Raise your hand if you’ve ever stayed up until 4 AM on a Tuesday because you physically couldn't put a book down until the characters finally kissed. 🙋‍♀️

Raise your other hand if you’ve ever ignored a text from a real-life human because a fictional man with wings (or fangs, or just a really good brooding face) was groveling for forgiveness.

If you’re reading this, you know the drill. Romance isn’t just a genre for us; it’s a lifestyle. It’s our comfort zone, our emotional release, and let’s be honest… it’s where the bar for men is set appropriately high.

But lately, the vibe has shifted. We aren't just reading anymore. We are evolving. We’ve gone from hiding our books to dissecting them, and now, we are ready for something that hits different.

Let’s take a walk through the eras of our collective obsession, and talk about why Fated is what we’ve all been waiting for.

Era 1: The "Hide the cover" Years

We have to pay our respects to the OGs. The paperback era.

You remember this era. It smelled like old paper and featured cover models who clearly didn't own shirts. There was a thrill to it—sneaking a peek at the "good parts" and hoping no one looked over your shoulder on the bus.

But looking back? It was a struggle for control. We were totally at the mercy of the author. How many times have you screamed internally because the heroine forgave the hero way too easily? Or when the "fade to black" happened right when the tension was finally snapping? We were passengers, just along for the ride, forced to accept whatever crumbs of dopamine the author gave us.

Era 2: The Group Chat (aka BookTok)

Then, everything changed. We got e-readers (privacy, finally!) and we found each other on the internet.

Suddenly, we had a vocabulary. We stopped saying "I like love stories" and started saying: "I am looking for a high-fantasy, enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn with a 'Who Did This To You' subplot and a 4/5 spice rating."

We validated each other. We proved that wanting the villain to win wasn't a red flag, it was a preference. We built TBR piles that will outlive us all.

But even with the best recommendations in the world, we still hit the wall. The Book Hangover. You finish the series, you close the app, and you’re left staring at the ceiling, feeling empty because you aren't actually in that world. You’re just watching it.

Era 3: Main Character Energy (For real this time)

Here is the truth: We are tired of being the third wheel.

We don't just want to watch the girl get the guy. We want to be the girl. We want the agency to make the messy choices, or the smart choices, or the choices that lead to absolute chaos.

That’s why we built Fated.

We got tired of waiting for an author to write the exact specific scenario we had in our heads. We wanted a system that let us be the Main Character, without the limits.

The "Choose your own heartbreak"

Think of Fated like a book that writes itself as you play. You aren't locked into a script. If you want to be a brat to the love interest? Do it. See how he reacts. If you want to play the long game and make him work for it? He’ll have to put in the effort.

The Spice Dial (Because we have needs)

Some days, you want the plot. You want the lore, the world-building, the emotional angst. Other days? You want the door wide open. We built Fated so you can control the temperature. No more skipping boring chapters, and no more "fade to black" unless you want it.

The Boyfriend who doesn't ghost

This is the part that feels like magic. We used some pretty wild tech to make sure the characters actually remember you. They reference things you said three chapters ago. They learn what you like. It’s the closest thing to a "Book Boyfriend" coming to life without the need for a fae bargain.

Welcome to Fated

The evolution is complete. We’re done just reading about the adventure. It’s time to actually go on one.

So, clear your schedule (and maybe grab a glass of wine). The story is waiting, but this time? You’re the one holding the pen.

Join the waitlist for Fated right here. Let’s get messy.