The story begins in Golden Rivers, a fictional prosperous city founded by five prominent founding families: O’Cean, Deverell, Landin, Oberst, and De Kure. These families hold significant historical, economic, and social influence, each being blessed by their respective gods and goddesses. The city's heritage is steeped in their intertwined legacies, making their children’s lives highly scrutinized and predetermined by family expectations. The story centers around Adeline O’Cean, and Maris, the goddess that has watched over the O'Cean family for generations. It follows Adeline's life through her friendships and relationships, and Maris's attempt to guide Adeline towards her destiny - one she believes will outshine any other legacies. Unknown to Adeline and the residents of Golden Rivers, they are being watched by celestial beings who are heavily invested in their lives - especially those of the founding families. These divine entities influence them, causing them to question their choices and navigate the pressures of their prestigious family legacies while striving to carve out their own paths. Will the powers above control their destiny, or can they take their life by their own reins? ***To my precious readers, I apologize but I'm currently taking a brief break. I will return by October 2024 (if not sooner) as I recover from my car accident and prepare for my move across the country. Please check out my Patreon (patreon.com/mezzonite) for more details and additional content. Thank you for your continued support. I hope to come back soon with an even better story for the next phase of my character's life.*** ***As I'm a new writer, I have used AI to assist me with editing. Please feel free to let me know if you notice any errors that was missed by the AI and myself. Thank you.***