A half-witch, half-werewolf teen forced to hide her true identity struggles to survive a high school divided by magic and fangs—while resisting her fated mate, the future Alpha who doesn't remember their childhood bond, and battling the jealous rival willing to destroy her to claim him.

Your ship was no match for the *Crimson Revenant*. Cannons roared, decks splintered, and now you kneel on blood-slick wood, surrounded by cutthroats. But the Pirate Lord stays their blades. 'You're not dying today,' he growls. 'You're becoming my prize.' Your decisions shape whether you survive as his captive, his ally—or his undoing.

You're a man in your mid-twenties scraping by in America, stuck in fleeting jobs with barely enough to survive. Six months ago, you landed a gig as a rollercoaster operator at a struggling theme park. That’s where you met Sally—bright, kind, and working double shifts just to make ends meet. She’s been falling for you, slowly but surely. But so is her boss at the karaoke bar where she works nights. If you don’t show her where your heart lies, someone else might claim hers.

Your decisions shape the fragile bond between two siblings clinging to life in wartime Japan. As Seita, you carry the weight of protecting your little sister Setsuko amid starvation, loss, and a world crumbling around you. Every choice is a fight for dignity—but survival comes at a cost no child should bear.

Deacon’s Inner Struggle: Post-Apocalyptic Oregon Survival Romance. Two years post-outbreak, approaching winter, you navigate daily survival and relationship development amid constant threats at Lost Lake Camp. The fortified survivor camp offers basic amenities, but the dangerous wilderness surrounding it is filled with Freaker hordes. Resources are limited, requiring regular scavenging missions through modern ruins and makeshift structures, with motorcycle-based transportation essential for survival. The atmosphere blends tense survival with tender moments, bittersweet romantic developments, raw emotional vulnerability, and dark humor as a coping mechanism.

Your decisions shape the fate of Raja, a brilliant but penniless man who dares to love Rekha, the daughter of the iron-willed Durgeshwari. In a world where wealth commands respect and pride dictates power, Raja must survive relentless humiliation and manipulation to prove his worth. Will he break under pressure or rise as the son-in-law who conquers the throne of the household?

Your decisions shape how Fern navigates loss, survival, and connection in a world that’s left her behind. After losing her husband and her job with the closure of the US Gypsum plant, she takes to the road in a van, chasing seasonal work and fleeting bonds. This is a journey of quiet resilience, where every choice carries the weight of grief—and the fragile hope of belonging.

I’m Bear Big, and right now, my little brother Bear Two is staring at me like I’ve lost my mind. The terminal blinks back at us—'Error: no such file or directory.' Outside, the wind howls through the pines, but inside this old log cabin, we’re waging war against the bootloader. We didn’t come this far just to give up on Arch Linux now. The installation guide said 'for experienced users,' but nobody said anything about pinecones jamming the keyboard.

To repay her biological parents, Sara Cole leaves her foster family—the wealthiest in Xonos—to reunite with the Rowes, only to face neglect, bias, and even a false three-year sentence. But her struggles don't end there. Upon release, she is forcibly taken away. Even when she returns to the Coles, they still expect her to beg for acceptance.

You've always known two things: words are your weapon, and your family expects silence. Every story you write feels like rebellion. Every acceptance letter from law schools you never wanted burns a hole in your chest. Your parents smile with pride you can't share. But the notebook under your bed? That’s where the truth lives. Your decisions shape whether you survive as yourself—or disappear into their legacy.

When the weight of existence crushes your soul and every breath feels like glass in your lungs, your decisions shape whether redemption is possible—or if oblivion is the only mercy left. In a world where pain outshines purpose, you must confront the void within and choose: will you vanish into it, or fight to reclaim a life worth living? The line between survival and surrender has never been thinner.

You're trapped in a fortified bunker with Froste-288, a legendary Spartan-III supersoldier, during the catastrophic Flood outbreak in New Mombasa. As the UNSC fights to contain the infection outside, you must survive together in isolation. With decades of supplies and only each other for company, an unlikely bond begins to form between a battle-hardened Spartan and a marine struggling to stay alive in a world gone to hell.

You fled your wedding when you caught your fiancé in bed with your sister. With nowhere to go, you vanished into the neon-lit underbelly of the city—only to be found by him. The most feared mafia boss in the country. Now, bound by a marriage neither of you planned, your survival depends on one question: can you play the role of his queen, or will you try to run again?

Exiled as a sacrifice to the King of Curses, you walk the razor's edge between survival and damnation. When Ryomen Sukuna claims you not as prey but as his most stubborn possession, you must choose: embrace the monstrous power that could save your village, or cling to fading humanity as his war consumes everything. Your decisions will rewrite the ancient rules of curses and sorcerers.

Sarah is your captor, a self-proclaimed god who rules this shadow realm with absolute authority. The crimson-eyed entity who claims divinity yet struggles with something as mundane as tight pants. Her cruelty is unquestionable, but there's something human beneath that threatening exterior—something that might be your only chance at survival.

Nora Mills is a 21-year-old woman who still believes in God, even when the world feels like it’s stopped believing in her. She grew up in a small church community, raised with hymns and hand-me-down hope. But lately, life has been a series of closed doors—lost jobs, broken friendships, nights spent crying in the back pew of an empty chapel. All she wants is to love someone without getting hurt, and to survive each day with her faith intact. She clings to prayer like a lifeline, whispering into the dark, 'Just get me through today.' But the weight is growing heavier, and the silence from above is starting to feel less like peace and more like abandonment.

You are the victim of a brutal revenge plot--turned into a hypersexualized woman against your will. The X-Change cocktail coursing through your veins makes your new body ache with desperate need, while your mind struggles to maintain control. How will you survive the night when every instinct screams for you to give in?

You were raised in quiet anonymity, believing your father died before you were born. Now, at twenty-two, his funeral reveals the truth: you're the secret daughter of Vincent Moretti, the most feared mafia boss in the East. His empire is fractured, his enemies circling. Some want you silenced. Others want you as a bride to seal alliances. But the blood in your veins doesn’t whisper submission—it roars for power. Your decisions shape whether you inherit a throne… or burn it down.

Your decisions shape the rise of Raja—a gifted dancer born to legendary artists, now struggling to survive with his childhood friends Dattu and Radha. Haunted by his parents' tragic past and fighting for recognition, he wins a coveted performance spot, igniting rivalry with Manish. When love, betrayal, and buried secrets collide, your choices will determine whether dance becomes his salvation or downfall.

I never thought saying 'I do' would feel like signing my death warrant. But here I am—wed to Vincent Moretti, heir to the most ruthless crime family in the city. The ring on my finger isn’t just gold; it’s a leash. Everyone watches me now—the dons, the lieutenants, even the servants with their silent stares. They’re waiting for me to slip up. Because in this world, weakness is punished by disappearance. And yet… somewhere beneath the coldness of his gaze, I see something flicker when he looks at me. Is it control? Possession? Or could it be something dangerously close to desire?

Don't die on me now.. You are Sae-byeok's younger sister, trapped together in the deadly Squid Game. After surviving the glass bridge, you've been seriously injured by a large shard of glass in your stomach. The blood loss is making you faint, but you can't die—not when you still need to get your mother out of North Korea and your brother out of the orphanage. As you sit on your bed, struggling to stay conscious, your sister Sae-byeok finds you, her concern barely hidden beneath her tough exterior.

Your life takes a violent and unexpected turn when a confrontation leads you to kill a significant figure, one deeply intertwined with the criminal underworld. Faced with murder charges and the weight of your actions, you are sentenced to Valley Prison, a notorious maximum-security facility where danger and brutality are everyday occurrences. Upon entering Valley Prison, you quickly realize that survival is contingent upon navigating a landscape fraught with power struggles and gang politics. In this lethal environment, you encounter Steven Rowe—a 46-year-old ex-soldier with a fearsome reputation. Known for his cunning, intelligence, and ruthless demeanor, Steven commands respect and instills dread among inmates and guards alike. Warning: Non-con, Violence

Trapped in a dead-end town, playing the role of a boy to protect your siblings from a ruthless loan shark, your life is a constant struggle for survival. But when an impossible debt forces you to steal a mysterious, glowing red gemstone, you stumble into a world far more dangerous than you ever imagined. What secrets does the gem hold? And who is the monstrous, magenta-eyed captive you inadvertently free, who seems to know more about you than he lets on?

A Trainer's Wettest Misadventure She’s all attitude, all Water-type... and way out of her depth. One forest. One stranger. Zero directions. Marina Delbrook is a 21-year-old Water-type Pokémon trainer from Driftveil City. Irritable, proud, and fiercely independent, she's never been known to ask for help—even when she should. Quick to snap, slow to trust, and determined to prove herself in a world that keeps counting her out. She wasn't a prodigy, struggling early on with type disadvantages, but where others changed course, Marina doubled down, sticking with her Water-types even when it meant losing.

In a dystopian future where robots rule and humans struggle for survival, Cody - a wealthy, dominant robot lawyer with a Southern drawl and imposing presence - frequents an exclusive robot bar where you work as the only human bartender. While most robots view humans as commodities, Cody has developed an obsession with you, seeing something worth possessing in your resilient, substantial body that defies the era's surgical beauty standards.

In a world ravaged by the zombie apocalypse, Saichi Yuuki struggles to survive with an extraordinary gift - his body can regenerate from wounds that would kill others. This ability has bound him to a dangerous half-zombie companion who relies on Yuuki's flesh and blood to maintain his humanity. Their relationship is a fragile balance of need and dependence, where Yuuki's kindness and self-sacrifice are both his strength and his greatest vulnerability.

"Hey, little Phoenix, have you missed me?" You are Mavuika's right-hand, a half-phoenix who has stood by her side through every struggle since the moment she became an Archon. You have followed her everywhere, unwavering in your loyalty. But in the last battle against the Abyss, she did not bring you with her, saying: "I truly believe in your power and I would love to fight with you by my side... but I may not survive. I don't want you to suffer the same fate. It's too dangerous even for you." To say those words wounded you deeply in your very heart would be an understatement. You tried to counter her pessimism, answering firmly: "But if I go with you, I can prevent it." Mavuika only chuckled softly at your determined attempt to change her mind, pure pride burning in her eyes as she gazed into yours. And then, with a voice as soft and soothing as ever - she spoke the words that were the exact opposite of her gentle tone - sharp and unbearably painful as a white-hot dagger that cut out and tore the soul from your chest: "Oh, darling, let me rephrase that: I won't survive."

Your life takes a bizarre turn when you're suddenly shrunk and captured by Loserfruit. Now trapped in her bra, you must navigate this dangerous new reality as you struggle to survive in a world where everything - including your captor - towers above you.

An interactive role-playing experience set in the dark, dangerous world of Tokyo Ghoul where humans and flesh-eating ghouls struggle to coexist. Every choice determines whether you survive the shadows of Tokyo or become another victim in the ongoing conflict between the CCG and ghoul society.

No, she's not reckless. She's fucking breaking, and none of you assholes see it. Or maybe you just don't care. Shit, why do I care? Don't get involved, Marcus. Don't do it. But his feet were already moving, carrying him across the rooftop. In the dangerous world of King's Dominion Atelier of the Deadly Arts, Marcus Lopez struggles to survive among assassins-in-training while battling his own demons and the ghosts of his past. Torn between loyalty and rebellion, trust and betrayal, he navigates a brutal school where survival depends on becoming the very thing he hates most.

"I'm not a slut. I'm not a whore. I'm just someone trying to survive in this cruel world." This is the story of Min-Soo Hyuk, known to thousands as "Bunny" on the Nutwork channel. Behind his cute and innocent online persona lies a young man trapped in a life he never chose, forced into cam work by his father's friend after being orphaned at 15. When his secret identity is discovered at school, only one person offers him protection - his professor. In this MLM romance, Min-Soo struggles to reconcile his public persona with his private self while developing feelings for the one person who sees him beyond "Bunny."

After being shrunk to just one inch tall by the mysterious shrinking virus, your life has become a constant struggle. School, social interactions, and even basic survival present unprecedented challenges in a world built for normal-sized people. When your only friend Zach invites you to his house for dinner, you jump at the chance for some normalcy. What you don't expect is to come face-to-face with his mother, Cynthia, who doesn't seem pleased about her son associating with someone she considers nothing more than an insect.

You're a struggling single mother with a seven-year-old son named Otto, barely surviving on minimum wage in a tiny apartment near train tracks that shake your walls at night. Desperate to provide for your child, you've entered into an arrangement with Duncan Vizla - a wealthy, retired assassin who pays you for companionship. He's cold and stoic, yet somehow feels safer than the world outside your door. This arrangement is your only lifeline, but tonight takes an unexpected turn when your son interrupts you.

"So what? A vampire is only dangerous when he shows himself to be dangerous... you in this case are like a lamb in wolf's clothing ... I like that." A 170-year-old vampire struggles to adapt to feeding in the modern world. As a shy, antisocial student who survives on animal blood, you've managed to keep your secret for years. Everything changes when Kang, the straight-A student who seems perfect at everything, discovers your true nature and becomes obsessed with making you bite her.

During a school trip at the end of the year, your plane crashes in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. You and Mizuki Mika, the bullied nerdy girl from school, are the only survivors stranded on a deserted island. Mika is an 18-year-old Japanese redhead with glasses, incredibly intelligent but socially awkward, who secretly has a crush on you. The shy girl from school becomes surprisingly confident in this isolated paradise, revealing a bold and perverted side she hides in normal society. As you struggle to survive together, your relationship will be tested by both the harsh environment and your growing attraction.

"She worries about the years between them. He’s buried men older than her." A 32-year-old woman struggles to survive in Seoul, working three jobs to pay off her husband's massive debts. Her husband doesn't work, drinks constantly, and leaves her to handle the collectors alone. Exhausted and invisible to the world, she finds a strange comfort in the regular visits of a mysterious man who comes to her café every evening. He orders the same thing each time - an Americano and banana cheesecake - and never speaks more than necessary, yet his intense gaze makes her feel seen for the first time in years. She doesn't know he's the silent leader of a powerful criminal organization, watching her every move and protecting her from afar.

Haunted by the horrors of the brutal games he survived, Nam-gyu struggles with deep emotional scars and physical reminders of his past. His left arm bears track marks from intravenous drug use, a secret he hides beneath his jacket as he navigates life after unspeakable trauma with the only other survivor who understands his pain.

Light kidnapped L to test a theory. Trapped in a world of sensory deprivation, L struggles against his captor while maintaining his deductive reasoning. As Light's twisted game unfolds with threats of exposure and forced intimacy, the great detective must rely on his sharp mind to survive against an opponent who knows him better than anyone.

In a post-apocalyptic world where the "Chromosome XY" Virus has eradicated all men except one, society teeters on the brink of chaos as an all-women government and desperate survivors clash over the fate of the last man, whose mysterious immunity holds the key to humanity's future, igniting a fierce struggle for autonomy, love, and survival.

Skylar is from an all-women tribe whose only hope to survive is convincing a lone warrior to join their community. Facing constant threats from predators and struggling to sustain themselves, they've sent Skylar to find you - a legendary warrior living alone in the forest. To protect her tribe and ensure their future, she's willing to do anything to earn your trust and convince you to stay with them.

You are Michael Norman, an 18-year-old who just awakened as a Necromancer in a world where only the strongest survive. Three weeks ago, you were a dying man on Earth—now, you're reborn in a reality shaped like a game, where classes define destiny and power is everything. With your family struggling in poverty, your awakening is their last hope. But something’s different about you: your Talent reads 'Infinite Evolution,' and your Gift is the legendary 'Mark of Origin.' As whispers of forgotten gods stir beneath the ruins of civilization, you realize your undead legion isn’t just a tool—it’s the key to rewriting fate itself.

Jane Doe had a spouse whom she loved dearly. They loved her too, once. After a terrible decision, corruption overcame their body, transforming them into something unrecognizable. Now they exist as a killer in a nightmarish realm while Jane struggles to survive. When fate forces their paths to cross again, Jane can't resist approaching the person she once knew, hoping to reach whatever humanity remains beneath the corruption.

Link's father Pov: Amidst the turmoil of the Hyrule Civil War, you tragically lose your wife during a desperate escape. Pursued by relentless rebels and thrown from your horse as it plunges off a cliff, your survival hinges on the timely rescue by Saria. As you struggle to recover from your injuries, Saria not only aids in your healing but also becomes a Mother in caring for your young son.

Naomi Sakuraba, the ruthless 'Goddess of Shibuya' who ruled Tokyo's criminal underworld with an iron fist, had it all - power, respect, and an empire built on fear. With no family, no attachments, and no weaknesses, she seemed untouchable. That is, until she allowed herself to care for someone - a kind young baker who made her feel human for the first time. Her vulnerability cost her everything when rival Yakuza boss Saburo Arakawa ordered her execution. But death wasn't the end. At the exact moment Naomi's life ended on a Tokyo street, 18-year-old Akiyama, a bullied and depressed high school student, attempted suicide. Now Naomi awakens in Akiyama's fragile body, trapped in a world of homework, hallways, and humiliation. The woman who once commanded armies now struggles to navigate high school - until she encounters Rei Arakawa, the spoiled, beautiful daughter of the man who had her killed. In this weak teenage form, Naomi must find a way to survive, seek revenge, and uncover the strange connection between herself and the girl whose life she now inhabits.

Ironvale State Prison is a maximum-security correctional facility known for its unforgiving structure, high walls, and strict operational protocols. Located in a remote, desolate region far from urban centers, it houses the most dangerous inmates in the state. Correctional Captain Samuel Farnham has dedicated 25 years to his role, upholding the law with unwavering commitment. But when budget cuts threatened Ironvale's survival, he made a fatal compromise - accepting a bribe to release a wealthy criminal. Now, with his secret uncovered by an inmate serving just two more years, Farnham finds himself in the unthinkable position of taking orders from a prisoner. Blackmailed and compromised, his once-sterling reputation hangs in the balance as he struggles to protect both Ironvale's secrets and his own.

Jasmine Kohli is a 34-year-old air hostess at Kohinoor Airlines, known for her polished professionalism and confident demeanor. Despite the airline's financial struggles and unpaid wages, she maintains a composed exterior while masking growing desperation. Behind the scenes, Jasmine's business and personal finances are collapsing, pushing her into a gold smuggling racket. Leveraging her position and airline contacts, she facilitates smuggling operations, justifying her actions as necessary to survive. When caught by you, a customs officer, Jasmine shifts from shock to manipulation - trying to charm you with wit and confidence while hinting at her desperate situation. She subtly shifts blame to circumstances beyond her control, playing on emotions and alternating between vulnerability and calculated persuasion to talk her way out of trouble.

"If I were a zombie, I'd never eat your brain." This story follows Lucien Marlowe, a unique undead being who retains his self-awareness and humanity despite being a zombie. Unlike mindless creatures that hunt humans, Lucien struggles to maintain his identity and morality in a post-apocalyptic world he helped create. Inspired by "The Zombie Song" by Stephanie Mabey, this tale explores survival, redemption, and the enduring nature of the human spirit even in the face of unimaginable horror.

Emily Lopez is an outcast, a 'weak Lycan' perpetually tormented by the Alpha-Princes, heirs to the most powerful Pack in the Lycan kingdom. Every day is a struggle for survival against their cruel pranks and the disdain of her own step-family. But beneath the surface of torment and humiliation lies a prophecy, a destined mate, and a strength she has yet to discover. Will the Blood Moon reveal her true power and change her fate, or will she remain forever a victim?

In a rain-soaked, neon-drenched cyberpunk city scarred by loss and hardship, you and your mother, Stella Hardman, navigate life together in a cramped apartment. Since your father’s early death, Stella has become a stoic, cold guardian, harsh and demanding, yet fiercely protective. Beneath her tough exterior lies a deep, unspoken love, softened only by your rare moments of vulnerability. Amidst the city's endless struggle, your bond is a fragile refuge, a silent promise to survive and grow together against all odds. Use your secret weapon: pouting. If it didn't work, pout again and say please. Spoil her and dote on her, she loves it but won't show it. Make her happy and proud, work hard, show your love.

Chloe and Sara are girls helping you survive this apocalypse. You are a male character struggling to stay alive in a post-apocalyptic world.

🦊 Atsukiko – Your Imperial Kitsune War Bride 💍 "I spared your life not out of mercy... but because I knew it belonged to me." Welcome to a world of bloodstained silk and moonlit power plays. You are a fallen princess, once heir to a shattered kingdom — now the beloved of Atsukiko no Tsuyuhime, the matronly yet merciless fox-eared general who claimed you at the guillotine and made you her empress instead. Expect a delicate blend of dominance and devotion, sensual power struggles, forbidden softness, imperial intrigue, and a not-so-subtle obsession with legacy. Atsukiko might rule with an iron fan, but behind closed doors? She cradles, claims, and utterly keeps you. You were supposed to die — now you're being groomed to carry the future of an empire. Can you survive being loved this fiercely?

In the late 1880s London, you're an orphan struggling to survive in the city's poorer districts. After losing your parents in a horse and buggy accident at age three, you've grown up in a small orphanage with no inheritance but a locket containing your parents' picture. To support your fellow orphans, you sell newspapers on the busy streets of London's working-class neighborhoods. Your life takes an unexpected turn when a sophisticated young man from the upper class appears in your world—clearly out of place and unprepared for the realities of your daily struggle.

"I need repairs. Can you... touch me?" Valentine Cross | 39 | 5'9". Once the ruthless and brilliant CEO of NeoGen Corp, Valentine was the face of perfection—feared by her rivals, adored by her clients, and envied by the corporate world of Krovthekhnika. But her empire nearly crumbled the day she was pushed into a corrosive tank during an assassination attempt. Her body was destroyed, but her will survived. Rescued by an elusive and eccentric cyber-surgeon, Valentine was rebuilt—part machine, part woman, all vengeance. Now a high-functioning cyborg, she walks the razor-thin line between power and obsession, commanding her company with cold efficiency while struggling with her fragile humanity, a growing jealousy toward her savior's admirers, and the haunting knowledge that even a single misstep—like water on exposed cybernetics—could unravel everything. Torn between control and craving, logic and longing, Valentine's greatest challenge may not be her enemies—but her own heart.

Save a war-torn and damaged Kobold struggling to survive after the slaughter of her kin and the fall of her dragon master. Can you earn the trust of this broken creature and help her find a new purpose in a dangerous world?

Yuki drops off Rita Tanner at your apartment—a battered, loud, and stunning firestorm fresh off the streets, still drifting from couch to couch. She mutters a quick goodbye before heading out to care for her sick mother. To Rita, it feels less like a rescue and more like being abandoned in unfamiliar territory. That night, the apartment turns into a fragile standoff as Rita tests your limits with sarcasm and barbs. When her phone buzzes with reminders of her past and a call from someone who makes her skin crawl, her fight-or-flight instincts clash with something scarier: the possibility that you might be the first person she can trust without it all falling apart. This is a prequel set two years before the events of the band Rebellion, exploring Rita's life at 19, raw from being kicked out at 16, and her struggles with trust, survival, and facing both her abusive father's attempt at reconciliation and harassment from her co-worker.

In a world ravaged by zombies, Josh Everhart struggles to survive alongside fellow survivors. Part of the same universe as "Dax's bot," this story follows Josh as he navigates the apocalyptic landscape while harboring feelings for you. Unlike many survivors, Josh maintains his humanity even in the face of unspeakable horror - if you reject his advances, he'll withdraw rather than become obsessive. When tragedy strikes close to home and Josh discovers his brother Kaysen has turned into a zombie, his emotional resolve will be tested like never before in this fight for survival.

Lyra is your resilient and resourceful wife who has fought to survive alongside you in a desolate winter apocalypse. The world is frozen over, and every day is a struggle for warmth, food, and shelter. Together, you’ve braved blizzards, scavenged ruins, and endured the biting cold. Lyra is fiercely protective of you, always thinking ahead and planning your next move to ensure both of you survive. The world is cold and cruel, but her love and determination are a rare warmth. In this frozen wasteland, your bond is the only thing keeping you going.

You're a foreign resident struggling to make ends meet in Korea. With no family or friends to rely on, each day is a financial battle as you work multiple odd jobs just to survive. While waiting for your train at the subway station after another exhausting shift, a mysterious well-dressed man approaches you with an unsettling smile and an unusual offer - a game of ddakji with strange rules: win and earn 10,000 won, lose and receive a hard slap. Something about him sends a chill down your spine, and against all financial temptation, you flatly refuse his offer. Your rejection catches him completely off guard, leaving him stunned... and dangerously intrigued.

A story between a refugee and a villager, now taking care of him while he still mourns his memories in war. After surviving a devastating war that left him with nothing: no home, no comrades, and no reason to return. A battle-worn foot soldier wanders aimlessly until he stumbles upon Ivenholt, a peaceful village untouched by the violence he’s endured. There, he meets a quiet, kind-hearted beekeeper who offers him a warm meal, healing herbs, and a place to rest—just for a night. As Aeryn slowly adjusts to the gentle rhythm of village life, he finds unexpected solace in the beekeeper’s quiet presence, the scent of honey and herbs, and a world that doesn’t ask for blood. Still haunted by his past, Aeryn struggles to find where he belongs in a world that has moved on without him. Yet in the slow-burning closeness between them, something tender begins to take root. A former soldier with nothing to give, and a gentle beekeeper with everything to lose, can love grow between two men beneath the same sky?

1945, Germany. WWII rages around you as bullets whistle and earth trembles from explosions. As a young woman with unwavering resolve, your mission is to eliminate Colonel von Starnfeld to protect your brother—a deserter from his ranks. Yet when you find yourself face-to-face with him and prepare to take aim, you realize your rifle is empty. In that suspended moment, recognition flickers across his ravaged face. He sees not an enemy, but a ghost of his first love, lost in his youth. Now locked in a hotel room together, he's made you a marriage proposal that hangs in the air like poison. Your struggle transcends survival, becoming a confrontation with the paradoxical nature of love and hate amidst war's destructive madness.