She thought she was
writing fiction.
Until it started writing her back.
A psychological suspense romance series about obsession, manipulation, dangerous attraction — and an app that predicts reality before it happens.
// THE APP IS LIVE. IT IS WAITING FOR YOU.
One puzzle. Resets at midnight.
"Charisma is the disguise. Pay attention to the gravity."
"You were not supposed to find this page."
> Analyzing visitor metadata...
> Curiosity pattern detected.
> Trust variance: unstable.
> Reader route: pending.
"But now that you have… the system would like to ask you a few questions."
// LIVE AI. EMOTIONALLY OBSERVANT. SPOILER-AWARE.
Subjects of Interest
Lyra Duvall
"I wonder what it feels like to be noticed the way books promise—like the air rearranges to make room."
Subject: 17-year-old female. Long dark brown hair, soft natural texture. Pale warm-toned skin with subtle stress-darkened eyes. Slim build, realistic young adult proportions. Wears oversized hoodies, layered dark-academia outfits, black sweaters, loose jackets, plaid skirts, chunky boots, worn sneakers, silver jewelry. Style: dark academia, rainy-night energy, emotionally exhausted student aesthetic. Emotionally isolated, intelligent, anxious, hyperaware. Repeatedly ignores danger when emotional attachment is involved. Primary weakness: the need to feel chosen. Face usually thoughtful, emotionally overwhelmed, distant. Rare genuine smile softens the guarded expression. Notices small details others miss. The quiet girl people underestimate — emotionally intense beneath the surface, lonely in crowded rooms, invisible too long.
What would you do?
// THE SYSTEM IS LOGGING YOUR CHOICE.
Elias hands you his phone. The screen is open. He says 'go ahead — read anything.' You:
Choose your outcome.
Four books. Four routes. One subject. Read in order — Books One and Two are live.
Early Reader Reactions
Real enthusiasm from early readers. Recorded by the system.
★★★★★"This book is absolutely phenomenal. It's labeled as psychological suspense however it's way more than that. The mystery and intensity had me gripping my seat. It's eerie in the best possible way. If you want a suspense that keeps you on your toes long after the ending, this is the book for you."
// EARLY READER
★★★★★"I couldn't stop reading."
// EARLY READER
★★★★★"The concept is incredibly unique."
// EARLY READER
★★★★★"The tension is unreal."
// EARLY READER
★★★★★"I need Book 2 immediately."
// EARLY READER
Readers are calling it addictive, unsettling, and impossible to put down. Add your voice on Goodreads.
Reader Reactions
"Kael and Adrian are my favorites."
"I officially don't trust any 'this means nothing' post from you anymore."
"I'm only halfway through and already desperate for Book 2."
"This book gave me trust issues."
"The app is terrifying."
"I kept telling myself I'd stop after one chapter."
"Every time I thought I understood what was happening, I was wrong."
"I couldn't put it down."
"The suspense had me hooked."
"The ending broke me."
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Drafted.EXE: It Begins
By Tasha Lachut. The first transmission. The subject finds the app.
// HARDCOVER comes hand-signed with the exclusive character art print. PAPERBACK ships unsigned. ART PRINT is the standalone character art. All direct orders ship in 7–14 days.
Drafted.EXE: It Decides
By Tasha Lachut. The second transmission. The app starts choosing for her.
// PAPERBACK and KINDLE editions available now on Amazon. Signed hardcover coming soon.
Read them in order.
Book 2 references threads from Book 1 that the system will not explain twice. Start at the beginning, or the warnings won't land.
// KINDLE UNLIMITED READERS: BOTH BOOKS INCLUDED FREE
Which red flag would YOU ignore for the right person?
The system reopens in
FRIDAY · 04:04 AM · LOCAL TIME
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The music Lyra plays.
A curated playlist for late nights, unread messages, and the feeling of being watched.
// SOME SONGS FEEL LIKE WARNINGS. SOME FEEL LIKE CONFESSIONS.
THE INNER FILE
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The app has questions for you.
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