Airiaoi

Rose Kylie is a hardworking woman leading a seemingly normal life, praised for her dedication at work but haunted by loneliness. After a heartbreaking breakup, her life feels dull and directionless-until a friend recommends a mysterious virtual reality game, Love and Deep Space. Intrigued and desperate to escape her monotonous routine, Rose decides to try it.

But what begins as a simple escape quickly turns into something far more dangerous. After encountering the enigmatic and alluring Sylus Eylus-a character with a sharp tongue, piercing silver-gray eyes, and an air of power-Rose finds herself pulled into a world she can't escape. The game flickers, her phone dies, and suddenly she's inside his world, a place where reality and fantasy blur, and secrets lie behind every corner.

Sylus isn't just a character; he's the master of this realm, and he has chosen Rose for reasons he refuses to reveal. As Rose navigates shifting castles, perilous challenges, and a growing connection with Sylus, she realizes this is more than a game-it's a battle for her freedom, her heart, and the truth about why she was brought here.

But Sylus is a man of secrets, and the line between ally and enemy becomes dangerously thin. Can Rose resist his magnetic charm long enough to find her way home, or will she discover that she doesn't want to leave at all?

In a world where love is a game and danger is a constant, Rose must uncover her true self and decide if she's willing to trust the man who may hold her heart-and her destiny-in his hands.

A spellbinding mix of romance, mystery, and fantasy, Love and Deep Space: Eylus will leave you breathless until the very last page.

SYLUS

Rose blinked rapidly, her eyes adjusting to the dim, golden glow of flickering candlelight. The air smelled faintly of roses and wine, an intoxicating blend that felt too vivid to be a dream. She sat up and froze.

A large, luxurious bed covered in crimson petals lay in the center of the room. Beside it, a polished wooden table bore a wine bottle and two half-filled glasses. Everything about the scene screamed romance—and something far more intimate.

Her breath hitched as she looked down at herself. Instead of her usual pajamas, she wore a silk nightdress, its plunging neckline and delicate straps barely leaving anything to the imagination. Heat crept up her neck, painting her cheeks a fiery red.

"Where… am I? Is this… the game?" Rose whispered, her voice trembling.

Her heart raced as she pieced it together: This is a scene from the game. She had seen moments like this in Mina's screenshots, but living it firsthand was entirely different. Before she could process further, the door creaked open.

In stepped Sylus, his commanding presence filling the room. He wore an untucked white shirt, his sleeves rolled up to reveal his toned forearms. The flickering light accentuated the sharp planes of his face and those piercing red eyes that seemed to bore into her soul.

Rose instinctively pulled the blanket up to cover herself. "W-what is this? Why am I here?"

Sylus smirked, tilting his head as if amused by her reaction. "You're the one who brought yourself here, aren't you?" His voice was deep and smooth, with a teasing edge. "And now you look like you've seen a ghost."

Before Rose could answer, a glowing prompt appeared in front of her:

Mission: Make Sylus fall in love with you. Rules:

3. Whisper sweet, loving words to him.

Her jaw dropped as she read the instructions. Was this a joke? A cruel glitch? She knew Love and Deep Space had moments that blurred the line between fantasy and reality, but this… this was absurd!

Rose's mortification deepened as she reread the rules. The glowing text pulsed impatiently, as if urging her to act.

"I'm not doing this!" she muttered under her breath.

Sylus, still standing by the door, raised an eyebrow. "What are you mumbling about?"

Rose panicked, waving her hand to dismiss the prompt, but it didn't vanish. Instead, it loomed larger, its bold text mocking her hesitation. Failure to complete the mission will result in…

She didn't bother reading the penalty. Her gaze flicked to Sylus, who was now walking toward her. His movements were slow, deliberate, like a predator closing in on prey.

"Let me guess," he said, his voice dripping with suspicion. "You have some kind of task to complete, don't you? That's why you're here."

Rose swallowed hard. How does he know?

Sylus stopped at the edge of the bed, his gaze dipping to the wine glasses and then back to her. "Well, sweetheart? What's it going to be?"

Rose clenched her fists. There was no way out of this—at least, not without failing the mission and risking the consequences. She glanced at the nearby table, where a blindfold and silk ribbons were conveniently placed.

Her cheeks burned as she reached for the blindfold. "Alright… but don't blame me for what happens next," she muttered, trying to sound braver than she felt.

Sylus chuckled, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Oh, kitten, you're full of surprises tonight."

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