Eli Conifer

When Elian discovers a shard of the shattered sky—a relic of forgotten godly wars—his quiet life spirals into a quest for answers about his father’s mysterious disappearance. But the fragment’s power has awakened dark forces who will stop at nothing to seize it. Haunted by cryptic dreams and shadowed by an ancient enemy, Elian must unlock the shard’s secrets or lose everything he holds dear. *“When the sky shatters, follow the fragments…”*

Elian, a beggar with nothing to lose, died tragically, only to awaken in the body of the despised bastard son of a powerful Grand Duke in the Arcanoria Empire. His second chance at life quickly turned into a nightmare when the Grand Duke’s household was executed, and Elian was sold into servitude as a courtesan. In this cruel new existence, Elian crossed paths with Izan, the enigmatic crown prince who harbored dark secrets of his own. As they grew closer, a forbidden love began to blossom, one that could upend the delicate balance of power in the empire and destroy them both. Torn between survival, betrayal and desire, Elian and Izan faced impossible choices. Could they defy the forces threatening to tear them apart, or would the empire crush their love before it even had a chance to begin? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4

[Mature Content] Living his whole life in regret and self-loathing, Hirvan took his last breath thinking he had paid his debts by sacrificing his life for his two sons. However, opening his eyes again, he found himself in a young boy’s body. Can he live for himself this time? ******* First day at university: Other students: Ahhhhhh, it's senior Angel! Thank you, God, for letting us attend the same uni as our male god! Hirvan: Oh, My cute little Yuze. Others: ???? During the orientation: Student 1: What’s with our luck? My husband is going to give us a speech! Studant2: Ren MengSheng, my Idol! I can die in peace! Hirvan: Oh, Son, don’t be nervous. Daddy is here! Others: WTF! In a business seminar at the university: Student 1: That's the legend of the business world! Elian Ashford! Student 2: He is the wealthiest man of the year! Student 3: The most wanted bachelor for the past ten years! Hirvan: Tsk, the cheap father of mine. Others: Whaaaattt???

When Elian’s parents are brutally murdered, his life changes forever. At seven years old, he is sent to an orphanage, where he meets Koa, a boy who becomes his mutual obsession and his unwavering love but there is more to Koa than meets the eye. Years later, Elian learns that the man who killed his parents is now a powerful business mogul. Determined to get revenge, Elian decides to rise in power too. With Koa by his side, he dives into the world of crime, doing whatever it takes to reach his enemy. As Elian gets closer to his goal, the lines between right and wrong start to blur. He must face the man who destroyed his family and the growing darkness in his heart, as well as Koa’s love, which might be the most dangerous thing of all.

Hannah Rothford, daughter of the powerful Eli Rothford, thought it was going to be easy to reclaim the King's throne as she nurses him back to health. Unbeknownst to Hannah, the masterminds behind the kings downfall will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on power. Hannah, with her loyalty to the throne and the young king William will stop at nothing to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy and protect William from harm. She was ready for the daunting challenges ahead, even from the king who she was ready to sacrifice everything for and become his desired...

*Awakening Is The Dawn Of A New Eternity. in the depths of my own consciousness, I have discovered the keys to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos.* Elian, a young and talented but struggling soccer player discovers a mysterious system that appears in his mind, claiming to be the "Awakening System." The system offers to help Elian become the greatest soccer player of all time, but at a cost. A terrifying one. As Elian uses the system's powers, he must navigate the consequences of relying on its abilities and the true cost of his success. System Core Abilities: - "Skill Boost": Temporarily increases Elian's skills and abilities - "Game Reading": Gives Elian real-time analysis and predictions of the game - "Body Enhancement": Enhances Elian's physical abilities, allowing him to perform superhuman feats. Level up to gain more abilities. As Elian rises to fame and success, he must confront the darkness within himself and the true nature of the Awakening System trying to consume his humanity. Will he find a way to balance his ambition with his humanity, or will the darkness of the system consume him completely? *it’s my very first system novel since I’m not a fan of systems. you should know before you start reading that the system is very realistic and the MC would struggle with it a lot. oh and, it contains a little sci-fi. just a tiny bit, it doesn’t affect the main story. There will be romance too, like, the MC would get a life besides football.

The second Elizabeth met Mathew, the two became best friends. Soon, Elizabeth realises she's in love with Mathew, but shoves those feelings deep down because Mathew is engaged. Through no fault of their own, they find themselves intertwined in a world they never knew existed- a magical world filled with werewolves and other creatures. Their friendship is tested when Elizabeth follows her own path in the magical world and realises nothing good can come from her and Mathew remaining friends. Elizabeth leaves without a word to Mathew and leaves no trail behind causing Mathew to spend years searching for his best friend. When the two reunite, their lives start falling apart again and it's revealed that nothing good can come from them being together.

"Charlie, please!" I begged her again. "Just tell me what's wrong. Tell me what I did wrong. I'll fix it. I swear, I'll fix it." I was on my knees in her University's student park. People were staring, some were even taking pictures of the bizarre scene infront of them, but I didn't care. The woman I love has spent two and a half months not answering any of my calls or replying to any of my messages. And now here I was begging her to not give up on us and she was...eating ice cream? "Forest, you need to go!" She whispered screamed while camera phones flashed at us. "I said we're over. Just let it go!" "No!" I practically roared. "I love you, Charlie and...and I know for a fact that you love me too. So no. We're not over. We'll never be over." ******* After a shattering break up, Forest finally finds a way to put it behind him and move on.After five years of trying to forget the love of his life, she suddenly reappears and tells him she wants him back. Forest has a choice to make - forget the past and be with the only woman he's ever loved or uncover the mystery behind the break up and go digging in a past that everyone is trying to hide. *** This story may not be published on any other platform in any form whatsoever without the express written consent of the author, Eli Stone.

In the year 2145, humanity has perfected the technology of time travel but at a high cost. The fabric of time is fragile, and meddling with the past can result in catastrophic consequences. To monitor and regulate time travel, the Elynium, an advanced temporal agency, is established, employing elite Temporal Agents trained to handle time disruptions and anomalies. The story follows Tyra, a skilled 25-year-old Temporal Agent with a unique gift: she possesses an extraordinary intuition that allows her to sense ripples in time. Despite her talents, Tyra is struggling with the emotional toll of her job, haunted by the memories of a mission gone wrong that resulted in the loss of her partner. When an unrelated time phenomenon occurs, a powerful artifact from a forgotten era, known as the Shono Shard, surfaces. It appears to be a key that could unlock countless timelines and grant unimaginable power to whoever possesses it. Unbeknownst to the Elynium, a rogue faction called the Avalorian has been seeking the artifact to alter history and bring back the past, no matter the cost. As Tyra is dispatched alongside her new partner, a brash and reckless rookie named Thai, they quickly find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the Avalorian. Armed with only their training and intuition, Tyra and Thai must navigate a series of perilous time jumps to uncover the true intent behind the Shono Shard and prevent an impending temporal catastrophe. Along the way, Tyra grows close to Thai, who challenges her perspective and helps her confront her past demons. Together, they unravel a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the agency, revealing that the boundaries of good and evil are blurred when it comes to rewriting history, After the unexpected betrayal of the Organization.

TANITIM Aşk? Aşk mı? Evet sana aşıktım belki de hala öyleyim ama içimde senin aşkından daha büyük bir şey var. Daha güçlü bir şey. Beni her gün daha fazla tüketen bir şey. Nefret gibi ama değil daha büyük daha şiddetli bir şey. Nefretle aşk arasında çok ince bir çizgi vardı ve sen hep o çizginin üzerinde dolaştın. Belki de defalarca sınırı geçtin ama ben görmemeyi seçtim. Sonra bir gün bende bu oyundan sıkıldım. Çizginin üzerinde dolanmandan da buna gözlerimi kapatmaktan da sıkıldım. Sorunumuz sana aşık olmam değil o kısmı geçeli o kadar çok oluyor ki. Sorunumuz senin beni dönüştürdüğün şey, çünkü aşkım(!) Ben ilk tanıştığımızda bir çiçektim beni öpebilirdin koklayabilirdin sevebilirdin ama sen benim yapraklarımı koparmayı seçtin. Benimle beni parçalayarak oynadın. Sonra ben bir ateş oldum. Artık beni öpemezdin koklayamazdın sevemezdin. Seni yakardım. Bu bana yaklaşma demekti. Bu ben sessizce zarar vermeden yanıyorum demekti ama sen, sen beni yok etmek istedin. Sen yanmama bile izin vermedin. Yarattığın acıya bile saygın yoktu. Şimdi ben git gide büyüyen bir alev topuyum. Durmayacağım. Ta ki seni yakalayana kadar. Seni yakaladığımda etinin kemiğinden ayrıldığını hissedeceksin canın öyle yanacak ki yok olmak isteyeceksin ama ben buna izin vermeyeceğim. Seni yakıyor olmamın her anını zevkle izleyeceğim. Çünkü sevgilim, sen aşkın değerini bilemedin. Ama acının yaşattığı hissi hiç unutamayacaksın. Acı, seni bana tutsak edecek. Acı olduğu sürece hep benimle kalacaksın.

"Shadows of Blood and Fate" You know how life throws curveballs? Well, mine tossed me straight into a nightmare. I’m Eli Cain, and until recently, I thought my biggest problem was oversleeping and missing class. Turns out, that was the least of my worries. One night, a stranger with fangs attacked me—yeah, actual fangs—and just when I thought I was toast, something strange happened. I unleashed a power I didn’t know I had, sending him flying. That was the moment everything changed. I’m not just some random college kid. I’m part of an ancient vampire bloodline, cursed and marked by a prophecy I can’t escape. Now, I’m stuck between two worlds: the world of vampires, with its secrets and shadows, and the world I’ve always known, where nothing seems quite as normal anymore. To make things even more complicated, there’s Luna Winters—a beautiful, enigmatic vampire hunter who seems just as confused about me as I am about her. She might be the key to understanding my fate, or maybe she’s just another danger lurking in the dark. I didn’t ask for any of this. But as secrets unravel and enemies close in, one thing is clear: my life will never be the same. And the worst part? I don’t know if that’s a good thing… or if it’s going to get me killed.

Eli, a young boy, is distracted during his tutoring session by thoughts of A.N. Insterion, a controversial figure who discovered ability books that granted people superpowers, creating a new world order. Eli despises Insterion, seeing him as a manipulative tyrant. During a session, Eli argues with his tutor about the biased portrayal of Insterion in history. Feeling disconnected from the past and determined to make his own future, Eli leaves the classroom, expressing a desire for a fairer world. Eli returns home to find his family's penthouse ransacked. He discovers his parents being attacked by intruders. His mother tortured with a blood-like dagger by a hooded figure, while a blond man interrogates her. Eli tries to intervene but he is overpowered. His mother's bio-weapon implant accidentally kills his father. In the chaos, Eli's pendant, a family heirloom, begins to glow and projects a message in the ancient language of the Dengaré family. Eli blacks out before he can fully comprehend the message, which leaves a mysterious, unfinished word in the air.

God Elian, betrayed and struck down by his father,a supreme God Arkeia, also lost his mother by his father’s sword Now unconsciously reborn in the midst of men on Earth as a Z- Rank Mage he faces a lot of challenges that questions his existence. With his mother soul, Goddess Elyria, imprisoned in eternal slumber elian is left with no other option than to gather a million souls to revive her. He must also Level up and master magical abilities to survive and defy his father's ruthless forces seeking his elimination. But now as an ordinary mage, trying to level up.

Elian Voss, a man with a hobby and addiction for Asian novels, worked remotely from his home as a programmer, whether it was video games or applications for companies. One day, while working on a rather large project, an AI that could change current technology, collapsed. Due to his habit of working and reading a lot every day, he barely rested, and his brain was under a lot of pressure. Unaware, while working on this project, something inside him woke up, and at that moment he collapsed falling deeply asleep. Shortly thereafter, his sister, as usual, went to bring him his food to his room and found him unconscious in his seat. After a check-up at a hospital center, Elian Voss showed no signs of life and was buried in his grave. However, no one realized that Elian Voss was not dead, but in a special state. At that time, humanity did not have the ability to know in what state Elian Voss was. Over the following years, the world experienced transcendental changes. Even, humanity was almost extinct due to a great unprecedented invasion of terrifying creatures, where modern weapons could do nothing against this type of creatures. Just when humanity thought it was going to cease to exist, suddenly subjects with abilities and powers that defied all logic that existed at that time began to appear and, thanks to that, humanity was able to save itself. Thus, humanity knew that it had an extremely powerful hidden power and every time a person awakened this type of power, they entered a state of sleep as if their vital signs disappeared. And so hundreds of years passed, but humanity forgot about a case that occurred a long time ago, Elian Voss still buried in his grave. What will happen when he comes out of that state and wakes up? Discover it in this exciting story!

story about a young mercenary boy Elian who gets involved in the matters related to the Tower of Temptation and helps his world get free from demon control, will he succeed read to find out about Elians story and his rise to power.

In a world filled with flesh mutations, darkness, and an eternal mist, the line between steampunk technology and arcane magic is blurred. Outside the city, monstrous beings roam, and light struggles to break through the thick fog. The boundaries between science and biology have dissolved, with horrifying experiments twisting human bodies into grotesque forms. Survivors must face both mutated creatures and insane minds, navigating a world corrupted by decay and despair. In this ruined world, hope seems like a distant dream, and survival is a grim, constant battle.

[ Caution: High Heat Advisory ] “Harper, stop undressing me with your eyes. The plot isn’t going that way… YET.” Harper McKenzie, a newbie web novel author, has a problem — she struggles with romance scenes. As someone with almost nonexistent real-life experience in the matter, she can’t get the intimate chemistry right, and those chapters always come out dry and cringy. Fortunately for her, Harper finds a freelance editor willing to workshop her writing. But the surprise? That editor turns out to be her childhood friend and the very first crush of her life. What happens now when he offers her personal lessons on how to write the hottest romance … and love scenes? -------------- Note: this is a fun, cozy, sweet story with a low-drama plot. No love triangles, no misunderstandings, no memory loss / car accidents / terminal illnesses / etc.. Mature content abounds, starting out soft but heats up quickly. You’ve been warned! -------------- Sneak Peek: He slid her bra over her shoulders and, with impossibly quick and skilled work, tied the lacy garment around her wrists. “Spread your legs wider,” he ordered. Harper’s already faltering heartbeat faltered some more. The command in his tone was foreign, but it crashed over her like a heat wave, and even though she could barely begin to picture how salacious she must look, with her hands bound and thighs spread wide like an offering to be ravished, she could feel the scorching need coiling hotter and hotter in her core. Her body obeyed eagerly on its own accord, bringing herself fully open just like she was told. Eli grinned. Moving between her legs, he trailed hot kisses along her inner thigh, leaving sizzling little fires crackling in its wake. “Good girl. Now, what should your character say next?” A finger glided over her wet and wanting flesh in a slippery stroke, making her heart slam to a hard stop as a moan tore free. “Write the next line for me, what should I say before I unravel you with my tongue and make you scream my name?”

What would you do if the person you raised, turned against you? For that person, you sacrificed your childhood but in the end, they still turned against you. It all began like a dream, a sweet dream to say, then a crack happened but she mended it, then another appeared and she mended it again until it finally broke down. Ely kept the lesson taught by life in the deepest part of her heart. She ran away because she was trying to escape from the truth but she met it again and this time, she lost her innocence, she lost the last bit of humanity she had and she lost the color of her soul and eventually, she submitted herself to the devil who used her gleefully. Silveria, a young King felt his ambitions came first before anything else. He once told a girl, that if he wanted something, he got it and it didn't matter how he got it. He was nicknamed the devil. The devil met this girl who lost the color of her soul and fed on her indifference but soon, he began to thirst for more. Is the devil going to pull her into hell with him or will both find salvation? PS:the cover is not mine so I can take it down if the owner comes by.

“How can I return to heaven when being with you already feels like heaven?” Eli, a soul turned heavenly warrior, is sent on a mission to a world plagued by strange creatures created by a demon. His task is to find the demons responsible. However, upon arriving in this world, Eli unexpectedly regains human emotions, the capacity to love. Will these newfound feelings hinder his mission or prevent his return to heaven?

*Due to lack of interest this story is in hiatus.* Vampire Apocalypse Z When a mysterious vampire plague devastates New York City, five college friends find themselves trapped in a nightmare. As the city descends into chaos, Eli, Kara, Mike, Aria, and Holly must band together to survive the relentless, bloodthirsty horde. Their journey takes them from the ruins of Manhattan to a secluded cabin in the wilderness, where every night is a desperate fight for survival. Haunted by loss, unexpected romance, and the horrifying transformation of their world, they’ll confront the undead menace and their own inner demons. Vampire Apocalypse Z is a nail biting, incredibly intense tale of resilience, terror, and unbreakable bonds. NO NTR NO Harem NO Yuri Just tons of gore, terror, and a fight for survival!

The female lead, Eli Brooke, found herself waking up in a dark, bone-chilling, and mysterious place. Stumbling in the dark, Eli makes her way to the light switch, she turns it on and horror fills her face. What did she see?? Where did she wake up at? Did she survive? What happened next? Keep reading to find out!

In a universe where cultivation holds the key to power, our main character - the son of the strongest god, seeks to become the strongest being ever. With the help of a unique constitution, the legendary "Body of Nature"—the origin of all existence, he aspires to attain a realm that has not been reached by anyone. Witness his journey to greatness as he faces challenges and achieves remarkable feats. Brace yourself for an epic tale of cultivation, strength, and the pursuit of becoming the ultimate being!

I, Eli Marks, was the illegitimate son of Gregory Marks the President of the Marks & Wills Foundation in Utah. Two years ago, I was saved by Utah Billionaire and Chairman Armand James of Armand Inc., as my father Gregory Marks whipped me for being disobedient at a VIP lounge in Salt Lake City: Hampton Inn. The two were born nemesis and never saw eye to eye as the two companies had competed for a decade. Two years later, Pa sent my profile to Chairman Armand's office after they advertised for an open position of a secretary for the Chairman without my knowledge. Pa insisted that I had to ensure that I was hired or else he would continue to brutally abuse me and make my mother suffer. If I were hired, I would become a spy for Pa, giving him all the trade secrets and dirt for Armand Inc. At the end of the interview, Chairman Armand announced that I had been hired. Hired by a Tyrant boss who controlled everything around him from his company to his family had even set rules around him making him the most feared and ruthless person in Utah. Armad had risen from the gutter and made my name for myself by leading the largest company in Utah and becoming the first bachelor billionaire to ever exist. The chemistry between us grew and our relationship developed so fast. But we both carried the burden from our past as the demons kept haunting us and pulling us apart. Will Armand ever forgive me when he finds out that I am a spy sent by Pa, to Infiltrate and get the dirt on Armand Inc.? Will the feelings we have for each other survive all the treachery of the corporate world? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ EXCERPT “Stop” I raised my hands in defense to keep the distance between Chairman Armand and me. “That my dear Eli Marks, is a vocabulary that does not exist in my life “He smirked down at me as he moved closer and pressed his body to mine. My hands ended up pressed on his chest as my eyes flashed in anger. I swallowed hard as I felt the sizzling chemistry that brewed between us rise and my bottom lip trembled as a result. “You are just proving to me what everyone in Utah says about you “I muttered through gritted teeth hoping my crude words would push him away and make him stop advancements. “Pray tell, what do they say about me, sweet Eli?” He drawled as his head lowered further and his lips were only inches away as our breaths tangled with each other and the scent of wine mingled between us. “That you, Armand James, are a Tyrant. “I blurted out. “Thank you for the compliment, Eli Marks “He smirked at me and my eyes widened at the realization that he was unfazed by my words, and in the next instant his lips brushed with mine and that is how we sealed our fate.

Following an unprecedented convergence of two worlds into one, humanity rises from the ashes and rebuilds their civilization to new heights. Our protagonist, Elian, embarks on a quest for unparalleled power, encountering numerous people and monsters along the way. As he ascends the ladder of strength, he is faced with a mystery – what befell the other world and its gods? Will he unveil the truth or fall short of discovering the answer? Only the passage of time will reveal the ultimate outcome./ Oh and while y'all are waiting, it would be good if you add this book to the library.

Eli a detective after investigating a strange case discovers, The existence of creatures he never believed were real. He also gets answers about himself, as he alwaya knew he was never normal. Sabine a rich,wealthy vampire agrees to help Eli stop a psychotic old powerful vampire. Aswell as a hellbane werewolf.

Her life was far from a fairy tale. She even doubted it would have a happy ending. Nonetheless, she was a fighter, a survivor. Growing up in an orphanage taught her that life was never fair. Living in the system forced her to fight for every piece of scrap she got. But she still considered herself lucky for the people in her life. No matter how hard life had been until she lost one significant member of her family. It seemed it was downhill from there. But was her luck about to change as Charlene, with aliases Charlie, Selena, and Princess Jasmin, landed an acting job, not on stage, but in real life? It was a good pay. So, why not? But was it worth it? Raise in luxury and privilege was the only thing he knew. He had everything, so he should not complain until his parents ordered him to marry a stranger. Fueled by frustration, Prince Elijah, also known as Eli, entertained this idea of swapping identities with his driver, Hunter, to evade his fate. Ridiculous, right? Armed with their fake identities, they embarked on their task of stopping the wedding. But what if they ended up in bed, in each other's arms, doing what they were not supposed to do? Much worse, what if they created a new life? What would happen next? Would it be a day they would rather regret or a night they would never forget? ***** [Warning: Mature steamy content, slight violence (in the later chapters), and some inappropriate language] COVER PHOTO - Credit to the owner.

Eli is an ancient man sentenced to death for the crime of surpassing the sacred number of 32.8, which is the allowed percentage of increased mental ability from the use of AI chips. As he journeys through death and into a world of fantasy and magic, he finds himself approaching never before seen heights of magical power and ability. Powers that will shape the world and would see him go down in legends for generations ever after. But just because someone acquires magical abilities, that doesn't mean magic is suddenly the most important thing in their life. Some people aren't looking to be all-powerful gods, have the world bow at their feet, or spend their days obsessing over accumulating ever more power. Some people just want acceptance, stability, and the warmth of their loved ones to drive away the cold loneliness of the night. And in a world where magic is the bedrock of society, where magic is what determines who is preferred for siring children, where people with high magical ability are destined to live in great luxury and those without magic simply live to make due, this difference in values and perspective could not have a starker contrast. As Eli and the people around him navigate the misconceptions and deceptions of this world, he will represent a great and magnificent future for the human race. One where humanity will stand above the elves, dwarves, orcs, fairies, and all the horrors of the world. Sadly, men's tools are as fallible as the people who make them, and in a society where the potential of an individual is determined solely through their magical level, this seed of promise may yet turn venomous. This book is now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N3K5D4G Discord server: https://discord.gg/wP5ehQjeFz

...something felt off. Despite the warmth of the celebration and the thoughtfulness of my friends, a strange unease settled over me. The journal in my hands, while beautiful and personal, felt like a key to something deeper. A weighty reminder that even with all the laughter and joy, there were layers beneath my ordinary life that I had yet to uncover. I opened the journal and flipped through the blank pages, wondering what I could possibly fill it with. As I reached the last page, a folded piece of paper slipped out. It was crisp and unfamiliar, not something I would have expected in a brand-new journal. Curiosity piqued, I unfolded it carefully. The note was handwritten in neat, flowing script: _"Your life is about to change. The key is within you, but you must remember who you are first. Happy birthday, Eli. You are more important than you think."_ A chill ran down my spine as I stared at the words. Who could have written this? How did they know I’d get this journal? The sense of unease that had been gnawing at me all day surged forward, wrapping around my chest like a vice. Suddenly, the classroom door creaked open, and I looked up, startled. Standing in the doorway was a figure I didn't recognize—small and frail, with long, dark hair cascading down her back. Her eyes, large and sorrowful, locked onto mine with an intensity that made my breath catch. For a moment, the world seemed to still. The air around me grew heavy, and the soft light filtering through the windows dimmed as though a shadow had fallen over the room. Her presence was haunting, almost otherworldly, as if she didn’t belong here—or maybe, as if she belonged more than anyone else. She took a step forward, her lips parting as if to speak. And when she finally did, her voice was barely more than a whisper, but it echoed in my mind with the force of a revelation: _"I'm sorry."_ With that, the room seemed to warp, reality blurring at the edges. Darkness crept in from the corners of my vision, swallowing the confetti, the balloons, the remnants of the party—until all that was left was the girl, the journal, and the strange, foreboding feeling that my ordinary life was about to be shattered forever. And then, everything went black. --- This is how it began: on what should have been a simple, forgettable birthday, I found myself thrust into a mystery far greater than anything I could have imagined. The note in the journal was just the first clue—a breadcrumb leading me toward something I could never have expected. Whatever this was, whoever this girl was, one thing was certain: my world had shifted, and there was no turning back. I was Eli, and my story was just beginning.