Seventeen Stolen Papers and Seven Days Left

Chapter 1

This was the seventeenth time my boyfriend handed over my research to Melanie.

The System, silent for three years, suddenly chimed in my head.

"Host, you have failed to become the valedictorian as agreed. In seven days, your heart will stop, and you will die."

Seven days.

That exact day happened to be our anniversary.

My knuckles turned white as Travis wrapped his arm around my shoulder, murmuring softly.

"Melanie grew up as an orphan. Just have some pity on her. Once she makes