Every summer since they were kids, Y/N and her brother James have returned to the same secluded house, where long days blur into even longer nights alongside Luca and Sonny—the sons of their mum’s best friend. It’s a tradition that’s always felt untouchable, built on years of friendship, routine, and the kind of bond that only comes from growing up together. But this summer is different. At sixteen and seventeen, they’re no longer kids, and the house doesn’t feel the same. What used to be simple is now complicated—filled with parties that go too far, alcohol-fueled nights, and choices that carry consequences. Old dynamics begin to shift as tensions rise, arguments cut deeper, and unspoken feelings start surfacing in ways none of them are prepared for. The friendships that once felt unbreakable are tested as loyalty, jealousy, and desire blur the lines between them. And as the summer spirals further out of control, each of them is forced to confront who they are—and who they’ve become. Because by the end of it, this won’t just be another summer. It’ll be the one that changes everything.
Sixteen-year-old y/n —codenamed “Red Thorn”—is a runaway with powers no one fully understands, least of all herself. Engineered in the Red Room through a brutal mix of super-soldier enhancements and experimental energy exposure tied to the Mind Stone, Y/n can warp reality, manipulate minds, and unleash unpredictable bursts of chaos magic. Now on the run and barely holding herself together, she leaves behind a trail of unexplained stuff that draw the attention of the Avengers. To them,Y/n isn’t just another enhanced individual—she’s a destabilizing force connected to a larger, dangerous project. Their mission: find her and bring her in before her powers spiral beyond control. But y/n doesn’t trust heroes, systems, or anyone who claims they want to help. Shaped by a childhood of control, loss, and survival—including the death of her sister—she fights back against anyone who gets close. As the Avengers close in, the line between rescue and containment blurs—and y/n must decide whether she’s a weapon, a threat… or something more.
In 1864, a young woman’s future is not her own. At seventeen, Y/N is expected to become the perfect wife—pure, obedient, and silent. Her marriage to Edward Grove has already been arranged, a union built on duty rather than choice. In a society where stepping out of line can destroy a girl’s life, she is running out of time to hold onto the freedom she’s always longed for. Then something impossible happens. Luca Pierce wakes up in a world that shouldn’t exist—1864, far from the life he knew in 2010. Struggling to survive in a time with unforgiving rules, he takes on a new identity and tries to blend in. But nothing about this place feels right—especially not the way women are expected to live. When Luca meets Y/N, their connection is immediate—and dangerous. Because in a world ruled by reputation and strict morality, even the smallest act of defiance can have devastating consequences. As Y/N is pulled closer to a future she never chose, and Luca risks exposing himself with every step, they are forced to decide: Follow the roles they’ve been given… or risk everything to break free.