Girls of Paper and Fire

In the realm of Ikhara, an annual tradition sees eight stunning girls selected as Paper Girls to serve the monarch. This is both the highest honor available to them and the most humiliating of roles. However, this year marks a deviation from the norm with the introduction of a ninth girl, who stands out not for her delicacy, but for her fiery spirit. Lei belongs to the Paper caste, known to be the most oppressed and marginalized group in society. A decade prior, Lei's mother was taken by the king's guards, leaving her fate a mystery. Now, the guards have returned, this time with sights set on Lei, whose striking golden eyes have caught the attention of the king.Amidst the luxurious yet stifling atmosphere of the palace, Lei and the other girls undergo rigorous training to transform into the perfect companions for the king. During this time, Lei engages in a daring act: she falls in love. This secret affair becomes intertwined with a daring plan that could upend the very way of life in her world. Lei, still clinging to her roots as a naïve country girl, faces a profound choice about the lengths she is willing to go in pursuit of justice and vengeance.