Lilly Baek, a high school student at an elite Korean school, navigates a complex web of family secrets, abuse, and forbidden love. Forced into an arranged engagement with Cha Hyun Soo, the brooding brother of a K-pop idol, Lilly's life spirals out of control.
After a one-night stand with a mysterious stranger, Lilly faces blackmail and threats when a sex tape surfaces. As she struggles to protect her reputation, she must confront her abusive father and the dark truth about her family's mafia ties.
Cha Hyun Soo, with his cold demeanor and captivating presence, becomes entangled in Lilly's life. But can their forbidden attraction overcome the danger and deceit surrounding them?
*Themes:* Abuse, Family Dynamics, Forced Marriage, Loyalty, Betrayal, Self-Discovery
When someone dies mysteriously during a Psych experiment, Rhiannon becomes enmeshed in a conspiracy that includes both the survivors and the killer.
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Short on cash, Rhiannon Ford signs up to take part in a social psychology experiment based on group think. But when a participant dies under mysterious circumstances, and the story surrounding that death seems mired in conflicting lies, she's quickly drawn into a web of conspiracies that merge urban legends, rivalries, and the very psychological principle the test was about. When everyone is lying, how can Rhiannon find the truth?
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