supriya_shukla

Eun-Byul Lee, a fearless and street-smart fighter, meets a tragic end in a car accident—only to awaken as Cecilia von Arlen, a minor character in a novel she once read. As Cecilia, a timid pushover fated to die tragically halfway through the story, Eun-Byul must use her wits and fighting spirit to change her destiny and survive in a world that was never meant to be hers.

From Pawn to Power

I stepped onto the dance floor with Tristian. My heartbeat pounded in my ears. This was it. The real test. The final boss battle. No turning back now.

The music swelled. And before I knew it—we were moving.

Wait. Hold up. I'm not messing up?

I risked a glance down. Feet? Still intact. Tristian's toes? Uncrushed.

Gasps and hushed whispers rippled through the ballroom.

"Look at her posture—graceful, just like a true noble lady."

Ha. If only they knew. I wasn't born with this grace. This was sweat, pain, and my instructor's shattered soul.

I moved smoothly, following Tristian's lead, my back straight, my chin lifted just enough, and movements flowing like water. The chandeliers above bathed the room in golden light, and for once, I actually looked like a proper noble lady.

Tristian's voice was low—a murmur just for me. "You've improved."

The Silent Lurker