Quakertown Press

In a world identical to ours, an inexplicable phenomenon shakes the foundations of society. And through the eyes of four protagonists whose lives intertwine, we follow the devastating and transformative consequences of this unprecedented biological phenomenon: Leandro, a freelance designer in Salvador, finds himself torn between balance and direct action. Lorena, a psychology student and Leandro's girlfriend, transforms her physical pain into fuel for resistance. Eliane, an obstetric nurse in Rio de Janeiro and Leandro's sister, combines scientific knowledge and traditional wisdom. Fábio, an ambitious businessman in São Paulo, sees the crisis as an opportunity for profit. As society fragments between those who seek to help and those who exploit collective vulnerability, our protagonists discover that it is through crises that the best and worst in people emerge. "Red Synchrony" is a work of science fiction that delves into the most pressing issues of our time: gender inequality, solidarity versus individualism, the role of technology in humanitarian crises, and the limits of resistance. A visceral narrative about shared pain, emerging power, and the inevitable transformation that comes when the most intimate becomes universal.

This world has always been ordinary. Ancient myths and whispers through campfire tales, was never real. Only a reflection of longing, fear, and wonder passed down through generations. In truth, the world moved forward untouched by the supernatural, devoid of mystery. Belief, however, lingers. It settles quietly in forgotten corners of the mind, dormant in fiction and ritual, waiting for a spark. Stories may press against the edges of reality, but they are never capable of crossing it. For generations, the boundary has held firm—until now. As inexplicable events ripple across society—subtle at first, then undeniable—the world begins to bend. Old stories reemerge with new weight. Monsters once trapped in myth are glimpsed in alleyways. Symbols gain power. And every lie told with conviction becomes harder to distinguish from truth. The world is changing. And no one—not the skeptics, not the authorities, not even those who set it in motion—can stop it.

"Shhhh," he cut me off, his palms spreading on the revealed skin of my abdomen. His index fingers made their way into the waistband of my sweatpants as he pressed his front closer to my behind. "Don't shush m-" I tried to argue. "I said so," he stated, his tone going deeper as his hand went lower, this time to the waistband of my panties. I couldn't control my breathing anymore, more so as his teeth lightly grazed my neck. "So you better obey." ^^^^^^^ They say "A night in Vegas can change your life." Rachel didn't think this saying would apply to her. Well that was until she opened the door of her hotel room after a crazy night out. As a marriage certificate is shoved in her face, she notices a glistening diamond on her ring finger. The piece of paper turns out to be legit as stated by the lawyer who presented it. What's more shocking is that her said husband is Lorenzo Caden Peters, one of the best actors in the world and soon to be CEO of the biggest textile company around the globe. How would their life turn out?

Lane Allen, an A-rank Guide, got injured on an emergency mission suppressing a dungeon break, and perished in his almost-lover’s arms. As the remaining members of his team continued to fight for their lives, in a fancy apartment in a distant part of the city, a young man opened his eyes. “Phew… That hurt like hell…” “It’s a bit of a shame to switch so soon… But I guess it is what it is.” “Anyway, who should I become next?” Actually, Lane Allen was not a Guide, but rather an Esper with a mysterious Plunder ability! It allowed him to possess other people’s bodies, and steal their awakened abilities. Keeping his real body safe, Lane could enjoy life to the fullest, constantly swapping identities, and doing whatever he wanted without ever worrying about the consequences! How great was that? Except… Damien Lennox grabbed Lane’s arm, and pressed him against the wall, his clear green eyes staring down at Lane intently, as if he could see right through him. “There’s no one else whose guidance feels so harsh and chaotic, yet pleasing at the same time.” It seems that Damien was somehow able to recognize Lane even after switching identities, and is unwilling to let him go? . . . Villainous protagonist who couldn’t care less (at least for now~) x Righteous love interest possessive of MC! Top x top :> #Guideverse #guide #esper

Rhaëlya O'Strike is a 19 year old genius. She was studying to become a doctor with an anesthesist diploma on the side. She was helping her friend on a project when a recipient broke at her face level, she choked and couldn't press the emergency button on time before passing out. When she woke up she was in the middle of a tropical forest. ☆☆☆☆ Beastmen?? System?? What is this!! All I wanted was to help Ran with her bio project how did I end up in the beastworld?? And why are the beastmen here so handsome?! /!\ THIS WORK INCLUDES MREG/MALE PREGNANCY OF THE MAIN MALE LEADS BY THE FEMALE LEAD!!! And it's a why choose/reverse harem ending /!\ This is also a novel with a bi protagonist and a bi harem (a harem including both men and women all for the female lead) /!\ The harem members won't have any romantical or physical relationship with each other

You can read the full story here, but volume 1 is currently up for sale on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW3HYKRQ This is a slow-burn isekai story about a young girl named Siya who was born with a weak body into a world that only cares about Strength. Because of this, she isn’t able to even use the only thing she has going for her, a knack for strategy, which is the last thing that the nation of meat heads seems to care about. She faces many hardships and trials, struggling through abuse, grueling training, and seeing death around every turn. Despite all of this, she presses on, grasping at straws and using everything at her disposal to survive. Turning to devine favor, unique abilities, and even magic and dark magic later on, they each come with a new problem. As she finds unlikely friends, and deals with unthinkable betrayals, she struggles to finally stand tall and place herself in a position of power where her true abilities could finally shine. This is NOT a revenge story, but that isn’t to say the main character magically forgives people either.

EXCERPT "Do you know what I love about you, Stella?" he whispered, his voice low and dangerous as his eyes darkened with desire. Before she could respond, Simon leaned closer, his breath warm against her neck. Slowly, his fangs emerged, glinting in the dim light. His fingers traced a path along her skin, slipping beneath the fabric of her shirt, sending a shiver through her. "Those pure, innocent doe eyes of yours," he murmured, his voice almost tender, "the way they plead with me, like you think you can stop me." Panic flared in her chest, and she pressed against his firm body, trying to push him away. "Sir, please... I am married. This is wrong—it’s a sin to go after a married woman." His response was a low, rumbling chuckle that sent chills down her spine. It wasn’t just the sound of it; it was the darkness behind it. The amusement in his laughter terrified her. "And I am a sinner, my little fish," he replied, his voice dripping with menace as his eyes flashed with hunger, before sinking his fangs in her neck.

Diving into dungeons, slaying monsters, and… filming porn? When the mana apocalypse struck, 15% of humanity awakened supernatural abilities, becoming the world’s new superstars: conquering dungeons, leveling up, and raking in fame and fortune. Kaiden wasn’t one of them. Stuck among the powerless 85%, he was just another broke college student, until a banana peel sent him tumbling into a very unconventional system. Now, his path to power isn’t through leveling up alone, but through fame as well. To thrive in this new world, he’ll have to master more than just dungeon clears and combat... Kaiden must conquer the world of adult content to rise to the apex. Blending action, romance, and slice-of-life, this novel aims to deliver an unforgettable adventure! ... There's a pinned review with many details on what you can expect from the story, but I'm going to answer here the one pressing question I imagine most of you will have: Will the MC allow other men to see his harem members in action? Initially, yes. But (SPOILER WARNING) he and his girls will come to a decision together in chapters 198-199, which is to appeal only to the female viewers because they need to increase the 'fangirl' stat to in turn increase the system's rank. From that point on, no males will be able to view their content. As for the old content that's already out there, the system has a special quest for them, and if they nail it, that older material will be completely wiped from people's computers. It will cease existing altogether. ... Discord: https://discord.gg/bjunEkswQ3

Kyle Graham knew that as a male omega he would be a target of Alphas all around the world, so he ran away. He hid amongst humans, got better at blending in living a peaceful life with his wife with a successful business of his own. He really did trump his fate right? What could go wrong? His perfect life gets turned upside down when he meets his destined mate. To make matters worse it happens to be his wife's step brother, Adrian Valenti ************************ "Do not come near my family, or I'll make you pay."Kyle challenged at Adrian. "Are you sure you can resist me?" Adrian smirked. "You are nothing to me"! Kyle pressed. "Not according to Moon Goddess". Adrian smirked, taking a step closer. "And I agree. I will make you mine".

SIX YEARS AGO New York City The rain had a way of erasing things footprints, sins, promises. And that night, it washed everything away except the way she looked at him… like she'd already decided he didn't deserve to survive. Kian Donovan stood outside the crumbling steel doors of her father's company, the one he had helped build from the ground up, soaked to the bone, fingers clenched around the betrayal letter in his hand. His heart was pounding like war drums. Talia signed it. That was what gutted him more than the millions lost, more than the empire crumbling beneath his feet. It was her name, elegant and precise at the bottom of the document that burned like acid in his palm. He'd trusted her. Touched her. Loved her, and she sold him out. Not with bullets. Not with blood. But with a signature that stripped him of everything. The last thing he saw before the security guards threw him out was her face behind the glass expression unreadable, mouth slightly parted, but her eyes her eyes betrayed something crueler than hate. Regret? Guilt? No. Worse. Indifference. He disappeared after that. No press. No lawsuits. No mercy. Kian Donovan didn't die that night. But the man who loved her did.

# familyfeud #daughterofamistress #koi Qiao Xuan, daughter of a county magistrate, supposedly had a fiance that everyone envied. But then her father’s legal wife schemed against her, and married her into a farmer’s family. On the night of her wedding, after seeing how shabby her room was, Qiao Xuan hung herself. When she opened her eyes again, a different Qiao Xuan had transmigrated onto this body. The new Qiao Xuan stared at her husband and frowned after seeing how shabby the house looked. “Don’t worry. I know that you didn’t want to marry me, so I won’t touch you. I’ll apply for a divorce tomorrow and give you back your freedom.” But wait, Qiao Xuan hadn’t figured out what was going on yet! She couldn’t get a divorce, or else her father’s legal wife wouldn’t forgive her. Also, she was a woman of a different world and possessed special powers. Couldn’t she just build a business from here? So it was decided. Qiao Xuan began assisting her husband and slapped the faces of all who wronged them. They kept leveling up, and went from being a poor farmer’s family to becoming the richest family in the area. Those who bullied her regretted their actions, and her husband had regrets too. “I never said I wanted to divorce you.” Qiao Xuan was perplexed when he was pressing her down on the bed. Why did he suddenly decide against getting a divorce?

"She was a demon to begin with, how could she possibly be corrupted by encountering me, a human? Critics always talk about ludicrous things." In 1798, during an interview with the press, Cardinal Bishop Lanci was asked about his past with the exiled last princess of the Demon Race, as well as recent signs of the resurrection of the demons. He stated: "I have made too many efforts to defend world peace, I am quite sure, there is absolutely no possibility for the Demon Race to revive under her leadership." ...... In the winter of 1802, the revival of the Demon Race succeeded. [Based on the above information, please indicate who is the main culprit leading to the revival of the Demon Race, and explain why it is Lanci. (10 points)] —— excerpt from "Classic Examination Questions in Empire History."

21-year-old Nick Woods was isekaid into a world where women rule the grid, and everything else. Dragged through a childhood of race paddocks and press rooms as his sister chased F1 glory, Nick found his own escape in streaming iRacing, blissfully average and mostly ignored. Now dating Blair West, his childhood friend turned rising F1 star, Nick watches from the sidelines as fame begins to change her, and their relationship. But when Ivy Hunt, a three-time world champion with violet eyes and an obsession with winning, sets her sights on him, everything shifts. To her, Nick is more than just a distraction, he’s a strange new source of luck. And as her victories start stacking up, so do her reasons for keeping him close. Closer than anyone ever has. Gender role reverse world. 1:1 https://discord.gg/bQ4GzeBXV8 Yandere

CQ 2024 entry. When Lithe Hildebrand hires Zen Starke to retrieve stolen property belonging to the Maximillian Tribe nothing goes according to plan. Lithe, a workaholic and perfectionist, convinces Zen to let him go on the dangerous mission with him for fear that if mishandled it could ruin his reputation and career. Intrigued, Zen is determined to keep his potential mate by his side at all costs. For he’s never met anyone as captivating and sensuous as Lithe. When Lithe’s life is threatened, Zen makes a bargain to protect Lithe if he pretends to be his fiancé. Pressed for time, Lithe agrees since Zen is nothing like the media portrays him to be. As a recessive omega he finds the dominant alpha irresistibly charismatic and fiercely loyal. The problem is the feelings are mutual. Despite their differences, the lovers embark on a dangerous quest that gets them more than they bargain for when they encounter murder, deception and the gift of everlasting love.

Publisher is Hiroshima Office Press. A collection volumes of short stories in anthology about horror and acts of mysterious magic and serious mystery behind the plot our authors had brought us the entertainment to fool you in our scare craze.

In the wake of war and betrayal, Yoname, a fierce warrior once cast aside by Benin, rises from the ashes to become a feared conqueror. After fleeing her homeland as a child, she forges her path through Aksum, climbing the ranks from soldier to ruler with ruthless cunning. Her marriage to Nehizena, the son of Benin’s former king, creates an empire that stretches across the vast desert. But when Nehizena is slain, Yoname vows to continue his conquest—not out of love, but to cement her own dominance. Meanwhile, Queen Nosaze of Benin struggles to maintain her rule as the shadows of her past and the weight of war press heavily upon her. When Yoname storms Afuria, leaving ruin in her wake, Nosaze must make a choice: surrender to Yoname’s growing power or fight to the bitter end. As tensions rise, King Sonni of Gao, once Nosaze’s ally and lover, is drawn back into the conflict, forced to choose between aiding his former queen or protecting his kingdom from the coming storm. Old alliances fracture, battle lines are drawn, and the fate of the West hangs in the balance as armies clash in a brutal war of ambition, revenge, and survival. In the heart of the chaos, warriors will rise, legends will be forged, and the echoes of war will shape the future of their kingdoms forever.

Li Shuang was reborn as a cannon fodder character in a novel. The original owner was imprisoned in the basement by the male protagonist Shen Ji because of drugging and climbing into bed. Shen Ji accidentally gained the ability to read minds and could hear Li Shuang's inner complaints and calculations. After rebirth, Li Shuang was sober and pragmatic. She tried to survive in the crisis-ridden Jiangcheng, but was pressed step by step by Shen Ji's mind-reading ability. The two of them used each other to develop complex feelings in the tug-of-war: Shen Ji was attracted by Li Shuang's true heart, and his paranoid possessiveness and temptation were intertwined; Li Shuang was wavering between Shen Ji's control and protection, while dealing with various forces such as the Li family and the Shen family, investigating the mysterious honey manor and the secrets of Li Wanwan. The story combines rebirth, mind-reading, power struggles and forbidden love, showing the process of Li Shuang's passive survival to active layout under the control of the crazy male protagonist, uncovering the conspiracy and seeking self-salvation.

To investigate her past, Ning Wei has been concealing her identity, posing as a man and entering the entertainment industry to become an Idol. She only wanted to make money and look for her family. Unexpectedly, she gained a lot of fans from all ages and gender along the way. She also caught the eye of a certain young master. One day, Ning Wei’s identity as a woman was exposed. Her group members were shocked. The netizens were uproar. Her fans felt betrayed. Ning Wei looked at the young master in front of her and knew that he was furious. He was sincere to her from the beginning while she had lied to him. She tried all sorts of tricks to coax the young master. Just when she thought that she should give up, the young master pressed her against the wall and looked at her dangerously. “Wei Wei, you can’t run away after teasing me.” “Feng An Yu, I am a woman.” “I know. Whether you are a man or a woman, I still want you.” --- Cover and characters Illustration commission by kirinlukis --- Shared universe with: 1. Loving You Too Much 2. True Love and Other Lies 3. A Lifetime with You 4. The Dragon Beside Me 5. Love So Sweet 6. Commander Qi's Runaway Wife 7. The Wedding Planner's Romance 8. The Author Must Die 9. The Substitute Groom Chases His Wife

Raif Monet wakes in a ruined jungle, no memories—just a glowing stone whispering: “Begin.” He presses it. Five strangers are summoned. None trust him. Some want him dead. This is his kingdom now. Thirty metres of territory. No food. No escape. Monsters wait in the trees. Death is permanent. To survive, Raif must summon more souls through a gacha system—dead people, torn from history. Some are heroes. Most are not. Every one of them has secrets. The world is dying. Kingdoms are rising. And Raif? He has nothing—except the will to build.

Em um mundo onde deuses antigos moldam o destino dos mortais, Mateo carrega um fardo inescapável: a Bênção da Morte. Rejeitado por sua própria vila e marcado como um presságio de desgraça, ele cresce à sombra do ódio e da solidão. Sua única âncora é Nai, sua amiga de infância, cuja presença silenciosa é a última luz em sua existência condenada. Quando a traição atinge seu clímax e tudo que lhe restava é tirado, Mateo mergulha em um mundo de trevas, jurando vingança contra aqueles que manipularam seu destino. Para isso, ele aceita o preço final: abrir mão de sua humanidade para dominar os dons letais da morte. Em sua jornada, ele enfrentará entidades divinas, segredos proibidos e inimigos que o forçarão a confrontar não só os outros — mas também a si mesmo.

In a world governed by the Twelve Rings—powerful guardians of balance and order—one has turned rogue, casting a shadow over the planet and threatening a devastating return. In preparation for this looming threat, society is divided into ranks: Alpha, Beta, Delta, and at the very bottom—Zeta. Sage is a Zeta. Discarded. Overlooked. Until a cruel twist forces him into a forgotten lab—where something ancient wakes up. Now bound to a ruthless AI system with no patience for weakness, Sage is given a singular command: find the Elixir or be erased. No one believes the Elixir exists. No one believes Sage will last a week. The system disagrees. > “Vitals dropping. Emotional integrity unstable. Physical output: disgraceful.” “I’m trying—” Sage gasped, coughing on blood. “Trying is irrelevant. Survival is mandatory.” The system didn’t yell. It didn’t threaten. It simply administered pain—blinding, searing pain—until Sage screamed. “Pain increases adaptation. Adapt or be purged.” And somewhere in the agony, Sage understood: This thing wouldn’t make him stronger. It would break him until he had no choice but to be.

Nicole knew better than to fall for temptation—but temptation never looked like Coach Dray Carter. He’s older. Forbidden. Off-limits in every possible way. But the moment she walked into his gym, the air changed. His eyes lingered too long. His voice dropped just for her. And she liked it—maybe too much. Then she saw him. With her. Pressed against the wall. His mouth on someone else’s skin. And still… she can’t stop thinking about him. This isn’t just a story of love. It’s obsession. Lust. Power. Because sometimes, the most dangerous man is the one who makes you feel alive. And Nicole? She’s done playing safe.

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

Herdeira de um nome esquecido, Lucrécia caminha entre as ruínas de um mundo à deriva. Sua jornada tem início quando seus poderes, há muito adormecidos, finalmente despertam. Mas com o dom, vêm também a dor e o desespero. Quando trovões ecoam além das montanhas seladas, ela parte em busca de sentido - guiada apenas pelo presságio da tempestade que dorme dentro de si. Neste mundo, onde pessoas despertam dons únicos chamados "singularidades", cada um os usa conforme seus próprios desejos: justiça, amor, vingança. No fim, tudo são desculpas convenientes para afastar aquilo que nos fere. Mas esta garota, marcada por uma singularidade rara, está prestes a mostrar que os heróis ainda não desapareceram.

Elisa, a daughter of a multi billionaire, disguised herself as a poor woman and married Miguel Reynolds, a wealthy business man on an agreement that when ever his late mentor's daughter Lucia Fernandez needed blood, Elisa would be available. However, Miguel used to send money to her, whenever she donates blood. making it look like a transaction for the past Seven years. Elisa hoped that one-day, may be, Miguel would learn to love and care for her, like she does. But that didn't happen. while at home, Maria, Miguel's mother and sister, Ann Reynolds seized any opportunity to belittle Elisa often reminding her of her 'unknown background.' She was the perfect target, a trophy wife whose worth was measured solely by her ability to serve their needs. But one day, she decided to take her own life, she committed sucide when she saw a harsh message and photo sent by Lucia Fernandez However, luck was on her side , when she met a time keeper, who gave her a second chance to live again . She divorced Miguel Reynolds, and become a successor of a mult billion campanies,ready to give a payback to those who mocked and mistreated her. And when asked on an interview, why she divorced Miguel Reynolds. "I have a multi-billion wealth to success,” she declared during a press conference “Was my wealth not enough for you?” Miguel sneered, stepping into the gathering from behind. Join me as we dive into a twisted romance; batrayal, passion, deception and power.

He was the feral Alpha King buried beneath the mountain. She was the cursed girl they offered to him as sacrifice to end the famine plaguing their lands. ...but what sleeps beneath the mountain is no myth. Ruvan, the first Alpha. Imprisoned, driven to utter madness, and starved of power. Solenne, the packless she-wolf known as the Harbinger of Misfortune. With the power of cursed speech, she is able to kill and bend the world to her will with only one word. To avoid hurting others, she hasn't spoken a single syllable since she was a child. Feared and rejected by her own people, she is given to the mountain in a forbidden ritual-sacrifice... and her scent stirs the beast that slumbers beneath it. His mate. Ruvan will stop at nothing to claim what's his, even if that means storming the heavens and finding the cure to her curse just to hear her speak his name. ---- She saw stars behind her eyes and felt constellations carved into her skin with every lingering touch and each press of his mouth. He painted the night sky onto her body, not with a brush, but with his lips, hands, and his insatiable hunger—until her lungs were empty and her heart soared so high it must’ve kissed the moon. “Solenne,” Ruvan murmured, voice low and reverent, like a prayer. She shivered; the sound of her name on his lips felt like heaven. Ruvan pressed his palm to her stomach, anchoring her as he leaned in, mouth brushing the hollow of her throat. His hand rose, slow and shaking, tracing the shape of her jaw like it was a sight made only for him. His thumb brushed the corner of her mouth and his eyes burned as he studied her. “You feel like the stars,” he whispered, “Mesmerizing and bright... something that I want to capture and keep to myself." And then he kissed her; it was a deep, aching vow he couldn’t speak aloud. A promise made only in breath, heat, and need. When they parted, he gently pressed his forehead against hers. His voice dipped lower… uncertain, maybe even afraid: “Say my name?” -- R18, werewolves, fated love, weak to strong... I hope you enjoy my second entry for 2025 WSA. :) give it a shot~

by: 내츄럴향기 『Pressing this button will transport you into the world of the genre I write. (You can leave once the story is finished. But if it’s not completed, who knows.)』 A silly post that appeared on my social media timeline. The problem was that anything seemed interesting during exam period. I quickly pressed ‘Share’ and called my friends to chat, then I must have fallen asleep… I should have fallen into a deep slumber just like that. “Chirp.” What? “Cheep!” What?! Where am I?

Are you bored of life? Do you seek thrills that you aren't able to experience? Are you restricted by the rules governing this world and wish to live freely in this world without repercussions or fear of breaking the rules?] [This world can satisfy your true heart desire. You will task to undergo several task and missions and in return, you will be granted numerous treasures, wealth and the most importantly, freedom!] Annoyed, Alvian pressed the green button stating [yes]. [Are you sure of your choice? Death in this world means death in real life. If you are afraid to die, You have one more chance to reconsider your choice.] This message popped up on his phone's screen. Alvian felt like laughing. Were they mocking him? He, afraid to die? Without hesitation, Alvian clicked on the [yes] button. "Hm?" Alvian was surprised as he saw felt a slight sting on his finger. Bringing his thumb up to his face, he saw that he was bleeding slightly. But the screen of his phone wasn't stained by the blood, it was as though it had been absorbed. [Contract successfully signed.] [Welcome to the TransWorld.]

Richard Harrison is a powerful billionaire CEO with a reputation built on precision, power, and silence. With the billion-dollar Zenith Contract hanging in the balance, he can't afford distractions or scandals. But everything changes the night he attends a luxury rooftop party in velaris hotel, Montelucia City. When he sees a young woman being taken advantage of in the VIP lounge, he steps in without hesitation. The press captures the moment: Richard, holding a dazed Pearl Grey in his arms. By morning, the image is everywhere. Pearl, heartbroken and trying to escape a messy past, never expected a night out with her friend would thrust her into the public eye. Now labeled as the mysterious woman on Richard Harrison’s arm, she’s pulled into a whirlwind she never asked for. To protect his public image and hers Richard makes a shocking announcement: Pearl is his fiancee. But when the media frenzy turns dangerous and someone begins to dig into Pearl’s late parents’ history, Richard offers a more permanent solution: a secret, contract marriage. No love. Just protection, business, and control. But behind the cameras and contracts, something deeper begins to form. As deception gives way to desire, and lines blur between what's real and what’s pretend, Pearl and Richard must decide: can a marriage built on lies grow into something true?

In a world condemned to destruction, a single man was sent — The End Writer, a nameless figure burdened with a mission he doesn’t understand. The sky rains hatred upon him. The guardians’ blades rest at his neck. The weight of his sins presses against his chest. Every step could be his last, and every decision forges a new path... Will he bring the world to its end? Or does the future still hold another fate?