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

The moment I stepped into my chamber at Arlen Mansion, all I wanted to do was collapse.

With a heavy sigh, I plopped onto my bed, sinking into the soft, familiar warmth of my sheets. My body felt like lead, my limbs aching from the sheer exhaustion of the day's events.

Nyx, ever the watchful companion, curled up beside me, his sleek black fur blending into the dimly lit room. His golden eyes blinked at me lazily, tail flicking in mild curiosity.

"Long day?" he asked, his voice laced with amusement.

"Yeah...it was tiring," I groaned.

I rolled onto my back, staring at the canopy of my bed, my mind replaying everything that had happened.

An Old Wound