Critical Hit to the Heart

Milo Thorn never expected his ADHD-fueled impulse purchase of Comic-Con tickets would lead to the most important roll of his life. For five years, he's mastered the art of making Violet Lockhart laugh while keeping his feelings locked behind jokes and gaming references. But when a hotel booking mishap leaves them sharing one bed for an entire weekend, the carefully maintained friend zone starts crumbling faster than a failed saving throw.

Violet Lockhart has spent years building walls around her heart, communicating through actions rather than words, and convincing herself that what she feels for Milo is just friendship. She's obsessive about the things she loves—her studies, her routines, and the six-foot-six chaos gremlin who somehow understands her better than anyone else. But three nights in close quarters might force her to confront the feelings she's been too afraid to name.

Between cosplay mishaps, panel discussions, and late-night conversations in a too-small hotel room, Milo and Violet will have to decide if their friendship is worth risking for something more. Because sometimes the most terrifying adventure isn't fighting dragons—it's admitting you're in love with your best friend.