Sometimes, the word "ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑜" is just a prettier title for a caged weapon. On the morning she had wedding plans to finalize, Cassandra Vale is torn from her life by a summoning ritual that mistakes desperation for destiny. She is dropped in a foreign court alongside four other strangers, each pulled from unfinished lives and futures. Jason Calloway is a bonafide flirt who lives and breathes the gym. If you ask him? Strength can answer all life's problems. He's strength made human, literally, but even the strongest people have limits. William James prefers the solace of reading and drawings to help him cope with daily life. After all, books don't talk back. Quiet, observant, and often overlooked, he sees more than he says; speaking up only when logic gets involved. If social media had a queen, it'd be Vivian Sterling. Fashion and screens are her ride or die as she lives to create that "𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒" wherever she goes. Until now...when that curated picture cracks. And then there's Alex Mercer. Charming. Effortless. Impossible not to like. The kind of Golden Boy whose smile can hide a hundred secrets. He knows that there is a fine line between manipulation and charm. The only difference between the two? One tastes sweet. The other? It 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑠 sweet. Together, they are declared heroes. A world on the brink of collapse claims it had no choice. Demons press against weakening seals. Ancient protections fail. And those in power mask theft as fate. But the summoned are not grateful. As grief hardens into anger and fragile alliances form, the summoned heroes choose to play nice learning the world and its ways...for the moment. Whether they continue to choose that option remains to be seen. But the one thing they'll learn? Being chosen doesn't make you a hero. It makes you a resource. And Cassandra Vale never agreed to be merciful.

Himari and Himaru, siblings of the Sun Kingdom in the realm of Arazua, love each other with all they have. They are set to rule their kingdom alongside each other with peace and tranquility; the strength of their bond binding them together. However, the entrance of the Iron King brings forth betrayal, heartbreak and a division of bonds between the two. Himari, who secretly harbors an ancient curse that can turn her into a weapon of war, is thrust into an unwanted union. While Himaru's heart rages with the sting of betrayal, and his hatred consumes him. Will fate force the two siblings to work alongside each other once more in order to stop the Iron King from conquering all of Arazua? Or will the bond that was severed remain broken? The only thing that is certain is that the fate of Arazua rests upon their shoulders. **I am the owner of this original content. All characters, plot, and written material belong to me. If you are reading this story on another site other than Wattpad, it is not legitimate and should be reported. Please do not steal my work or use it without my permission.** ~•¤•●•¤•~ Accolades ~•¤•●•¤•~ •1st Place- Character Aesthetics, Blue Mini Awards. •Reader's Choice Character Aesthetics, Blue Mini Awards •2nd Place- Best Character: Himaru, The Triquetra Awards •1st Place- Best Friendship: Himaru and Kousuke, The Triquetra Awards •2nd Place- Best Fantasy, Bloomera Awards •1st Place- Best Pick Up Line, Cupid Mini Awards •2nd Place- Best Characters, The Inked and Unwritten Awards. •2nd Place- Best Emotional Story, The Inked and Unwritten Awards