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the dream lady [hp] : The Squib Who Rules the Night

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Synopsis: Selena Vale was a woman who had built her life through sheer effort and determination. From a poor background, she worked her way up to become a finance professor, only to die suddenly from a stroke—just like her father. But death was not the end. She awakens as Eleanora Donovan Vale, the daughter of a powerful wizarding noble and a muggle-born business heiress, in the world of Harry Potter. Yet, there's a catch—she’s a Squib, a child born to magical parents with no magic of her own. Or so everyone thinks. Eleanora is not entirely powerless. She possesses a rare and terrifying ability—she is a Dream Walker, a being capable of entering and influencing the dreams of others. Within the mystical Dream Realm, she can harvest emotions, manipulate subconscious fears, and even pull people into her own personal dream domain. The more emotions she gathers, the stronger she becomes—both in the dream world and the real one. Through experimentation, she makes a shocking discovery: Children’s dreams, though chaotic and dangerous, are the most lucrative. Adults’ minds are more structured but yield less power. And those with higher intelligence may pose a threat to her very existence. As she carefully navigates her new reality, balancing between her noble family's expectations and her secret life as a ruler of dreams, Eleanor must decide—will she accept her fate as a powerless Squib? Or will she carve her own path, using the one power no one else understands to rise to the top? In a world where magic is everything, Eleanor may just prove that dreams hold a power far beyond anyone’s imagination. Notice: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are purely the product of the author’s imagination or are used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real-life events is purely coincidental. Additionally, this work is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any real-world entities, religions, or organizations. If you believe otherwise, that is your own interpretation, and the author holds no accountability for any such assumptions. Furthermore, this work has been assisted by AI in its creation.
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The hum of the coffee shop was like any other a blend of clinking cups, hushed conversations, and the soft swish of the barista’s apron as they moved behind the counter. Adrian strode in, his sharp gaze barely flicking toward the order board as he walked past the line of people. His mind was preoccupied, his phone held firmly in one hand, eyes scanning through an email from his company’s legal team. He was too distracted by his thoughts to notice the petite figure standing in his path until it was too late. A gasp broke through the air, followed by the unmistakable sound of liquid splashing. Adrian's body jerked, the scalding hot coffee sloshing onto his dark gray suit just as his phone flew out of his hand. “Shit!” came the voice, soft but hurried, as the person in question scrambled to steady their own coffee cup and avoid more damage. Adrian barely had time to react as a small figure stepped back, eyes wide with panic. "I.I’m so sorry!" The voice trembled, and Adrian finally looked up to meet the wide, apologetic eyes of the person who had crashed into him. His gaze softened as he saw the clear panic on the other person’s face. The person in front of him was a young man slender, with messy dark hair and a few stray strands falling into his face. His eyes, a warm shade of brown, flicked nervously from the coffee splattered on Adrian’s suit to Adrian’s face. His lips parted in a silent apology as he clutched the coffee cup, looking for something to say, but the words seemed to fail him. Adrian’s frown deepened, his suit already ruined, but the surprise of the moment faded quickly. He tilted his head slightly, giving the man a once-over. "Are you alright?" Adrian asked, voice calm yet with an edge of amusement, despite the ruined suit. He reached for the napkins on the counter to dab at the coffee stains. The guy blinked rapidly, as if processing Adrian’s question. “Yeah, I... I mean, yeah, but oh god, your suit! I’m so sorry, I wasn’t paying attention!” His hands fluttered in the air awkwardly as he stepped forward, his movements frantic. Adrian couldn’t help but let out a small chuckle, shaking his head. “It’s fine, really. I’ve had worse.” His voice held a quiet authority, but something in his expression softened. He took a breath and added, “Not the first time something like this has happened.” The young man Kai, as Adrian now saw on his name tag bit his lip and exhaled a shaky breath. "I'm so embarrassed. I swear, I’m usually more careful." He finally seemed to calm down a little, though his nervousness lingered. Adrian couldn’t resist. “Seems like you’re a little distracted. What’s going on in that head of yours?” Kai blinked again, almost flustered. "Huh? Oh. Just... life, you know?" He laughed awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck. “Work stuff... which is apparently bad luck today.” He pointed toward the stain on Adrian’s suit, his fingers twitching nervously. Adrian’s eyebrow arched. “Work stuff, huh? What do you do?” Kai hesitated for a moment. “Uh... marketing. At... uh, a company. Not nearly as cool as... whatever it is you do.” Adrian chuckled again, shaking his head. “I’ll say this, though: I’m not in the marketing game. I’m actually... not great with people, so let’s just say you got me at a good moment. A coffee spill’s the least of my problems today.” His voice was smooth, almost teasing as he finally took in Kai’s nervousness. Kai looked embarrassed but a little relieved. “Well, if it helps, I’ll pay for a new suit?” “Too much of a hassle,” Adrian replied. “But you do owe me a drink. How about we get one sometime this weekend?” Kai blinked, clearly caught off guard. “Wait, you mean... after spilling coffee all over you?” Adrian smiled, a sly glint in his eyes. “Well, if you’re willing to make it up to me, why not?” Kai’s hesitation was palpable, but there was a playful curiosity there now, his shoulders relaxing as he gave a half-hearted laugh. “I’ll be honest, I wasn't expecting that...
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