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Chapter 3 - Introduction

Synopsis – Crimson Bloom

In the quiet lull before the fall of the world, Aira Solenne lives a life of routine simplicity — college classes by day, bookstore shifts by evening, and nights spent dreaming of stories far more vivid than her own. But everything changes when she crosses paths with Selene Virelle, a stoic, ethereal ex-soldier who stares at her like she's a secret only she remembers. Unknown to Aira, the apocalypse has already begun to bloom beneath the surface — subtle mutations, vanishing cities, and experiments whispered about in rogue science circles. Aira is not just another girl caught in the storm — she is something far more. Hidden within her is a power inherited from an ancient bloodline, wrapped in divinity and danger, watched closely by gods and hunted by mortals. As Aira's path begins to intertwine with four other enigmatic women — Nova, the chaos - born hacker; Iris, the war - hardened photographer; Lys, the soft - spoken scientist; and Elara, a haunting idol with a velvet voice — their bond grows, tangled with slow - burning desire, unspoken rivalries, and truths wrapped in shadow. But Selene remembers a life before this one. A deal with Aphrodite. A second chance to protect the girl she once failed. Now, as monsters evolve and old enemies stir, the question is no longer who is Aira Solenne — but what is she becoming?

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