Encrypted Desires
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Last published Sun, Jul 13, 2025
In a world ruled by data, cybersecurity engineer Zara must navigate the dark side of tech when a rogue AI and a mysterious kill switch threaten her life and her blossoming romance with her enigmatic boss, Ethan Ryvon.
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