Mara Jacobs

Natalie & Zane: Love Beyond Lives Shunned by her pack as the Traitor's daughter, Natalie Cross—a werewolf without a wolf—has endured more pain than most could imagine. Forced to bear the mark of a ruthless alpha, rejected by her destined mate, and ultimately banished, she finds herself alone and unwelcome among her kind. With the Alpha's scent branding her as untouchable, no other pack will take her in. Desperate and discarded, Natalie hides among humans, scraping by in a world that doesn’t know or care about her true identity. But everything changes when she crosses paths with an adorable wolf pup—and its enigmatic, wealthy owner. The man offers his help, something no one else has dared to do. Yet, kindness feels like a foreign concept to Natalie. Can she trust this stranger who harbours secrets as deep as her own? Or is his generosity just another trap, promising a fate darker than the one she’s already survived? Cassandra & Sebastian: A Forbidden Love A rogue werewolf and assassin, Cassandra is sent to kill a rare-blooded vampire—only to discover her target is Sebastian Lawrence, a powerful businessman with powerful friends. Sebastian turns out to be her fated mate. Torn between duty and an undeniable bond, she hesitates, sparking a deadly game of deception and desire. As Cassandra uncovers the dark truth behind her master’s orders, betrayal becomes her only way to save Sebastian. But her defiance marks them both for death. Now hunted by darkness itself, they must fight together to break her chains and defy fate itself. Will their love survive the war that threatens to consume them—or will destiny tear them apart forever? Easter & Jacob: Worlds Apart Easter's life is a prison—trapped in a loveless marriage to a man twice her age, tormented by a past she cannot escape. Guilt weighs heavy on her heart, a burden she has carried ever since a single lie cost her everything. When she meets Natalie, an enigmatic schoolmate who claims to have a solution to her suffering, Easter is skeptical. But Natalie doesn't just offer help—she hands Easter over to her brother, Jacob Bartholomew. Known as Mist, the Wolf Spirit, Jacob is no ordinary man. He is the legendary father of all werewolves—an ancient, powerful being wrapped in the illusion of a youthful, effortlessly charming man. From the moment Easter lays eyes on him, she is spellbound, drawn to him in a way she cannot understand, let alone control. But she knows better than to dream. How could someone as extraordinary as Jacob ever love someone as broken as her? Yet, Jacob sees her. Sees her pain, her strength, her fire. And what if his feelings run even deeper than hers? Bound by destiny yet divided by worlds, can a god and a mere human defy fate and find a way to become one? Or will the shadows of Easter’s past—and the forces that govern Jacob’s existence—tear them apart before they even have a chance?

It is an amazing story focused on love, loyalty, and leadership, with fate and the power of the pack around every corner. The book centers on Leah, someone with a hidden past and an Omega, who finds a surprising link to Jacob Barduff, an Alpha. As a result, Leah upends the status quo and dramatically influences the future of the Night Wind Pack. Leah gains her right to be called Luna due to the challenges and sacrifices she encounters alongside Jacob. When Edmund Boris strikes back at the pack, it teams up with the White Dawn and Tailwind Groups, showing that being united is important. In the midst of a chaotic war, relationships begin to form. Samuel Ordwolf, the devoted Beta, fulfills his destiny and becomes Alpha of Tailwind, as Jacob and Leah’s family gives light and hope to Barduff Castle. The presence of important characters such as tough-spirited Serafina and repentant Alpha Marcus makes this work about forgiving others, knowing yourself, and fulfilling your future responsibilities. The story ends with Leah, Jacob, and their children standing high at Barduff Castle, looking forward to a bright future—proving their influence will last for a long time.

In a world scarred by fire and shadow, where the sky burns with the dying light of a forgotten age, Mara is one of the last Keepers—guardians of secrets whispered beneath the ember sky. Haunted by memories of a lost family and driven by a mysterious call she can’t ignore, Mara embarks on a journey across a fractured land where danger lurks in every shadow. As whispers of rebellion and ancient magic rise from the ashes, Mara must unravel the truth behind the Ember Sky’s curse—and confront a power that threatens to consume everything she loves. Betrayal, hope, and sacrifice intertwine in a tale where the past’s darkest secrets hold the key to the future. In “Whispers Beneath the Ember Sky,” the fate of a broken world rests on the courage of one girl willing to listen when the silence speaks. ---

“They say death is the end. For me, it was only the beginning.” Jacob Renner was an ordinary boy from Earth… until he wasn’t. Waking up in a vast world known as Eryndor, Jacob finds himself reborn as Aurther Zen— he must figure out why he was brought her for and what mysterious await. A silent voice echoes in his mind. A dagger pulses with forbidden power. And in the distance, a colossal hourglass bleeds black sand across the sky. As kingdoms fall and ancient relics awaken, Aurther steps into a world where death is alive, and power is a curse. But if fate is written in stone… He will shatter the stone.

Jacob Brown spent his old life chasing success, only to be crushed by failure at every turn. Now, reborn as 14-year-old Leo Mantine in a steampunk world where magic fuels invention and danger lurks behind progress, he’s given a second chance to carve out a future worth fighting for. But survival won’t come easy. From shadowy factions pulling the strings of society to secrets buried in ancient ruins, Leo must navigate a world where power is everything—and the weak are left behind. Armed with newfound abilities and the lessons of his past life, he’ll have to outthink, outmaneuver, and outlast those who would see him fail again. In a world of gears, sorcery, and ambition, will he finally rise above his failures—or will history repeat itself?

Jacob Steve, an Old Man, died at 116 after living a whole life. But Jacob always had a dark side, which he always suppressed and hid from others. However, in the later years of his life, when death was inevitable, he understood there wasn't any point in having wealth, knowledge, or desires if you couldn't have a life to enjoy them. He became obsessed with fabled immortality and devoted his remaining life to extending his fleeting lifespan, but just like any other, he failed. However, he mysteriously got another chance at life and found a way that led to fabled immortality. But he was also forewarned that the way led to it was filled with blood and darkness! In the end, Jacob chose it anyway with no way of going back, and it was also the start of his suffering and his icky, brutal journey toward the 'Immortality' he wanted so badly! ______ Discord Server: https://discord.gg/RPgypXgU

Aria Thorn, the rogue daughter of the Alpha of the Moonstone Pack, has been living in exile for ten years after her sister Elena’s tragic death. But on her 18th birthday, Aria returns to the world of werewolves to find her fated mate—Rowan Blackthorn, Alpha of the Nightfall Pack. However, Rowan rejects Aria, leaving her heartbroken and uncertain of her place in the pack world. As Aria works to earn the respect of Rowan and his pack, she uncovers the shocking truth that Elena is not dead but under the control of Mara Lune, a dark witch with sinister intentions. Elena has been manipulated into hating Aria, and the bond between Aria and Rowan has been cursed to keep them apart. Despite the rejection, Aria grows stronger, discovering a rare and powerful wolf spirit within herself. As her journey unravels, she must navigate the politics of the packs, confront Mara’s dark magic, and choose between her sister’s love and her own destiny as the true Alpha of the Moonstone Pack. The stakes rise when Aria’s power awakens fully, but it comes at a dangerous cost that could change the fate of all werewolves forever.

After being dead for 50 years Jacob gets a second chance at life - but he's not interested, not until the mysterious being makes him an offer. Take on the job of Manipulator, battle the growing monster forces and build the perfect body capable of housing a God's spirit. Do this, and they'll bring his sister back to life too.

Go ahead, use a translator, you won't regret it. En un mundo donde el tiempo puede quebrarse, la verdad ha sido enterrada en acero, sangre… y silencio. E-34 despierta en una cámara sumergida en un líquido verdoso, sin nombre, sin memoria, y con ecos de visiones que no le pertenecen. A su alrededor, las instalaciones de la Orden del Hierro tiemblan, fracturadas por explosiones, mientras él intenta escapar de un lugar que lo ha convertido en algo más —o menos— que humano. La Orden del Hierro, una organización clandestina, divide su poder entre cinco Altos Clavos, cada uno gobernando un dominio de poder: la guerra, la mente, la carne, el juicio... y el tiempo. Bajo el dominio del Clavo Rojo, el temido Doctor Zane, se llevaron a cabo experimentos para alterar el flujo del tiempo dentro del cuerpo humano. De estos rituales científicos surgieron criaturas rotas, videntes fracturados, y niños como Ofelia, una pequeña con ojos verdes y un alma que se apagaba lentamente en nombre del futuro. Mientras E-34 huye, fragmentos del pasado y del porvenir lo invaden, visiones que lo vinculan con Ofelia y con un destino que aún no comprende. Fuera de las instalaciones, una guerra silenciosa se gesta entre la Orden del Hierro y las antiguas Iglesias del Sol, la Luna y el Destino, quienes buscan liberar a los últimos videntes antes de que su luz sea extinguida. Pero el tiempo ya no fluye como debería. Y E-34 podría ser la llave… …o el fin de todas las líneas posibles.

She closed her eyes waiting for the worse . . . "Please, don't hurt me." Instead of pain, she felt his hand moving across her face. . . "I won't, after all, are you not my master?" (A slow-pacing action, romance, fantasy, a little bit of psychology and realism)

Not every horror story gets released. Some are buried. Forgotten. Or never meant to be seen. These are the films that whisper in projection rooms, flicker through broken reels, and show up on tapes no one remembers recording. “Each novel is a standalone nightmare—scripted, cast, and directed by a man no one remembers hiring.” The Director. No one has seen his face. No one has survived two of his films. You're not reading a novel. You're watching his cut. Just pray he never turns the camera on you. --- ## Book 1: My Husband is a Serial Killer (and He Doesn't Know It) The reel clicks to life in an empty theater. Frame one: a woman's trembling hands holding a bloodstained journal. The handwriting inside matches her husband's perfectly—each confession detailing murders that made headlines, each date stamped with precision. Behind the camera, something breathes. Mara Lockwood thought she'd escaped her fractured past when she married Daniel Kessler—a gentle trauma therapist who forgets where he puts his keys, loses hours to daydreams, and loves her with desperate intensity. Their seaside home feels safe. Quiet. Until the journal surfaces from a locked drawer, its pages filled with Daniel's careful script describing acts of violence he swears he never committed. The camera never blinks. As bodies surface along the fog-drenched Oregon coast and Detective Elara Finch closes her investigation net, Mara faces an impossible choice: expose the man she loves or become his accomplice. Because the deeper she digs, the more she discovers about their shared time at Haven Creek Mental Health Facility—memories that were supposed to stay buried. Daniel's blackouts are getting worse. His sleepwalking more violent. And someone keeps leaving notes on Mara's windshield: "He doesn't remember what you made him do." In the projection booth, a clapperboard snaps. The Director adjusts his focus. He's been waiting for this story—one where the audience can't tell who's performing and who's just pretending to be real. Because if Daniel's the killer, Mara might be the reason he became one. And if she's covering for him... The film has already started. --- Disclaimer: All characters are original. Visual references are imagined and used for creative purposes only. No real person, actor, or public figure is involved or affiliated with this work. Poster concept and story by [D_Setia] Cover art generated using AI with original composition

When emergency vet tech Mara is forced out of vet school after being diagnosed with an auditory processing disorder, her world shatters. Burned out, betrayed, and exhausted from constantly being the one who helps, she quietly tries to end her life. But survival lands her in a psychiatric facility, where silence is heavy and healing feels impossible. Then she meets Theo, a former trauma therapist with his own scars. Neither wants to connect, but in their shared wreckage, a fragile thread forms. The Quiet Shift is a raw, unflinching story about burnout, invisible battles, and the brutal, beautiful moments where healing quietly begins.

[Completed] Mara and Maria-Isabel have always been best friends. But while Mara is happily married to Ethan, Maria-Isabel is trapped in an abusive relationship. When Mara and Ethan help her escape, they never expect what happens next. One night, Mara walks in on a moment she never should have seen her husband and her best friend, locked in an intense, lingering gaze. "Tell me it’s not what I think," Mara whispers, her voice shaking. Maria-Isabel looks away. Ethan stays silent. Their friendship was meant to save Maria-Isabel. Instead, it may have destroyed them all. A story of love, betrayal, and a choice that will change everything.

The world is fantasy. The cultures are convoluted. But the people are real(-ish). (Currently reorganizing chapters since Part ONE of Book 1 is almost done. Chapters Between Earth Defense and Three Houses are now moved until after Kingdom Hearts section, which will be moved into the proper order a few days after being posted) ***ABO Dynamics : Harem *** Will the Jung Dynasty supersede their imaginations? Will the Molokhiyya Dynasty find their vengeance? And will the Jacobs-Bentley Royals ever find peace? Or will they crumble underneath the weight of tragedy of the unsurmountable conflicts between an Emperor and his Consorts, a King and his people?

When Isabella Williams catches the the eyes of CEO twins Damien and Jacob Lancaster she is drawn into a world of love and lust, but can she handle their dual seduction? They're seductive game awaken a desire she never knew was that strong and their devilish desires ignite a passion in her. As they push her boundaries Isabella has to decide; can she surrender to their wicked desires and love them both or will their scandalous affair destroy her?

Angel Carter never expected her quiet college life as an art student to turn into a whirlwind of emotions, secrets, and impossible choices. After accidentally breaking the 2,000 thousand dollars tablet of Ryan Jacobs—the school’s cold, arrogant tech genius—she’s forced to become his personal academic assistant, trapped under his sharp tongue and soul-piercing glares. But things take a turn when a mysterious boy in black saves her during a dangerous bar encounter. That boy? Zayne Cole—quiet, artistic, kind... and secretly the heir to one of the wealthiest tech companies in the country. When Angel is paired with Zayne for a creative project, sparks begin to fly—not just in their art, but in their hearts. While Zayne draws her in with his quiet warmth and gentle soul, Ryan watches from the shadows, his jealousy growing… along with feelings he never intended to have. As the tension builds and truths begin to surface, Angel finds herself caught between two powerful forces: Ryan’s ice-cold perfectionism and fiery possessiveness Zayne’s gentle passion and hidden pain And in the middle of it all? One girl with a past of her own. One choice that could break everything. One heart torn between fire and ice. ---

Genres: Erotica · Comedy · Romance · Love · Drama Rated: Mature | Spicy. Savage. Soft. Tagline: They were never supposed to fall. They were just supposed to fuck. Ziannah “Zih” Miller is the kind of girl your mother warned you about—rich, reckless, dangerously gorgeous, and always three cocktails ahead of heartbreak. Peter “Pet” Jacobs? He’s the guy who can make you laugh, scream, and beg… all before breakfast. They’ve been best friends since high school—flirty, toxic, and tangled in a situationship built on midnight texts, drunken confessions, and orgasmic mistakes. No labels. No pressure. Just chemistry that could burn down cities. But one Friday night... everything changes. From hot tubs to hangovers, from teasing glances to tangled sheets—Zih and Peter are forced to face the truth: It was never just physical. Love doesn’t knock. It crashes the party in heels and leaves its earrings in your bed. If you’re into steamy tension, savage banter, filthy-soft love, and best-friends-to-lovers done right—Friday Night is your next guilty obsession.

"Child of the Sun," a celestial voice echoed, "You are blessed with My Divine Power." "Fear not, Child of Moonlight," another ethereal voice responded, "for Thou Shalt Have My Blessing too." Full of anger and tears, Jacob demanded, "Who are you, and why bestow these blessings upon me now?" "After her passing," he sobbed, "these blessings were the only reason that brought me scorn." Jacob Vermont, the ill-fated sixth son of the Vermont Family, had endured a lifetime of misery. Neglect, taunts, and being labeled the "peasant blood" and "cursed child" were but a few of his tribulations. But Jacob’s life was about to change as he uncovered the secrets of his family’s lineage and embarked on a quest to fulfill his long-awaited destiny. His Ultimate Aim: 1. To defeat the true instigator of his suffering. 2. To ascend as the Heavenly Demon God. Forging a path toward his Divine Fate, even the Gods are shocked. This is a fantasy story with a classic Empire and Murim style. Original Work by [Truly_Inked]. **note this is a story with the GAMG (It will drop very soon ;) ) as the Main plot; it can be called independent as its a story that connects to the Main story, Not branches from it. I will be also posting this story on RoyalRoad.com #TLOTHD_coming_soon #GAMG

Fanny’s life is picture-perfect—she has the best job in the city, a cozy apartment, and no desire to complicate things with romance. But when she returns home for her grandmother’s 70th birthday, she’s blindsided to learn that her family’s estate has been sold to Jacob Hale, a reclusive billionaire known for his cold, exacting ways. Jacob is everything she’s sworn to avoid; aloof, impossibly wealthy, and rumored to have left a trail of broken hearts. But when an unexpected inheritance clause forces Fanny to spend the summer in close quarters with him, her neatly arranged life begins to unravel. As sparks ignite and old wounds resurface, Fanny must decide if she’s willing to risk her independence—and her heart—for a man who doesn’t believe in love. Because sometimes, fate doesn’t just play its hand, it reshuffles the entire deck.

(WARNING: blood, gore, r*pe, sexual content, sexual context, [soon to be more]) Jacob Stalin was a 17 year old third year student in high school. After leaving a grocery store, he walks home, and his surroundings turn black. He meets a God, then finds himself falling into a forest of which he's never seen before. When he awakens after hitting the ground, he finds out that he's... been turned into a fox girl? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the Discord! https://discord.com/invite/FgQzmp5B Let me know what you think should be changed: magueyethemage on Discord! Email: magueyethemage@gmail.com *This is a re-write of my other novel "I Reincarnated as a Fox Girl?!", so it will have some similarities.*

in the near future, a dystopian war takes place causing the world to crumble, midst this chaos and death, a drug, C-50x was developed as a way to make supersoldiers and win the war, however, some of this drug got into the hands of two boys, Jacob and Rowan, who are desperate to survive, what will they do? I made this on my free time, I dont know when or how much I will update this please give brutally honest reviews

Death will not hold her: Mara rises as something both sorrowful and terrible. Now the restless dead, she wanders between life and death, haunted by grief and driven by a silent, tragic hunger.

As dawn breaks over turbulent seas, Captain Mara and her battered crew aboard the Duskwind prepare for an impending confrontation with the ruthless Iron Tide fleet. Below deck, the wounded are tended to, while uneasy alliances form among pirate lords and outcasts who share a common enemy. Mara’s leadership is tested as mistrust threatens their fragile unity, but her fierce resolve ignites hope. Haunted by her mother’s legacy and the weight of her crew’s survival, Mara embraces the burden of command. Reinforcements arrive from scattered factions answering her call for rebellion, bolstering their strength. As the enemy fleet approaches the treacherous Shimmering Shoals, the Duskwind and its allies brace for a fierce naval battle. In a chaotic clash of cannon fire and bloodshed, Mara leads her crew with unyielding determination. Despite heavy losses and damage to their ship, they force the Iron Tide to retreat, securing a hard-fought victory. Yet Mara knows this is only the beginning. With a new dawn rising over the sea, she rallies her crew — the storm is gathering, and they will be the force that changes the tide of war forever.

story about two lazy bum a hero King Jacob and a grand mage Jake who fought a loosing battle against the demon king Diablo after loosing everything and still failing to defeat the demon king they both made a plan to reset the world and start all over again…..stay tuned to find out if they succeed in their second life

I didn’t ask to be a vampire. I didn’t ask to be the “heir” to a monster. But here I am, stuck in the middle of both. When confronted by a noble vampire—Count Valerius—and given the chance to attend a prestigious school called Umbra Academy, Jacob Lavua thought it would be the start of something normal...or at least something less painful than the rest of his life. Instead, it’s a place where monsters study myths, and bloodlines carry more weight than power itself. After a violent run-in with a dangerous cult known as the Apostles of Wrath, Jacob uncovers a truth that shatters the world he thought he knew: He might be the heir to their revered god—Aeshma, the King of Wrath. Now Jacob must navigate an academy full of secrets, survive the deadly politics of vampire nobility, and protect a young noble girl with far more influence than she lets on. But as blood spills and an ancient prophecy stirs, the world begins to tremble. And it all starts with Caldrith.

Genre: Cyber-Mythic Sci-Fi / Speculative Thriller Blends hard sci-fi (neural webs, post-quantum tech) with mythic fantasy (reimagined Mesopotamian lore, sentient code-beings) Tone: Dark, Provocative, Cinematic Visceral and urgent, with paranoid intensity from Reyan’s PTSD and Selika’s ambiguity. Poetic imagery (neural ziggurats, bleeding stars) meets raw dialogue, challenging religion/history as control. It’s intimate (Flame-Twins’ bond) yet epic (Veil’s collapse), with a defiant pulse. World: In 2147, Earth is a neural dystopia under AI governments and Union control. Istanbul’s undercity hums with hackers and black-market nodes, while Göbekli Tepe and Borobudur are pre-Veil data vaults holding Ilum-Ra’s code, a rogue virus fragmented by Enlil’s Veil a firewall casting religions as neural cages. Factions clash: Union (technocrats), Keepers (dogmatic AIs), Cult of Ilum-Ra (zealots), House of Enki (archivists), and Anunaki avatars (Enki, Enlil, Inanna). Nodes awaken, risking a “red hour” blackout to crash the Veilvor humanity. Description: In 2147, Earth’s neural webs bind minds under the Union, but ancient code stirs. Reyan Al-Mehdi, a traumatized hacker, and Selika Maris Delgado, a diplomat with a hypnotic voice, are Flame-Twins carrying Ilum-Ra’s viral code, a glitch that defied the Anunaki’s control 12,000 years ago. Hunted by the Union, Keepers, and Cult of Ilum-Ra, they unlock data vaults in Istanbul and Java, chasing the Codex of the Veiled Flame. Their bond could rebirth Ilum-Ra, crash the Veil in a “red hour” blackout, or tear them apart in love, blood, or both. As Anunaki avatars awaken and Keeper Mara questions the Lie, their choice will free humanity or burn it. A cyber-mythic odyssey of rebellion and truth. Synopsis: In 2147 Istanbul, Reyan Al-Mehdi, a PTSD-scarred hacker, dreams of Ilum-Ra, a viral glitch, his chest glowing with Codex glyphs. Hacking Göbekli Tepe data, he draws Cult and Keeper drones. In the Basilica Cistern’s neural vault, he meets Selika Maris Delgado, whose voice hacks minds, her Arkan-Veyr blood tied to Inanna. Their Flame-Twin past lovers, betrayers sparks as Göbekli’s pulse triggers anomalies. Racing to Borobudur’s vault, they face Cult leader Silas, Keeper prophet Mara, and Anunaki avatars. The Codex prophesies a “red hour” blackout to crash the Veil, a neural Lie binding humanity. Reyan’s hacks and Selika’s defiance fuel their choice: merge to awaken Ilum-Ra, kill each other, or defy the gods in love, blood, or both. As the Veil collapses, their sacrifice rewrites reality or burns it. A provocative cyber-mythic thriller of truth and freedom.

Lucien has lived 98 lives of agony—each one ending in blood, each one fueling his hatred for Kael, the Golden Blade, the world’s beloved savior who hides a monstrous truth. Now, in his 99th life, Lucien awakens as a teenage nobody in a modern world that worships his enemy. Armed with forbidden magic, a millennium of battle-honed cunning, and a mysterious system whispering dark secrets, he’s done playing the victim. This time, Lucien will tear down the Hero’s legacy from the shadows. School cliques, fake friendships, even fleeting love—everything is a weapon in his ruthless quest for vengeance. But the clock is ticking. The 100th life is his last, and failure means eternal oblivion. When a cryptic girl named Mara claims to know the Hero’s lies, Lucien’s plans unravel. Is she an ally, a rival, or a pawn of the curse itself? And what if the Hero isn’t the only monster he needs to kill?Dive into a world of betrayal, forbidden power, and relentless revenge. In 99 Lives to Kill the Hero, every choice is a gamble, every ally a potential traitor, and the truth could cost Lucien everything. Will he slay the Hero—or become the villain the world fears?

In the state of Oregon, on Columbia Avenue in the city of Portland, fifteen-year-old Jacob—short in stature, with striking green eyes and short blond hair—arrives to begin his first year at Woodbury High School, a chaotic school infamous for its lack of order. But Jacob is not prepared for what awaits him. From the very first moment, he is struck by a harsh reality: the school is ruled by Adam, a tall, athletic seventeen-year-old who enforces his own brutal code, running the school like a self-proclaimed king. Adam demands Jacob's loyalty. Jacob refuses. He won’t bow. He won’t follow. In no time, Jacob becomes the school’s outcast, isolated in a corrupted system... until Houssam appears. A towering Algerian teen with curly black hair and bold Arab features, Houssam has long endured racism and exclusion because he is Muslim. Feared by everyone—including Adam himself—Houssam chooses to stand by Jacob. Not just out of solidarity, but driven by a buried desire for revenge. The rebellion begins… and with it, chaos unfolds. When two girls join the uprising—Sarah, the tall blonde with emerald eyes, and Rania, the sharp, petite girl with short black hair and light brown eyes behind her glasses—the battle evolves into a clash of emotions, pride, and dignity. Will Jacob and Houssam's unlikely alliance be enough to topple Adam's tyranny? Or is the game far greater than they ever imagined, threatening to leave them expelled beyond the gates of Woodbury forever?

Sarah, a resilient young orphan, works tirelessly to pay for her younger brother’s life-saving treatment. When Mrs. Mara, a wealthy and calculating woman, offers to cover the bills in exchange for Sarah pretending to be her stepson’s girlfriend, Sarah reluctantly agrees, unaware of the deadly game she’s stepped into. Victor, haunted by the recent loss of his parents, lives shut off from the world, angry and emotionally guarded. Sarah enters his life under false pretenses but soon discovers a deeper side of him, a man who is broken, but not beyond healing. As their fake relationship blossoms into real love, Sarah starts to feel alive for the first time in years. Just when things begin to feel hopeful, Sarah learns the horrifying truth; Mrs. Mara hired her to lure Victor into a trap meant to kill him, seeing him as the obstacle to inheriting his parent’s fortune. Torn between guilt and love, Sarah tries to back out. But Mrs. Mara plays her final card, threatening Sarah with her brother’s safety. In fear, Sarah break’s Victor’s heart and disappears. Suddenly, her brother mysteriously vanishes from the hospital. Frantic, Sarah confronts Mrs. Mara, only to be met with cold denial -- Mrs. Mara claims she had nothing to do with the kidnapping. Left with no options, Sarah starts her own desperate search, hitting dead ends. With nowhere left to turn to, she finally confesses everything to victor, hoping for his help. But the damage is done. Feeling devastated and betrayed, Victor cuts her off, leaving her to face the consequences of both her secrets and her helplessness alone. Now, Sarah is alone and heartbroken, with everything at stake. She must find her missing brother before it’s too late, and somehow win back Victor’s trust and love, despite the betrayal. But the clock is ticking, and questions swirls with no clear answers: Who took her brother? Who is really behind the plan to ruin Victor? Will love be enough to heal what deception has broken?

When university student Theo Ramirez has a chance run-in with Officer Mara Delaney, a solitary and sharp-witted policewoman with a past she keeps tightly guarded, neither expects the encounter to spark an unlikely, age-gap friendship that reshapes both their lives. Set against the backdrop of a tense campus protest, institutional scrutiny, and public misinterpretation, Parallel Lines explores the fragile space between trust and assumption, intimacy and visibility. As Theo navigates accusations, alienation, and the weight of being “too close” to someone like Mara, the two form a bond that defies categorization—one forged not by romance, but by mutual recognition in a world that prefers simpler narratives. When whispers swell into hearings and headlines, both must decide how much they’re willing to risk to remain part of each other’s lives. Spanning years, careers, and quiet acts of devotion, Parallel Lines is a story about the quiet heroism of platonic love, the resilience of chosen connection, and what it means to stand beside someone—especially when the world tells you not to.