Prologue: Blood, Betrayal, and Rebirth

I was the one who took the blows meant for Emily. I lost my future, my body, and everything I could have been. She became a star. And in the end, she let the world believe I was her monster.

One of her fans found me. I remember the knife, the hot spray of blood, and Emily’s face on the TV above me—cold, untouched. As my world faded, her words echoed: 'If it weren’t for you, how could Jason have gone to jail! I want you to pay for my lost love with your life!'

Then—darkness, pain, and a sudden jolt. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day Emily was dragged into the woods by Jason. This time, I swore I’d watch coldly from the sidelines. Let the jerk and the ungrateful girl fend for themselves.