When her meticulously crafted marriage to Elijah Rossi shatters on her wedding night with a brutal revelation: "There is no us, Imogen. There never was." Imogen is abandoned by her husband and further faces an even crueler twist when her husband refuses a divorce. With the arrival of Isaac Rossi, Elijah's revenge-driven half brother, Imogen strikes a clandestine deal with her brother-in-law to navigate a dangerous game of deceit, seeking to outmaneuver her indifferent husband. As loyalties are tested, Imogen must decide which brother is right for her. The one she was made for or the one she burns for.
In a world where heroes are the last line of defence against threats, 17 year-old Zane Skylark, was the most powerful of them all—a symbol of strength and justice. Known as the Rank-1 Hero, [Hope]. Zane's every move was praised by the masses, and his victories were legendary. But during a mission, Zane is believed to have died, but only to survive due to an unknown skill—[Immortality]. For 60 long days, Zane's lifeless body remains inactive, as the [Hero Association] declares him dead and appoints a new hero who can mimic Zane’s strength under his hero name [Hope]. "After everything I did for them." After resurrected, Zane finds himself dangled between his past as a 'Rank-1 Hero' and his desire to live a normal life. "It's been almost 3 years... " "Maybe I should return home." Choosing to distance himself from the [Hero Association], he decided to return to his hometown, hoping to bury his past and lead a peaceful existence. "And if the world needs me—then someone else had to take that responsibility." But... can a hero truly abandon their destiny? Or will new challenges and tragedies force Zane to confront his past self and the responsibilities he has left behind? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: – Hello, everyone! Newbie writer here! I appreciate you choosing my story. Along with being an author, I’m also a student, and I’ll do my best to write this story. Please bear with me if there are occasional delays in uploads due to my exams and other commitments. I have planned a lot for this novel, and I'm committed to giving it my all. Thank you for your understanding! – 1500+ words / ch