Karson, a struggling film school graduate, finds his career sabotaged when a powerful benefactor steals his lead role. Frustrated, he wanders into a mystical manor and finds himself transported across time. Inside this ancient setting, he is stunned to meet the Emperor—who reveals he is also a modern time traveler! Together, they navigate lethal palace intrigues and high-stakes battles of wits. After defeating the shadow forces of the past, Karson awakes to find his modern world forever changed. Was it all a dream, or has the Emperor's power followed him back? A witty and sweet story of high-society fantasy and fated heart. Success is his new reality.