King of Pride

Elias Thorne is a fighter who has spent his entire life building walls to protect his heart, convinced that his past is a ghost he can never outrun. As a trans man navigating the brutal, high-stakes world of underground fighting, he has learned that the only person he can rely on is himself. That is until he meets Julian, a man whose presence feels less like a coincidence and more like a haunting. Julian is a spirit tethered to the very arena where Elias bleeds for a living, a lingering soul seeking justice for a life cut short. What begins as a haunting turns into an unexpected, profound connection that transcends the boundaries of life and death. As a dangerous conspiracy threatens the only world Elias has ever known, the two men must bridge the gap between their realities to survive. This story weaves together the grit of the ring with a tender, supernatural romance that explores what it truly means to be seen. It is a tale of resilience, identity, and the courage to love someone who might not be there to hold your hand tomorrow. Prepare for a gripping suspense that strikes the perfect balance between adrenaline and deep, enduring affection.