Scarlett Jerkins' dream was simple: wealth and the freedom to indulge. But when she let love in, she regretted it as her life was brutally cut short by her husband's family, ending a six-month coma but fate had other plans. Ding! {You've awakened the Echo System.} Scarlett's eyes flickered open to an unfamiliar world, guided by an enigmatic system that revealed her new reality: an apocalypse world where monsters born from history deceased roamed free. She discovered that she was among the chosen members chosen by the system destined to save humanity. But this newfound purpose felt like a curse. Having escaped death only to face it again was a cruel twist of fate. And to make matters worse, her life was now tied to Garvin Johnson, her former rude, spoilt brat boss, whom she must protect at all costs. As she navigates this treacherous realm, she must confronts twisted creatures born from history's deceased. With the three elements at her command, she must gather resources, slay monsters, and safeguard Garvin. Scarlett's drive for survival becomes a quest for redemption, fueled by her past traumas and newfound purpose. As stakes escalate, Scarlett and Garvin face impossible choices, forging alliances with other chosen members who were handsome men and confronting enemies in a desperate bid to ensure humanity's survival. Note: The novel also contains reverse harem.
Scarlett walked back to her room, exhaustion mingling with a sense of accomplishment. Despite the uncertainty of the road ahead, she felt proud of what they had achieved, a temporary sanctuary in a chaotic world. As she lay down, her thoughts drifted to Hope and Jaden.
'Will I ever be able to save you guys? Will I ever be able to find a true safe haven?'
Those questions followed her into uneasy dreams.
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The next morning, the group gathered in the central chamber. This time, the mood was somber. They were there to say goodbye.
As they waited for the survivors to arrive, the distant growls of monsters echoed in the air. The sound sent shivers down their spines. Scarlett's chest tightened with guilt, she knew the monsters were drawn to her presence.