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In Port Sterling’s city of holographic towers and hidden secrets, Elara Meng dances to reclaim her mother’s legacy from the sinister Project Phoenix—a corporate conspiracy fusing art with control. Trapped by Kian Huo, her conflicted captor and lover, Elara redefines the hypnotic Phoenix Dance into a weapon of defiance. As the Phoenix Foundation’s gala looms, secrets unravel: Detective Julian Zheng hunts a killer linked to a cryptic video, while Liam Feng risks his family’s fragile empire to expose the Huo dynasty’s dark truths. Guided by the haunting “Matriarch’s Melody,” Elara’s performance will be no tribute—it’s a rebellion broadcast live. But with Seraphina, the shadowy architect, orchestrating from the dark, every step could be her last. Waltz in a Cage is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller blending dark romance and corporate intrigue, where art becomes resistance, and every choice risks everything. Will Elara rise like a phoenix, or be consumed by the flames of betrayal?

Meng Fusheng the only legitimate daughter of the Meng family was bullied to her death by her step-sister and her crazy friends. By a twist of fate in her favor, she gets a second chance at life. She is determined to get her own pound of flesh, have her revenge and take back what's rightfully hers. NOTE: this is not your regular rebirth story where the protagonist has prior knowledge of how the future is going to be, or where she goes back in time. No, Fusheng does not go back in time or has knowledge on how the future turns, she just continues pushing with the help of many people she will meet and fights to change her fate. Please read my novel.. The cover photo is mine, but the other photos in the book are not mine.. I got them Pinterest and I don't claim ownership to them. Thank you

In the shadows of the city, a forbidden love blossoms between a human girl, Sophia, and a mysterious vampire, Alexander. As their passion grows, a series of gruesome murders takes place, threatening to expose the vampire world to humans. Alexander, torn between his love for Sophia and his loyalty to his own kind, becomes the prime suspect. Sophia, determined to prove his innocence, delves into the dark underbelly of the city, uncovering a sinister plot that puts both their lives at risk. As the body count rises, Sophia and Alexander must navigate the treacherous landscape of vampire politics, ancient secrets, and their own forbidden desires. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the darkness, or will it succumb to the shadows that haunt them? "Dark Side" is a heart-pounding, romantic thriller that explores the darker side of love, loyalty, and the supernatural.

#WARNING Vivid descriptions of abuse scenes. Readers discretion is advised. They call it an honor, but everyone knows the truth. Every year, the Lycans choose one werewolf from the Feral Packs to attend Lunar Crest Academy. A place of wealth, power, and deadly secrets. A place no Feral has ever returned from. This year, that sacrifice is Lorraine Anderson Branded as the outcast of the ShadowFang Pack, she has endured years of torment at the hands of those who once called her family. Beaten, broken, and betrayed, she is now being handed over to the monsters that rule them all. The Lycans. She knows what awaits her.....death. But when she arrives at Lunar Crest Academy, she finds something even worse than death. A game. One where she is the lowest-ranked player. One where survival is impossible. And at the center of it all stands him. The Lycan prince. Cold. Ruthless. Dangerous. His red eyes seem to follow her every move, his presence a constant, suffocating force. She should fear him like everyone else. She should cower under his gaze. But she doesn’t. Because beneath his terrifying exterior, there’s something else. Something dark and possessive. Something that makes her heart pound in a way it never should. In a world where strength is everything and weakness means death, Lorraine has only one choice.... to fight. Even if it means challenging the very monsters that want to destroy her. Even if it means becoming something far more terrifying than anyone ever expected. Because one thing is certain… She will not die quietly.

[Mature Content] It happened on a drenched, foggy night—just like so many others when Catherine Rosewood visited the grave of her betrothed. Tonight, she came to place letters she knew he would never read again. But who cared? Writing them was her only moment of grief. Yet, on this very night, there was a reply to her letters—and it was all wrong. How could this be? Had he come back to life? Impossible. Such things had never happened before. It was deemed ominous—unless someone was playing a cruel joke on her. But despite her trembling hands, she held the letter and read the words: "I have waited so long for you. At last, I have found you... E." Who could it be? This can’t be real, can it? But the howling of the night—and the fear pounding in her heart—told her that something was very very wrong.

"Spoiled. Useless. A Disgrace to Demons." That’s what they all said about Princess Xiao Rui—the only daughter of the mighty Demon King, infamous across the Nine Hells for her divine beauty, venomous sass, and zero cultivation talent. But when the Demon King vanishes without a trace, Rui is thrown into the Trial of the Infernal Heir—an ancient rite meant to choose the next ruler of the Underworld. Stripped of her luxuries and tossed into chaos, Rui must survive nine soul-shattering trials, each more hellish than the last. The catch? Everyone underestimated her, but no one can resist Rui's chaotic allure. Whether they start off trying to kill her, capture her, or lecture her, they all end up doing the same thing—falling head over heels for her. Expect: - Reverse harem chaos with dangerous, devoted love interests - Cultivation growth powered by emotional strength and chaos - A bratty demon princess discovering her true powers - Heart-pounding battles, forbidden kisses, and emotional mic drops - Plenty of comedy, ridiculous situations, and one hot mess of a heroine you’ll love to root for *There will be some (very spicy) smut, but I will put warnings in the chapter before. Completely optional

When an alien ambassador crash-lands in Tim's backyard and demands, 'Take me to your leader,' the 12-year-old does what any kid would do: he points to himself and says, 'That’s me. I’m the King of Earth.' Now, thanks to a hastily signed treaty (and a promise to hand over Jupiter), Tim’s got an armory of world-ending alien tech, an invulnerable Planetary Base in his backyard treehouse, and one tiny problem: nobody told him ruling a planet would be this hard. Between conquering Earth, fending off hostile fleets, outsmarting intergalactic bureaucrats, and explaining his absences to his Trekkie dad, Tim’s in way over his head. But if he can’t bluff his way through alien diplomacy fast, humanity might end up as collateral damage. "King of All I Survey" is a fun, heart-pounding sci-fi adventure where one kid’s lie decides the fate of Earth—and homework is nothing compared to intergalactic war.

When the night sky splits open, a mysterious portal unveils a world beyond time and space, pulling ordinary college student Ling Yu into an extraordinary fate! A cryptic dream, a shimmering blue rift, and a soul-piercing cry of “Save me…” thrust him into the Realm of Cycles—a multidimensional cosmos woven from countless parallel selves and fractured destinies. Here, Ling Yu discovers he’s not just himself but the nexus of infinite fate lines, tasked with rewriting destiny itself! From a life-or-death clash with the frenzied warrior X-13 to a harrowing trial against his inner shadow X-07, Ling Yu merges with his fragmented selves, unlocking the enigmatic power of the Mind-Mirror Domain. As he unravels the secrets of the Narrative Soul Network, the fractured Earth Narrative Core and the resurgence of unnamed words spark a universe-shaking revolution! Facing the cold, calculating remnant Ling-0 and the unfathomable Null Prime, will he seize control of fate or set the Narrative Soul free? What truths lie in the realm where words cannot speak? Join Ling Yu on an epic journey of self-redemption and cosmic reconstruction! A groundbreaking Narrative Soul system, heart-pounding battles, and profound philosophical clashes await. Step into the edge of destiny and uncover the mystery of existence in this legendary saga!

I yawned, fighting off sleep as my professor droned on about the three-body problem—even though it was notoriously unsolvable. 'Geez, why do we need to learn this?' I thought, shaking my head. Suddenly, a holographic screen materialized before my eyes, its message slicing through the monotony: "Moonfall Has Begun. Your Class Has Been Assigned.” I glanced around, and saw confused faces all over—everyone staring, just as bewildered as I was. 'Does everyone see this?' I wondered, my heart starting to pound. My screen flickered, then declared in bold: Main Class: Astral Equationist. Before I could process any further, a piercing scream shattered the classroom’s uneasy silence. I barely had time to register the sound as chaos erupted around me. https://discord.gg/FK9GfrSjtb

It's simple. A vengeful wildfire of a woman. A tyrant who begs to be burned. When Aria crashes into Kael’s empire, hellbent on making him pay for taking her job away, she’s met not with defiance—but a dare. “You want revenge?” he taunts, voice dripping with dark invitation. “Then ruin me. Take your pound of flesh exactly where it hurts.” His proposition is a trap laced with sin: As expected he calls the shots in his bed, her contempt is his twisted aphrodisiac. “Hate me until your hands shake,” he growls. “But do it on top of me, where I can watch you savor every cut.” Their arrangement is a collision of dominance and delirium. Aria wields her fury like a blade, determined to break him. Kael? He thrives under her wrath, goading her darker, deeper, hungrier. But vengeance turns slippery when every insult she hisses ignites his obsession, and every cold glare melts into bruising kisses. Soon, the bed becomes a battleground—her nails carving victory into his skin, his whispers a serpent’s promise: “Chain me with your rage, darling. I’ll still come back for more." The rules are simple: No mercy. No surrender. But as their games spiral into something ravenous, who’s destroying whom? And when hatred burns this hot, what’s left when the ashes cool?

Meet Damon Cross As a child, Damon Cross had to deal with the horrible realities of domestic violence and being homeless. He and his mother, who had always been there for him, struggled to find security. After losing his first backyard fight, When Damon gets a new MMA system, his luck changes dramatically. This mysterious system becomes his guide, improving his skills and raising him into the world of mixed martial arts. He learns more about mixed martial arts and gets better at it with the help of this system. With this renewed strength, Damon is determined to not only move up in the fight world, but also make a better future for both of them as a way to repay his mother for what she did. [YOU HAVE AWAKENED THE EMMAC SYSTEM] [CONGRATULATIONS TO HOST FOR BECOMING A DOUBLE CHAMP] witness how Damon goes from a Bum to a Champ. Romance: Yes Fights: Yes

"Please don’t hurt me!" Alisha’s voice cracked with terror as her back pressed against the cold wall. Her chest rising and falling like a hunted animal. The room felt too small, the air too heavy, like it was swallowing her whole. Her eyes locked onto the man before her. He was a stranger, yet something about him felt inescapable. He wore a wicked grin like her fear was his pleasure. "I’d never hurt you, Alisha," he said. "Like I told you... you’re my mate." His long and cold fingers trailed the curve of her cheek slowly. The touch sent a shiver rocketing through her spine, not from the chill, but from the claim. Her heart pounded violently, like it was trying to break its way out of her chest. She could hardly breathe. "It was you... wasn’t it?" she whispered, trembling. "You killed that thing... the thing that attacked me in the woods." His gaze sharpened. "Yes," he said without hesitation. "And I’ll do it again. A hundred times over, if it means keeping you safe." He stepped closer, and she could feel the heat radiating off him. He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, her scent crashing into him like a drug. He staggered slightly, overwhelmed. "What are you doing?" she asked, voice brittle with confusion and fear. His eyes fluttered open, now dark with hunger. "I’m taking you in. God! your scent is intoxicating. I want to do wicked things to you, Alisha. You don’t know what you do to me." Alisha’s knees buckled. It was too much, the tension, the nearness, the threat veiled as desire. Every instinct screamed for her to run, but her body was frozen, caught between terror and some terrifying pull she didn’t understand. Just then, the door creaked open. "Alisha?" her mother’s voice called out. In an instant, the man vanished. A gust of wind brushed past her as if reality itself blinked and he was gone.

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

Stories of Dracula, the crimson king. Something different from what have been told. The dream returned again, thick with fog and the stench of old blood. Elara stood barefoot on blackened soil, surrounded by whispering shadows. A voice echoed through the mist — ancient, intimate. “Izolda…” She didn’t recognize the name, yet it struck something buried deep, like a cracked bell in her bones. She woke before dawn, heart pounding. Behind her ear, blood trickled from a place no wound should be. She dabbed it with trembling fingers and stared at the smear of red. It was the third time this month. At first, she told herself it was stress. Nerves. Imagination. But when three monks arrived that morning cloaked in silence and dusk-colored robes, her doubts unraveled. “You’ve heard the Call,” the eldest said. “The Seal weakens.” They knew her name. They spoke of an order older than kings. And of a man — a monster — bound beneath soil and stone. Dracula. Elara’s blood remembered things her mind could not. And now, the past clawed its way forward — not as memory, but as prophecy.

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.

Fate doesn't knock. It crashes. Alex Marx is no ordinary healer. Gifted with mysterious powers and a stubborn heart, she's always been caught between light and shadow between the life she knows, and the truth buried deep within her blood. When tragedy strikes and a pregnancy turns deadly, she makes an impossible choice that will forever alter her path... and awaken something inside her no one was prepared for. Noah, her fated mate, is loyal, fierce, and burdened with a protective instinct that borders on reckless. As Alex's past and future threaten to collide, he must face the reality that love may not be enough to save her from what's coming. Together, they must navigate the tangled web of supernatural secrets, betrayal, and emotional scars. while discovering just how far they're willing to go for those they love. But darkness doesn't sleep and neither does destiny. Moon Temptation is a supernatural romance packed with heart-pounding tension, soul-deep connection, found family, and the dangerous beauty of fated love. In a world of werewolves, healers, and fae realms, sometimes the biggest threat... is what you carry within.

In the wild Scottish Highlands, Eryn MacLean, a tough crofter, saves Callum Reid, a mysterious man fleeing a dark cult called the Order of the Knot. Armed with a magical tome that binds him to their power, Callum’s escape pulls Eryn into a dangerous fight. With her quick-witted friend Mairi, Callum’s brave sister Isobel, and kind helpers like Rory and Hamish, they battle cult enforcers Lachlan and the ruthless leader Eadric, Callum’s uncle. As they destroy the Order’s relics across rugged hills and stormy seas, Eryn and Callum’s growing love faces tests of trust and sacrifice. Racing to expose the cult in Inverness, they uncover secrets that could save or doom them, blending heart-pounding action with a tender romance in a tale of courage and destiny.

In a dying world consumed by hell’s corruption, Zion stands as the last beacon of light—a holy fortress guarded by the Archmen, Yahweh’s wrath made flesh. Among them, Hael, the Archon Primus, is an unstoppable force of divine fury. But when a mysterious Witch unleashes a tide of demons and twisted zealots, Hael is drawn into a war beyond the sacred walls. Teaming with Mary, a rogue warrior with secrets of her own, Hael ventures into cursed lands where forests hunger and demons wear human smiles. As he uncovers the Witch’s sinister designs, he must confront a truth that could shatter Zion’s faith: even the righteous can fall—and hell’s greatest weapon is temptation. Blending gritty biblical fantasy with heart-pounding action, this tale explores faith, fury, and the cost of survival in a world where the line between savior and monster is written in blood.

Hazel is just your average guy: 20, 5”10, 153 pounds, and lives in Columbus, Ohio. Until one day, he wakes up 6,500 miles across the world with a dead body in the sand next to him. He then meets a strange girl in the middle of the desert claiming to be an assassin. As the pair join hands and his memories begin to return, will he find out who he really is? As well as who he will become?

When the fragile peace on the Korean Peninsula shatters, the United States launches a full-scale invasion of North Korea to prevent an imminent nuclear catastrophe. What begins as a precise military operation quickly spirals into a brutal and chaotic war. Caught in the crossfire are soldiers, spies, and civilians on both sides—each fighting for survival, loyalty, and the fate of a divided land. As American forces push northward and resistance stiffens, dark secrets buried under decades of totalitarian rule come to light. A young Marine captain, a disillusioned North Korean officer, and a war correspondent with her own hidden agenda become entwined in a high-stakes battle that will redefine freedom, sacrifice, and the cost of truth. Black Flame is a pulse-pounding military thriller that blends realism with heart, exploring the human cost of warfare on the world’s most dangerous border.

Prologue “I hate you, so much Alessandro, please just let me go” Bella cried while pounding his chest with her hands. Alessandro just smirked at her little attempt. He lowered himself until he could feel the fear from her breath. Rosa Mia you can hate me all you want it doesn’t affect me anyway but one thing you get straight it you can never escape me. I’m never letting you go, you belong to me.” Bella’s eyes widened, she cried struggling against his huge frame, little did she know. She was waking up his dead heart. But what would happen when she finds out she was just a substitute to his first love? And when time revealed who she really was? Would love prevail? Or will it consume them?

The world whispers with hidden horrors. Every day, bizarre cases surface that defy logic and chill the soul. ​The city's most popular bun shop?​​ Rumor has it the secret ingredient isn't pork... ​A luxurious, sought-after mansion?​​ Fresh blood inexplicably seeps from its walls. ​The beautiful campus queen who died tragically?​​ Each anniversary, another student vanishes without a trace. ​Hospital Building 7's forbidden wing?​​ Does the legend of the reanimated infant hold a kernel of terrifying truth? Meet ​Chen An, ​China's last true "Wu Zuo"​​ – a coroner whose lineage traces back ​three thousand years. Armed with ancient forensic techniques passed down through generations and an eerie, unwanted gift – ​the ability to commune with the dead​ – Chen An is thrust into the heart of these macabre mysteries. ​His mission:​​ Peel back the veil of the supernatural and expose the brutal, human truth. Where others see ghosts, Chen An sees evidence. Where fear paralyzes, he dissects the scene. ​Prepare to enter the grisly underbelly:​​ ​Unmask​ the motives of a meticulous serial killer. ​Delve​ into the twisted psyche of an addict consumed by dark desires. ​Confront​ the chilling reality behind whispers of vampirism and necrophilia. ​Decipher​ the secrets held by those with unsettling, unnatural eyes. ​Witness​ the most baffling cases from the darkest corners of the police archives. ​CORPSE WHISPERER​ is a pulse-pounding journey into forensic investigation steeped in ancient tradition and shadowed by the supernatural. Chen An walks the razor's edge between the world of the living and the echoes of the dead, proving time and again: ​There are no ghosts here... only the chilling handiwork of the living.​​ Can he silence the corpses' whispers and bring justice before the darkness consumes him?

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Every step toward the truth awakens a darker side of her—a side that knows how to kill without mercy, vanish without a trace, and manipulate the very science that erased her past. But in a game where loyalty is currency and her own mind is the battlefield, how do you trust yourself? "Dust of Her Mind" is a pulse-pounding spy thriller with a psychological edge, blending Namibian heat with cold betrayal, and one woman’s fight to piece herself back together—before the ghosts she forgot come back to finish the job.

In the glittering metropolis of Rainmere City, Jiang Yeming conceals a stunning secret beneath his unassuming role as a scorned son-in-law. Born into the wealthiest family in the world—the enigmatic Jiang dynasty, ranked number one in global influence—he lives quietly under his ambitious wife, Lan Yueran, a rising real estate star, enduring the biting scorn of her mother, Feng Xuelan. But when danger looms—a sabotaged business deal with Goldrise Holdings and a deadly attack targeting Lan—Jiang’s dormant power erupts. Trained in ancient martial arts and bound by a vow to protect Lan’s ailing father, he steps from the shadows to shield her from a treacherous plot led by his cunning cousin, Jiang Ruifeng, and ruthless gangs like the Red Fang.From electrifying battles at the Velvet Crown Lounge to masterful strategies that bolster Lan’s empire, Jiang transforms from a low-key outcast into the Dragon Sovereign, heir to an unrivaled legacy. As a forbidden romance ignites between them amid the chaos, the truth of his family’s supremacy unfolds, promising a clash for dominance that could reshape their world. Packed with pulse-pounding action, sizzling tension, and jaw-dropping twists, this tale of hidden royalty and redemption will keep you hooked chapter after chapter!

In a vast world where martial might and ancient healing arts coexist with mystic cultivation, Ethan Cross is a gifted young cultivator with a mysterious bloodline and a body forged for greatness. After surviving betrayal and discovering his hidden potential, Ethan embarks on a thrilling and emotional journey across spiritual realms, forbidden forests, and ancient tombs. Trained in swordsmanship, acupuncture, and the lost secrets of alchemy, Ethan learns to craft powerful pills and gather rare herbs to strengthen his path. Alongside Elena, a fiery and enigmatic companion with a veiled past, he battles demonic beasts, spiritual guardians, rival sects, and hired assassins. From martial families mastering real-world combat styles like boxing to powerful sects of cultivation world wielding supernatural techniques, the world is both a battleground and a crucible for destiny. With a mix of Thrilling Action, Pulse-Pounding Suspense, Tender Romance, Traditional Medicine, and Epic cultivation, Veins of Destiny is a saga of growth, legacy, and the burning path toward Immortality.

They call him the Red-Psychic. A phantom draped in myth, he doesn’t speak, doesn’t leave evidence, and never breaks his twisted schedule. On the 3rd, 7th, 12th, 16th, 21st, and 25th of every month, a girl is left bruised and broken inside one of Lahore’s sprawling universities. No CCTV. No suspects. No justice. The city whispers his name in fear, but authorities stay silent. It's been years. The reports have piled up. The girls? Forgotten. But this time, someone is watching him back. And this time, he chose the wrong university. A pulse-pounding thriller about patterns, power, and a predator hiding in plain sight—The Crimson Pattern dives into the mind of a city gripped by fear… and the one soul who dares to break the code.

--- His voice was deep. Commanding. Dangerous. My fingers trembled on the door handle. I knew I shouldn't. I knew I should walk away. But when he looked at me like that—cold eyes full of fire—I forgot how to breathe. The moment I sat, he slammed the door behind me and grabbed my chin. "You were smiling at him like your damn teeth don't touch," he growled. "You think I didn't see that?" "I wasn't—" "Don't lie to me." His fingers tangled in my hair, not rough, but firm enough to make my heart pound. "You don't smile at anyone like that but me. You hear me?" My breath caught. His face was close. Too close. "I don't like sharing what's mine," he whispered, breath hot against my cheek. "And you, kitten… you're mine." A sharp shiver ran through me as his thumb brushed my lip—and I stupidly bit it. A dangerous gleam lit his eyes. "Stop doing that," he said darkly. "Doing what?" I whispered. "That thing with your mouth that makes me want to ruin you." My heartbeat slammed in my ears. I knew I was in trouble. --- He was darkness itself — dangerous, cold, and untouchable. She was the light he never saw coming. it's started as a contract. but now the devil was obsessed with her. and he vowed neverto let her go. click the download button and read the dark romance between alora and diago

Title: The Seclusion of Pens For six long years, Pens had lived in isolation, hidden away in a secluded mountain retreat where time seemed to stretch endlessly. The walls of her small cabin were lined with books, maps, and remnants of a life she barely remembered. The only sounds were the rustling trees and the occasional howl of the wind through the narrow valley. She had once been someone—someone important, perhaps even powerful—but now, she was just a ghost, forced to pretend she was dead to the world. She had never been given the full truth, only fragments of explanations whispered to her before she was taken away. "For your safety," they had said. "For the greater good," they had insisted. But what was this greater good that required her to vanish from existence? Why did she have to live like a shadow, watching the world from the edge of oblivion? Pens had spent years trying to piece together the mystery of her exile. Was she a fugitive? A missing heiress? A pawn in some unseen war? Every possibility seemed more absurd than the last. She had trained in secret, sharpening her mind, her body, and her instincts, preparing for the day she could break free. But the world had not forgotten her entirely—there was still the promise. Every six months, a messenger arrived at dusk, cloaked in secrecy, delivering a single cryptic letter. Sometimes, it contained nothing more than a warning. Other times, it offered hints of the life she had left behind. But always, without fail, it ended with the same words: "You may go out once. Just once." It was a cruel allowance—one fleeting night of freedom before returning to her prison. Each time, she ventured beyond the mountains, blending into crowds, searching for answers. Each time, she returned with more questions than before. As the sun set on another six-month mark, Pens stood at the threshold of her hidden world, gripping the newest letter in her hands. This time, it was different. The words on the page were urgent, almost desperate: "You must leave. Do not return. The promise is broken." Her heart pounded. For the first time in six years, she wasn’t just being given a night of freedom. She was being told to run.

The clock ticked ominously in the dimly lit apartment, shadows stretching across the walls like dark tendrils. Jane's hands shook as she picked up her phone, her heart pounding in her chest. She glanced at the mirror, catching a glimpse of her reflection-eyes wild, lips trembling. With a deep breath, she dialed 911. "Police emergency," a calm voice answered. "Come to 123 Maple Street," Jane's voice was urgent, laced with desperation. "Unless it's going to be a vulture's desire..." "Ma'am, can you explain what's happening?" The dispatcher's tone shifted from routine to concerned. "No time!" Jane interrupted, panic rising within her. "Just come!... As she hung up, the silence felt suffocating. Memories flooded her mind-her ex-boyfriend's betrayal with her former best friend, the gut-wrenching pain of being replaced. She could almost hear their laughter echoing in her ears, mocking her. With tears streaming down her face, Jane sank to the floor, clutching the phone tightly. A dark resolve settled within her...