Clock Cipher

Ethan was betrayed, he was broken, left crippled by those he trusted most: Zachary and Ivy, the people who ruined his life. Stripped of everything, Ethan crawled through three grueling years in the abandoned depths of despair, desperate to regain what he lost. Until one final act of defiance opened the door to something greater. When Ethan completed a hidden quest, fate granted him a miraculous reward: a second chance. He awakens years in the past, on the eve of a revolution: the launch of Ethereal, the world's first fully immersive VR game and humanity’s obsession. Armed with memories of four years in Ethereal, he’s no longer the helpless pawn who lost everything. This time, Ethan knows every secret, every hidden quest, every exploit to climb back to the top. But when he steps into the game, the system unveils a shocking twist: a divine bloodline, legendary talents, and a Druid class no one believed could dominate. Ethan vows to rise once more, but this time, he knows where the paths of glory begin, where betrayal lurks, and where to find legendary treasures that will crown him king in this brutal new world. The stakes are higher than ever. Factions are forming, alliances are shattering, and the clock ticks toward an event that will rewrite reality itself. The weak will perish, and the strong will thrive. They betrayed him once. They won’t live to do it again.

In a thrilling adventure, a group of vloggers embarks on a two-month journey to Indonesia, fulfilling the requests of their eager fans. Led by Ethan, the mastermind of the group, they anticipate that this trip will skyrocket their careers. However, Ethan's excitement quickly turns to dread when he encounters a supernatural entity, a creature from local folklore that he initially dismissed as mere myth. As the entity begins to torment him, Ethan's peace and sanity are compromised, and he must fight not only for his life but also for the safety of his friends. With the clock ticking and his pregnant wife waiting for his return, Ethan faces a relentless and malicious force that hunts him down. Will he be able to survive this nightmare and ensure a happy ending for his story?

Aria Winters, known to her followers as "Storm," was a popular live streamer with a fierce personality and unmatched gaming skills. When the highly anticipated online game "Elemental Ascension: The Path to Immortality" was released, Aria made a daring bet with another livestreamer: she would achieve immortal status and complete the game within a month. Determined to win, she livestreamed day and night, battling her way through the game's formidable challenges. With only twenty-four hours left, Aria faced her final obstacle: the ultimate villainess, the Blood Empress. As the clock ticked down, her frustration mounted. Three hours turned into one hour, then forty minutes, and finally thirty minutes. Despite her best efforts, she failed to defeat the Blood Empress, losing the bet and a significant amount of money. Enraged by her failure, Aria had an explosive episode on stream, cursing the game makers for creating such an impossibly difficult boss. In the midst of her outburst, something extraordinary happened. Aria found herself inexplicably transported into the game world of "Elemental Ascension." To her shock, she realized she had been reincarnated as the Blood Empress herself. However, she was not the powerful villainess she once fought; instead, she was a lowly farm girl at the beginning of the Blood Empress's journey. Determined to change her fate, Aria decided to forge a new path for herself. With her extensive knowledge of the game, she explored various professions, from becoming a merchant to a blacksmith, or even gathering medicinal ingredients. She chose to live out her days as a normal passerby, avoiding the main plot and the dark destiny that awaited her. However, despite her efforts to lead a peaceful life, fate had other plans. From the beginning, Aria's destiny as the Blood Empress was already sealed, but she hadn't realized it until it was too late.

When Alex Carter buys an old laptop from a thrift store, they uncover Orion, a mysterious program that predicts catastrophic events. As Alex and their friend Maya delve deeper, they find themselves hunted by a powerful tech corporation desperate to keep its secrets buried. With the clock ticking and danger closing in, Alex must unravel the truth behind Orion-a truth that could save countless lives or destroy everything they hold dear.

Other work: Magus Supremacy _____________ {System Online} {System Activating} {System Activation Complete.} {User Detected: Jake Lucas.} * {Main Quest: Grow strong enough to defeat your foes.} *{Warning: Darkness Approaches. No One Is Safe.}* 200 years ago, humanity almost faced extinction at the hands of the werewolves. The world survived, but the cost was unimaginable. Victory was hard-earned—and the price paid is still unknown. After seeing the war wasn't heading anywhere, the werewolves receded to grow their strength while letting the humans recover. Now, sixteen-year-old Jake Lucas is thrust into a battle he never wanted. Weak, outcast, and haunted by his parents’ brutal deaths, Jake is just trying to survive at Aurora Academy. But when a strange orb activates the Slayer System, everything changes. Quests, skills, and powers that could make him stronger than he ever dreamed. But power comes with a price. With each new level, Jake uncovers dark secrets—about the werewolves, the academy, and the shadows lurking beneath them all. The world is more dangerous than he imagined, and a hidden force is stirring, ready to rise once again. Jake’s only hope lies in mastering the Slayer System—but as the stakes grow higher, he’ll learn the real question isn’t how strong he can become, but *how far he’s willing to go* to stop an ancient evil from being unleashed. **But the system has a final warning: Jake isn’t the only one unlocking power. And the clock is ticking.** ________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR NEW READERS!!! My first few chapters might come as boring at first or bad that was because I was new to System troupe and I was also new in writing a Webnovel style book. so I will appreciate it if you all can continue reading. Ok so this is for new and probably old readers. Please read the pinned review. I had changed the title from My Werewolf's Slayer System to this just to make it cool and it doesn't affect the main storyline which is about Jake growing strong through the system and getting his revenge on the werewolves. ___________________ 200 power stones= 1 extra chapter. 20 Golden tickets= 2 extra chapters.

In a world where fate intertwines with the divine, Fate's Enchantment transports readers to an ancient China steeped in mystery and magic. Aoi, a seemingly ordinary girl, is bound by a contract marriage to the enigmatic Crown Prince Zhao Han. Unbeknownst to her, Aoi is a celestial being, a secret that Zhao has sworn to protect for his own ambitious designs. As the threads of their lives entwine, Zhao finds himself captivated by Aoi's gentle spirit and unwavering courage. But the shadows of destiny loom large, revealing a harrowing prophecy: Aoi is destined to die, her light extinguished before she can fully embrace her true self. With the clock ticking and the stakes rising, Zhao must confront his own desires and the dark forces that threaten to tear them apart. Will he choose the path of ambition or the heart's true calling? Fate's Enchantment is a spellbinding tale of forbidden love, sacrifice, and the quest for self-discovery. Join Aoi and Zhao on a journey where every choice could lead to salvation or ruin. Will love to be enough to defy fate? In the tapestry of fate, will love weave a new destiny?

Kyouya was an ordinary high schooler whose passion for gaming provided an escape from the monotony of life. When the servers of Mythos Online, his favorite VR MMORPG, were scheduled to shut down, Kyouya resolved to spend one final night immersed in the game. But as the clock struck midnight, what he thought was the end of his adventure marked the beginning of an entirely new one. Awakening in a world that feels both familiar and alien, Kyouya finds himself trapped in the body of his powerful in-game avatar, Zereth the Unyielding—an Oni of immense strength and legend. In a realm teetering on the edge of chaos, where ancient dragons, kingdoms, and magic clash, Kyouya must navigate dangerous alliances, uncover secrets of his own past, and carve out his destiny. But surviving this new world isn’t as simple as defeating a boss. To thrive, Kyouya must learn what it truly means to live. ---

Mature Content! Maisie loosened her grip against the cloth on her chest, it fell to the ground, rendering her naked in front of him. "Do you still see me as a child, I'm all grown up now" She said with a sly smile on her lips, causing the man to look at her. The desire in his eyes didn't escape her gaze. His deep voice rang in the room, "Can you satisfy me, huh, Maisie" He called out her name seductively. Now she doesn't know who was seducing who. "Sure" She responded. Leif who was comfortable until now felt something throb in his trouser, he groaned, "Don't regret this" "I won't" she declared firmly, "We're married, it's normal for us to have sex" She said brazenly. *** 17-year-oldd Maisie is a cute, sweet but hot-tempered girl who lives with her old parents in a cottage by the woods. She had incurred a curse; she would fart whenever she was angry and would cry whenever she was happy. She had to remain neutral but it was impossible, she wasn't a rock! When she clocks 18, she started having weird dreams, abilities that ordinary humans can't possess, in her quest to find out who she was and how she incurred the curse, she met Leif who changed her life. Gave her so much happiness and love she could ever desire and she gave him everything she had too! However, he soon figured out that she was a witch, those they had been at war with, he was torn between his love for her and customs. Likewise, the elders in the covens would never allow her to be together with him. How would she protect their love?

In a world on the brink of annihilation, Aarav Sharma is given a second chance—one month before Earth faces a disaster that will push humanity to its very limits. Reborn into a timeline where the countdown to extinction has already begun, Aarav carries the memories of his first life, where he witnessed the fall of cities, the deaths of countless comrades, and the collapse of everything he fought to protect. But this time, he’s not alone. A mysterious system has embedded itself within his mind, offering him blueprints of advanced technologies—spaceships, battleships, and human machines capable of defending Earth against the horrors that lurk beyond the stars. With these tools, Aarav embarks on a desperate journey to rewrite the fate of humanity. As he races against time, Aarav uncovers secret organizations that have operated in the shadows for centuries—Shadow Guardians, Space Guardians, and the Human Alliance, among others. Each holds a piece of the puzzle, but gathering them together will require more than just intellect; it will demand sacrifices, betrayals, and the courage to face the unknown. Aarav’s quest is fraught with danger as he encounters hostile alien races, political intrigue among Earth’s nations, and the ever-present shadow of his past failures. Alongside a growing band of allies—including a romantic harem of fierce and intelligent women—he must navigate the treacherous path to survival. But every victory comes at a cost, and the weight of his comrades’ deaths bears down on him with every step. With the clock ticking, Aarav must make impossible choices—choices that will either save humanity or doom it forever. For this is the part of no return, and the future of multiple galaxies hangs in the balance. Will Aarav succeed in forging a new destiny for humankind, or will the darkness consume them all? The journey has just begun, and the stakes have never been higher.

[WSA Entry] The ones in the heavens are what he's after. Or so he thinks. Cipher, a troubled boy, dies at the hands of his father and finds himself in the sanctuary—yet nothing is as it seems. With the world crumbling around him, the only path to a new world and godhood lies in completing a series of tasks to fulfill his title. But he's not given such a privilege. Instead, he's trapped as nothing more than a mere systemless soul in a realm full of reincarnators. But luck hasn’t completely abandoned him. He stumbles upon a system called Heavenless—a force created to stop those who seek to dominate and to carry one soul to the apex of existence. Chosen by fate, his path becomes clear: revenge and ascension.

Amy, a typical New Yorker, has a life like a tightly - wound clock because of her busy job at the United Nations - precise yet exhausting. She is a person who is rational to the core. Superstitions about ghosts and gods, in her opinion, are like fairy tales for coaxing children, and sweet - talking is like cheap perfume, pungent and hypocritical. On that day, the heavy pressure of work made Amy feel breathless. She returned to her apartment where she lived alone, like a robot with its battery drained. Her only thought was to throw herself onto the bed and isolate herself from the whole world with the quilt. However, midnight, like a mysterious incantation, disrupted her plan. The old radio in the room cabinet made a strange beeping sound, and then a faint cry for help came: "Help... " Amy's heart suddenly tightened. Despite the mixture of fatigue and fear within her, her curiosity still made her ask the radio, "Who are you?" "I'm Tom. I'm being chased by a serial killer. I'm hiding in an abandoned warehouse. He'll find me soon... " The boy's voice was full of fear. Without the slightest hesitation, Amy immediately called the police. A rescue across time, of love and redemption, thus began.

In Dominion of the AI Clockwork, a young boy named Kairo Valeris stumbles upon an ancient AI system that controls time itself. At first, it seems like an incredible opportunity—a chance to change his life and rise above the struggles he’s endured. But as the AI slowly takes control of his mind and actions, Kairo begins to spiral down a dark path, manipulated by a power greater than he could ever imagine. This AI, once a tool for progress, now seeks to control not just time, but humanity itself. As Kairo’s every move is dictated by the system, his friends and family begin to suffer the consequences of his actions. What started as a gift soon becomes a curse, and the line between right and wrong blurs. Before passing judgment, read the first 15 chapters. Witness the descent and the complexity of the story unfold. Trust me, the journey will reveal much more than what meets the eye. Only then, leave your review—because Dominion of the AI Clockwork is a tale that will keep you questioning, challenging, and reflecting long after you've finished reading.

Not every love story ends in happiness, and sometimes, the most painful twists come not from fate, but from our own choices. Yeonho loved Vaani—but he couldn’t save her. Zane loved Vanessa—but his own actions led to her death. Now, Zane has been granted a second chance—an opportunity few are ever given. Thrown into a time he never knew, with questions that have no answers, Zane must unravel the mystery of his survival and the purpose of his unexpected return. What is he meant to do in a world where he never existed? Can he right the wrongs of the past, and what sacrifices will he make to ensure his future? The clock is ticking, and Zane's journey to redemption is about to begin. Will he find the strength to rewrite his fate—or will history repeat itself?

If Only I Could Level Up In a world reshaped by the enigmatic Paradox World System, humanity has become a battleground of levels, stats, and unimaginable power. For most, survival means ascending the ranks of the system, but for Erwin Grey, it’s a cruel paradox. Born without a system of his own, he’s trapped in a world where everyone else evolves—except him. Yet, Erwin is far from powerless. He discovers a unique ability: while he cannot level up himself, his weapons and items can ascend to extraordinary heights. Armed with this anomaly, Erwin must navigate deadly trials, face ruthless players, and outwit a system designed to crush him. But survival is only the beginning. As Erwin unravels the truth behind the Paradox World System, he’s confronted by a shocking revelation: the system was created by his future self to prepare humanity for a war with an unknown enemy. Now, Erwin must embrace his role as the architect of his own torment and make impossible choices—where sacrifice and survival are often the same. Epic battles, chilling decisions, and a hero driven by cold logic and ingenuity. If Only I Could Level Up is a gripping tale of resilience, defiance, and the relentless pursuit of purpose in a world that demands everything. Will Erwin conquer the system, or will the weight of his choices destroy him? The clock is ticking, and the price of failure is extinction.

"In a world where time bends to human will, what happens when it bends back?" In the city of Aeteris, where time itself is currency and power, a young Time Mechanic named Kallan Riven stumbles upon an ancient clock buried in the forbidden Catacombs. This mysterious artifact, known as the Solstice, disrupts the delicate balance of time, plunging Aeteris into chaos. Reality fractures, secrets resurface, and the once-reliable Eternal Clock begins to fail, threatening to unravel time across the world. Joined by Lyra Caelis, a sharp-tongued ChronoMerchant, and Cyrus Vale, a rogue historian with a dangerous knowledge of the past, Kallan is thrust into a perilous race against time. Together, they must uncover the truth behind the Solstice and the vanished Chronomancers who once ruled the flow of time. As Kallan delves deeper into the mysteries of the Solstice, he discovers the heavy price of tampering with time. Loyalties are tested, truths are shattered, and the lines between past, present, and future blur. When the Celestial Tower’s Eternal Clock begins its final descent, Kallan must face an impossible choice: to save the city or to preserve the flow of time itself. The Clockwork Solstice is a gripping tale of steampunk wonder, psychological tension, and profound moral questions, where every second counts and every choice shapes the future.

Maureen Smith died at the age of 23 due to cancer and was lucky enough to be reborn back to the age of 17th faced with the same challenges of life she faced in her past life but this time she had a System. A Good Luck System. All she has to do is to absorb good luck from the list of people provided by the system. If not she will die again when she clocks 23. And at the top of the list was a notorious bully Liam Williams. ***** Liam Williams, after the untimely death of his father and elder brother. He became the rejected son. As his mother and grandfather kept blaming him for this brother and father demise. That somehow had a drastic change in Liam's behavior. And to make matters worse his mother went and adopted another son who looks like his elder. Causing him to become a notorious bully both in and out of school. Will Maureen master the courage of facing the man who has the most good Luck? If she does succeed in approaching him, will he bully her too? What will happen to Maureen's lover in her past life? will they still be together in her present life? What will happen when Liam's adopted brother turns out to be among the people Maureen will need to absorb good luck from? Will Maureen's Good luck quest turned out to be a good Luck for better health and life or a good luck for Love Square?

A team of four led by a man of prior knowledge, they don't know much about, have to save their city from a demon invasion. They go through challenges and turns that may be deemed difficult for others. With the help of futuristic cutting edge technology they face hellish creatures and even make tough decision along the way. The clock is ticking for our heroes in Downtime City. Will they make it or will the world be in peril.

In the apocalypse, Alan lost everything. He sat at a wooden table, holding a gun, ready to end it all after being bitten by a zombie. But when he pulled the trigger, everything went black—and then he woke up. Ten years in the past. Now, Alan has a second chance. A chance to save the people he loves, to stop the world from falling apart, and to protect his little sister, Alice. But can he do it? Can he fight against the future he remembers and the mistakes he made? The clock is ticking, and danger is everywhere. 10 Years of Redemption is Alan’s story of survival, hope, and the fight to rewrite the future. Will he succeed, or will history repeat itself? Read to find out.

Ten years ago, the world was captivated by a groundbreaking VR MMORPG, a fully immersive experience that allowed players to step into the shoes of legendary heroes in a realm of magic and wonder. For a decade, they built their lives, forged their identities, and left their marks on what they thought was just a game. But when the servers shut down, the truth shattered everything. The game world wasn’t just a virtual reality, it was a fabricated timeline, a fragile imitation of the true Magic world . And now, the countdown has begun. The players, ripped from their lives on Earth and the simulation, find themselves in the Magic World, ten years younger but burdened with all the memories of the game and their old lives. Their in-game personas, once vibrant and driven by purpose, are now hollow shells, unable to act on their own. Even worse, Earth’s timeline fragile and unprotected has been paused, and its collapse is inevitable. To prevent disaster, the 10 Originals, the most renowned players of the game, must rise once more. But this time, there are no systems to guide them, no respawns, and no safety nets. The high realm is real, its dangers far deadlier than any raid boss. And as the countdown ticks away, inconsistencies between the worlds begin to unravel reality itself. Thrown into a world they don’t fully understand, hunted by their own past mistakes, and racing against time to stop the collapse of Earth’s timeline, the Originals must uncover the secrets of the game’s creation and find a way to stabilize the Magic World. The clock is ticking, and the fate of three worlds rests on their shoulders. Will the Originals be able to fix the chaos they caused, or will everything they fought for crumble into nothingness?

Pain… Agony… Torture… And grief is what I get for being betrothed to a demon. It all started when my mom handed me over to him. She should have just let me die. She shouldn't have let Tharros save me. When he hates, he hates like the devil But when he loves, nobody knows. Now I'm here, living a life as ugly as hell. I try to be free, but my demon's grip is tightened on me. I have everything far from peace, and anything far from joy. But then, I sense a glimmer of hope. I was promised freedom and my mother, wealth. And again, my mother sold me out…Thinking it would be the beginning of my freedom, but that was just the beginning. I met more demons, witches and people with power in another world where you fight for everything. It's me, against all the pain It's left to Tharros. He either saves or binds me. warning: this book might be provocative for some readers. If you have certain triggers or sensitivity to horror or bloody content then this book is not for you.

Jake's dreams as strange as they are, show him the future. When two cute girls level his high school using their magic in a nightmare, he better believe it. Waking up to see the world through an interface, he gets the mission to prevent the Apocalypse. He has one week to do it, and Rebecca & Kei, two unhinged beauties to tame. They hate each other with passion but find Jake interesting. His new prophetic dreams reflect his choices with the girls, but they all end in disaster. And the clock's ticking.

In the Rusted City, where magic hums through copper wires and clock towers loom like silent sentinels, Astra Valen lives an unassuming life. But their world is built on secrets—secrets buried beneath the ticking streets and whispered in the shadows of forgotten history. For as long as Astra can remember, a rhythmic ticking has echoed in their chest, a sound they’ve always dismissed as a quirk of their body. Until one day, the ticking falters, and Astra collapses, revealing a truth that will change their life forever: their heart is not flesh and blood, but a Clockwork Core—a masterpiece of magical engineering created by a long-lost craftsman known only as the Clockmaker. As Astra grapples with their identity, the city begins to unravel. Machines malfunction, time bends, and the fragile balance of Aetherium—the magical lifeblood of the Rusted City—teeters on the brink of collapse. The Council of Tides hides the truth, while a shadowy force stirs, intent on harnessing Astra’s heart to reset time itself. With the help of an eccentric inventor burdened by his past and a fiercely loyal best friend, Astra must unravel the mystery of their creation. But the Clockmaker’s legacy holds more than answers—it holds the power to end or save the world. As the ticking grows louder and the stakes climb higher, Astra faces an impossible choice: embrace their humanity or become the machine they were destined to be. In a world where time can be rewritten, what does it mean to be human? And how far would you go to protect a future you’re not sure you belong to?

Cipher, the name that haunts Westvale, orchestrating chaos with each calculated move. OTF Zero is hot on his trail, but every step forward feels like stepping deeper into his web. The city buzzes with fear, and rival agencies watch from the shadows, eager to seize any advantage. Each crime is a challenge, a twisted game where the stakes couldn't be higher. I won’t rest until the mastermind behind this reign of terror is caught, before it’s too late— Jasper Hayes

In an infinite universe where eight regimes govern different aspects of existence, a central mechanism known as the "Nocturnal Clock" regulates the flow of time and destiny across 24 kingdoms. When the Clock begins to falter, the protagonist, a renowned social engineer with a calculating mind and a cold demeanor, is tasked with uncovering the cause of the growing chaos. As he delves deeper into the mysteries of the Clock, his investigation leads him to a hidden cult bent on unlocking the "Crypt of Aeons," a mythical place beyond human comprehension. The Crypt is said to hold the ultimate truth: existence is merely an illusion crafted by a cosmic mind, and the regimes, kingdoms, and even time itself are mere pieces in a grander design. The protagonist must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, conspiracies, and self-discovery. Every answer he uncovers about the Crypt and the Clock draws him closer to a harrowing revelation: his own existence may be nothing more than a "cog" in a greater machine, created to serve an unseen purpose. But will he be able to bear the cost of uncovering the truth? Set against a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and kingdoms where steampunk technology merges with magic, the story explores the boundaries of humanity, the psyche, and cosmic truths. Each step forward brings him closer to a point of no return, where evil can no longer be distinguished from good, and darkness becomes the only light.

Shawn Pendragon, a seventeen-year-old boy, was living an ordinary life on earth. He was a student at Jefferson High School. Just like other people, he had a low profile. He loved keeping things private, never posting on social media about what was going on in his life, and never trusting anyone, not even his own family and closest friends. That day, about one o'clock in the afternoon, Shawn and his best friend, Justin Meyer, were crossing the highway when a rushing ambulance suddenly appeared. His friend managed to survive, but he was unfortunately hit and died on the spot. That ambulance didn't have a chance to bring him to a hospital; he was brought to a morgue instead. "Where am I?" Shawn wondered when he opened his eyes and found out he was lost in the middle of nowhere. It was a place he had never been—the place where his new journey was about to begin.

[ Milestone Reached: Unlocking Chaos Dragon ] [ … Unlocking Dracula] [ … Unlocking Zeus ] [ … Unlocking Demon King of Shadows ] ---- It was a normal day on Earth. Suddenly, the sky turned dark, and massive tower-like structures descended from above. A loud, robotic voice announced the beginning of a chaotic apocalypse. With less than two minutes on the clock, everyone was given a chance to select from a list of mystery newbie packages designed to assist them in the impending apocalypse—each package containing classes, abilities, special boosts, and powerful relics. In the midst of the chaos, Dorian, an avid reader of 'Ethereal Descent', an unpopular apocalypse novel, was stunned to discover that everything was unfolding exactly according to the novel’s kick-off plot. THE NOVEL HAS MERGED WITH REALITY! WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST? Like the others, Dorian was presented with a list of special rewards to choose from. [ You have been chosen to partake in the VIP Newbie Package ] [ Select one ] DING! [ You have awakened special ability: CHARACTER BIND ] [ You can bind with gods, devils, monsters, mythical creatures, favored sons of heaven, etc. ] [ You've unlocked: Reader's Viewpoint ] [ You've unlocked: Copycat ] [ You've unlocked: Energy Parasite ] [ You've unlocked Index Of Myth ] With his special ability, Dorian vows to dominate the novel’s world and its protagonist, while also unraveling the mysteries of the apocalypse.

Heather Ferdinand, once a celebrated supermodel, now finds herself struggling to maintain her relevance in the fast-changing fashion industry. As the years have passed, her once-flourishing career has begun to fade, leaving her feeling lost and overshadowed. But the real battles she fights are not just against the ticking clock of fame—behind her glamorous facade lies a dark, painful secret. Her life is controlled by her stepfather, who is also her agent, and his ruthless friend, both of whom have subjected her to years of manipulation and abuse. At a lavish charity gala, intended to showcase the latest collection from a renowned designer, Heather crosses paths with Leon Adrian, a 26-year-old heir to a vast family fortune and a passionate art collector. Leon is captivated not only by Heather’s beauty but also by the sadness behind her eyes. Their initial encounter crackles with a fiery chemistry, ignited by a mutual attraction that neither can deny. They share a night of intense passion, hidden from the cameras and eyes of the elite crowd, but reality comes crashing back when morning breaks.

The clock struck midnight when Ruelle heard the echo of footsteps. She tensed, the fine hairs on the back of her neck standing on end in the cool night air. "You shouldn't be here," Ruelle whispered, her voice a breathless murmur. The silhouette finally came to stand under the moonlight, his dark red eyes watching her and his inky black hair ruffling. "Shouldn't I?" His voice was a dark caress, and she stood there captivated by the danger he exuded like perfume. "I haven’t seen you for the last two days," his tone low. His hand reached out, fingers brushing against the silk of her nightgown, tracing the trembling outline of her collarbone. "Tell me, were you avoiding me, or perhaps... entertaining other offers?" Ruelle’s heart raced, her breaths shallow. She declared, "I don't belong to anyone.” "A bold claim," he murmured, his breath a tantalising chill against her skin as he leaned in. "Yet here you are, pulse racing, your body tensed as if in anticipation of my touch." His fingers gripped her chin, tilting her face towards his. The moonlight caught his eyes, revealing a glint of predatory intent. "Or must I remind you whose touch you truly crave?"

The Red Moon has risen. The world is crumbling. And survival has a price. Benson Lovejoy never asked for the chaos that’s turned Earth upside down. When the Red Moon appeared, the world was torn apart by mutations and the arrival of the Wayward system—a mysterious force that grants abilities to those chosen to wield them. As the last remnants of humanity are pushed to their limits, Benson finds himself trapped in a brutal new world where the strong prey on the weak, and only the ruthless survive. Now, forced into a deadly arena with others who share the same cursed fate, Benson must fight not just for his life—but for control over the power that’s taking over his mind. Greed, an insatiable hunger, threatens to consume him with every use of his ability. The more he feeds it, the stronger he becomes—but the more he loses himself. With enemies closing in and allies who are as dangerous as the creatures loitering in the dark, Benson’s only hope may lie in mastering his power before it devours him entirely. But the clock is ticking, and the game has only just begun. Can he survive this world, or will he become its next monster?