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Worlds
With Voldemort triumphant, Harry Potter must lead a desperate underground rebellion to overthrow the Dark Lord and restore hope to a shattered wizarding world.
When a penniless American heiress arrives in Regency London's marriage market with nothing but wit and audacity, she must secure a titled husband before the ton discovers her family's fortune is a complete fabrication.
When America's economy collapses, desperate citizens volunteer for a Hunger Games-style competition broadcast on streaming platforms, where likes determine survival and cancel culture becomes literally deadly.
When Harry Potter arrives at Hogwarts in 1961, he discovers the wizarding world is fracturing over civil rights for magical creatures, and only he can prevent a war that will shatter both magical and Muggle Britain forever.
Characters
Arabella Worthington
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A clever American woman forced to masquerade as a wealthy heiress in London society after her merchant father's business collapsed, leaving the family destitute but desperate to maintain appearances.
Lady Penelope Fairfax
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The reigning queen of the ton and arbiter of social standing, whose approval could make or break Arabella's debut season.
Lord Christopher Ashford
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The Duke of Ashford's second son, known for his sharp wit and suspicious nature, who takes an immediate interest in the mysterious American newcomer with secrets in her eyes.
Margaret 'Maggie' Worthington
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Arabella's younger sister and confidante who helps maintain the elaborate charade while secretly dreaming of a love match rather than a mercenary marriage.
Dr. Sarah Westbrook
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The calculating showrunner and creator of 'The 2025 Games' who views contestants as content and weaponizes audience engagement for maximum drama.
Dante Rivera
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A charismatic ex-influencer with 10 million followers who enters the games to reclaim his lost fame and fortune after being canceled.