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The Tale of the Unexpected Protagonist

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Maya, a 21-year-old university student who is transported into the world of a novel she's been reading. She wakes up in the body of Livia Blackwood, a minor character from a royal fantasy drama. As she navigates this new world, Maya discovers that she's no longer in the story she was reading. Instead, she's in a different plot where the intended heroine, Eleanor Bron, becomes the villain, and the brooding Duke, Austin Blackmore, starts to fall for her. Maya, originally a side character, begins to take control of her fate, sparking a passionate romance with Austin and outsmarting Eleanor's attempts to sabotage her. With humor, romance, and a bit of drama, Maya turns the tables on her role, becoming the unexpected protagonist and securing a happy ending with the Duke.All Rights Reserved

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