In the heart of the Kingdom of Lilac lies the Lumine Duchy, once a symbol of strength and prosperity. But mismanagement, internal conflicts, and famine had cast a shadow over its glory days, with blame falling squarely on the shoulders of the current Grand Duke. Among the people, a common sentiment echoes: if only a commoner hadn't ascended to the title of Grand Duke, perhaps things wouldn't have taken such a turn for the worse. As Emerald's health declines, she finds herself engulfed in memories of better times when the Duchy thrived and her family was whole. But those moments were overshadowed by the pain and betrayal she endured at the hands of the Grand Duke. From their joyless wedding day to the heartbreak of his infidelity, Emerald's recollections are a painful reminder of all she had lost. Desperate for a chance to right the wrongs of the past, Emerald makes a wish as she sketches, longing for an opportunity to rewrite history. And when she awakens to find herself transported back in time, her determination to alter the course of fate only grows stronger. Emerald sets out to seize control of her destiny, vowing to reclaim her family's legacy and reshape the future of Lumine Duchy. But as she navigates the complexities of the past, Emerald must confront the real enemies and find the true meaning of power. "I WILL BECOME THE DUKE" is a gripping tale of resilience, redemption, and the unwavering strength of a former Duchess determined to save her people and the Duchy from destruction.

'Ike Under Glass' [and other short stories] is a collection of horror stories with themes of fear, loneliness, family and confronting the supernatural. Ten chilling tales of ordinary people in extraordinary situations which may prove fatal... Synopsis: Ike Under Glass: An old man wakes up in a world only mirroring his own and he's not alone. Words: 10669 Snip: A teacher discovers she has the power to end a life in an instant. Words: 6616 Nannycam: Yumei is finally ready to confront the supernatural events of her childhood. Words: 11553 Her: There is a fine line between guest and victim. Words: 3204 School Block: Picking up your estranged younger sister from school shouldn't be this difficult... Words: 12904 'Mr.Matthews': What would you choose, a doomed dream or a tragic reality? Words: 6994 Stall: Sometimes our fears really do come to life. Words: 4123 The People Out There: Eduard has always trusted his father to keep him safe. Father never lies. Right? Words: 3671 Forget-me-not Cafe: When you have nothing else left, is a fate worse than death better than living? Words: 3932 Patience: Taken in by a grieving old woman, Constance won't rest until the truth is known and neither will the dead. Words: 11242 Word count total: 75876

𝐵𝑜𝑜𝓀 #𝟣 𝒫𝓇𝑜𝓅𝒽𝑒𝒸𝓎 𝒮𝑒𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓈 ↬ Blair Lain is convinced that death is coming for her. Her twin sister, Alex, says she's gone mad. Blair thinks that might be true, but she can't shake this feeling lurking inside her gut that screams that danger is close on the horizon. More than anything, Blair just wants to make the most of her time. She wants to fit in and live the kind of normal life she sees on TV. She wants to attend university, make friends, and, most importantly, attend the Winter Wonderland Ball. Everything falls apart when she meets Noah Turner, a transfer student who has been sent with a simple mission: to find and kill Blair Lain by any means necessary. The fate of the supernatural realm depends on it. Noah knows that time is of the essence, as he's not the only supernatural creature looking for her blood, but he struggles to complete his mission. Despite knowing the danger that lies ahead, Noah swears that he will keep Blair safe, but can he keep his promise?