Mihira was never one to play by society's rules. A 26-year-old woman who believed in nothing but her own independence, Mihira's world was built around work, self-sufficiency, and a life free of the messiness of emotions. Love? Marriage? Family? All overrated. But when an unexpected visitor-a newborn baby-shows up on her doorstep, Mihira's neatly constructed world starts to crumble. With no idea how to care for a child, and even less desire to do so, Mihira finds herself forced to confront everything she's been running from: relationships, responsibility, and a deeper part of herself she never knew existed. As Mihira fights her way through sleepless nights, unexpected attachments, and the constant pressure from her mother to settle down, she learns that sometimes life doesn't give you what you want-it gives you what you need. And sometimes, the best miracles happen when you least expect them. "Forgive and forget," they say. Mihira's response? "I'm neither god nor do I have Alzheimer's." In this heartfelt, humorous, and tear-jerking tale of personal growth, love, and the unexpected twists of life, Mihira must learn that some things-no matter how hard you try to ignore them-can change everything.

In a world hidden from ordinary humans' eyes, a rift exists where supernatural beings, creatures of nightmares, reside. This realm remains shielded from prying eyes, accessible only to those captured and forced into servant training. Once inside, individuals are reprogrammed for absolute obedience and trained to fulfill their Master's every whim until they are deemed expendable. Escape is impossible. Madelyn Vagen lived her life blissfully unaware of this hidden world. Orphaned at three and with no memories of her early years, she was adopted by a loving family who nurtured her with the belief that she could achieve anything. After a failed date, Madelyn's everyday life shatters, and she becomes a victim of this dark trade. Captured and stripped of her identity, she is prepared to be sold to the highest bidder. Her fate seems sealed until the royal family abruptly interrupts her auction. As she is thrust into a world of secrets, Madelyn uncovers truths she never imagined. She learns about her mother's past, follows in her footsteps, and is pulled into a life where she must navigate the treacherous waters of royal blood. Madelyn finds herself fighting for her own survival and those who cannot protect themselves. All because she was born with a gene that caused her to do the one thing her former handlers never expected. Defect. •―•❖•―•❖•―•❖•―• 🏆First Place [Vampire] in the Winter 2022 Awards 🏆 First Place [Vampire/Werewolf] in the Gems Book Awards 🏆Third Place [Paranormal] in The Strawberry Shortcake Awards 🏆 Best Blurb in The Strawberry Shortcake Awards 【This story is intended for Mature Audiences and has content unsuitable for those of a young age or people who have triggers relating to abuse, sexual themes, and violence. Please read with that in mind.】 New chapters are every Wednesday! Chapters are fully uploaded, and this story will be completed on June 4th, 2025

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