Naruto Seduction Mission

In the kingdom of Moon Aires, Kassandra Escalante. A bold and spirited lady general, shocks the court by asking the hand of the 7th prince Kalix Noah El Greco, known for being unlucky and cold-hearted. “As a reward, I will grant you a wish, General Escalante. Tell me, what is it?” “I want to be a wife, your majesty. I want the 7th prince to be my husband.” Despite their contradicting personality, Kassandra with her power of luckiness and optimism, dreams a peaceful life as Kalix’s wife. They find themselves drawn into a passionate enchantment fueled by their desires. Will their chemistry lead to the ultimate collision of luck and jinx? Or maybe… fate will have a different plan to two people who had promised not to fall with each other. Is there a happy ending when secrets were lurking around?

-----------------------Synopsis----------------------- Living as a slave under the Baek Clan, Baek Yisoo was no more than a slave to his fate. The meaning of his existence was to follow the orders of his masters and to be a slave. Until that day... Seeing something he shouldn't have, Yisoo paid a price that would change his life forever. Unjustly killed, Yisoo was condemned to disappear into the depths of darkness. But a twist of fate offered Yisoo an unexpected second chance. Reborn by the miraculous power of the Seduction System, Yisoo was a different person. -------------------------------- WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE! This content is only suitable for adults aged 18 and over. If you are under 18, please leave this novel. It contains sexual and disturbing scenes! This is respectfully announced to the public! -------------------------------- WHAT DID THEY SAY ABOUT THE NOVEL? "Thanks to this novel, I've won every battle I've fought with women." (Sun Tzu) "Could such a great book have written itself? Seriously I ask." (Darwin) "The book was good and bad at the same time until I opened it and read it. Now only good." (ScHRÖDINGER) "I saw myself in the novel." (Giacomo Giralomo Casanova) ---------- Discord contact for complaints and suggestions: mr.yell0w1

In his past life, Ethan Steele was an ordinary man living in a modern world—working a dead-end job, struggling through the monotony of daily life, and haunted by regrets of missed opportunities. At the age of 23, his life came to a sudden, unexpected end in a car accident. As his consciousness faded into darkness, he was sure it was over. But fate had other plans. In the divine realm, the God of Fate watched over the balance of life and death. Ethan's untimely death was a mistake, an anomaly that diverged from the preordained path of his destiny. It wasn't yet his time to die, and so, the god decided to give him another chance. "You were meant for greater things, Ethan Steele," the god's voice boomed. "To correct this error, I will reincarnate you in another world—one filled with magic, swords, kingdoms, and adventure. You shall be reborn, but you will not remember your past until the appointed time. There is, however, a... complication." By divine error, the god accidentally bestowed Ethan with the Harem God System without having any idea about it. This system is a powerful, reality-bending system that would allow him to charm and seduce influential women to build his harem, growing in strength and power with each conquest. "Your memories of Earth will return on your seventh birthday. I hope you enjoy your life here in this world" And with that, Ethan's soul was transported to a new world.

“Your mission is to retrieve an artifact that was lost a long time ago. But that artifact wasn’t here in our realm. You have to find it on Earth. Someone had stolen the item ages ago and escaped. It was time to search for it again and try to have it back. It is destructive for Earth. We know their world was much more fragile than ours. And I chose you for this mission, General Rizika, for I believe in you. The kingdom as well. Will you accept the mission?” The king announced. [System: Mission: Retrieve the Autonus artifact.] [System: Please confirm.] “System, confirm.” She announced with a hard tone. [System: Mission: Retrieve the Autonus artifact confirmed. The tasks would start upon reaching Earth.] When she crossed the portal. [System: Hello, Rizika. Welcome to Earth.] [System: Checking your body...] ‘Wait, your voice changed.’ The male robotic voice that her system had in Albria had turned into a girly voice with a high-pitched tone. It wasn’t robotic at all. It seemed like there was a teenager in her head. [System: Loading resources...] [System: Opening..] [Makeup: Cool, Chic, Vibrant, Natural, Hot, Sunny. Select which one.] Each one was showing an image of her face with the makeup. [Footwear: Flipflops] [Jewelries: Star-studded earrings, bangle bracelet, diamond pendant necklace] [Other accessories: None] [Gold chest: None] [System: This is a Goddess system. Start with the mission to earn and visit beauty shops.] “A Goddess system? What the hell?! This is a fucking scandal!” She wasn’t done rampaging yet. “An—” She was panting in furiousness. “An insult! A debauchery to my career!” She went to a nearby tree and punched the sturdy bark. She had never even touched any makeup in her life. She was solely focused on training, fighting, and drinking beer with the knights. She’s a respectable general in her kingdom. Never in her life did she even wear a girl’s clothes outside of her standard military dress robe uniform. Sure, she had suitors, for despite how manly her actions and status are, her natural beauty was remarkable in the entire kingdom. She did not even pay attention to it. “System, do you know what’s the freaking mission?” It was a sarcastic question. “It’s to ret—” [System Mission: Tame the Mafia Boss] "What the actual fuck?" AN: Be warned for cursing, vulgarity, and sexiness. This is also the first time I write about systems. But it would focus in romance. > Please do check out my other story, THE RUNAWAY HUNTRESS. Thank you so much.

“This mark tells the world the sight of your neck belongs to me, so, no one will ever dare to look. I hate sharing what’s mine.” He whispered low, then pulled back to look into my smoldering eyes, a smirk playing on his lips. With his hand still on my throat, his thumb brushed softly over the sting mark he'd just left on my neck, sending a jolt through my body before he pulled away and walked off. I hated the way his torment turned to pleasure, leaving my body craving more while my mind rebelled. Even Lucifer in hell would have cringed at the clash between my desire and logic. Hell no, I’d never give in. *** Money, power, desire—can you really have it all? What would you do if such an opportunity came? For Zara, working as a chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant hasn’t brought her closer to freedom. Debts and the weight of her past keep her shackled in darkness. Not even in her wildest imagination did Zara think her passion for cooking would captivate an enigmatic billionaire, Ravier Auckland, to offer her a contract as his ‘atypical’ private chef. Fueled by a sense of betrayal from her loved ones and a desperate need to prove her worth, Zara sees Ravier’s offer as her way out. But will it lead to the salvation she craves or rather ignite a flame of raw, uncontrollable desire that consumes everything in its path? Very Mature Content!

An ordinary young man reincarnates as Adrian, the eldest son of a once-prominent noble family now living out in boonies of the kingdom. Watch as Adrian embarks on a tantalizing journey, to support his graceful and caring mother and feisty older sister, as a man should, with his seduction system. What to expect: Overpowered MC Incest Harem with lots of Sex Level and class based power system for simplicity 6-7 Chapters per week ............................................................................................................................................ Discord: https://discord.gg/yHBz2SM8T5

"Hearts in the Dark: Between Doubts and Desires" follows the story of two friends and a criminal who are transported to a world where secrets from the past and fears of the future collide, shaping the destiny of men destined to "not" meet. Damián, a hardened ex-mercenary scarred by life's hardships, suddenly finds himself linked to Adam, a powerful Alpha Prime. But while Adam yearns to explore the possibilities of love and a new world, Damián finds himself trapped in a spiral of distrust and self-doubt. He doesn't believe in the promises of a different future, nor in the possibility of finding redemption in the arms of another man. As Damián and Adam struggle to overcome the barriers that separate them, their journey intertwines with the story of Aster and Callum, whose own romance blooms amidst the shadows of uncertainty. While Aster and Callum defy societal conventions and embrace the intensity of their forbidden love, Damián faces his own inner demons, struggling to find the trust needed to fully surrender to the other. As the paths of these two couples cross and intertwine, they discover that the true power of love lies in self-acceptance and the courage to trust the unknown. In a world where the past threatens to consume the present and the future seems uncertain, love reveals itself as the guiding light in their darkness, showing them that together, they can find the peace and redemption they so desperately seek.

a teenage girl who got reincarnated into the past.

Kazuki, a Japanese high school student, is abducted by a hooded guy on his way home from a boxing club training session. He awakens in a mysterious, otherworldly room, where he encounters an all-powerful entity. This being grants Kazuki a unique ability and presents him with a grim ultimatum: he must travel to various universes and complete missions assigned by the entity, or his own universe will be deleted. After seven days of grueling training with Enea—the guy who had kidnapped him—Kazuki is sent on his first mission. Together with Enea, he arrives in a world where dinosaurs never went extinct. Here, humans reside in massive, fortified cities. While some individuals venture beyond the walls, ordinary people rarely leave their safety. The world boasts advanced technologies far beyond those of the 21st century in some fields, and some inhabitants wield powers reminiscent of dinosaur traits. Their mission: uncover and thwart a rebellion brewing in the shadows of one such colossal city. Kazuki must adapt to this strange new world and prove his worth—or risk losing everything he holds dear.

Love Story of An Amazing Actress Who fell in love with her very own bodyguard. But does he love her too? or its just one sided? “I love you” She spoke while looking in her eyes. “This cant be..!” He spoke making her shock. What will happen when the truth busts out? Will they be able to get closer or will split apart.

Se que ésto es una mierda.. . ¡Pero enserio! los personajes de Naruto no me pertenecen, los derechos a su respectivo dueño exepto los personajes creador por mi

She was a skilled assassin and a witch, sent on a dangerous mission to kill the Vampire King. He was everything she had been taught to hate – powerful, ruthless, and the enemy of her people. But when their worlds collide, something unexpected happens. She starts to fall in love with the being she once despised.

Tabitha is given the responsibility to use time travelling magic in order to complete her listed missions and generally prevent the destruction of the Sacred Tree that supplements the Empire's growth. [Fusion Fiction]

{Warning: Mature content} To attain money and her life back, she is ready to seduce the big shots! ---- "So, I am dead for real?" Her brows wrinkled. "Yes, sort of. But you can return if you accept my offer-" "No" Without listening to the rest, she declined promptly. Stunning the man. "At least, hear me out-" "No" The woman shook her head. "I don't even know if I were poor or not. Why would I want to live the unknown life again? Sorry, I am not playing your little game" She scoffed. Giving up on the opportunity, which left the man at a loss for words. He sighed. "All right. You will get your life back, including the ten million dollars. Are you in or not?" The woman's eyes gleamed with bliss right away. "Yes! I am in!" A quick change of mood shocked the man. All she cared about was money! ~~~ With no memories of her life, she wakes up to a man offering the chance to live again; but under one condition where she has to succeed the missions in the system he created. He calls her 'L' and vows to give the share of money if she achieves the task which is to charm big shots and swindle them! {The novel is pure fiction. It contains no intention to ruin the image of organizations mentioned in the novel. My first language is not English. There may be mistakes in the chapters. I apologize for those in advance}

[Warning: r18+/strong mature content] He is her salvation. She, his demise. Yet, he refuses to let her go… Mineah, the youngest Princess of Ebodia, was cursed at birth to remain untainted and bring misfortune to those around her. This prophecy looms over her like a dark cloud, growing bigger every year it does not come to pass. She exists in hushed rumors as a pitiful figure - fragile, meek, unwanted. Underneath that mask is a strong and feisty vixen worthy of being a queen. And this would-be queen has set her eyes on breaking her curse, even if that means tricking the most cunning vampire ever born. Nikolai, though reclusive and enigmatic, is revered by the Kingdom of Valcrez as a wise and powerful ruler. Unbeknownst to his loyal subjects, his image of perfection is a web of lies that if exposed can send their kingdom and everything they hold dear crumbling beneath their feet. When these two find their paths crossed in a marriage alliance, the game of Crown's Seduction begins. But just who is the hunter and who is the prey? ******** Excerpt: “Why are you stripping naked in front of me?” she questioned with a frown, doing little to hide the irritation in her voice. Her goal was to capture only his heart, not his whole body! “Am I not allowed to have a bath with my wife?” he remarked with a cold tone. “I purposely asked for a big tub to just make sure that the two of us will fit in it together.” She sighed, not tearing her gaze away from him as she regained her composure. Seeing him smirk she forced herself to get comfortable as he spoke. “That’s more like it. You said it yourself that no one forced you into marrying me. Instead, you offered and volunteered yourself willingly for it, so I expect that you’ll be confident enough to share a bath with your husband,” Nikolai confidently stated. “After all, we’ll do more than this soon enough.” Shameless… Preventing herself from rolling her eyes, she managed to give him a smile as she said, “Don’t blame me if you die on me then.” **** Note: Volume 1: Main Story Status - Completed (Chapters 1 to 403) Volume 2: Side Story Status - Completed (Chapters 404 to 472) Volume 3: Side Story Status - **** PS: Commissioned Book Cover owned by the Author! Do not use it!

[WARNING: The book contains scenes of an erotic nature, and focuses on romance and erotica in general] P.S: There are character illustrations in the discord channel: VNqSfqm4nq or 8MH8AyNBvC or e6ekVKyzrS P.S 2: The cover art is not mine, if you have any questions regarding copyright please contact me directly. Thank you The cultivation world has always been cruel. Those who are weak will never be able to reach a new level and see the next day. Xie Qing was a youth from a wealthy family, merely the third son. He had a very ordinary talent, but unwilling to tarnish the family's reputation, his father sent him to one of the less influential but still good sects - the sect of the Heavenly Sword. Upon entering the sect, Xie Qing stunned everyone - not with his talent, but with his appearance, as if it had descended from the heavens. Fellow disciples and even elders wanted to use him for their purposes. However, one person surpassed them all - Elder Xu. Taking him as her disciple, she made Xie Qing assist her in daily life, and this continued until, during a massage, the youth saw a text in front of him. [The system has been activated!] [Your first mission...] [Seduce the master!]

In “Becoming a Femme Fatale: Embodying Confidence, Allure, and Power,” This book offers an inspiring guide for women who want to tap into their inner strength, charm and mystery to change their lives. This book goes beyond simply adopting a seductive persona; it’s about weaving the principles of confidence, independence and grace into every facet of your daily life. Across eight comprehensive chapters, readers will discover the key characteristics of the femme fatale from mastering seduction and nurturing an air of mystery to exuding confidence and refining personal style. She provides practical exercises and real-world examples that illustrate how to embody the femme fatale lifestyle in both personal and professional settings. She guides readers on how to maintain a captivating presence, forge a strong identity, and embrace their complexities with elegance and assurance. This guide transcends mere surface appeal, exploring the mindset, habits and personal development necessary to live as a femme fatale every day. It encourages readers to keep evolving, take bold steps and fully accept their sensuality and strength. The concluding chapter emphasizes how to seamlessly integrate the femme fatale identity into everyday life, offering practical tips on self-improvement, mastering social situations and incorporating the femme fatale mindset into daily practices. Whether you aim to radiate confidence in your career, add an element of mystery to your romantic life or simply become a more empowered version of yourself, “Becoming a Femme Fatale” lays out a roadmap for living boldly, passionately and without apology. With practical guidance, empowering exercises and transformative insights, this book motivates women to realize their full potential, celebrate their unique allure and become irresistibly unforgettable.

Aria Silverstone, a beautiful yet shy woman, leads a mundane life working a dead-end job. After a humiliating breakup, she is chosen by the 'Seduction System', an ancient mystical entity designed to unlock her hidden powers by mastering the art of seduction and desire. Thrust into a world of power, luxury, and temptation, Aria must navigate increasingly complex relationships with powerful men and women who either desire her, want to use her, or see her as a threat. With each intimate connection, Aria gains new abilities—enhanced charm, physical allure, mental persuasion, and even control over desires. As she rises through the ranks of the system, Aria faces challenges from other system users, jealous rivals, and powerful enemies. Along the way, she must decide who to trust, who to love, and how to control the growing darkness within her. ------- Author's note:- Upload frequency- 2 chapters/day

Ivy, a twenty-four-year-old virgin, explores her sexuality with both men and women for the first time. Learning passion, seduction, manipulation, and lust that come with sex. Is sex power? Is love? She Enters the world and learns that sex controls everything. Win an argument, stop a fight, get what you want. Follow her journey as she dominates through sex

SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A MODERN DAY DELILAH.... When Mirabella Glas returned to California, her cousin Larry greeted her with open arms. It was not what she'd expected. Neither were Larry's plans. He wanted Mirabella to assume the alias Delilah O'Neill and to seduce a man. For the sake of family, Mirabella reluctantly agreed. But then she met David Augustin, the man of her dreams. come dance with me, said David. I'll show you we're made for each other.

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Love was nothing for Stella Cruze, the daughter of Magdalene Cruze, the  most puissant,dominated rich woman in town with a lot of companies.Member of a mafia clan and her popularity centered on her domineering demeanor and  overwhelming wealth Taking the first place in ranking of wealth. Stella was overwhelmingly beautiful and so attractive but inherited the domineering behavior of her mother.Stella ,as the only child of Magdalene already inherited Magdalene's wealth. Love was nothing to  Stella ,to her love was a waste of time that always results in pain. Apollo Dun was the son of the Don,Lucus, the most dangerous Mafia boss.All Apollo wanted from the day his mom left was to make his father proud but it seemed like an impossible dream since Aaron Dunn, his step brother —same age—always got in the way. Lucus got diagnosed with  Alzheimer's disease and was going to die in two years. All he wants before his death is to take the first place in ranking of wealth.So he tells his sons to take control over the Cruze Empire. But how can this be done without falling for the  attractive Stella Cruze. ----------------------- Excerpt "Don't try me Apollo"Her words conveyed anger but her voice showed how much she wanted this. Apollo held her chin, lifting her head a little."Or else?"he asked with a smirk.He didn't comprehend why he was enjoying this.Fine, because making her fall for him was easy than expected but it felt like he wanted this and he didn't comprehend this feeling. His closeness made her heart pound so fast.She felt her chicks turn red.Stella looked away and struggled to free herself from his grip. "Just..leave me alone"She said. "What if I say I won't?"Apollo asked with a grin ."Just admit it Stella, you want me"He added. That he said was true but she was too stubborn to accept it . Love was not on her menu. "Dream on" Finally she removed her had from his and walked pass him, catching her breathe.Then, suddenly he pulled her by the waist . They were close to each other and their lips were a mere inch away.This was the best chance for Apollo to do what he wanted from the first day he set his eyes on her.....To kiss her. They both stared at each other's lips. "You better be ready for this."Apollo said. "W—what—"She felt his lips connected to to her. I don't own the cover so please ask the owner for permission before using it. Thank you. I hope you'll like my second book.

In her past life, she was betrayed, and the pain still lingered. Yet, when she got a chance for redemption, she took it, despite her fear. Her sole goal was to ensure that she didn't suffer hell again. But fate had other plans. When she met him, she discovered that his home was hell. Lucian Kenz was charming, captivating, and everything that could capture her heart. "Hey, honey, you're not leaving tonight. Stay with me," he said, his voice low and husky. I felt a shiver run down my spine as he gazed at me with piercing eyes. "But that's against the rules," I replied, trying to sound firm despite the tremble in my voice. Lucian chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I will break any rules for you, baby," he whispered, his breath sending shivers down my spine. He held my chin, his fingers sending sparks of electricity through my skin, and kissed me. At first, it was just a kiss. But then I felt his tongue send something cold into mine. I pulled away, shocked and disoriented, and spat into my hand. My eyes widened in horror as I stared at Lucian. "You...," I began, my voice trembling with fear and revulsion. But before I could finish, Lucian shushed me. "Hush, darling," he smirked, his eyes glinting with amusement.

In a world where magic is power and secrets are currency, Aira lives a double life. By day, she is Mike, a talented warrior with a mysterious past, tasked with dangerous missions for the infamous Celestial Academy. By night, she is a girl longing to reclaim her true identity—a secret only the ruthless Headmaster and her best friend Estelle know. But hiding who she is comes with a heavy price, especially when her greatest enemy becomes her most dangerous desire. Lire, the Academy’s dark prince and cold-hearted assassin, is Aira’s most formidable rival. His eyes are like ice, his heart as untouchable as the magic he wields. But when the Headmaster sends them on a deadly mission, their lives become entangled in ways neither expected. Lire, who despises weakness, is drawn to Mike’s strength—but what he doesn’t know is that beneath the mask of his sworn rival lies the girl who once stole his heart. As their forbidden attraction grows, so do the risks. Caught between loyalty to a corrupt Academy and the fire of their undeniable chemistry, Aira and Lire must navigate a world of dark magic, betrayal, and passion. Secrets unravel, old wounds resurface, and an ancient power long buried in blood threatens to destroy everything they’ve ever known. In a realm where love is a dangerous game and trust can cost you everything, Aira and Lire are forced to choose between duty and desire. The lines between enemies and lovers blur, and the darkness they once fought against becomes the very thing that binds them. But some secrets are too deadly to keep, and as their passion ignites, the forbidden love they share may be the one thing that saves—or destroys—them both.

A female High School Student who is always bullied at her school until she thinks of committing suicide because of the hardship she feels, because of this she will meet a man who will save her and what can be a relationship with them As for Angel Theo, he doesn't want to tell Karina that god sent him to help her.

#Toxic Love #Obsession #Betrayal #Vengeance “Don’t blame me, Love. For it’s you who forced my hand.” In her entire lifetime, she had only loved one man. And that man, was the very person who had betrayed her and left her for another woman. === Riize was born a failure of a demon with no horn and visually impaired. Fortunately, miracles did exist and when it came to fall upon her, her pathetic life took a huge turn. She awakened her demonic abilities and even get herself a handsome lover! Riize thought that her life would be a path of flowers from that moment onwards, until the entirety of her bright future shattered upon her lover’s painful betrayal. Returning back to the useless demon she was once, Riize vowed to take revenge against that dog pair of a man and woman for cheating on her. But, with her powers now gone, would she be able to exact her revenge? What about the red-haired retriever who kept on professing his love for her at any chance? What exactly did the retriever want from her? Love? Hah. Riize had only one thing to say, “Utterly Ridiculous.” === Excerpt: “Tell me the truth. If I hadn’t took the gamble and broke your trust, would you still stay by my side, even if you found out that I was never the person you thought to be?” His cold voice quivered at the very end as if his entire being was on the verge of falling apart. Riize clutched her fingers, not daring to raise her eyes as she was afraid that her strong resolution would crumble the moment she saw his miserable state. “Yes.” Her voice was firm, leaving no space for doubt to bloom. “I wouldn’t have left as for the least, for once at that time, I had come to love you not because of whatever you are in the past but because, I learnt to embrace your shortcomings and desire you for whoever you are.” === [WARNING: SUGGESTIVE CONTENTS, MILD DEPICTION OF VIOLENCE?]

markus travels from his world to take down a human in his mission

(warning:r18+ and strong mature content) 'Seduction is our craft; Manipulation is our craft ' Shante Jarret;a lady that was raped at the age of five by the same set of gangsters that killed her parents walked into a place to sought refuge not knowing it was an underground deadly club society. At first she was scared and thought she won't be able to make it but here she is the leader of the fraternity,they consists of mostly girls and the few men in the club are the trainers and the people bringing in new people,that is, recruiters. What's their job? They are to 'Hunt','Seduce','Manipulate','Play' and 'Take Down'. Missions are always given to the girls especially the experienced and capable ones;the particular and specific targets are the men they need to take down within 3 days. The first and deadly rule of the club is that you must not fall in love especially on the target else it's death and they also have to take the target down within 3 days otherwise you sought death. Shante's job is just to lecture the girls, brief them on the plans,give them steps and strategy on how to achieve the goal and give necessary punishments. Suddenly she received a mission from the big bosses that she must handle herself and was given a time limit of just one month;31 days. Target - Madden Banks,an introverted billionaire that has been shaking the stock market in recent times.A sadist,a cold jerk,a narrow minded person, youngest CEO ever lived. No much Intel on him and Shante was very confident that she didn't need 2 days to take him down. ************* Excerpt "Hi, I'm Te" Shante said coquettishly, licking her lips softly.Her hands were stretched forward, wanting an handshake Madden looked at her with crouched eyebrows "Te,as in Tea?" Shante felt angry immediately, scoffing inwardly but she still kept her seductive demeanor "No,as in Teeeeee..." she stretched "Shorten for Shante" she added. "Madden." He said curtly be fixing his gaze back on his little sister "I'll be going now." Tyra was about to question him but Shante beat her to it "I thought you were going to take us out?" Madden ignored her directly and rubbed his sister's head "Later sis".He winked at his sister and left "What the f..." Shante scoffed in anger,that bloody bastard, it's not his fault,not his fau... *********** Did she overestimate herself or underestimate him? Will she end up achieving her goal? Will she end up being preyed instead of being the predator? What of if she breaks the first and deadly rule? You want an answer to all these questions,then don't miss out this book, don't miss out the fun so you won't be in regret *wink*

Mutants, are people who have awakened their dormant genes which allows them to access their unique abilities, out of fear for these mutants humanity locked most of them in an underground environment called the umbra. We follow clyde wilson, a citizen of the umbra whose life has been turned upside down after taking up a secret traditional mantle within his family.