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

My brain was foggy, and my eyes didn't want to open. Yet, in the back of my mind, I seemed to realize something had woken me up. Yet what was it…


As if on autopilot, my hand reached out and grabbed the phone off of the nightstand, swiped on the little circle, and the noise that I hadn't registered ceased. I pressed the phone to my ear.


"'Lo?" I said, my voice barely cracking out.


"Nadia?" my mother's shrill tone came through the receiver, seeming to jerk me awake. "My goodness, are you still not up?"


"No, I-" my mouth fumbled for the words.


"Well, I need you to get up," she continued, unbothered. "Aiden and I left early this morning to go on a trip, and I need you to look after Jasper. As well as Ethan and Mason while you are at it. Thanks! See you when we get back!"


Chapter 17: Fever Dream