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The Unwanted Bouquet

You ever have a perfectly peaceful life? One that’s quiet, predictable, comfortable? Yeah. I had that once. A nice little flower shop, a hidden enchanted garden that only I knew about, and exactly zero unnecessary distractions. My business wasn’t booming, but it was steady, and most importantly, I was left alone. Then, they showed up. First, a half-dead human collapsed outside my shop. Like an idiot, I brought him inside instead of leaving him there to be someone else’s problem. Turns out, he’s from some ancient mage bloodline and thinks I—just because I’m an elf—should teach him magic. I have lived centuries longer than him. I have forgotten more things than he’s probably ever learned. I told him no. He whined. I told him no again. He kept whining. Eventually, I caved, but only under one condition: if he wanted to learn, he had to work for it. Then, just when I thought my life couldn't get any worse, we found something worse than a lost human—a vampire. Sleeping. In my enchanted garden. Acting like it belonged to him. He refused to leave, ignored every single one of my threats, and had the audacity to look offended when we tried to kick him out. In the end, we had to force him to help with the shop just to make sure he wouldn’t be a freeloading parasite. And now? My once-perfect, peaceful life is in shambles. The shop is crowded. My workload has somehow doubled. My garden is infested with an insufferable mage and an even more insufferable vampire. And with February just around the corner, business is picking up, meaning I have even less time to deal with their nonsense. I never asked for this. I never wanted this. And yet, somehow, this is my life now. I am too old for this nonsense. Someone, send help!
Eilith_Veyne · 8.2k Views

SENTINEL: Echoes of Aethelburg

In the hyper-advanced, gleaming metropolis of Aethelburg, powered by the coveted and volatile Aetherium, the clandestine agency SENTINEL stands as the city's shield against myriad threats. Here, the lives of two exceptional teenagers are unexpectedly intertwined. Kaelen "Kael" Vance, a brilliant but socially oblivious tech whiz, is accidentally thrust into the perilous world of espionage, his natural genius for hacking and gadgetry making him an unconventional yet invaluable asset. He's partnered with the agency's prodigy, Seraphina "Sera" Sterling, the highly disciplined and strategically-minded adopted daughter of SENTINEL's formidable Director. Initially, the pair are like oil and water: Sera, the meticulous star pupil, is often exasperated by Kael's impulsive methods and disregard for protocol, while Kael finds her uptight and overly critical. However, as they are forced to collaborate on increasingly dangerous missions, their clashing styles begin to forge an undeniable synergy. Beneath Sera's professional and sometimes stern exterior lies a deeply caring and shy individual, whose sharp critiques of Kael often mask her growing concern for his safety – a concern Kael, in his charming obliviousness, consistently misinterprets. Together, they must defend Aethelburg from a rising tide of enemies: from "The Unseen Hand," a shadowy organization of disillusioned ex-agents aiming to dismantle SENTINEL from within; to a vengeful master hacker known as "Glitch" bent on crippling the city's digital heart; the anti-technology "Luddite Legion" seeking to drag the city back to a simpler era; and "The Curator," a mysterious figure manipulating events for ultimate control. While navigating deadly external threats and uncovering unsettling internal conspiracies that whisper of SENTINEL's own "dark history," Kael and Sera must also grapple with the complex, slowly blossoming feelings between them. Their journey is one of rivalry evolving into romance, confronting the burden of exceptional talents, and fighting to protect their home, even as its foundations are threatened by secrets and betrayals.
KiyoAsahiKaishi · 3k Views