Strings of Gold and Red
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Last published Thu, Nov 6, 2025
After losing his mother, Y/N Bourgeois learns that the father he's never met-André Bourgeois, the mayor of Paris-has sent for him. Suddenly thrust from a small, modest home into a world of luxury, Y/N finds himself living in a penthouse above the city, surrounded by people who wear masks as easily as they wear designer clothes.
He expected arrogance, distance, and a sister who'd hate him on sight. He didn't expect Marinette Dupain-Cheng - the kind, awkward girl who makes Paris feel like home again.
But when Ladybug and Cat Noir battle to keep the city safe, Y/N soon learns that secrets run deeper than family ties... and some hearts are more miraculous than they seem.
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Adrien Agreste's life begins to feel like it's been turned upside down when his father, Gabriel Agreste, starts to act more aggressive towards him. He puts him under stress with friend-time-ditching schedules, forced-in relationship with Kagami, mind-melting lessons, and abusive hits. Beginning to lose his sanity, he turns to Ladybug, begging her to change things just this once. Ladybug once again rejects Cat Noir, still fearing the sight of Cat Blanc. When her partner begins to beg, saying that his life is becoming a living Hell, she still rejects, this time, it gets too cold. The next thing she notices is her worst nightmare coming to life. With her partner akumatized, the love of her life, Adrien Agreste, missing, she has to do all she can to face the worst nightmare she'll ever face.
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