her entire life, right? For the better But it didn't, after her grandfather died the next year everything changes with a blink of an eye Her once perfect life was now a total mess she became the maid of the house, ordered around, having no rights to object their will .......................... And what she didn't expect happened Emilia Williams witnessed the sight of her boyfriend Luck Richard tangled in sheets with her sister Bailey Williams Her mind went completely blank at that instant, full of shock,anger built in her chest and her eyes were blazing with anger, this was not what she expected. She 'd trust him for five years and on their anniversary,he left her for Bailey That same night after getting drunk Zaria crashed into a man's car A man who turns out to be the enigmatic Dexter Reed A multi billionaire , and president of the world wide known bussiness organization,an heir who raised his family business from a sunken pit into the world best. He was known for his temper,an arrogant and cold-hearted billionaire who doesn't give a fuck if it pleases anyone or not. He's ruthless . A mysterious figure who was well known but his identity remains a secret, not everyone has the chance to meet him in person. Even if a thousand company had line up, just for a collaboration,as long as it didn't catch his tastes he wouldn't budge an inch And that happens to be his car His price was like a bomb hitting her off balance,questioning her own hearing "Marry me..... ****"*******"*** Getting tangled with him was nothing she planned for But her taste of revenge made her get into the devil's life Surprisely her life tuk an unexpected twist ...... Emilia Williams crashed into her sister wedding with her ex, Introducing her new husband Dexter Reed Luck Richard Boss ..... But little did she know This was just the beginning Before she realized it She was already trapped in a dark abyss one she couldn't refrain from ...... Emilia Williams was stuck with the ruthless devil, Dexter Reed A mysterious figure with a sadistic past When love started to blossom, Hidden secrets becomes more intense Would his secret break their relationship ? Besides let's see how their love begins

Sophia was adopted when she was a kid, a dream come true for orphans. However Her life was anything but happy, her fiance whom she harbored intense love for 10 years cruelly exploited her and used her as a prawn to lure a deranged murderer targeting his lover. It is a horrible thing for your loved one to betray you, especially in a tragic manner. It seemed she was spurred by the complete despair over having nothing and no one to live for. Therefore, she surrendered without a fight. However, after her death. One would not expect a woman like Sophia, someone small as a caterpillar or even a dung beetle to be reborn, But here she is—perhaps she might have saved a kingdom in another life, or maybe God pitied her. She finds herself reincarnated as a timid and obedient wife of a billionaire. Sophia decides she wants revenge that could ruin her fiance and lover's life. And the only way to do that was to get pregnant with her billionaire husband's child! Dexter Black was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family, their marriage was nothing but a benefit for the two families. He could choose anyone to be his bride but the moment he laid his eyes on her,he knew she was the one he wanted. Dexter knows that there is something mysterious going on around her. She got a mystifying background. But he doesn't care about who she was in the past and why they keep attacking her. All he can think of is loving her, cherishing her, locking her up so that she will never return to her past. Because he knows that he won't be able to live a moment away from her. Would their marriage be a romantic tale or utter disaster? ~ Except~ "Wait, let me get this straight," she says, her voice rising. "You want me to get pregnant?" Alexander's face remains impassive. "They, yeah." Sophia stares at him, searching for signs of a head injury or a hidden camera crew. Finding neither, she decides this must be his twisted form of play. "You're going crazy," she announces, grabbing her things. "I'm leaving." She's halfway to the door when his words stop her cold. "It's either you get pregnant, or they won't allow you to leave until you are," Alexander says calmly. She pauses to process his words.

The palace gardens were a tapestry of silver under the full moon, their roses glowing faintly as Alaric paced the stone path. His heart raced, not from the day’s endless duties but from the thought of Elara. She’d agreed to meet him here, despite her hesitations, and the weight of what he wanted to say pressed against his chest. Elara emerged from the shadows, her simple dress a stark contrast to the opulence around them. Her eyes, bright and wary, met his. “You shouldn’t be here, Your Highness,” she whispered, glancing at the darkened windows of the palace. “If we’re seen—” “I don’t care,” Alaric said, stepping closer. “Elara, I can’t keep pretending. Every moment I’m with you, I feel alive. Not a prince, not a pawn—just me.” Her breath caught, and she shook her head. “You’re not just a man, Alaric. You’re the crown prince. Your world is up there”—she gestured toward the palace—“and mine is below it. We can’t change that.” “We can,” he insisted, his voice low but fierce. “I love you, Elara. I’ve tried to fight it, to honor my vows, my kingdom—but I can’t. I won’t.” Tears glistened in her eyes. “You don’t understand what you’re asking. If I let myself love you, I’ll lose everything—my safety, my place here. And you… you could lose your throne.” “Then let me lose it,” he said, taking her hands. Her fingers trembled in his, warm despite the night’s chill. “You’re worth more than any crown.” She pulled away, her voice breaking. “Don’t say that. You’re meant to lead Eldoria. I won’t be the reason you fall.” Before he could respond, she turned and fled into the darkness, leaving him alone with the roses and the ache in his heart.

Game Over? Nah. Game just got weird. Dexter Crawford was a pro-gamer… until life hit him with the ultimate nerf: a soul-crushing factory job. One day, he wakes up in what he thinks is just another hyper-realistic RPG Turns out, the universe blue-screened, and Earth is now a glitchy amalgamation of every video game ever made—including the shovelware ones nobody asked for.