betrayal

They called her the daughter of death, a deadly assassin whose name alone struck terror into the hearts of the powerful. When her own story ended in blood, she opened her eyes as Shen Yelan, the disgrace of the Shen family. Called a jinx and a bad omen, she was despised and scorned by the very people who should have protected her. But after a kidnapping incident, the weak Shen Yelan was gone. In her place was the cold and lethal soul of the legendary assassin. After a lifetime of killing, she craved only a peaceful, ordinary life. But first, she had one final mission: revenge. Every debt must be repaid. There’s just one problem. For some reason, a certain second young master won’t leave her alone. Everyone in the city knows about Huo Ziyan. Cold as winter frost, handsome as sin, and absolutely untouchable. He had built his own business empire before the age of twenty and crushed anyone foolish enough to cross him. Rumor had it he doesn't have a heart. So why did he keep showing up wherever she went? . . . “Baby, you said this was your last mission.” “It is.” “Then after it's over, marry me, okay?” “……Get lost.”

In a huge, black mansion lived a mysterious yet dangerous man—Lucca Knight. No one dared to get close to him, for his power had overthrown many enemies. But one day, his master told him that his life would only last for a year. If he wished to live for eternity, he had to find the ring—a ring that held the power of everlasting life. Finding it, however, would not be easy. He first had to locate its keeper. On the other hand, Seraphina Blake— a hopeless and depressive woman whose life was in chaos struggled to get by. Love was the last thing she believed in until her path collided with Lucca's in the deadly hunt for the ring. One sought eternity. The other just wanted to live. But the ring may demanded more than either was willing to give.

‘How cliché. I’ve read countless novels where the Hero is betrayed by their companions… but was I wrong to trust those who fought beside me for nearly six decades?’ ----- Betrayal. A word many live in fear of. A word some never expect… until it happens. A word that completely shatters one’s view of life. Just like any other heroic tale, Simon was the Hero of Earth, the one who defeated the Demon King and was about to end the war between races with his companions. Yet, in the end, he was betrayed by his own companions for reasons he never understood. Instead of finding death, Simon found rebirth. To his horror, he reincarnated as the very race he had devoted his entire life to exterminating… a race he despised, feared, and was disgusted by. Reborn as a demon infant within one of the most impoverished demon tribes, Simon found himself at the very bottom of a world he once sought to destroy. Fortunately, he was not entirely abandoned. His unique Seven Star Blessing, bestowed by his patron God, followed him through reincarnation. Armed with this Blessing and the Demonic Magic of his new race, Simon now harbors an ambition greater than ever before… to rise higher than he ever did as the Hero of Earth. To become a God. But the path forward is far from simple. Betrayals from those he would never expect. Endless trials and tribulations. And the lingering question of identity… Should he cling to his past as a human hero, or embrace his nature as a demon to survive? Can Simon abandon his hatred and live among demons? Will he erase his past entirely and fully embrace his demonic nature? Will his thirst for revenge drag him deeper into darkness… Or will he rise above it? In the end… Will he be devoured… or will he devour all?

Anna Brown spent her life saving others. A brilliant cancer specialist in New York, she believed in healing, in love, and in the perfect life she built with her husband, Alexander Knight. Until one night shattered everything. A forgotten past awakens. A mysterious book appears. And a name begins to whisper through the wind— Shou Feng. The feared god of destruction. A being born from shadows… bound to a destiny written in blood and fate. When the worlds of science and magic collide, Anna is pulled into a truth far older than her life. Betrayal, power, and a love that should never exist begin to unfold around her. He was created to destroy. She was meant to heal. But when the healer touches darkness… even the gods begin to tremble. Because some loves are strong enough to defy fate. And when hearts rebel against destiny— even gods can fall.

"So naive, Melanie. So stupid." Those were the last words I heard before a bullet ended my life. Betrayed by my best friend and murdered by her boyfriend, I thought it was the end. Instead, I woke up in a cold wedding hall, wearing a dress worth a kingdom and staring into the icy eyes of Duke Draven Everfrost. I’ve transmigrated into The Duke’s Obsession—as Seraphina Helene Valemont, the villainess destined to be executed by her own husband for treason. My wedding vows haven't even been spoken, yet the Duke has already declared my silence as submission. In this world of ruthless aristocrats and deadly magic, I have only two goals: Avoid the executioner's blade. Never trust anyone again. But with a mysterious "System" breathing down my neck and a husband who treats me like a political prisoner, surviving the first night might be harder than avoiding the end of the book. [MISSION UPDATE: PRIMARY OBJECTIVE - AVOID EXECUTION. CURRENT RISK: CRITICAL.]

When a Luna turns cold, her heart begins to lose interest. How disappointing that truth is. “You’re my mate. My Luna and it is your duty to give me an heir.” “But I no longer want to be your Luna.” I respond and Immediately, his eyes goes dark. The man I once chased, the man I once thought was my forever. Now, I feel nothing but exhaustion. My wolf, Kira, is quiet and withdrawn from the mate bond. “I’m tired, Mateo,” I say. “Tired of pretending this bond still means anything.”

 “I want to live too...” Those were the last words he uttered before being left behind, torn apart by the fallen. Yet betrayal, anger, and frustration were not the deepest emotions he felt. Not even the pain of being ripped apart, flesh by flesh. It was clarity, much like his name. Lucid understood then that maybe, just maybe, he had spent his life the wrong way. Perhaps, in his next life, he would have better luck. However, Lucid awakens in a strange purple forest that feels both foreign and strangely familiar. Against all odds he had survived; he had not been reincarnated. Nor transmigrated into another body. He remembers everything; that much remains clear. He is still himself. Yet his face is hidden behind a peculiar haze of mist-like substance, and his body is covered in torn rags. Suddenly a voice chimes inside his head—a beautiful, elegant voice. A voice that seems to belong to a long-fallen deity named Alice. But upon realization, she is just as lost as he is. She cannot remember her own past, and yet, she carries a hope he himself lacks. Alice guides him forward through the scattered realms, and as they journey together, Lucid may be the only thing capable of restoring this fallen deity to her former divinity. And in return, she may be the only one capable of leading him home. Or perhaps fueling the twisted desire buried deep within him. Revenge. After all, he has not forgotten.  *** What to Expect •  Slow-burn •  Transmigration, Isekai and fantasy •  An overpowered protagonist forced through brutal struggle and grit •  Heavy moral conflicts, difficult choices, and the weight of duty •  A consistent main cast that grows and supports one another •  Mystery-driven worldbuilding •  Character-focused progression •  Subtle romance  *** Join my Discord! https://linktr.ee/Cr1msonLight

One kiss. One curse. Bond her to misery. She was meant to die. He was never meant to love. Missy's life ended in betrayal—by the man she trusted, by the people she worked for and served with everything she had. She lost everything—her career, her dignity, her love ... and finally her life. But death does not take her. Saved by a mysterious man who appeared whenever death reached for her, she didn't realize she had already crossed a line no living soul should survive. But he is not a savior. He is Raven.

He threw money on the bed after our one-night stand. I threw it back in his face at his own inauguration. By sundown, we were engaged. By the week's end — married. Franklin Flemington needed a wife to secure his empire. I needed a miracle to save my family. For two years, we played our parts flawlessly — the golden couple the whole city envied. Behind closed doors, I was invisible to him. When the two years were up, I handed him divorce papers without blinking. He stared at me like I'd lost my mind. "I've given you everything a husband should. What more do you want from me, Octavia?" I smiled, signed my name, and walked out. I thought that was the end. I thought I'd finally won. I forgot one thing — Franklin Flemington has never lost anything in his life. And he has no intention of starting with me. Game on.

Nathan thought leaving their past behind—the mistakes that forced him and his mother to run—would give them both a fresh start. A new home. A wealthy stepfather. A life far from the secrets that haunt him. But nothing is as simple as it seems. In a world of wealth and power, Nathan finds himself trapped in a new kind of hell. He meets Zane, his safe space, his stepbrother’s best friend—everything he could ever wish for. But it’s Kieran, his new stepbrother, who makes everything harder. Cold, dangerous, and obsessed, Kieran won’t let him go. Kieran holds Nathan’s past over his head, threatening to expose everything. Nathan will do anything to protect the one person who’s always been there for him—his mother. He must keep his darkest secret buried. But in a world full of rich, spoiled kids, drugs, sex, and murder, the pressure begins to crush him. As everything spirals out of control, Nathan is forced to choose: Keep his secret hidden and protect his mother… or let everything burn to the ground. Note: This story explores dark and mature themes such as obsession, crime, substance abuse, and toxic relationships. It is intended for mature audiences.

The Untainted Synopsis What happens when beauty refuses to be distracted? Rihannat was born into a poor home — not poor in love, not poor in values — but poor in material things. She is the only child of her parents, raised in a small but peaceful household where faith is stronger than fortune and character is worth more than gold. From childhood, her parents planted two things deep inside her heart: fear of Allah and self-respect. And she grew… beautifully. Not just in face — but in mind, in discipline, in grace. Rihannat is blessed with striking beauty that turns heads without her trying. But beyond her beauty lies intelligence sharp enough to silence rooms, morals firm enough to resist pressure, and faith strong enough to withstand temptation. She carries herself with quiet dignity, never loud, never desperate for attention. As the saying goes, a blossomed flower will always attract butterflies. And butterflies come. Suitors from wealthy homes. Sons of businessmen. Men who promise comfort, luxury, and a life free from struggle. Some come sincerely. Others come because they see her beauty as something to possess. But Rihannat has a different mindset. She believes beauty alone is not an achievement. She believes that when beauty fades — and it always does — what remains must be substance. Skill. Impact. Legacy. “Beauty without accomplishment,” she often tells herself, “is a decorated emptiness.” So she rejects them. Not because she is proud. Not because she is heartless. But because she refuses to exchange her future for temporary comfort. She hardens her heart against distraction. Against emotional manipulation. Against the whispers of Shaytan and the glitter of the world. While others chase relationships, she chases purpose. Her dream? To rise. To break the chain of poverty in her family. To become a successful, respected career woman. To give her parents a life where they never have to worry about bills again. But the journey to the top is never smooth. Along the way, she faces betrayal — from people she once called friends. Jealousy grows in silent corners. Smiles hide competition. Support turns into silent rivalry. And then… there is him. The one who loves her quietly. The one who watches her strength and admires it from a distance. The one who helps her in secret — stretching her wings without taking credit. Supporting her dreams without demanding attention. Protecting her name without announcing his loyalty. He hides behind friendship. Because he is afraid. Afraid that if he speaks too soon, she will reject him like the others. Afraid that his heart will not survive the blow. Afraid of losing even the small space he occupies in her life. So he waits. He waits while she builds. He waits while she fights. He waits while she conquers. And in his quiet waiting, he becomes the wind beneath her wings — unseen, but essential. Will Rihannat ever discover the silent love beside her? Will she allow herself to feel — after building walls so high? Will success change her? Will betrayal break her? Or will faith carry her through it all? The Untainted is not just a love story. It is a journey of ambition, faith, discipline, heartbreak, growth, jealousy, sacrifice, and pure love that asks for nothing in return. This story will make you smile. It will frustrate you. It will make you angry at injustice. It will make you emotional. And it will remind you that sometimes, the purest love is the one that waits without pressure. So… Let’s begin this journey together. New episodes drop every day at 7:30 PM. Are you ready? Say yes if you are. And please — respect creativity. Do not plagiarize this book. — Olukoya Zainab Follow on Facebook: Queen Zainab Stories.

"Forgive me, my soul," he said, knowing it was probably the last time he would see the love of his life. *** Simply put, King Agust was the devil in plain clothes. A raging Lycan with an unwavering desire to wipe out werewolves, he was the ultimate danger to a race whose only mistake was sharing the same blood as that of his father— a werewolf alpha who ruined him and left him consumed by hatred. Like a mad king, Agust waged relentless wars to drive them into hiding. Until he met Park. Ruler of Kiyoto, the last standing werewolf pack, Alpha Park was everything Agust despised yet could not ignore; fearless, defiant, powerful, and unforgiving, with a deep hatred for the Lycan king. So much so that when he learned they were mates, Park rejected Agust on the very day they met. And Agust… took it as a challenge. But when his Lycan army attacked Kiyoto without his approval, Agust burned them all, triggering a revolution. In the middle of that revolution, an enemy with a familiar face arose, threatening everything Agust held dear. Even then, the only thing Agust cared for was the one man who made him weak in the knees. Alpha Park. Would Agust win both wars?

What if you were rejected three times over—by your family, by society, and by the world itself? This is not a tale of vengeance, nor the story of a barbaric conqueror. It is the story of someone who possesses overwhelming power, yet wishes for nothing more than to be accepted and live as an ordinary human. Al is the true-born son of the noble Virellano family. But seventeen years ago… he was swapped at birth, abandoned at an orphanage, and forgotten by his own blood. Now, he has returned. Not as a guest. Not as an intruder. But as the real young master. The problem? That family… has grown to love the child who isn’t even theirs. Al doesn’t care. He’s not interested in fake affection, inheritance, or the family throne. All he wants is a normal life—an existence where he can finally be accepted, not as a terrifying creature, not as a monster, but as a human. But within his body lies a forgotten ancient energy. And the sealed living weapon he carries… is slowly awakening. This world is far from simple. Beneath the glittering lives of nobles lies a hidden system of energy, ancient races, and long-dead magic… waiting to rise again.

After the Royal General’s death, Dionus fractures. Esmeralda Malcolm. The daughter of the fallen hero, a forbidden Blood-Hound without a Wolf, was meant to vanish. Until her nineteenth birthday. An ancient contract awakens. She becomes Mistress to the Seven Princes of Sin: immortal brothers of astounding power and fragile minds. A silver-haired vampire who treasures her: “My lady, your fists are too precious. Let me handle him.” A werewolf warlord with terrifyingly obedient men: “Dear Mistress, your command?” A seven-star chef feeding her by hand: “Say the word, and a king’s feast awaits.” A hidden system measures their loyalty. But the Second Alpha Prince returns. The only man who remembers the girl behind her smile. And the ancient Rogue King, prophecy of extinction, has revived… and he’s coming for the girl who saved his life. When kingdoms hunt her to control Alpha Kings and Princes… Esme only laughs. If they want her… they’ll have to survive her monsters first.

In a world where destiny awakens at eighteen and the constellations carve their mark upon the chosen, empires rise and fall by the power of Celestial Cores. Zhan Linhuan was once Yuèlín’s most revered general, believed to bear the divine White Tiger Core — a warrior of unmatched discipline who personally trained the empire’s crown prince, Long Weitian. To the world, he was loyalty incarnate. In truth, he was a shadow. His true nature was the rare Moonlight Fox Core — masters of concealment, capable of masking their sigil and identity beneath flawless illusion. The White Tiger was only ever a mask. His brilliance was earned through ruthless training and years as Mánhuāng’s most lethal spy. When war erupted, Yuèlín fell from within. The royal family was slaughtered and the young crown prince presumed dead before his power had fully awakened. Or so the world believed. Five years later, Long Weitian returned, the only bearer of spiritual core of the devine Dragons of his generation, supreme of all and born to rule. Forged by obsession and honed through bloodshed, he conquered Yuèlín and Mánhuāng alike, unifying both beneath his throne at twenty-four. His first decree as an emperor was simple: Find Zhan Linhuan. Alive. Yet it changed Linhuan's little harmonious life significantly. Stripped of power and hunted by two nations, with a bounty on his head and no path left to run, he made the most inhumane decision of his life—selling himself into the slave markets, trading his freedom to secure his family’s escape into distant hiding. He believed his past would never find him there — until he was bought by a mysterious veiled figure, the only person Linhuan had ever feared to confront, now standing before him not as a fallen prince, but as a tyrant emperor. Crimson eyes burned like a rising inferno as a frosty voice claimed him intimately, “Welcome back, Shizun...” Caught between ownership and obsession, vengeance and captivity, what fate awaits Linhuan, the fallen Moonlight?

They called me a battery. Plug in, drain dry, discard. For three years, I healed every wound the Darkflame Guild inflicted on others—while they inflicted new ones on me. Then they killed my only friend to buy my silence. They should have killed me instead. Now I have a new ability: Decay. Every touch I give looks like healing. But inside, I'm counting down the hours until their powers crumble from within—naturally, untraceable, perfectly fatal. I've joined a new guild. I smile at my enemies every morning. I heal them when they ask. And one by one, they're going to rot.

"In her first life, she was a pawn. In this one, she'll be the player." She was destroyed overnight. Accused of corporate fraud. Branded a traitor. Watched by the entire city as her reputation collapsed beneath flashing cameras and ruthless headlines. The evidence came from Knox Global. From the empire ruled by Adrian Knox — the most untouchable CEO in the industry. Her fiancé. He never publicly defended her. But he never looked away either. When she opens her eyes, she’s back one year before the scandal. Before the forged documents. Before the boardroom betrayal. Before her name became a headline. This time, Elara Vale remembers everything. The directors who switched sides too easily. The investigation that moved too quickly. The silence that felt more deliberate than guilt. Was Adrian Knox the architect of her destruction— Or the only one fighting a war she never saw? She won't beg. She won't break. Because in a world built on secrets-- Love is either your greatest weakness... Or your sharpest weapon. As she steps back into a world of billion-dollar deals and silent corporate battles, one thing is certain: She won’t be the pawn again. And this time, she’s watching him too.

One must see through the deceit of one's very own truth. Do you believe in the Old Gods? This story follows the life of a young African boy, who was ripped from the life he had known and thrown into an unforgiving one where a single mistake could cost him everything. Being branded a "thrall", he was to be sold but an unforeseen event swept him ashore in the heart of the Norsemen, the Vikings. What fate has the Gods chosen for this child? is it one of salvation or one of destruction? COVER IS OWNED BY ME!

Maya Adeniyi is a "shadow." Working out of a crowded bullpen in a Lagos high-rise, she is the secret architect behind the success of Sterling Transport. She possesses a surgical mind for data and a genius for corporate strategy, but none of it carries her name. Instead, her demanding boss, Juliana Vane, takes the credit, the bonuses, and the glory, while Maya stays invisible to keep her paycheck and support her younger sisters. ​For Maya, invisibility is a survival tactic—until the system breaks. ​When a high-stakes maritime crisis strands forty-two freight vessels in the North Sea, the company’s automated logic fails, and the senior directors are paralyzed. But deep within the company's digital audit logs, a pattern emerges that catches the eye of the man on the 89th floor. ​Marcus Sterling, the enigmatic and cold CEO, doesn't care about hierarchy; he cares about precision. He recognizes a "ghost" in the data—a mind operating at a level far above the executives in the boardroom. ​Pulled from the safety of her cubicle and summoned to the untouchable heights of executive power, Maya is given a single, impossible command: Solve it. ​Now, Maya must decide if she is ready to trade her anonymity for influence. To save the company, she must present a radical, high-risk solution that will expose her boss’s incompetence and put a target on her own back. In a world where power is stolen and genius is hidden, Maya is about to find out what happens when the shadow finally steps into the light.

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT Hebner Grand spent a lifetime as a shadow, a powerless human forced to bow before the whims of the gifted. When the abyss finally offered him a choice—to be a savior or a scourge—he chose to burn the world that broke him. Now, as the absolute Demon Lord, his word is law and his power is unrivaled. Hannah McKay is a brilliant scientist driven by a single, desperate goal: Project Y- a goal born not only from duty, but from a loss that still haunts her. Her life’s work depends on creating a serum to pacify the aggressive demon hordes, and the final, vital ingredient is the genetic material of the Demon Lord himself. She has successfully harvested from every lower demon tier, but Hebner is a statistical anomaly. Despite the endless parade of succubi and sirens sent to his bed, he remains unmoved. He never releases; his body is a fortress that denies pleasure and refuses to surrender its seed. Desperate to save what remains of humanity, Hannah infiltrates the dark palace disguised as a lowly human servant. She knows the risks: Hebner harbors a visceral, cold hatred for her kind, viewing humans as the cause of his early misery. Her mission is simple but dangerous: 1. Seduce the most powerful being in existence. 2. Trigger a physical release that no one else has managed to elicit. 3. Harvest the sperm sample necessary to complete Project Y. As Hannah navigates the halls of the demon palace, she finds that Hebner isn't just a monster—he is a man fueled by a deep-seated ache for the respect he was never shown. When she finally catches his eye, the friction between his hatred for humans and his undeniable, carnal curiosity creates a volatile spark. Hannah expected a cold extraction. She didn't expect the overwhelming intensity of a king who has held back his desires for an eternity. To get the sperm sample she needs, she must break through his iron self-control, but in doing so, she risks falling for the very demon she intended to neutralize. In a world of shadows and power, their union becomes a battle of wills.