When 39-year-old financial genius Ethan Blake is tragically killed in a car accident, he finds himself reborn in a fantastical world as an 18-year-old with a second chance at life. In this new realm of magic and mystery, Ethan unlocks an extraordinary cheat code: the Global Bank, a powerful system that grants him unparalleled financial prowess and magical abilities. Ethan's path crosses with Princess Seraphina, the third princess of the wealthiest family in the kingdom. At 16, Seraphina's life has been far from a fairy tale. Used as a pawn in her father's schemes to expand his empire, she dreams of freedom and true love. Ethan and Seraphina's worlds collide as they form an unlikely alliance, determined to defy the odds and take control of their destinies. As Ethan navigates his new life, mastering the Global Bank's capabilities, he must protect Seraphina from her father's ruthless ambitions while unraveling the secrets of this fantastical world. Together, they will challenge the established order, fight for justice, and perhaps, discover a love that transcends worlds. ---- Tags and content warnings are mainly to give me creative freedom later on. This is my first real novel, so go easy on me. Any feedback is more than welcome, of course.
*Year: 18900, Month: 16 February, Day: Friday Morning*
I awoke with the silence of Havenwood forest pressing against the walls of my chamber. The sun had not yet crested the horizon, but its hesitant glow hinted at the dawn. My room, once a part of a grand mansion, now stood alone—a solitary testament to Aric's wrath that had razed everything else to the ground.
Lifting myself from the embrace of the bed, I ran a hand through my brown hair, feeling the weight of yesterday's turmoil settle on my shoulders like a leaden cloak. As the Ruler of this realm, the destruction wrought upon my home was a stark reminder of the fragility of power and the constant vigilance it demanded.
A knock disrupted my contemplation; firm, yet respectful. "Enter," I called, steeling myself for whatever news awaited.