Captain Gunnar "Ace" Larson is a top US Marine Corps aviator, known for his unmatched flying skills and unwavering dedication to his comrades. Stationed on a remote island in the West Blue during a high-stakes conflict, his life revolves around the dangerous missions he flies and the brotherhood he shares with his fellow Marines.
One night, during a routine reconnaissance mission, Gunnar's plane is struck by cannon fire from a hidden warship down in the West Blue under cloud cover, causing him to crash into the ocean. Stranded on an uncharted island, he discovers an otherworldly world hidden beneath the waves. Here, he encounters Selene, a beautiful and enigmatic siren with the power to control the seas and the minds of men. Initially, Gunnar is wary of Selene, knowing the legends of sirens luring sailors to their doom.
Despite his fears, Gunnar finds himself drawn to Selene, who reveals a softer, more vulnerable side to the myth. She is not the monster he had imagined but a lonely being trapped by her own powers and the curse of her kind. As Gunnar and Selene spend time together, they share their stories and slowly form a bond that transcends their different worlds.
When his fellow marines come searching for him, Gunnar must decide whether to return to the life he knew or embrace a new destiny with the woman he has come to love. But Selene's dark past and the dangers of the war threaten to tear them apart. Through their journey, they learn that true love requires sacrifice and that the power to choose one's path lies within, no matter the odds.
The story explores themes of love, duty, and the power of choice in the face of destiny. It blends elements of military action with fantasy, creating a unique tale of romance and adventure.
After witnessing the death of her mother, Hanna Mamori has lived as quietly as she could. But when she gets tangled up with the mafia once more and she discovers that things are far more complicated than she thought, will Hanna be strong enough to face the ugly truth?
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For the past nine years, Hanna Mamori has lived alone, afraid of the dark. But things change when the Fortunello, led by Zachary Orleonne, becomes a part of her quiet life. In a territory where she cannot avoid getting tangled up with the mafia, Hanna is forced to face the part of her past where it all started-the day when her mother died. As she and her friends try to seek revenge, Hanna discovers that not everything is what it seemed. Secrets run deeper and masks are yet to be unveiled. Would a weak girl like her really be able to turn things around? Or would all of her sacrifices be thrown into waste?
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