A Note Before You Begin
This book was built like a game.
If you’re here for a psychological character study, you can follow Elena’s point of view without worrying about anything else. Her story stands on its own as a narrative about agency—about carving out a path for herself when the world insists she is nothing.
But if you’re the kind of reader who loves hunting for clues, then there’s a second layer waiting for you: The world of the Volkovs is a puzzle. Every interaction is a move; every detail matters. Most of the hints have been seeded throughout the main story, but the full picture only comes together in the extras, where the hidden players step into the light and the threads finally connect.
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You're free to approach this story in any order. Start with the main text and let the mystery simmer, checking your theories against the extras at the end. Or begin with the extras if you prefer to understand the board before watching the game unfold. There is no wrong path—only the experience you choose.
Welcome to the Volkov mansion. Watch closely. No one is what they seem.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Real-world locations are used for narrative purposes only. All characters, events, and circumstances are fictional; any resemblance to actual persons or events is purely a coincidence.
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~ Phia 🖤