Noble University, a school steeped in wealth, makes Nadia， feel starkly out of place. Mason, the volatile volleyball star, swings unpredictably between tormenting Nadia and showing an unsettling tenderness, igniting an unexpected attraction. Ethan, always brooding and silent, adds a layer of tension to their luxurious yet strained home life.
Her school year takes a darker turn when Nadia uncovers a scheme against one of Noble University's elites. A betrayal by someone she trusted jeopardizes her academic future. Amidst this turmoil, her father's revelation that he's transgender shatters her already fragile sense of stability, leaving her grappling with a new reality.
As her world starts to unravel, Nadia finds herself in the midst of a storm of deception at school and upheaval at home. Mason's behavior, a mix of irritation and intrigue, forces her to question her feelings. Can Nadia find her way through the chaos of her crumbling plans and unraveling family dynamics? And as the lines between friend and foe blur, can she decipher what Mason truly means to her?

Entangled with Two Rulers  is created by Lyra TaleSmith, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Entangled with Two Rulers

The cold morning light filtered through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the floor where Jasper and I stood, the note from Mom clutched in my hand. 


We were lost in our concern as Aiden entered the kitchen. His arrival was quiet, almost tentative, and he paused, noticing the tension in our stance. Sensing something was amiss, he approached with a frown, his expression unreadable. “What’s happened?” he asked, his voice low. He stepped forward, his movements deliberate. "Let me see that," he said, extending a hand toward the note. 


We turned to him, and I gave him the note, my hand shaking slightly. “It’s from Mom,” I said, the weight of her absence hanging heavily between us. Aiden took the note, his eyes quickly scanning the hastily scribbled words.


Chapter 10: Searching For Mom