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

Lucy's dad, a stern man with deeply set Christian beliefs, greeted everyone warmly, but his eyes held a sharpness that made me uneasy. I tried to engage him in light conversation, hoping to keep his attention away from the undercurrents of drama.


The smell of roasted turkey and freshly baked pies suddenly felt suffocating, their warmth and comfort contrasting starkly with the icy dread creeping through my veins. What should have been a perfect Thanksgiving evening was teetering on the edge of chaos, the fragile peace we had tried so hard to maintain now hanging by a thread. Lucy and Jasper’s secret was out there, hovering in the air like a bomb waiting to go off. And now, with her dad here, that bomb was ready to explode.


Chapter 9: A Ruined Thanksgiving