For Centuries Grim has been collecting souls. It's what he does, it's his purpose. One day, while collecting a soul in the park, he comes across a lost puppy. For reasons he can't explain, the urge to return the small dog to his owner is overwhelming. He soon finds the animal's owner, a woman in her mid-twenties named Maria. He is struck down by her beauty and realizes that he had once claimed the soul of someone she loved. He becomes even more conflicted when he realizes he has just one year to claim her soul.

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In the world of Monaco, where wealth and power reign supreme, the Grand Game is more than just a pastime; it's a way of life for the elite families who call this playground their home. Originating from a desire for supremacy and prestige, this clandestine competition pits the wealthiest families against each other in a battle for dominance. Nevertheless, the game it's not just about the money. It's about who holds the power, who commands respect, and who controls the narrative. The gameboard is society itself, and every move is calculated to climb the social ladder and secure one's place at the top. However, it's not an easy game. With scandals as currency and secrets as ammunition, the game is a complex dance of power, manipulation, blackmails and reputation-killing rumors. Amidst the chaos of the Game, there was Camila Cabello and Lauren Jauregui, childhood friends and members of two of Monaco's most influential families. Groomed from birth to excel in the cutthroat world of the Grand Game, Camila and Lauren bore the weight of expectation upon their shoulders. Yet, beneath it all, there were secrets that threatened to unravel the delicate balance of their world.