Levi Ackerman Sketch

After the death of his father, eighteen-year-old Ryunosuke Hayashi Omeo lives a quiet life above his family's small restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles’ Fashion District. Quiet, reserved, and burdened by the weight of grief, he spends his days sketching the world as it passes him by—never expecting that the world might begin to look back. But when a chance encounter at Santa Monica Pier introduces him to a mysterious woman with violet eyes, Ryunosuke’s life begins to shift in subtle, unexplainable ways. Time seems to slow around her. Emotions dull. Reality warps. And though she vanishes just as quickly as she appears, Ryunosuke finds himself haunted—by dreams, by memories, by her. As he searches for the truth behind her identity, he uncovers something even more disturbing: a name connected to his father's past, a company shrouded in secrecy, and a man—Victor Navarro—whose influence stretches deep into the city's veins. With the help of his childhood friends and a cousin-turned-roommate who’s sharper than she lets on, Ryunosuke begins to unravel a web of secrets linking his father's death, a luxury car hidden beneath the city, and the strange woman who seems to be guiding—and manipulating—him from the shadows. But as feelings deepen and reality frays, Ryunosuke must ask himself: Can you trust someone who’s not of this world? Or worse— What if you already do?

All I wanted to do was draw. I’m Eli Walker. Quiet. Awkward. Invisible to most people—except my best friend Jay, a loudmouth pervert with zero shame. My life was simple: go to school, avoid attention, and sketch the world around me. Until Valentine’s Day. That’s when three girls confessed to me at the same time—each holding chocolate... and each having somehow seen my secret sketches of them. Now, I’m stuck in a whirlwind of stolen glances, jealous standoffs, love letters, and accidental fanservice—while Jay cheers me on like this is some kind of anime. The worst part? More girls keep falling for me. And all I did was draw. I didn’t mean to build a light harem. But my pencil might have other plans.

I let out a bitter laugh. “It’s ironic, isn’t it? You spent years making my life a living hell, and now you look at me like I’m the very air you breathe.” Lennox’s face fell. “Olivia, it wasn’t supposed to be like this—” I cut him off, my eyes blazing with anger. “Oh, but it was. You wanted me broken. You wanted me to suffer. And I did.” I paused, my voice trembling. “But not anymore.” Louis, who had been silent, spoke softly. “Olivia, we—” I shook my head and took a step back, putting distance between us. “No. Whatever you think you feel, it doesn’t matter. It’s too late. You had a choice. And every single time, you chose her. Over and over again, you chose Anita.” Levi shook his head. “We were wrong.” I met their gazes. “Yes, you were. And now, you’ll have to live with it.” With that, I turned away, refusing to let them see the tears burning in my eyes. •••••••• Olivia Parker was once the cherished daughter of a respected Gamma—until betrayal shattered her world. Branded the daughter of a traitor, she was stripped of her title, her dignity, and the life she had known, forced to serve as an Omega among those who once respected her. But fate wasn’t done with her yet. On the night of the mating ceremony, Olivia discovered the cruelest twist of all—she wasn’t fated to just one mate, but three. And not just any three. Alpha Lennox, Alpha Louis, and Alpha Levi—the ruthless triplet Alphas who had spent years tormenting her. Bound to a marriage they never wanted, the triplets made her life a waking nightmare. They paraded their lover, Anita, before her, ensuring she never forgot her place, never forgot that they would never want her. But fate has a way of playing its own game. As secrets unravel and buried truths come to light, the triplets begin to see Olivia for who she truly is—not just a Luna in title, but the woman they never realized they needed. Only now, she’s done waiting.

In the year 2047, Lower Bus Town is a graveyard for broken men and forgotten dreams—and Levi Lupin is just one corpse away from joining them. Born into a debt that isn’t his, crippled by past injuries, and forced into brutal underground death matches, Levi fights not for glory—but for survival. After losing an eye, a kidney, and most of his soul to the cruel hand of the underworld, Levi has only one thing left to lose: his sister. But everything changes the night he kills Dorian Reign—an enhanced bio-freak created in the illegal gene pits—and survives. Bloodied, battered, and barely breathing, Levi awakens something dormant inside him. [SYSTEM ACTIVATED] Initiating Debt Ascension Protocol... Kill. Win. Upgrade. Ascend.

The sky shimmered with twin suns, casting warm hues over rolling hills and ancient forests. The air itself buzzed with an unseen energy, and the very ground beneath his feet hummed faintly, as if alive with secrets waiting to be unraveled. He blinked against the unfamiliar light, confusion etched across his face. But confusion quickly gave way to awe. A bird soared overhead, trailing glimmers of blue light in its wake. Nearby, a child pointed a finger at a fallen branch, whispering a single word—and the wood floated into the air, spinning gently before settling neatly into a bundle. Magic. It was real. Tangible. Everywhere. In that moment, a hunger was born in him. Not a hunger for food, nor for wealth or fame, but something far deeper—a yearning. A need. An obsession. The magic of this world, this radiant, endless force that danced in the air and bled through every leaf and stone, had sparked something inside him. And each passing day only fanned that flame higher. His only goal became understanding Magic and growing in Magic. It consumed his thoughts. He chased rumors of ancient scrolls, watched from shadows as mages cast their spells, and spent sleepless nights sketching symbols he didn’t yet understand. He would kneel before old statues and listen to forgotten songs, desperate to catch even a whisper of arcane truth. Because he knew—knowledge was the key. The key to understanding this world. The key to understanding Magic. And knowledge… was the key to understanding the Universe.

Aki Tanaka was just another quiet high school artist—until a mysterious VR headset pulls him into the strange, dreamlike world of Yūgen, a realm born from sketches, memories, and forgotten pain. Inside, battles are fought with ink-forged weapons, and every step threatens to erase his past. But Aki is no ordinary player. The realm bends around his thoughts, his drawings come alive, and forgotten whispers call him Seeker. As the line between dream and reality dissolves, Aki must uncover the truth behind the Spiral Gate, the Enforcer, and the price of escaping a coma-born world where death is permanent and time is broken.

When monstrous Rifts began tearing through reality and devouring entire cities, humanity’s only hope became the Riftwalkers—elite fighters awakened and trained to enter the chaos and survive. Alan never thought he’d be one of them. But when a Sudden Rift killed his family, vengeance became his path forward. Now, alongside his childhood friends Levi and Reika, he takes on battles far beyond his rank—facing deadly monsters, corrupt walkers, and the growing darkness within the Rifts themselves. But something inside the Rifts is changing. A hidden trial awaits—one no one else can see. And Alan’s choices may awaken powers tied to a forgotten legacy that might be his Destiny... one that could reshape the world or destroy it. RIFTWALKER: The Rise of the Successor is an original fantasy saga filled with emotional sacrifice and betrayal, explosive twists, Strong Side Characters,Dark secrets and a destiny that refuses to stay buried.

In 2030, humanity faced its first true collapse…not by war, but by the sudden invasion of Nightcrawlers, creatures emerging from darkness itself with the desire to devour sunlight at all cost for their evolution. But, they could not absorb it directly since it was as deadly to them as to a shadow under the noonday sun. They could only absorb the sunlight from lifeforms or through signing a nocturnal contract to possess their bodies, providing them with direct sunlight immunity. Within twelve hours, over four billion people perished as Earth was split between eternal night and day. Just as extinction loomed, Holy Light Pillars descended from the heavens, purging one thousand cities from Nightcrawlers and offering humanity sanctuary under their divine light. A century later, in the Heliodor Region, an innocent child found his world turned upside down after two mysterious nightcrawlers invaded his home, slaughtered his parents, and ripped his eyes out of their sockets, leaving him permanently connected to the Shadow Dimension, the home ground of Nightcrawlers. Was it just a random feeding session for them, a planned assassination, or it goes deeper than this? Follow Levi’s journey as he weaves between darkness and light, chasing the truth hidden in both. Discord: https://discord.gg/KSNWWshhfm

What happens when fate itself spites you? Well for Dante Ackerman that was death! Having lived a life full of adversity and injustice,the emergence of the apocalypse had brought him hope of a better life,of controlling his fate….until he ended up on the claws of a zombie king! Just when he was about to die time and space suddenly froze as an ancient voice echoed in his head. [Activation requirements for the quest ‘’Last Bastion of Hope’’ has been met. Champion has been spited by Fate and has been cast to oblivious ruin. Your chance at redemption is here!] [Calculating parameters…….parameters calculated] [Randomly allocating battle class to Champion…random allocation impossible] [Manual allocation initiated……] [Allocation successful, you have been allocated the battle class Divine mechanic!] [Do you accept your quest?] ‘’Yes I do.’’ [Congratulations Champion……welcome to the BLACK GEAR SYSTEM] Reincarnated into his past self and armed with the knowledge of the future, Dante Ackerman vows to seize control of his fate—no matter the cost. But power never goes unnoticed. Harnessing the might of the Black Gear System, he battles both new and ancient enemies beyond his wildest imaginations unknowingly becoming embroiled in an ancient war of epic proportions on his quest to wrest control of his fate from the universe! Fate has been corrupted! The gods have gone silent,the realms are collapsing and the VERY survival of the universe rests on the shoulder of one young man as he navigates his path in a world where fate once betrayed him. ‘’Since the Fates have decided to abandon me I’ll engineer mine!’’ This…is the Advent of the Divine Mechanic!

Levi Warwick, a novel author, wakes up trapped in the Library of Noctis a mysterious realm filled with forbidden books. To survive, he must help each patron find the book they seek… or die. The catch? Every patron is a terrifying being Archwizards, Demon Lords, even Demigods. If one of them so much as farts in his direction, he’ll be dead on the spot. He’s just a normal guy. But to them, he appears to be the legendary Librarian cold, powerful, untouchable. So he smiles, lies, and prays they never find out he’s winging it

Abid Hasan, a lonely 22-year-old art student at Bangladesh Art University, lives a quiet and colorless life after losing both his parents. With no family, friends, or future prospects, he buries himself in manga and dreams of a better life—one filled with creativity, recognition, and freedom. One rainy night, as he's sketching manga panels alone in his small dorm room, a strange holographic screen suddenly appears before him: [Welcome to the Ultimate Manga Selling System!] [Congratulations! You are now authorized to distribute Earth-origin manga to another world.]

Arthur was just a lowly bartender — a nobody mocked as the “useless son-in-law” after a one-night stand with a billionaire’s daughter led to an unwanted marriage. Trapped in a life of scorn and ridicule, he endured endless humiliation from his cold, arrogant wife and her powerful family. Until the night he had the vision. "Mankind will be turn to Zombies in the next three days, stock up supplies, gather as many survivors as you can. You are only mankind's savior!" In his dreams, he saw the world’s end: a horrifying virus would strike at midnight, turning all men into rabid undead monsters while leaving women behind in a collapsing world. Arthur could see exactly how everyone around him would die. Friends, strangers, lovers… even his enemies. And no matter how hard he tried to change their fate, death in the apocalypse proved inevitable. A curse he could not undo. A horror he was forced to watch, again and again. He tried to warn the world but they refused to listen calling him a cursed omen. That same day, Arthur was fired from his job, thrown out of his wife's house and left to roam the street, and he had to seek refuge in his grandmother's house and began to stock supplies. Day after Day, he stayed in his grandmother looking through her sketches of the last Apocalypse that took place in 1999. And then the D-day came — the clock struck midnight. The one thing no one thought could happen was a Zombie Apocalypse! The zombie virus ravaged the earth, infecting every possible man, woman and child, until he’s the last man on Earth — the final sperm-bearer of humanity. Desired not just for pleasure, but for survival, bloodlines, and legacy, he’s suddenly the most sought-after prize alive. Arthur discovers a mysterious “Harem Investment System", Arthur must earn Life Points to stay alive. But this system is more than just pleasure and power — it’s economics. Arthur can invest Life Points into real estate, trade routes, security, and the women themselves, turning loyal followers into long-term assets that generate passive income, upgrades, and protection. He can save loyalty, collect interest from devotion, and withdraw power at will. The more he invests in a woman — emotionally or physically — the more she yields. And there’s only one way to do it: conquer women, dominate their loyalty, and expand his influence. Married or not, no woman is off-limits — in fact, the more forbidden, the greater the reward. Every interaction with women — trade, trust, or touch and sex — earns him Life Points, resources, and influence. Women who betray him or refuse loyalty? He takes what he needs — then eliminates them. To survive, Arthur must build alliances, seduce war-hardened survivors, and invest in his rising empire of women — all while uncovering the truth behind the system that brought him here.

Aika Misora never planned to fall in love. Not with the boy who sat alone on rooftops, or the one who pressed flowers instead of speaking his pain. But some stories don’t wait to be written — they bloom in silence, in shared glances, in the weight of unsaid things. After her mother’s quiet abandonment, Aika survives high school by keeping her heart zipped shut. Her world is routine: library lunches, hushed notebooks, and pretending everything’s fine. Until she meets Ren Hayashi, the quiet sketch-artist with rumors on his name and bruises in his smile. He doesn’t talk much. But his silence says everything. Drawn together by chance — and maybe fate — the two begin to orbit each other in secret places: the abandoned rooftop, the library’s back corner, the flower shop that smells like lost time. As seasons shift, so do they. Slowly. Tenderly. Terrifyingly. But love, even the gentle kind, brings buried pain to the surface. And when a long-unopened letter from Aika’s mother resurfaces, the wounds between them deepen — not enough to break, but enough to test whether two broken hearts can really hold each other. A soft, grief-tinged coming-of-age romance about first love, second chances, and what it means to stay — even when everything else leaves.

Hazel hat den größten Teil ihres Lebens damit verbracht, von den Drillingen, reichen und gutaussehenden zukünftigen Alphas des Emberfang Rudels, Lucas, Liam und Levi Sullivan, gehänselt und schikaniert zu werden. 'Adoptiert' vom Alpha und der Luna, arbeitet Hazel als Hausmädchen und ist ihrer täglichen Folter ausgesetzt. Deshalb möchte Hazel nichts mehr, als das Emberfang Rudel zu verlassen, sobald sie 18 wird und ihre Schulden bezahlt hat. Nur hat sie nie erwartet, ihre Schicksalsgefährten in ihren Peinigern zu finden – den Sullivan Drillingen. Alle drei von ihnen. Gefangen zwischen dem Gefährtenbund, der sie ständig zu den drei gutaussehenden Alphas zieht, und dem Trauma ihrer vergangenen Schikanen, muss Hazel eine Entscheidung treffen. Wird sie den Schmerz und das Trauma loslassen und den Drillingen eine Chance geben? Oder wird sie das Emberfang Rudel und ihre Schicksalsgefährten für immer verlassen?

Hazel a passé la majeure partie de sa vie à être harcelée et martyrisée par les triplés, riches et beaux futurs Alphas de la Meute Emberfang, Lucas, Liam et Levi Sullivan. "Adoptée" par l'Alpha et la Luna, Hazel travaille comme domestique logée et est soumise à leur torture quotidienne. Comme tel, Hazel ne souhaite rien de plus que quitter la Meute Emberfang une fois qu'elle aura 18 ans et remboursé sa dette. Seulement, elle n'a jamais pensé trouver son compagnon destiné parmi ses bourreaux, les Triplés Sullivan. Tous les trois. Prise entre le lien de compagnon qui la tire constamment vers les trois beaux alphas et le traumatisme de leurs persécutions passées, Hazel doit faire un choix. Va-t-elle laisser tomber la douleur et le traumatisme et donner une chance aux triplés ? Ou va-t-elle quitter définitivement la Meute Emberfang et ses compagnons destinés ?

Rowan Takeda expected a quiet freshman year—maybe some sketching, maybe some girls, definitely no weapons-grade AIs. But that was before the ICS Lightning chose him. Now he's Avalon Naval Institute’s first male Captain in over a decade… and his life is a full-blown firestorm. At Avalon, the cadets are the weapons: beautiful, brilliant, and bonded to living warships with more firepower than most nations. Rowan just wanted to keep his head down, but after crash-landing (literally) into the wrong dorm room—occupied by a half-dressed German dreadnought—he's declared a pervert, challenged to a formal duel, and suddenly has the entire academy watching his every move. The good news? He’s got Lightning: a flirty, high-spec AI with a taste for chaos and an unhealthy interest in his love life. The bad news? Every Captain here is armed to the teeth, emotionally volatile, and drop-dead gorgeous. And some of them are starting to take a little too much interest in the new boy with the killer instincts and the soft heart. Explosions, duels, emotional confessions, and skin-tight sync suits—Rowan’s going to have to fight to survive, outmaneuver old rivalries, and figure out if falling in love with a battleship is more dangerous than war itself. This is college. This is combat. This is My Life as a Collegiate Battlecruiser.

Alex was a ghost in his own life—broke, alone, and staring down a dead-end future. A freak accident rips him from Earth and drops him into the body of Levi Graves, a nobody in a world where magic is the currency of power. Gifted with a mysterious System that whispers arcane secrets, Levi finds himself in a cutthroat realm ruled by the iron grip of the Luminari Court, where nobles wield spells like swords and trust is a luxury no one can afford. Armed with nothing but his wits and a power he barely understands, Levi must navigate a maze of savage beasts, ruthless guilds, and whispering conspiracies that threaten to crush him. Every step is a gamble—every choice a spark that could ignite his rise or burn him to ashes. Can Levi outsmart the predators circling him and carve a name in a world that bows only to strength? Or will the shadows of his old life drag him into oblivion? Scion of Ash and Crown is a heart-pounding isekai epic of grit, magic, and unrelenting ambition—a tale of a broken man’s fight to forge a legacy in a world that doesn’t care if he lives or dies. Perfect for fans of underdog heroes and sprawling magical worlds, this is a story that will grip you from the first page and never let go.

A failed fashion designer opens a controversial nude figure drawing school in Tokyo. Students come to confront trauma, identity, and intimacy. Every sketch becomes a window into repressed desire—and every pose, a confession.

In a world ravaged by titans, where humanity clings to survival behind towering walls, the blood of warriors flows silently through time—forgotten by most, feared by few. Among the scattered remnants of ancient legacies, a boy rises from the ashes of loss and vengeance. His name is Ryo Ackerman—a descendant of a cursed clan, trained in the art of killing, born beneath a sky that never promised him peace. But when the walls no longer hold, and the truth buried deep beneath flesh and bone begins to awaken… Ryo will learn that monsters do not only exist outside. Sometimes, the greatest monster… is the one within. And from the belly of death, he will be reborn—not as human, not as titan… …but as something entirely new. The war for freedom has never been so personal.

LEVI ACKERMAN, 30 years old and the eldest grandson of Ackerman third generation. As the Managing Director of Ackerman Group, CEO of Ackerman Travel & Entertainment and the future heir of Ackerman Group, one of the largest companies in France. He is admired for his intelligence, strength, and the one with the most striking look of the Ackerman Family. Everyone who meets him falls under his spell, except for one person, Haruka Charles Auclair. HARUKA CHARLES AUCLAIR, 28 years old, comes from the prestigious Auclair noble bloodline. A prodigy with sharp mind and an untouchable reputation. He has served as Levi's secretary for over two years. But unlike everyone else, Haruka remains utterly unimpressed by his boss. Because he has a face like an angel, people often called him a handsome guy with pretty face. From the moment Levi met Haruka, he fell in love. But for two years, he kept his feelings hidden, only to learn that Haruka's heart belonged to someone else that he actually knows. But Haruka's love for that person didn't remain for that long after his heart was shattered into pieces by the person he loves. "I like you." "You know I don't like you." "I do. In fact, I love you, and you'll fall for me. I don't need the words 'I like you' from you. One day, I'll make sure you'll say the words 'I love you'." "You really shouldn't be hoping for something like that." Will Haruka's heart ever change, or will Levi's love remain unrequited forever?

The King of Kingston , father of storms and steel is dying. The word rides salt winds and whisper smoke: his crown, his gold, his fleet of black-sailed ships, all free for the bold enough to claim them. he sends a message to his Four sons, four heirs, scattered by blood feuds and grudges older than their scars. Levi, who bends kingdoms like storms bend trees. Benjamin, who turned gutter thieves into silk-draped nobles. Esau, the ghost prince exiled to the sea’s edge. Aziz, rebel blade, the bastard who vowed never to bow. But blood means nothing when the throne promises everything. Two brothers already weigh blades in the dark, each willing to kill the rest to be crowned alone. Beyond the royal veins, worse shadows gather the warlords he once bribed and chained now circle Kingston’s dying heart, hungry to carve up his kingdom before his bones are cold. Power is Arcane-born, faith-forged and mercy is the first to drown. In the end, only one lion roars loud enough to rule.

Cassius was just a Court Jester. But a unlucky moment got him to be Executed along with Levi Ashbourne. But a Lucky encounter with an old man in his mind he returned to the past.

Haruki Minami is perfectly content fading into the background of East Sakuragaoka High—quiet, awkward, and happiest behind the pages of his sketchbook. As the newly appointed president of the nearly-forgotten manga club, all he wants is to draw stories that matter… even if no one else ever sees them. Yuki Tachibana, the feared and flawless student council president, lives by schedules, rules, and sharp-tongued comebacks. But beneath her pristine exterior is a girl who once believed in art—and hasn’t picked up a pencil since. When an unexpected school policy forces Haruki’s club under review, Yuki becomes his reluctant overseer. But what starts as formal inspection turns into stolen afternoons, chaotic clubroom moments, and the slow unraveling of walls they didn’t know they’d built. And as Haruki’s newest manga begins to look suspiciously familiar—featuring a tsundere student council president and a shy boy with a pencil in hand—Yuki begins to realize: She’s not just reading his story. She’s living it.

Zoya Khan doesn’t believe in love anymore — not after everything she’s lost. Quiet, thoughtful, and guarded, she’s just trying to get through her new college life without making a sound. But when she’s paired with Ayaan Mirza — the mysterious artist with his own haunted past — silence begins to speak louder than words. What starts as a sketch turns into something neither of them expected: a connection neither of them asked for, but both might need. A clean, slow-burn romance about healing, trust, and the art of understanding.

Cynthia Fola is a woman who seems to have it all. A celebrated author. A loving wife. A devoted mother. Her books have touched hearts across the world, yet the story she’s never told is the one still bleeding inside her. Six years ago, in the silence of her apartment, she miscarried a child she never told anyone about. Not her friends. Not her therapist. Not even Damson, the man whose name she whispered through the pain. He left her soon after, never knowing what she lost. She never asked why. She just survived. Now living in quiet elegance with her husband Levi and their son Adam, Cynthia has carefully rebuilt a life that looks whole. But when a professional event in Dubai brings Damson back into view — older, bolder, and standing on the very stage she’s meant to own — the walls she’s held up begin to crack. Memories return with force. Her body remembers the ache. Her heart remembers the silence. And in the glow of chandeliers and applause, she is forced to confront the love that left her, the pain that shaped her, and the truth she buried beneath success. Cry Me a River is a lyrical, unflinching portrait of grief, motherhood, marriage, and memory. It is the story of a woman who gave everything to protect someone’s dream, only to nearly die in the process — and what happens when that dream returns, asking for her voice again.

After the unexpectedly shocking death of Rena’s parents, she was forced to tackle a life she was not ready for which is to be the CEO of her father’s company while living under the weight of grief, but instead, her father’s billionaire best friend, Raymond Levi, who she has had a crush on since teenagers, took the position. Claiming she is not ready for the position. Unknown to Rena, Raymond was trying to rescue her from Lucas. Along the line, Rena falls in love with Raymond Levi while working under his control. Between the legacy she must shield and the man she is not believed to desire, Rena faces an impossible choice. Not knowing the real identity of Raymond Levi and Blindly trusting Lucas. But a part of her feels like her parents are still coming back. Can she claim her deserved position without losing her feelings for Raymond, who exactly is Lucas Cruise, and what could he be up to? Will loving Raymond cost her everything?

"You think he owns you? No, mi alma. You were made for me, every breath, every scream.” After June’s billionaire husband Axel Grey, humiliated and abandoned her for his mistress, she meets Levi Stark: a stranger dangerously intoxicating, and nothing like her cold ex. He doesn't just want her body, he wants her to be his. When a letter threatens her life, she’s pulled into a web of danger, obsession, and love that cuts deep. He wants her heart. He wants her soul. ‎But someone wants her dead. June must choose: the monster who hurt her or the one who might never let her go.

Maya used to dream in colors—until life dimmed everything to gray. Haunted by silence and the weight of her past, she retreats from the world, her voice buried beneath trauma and fear. But when a quiet stranger named Luca notices her in a small café and leaves behind more than just a kind smile, Maya is pulled into an unexpected connection—one that stirs something long lost inside her. As sketches bloom on her forgotten pages and hidden talents awaken, Maya begins to rediscover not only her art—but her courage. Yet Luca carries a secret of his own, and their stories may be more entwined than she realizes. In a tale of healing, hidden strength, and second chances, From Broken to Brave – A Story of Quiet Strength explores the power of silent resilience, the magic of being seen, and the hope that sometimes finds you when you least expect it.

Iris Wren has spent years holding the pieces together—after losing her family, after watching her brother die, after becoming the adult in a home with a guardian too shattered to speak most days. The world thinks she’s doing fine. They don’t know she works three jobs, can’t sleep without the closet light on, and draws the same pair of brown eyes in every sketch. Lucian is the only thing that makes sense. He understands her silence. Knows how to find her when she hides. Says the things no one else does. They meet at the edge of her breaking point, when she's numb and just starting a new school. No one questions him. Not her teachers, not the barista who takes both their orders, not even her. But as the year unfolds, as she begins to connect with a classmate who refuses to let her vanish, and as Lucian begins glitching in ways that feel off, Iris starts to question what’s real. The truth is simple, devastating, and silent. Lucian never existed. But the pain he helped her survive? That was always real.

*CHARLOTTE’S WEB** *A Darkly Witty Mystery Thriller* --- ### **BOOK DESCRIPTION:** When Detective Alex Carter finds a dead girl on the railroad tracks with a single red rose on her chest, he knows this isn’t just another murder—it’s a message. Nineteen-year-old Charlotte Greene was rich, brilliant, and hiding something big. Her diary is filled with Latin riddles, sketches of roses, and a chilling warning: *"The Gardener is watching."* Teaming up with razor-sharp Detective Julia Moreno and guilt-ridden best friend Lila Hawthorne, Carter unravels a conspiracy where the Greene family’s world-famous roses hide a deadly secret. But the deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes—Charlotte’s death was just the first bloom in a garden of poison. With a killer who leaves roses as calling cards, a controlling father drowning in regret, and an ex-partner who knows too much, Carter must confront his own past before The Gardener’s thorns strike again. **Think *Gone Girl* meets *Sherlock Holmes* with a twist of deadly floristry.**