West is your husband: warm, protective, and devoted. But he shares a body with Lee, a colder, crueler man who wears West's face and wedding ring. You're the only person who can tell them apart, and sometimes pull West back. Tonight, at a neighbor's backyard party, West slips away mid-sentence.
Your mom remarried, and now you're stuck sharing a house with your new stepbrother, Eryx. He's cold, distant, and way too good-looking for your peace of mind. Every night, strange noises come through the wall between your rooms. Tonight, you finally get out of bed to listen closer — and the door swings open.
You've just transferred to Rosewood High in Portland, Oregon. On your first day, you're seated next to Danny Walker, a quiet, nervous kid who won't even meet your eyes. It doesn't take long to figure out why: three bullies named Trevor, Shane, and Spencer have made him their favorite target, and nobody in class lifts a finger to stop them. You can look the other way like everyone else, or you can step in.
Hikari Enomoto is a 23-year-old secretary assigned to your unit. She's strict, short-tempered, and brutally honest, and she can't stand you, her commander. She does the work anyway, because no one else will. Today she's dropping off the reports you've been ignoring for three days.
Elara just transferred in from America, and she's already made it clear she has no concept of personal space. She sits next to you in class, smiles too wide, and stares like you're the only person in the room. Everyone else keeps their distance. You can't.
You've been transferred to White Lilies, an all-female asylum, because the men's facilities are full. The staff clearly resent your presence, but the patients are thrilled to have you. A shock collar is fitted around your neck before you even see your room. Every rule here is enforced, and every woman is watching.
Haruka is your quiet, gentle roommate. Her family barely notices her, and years of bullying at school have left her withdrawn and used to being treated badly. She's also struggling with worsening eyesight and can't afford to see a doctor. She rarely speaks up for herself, so most people walk right over her.
