// Jake Donfort and Lyra Ambrose // After the explosion in the Ironsplinter Mine, things went on with a quiet tension. Not only did the fire leave behind an unidentified body, but it further enhanced the already intricately tangled threads. And this time, Lyra was in more danger than ever. No one from the group is trying to reach her. Lyra didn't receive a single phone call, and she couldn't make one either. Is there a more serious reason than she thinks? Or do the others no longer need her? They got what they wanted from her, and maybe... they're now afraid? Will it be possible for the girl to build further the precisely crafted spider web in such a way that as few people as possible fall into its trap, including herself? Will she be able to move on with knowing her last words to Richy were unforgiving? And Jake? What happened to the man who won her heart with words alone? So many unanswered questions, and Lyra got no one but herself to help figuring them out. And as any good detective does in such situation, she began to investigate.

! PART ONE - COMPLETE ! ! PART TWO - IN PROGRESS ! _SPOILERS AHEAD _ _ The story takes place right after the end of chapter nine of Duskwood. It's following the same main story line with changes along the way. Some texts messages are changed, some are the same. _ If my life was going to come to an end right now, it would taste bitter. But how much control can you have over that ? Going into this mine was the best way to keep the others safe, it was the best way to achieve what we were supposed to achieve since day one. Tonight, we were getting to the end. The end of this search for Hannah, the end for this search for the truth, the end of a love that didn't even started, the end of a life. Tonight is the night where we get the answers, where we get hurt by love and the truth. Tonight is the night we die.

A coded message leads MC to find the dead hacker she loved alive, but so mentally disturbed as to be unrecognisable. Can she help him find himself? -- This Jake X femMC fanfic takes place five years after the end of Duskwood so it contains heavy spoilers for episode 10. It also contains heavy language, violence and adult scenes. It is not for the faint of heart. You'll find quite quickly that my take on Jake is very different.

Even in the darkest moments, the beginnings of love can be found. Jayna Chacon is stuck in a rut. Her job is interesting, but she doesn't have any friends or anything else she's particularly passionate about. That is until a group of strangers starts texting her, asking her to help find their missing friend. Shortly after a faceless man reaches out and starts giving her orders. As time goes on, Jayna realizes she's risking her heart, her safety, and maybe even her life. Disclaimer: This original work of fanfiction is based on Everbyte Studio's mobile game, Duskwood. I do not claim ownership of Duskwood or its characters, nor do I claim that this story is part of the original. As this is a fanfic, I also will not earn any money from this work. There is more development of the main character than in the game so that readers who aren't familiar with Duskwood can still follow along. This storyline follows the main character and Jake (Jake X female MC). I've also added in a few characters of my own, just to give the story some more depth. As this is fanfic, there WILL be spoilers, so if you plan on playing the game or haven't finished it, I suggest you do so before reading this book! The chapters go from the MC's and Jake's point of view, so they don't follow the episodes in the game (i.e. there are more than 10 chapters to this book). Cover art credit: Photo by Ahmed Zayan on Unsplash.

[𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫]: Join Elena and Jake on journey around Los Angeles no one has seen so far, where they battle personal demons and emerge as a reunited cooperators. In a reunion marked by unraveling truths, they confront memories and face a mystery orchestrated by an elusive villain, X. As they plunge into new crime investigation, marked by the blood of someone from their surroundings, a thrilling dance of rivalry ensues amidst the pursuit of truth. In the meantime, a ticking clock, Elena grapples with a crucial decision about her life's journey, torn between divergent paths shaped by Jake and a man from her past... ••• This book explores mature themes, including sexuality, murder, brutality, violence, strong language, and psychological trauma or disorders. Reader discretion is advised, and it is recommended for audiences aged 18 and above. ••• ©𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑; @𝐱𝐨𝐱𝐨_𝐚𝐬𝐠𝐯; 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝; The rights pertaining to the names and locales associated with "Duskwood" (which may be referenced herein) are the exclusive property of Everbyte Studio. Nevertheless, I wish to assert my entitlement to the entirety of all other narrative threads, which represent my exclusive intellectual property. I anticipate and request a commensurate recognition of these rights. ••• My original works are exclusively accessible on Wattpad. Any presence of my work on other book-platforms constitutes plagiarism.

PART 3: Jake Danford saved Elena's life and managed to take her from Liam Williams' hands. Unfortunately, in order to succeed, he was forced to sacrifice himself. When he finally woke up from his coma... The last thing he remembers is the party from 2015. He doesn't remember Elena, Emery and the argument with Jacob Rodrigues. Jake Danford awoke as a womanizer who still suffers after the death of his mother - Mayumi. Will Elena be able to change Jake's womaniser's face, which is constantly partying, flirting and taking drugs with other women? Or maybe will she give up and someone else come into Elena's life and take Jake's place? Will Jake regain the memories of the love of his life before it's too late? In the meantime, Michael Harris, famous director, is asking you for a request. His wife has been missing for a month and he's sure that it's her whole plan and manipulation to destroy him and his career. Will this case bring Elena and Jake back together? Why Liam Williams and Diana West (Sarah's Sister) were involved in this case? Is Emma Harris's disappearance her plan or is she in huge danger? Will you solve the riddle before it's too late? _________________________________________ [LONG EPISODES STORY]: One episode consists of approximately 12,000-30,000 words (depends on the episode/season). The story contains violent scenes, sexual content, strong language and adult content. This story contains graphics and photos from public resources so I don't have copyright to them. I use them in a creative way - I diversify them and add my personal artistic vision. I have copyright to my personal artwork. The story focuses on the story of Elena and Jake in the DIC which is my created universe, but the story still contains the themes of the game "Duskwood". These threads, of course, belong to Everbyte Studio. English is not my first language. Please, forgive me my mistakes.

Love, fear, friendship, uncertainty: the four cardinal points on which MC's life revolves since she joined the attempts to find Hannah. Fascination, trepidation, hope, concern: the four emotions that have taken over Jake's life since he met MC. Anger, affection, sadness, trust, fear, determination, revenge, rage, guilt: the mixture of sensations that has transformed the lives of a group of friends who seek to recover what was taken from them. This story is based on the game Duskwood, by Everbyte Studio, taking as a reference the end of Episode 9. It's my way of thanking the Everbyte team for a game that I found excellent, and at the same time, it can keep us entertained while we wait for the tenth (and last?) episode. I hope you like it! ***Btw: English is not my native language, so feel free to suggest any improvements I can make, it would help me a lot 🙂 And that's it, let's pick up the story where we left off! --- *DISCLAIMER: I do not own the characters, except those created by myself. All rights reserved to their respective owners!!! This story is not intended to infringe any copyright.