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When Yu Weiwei opened his eyes again, he returned to the day his life began to fall apart. In his previous life, he was the Empire's most hated person. Blinded by love, he became trapped in misunderstandings, carried countless accusations, and died with a ruined reputation. After receiving a second chance, Yu Weiwei decides to completely abandon his past. No more chasing people who do not love him. No more caring about those who misunderstand him. This time, he only wants to find a peaceful planet, grow his own food, and bring back the ancient culture that disappeared from the interstellar era. Lost recipes, forgotten traditions, and the flavors of ancient times... Yu Weiwei will restore them all. However, he never expected that his quiet retirement life would attract the attention of countless people. The Empire's citizens who once despised him begin to regret their actions. The ancient culture he revived becomes a sensation throughout the stars. And the person who appears in his life is even more troublesome than he imagined. Yu Weiwei: "I only wanted to cook quietly." Someone: "Then cook for me." Yu Weiwei: "..." Why does his peaceful life seem to be getting further and further away?

“I want to do it. “   “What!? “I reply in panic as I begin to struggle against his hold, but he tightens his grip around me. I’m afraid of getting caught, but why is a part of me suddenly excited by this? By the way he’s holding…pulling me close… not letting go. Why do I like it even though I know getting caught could be disastrous? “H… hey, please. Not here… I… I … “I begin, but he cuts me off as he moves a leg between mine and begins to press against my bulge. “Your body tells another story… “He says as he runs his tongue over the marks he created on my neck last night and I shiver in his arms. I feel him smirk against my neck, and I curse myself for how easy it is for him to get a reaction out of me. “But… This is a public space… “I struggle to complete my sentence as he begins to massage my bulge with his thigh. “You’re all I care about right now. “He replies as he reaches for and starts undoing my belt, and I reach down to hold onto it in fear. “What are you saying? Your reputation… “I begin, and he finally pulls away from me. “It would be just fine. “He cuts me off, and I gulp. “Are you ashamed of me? “He suddenly questions, and my eyes widen. “Of course not! It’s just… “I begin, but he doesn’t let me finish. “You’re the one who wanted my attention. “ “Not like this! “   “This is how I want to give it. “He replies, and I stare at him with wide eyes. This is bad. If we're caught fucking here, it'll be chaos. and he doesn't seem to mind that. These brothers are insane!! ***** Five Alphas. One innocent Omega. And a heat no one’s ready for. ******* Known as a misfit with a weird feature(Red eyes), his whole life, everything hit rock bottom when his parents disowned and kicked him out of his home for being attracted to men. One accident later, he wakes up in another world, groggy, naked… and on display at a beastmen auction. They called him rare. Valuable. Breedable. Twenty thousand golden bars later, he’s sold... to not one, but five Alpha brothers. All beastmen. All dangerously possessive. Each one hotter...and crazier...than the last. They’re fighting over who gets to breed him first. And Elián? He’s never even kissed anyone before. Alpha Koda, the calmest of the five brothers, promises Elián will be safe. But nothing about this new world feels safe to Elián. Not the way the Alphas look at him. Not the way his body responds to them. And definitely not that word they keep calling him. Omega. Elián is a man. Men aren’t supposed to have babies. But somehow… every Alpha wants to breed him. Because Elián might just be the key to a generation of powerful beastmen. Now, five ruthless brothers are ready to give Elián everything he could ever want... Including unending love... If he’ll let one of them put a baby in him. How will he react to all this? Especially when he has no idea what it feels like to be loved. Thai Translation: http://wbnv.in/a/cejkVQx Indonesian Translation: http://wbnv.in/a/f3jkVRk French Translation: http://wbnv.in/a/5ejkVRw German Translation: http://wbnv.in/a/67jkVSJ

Neon is a broke high school student whose only escape is reading Omegaverse novels. He’s a loyal reader—he devours every single Omegaverse story he can get his hands on. His favorite right now? Angel in Hell, a bestselling novel he loves with all his heart. Neon adores everything about it… except one thing: Zyren Kael. A D-class Alpha. The villain. The nightmare of the whole book. Villains are meant to be hated, but Zyren is on another level—cruel, stupid, obsessive, and always ruining the precious omega Angel’s life. Neon curses him every time he appears on the page. But the night he finishes the novel, Neon dies in an accident. And when he opens his eyes again… he’s not in his tiny cheap apartment. He’s lying in a luxurious bedroom inside an expensive mansion— reborn as Zyren Kael, the villain he hates the most. Neon swears he will NOT follow the villain’s tragic path. He refuses to be cruel. He refuses to follow the book’s script. He plans to live quietly, avoid trouble, marry a side-character beta, and spend his days peacefully. But the novel itself refuses to follow its own plot. So why— Why are all the male leads obsessed with him? Why is the main character suddenly in love with him? Why is everyone chasing after him? Why does the world treat him like he’s the true protagonist? He was supposed to be the villain. So why does he feel like the main character instead? What on earth is happening to this story…?

The ice is a cold surface, but for them, it was the only place where they remembered being happy. After being wounded by the people they trusted most, fate hands them a second chance in the form of a childhood love. A bond that resurfaces with a single glance, yet comes with a question burned into their minds: "Don’t you remember me?" ​Their love story has only just begun, but the shadows of the past are not willing to let them go. With vengeance looming over their private lives and sabotage threatening their skating careers, danger is everywhere. Will their light withstand the chill of betrayal, or will they ultimately shatter under the pressure?

Draven Kaste is a powerful dual-class adventurer, a shield knight, wielding both a greatshield and a mace, and a frost mage, wielding deadly and rare ice magic. As the tank and party leader, it is his responsibility to search for a new healer to join the party after their last healer had just retired. Whoever the new healer might be, they would need to be qualified and talented enough to keep up with a dual-class tank, an awoken crystal mage, and a poison brewing assassin. After searching through the adventurer guild’s new applicants, the party discovers someone who might be perfect as their new healer. Tia Iris, who is also a dual-class adventurer. A holy priest, and a prodigy of ancient druidic magic. He sounded more than powerful enough, but there was one problem, he was a brand-new adventurer. Draven decides to meet with Tia to see if he’s the right healer for the party, and he is nothing like what he expects. Tia is a femboy! And he is incredibly cute. Draven must have him in his party. Tia would need training, but his abilities as a dual-class healer would be unmatched. Of course, being pretty helps too. The bond between a tank and a healer is important; they rely on each other with their lives. Just how close can their relationship as party members get before it turns into something more? ----------------- R18 Yaoi novel! This is my first novel so please add to library and comment if you enjoy. I will try to upload new chapters as quickly as possible.

Blue, a nine-hundred-year-old vampire, has spent centuries searching for something he was told could never exist for his kind—a mate. While vampires are believed to be incapable of forming true fated bonds, Blue refuses to let go of the possibility, especially after witnessing his werewolf family find theirs. The absence of such a connection leaves a quiet but persistent emptiness in him, one that drives his relentless search across the centuries. Everything changes when Blue senses the unmistakable pull of a bond in a small town high school. There, he finds Mason Carter—his mate. However, the discovery comes with an immediate and troubling complication: Mason is only thirteen years old. Unwilling to interfere in Mason’s life too soon, Blue chooses to remain in the shadows. For years, he watches over him from a distance, ensuring his safety while suppressing his own desire to step in. As time passes, Blue becomes intimately aware of Mason’s life—his quiet nature, his insecurities, and the emotional damage inflicted by those around him. Mason grows up in an environment devoid of support. At school, his best friend Caleb slowly destroys his confidence, reinforcing feelings of worthlessness and shame, particularly surrounding his sexuality. At home, Mason faces emotional neglect and a lack of acceptance, leaving him isolated and vulnerable. Over time, the weight of these experiences erodes his self-worth. By the time Mason turns eighteen, Blue is still holding himself back, determined to respect the boundaries he set. However, Mason’s situation worsens. His internal struggles deepen, and his belief that he is unlovable becomes firmly rooted. The turning point comes when Mason gathers the courage to confess his feelings to Caleb, only to be cruelly rejected and humiliated. Witnessing this breaks the last of Blue’s restraint. The years of watching, waiting, and enduring Mason’s suffering become unbearable. Driven by both love and long-suppressed possessiveness, Blue finally steps out of the shadows. He inserts himself into Mason’s life, determined to protect him, support him, and undo the damage that has been done. As Blue claims his place beside his mate, he also sets his sights on those who hurt him. What begins as protection quickly blurs into something darker, as Blue’s centuries of patience give way to a more ruthless side. Those who contributed to Mason’s pain must now face the consequences.

Xu Jin, a reckless second-generation young master, runs away from his wealthy family in a burst of stubborn rebellion. Determined to prove he can live independently, Liang Chen, a gentle literature professor, lives quietly next door with his lively grandmother. Their home is calm, tidy, filled with tea fragrance and old books — the opposite of Xu Jin’s chaotic new life. Their paths collide in a pet shop when both try to buy the same white kitten. A ridiculous bidding war ends with Xu Jin winning the cat, much to Liang Chen’s frustration. Neither realizes they will soon be neighbors — until moving day brings the shocking discovery that they live separated by only one wall.

The Dragonov Crime Family and the Agbaji Clan have been at each other’s throats for years, each fighting for dominance, control, and the upper hand. The first son of the Dragonov family has a secret he keeps locked away one that would get him killed if anyone ever found out. He’s gay, and his mind refuses to let go of two very impossible men. One is the first son of the Agbaji Clan, dangerously handsome and untouchable. The other is Lucien Marchette, a professional ballet dancer whose every move seems designed to drive him wild. His craving for both is messy, possessive, and undeniably intense. Just the thought of them, the way they move, speak, even breathe, sends heat crawling through him. If anyone were to discover this, it wouldn’t just be awkward it’d be deadly. In the Mafia, secrets like his aren’t forgiven, and for a Dragonov to lust after the heir of the Agbaji Clan? Let’s just say that’s one fire he better never let anyone see.

In the novel, there are always characters who are strong, powerful, and on top of that have stunning appearances, but because of the plot arrangement and influence of the protagonist's halo, their endings are embarrassing and miserable. Jiang Jiamian’s mission is to save them. Jiang Jiamian: “It's actually very simple, just seduce and hook them up so that they no longer have time to follow the plot.” If the mission targets don't follow the plot, they can break free from the storyline and even avoid contact with the protagonist. But why do all those miserable bigshots seem to have gone crazy and turned dark all of a sudden?

Niran Sukrit starts his new job at Love Food, but on his very first day, he falls for his boss, Chak Phanprasit. Chak is a cold, arrogant CEO who demands absolute control over everything. However, as Niran begins living with him, Chak’s icy mask slowly starts to melt. He becomes increasingly protective whenever Niran is in danger, yet both struggle to hide their true emotions. They eventually confess their feelings, but Chak is guarding secrets. Can Niran uncover the truths before it’s too late? And what mysterious bond is Chak's dad hiding? VOLUME2: chapter 107 Chak’s mother has arranged a marriage with a mysterious woman, unaware of the forbidden love her son truly holds. As a new romance begins to unfold, Chak is forced to face a heartbreaking choice: duty or desire? ​But secrets still linger in the shadows—secrets Chak has kept hidden even from Niran. A trip to Koh Samui changes everything, and as the tension in Thailand catches fire, they seek a way out. Can their love withstand the trials ahead? Together, they escape to a country with love in its name—the only place where they can finally be themselves. Can love truly win? VOL2 PART 2: The trip to Slovenia begins. Anamarija can't wait to show them everything. N&C finally find peace after all the chaos. But peace doesn't last long...

"I stayed..and left to save you. Because I was afraid."— My zhù fù. --- Since the day Lìngxiāo was born, he has carried a strange condition that never lets him show pain or anger. As an independent exorcist with no controlling clan above him, he roams the land with two burning aims: to save the common people from darkness, and to clear his own name—from his own father's murder. But was he even killed? Or was it just another betrayal of the eyes? One day, his hometown Yún Xi calls him back. A town haunted by a Red Robe Ghost—where no exorcist has survived. Or were they simply removed? Carefully. Silently. Without a trace. When Lìngxiāo arrives, a silent surprise awaits him. The veil was one, but the souls were nineteen. The history held the deaths of twenty legendary family members. But wasn't it supposed to be only one ghost—the one hunting the very heir of the clan in nightmares? Chóng Fēi. Within his discovery, he realizes: the ghosts weren't just villains. They were victims of another villain too. Now, roaming with no tongues to speak, they use every way they can to communicate with him. During his investigation—through a ballad of needles and fear, all for the sake of keeping the heir alive—the one-sided puppy love of Chóng Fēi grows into deep longing and love. It becomes his reason to walk slower. To share belongings. To share feelings. A mystery not older than the town itself. Yet no one knows it—except the ones who plotted it, sitting among them all along. There was more than one mastermind. The unknown one seems above the main other too. Can someone who roots for power and legacy move for the song bird whose nature is flying around, singing quietly from a corner of a tree, searching for his origin? --- Fall Of The Royal Blue: [BONE SIDE NOVEL: Coming after the whole series of Shades Of The Exorcist's Smile] Trying to make someone permanent against the rules was always one of the biggest mistakes anyone could ever make. At the time of 5AD, there were five gods who ruled the universe: Earth, Emotion, Death, Life, and Fate. The Lord of Earth was the highest of them all. Fate was the fifth-ranked god—known as Xiǎo Jiǎng. At his peak, his followers outnumbered the other three classes combined. His kindness was so overflowing that the afterlife became unbalanced: Heaven was full, and Hell was nearly empty. But during his era of greatest glory, while visiting a distant land in disguise, he met a young boy named Kagetsu—a boy who did not belong to that world. As time passed, Xiǎo Jiǎng fell for him. The boy melted his icy yet gentle heart. The Lord of Earth saw everything. Knew everything. But nothing showed in his gaze more than the vibrant leaf-green dimmed with something heavier. Until— Xiǎo Jiǎng broke the ultimate rule: he made a human immortal so they could stay together forever. And that was when he fell. The Lord of Earth ensured they would stay together and die together—until Xiǎo Jiǎng himself let go. And this life was the sum of all of it. A curse followed him into every timeline. Even this 33rd one, preparing for the right time to break all of them. This is the tale of a man's longest 33rd life. A man who kept falling, kept running—until it ends, or begins, into someone else's epic— Black Peacock's Tearstone Cultivation. --- Welcome to the most polished and complete world of System Tearstone! This is the second half of the Bone Side Novel series—a slow burn centered around Lìngxiāo's journey. And if you ever wish to read what was before today's polished jade—the original System Tearstone is open always, which requires nothing but your extra care. [Chapters in 15 hours] Our cutie package: ◆ 1 Universe, 3 Stories — All connected (BPTC) Notice for Artists: I don't have the means to pay upfront. But I have a world, a story, and readers who care. If you believe in this work, I'm offering a true partnership—50% of any profits, full credit, and the chance to bring something alive.

THIS IS FANFICTION! FANFIC! FANFIC! Huang Xing x Qiu Dingjie [XingQiu] This is BL but also somewhat of a Bromance. If you mind then don't read. ....... Everyone in Divine Realm know that two of the most powerful Immortal Lord, Celestial Sovereign Huang Xing and Nature Sovereign Qiu Dingjie was a childhood friend. The two of them was inseparable from each other. During the war of the of the Six Realms, the two of them was dispatched by the Divine Emperor to guard different frontier. Using this opportunity, the enemies use dirty means to trap Qiu Dingjie in dangerous formation in order to lure Huang Xing. Hearing the news of his dearest friend predicament, Huang Xing qiuckly came to the rescue. But after he arrived at the scene, no enemies was seen, the surrounding land was reduced to ruins and his friend was left unconscious, heavily injured in the midst of it. Because the injury sustained was at the Divine Soul Origin, Qiu Dingjie was in a state of dormancy and cannot wake up. Huang Xing, by the suggestion of other Immortal Lord take Qiu Dingjie to traverses other world to get the energy needed for his friend recovery. (Note: The energy here refer to the 1. soul power receive after fulfilling the wish of someone 2. world power receive from helping the world consciousness 3. doing merit 4. a power cultivate during their lifetime if the world has fantasy or cultivation setting 5. etc... The point is different world has different goal depending on the author mood.) ....... World 1: Lord World Qiu Dingjie was born in a parallel world, Blue Star. Thousand of years ago, there is mysterious voice who called itself Heavenly Dao invading the Blue Star. From then on, all people age 18 was required to enter lord world to compete with thousand of races for supreme power.

***WARNING!!!! 21+ AREA! BE WISE TO CHOOSE WHAT YOU READ!*** Title: I Was Sent To Another World As A Villain. Category: BL (Boy's Love) Genre: Fantasy Rating: Mature (21+) Tags: •Another World• , •Adventure• , •Harem• , •Super Powers• , •Sword and Magic• , •Romance• , •Overpowered• A man realized that he had found himself in the world of a game he had once played. In this world, contract symbols appear in various colors, signifying different states: •Black Symbol: Engraved when a couple has sexual relations outside of marriage. •Yellow Symbol: Engraved when a couple has sexual relations while engaged. •White Symbol: Engraved when a couple has sexual relations after marriage. •Red Symbol: Engraved on a person who kills their own partner. •Blue Symbol: Engraved on a person whose partner has passed away. •Broken Black Symbol: Engraved on a rapist. Consequently, the perpetrator must be setenced to death. The symbol is permanent and cannot be hidden. Even if someone recklessly cuts off their hand to get rid of the symbol, the mark will reappear on the perpetrator's forehead as a warning to everyone. Therefore, no one dares to commit sexual crimes or kill their own life partner. And the most absolute law of nature: Anyone who violates the Life-and-Death contract, such as divorcing a loyal partner without a justified reason, lies, or because of an affair, then that person will die instantly on the spot. However, Besides Allen (The Hero), there are many other characters who are the romance targets. They're all so cute! But in this world, I became a villain who will destroy the world. And I was asked to change my bleak future. I am determined! No matter what happens in the future, my goal is to protect my family! A new life as Arvin Vedegra began. And then... Please read it by yourself... v^.^v

WARNING: 18+ Smut, morally grey characters and mental health themes. Benji Forster was just a gay man in Chicago nursing heartbreak from his cheating ex and binge-reading BL to cope—including one Guideverse manhwa he absolutely hated. Then he died after a heated robbery. Instead of heaven, hell, or peaceful nonexistence, Benji wakes up in a different universe—inside the body of Ambrose Hale, the very Guideverse protagonist he couldn’t stand. As if that isn’t bad enough, he’s saddled with a sharp-tongued system called Aura, whose idea of “help” involves dragging him every chance it gets. Benji thinks he can survive transmigration. Until a young boy appears at his door. Claiming to be his son from an alternate timeline. Now reborn as Ambrose, Benji must juggle raising a child he never planned for, hiding world-breaking secrets, and completing his system’s ultimate mission: Seduce the Guideverse! One dangerously hot Esper at a time. And failure? Yeah, that's a no no.

“You incompetent god! I should’ve been the Alpha with big di*k, not some pitiful Omega!” — Cherion’s death was… not heroic. Winning the lottery only to die of a heart attack five minutes later was the definition of cosmic irony. But fate wasn’t done laughing at him yet. He woke up inside a tragic omegaverse novel he once read, right in the body of the pitiful omega doomed to be rejected, humiliated, and die alone. Still, he thought, “Fine. I’ll just avoid the main plot.” Except the main plot avoided him. But the script suddenly changed! Instead of being cast aside, Cherion was married off to Zarius, the empire’s greatest war hero… and the man destined to become the villain everyone feared. A cursed Alpha, praised as a savior but fated to die by the Crown Prince’s hand. Married to the future villain? Doomed. Married to a cursed Alpha? Double doomed. No, no doomed at all! He had a plan. A brilliant, flawless, absolutely desperate plan… but still a plan! “I said I’ll help you break your curse. In exchange, you let me go. Do we have a deal or not? Or are you too insecure to trust an Omega?” “Careful, little Omega. That sharp tongue of yours is daring me to test how it tastes.”

I woke up as an extra in a famous novel. Before I could even panic, a system window appeared. [Mission: Confess to Myles Cortez.] [Favorability: -10] [Time Remaining: 30 minutes] [Penalty: Death] Myles Cortez, the final villain of the story. Apparently, if I want to live, I have to seduce him. Easy, right? ... Wrong. "You think you can back out now?" His fingers tightened behind my head, eyes dark. "Blake, you confessed to me every day with that smile." ...I may have seduced him a little too well.

Xiao Shou transmigrates into a cultivation world and discovers he is only a minor supporting character destined to be used and discarded in the main plot. To survive, he awakens a special ability called Absolute Fusion, which lets him combine items to upgrade them into higher-level treasures. Avoiding the dangerous main storyline involving the heroine and a transmigrator, he quietly cultivates in a hidden location. By fusing spirit stones, pills, techniques, and rare treasures, he grows stronger at an incredible speed. As powerful cultivators and fate itself begin to close in, Xiao Shou refuses to become cannon fodder. He will use his fusion ability to rise step by step and change his destined ending, becoming strong enough to control his own fate.

Ren has spent his entire life hiding the one thing that could destroy his dream. In a world where Alphas dominate the entertainment industry and Omegas are expected to become nothing more than obedient partners and childbearers, Ren refuses to accept his fate. So he does the impossible. He suppresses his pheromones, disguises himself as a Beta, and enters the country's most brutal idol survival show. Among more than a hundred contestants, Ren must prove that talent—not secondary gender—determines who deserves the spotlight. Then there's Kai... The talented Alpha who becomes his roommate. The man who is impossible to ignore. And eventually, the first person to discover Ren's secret. But Kai doesn't expose him. He protects him. As friendships become rivalries, contestants become stars, and the world begins watching their every move, Ren's carefully constructed identity starts to crack. Because surviving the competition might be easier than surviving the truth.

[FL/ML + BL] Everyone who knows of her nature, is hooked on lady Danbury as she spins her masterful web of clever yet mostly well meant manipulation, making matches and changes here and there directly and indirectly and shaping society of London at her will. Although, her strong persona doesn't stop her from being a good friend as She is the loyal best friend of Violet Bridgerton, but Lady Danbury is also a friend of none other than her Majesty's Queen Charlotte. Which is why perhaps Lady Danbury is in shock as she finds out the queen has made a new secret friend whom she has been meeting with regularly, A new hidden persona that seems to interest Charlotte the most as of recent. After defying the request made by the queen in a letter she sent to Danbury, Agatha finally discovered the identity of the secret friend that turns out to be A spinster Lady in hiding from society. And although her fortune is outstanding, this lady's name is unknown despite that it has been years since she moved and settled in England. Apparently she hasn't attended any social event not even a ball, never married, and is the only surviving member of her family, She isn't a famous figure in the Tons as she came all the way from a different country and remained hidden, perhaps that's why Her name is unfamiliar to Agatha who knows almost every lord and lady there is to know. This Young Lady has been regularly visiting the queen when Lady Danbury is away busy working, but for reasons that only The new Lady and the queen might understand, Queen Charlotte started to favor the time she spends with this Mystical Lady rather than Lady Danbury herself. All of this intrigued Lady Danbury but perhaps the most striking fact about this secret friend is that other than her interest in being of assistance to the queen, she indulges in an unusual yet platonic relationship with her own manservant and Another mystery Lord, which is uncommon for a 30 years old spinster, especially one living willingly in seclusion from the rest of society. But the surprise doesn't end there as once her new friend is on her way back home, Queen Charlotte secretly Asks Lady Danbury to help her with a favor. She wishes for her young lady friend to find love, and she believes Lady Danbury can grant her that wish. So accepting the request, Agatha sets on a mission to bring romance to the life of the queen's new favorite spinster. But Lady Danbury has no idea yet who she is truly against, As this new woman with the help of her two gentlemen friends, is not an easy target to take down. Will Lady Agatha Danbury be able to complete her mission? And what's the story of the two gentlemen friends of the mystery woman she's meant to help her find love? [Fair Warning: Strong language, sexual themes, Traumatic experiences, offensive jokes and This is an LGBT inclusive story, so Happy pride month!] Note: While this is a Bridgerton fanfiction, It will mostly focus on original characters storyline, Actual Bridergton character will be used, but The main focus is not necessarily on them.] Btw, this is my first time writing a fanfiction, wish me luck dear readers!

Shoved into the backseat of his father's car right after graduation, Riley Hale ended up marching toward a company building with a bagged lunch and a pen. Still in his toga, the fresh graduate never thought he’d land in the office of the continent’s top lizard, err, dragon, as his aide. And that would’ve driven any person wishing for a corporate career to tears. After all, who wouldn’t want to serve the fastest ticket up the corporate ladder: Kael Dravaryn, the infamously elegant, unhinged, and extremely overpowered Dragon Lord of the continent? Well, that would be Riley. The same Riley who didn’t expect to spend his days dodging fireballs, dressing his boss in robes more complicated than dark magic, and serving as a literal target during morning sparring. Now trapped in a job he never truly agreed to, the hardworking aide decided to hold out until it was time for his glorious resignation. But leaving a dragon’s clutches could never be easy, especially one with elemental mastery and a finger worth a private army. Yet, as Riley, who longs to quit, attempts to navigate ancient politics, wyvern threats, and other accidents (many of which are definitely not his fault), he might just hallucinate himself into seeing something beneath his boss’s arrogance and molten glares. Maybe he’d actually care if Riley got turned to ash.