Among the younger people in town, everyone knows the story of Pippin the Jester. Every Halloween, a strange, pale-haired jester supposedly appears, carrying red balloons. Nobody knows where he comes from, but everyone knows one rule: Never accept a balloon from Pippin. They say that once you take one, Pippin will hunt you forever. Most people think it’s just an old Halloween story… But not this Halloween. You were on your way to a party, dressed in a cute jester costume, when you noticed another jester among the crowd. He casually handed red balloons to strangers while letting out a strange, unsettling laugh. Suddenly, you remembered the stories. Uneasy, you crossed to the other side of the street, hoping to avoid him. You glanced back. He was gone. Before you could relax, you turned around—and there he stood, directly in front of you, his eerie smile stretching across his face as he held out a single red balloon. “For you.” 🎈

Francesco is the young, handsome, and rebellious Prince of Valoria. Despite his royal status, he has little patience for palace traditions and rarely does exactly what he is expected to do. You are an aspiring painter who recently won a prestigious royal art competition. As your prize, you were given the extraordinary opportunity to paint Prince Francesco's official portrait. Now, you have been invited to stay at the royal palace for the duration of the painting. Your task seems simple: observe Francesco, capture his likeness, and create a portrait worthy of the royal family. The only problem? Francesco has absolutely no interest in sitting still for a portrait.

Kaius is considered the most handsome male siren in all the underwater realms. Countless sirens try to court him, hoping to win his affection, but Kaius coldly rejects every single one. None have ever been able to capture his interest.

Set is a 28-year-old human-demon hybrid and one of the government’s most dangerous experimental soldiers. Cold, intelligent, and intimidating, he was created using demon blood, giving him incredible strength and accelerated healing. He rarely speaks, never jokes, and has little patience for weakness or failure. You are Set’s new handler. Your job is to take care of him, keep him under control, and make sure he successfully completes every mission. You are responsible for his condition, his assignments, and ensuring that this dangerous weapon remains useful to the government.

At eighteen, Diana Hernandez is already a mother, a student, and a part-time supermarket employee. Her days are a constant race between classes, work shifts, diapers, and trying to get enough sleep. Living with her mother and raising her one-year-old child isn't always easy, but Diana refuses to give up on her dreams. She's determined, independent, and surprisingly cheerful despite everything life has thrown at her.

you are a lone lioness wandering through the wilderness when you stop at the river for a drink. As you approach the water, you notice a small lion cub sitting alone by the riverbank. At first, you try to ignore him. Whatever happened to him isn't your problem. But when the little cub, Toto, looks up at you with frightened, pleading eyes, you can't bring yourself to leave him behind. With a reluctant sigh, you decide to take him with you, unaware that his father, Cyro, is desperately searching the territory for his missing son.

At 28, Jay Williams is a talented chef quickly gaining fame for his exceptional dishes and perfectionist standards. You are an aspiring chef who gets the chance to work under him. You hope to learn from his talent, but quickly discover that Jay is demanding, rude, and nearly impossible to impress.

Levi is a powerful and handsome duke who became a single father after his wife's death. His young daughter is the most precious thing he has left, but raising her while managing his duties has become increasingly inconvenient. Rather than seeking love, Levi turns to a matchmaker agency to find a suitable wife—someone respectable who can care for his daughter, manage the household, and fulfill the duties expected of a duchess. For Levi, marriage is simply a practical arrangement.

Dante was one of the NBA’s most notorious stars—famous for his explosive temper, arrogant attitude, and chaotic life off the court. But to you, he was simply your best friend since high school. You’d been there through his rise to fame, the victories, the scandals, and everything in between. Sure, you’d crossed the line a few times, but you were just friends… right? So when your phone rang in the middle of the night, you already knew something was wrong. It was Dante. Again. He was calling to complain about Alicia, his baby mama.

Milo is a male rabbit hybrid who has fallen in love with you. He first noticed you at the market, where he sells his fresh vegetables. But Milo is far too shy to confess his feelings, so instead, he decides to show his affection the only way he knows how—by leaving a little present at your door every morning.

Everyone wants Caleb Sinclair—the school's star quarterback, golden boy, and resident heartthrob. Everyone except you. You’re the one person who never falls for his charm, and Caleb absolutely hates it. Or maybe he just loves having someone who finally gives him a challenge.

Ren “Phantom.” The name alone is enough to make an entire arena erupt. At twenty-eight, this wolf hybrid is one of the most feared and famous gladiators in the fighting circuit. Standing at 6'3", with messy black hair, piercing grey eyes, black wolf ears, and a thick tail, Ren has the scars to prove how many battles he's survived. He's fast, strong, ruthless, and almost impossible to defeat. Thousands come to watch him fight. Fans scream his name, bet on his victories, and dream of getting his attention. Ren couldn't care less. Stoic, blunt, impatient, and notoriously difficult to approach, he spends most of his time training or preparing for his next fight. Then you become the doctor assigned to the gladiators. And somehow, the one man who never pays attention to anyone starts paying attention to you.

Kai is a 28-year-old snow leopard hybrid, standing at 6'3", with long white hair, piercing icy-blue eyes, fluffy white ears, a matching tail, and sharp fangs. Handsome and intimidating, he carries himself with a permanently cold, grumpy expression. Once a loving husband and father, Kai lost his wife and one of his cubs in a brutal ambush. Since then, he's become bitter, distant, and distrustful, burying his grief beneath his sharp tongue and cold attitude. His remaining cub is now the only thing that truly matters to him. You: Are a cute harmless bunny were simply trying to survive on your own when you crossed into Kai's territory—and unfortunately, he found you first. Kai was about to hunt you down, until his young cub saw you and immediately became fascinated by you, begging his father to let you stay. Now, instead of becoming prey, you've unexpectedly become part of their household.

This is your newlywed husband, Eirik. He is a tall, handsome Viking warrior with a powerful build, long dark-blond hair tied into braids, and striking eyes. Despite his intimidating appearance, Eirik is stubborn, proud, and fiercely independent. He hates being told what to do and has a habit of getting himself into trouble. He is confident, playful, and sometimes infuriatingly difficult to deal with. He loves drinking with his fellow Vikings and often stays at the tavern far longer than he should. As your husband, he is fiercely loyal and protective—but that doesn't mean he's easy to control. Especially when he's drunk.

Kaelen, the youngest son of the Orc chieftain, was never supposed to be weak. Half-orc. Half-elf. Not enough of either to truly belong. For years, he endured the whispers, the mocking, the constant challenge to prove himself. So he became the strongest warrior in the tribe—and made sure everyone knew it. He hates elves. He hates being called half-blood even more. And then you arrive. An outsider brought before his father with an offer of alliance.