betrayal

The Northern Lands are destroyed. Her family is ruined. And Liu Lanzhi dies by the hands of the man she once loved. Taken as a concubine by the Scarlet Dragon Empire’s ruthless crown prince, Yun Qingyu, Liu Lanzhi endures betrayal, abuse, and the loss of everything she holds dear—including her child. In the end, the man she sacrificed everything for kills her without mercy. But death is not the end. Liu Lanzhi awakens five years in the past, back before her fall—back in the arms of her murderer. This time, she will not love him. This time, she will not submit. If fate demands she walk the same path again, then she will turn it into a battlefield. Schemes will replace devotion. Revenge will replace love. And every debt—blood for blood—will be repaid. Yun Qingyu believes she is still the woman he can control. He couldn’t be more wrong. Because this rebirth is not her second chance at love. --------------------- Little Miss Series (1) Little Miss Devil: The President's Mischievous Wife (completed) (2) Little Miss Witch: Revenge of the Tainted Angel (completed) (3) Little Miss Trouble: The Emperor's Rebellious Consort (4) Little Miss Sunshine: Conquer the Emperor's Heart (5) Little Miss Heiress: The 30 Days Free Trial Lover (on hold) (6) Little Miss Fae: Banshee in the Modern World (7) Little Miss Immortal: The Nine-Tailed Imperial Consort

In the shadows of New York’s ruthless underworld, Vittorio Calderone rules with blood and iron. Cold. Calculating. Untouchable. Until he claims her — the fiery daughter of his sworn enemy. Sold by her own father to settle a crushing debt, Liora Rossi becomes the mafia king’s captive overnight. She despises everything he stands for: the violence, the power, the unbreakable code of omertà. But Vittorio’s obsessive gaze burns through her defenses, awakening a dangerous heat she cannot ignore. Trapped in his luxurious penthouse, every defiance only tightens his possessive hold. In a world where betrayal means death and loyalty is sealed in blood, Liora must decide — will she break beneath his dark desires, or will her rebellion spark a war that consumes them both? One touch could ignite an empire… or destroy it. Warning: This story contains mature content, explicit violence, obsessive love, and intense sexual scenes. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Not suitable for those under 18.

A single betrayal hurled Ethan Veil into death. What he thought was the end instead became the beginning—an unexpected step into the realm of Reapers, where he was forced to join a secretive organization known as the Nightmare Investigation Bureau. Here, there is no light—only endless archives and truths long buried. Each dossier corresponds to a nightmare case, and Ethan must search for answers between absurdity and horror. Yet as the investigations deepen, he begins to uncover a terrifying truth: his greatest enemy is none other than the person closest to him. Is it the entanglement of fate—or the careful weave of conspiracy? As each page of the dossiers turns, Ethan realizes: the true enemy may not be the nightmares at all, but the one he knows best.

Maya has always lived on the edges of a family that never truly felt like hers—craving love, attention, and a place to belong. In a house where her stepsister seems to shine effortlessly, Maya learns to survive in silence, burying her emotions beneath forced smiles.

One rejection was supposed to end her. Instead, it woke something ancient. ​Elara was a faithful member of the Black Ridge Pack, despite being "wolf-less." But on the night of the Blood Moon Festival, her world shatters. Publicly rejected by Alpha Silas and cast into the deadly shadows of the forest, she is left for dead. ​But the woods hold secrets older than the packs. Deep in the dark, Elara encounters the Lunar Sentinel, a power that offers her a choice: die a victim, or rise as the shadow they should have feared. Now, Elara is returning for her requiem—and the Black Ridge Pack will finally learn that a wolf-less girl can be the most dangerous predator of all.

When Orion, the leader of the Nightshade Pack, finds an injured woman near his territory, he makes an impulsive decision to bring her into his pack for treatment. Doubts linger, as she may be a spy sent by the Enclave, led by the ruthless Luna, Victoria. What was supposed to be a straightforward case of recovery quickly becomes complicated. When Sophia awakens, she is plagued by amnesia, remembering only her name. Orion faces a dilemma: should he send her away or allow her to stay? Ultimately, he decides to keep her until her memories return. As Sophia adjusts to life in the Nightshade Pack, a deep connection forms between her and Orion. They begin to realize they belong together, but what will happen when Sophia’s memories start returning in fragments? Will those memories destroy not only their bond but also the safety of the entire pack? NB: Luna in this novel is a different concept, it doesn't just mean the wife of the Alpha. And also this book is rated 18.

Lina Chen wakes from a coma with her engagement ring, her ex-boyfriend's face in her mind, and no memory of the past two years. To her shock, a ring adorns her finger—not the one her ex gave her. A pair of twins call her "mama." And a devastatingly handsome CEO, Ethan Blackwood, claims to be her husband. She doesn't recognize any of them. Terrified and disoriented, Lina rejects this strange new life and returns to her family and her ex-boyfriend, Ryan—the man she believes she was about to marry. They welcome her with open arms. But something is wrong. Ryan is unusually close to her best friend, Chloe. Her parents dodge every question about Ethan. And no one can explain why she has a scar on her wrist or why she flinches at the sight of stairs. Then the memories begin to surface in fragments. A restraining order against Ryan. Chloe's hand on her back—pushing. A letter Lina wrote before the coma: "If I forget, find me. Don't give up." Lina secretly reconnects with Ethan and the twins. He doesn't pressure her to remember. He simply shows her evidence—videos, documents, a diary—that paints a horrifying picture: her coma wasn't an accident. Her memory loss was induced. And the people she trusts most are the ones who erased her. Now Lina must pretend she's still lost while piecing together the truth. Because the closer she gets to remembering, the closer someone gets to silencing her forever. She thought she woke to a nightmare. But the real nightmare is the life she's desperate to forget.

The night Lila died, she finally understood something. Trust… was a luxury only fools could afford. Betrayed by the two people she loved most—her lover and her step-sister—Lila’s life ended in cold blood. But death wasn’t the end. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself back in the past… alive, unharmed, and given a second chance. This time, something is different. She can see it. Numbers floating above everyone’s heads. Charm. Luck. Intelligence. And most importantly— Danger Level. The people she once trusted now reveal their true nature, their hidden intentions exposed in cold, undeniable numbers. Her charming lover? Danger Level: 100. Her perfect step-sister? Far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Armed with her new ability, Lila won’t make the same mistakes again. This time, she won’t be the victim. She’ll be the one in control. And as she begins to uncover the truth behind her death… one thing becomes clear— The real danger was never just them. It was the world itself.

Jasmine Towers married billionaire Keith Acland in an arranged marriage meant to benefit two powerful families. There was no love, no romance—and Jasmine accepted it. As the CEO’s wife, she devoted herself to maintaining the perfect image and raising her son to become the rightful heir of the Acland family. Everything collapses when Keith’s former lover returns… with a child she claims is his. Overnight, Jasmine’s position is questioned. Her son’s inheritance is threatened. And the woman who once stood quietly beside her husband is pushed out of her own home. Betrayed by her husband and abandoned by high society, Jasmine is forced into a ruthless battle for survival—where losing means watching her son lose everything. Jasmine must fight to protect her child… and reclaim what was stolen from her.

Hunted by fate. Broken by betrayal. Chosen by destiny. After years of cruelty at the hands of her stepfamily, Lyra escapes, desperate for freedom. But her flight leads her straight into the clutches of ruthless rogues and into the path of Alpha Kael of the Shadowfang Pack, the mate the Moon Goddess chose for her. Only… Kael rejects her. Cast aside and forced to serve his lover Ari, Lyra’s spirit should have shattered. Yet fate refuses to be denied. When she’s sold to Alpha Ryland of the Silverclaw Pack, the kingdom’s most powerful ruler, her life takes an unexpected turn. Ryland’s kindness feels like healing… until the night he claims her as his fated mate, and a third bond ignites. Lyra is tied to three rival alphas. A connection forbidden by tradition. A love that could burn the world. Kael’s fire awakens her primal side. Ryland’s gentleness mends what’s broken. Eren’s steadiness anchors her heart. But Lyra’s tangled bonds are only the beginning. When she uncovers the truth about her bloodline, descendants of the Moonborn, the first wolves and the dark secret linking Kael and Ryland to her parents’ murder, the fragile threads of destiny begin to unravel. Now, Lyra must choose: Follow her heart… or embrace the power that could destroy them all.

Elva Porsteinsdòttir was once the shining daughter and pride of the Blackthorn Pack, promised to the Alpha heir and destined to lead beside him the night her wolf awakened. But that ceremony became her ruin. Her wolf never rose. Her mate betrayed and rejected her in front of the entire pack. Stripped of title and cast lower than any omega, she was left to rot in a stone cell while the life she knew moved on without her. Escape seemed impossible until the Moon Goddess offered her one last card: a fated mate. But the man who claims her is King Gunnar Sigurdsson, the iron-fisted Alpha of the rival Ironfang Pack, a warrior who swore off all weakness after losing everything once before. He wants her gone. She refuses to break. What begins as hate and chains twists into raw, dangerous passion. When Elva finally unleashes the ancient secret bloodline power locked inside her, it will either save Gunnar from the prophecy that haunts him or burn both their packs to the ground. ===================== WARNING: 18+ MATURE CONTENT #SLOWBURN #MORALLYGRAYML #SPICY #ANGST

Kisha Aldens is a normal office worker with average earnings, not until she suddenly sees a system countdown in front of her. Her mind suddenly received a prompt warning about the apocalypse and urged her to integrate with the system to assist her with her survival. "Have I overworked myself again?" She thought while pinching the bridge of her nose. She blinked a few more times but the system interface is still there. Little did she know that this system would be her last lifeline in the upcoming apocalypse where human morals would be the lowest, trust is only a word and betrayal could happen in the blink of an eye. A naive person like her had to learn her lesson the hard way on how to survive and navigate in the zombie-infested world. And the worst part, she had to die 99 times to harden her heart and learn how to read the human heart. How will her 100th time be different from the previous lives, will she survive this time? And will survival be her only problem in the heart of the Apocalypse? No, there was a deeper scheme in play which she has to uncover moving forward.

“One day I will kill you.” “Then I’ll die a happy man,” he says softly against her ear. She came to kill the mafia king. He made her his queen. Raven Caruso, the Caruso family's most feared assassin, was sent on a mission that should have been impossible: assassinate Vincent De Luca, the king of the underworld. But Vincent was waiting for her. Now bound by a dangerous marriage that shocks the Obsidian Council, Raven must navigate a world of power, blood, and betrayal while living beside the man she once tried to kill. The only problem? Vincent De Luca might be far more dangerous than she ever imagined. And he seems far too interested in his deadly new wife. Note: Contains R18+ and themes not appropriate for young audiences. Reader's discretion is advised.

Lina gave everything for love. She supported Daniel when he had nothing,helped him build his company, stood by him through struggles, and believed they would build a future together. But on the night of his success, everything shattered. In front of everyone, Daniel announced another woman as his fiancée… and humiliated Lina like she meant nothing. “You were just a stepping stone,” he said coldly. Heartbroken and betrayed, Lina disappears that same night. Five years later, she returns, no longer the weak woman he once knew. She is powerful, successful, and untouchable. Now Daniel wants her back… but it’s too late. Because another man has already stepped into her life, a mysterious billionaire who seems to know her past… and wants her for reasons she doesn’t yet understand. Now Lina must decide: Will she choose revenge… or a second chance at love?

The universe did not give me a second chance. It gave me a trade. I was bred to be a sacrifice. I was burned alive by the people I loved most. I came back from the ash to reclaim my life, my title, and a power that should have stayed buried. The betrayal is finished. The divorce is final . I am no longer the girl they can cage. But the cost of my freedom was higher than I imagined. The one ally I trusted has vanished. He left a crumbling empire and a hole in my world I cannot fill. The wards protecting my kingdom are failing. I have eight months to reach the final trial or watch everything I fought for collapse. I have to do it under the shadow of the Crown Prince. Thalion thinks I am a monster. He does not trust my blood, my smiles, or my intentions. He is my mandatory escort because he does not trust anyone else to watch me. He is there to document every slip. He is there to decipher the dangerous secret I am hiding. Eight months with a man who watches me with cold, calculated suspicion. The way he looks at me when the shadows grow long is not just wariness. It is a hunger that threatens to burn us both down. I am playing a new game now. This time, I am the one holding the torch. Regression | Enemies-to-Lovers | Forced Proximity | Slow Burn | Political Intrigue | R18 ________________________________________ Note to Readers: This is the second book of Crown of Ash and Bonds and an entry in The Soulfire Chronicles. This volume is currently ongoing. Because it follows the direct consequences of the first book, you must start the journey with Book 1: The Rise of the Flamebearer. For the full history of the pyre and the betrayal that started it all, the beginning of Seraphina's journey is available now .

Did Isla Reed just insult the nation’s famously aloof—and impossibly charming—crown prince? Oh yes, she did. And now the whole kingdom can’t stop talking about it. ___ Isla Reed never expected her bakery—and her life—to go viral overnight. All it took was one sarcastic remark about Crown Prince Dorian at a charity event, caught on camera and replayed across every screen in the kingdom. The nation laughs. The memes spread. And the prince? He’s not amused. Instead of ignoring the scandal, Dorian shows up at Isla’s bakery the next morning. What should have been a royal scolding turns into something far more complicated. He’s infuriating, arrogant, and far too curious about the woman who dared to bruise his ego. Isla wants him gone. Dorian seems determined to stay. Caught between the warmth of her flour-dusted world and the glittering chaos of the palace, Isla finds herself tangled in a romance she never asked for—one watched by millions, fueled by banter, and made dangerous by the fact that she’s falling for him. After all, insulting a prince is one thing. Loving him? That might be the biggest scandal of all. …. His eyes scanned the room like a hawk playing prince. And then, casually, "Before we begin, I'd like to raise a toast. To unexpected guests. To the bold and the brave. And to anyone who thinks calling me a 'talking haircut' on live television is a good career move." Gasps and laughter rippled through the crowd. Isla didn't blink. Instead, she reached for a glass from a nearby tray, held it up, and—without looking away—tipped it toward him. The crowd roared. Some in shock. Some in delight. Some couldn't believe she had the audacity. But she did.

​In his previous life, he was a ghost—a young man trapped in the suffocating grip of loneliness and depression, forgotten by a world that never cared to look his way. When his life ends in cold silence, he expects nothingness. Instead, he awakens in a world of high magic and ancient terrors.

Scarlet Adebisi had only one dream—to become a billionaire before thirty and build an empire of her own. ‎As a Business Administration student at the University of Lagos, love was the last thing on her mind until Dave Williams walked into her life. ‎A brilliant 400-level medical student and tech genius, Dave was everything she thought she wanted. ‎Until one night changed everything. ‎Betrayed by the man she trusted, trapped by an unexpected pregnancy, and forced into a marriage she never wanted, Scarlet must fight between the future she dreamed of and the life chosen for her. ‎ ‎

Reborn as the son of the world’s Hero and the Holy Priestess, his second life was supposed to be perfect. A peaceful world. A loving mother and father. A powerful system awakening in his soul. Everything he never had on Earth. Until the day his father—the Hero—murdered his mother and turned his sword on him. With his dying breath, he triggered a new spell. He expected to wake up in his own past, ready to rewrite fate. Instead, he opened his eyes in a time long before he was born—in the younger days of the man who would one day be hailed as the "Hero." Stripped of his power, stranded in an unfamiliar era, and forced to start from zero, he now faces a brutal truth: To save his mother… To uncover why the Hero betrayed them… To stop the future… He must confront the man who will one day try to kill him. And this time, he won’t hesitate.