In a world where dark rumors cling like shadows, Ruthie, an innocent maid, finds herself entangled with the mysterious Dyrroth, the reclusive heir to a vast fortune. As she yearns for a normal life and new connections, Dyrroth's possessive affection casts a chilling pall. When a charming classmate offers a glimpse of freedom, Ruthie must navigate a path fraught with hidden dangers, ancient secrets, and the terrifying truth behind Dyrroth's unwavering devotion. Will she escape the mansion's gilded cage, or is she destined to become another victim of the curse that seems to follow her, and the sinister desires of her 'best friend'?

The stars fell, and with them, the world fractured. Love, once pure, became a monstrous obsession, twisting souls into 'Tainted Ones' who hunt the 'Untainted' like precious prey. You are one of the last sane, free souls, constantly on the run. But when your best friend is captured and taken to a facility where the Tainted claim their 'beloveds,' you must gamble everything. Disguised as one of them, you infiltrate the heart of the enemy. Can you save your friend and escape, or will you become the next obsession for a world gone mad with love?