betrayal

Iris Chen, 25, thought she knew what love meant. For six years, she poured her heart into Damien Hartwell—her college sweetheart, her fiancé, the man she believed would be her forever. She worked three jobs to support his startup dreams, deferred her own career, and endured her stepfamily's cruelty because he promised they'd build a life together. Then, the day before their wedding, Damien announces he's marrying her dying stepsister Vivienne instead. "She only has six months to live," he says, as if that makes breaking Iris's heart noble. "You're strong. You'll understand." Iris's father—who remarried after her mother's death—sides with his "fragile" stepdaughter. Her inheritance? Stripped away and given to Vivienne as a wedding gift. Her job at the family company? Terminated. Even her apartment was never really hers—it was in Damien's name. Cast out with nothing but a suitcase and a shattered heart, Iris is ready to disappear into obscurity. Until a sleek black car pulls up beside her in the rain, and a man who looks like sin in a three-piece suit offers her an umbrella. Adrian Thorne, 35, is Manhattan's most ruthless corporate titan—a self-made billionaire with ice in his veins and a reputation for destroying anyone who crosses him. He's also devastatingly handsome, dangerously intelligent, and apparently... interested in her. His offer is simple: a one-year contract marriage. He needs a wife to secure a inheritance from his traditionalist grandmother and close a major business deal. She needs revenge, money, and a way to make Damien regret every breath he takes. The rules are crystal clear: - No emotional attachment - No falling in love - No questions about his past - Public perfection, private distance Except Adrian doesn't do distance. Every carefully staged kiss for the paparazzi lingers too long. Every "pretend" touch burns too hot. Every night he insists she sleep in his penthouse "for appearances" ends with them barely keeping to their separate rooms. And when Iris discovers she's pregnant—from one forbidden night when the lines between fake and real completely blurred—their contract marriage becomes the most dangerous truth either has ever faced. Because Adrian Thorne isn't who he claims to be. He's not just some billionaire who happened to find her that rainy night. He's been watching her for years, waiting for the perfect moment to make his move. And his connection to her past—and to Damien—runs far deeper and darker than she ever imagined. Damien is on his knees begging (especially after "dying" Vivienne makes a miraculous recovery and reveals her own agenda). Her family wants her back now that she's Mrs. Adrian Thorne. But her fake husband isn't playing anymore. "You were my revenge plan, Iris. Now you're my entire world. And I don't share."

Amira never believed love could be signed on paper — until she became Leonardo Rossi’s wife. The contract was clear: no emotions, no questions, no future. But living under the same roof as the cold, enigmatic CEO turns every rule into a fragile thread waiting to break. Behind Leonardo’s flawless control lies a man haunted by loss, secrets, and a past that refuses to die. And behind Amira’s quiet obedience burns a fire she can no longer hide. When the truth about his late wife begins to unravel, Amira finds herself torn between the man she loves and the shadows that could destroy them both. In a world built on power, money, and lies — one forbidden kiss can ruin everything. Because this time, the contract wasn’t the trap… love was.

Who is she in this life? A bride, a pawn… or just a substitute for someone who will never come? Rosy, a girl cast out by her own family, had her identity switched to be married into a noble household. A wedding with no invitations, no blessings only the cold binding from a man named Captian Anderson, the ruthless CEO behind the largest corporation holding the key to the entire banking and finance industry. Forced into marriage to save her family’s failing company, Rosy had no idea she was stepping into a maze of conspiracies, deceitful pasts, and chilling secrets no one had ever spoken of. She must live with a man rumored to be incapable of feeling, someone whose eyes reflect no emotion, yet always see through her as if he has known her for a very long time. Between love and control, trust and lies, Rosy has no choice but to stand up and reclaim herself, even when the love that begins to blossom may become the greatest threat of all. "To survive this velvet prison, she must learn how to make her captor love her to death."

He groaned into my ear, and I knew he was relishing the feeling of me cumming on his cock. He slowed his thrusts now, guiding me through my orgasm. It flowed through me from head to toe, hot and tumultuous, and my fingernails dug into Heather's back. I was drenched in sweat. Our abdomens slid over one another, finally coming to a halt. “Turn around.” Heather's voice was gravelly, thick with pleasure. His teeth looked sharp, his golden eyes blazing, and I knew that the wolf was surging through him, just beneath his surface. He pulled out of me, and I took my legs from around his waist. Heather grabbed my hips and flipped me over, onto my belly. The ease with which he handled my curvaceous figure always astounded me – his strength seemed limitless. He lifted me onto my hands and knees, gripping my hip with one hand and my shoulder with the other, pulling me to He entered me again, and I gasped as his cock filled me once more. With this new angle of penetration, he began to hit new, deeper places inside me, which came bursting to life with each thrust. I arched my back, and Heather's hand left my shoulder to grip my hair. He pulled my head back, which arched my back even further, and he sank somehow deeper. His cock rubbed my g-spot repeatedly, inciting flash after blinding flash of pleasure between my legs, and I knew that I wouldn't last long. Heather began to quicken his pace. His breath came fast, peppered with low groans of pleasure, as his pelvis slapped into my ass time after time. He curled his body over mine, and his hand left my hair and slid around my abdomen. His hand found the top of my pussy and rubbed at my clit. I cried out as fireworks burst inside my cunt, making my legs tremble. I was panting with each thrust, my eyes squeezing shut at the overwhelming sensation of both his cock inside me, and his hand simultaneously rubbing my clitoris. Hot, exquisite waves of pleasure lapped at my pussy and rose inside me, until I was gasping for breath, drowning ... Heather groaned and his cock pulsed inside me. A hot rush of cum burst in my pussy. We came together, rolling and undulating with the waves that crashed through us, shuddering and gasping, our slick, sweat-covered bodies sliding against one another. I whimpered and my hands collapsed beneath me, leaving my upper body lying flat on the mat, and my ass in the air. Heather buried his cock deep, one last time, and my pussy pulsed on him, squeezing out the final drops of his seed. We both collapsed onto the mat completely then, Heather on top, still inside me from behind. We lay gasping together, until our breaths slowed and the sweat cooled on our bodies. I floated on a river of bliss. “Now that's focus,” I said softly, and Heather's chest shuddered on my back as he laughed. “I'll teach you some more self-defense tomorrow,” he said. “You're doing well – I just have to keep my damn hands off you.” His arms snaked around my body and he clutched my breasts. “Which isn't easy.” He slid out of me, and we repositioned packed on the carpet until we both lay on our , with his muscular arm cushioning my head. I felt sleepy, drunk with relaxation. “Thanks for teaching me to defend myself,” I said softly in his ear. “It's been my pleasure,” Heather laughed. And then his face grew serious. “I just hope you never have to. Because that would mean that I'm dead.” He looked into my eyes, and traced a finger slowly over the naked curve of my waist. The way Heather touched me, the way he looked at me in that moment, made me feel beautiful and delicate. Precious. “I would die to protect you,” he said. Goosebumps raised over my entire body. I wasn't sure whether it was because of his finger trailing over my naked skin, or because of his words. At that moment, I felt more safe than I ever had in my life.

Extra Chapter: On Every 50 power stones ——— Because of the existence of the "Cell Laboratory", Midorima Asachi was not sacrificed in the "Hundred-Person Kill" graduation exam after crossing into the Hidden Mist Village of the Naruto world. But the "Village of the Bloody Mist" era is about to begin, and Midorima must prepare to "escape the danger". He has been assigned to the medical squad, and successfully "escaping the danger" will take some effort. ***** You can read more chapters ahead of everyone on p@treon. P@TREON - [email protected]/lessaservantofcosmos (just replace the "@" with "a") Disclaimer : I don't own Naruto or it's characters neither this fanfic. The image used in the cover isn't mine. This is Chinese fanfiction. I'm just translating it. I'm just changing the names and some grammar. I'm trying to make it more understandable. All right reserved to the author 潇潇羽下 (for the fanfic) and Masashi Kishimoto (for Naruto)

The Garden of Eden is Abandoned. Angels bearing Divine Weapons draw blood against one another in a never-ending feud for the prize of return to the Garden. And where is the Most High who once guided them? Two watch in delight—one begs for peace to reign. None intervenes. Thrust into a hostile, new world, Uriel, the Virtue of Charity, is forced into a divine endless cycle of kill or be killed. One of the Original Twelve Virtues of Eden, he is now a reluctant war general for his legion, and the last defender of what remains of a former friend’s people. Others have taken up what the world decrees as its new law. Gabriel, driven by his duty to the Most High, has become an irresistible force built upon fanaticism. Daughter of Raphael, Michaela is torn between righteous justice and her growing darkness. And Lucifer…his chaos needs no introduction. Uriel refuses to believe that the self-destruction of his kind is the only way out. But once friends turned war enemies start to draw closer and allies die, he must confront the truth of the matter: Can he stay true to Charity when the only path forward requires the embrace of even a sliver of his divine darkness? A new spark of hope is needed to end this world’s suffering. All Uriel has to do is live long enough to see it. Expect: Angels, Divine Weapons, Power Systems, High Fantasy and Creation Myth, Tragedy, Transformations, Multi-POV, Religious Themes (with respectful inversions), Blood & Violence (within reason) This story is also available on Royal Road under the same name, and if further ahead then right here - https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/141037/recollecting-divinity

Jasmine is in an arranged marriage with billionaire Keith Acland set up by their parents as a business deal. Their marriage was loveless which is to be expected under such circumstances however Jasmine didn’t mind. She was just focused on being the best socialite’s wife and raising their son to become the heir. However, things take a turn when Keith’s lover from before they married returns with a son claiming Keith to be the father. What follows is a nightmare about whose son should be the successor. Soon the life Jasmine built as Keith’s wife is flipped upside down as his lover takes everything away from her. Her husband, her friends, and her title. Jasmine has to fight for her place in her own house. Throughout all this, the one thing Jasmine is focused on is protecting her son.

Claire Allen is obsessed with the supernatural, driven by one desperate goal: to solve the mystery of her father’s death, which she believes was caused by a vengeful spirit. By day, Claire is a regular high school senior. By night, she and her friends, Lily and Stephnie (the medium), run Ghost Mentors—an online channel dedicated to helping lost spirits find peace and cross into the afterlife. Their work is a sacred mission. But their mission shatters when they investigate an abandoned New York house haunted by a cruel, dark witch. The encounter goes horribly wrong. A witch's curse rips Claire's spirit from her body, plunging her into a coma. Now invisible to the world, Claire is only seen by Michael, a dangerously handsome Ghost Hunter from Hell, sent by Lucifer himself. Michael believes all ghosts are monsters that must be eliminated. Claire believes they deserve peace. She fights for the lost souls; he hunts them. Yet, when the only person who can see you is the one you despise the most, survival depends on a tense, forbidden alliance that blurs the line between enemies and lovers. A terrifying countdown begins: Thirteen powerful vengeful spirits have started a ritual to tear open the gates of Hell and unleash chaos upon Earth. With only 5 hours left to stop the apocalypse, Claire must do the unimaginable: Journey into the Underworld alone and ring the ancient emergency bell to summon the Devil back to his throne. As battles rage across two worlds, the true darkness unfolds: a powerful jealous friend (Lily) turns to black magic, a hidden bloodline is exposed, and a deadly betrayal threatens to hand Earth over to the demons. The Ghost Mentors: The Cursed Awakening A dark, high-stakes Urban Fantasy Romance where a high school girl must summon the Devil to save the world, only to fall for the demon hunter sent to stop her. Perfect for fans of powerful heroines, demonic anti-heroes, intense enemies-to-lovers arcs, and powerful heroines.

After the cruel rejection Rosie receives from Austin, her mate. She attempts to run away from him but mistakenly taken as a escort and forces against her will to attend to some nasty hunger werewolves. Unfortunately for her, her first and only client turns out to be the soon to be ruthless Alpha of the Red moon pack, Damian. After the steamy night, she manages to escape the grip of her abductors and a few days later she realizes she is pregnant and doesn't know who is responsible because that night she slept with two men, Damian and Austin. Ashamed by the judgmental eyes, Rosie fled from her pack to raise her children in a healthy environment. About that time, Damian has risen up becoming the Alpha of the Pack who is feared and respected having Austin on his side as his beta. He is in search of the woman he had had a night with years back. But what happens when fate brings them back together, at this time, the one who once rejected her also needs her back?

Celine Rosenfield had everything—wealth, beauty, and the life every heiress dreamed of. But behind the polished image was a girl who loved too deeply, trusted too easily, and paid the price for it. After a painful breakup with her first love and the unexpected arrival of a mysterious businessman, Nathan Park, Celine is thrust into a storm of heartbreak, betrayal, healing, and self-discovery. Nathan becomes her calm, her chaos, her second chance at love—until old wounds resurface and tear them apart. But fate isn’t done with them. From a shattered engagement to a fiery reunion at The Black Tie Society, their intertwined paths test loyalty, courage, and the true meaning of choosing each other. As Celine transforms into a powerful woman in her own right and Nathan battles the scars of his past, their love is challenged by family secrets, public scandals, and the weight of their own fears. This is a story of breaking, rebuilding, and finding a love worth fighting for twice. Because sometimes… the first time hurts, the second time heals— and the right love always comes back.

At the last attempt for peace, Ophelia Valthorn is sacrificed by her ruthless stepfather, Joel Valthorn, to marry the feared Lord Dante Hastings. Ophelia is torn away from her sick brother, whom she loves dearly, and taken across enemy lands, where her every move is scrutinised, and every glance filled with hatred. Dante and Ophelia are guarded against each other until the rise of assassinations and whispers of betrayal within each family forces them to lean on each other. As Ophelia adapts to her new life, she discovers a curse which torments her husband. It is a curse which threatens not only the truce but Ophelia’s life. Will Ophelia flee before war breaks out again, or help Dante break free of the curse?

> In a world on the edge of light and darkness, two souls walk opposite paths. Arkin, shattered by loss, surrenders to the despair that devours his heart. Erin, guided by hope, rises to fight against the spreading shadow threatening all life. As destiny binds them, the line between hero and villain fades — and the truth becomes clear: Even light cannot exist without casting a shadow.

Mature Audience Only Recommended for readers 18+ due to mature themes, strong romance, and smut content. Ye Chen died with betrayal in his heart and blood on his hands. Killed by the people he trusted the most. But destiny wasn’t finished with him. He opened his eyes again—reborn at eighteen, returning to the moment when everything in his life had started to fall apart. But this time, he’s no longer the quiet, obedient boy they crushed. This time, his heart is colder. His smile is sharper. His revenge is absolute. He hides his fury behind a calm mask, weaving himself into the world of power, wealth, secrets, and forbidden desire. Every ally is a tool. Every enemy is a stepping stone. Every betrayal is remembered. He will change his fate. He will rewrite theirs. And the ones who destroyed him once… will kneel before the monster they created. “You took my life. Now I’ll take everything you cherish.”

What if destiny lies in the hands of a young man who doesn’t even know what emotion is? Ziyan is an anomaly—a blank canvas in a world full of colors. Together with Sopia, he accepts an impossible mission: to restore the fallen rulers before Darkness devours all of reality. But can a heart that has never truly beaten save a universe driven by waves of feeling?

Born on Venus, Hana was ten when her sister Kata murdered their parents for the throne. Left for dead in a sabotaged escape pod, Hana crash-landed on Earth, bruised and betrayed, but alive. Rescued by Earth's Queen Emica and King Hiroshi, Hana finds a new family and purpose among Earth's finest: the Elite Squad. As her unique powers awaken and her skills sharpen, Hana must level up, brave dangerous challenges, and learn to navigate a galaxy built on betrayal and power.

Mei and Otis once loved each other during the most innocent years of their youth, only to break up in the middle of a heavy storm, leaving countless words unspoken. Years later, fate forces them quite unwillingly to become… roommates. A girl who’s cold on the outside but warm on the inside, sharp-tongued yet soft-hearted; A guy who’s rough around the edges but deeply loyal... The two of them crash back into each other’s lives amid hectic summer days, torrential rain, and the smallest moments of daily life. She says she doesn’t like him anymore. He says he’s long forgotten their past. But neither of them has ever changed their phone wallpaper, their old habits remain, and every time they face each other, their hearts skip a beat. From petty arguments, endless teasing, to sudden moments of quiet tenderness— there is still something between them that hasn’t ended. A storm arrives, dragging up all the feelings they buried. A silly blue penguin raincoat. A late-night phone call. And a truth both of them stubbornly refuse to say aloud: “I still like you.” A gentle, humorous, heart-achingly sweet urban romance about two people who once lost each other and slowly learn how to find their way back to each other’s hearts.

A mafia king in exile. A hacker with a bounty. A wilderness that could become their prison or their salvation. She’s a ghost in the digital world, brilliant, untouchable, until the day her enemies finally catch up. Bleeding and desperate, she stumbles into a remote cabin in the wild, expecting nothing but rejection. Instead, she finds him, rugged, ruthless, hiding from a past steeped in blood. To her, he looks like a survivalist. In truth, he’s the exiled heir of a mafia empire, a man with enemies as dangerous as her own. He wanted solitude, not complications. Yet the moment he sees her fire, her fear, and her stubborn will to survive, he knows he can’t push her away. But fragile trust can’t last forever. Secrets fester. Betrayals burn. And when the world comes hunting, her pursuers, his traitors—they’re forced into a war neither of them wanted to fight. Now, hunted by the same men who once betrayed him, their lives collide in a storm of bullets, blood, and desire. She may be the key to reclaiming his empire. He may be the shield that saves her life. But together, they’re a target no enemy can resist. Love can endure the war they’re about to start?

Virelia bleeds chrome and secrets. In the city of neon wings and dying gods, a half-fairy, half-machine fugitive named Elaris Vein is being hunted by the very syndicates that destroyed her family. When fate collides her path with Kael Dravien, mafia prince of the Obsidian House, their alliance is as volatile as the sparks between them. He doesn’t believe in fairies. She doesn't trust humans. But survival forces them into a war neither fully understands. As circuits glow and loyalties fracture, ancient tech-magic stirs—awakening AI twins, illusion-weaving rivals, and a betrayal that could collapse the world order. Love is dangerous. Revenge is coded. And wings—no matter how broken—always return. A neon-drenched tale of betrayal, mafia romance, cyber-fairies, and a kiss that starts a war.

As the star light begins to shimmer evil rises in auridon. Prince Javed sought s the hand of a shadow to claim the power of fero. She is the only one with the power to control the stars, and she is what the prince must covet. She tries to survive deceits, betrayals and lies to save her kingdom.

After obtaining a unique nanosuit with SSS-rank potential, Zion sets out on a journey through outer space to grow stronger, build a fleet, and take revenge on those who betrayed him. The nanosuit’s potential is immense, but can Zion survive long enough to make full use of it and take revenge on those who betrayed him?