In a world ruled by legacies, power, and silence-who is truly pulling the strings? "Puppet Master" is a slow-burn, emotionally charged journey through betrayal, loyalty, and the kind of love that survives even the most twisted games. Wang Yibo grew up with everything-wealth, influence, a family name that ruled industries. But beneath the shine lay secrets, lies, and the quiet suffocation of control. Xiao Zhan once walked away from it all-leaving behind a love he never stopped carrying, and a truth too dangerous to speak. When their paths cross again, fate sets off a chain of events that will expose decades of deceit, tear apart powerful empires, and bring buried feelings back to the surface. But in this story-where every move is calculated, and every silence hides meaning-who is the real puppet master? Wang Yibo? or Xiao Zhan? or someone else? ⚠️ Trigger Warnings / Disclaimers: • This fanfic contains BL (Boys' Love) / homosexual themes. • Sexual content is included - reader discretion is advised (18+ only). • Strong language / explicit violence/ swearing are present in the story. • The characters in this fanfic are entirely fictional. • While the names Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo are used, this work is not based on their real lives or personalities. • This fanfic has no affiliation or connection with the real individuals. • The story is created purely for entertainment purposes. • Cover photo is for visual reference only - no real-life association intended. • If you're uncomfortable with any of the above themes, please feel free to skip this story. PLEASE DO NOT TRANSLATE OR COPY.

Ryan wasn't expecting to end up with the captain of the hockey team as a roommate, and she certainly didn't expect the initial sexual tension between them to blossom into love. ***** In desperate need of a place to stay, Ryan Winters doesn't see an issue with rooming with the captain of the hockey team, Ethan Russell. After all, she's focused on her studies, getting over an ex, and honestly, not that into athletes. Though the more time she spends getting to know her new roommate, the more it becomes apparent that Ethan is the exact type of guy she could fall for. When lines begin to blur and drama from the past threatens to tear them apart, can the two of them find a way to keep both their friendship-and their relationship-from crumbling to pieces? [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque