betrayal

April Scott only wanted to help her family until she crossed paths with Dr. Adrian Smith, the ruthless billionaire and her childhood crush, who is aware of her dark past and turns her life upside down in twenty-four hours. Her sister is hospitalized, her home is suddenly sold. April becomes the target of a deadly plot she doesn’t understand. Every time she tries to escape, Adrian is there… saving her, controlling her, or destroying her, she can’t tell which. She could only sense he wanted something from her and she also finds herself drawn to him. But when a confrontation ends with Adrian presumed dead, April becomes a fugitive overnight. And the only person willing to protect her is a stranger with secrets of his own.

Lena woke up feeling unbearably tired and sore, as though a truck had run her over during the night. As she slowly opened her eyes, something felt wrong. The ceiling above her was unfamiliar—different from the one in her bedroom. Panic shot through her chest. She tried to sit up and immediately froze. She was naked.

Ebony was a terrifying entity that no god could destroy. To end him, all the gods united their power and gave it to Raizen, the God of Destruction. After a seven-day battle, Raizen defeated Ebony and extracted his heart. But the heart carried evil spirits. They leaked into the heavens, corrupting the gods and turning them against Raizen. Betrayed by those he fought for, Raizen and his entire family were destroyed. Only his son survived. Killed and cast into hell, Kyle returns from death itself, driven by revenge against the corrupted gods who betrayed his blood and shattered the heavens.

He mastered science. Now he must rewrite magic. When Kael Arin — a scientist from Earth — awakens in a world ruled by Aether, he brings with him the one thing this realm has never known: reason. Gifted with the mysterious Aether Codex, a System that translates scientific understanding into magical power, Kael enters Aetherion Academy, where bloodlines define worth and knowledge is bound by superstition. As a commoner surrounded by noble heirs, Kael’s logic-driven magic defies the very foundation of the arcane world — a world where emotion is power and tradition is law. His arrival at Aetherion Academy marks the first ripple in an age-old balance, drawing the eyes of those who would control him… and those who would destroy him. Guided by curiosity and haunted by the whispers of the Aether Codex — a System that should not exist — Kael’s pursuit of understanding begins to uncover truths long buried by history and faith alike. But knowledge stirs more than enlightenment. Beyond the walls of the Academy, forces long dormant begin to awaken. Whispers of war echo across the continents, and shadows move beneath the surface of creation itself. In a realm where magic is born of passion, one man’s logic may be the spark that reignites the end of the world.

Asher Quinn never stood a chance against Kael Everhart's charm—the popular basketball captain, the influencer with millions of followers, the boy who made him feel seen for the first time. But their whirlwind romance was built on a lie: Kael and his friends made a bet about who could sleep with the "scholarship nerd" first. When Asher discovers the truth, he's already pregnant with twins. He disappears, determined to raise Kai and Lily alone, far from the boy who shattered his heart. Five years later, fate brings them back together when Kael becomes CEO of the company where Asher works. Kael doesn't recognize him at first—not until his old friends expose everything. Desperate for forgiveness, Kael pursues Asher relentlessly, only to discover the twins he never knew existed. But when Kael sacrifices his life to save Asher from a dangerous enemy, he's given an impossible gift: rebirth. He wakes up on the day of the bet, seventeen again, with a chance to rewrite their story. This time, there will be no lies. No games. No betrayal. Only the love story they were always meant to have. A tale of devastating heartbreak, ultimate sacrifice, and the redemptive power of second chances.

“Everything I’ve done was for them… and now, no one can stop me. No one, except, perhaps… her". For centuries, civilizations have been built upon stories. Some sacred, others forbidden. But every story is a form of power. And every truth, a form of rebellion. This Book 1 speaks of guilt, faith, crushing responsibilities, and the first tremor of a love that does not yet understand the magnitude of what it will one day destroy. It is not rebellion yet; it is the dawn before the tragedy. I am not trying to retell Dragon Age: Inquisition. The explosion of the Conclave is only the starting point that allows me to narrate another story... the intimate origin of a relationship that will change the world. When I began writing this story during the pandemic, I too believed the tale Solas had sold us. But I came to understand it was only one version within a greater fiction. He was, after all, remembered as the god of Lies, Treachery and Rebellion, depending upon the story. This book is the origin of the woman behind the myth, and of love before the fall. It is an elven tragedy, and all I want is to bare the wound. "I'm begging for you to take my hand, wreck my plans...That's my man..." All recognizable characters, settings, names, and lore belong to EA and BioWare. This is a fan work based on the Dragon Age universe. Original characters may appear, but the story remains grounded in the world created by BioWare. I am not affiliated with the copyright holders in any way. No copyright infringement is intended. It took me a long time to find the right tone and turn for this story. This is the third time I write about them, and the first time it truly feels like the story moves forward. Solas is a character who touched something deeply personal in me, a thread of rebellion that runs through my own life. I always felt I owed him a fic. Though perhaps… I owed it to myself. Writing this was beautiful. A personal journey, through and through. This is my little gift to the community, but also, to the apostate I became. “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” Inspirations: All the Dragon Age novels, codex, and games. Epic: The Musical by Jorge Rivera-Herrans The Misery - Sonata Arctica (Cap "Lady Pain") "The Grand Design" by Stephen Hawking "Escape from Freedom" by Erich Fromm "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari "Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI" by Yuval Noah Harari "A Long Way Gone" by Ishmael Beah "An american slave's journey to freedom" by Frederick Douglass "Perreo. Una revolución" by Cazzu "Everything I'll say to you tomorrow" by Elísabet Benavent "The Spinoza problem" by Irvin D. Yalom

The world ended on a Tuesday. The red mist descended, turning 80% of humanity into flesh-eating monsters. While the rest of the survivors were screaming in terror, fighting over a moldy piece of bread, or being betrayed by their closest friends... Kael looked at the rusty door of his garage and smiled. [Ding!] [Sovereign of Construction System Activated] [Survival Points Detected: 100] [Would you like to upgrade "Rusty Iron Door" to "Reinforced Titanium Gate"?] "Yes." While others slept in the mud, hiding from mutants, Kael slept in a King-sized bed inside his impenetrable, temperature-controlled bunker. While others wielded kitchen knives, Kael mowed down zombies with automated turrets. But a base needs more than just walls. It needs inhabitants. From the icy female swordsman to the desperate medical genius, Kael doesn't just collect resources; he builds a legion. "I don't just want to survive," Kael said, looking at his growing empire amidst the ruins. "I want to rule." In this dog-eat-dog world, my Shelter is the only law. Updates: 5 Chapters/Day! Join the endless evolution.

[17+ NSFW, Reverse Harem, BeastsXHuman, Revenge, System, Dragon, Werelion, Werewolf, 3 Male Leads] Existing smut chapters: Ch. 16, 26, 51, 52, 68, 69, 70, 72, 81, 82, 83, 104, 105, 106, 117, 118, 119, 121, 138, 139 & 140 (for now) Tonight, Cecilia’s heart was ripped from her chest to break her bond with Arzhen. The Weretiger King’s son, the man she had been bonded to for seven years, had mercilessly taken her life. Who could blame him, really? Cecilia was just a fake Saintess, after all. When the real love of his life, the true Saintess Ruby Vaiva, emerged to reclaim her legitimate title, it was all over for Cecilia. Cast away by the very people she had saved through sheer will and intellect, all in favor of a divine cheat, she knew no one was coming to save her. But as her eyes grew heavy and the world began to fade, a notification suddenly popped into her mind. DING! [Capturable Love Interest detected! Would you like to roll for Five Star Love Interest, Oathran Alicei? You have 10 free rolls!] [Yes/No] Ah. So there was a man dying nearby, too… Wait... Oathran Alicei? The Dragon Lord?! [Warning! Five Stars Love Interest Exclusive Banner is about to expire! Roll?] [Yes/No] Alright, alright! Roll!

Mature content|| Desperate to save her mother and escape her father’s debt, Alina signs a sudden contract marriage with Damian Thorn—the powerful heir of the Thorn family. But the man she expected to fear becomes her unexpected protector, spoiling her and tearing down her defenses piece by piece. Alina wanted safety. Instead, she stepped into a world where love is dangerous… And her husband might be the biggest danger of all. Cover by Tieu Man Thau pinterest

While Mustafa searches for his Asiya in the vast city, he will also hold a mirror to the lives of Rina, Rıza, and Melih. Witnessing the lives of these three, Mustafa will explain how people, due to their weaknesses, accept even their own known wrongs as right, and how, on the other hand, he believes in the existence of a "real time that is not real," and how both of their decisions have thrown them into a world that is not real. He connects the lives people live as a result of their decisions to worlds that are metaphysical to us, but empirical to him (a "real time that is not real"). Perhaps after reading this book, the reader will realize that there are dozens of paths ahead, each leading to a different life, and that the ultimate cause of everything they experience is themselves.

On my third wedding anniversary, my husband poisoned me. As I lay dying on the cold restaurant floor, I watched him smile beside my step-sister his mistress since before our wedding day. My marriage was a lie. My love was a tool. And my death was carefully planned. I thought dying would finally set me free. Instead, I woke up three years in the past one week before I married the man who killed me. This time, I won’t be the obedient wife who walks blindly into her own grave. I’ll cancel the wedding. Expose their betrayal. And marry the one man my ex-fiancé fears the most. Adrian Blackwood. The Devil CEO. A ruthless billionaire with no mercy for his enemies. I walked into his office with a deal: “Marry me. Help me destroy Ethan Cole and I’ll give you everything you need to take him down.” I expected a cold contract marriage. What I didn’t expect… was the way he looked at me like I already belonged to him. “You’re under my protection now, Sophia,” he said calmly. “And I never let go of what’s mine.” Revenge was supposed to be simple. Love was never part of the plan. But falling for the Devil may be far more dangerous than the man who murdered me. Because Adrian Blackwood doesn’t play games. And once he chooses something he keeps it. Forever. In my first life, I died for love. In this life, I’ll make them all pay.

Betrayed by her husband. Pushed off a rooftop. She is reborn four years before her death on the very night she was drugged. This time, she swore she’d change her fate. Instead of following the same path, she ran straight into the arms of Su Ye, the cold, mysterious CEO. The next morning, she woke up with a ring on her finger, with him calling her “Mrs. Su.” Wait—what?! From that moment, her life flipped upside down. While she chased her long-lost dream of becoming an actress, her powerful new husband spoiled her endlessly. And when her ex noticed her again? She had only one answer: Sorry, I am married, and he doesn't share. The ex's interested. She’s not.

Krixi, 16 years old, small town girl, grew up in middle class family in small town, her Life changed when her relationship was revealed to her parents

Twelve years have been spent by Nora searching for a love that was never really hers. Her goal is dashed, however, when she eventually marries Dave Trump and is arrested for the murder of her best friend Rose Monroe on their wedding day. She loses everything after being labelled a murderer and left behind by everyone. She gets freed after four years, but the past still haunts her. She unearths a network of obsession, treachery, and lethal secrets in her quest to clear her name and locate her kids. Lucas, a stranger, offers assistance, although it's unclear why. As devastating revelations and assassination attempts come to light, Nora comes to the conclusion that certain secrets are worth dying for. In a battle between love and vengeance, will she reclaim her life—or become a victim of the chains that have bound her for so long? I feel this may not be what readers are looking for. A new and captivating multi-novel series will be launching soon!

"When fate brings together 23year-old Julienne Jenkins, a fierce, beautiful, and ambitious young lady, and a billionaire Roman Thompson 28 year old, a notorious, ruthless, smart and handsome CEO, their lives are forever changed. After A marriage of convenience sparks a whirlwind of emotions, secrets, and lies. Behind Roman's confident façade lies a dark past, one that has earned him the reputation as a woman-hater. His status as the "King of the Business World" has been built on his cunning, smart and ruthless tactics, but Julie's presence threatens to disrupt his carefully constructed empire. As Julie navigates her new reality and new identity, she must confront the darkness of her past and the uncertainty of her future. But just when love begins to bloom amidst the chaos, a shocking twist changes everything—Julienne discovers she’s pregnant, and the fragile bond between them is tested like never before. Will she be able to tame the heart of the king, or will Roman's secrets and lies tear them apart? Dive into the world of "Roman and Julienne's heart desire" to uncover a tale of love, heartbreak, and the true cost of secrets."

His mouth was on mine before I could think. "This is a mistake," I gasped against his lips. "The best ones always are," Bryan growled, backing me against his office door. His hand slid up my thigh, lifting my gown slowly. "Sign the contract, Alice. Give me six months. Let me use you the way they used you." "And then what?" I asked. "Then we destroy them together." His thumb traced my bottom lip. "Every single one.” Alice Morgan thought the worst betrayal was catching her husband in bed with her best friend, but she was wrong. The real betrayal was discovering they were both part of a corporate conspiracy that destroyed her career, her reputation, and nearly her life. Three years later, she's rebuilding in a new city when she walks into Bryan Hale's office, the ruthless billionaire CEO who's been hunting the same people who ruined her. He has the power and resources, and she has the evidence they've been trying to bury. Together, they make a perfect team. But their alliance comes with a binding contract that ties their fates together legally and financially. If one falls, they both do. Trust isn't optional; it's survival. As they plot revenge by day and battle their explosive attraction by night, the lines blur between partnership and obsession, because when you make a deal with a man like Bryan Hale, you don't just risk your fortune. You risk your heart, and Alice already lost that once.

Title: The Crimson Ribbon's Silhouette Genre: Darkromace/Romantic/ Thriller / Mystery Synopsis: The story follows 16-year-old Soha (Ira), the daughter of the Bangladeshi Ambassador to South Korea. Living in a world of diplomacy and high-rise glass buildings, her life takes a chaotic turn one morning. While walking to her Korean school, she witnesses a luxury car crash through the 15th-floor glass wall of a 20-story skyscraper. In the midst of the smoke and falling glass, she locks eyes with a man who feels hauntingly familiar. He is Adrik, the same man who, ten years ago on a rain-soaked afternoon, carried a 6-year-old Ira in his arms to safety. Back then, he was a kind-hearted 20-year-old student; now, he is a 6'4" towering figure of mystery, labeled by the Korean police as a dangerous Mafia operative. Before disappearing into the shadows, Adrik throws a small box at Soha’s feet. Inside, she finds no evidence or messages—only the blood-red ribbon she wore in her hair the day they first met. Shaken and confused, Soha realizes that Adrik has been guarding this memory for a decade. Driven by an unbreakable bond and the secrets of the past, Soha finds herself drawn into Adrik’s dark world. As the police close in, the 16-year-old girl must decide: is the man she once called her savior a cold-blooded criminal, or is he protecting her from a truth far more dangerous?The Iconic Scene (Preview): In a dimly lit room, the 6'4" towering figure of Adrik stands silently. Soha, trembling yet determined, reaches out and grabs the red ribbon around his neck, pulling him closer into a desperate, tearful embrace. The height difference disappears as she clings to the only person who ever made her feel safe.

Natalie Brooks, the young lady of the Brooks family, hid her identity to marry Samuel Morgan for love. The three-year cold marriage ended with a divorce when his first love, Lily, returned. Natalie left proudly, returning to her home, the most powerful Brooks family in New York, with her four talented brothers. Natalie gradually transformed into a strong businesswoman. Samuel was surprised because Natalie was completely different from the image of the weak wife she had been before. He began to waver, remembering the years of living together, but was still surrounded by Lily's weak pretense. Although Natalie was divorced, she still had lingering feelings, but she chose to strongly confront him, determined to prove her worth. From here, she continuously confronted Samuel and Lily, both to regain what she had lost and to force them to regret ever looking down on her. Meanwhile, Lily always played the role of the "weak girl", taking advantage of Samuel's pity, but she increasingly revealed her jealousy and hypocrisy. Natalie's brothers – especially Nathaniel Brooks and Henry Brooks – were fiercely protective of their sister and wanted Samuel to repent for what he had done to Natalie.

The Baghel's Frost: A Begger's revenge (Fantasy) Shruti Baghel was heir to the Vidyagriha—until Inferno spies burned it to ash, melting her family's frozen blood into slag. Now 18, she's a beggar in the Wilderness, surviving on the ruins' curse. Her magic: freezing Prana in blood, turning enemies into statues. Her secret: she stole the "Beggar's Frost" diary before the fire—the key to loyalty engineering. Varun Rajput is Inferno-noble, disgraced and undercover—sent to find the diary and kill the last Baghel. Instead, he finds Shruti. He bows. Offers warmth. She accepts. But every word is a lie. Every touch is a debt. She uses him to infiltrate the nobles. He uses her to prove his loyalty. They're both spies. Both traitors. Both falling. In a world of Frost, Inferno, and Wilderness, revenge is a cold dish served with burning blood—and the ashes of the Vidyagriha remember everything. R18 WARNING: Strategic manipulation, gore, non-con/dub-con situations. Reader discretion advised. WHAT TO EXPECT 1 strong female lead with strategic thinking 2 Manipulation 3 loyalty 4 female rage( ruthless) 5 revenge 6 weak to strong Tags: #Fantasy #DarkFantasy #StrategicMC #StrongFL #Revenge #R18 #Manipulation #NoHarem #ForbiddenAshes

Han scrapes a desperate existence from the trash heaps at the edge of a world where magic is harvested from monstrous beasts and sold by corporate titans like Dawn Enterprise. When he’s caught trespassing, he’s offered a way out: sign a contract to be the fifth member of a legendary hunting party for 20 missions, and earn an "armament"—a magical artifact that grants the powerless a chance to rise. Blinded by hope and illiteracy, Han signs. He soon learns his party is a farce. His teammates are powerful, resentful professionals, and their leader, the radiant and cruel Third Light, treats them all as disposable props. The hunts are not for glory, but for gathering specific, rare beast shards. As Han endures mockery, terror, and near-death, he realizes he isn't a hunter. He’s the pack mule, carrying the components of a ritual he cannot comprehend. When the ritual is complete, it rips open a path to a forgotten castle, the prison of Azeru, the Sacred Soul Beast—a majestic, ancient dragon bound not by chains, but by his own unbreakable oaths. Han’s contract was never for an armament. It was a bill of sale. He is the "willing slave" delivered to Azeru in exchange for one of the dragon’s sacred scales. Abandoned by Third Light, Han expects a fate worse than death. Instead, he finds not a monster, but a lonely, principled sovereign. Azeru, who despises humanity’s cruelty, shows Han a devastating kindness, reshaping his own divine form to accommodate his frightened, mortal "guest." In Azeru’s gilded cage, Han learns the true history of power: of fallen kingdoms, of the avarice of Third Light’s father, the entity called Daystar, and of a duty so heavy it can paralyze a god. When the time comes for Azeru to pay his debt, he does not give Han up. Instead, he bequeaths to him the last relic of the kingdom he once served: The King's Crown. It is not an armament of brute force, but one of sovereign will and soul-deep authority, a fragment of a lost age's majesty now fused with Han's own desperate spirit. With the Crown burning on his brow and a dragon's bittersweet farewell at his back, Han steps back into the world. His goal is no longer survival, but revenge. He will hunt the hunters. He will make Third Light and the shadowy Dawn Enterprise answer for the lives they commodified. But the Crown is a beacon. In a world where power is the only currency, a treasure that once commanded kingdoms draws every predator, mercenary, and hidden power from the shadows. As Han stalks his prey, greater hunters begin to stalk him. He must learn to wield a crown meant for kings while living like a fugitive, navigating a web of ancient grudges and fresh betrayals, where every ally might covet the power on his head.