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Elara Veyne has always been an academic prodigy—excelling in every subject, breaking records, and earning a prestigious scholarship at one of the nation’s top universities. Yet, for all her brilliance, she has one undeniable flaw: she has never confessed her feelings to anyone, not even the crush she’s secretly admired for years.

Throughout her life, Elara has buried herself in books and research, convincing herself that love is an unnecessary distraction. Even her best friend has never heard her speak about romance. But deep inside, she yearns for something more—something she has never had the courage to chase.

Everything changes when she stumbles upon a mysterious self-improvement app called HeartSync. Designed to boost confidence and emotional intelligence, the app claims to provide personalized challenges to help users take control of their feelings and relationships. At first, Elara dismisses it as another gimmick, but when HeartSync sends her an alert, she freezes.

[Daily Challenge: Make eye contact with him for 5 seconds.]

It sounds ridiculous. Impossible, even. But for some reason, she finds herself glancing up—and for the first time, her eyes meet his.

As the app pushes her out of her comfort zone, Elara begins to change. With every challenge—every stolen glance, every hesitant word—her heart races in ways she’s never known before. But when HeartSync presents her with the ultimate test, she must decide: will she finally take the leap, or is she destined to keep love at a distance forever?

HeartSync: Unlocking Love

Elara Veyne had always been a top student. Calculus? A breeze. Literature analysis? Child's play. Memorizing historical dates down to the exact minute of a battle? Done before breakfast. But when it came to romance… she was an absolute amateur.

Her best friend, Mia, often joked that Elara was a robot programmed only for academic success. And honestly? She wasn't wrong.

"Elara, when was the last time you even had a crush?" Mia asked one afternoon as they sat outside their university café, sipping iced lattes.

Elara stiffened. If only Mia knew.

She had, in fact, harbored a quiet, hopeless crush on Theo Lancaster since high school. He was the kind of guy who made girls sigh dreamily—tall, effortlessly smart, and exuding an air of mystery that made people want to unravel him. But Elara? She had never dared to act on her feelings. Not once.

And now, at university, she still hadn't changed. She was 20 years old, had read every possible guide on "How to Attract Your Crush," and still had zero practical experience.

"You don't need romance to succeed in life," Elara finally said, adjusting her glasses.

Mia groaned. "You need romance to succeed in happiness."

Elara rolled her eyes, but deep down, she wondered if Mia had a point. Was she missing out on something? Would she regret never taking a chance?

That night, back in her dorm, she mindlessly scrolled through her phone, contemplating her miserable track record in love. Then, as if fate had been listening to her struggles, an ad popped up:

"HeartSync – Your Personalized Romance AI! Struggling with love? Let us help you unlock your heart!"

Elara stared at the screen. An AI that helped with love? Ridiculous.

She should have ignored it. She should have just closed the app store and gone back to reading her research paper.

But instead, against all logic, she clicked download.

And just like that, her life changed forever.

The app installation was quick, and before she knew it, a sleek, pastel-colored interface appeared on her screen. The title, HeartSync, blinked before transitioning into an elegant login page.

"Welcome, Elara Veyne. Ready to unlock your heart?"

Elara nearly dropped her phone. "How does it know my name?"

A small loading animation appeared, followed by a pleasant chime. A soft, feminine voice spoke next, sounding almost too human for an AI.

"Your profile has been analyzed. Calculating compatibility and relationship goals…"

"I never agreed to this," Elara muttered, but she didn't press exit either.

After a few seconds, the screen flickered, and a list of choices popped up:

Elara bit her lip. This was ridiculous. Completely absurd. But before she could stop herself, her finger hovered over option five.

"Processing… Your first challenge has been generated!"

A notification appeared at the top of the screen, making her heart race.

Challenge #1: Initiate a conversation with Theo Lancaster.

Elara felt the color drain from her face. "Oh, hell no."

She immediately pressed the back button, but instead of canceling, the screen dimmed, and a message appeared:

"Backing out is not an option. Growth requires courage. You have 24 hours to complete your challenge."

Elara's stomach twisted. What had she just gotten herself into?

The Love Novice