betrayal

Kimberly Theodore, the daughter of a Viscount, and Rafael Grandy, the son of the Duke, have been inseparable friends since childhood. Over the years, their bond deepened into love that neither could deny. Rafael vowed to love Kimberly forever - but fate had other plans. When Kimberly hears the shocking news that Rafael has married Princess Charlotte Middleton, daughter of a powerful foreign kingdom, her heart shattered. Rafael feelings for Charlotte are nothing but duty. To keep Kimberly close, he makes her as a mistress. But Kimberly must ask herself: Can love survive when it exists only as a mistress? Will she remain by Rafael side, bound by passion and loyalty, or will she summon the courage to walk away from a man who is married to another? In world of power, duty, and forbidden desire, love is tested, and hearts must choose between loyalty and freedom.

Aria Carter wakes up in a parallel world as a disgraced superstar whose career has already collapsed. Scandals explode, endorsements vanish, and the entertainment industry turns its back on her overnight. Just as she hits rock bottom, the **Entertainment System** awakens, allowing her to unlock legendary works from another world by completing artistic achievements. With no shortcuts and no mercy, Aria fights her way back using music, literature, and film as her only weapons. From quiet releases to industry-shaking masterpieces, she rises step by step, launching a dimensional strike that reshapes entertainment—and gives birth to a new era.

A novel of a girl who gave up on her dreams in order to take care of her sisters who later sold her to a man who wanted to use her but on one fateful day she escaped and fell in the hands of a billionaire family but with a mission.

No record mentions his birth. No prophecy dares to explain his existence. A boy named Vicky awakens in a world that never recorded him—his past erased, his power sealed by chains capable of tearing planets apart. With every breath he takes, gods feel pain and demons tremble, as if reality itself remembers a mistake it tried to forget. Bound, watched, and feared by beings far beyond humanity, Vicky walks forward without knowing who he truly is—or why even heaven and hell react to his presence. This is not a story about becoming a god. This is the story of the one existence itself tried to erase.

Moon Carter is born into a family that never truly wanted her. From the moment her birth coincides with her father’s business collapse, she is branded as a symbol of misfortune—a child blamed for a family’s downfall before she can even speak. While her brothers are loved, protected, and celebrated, Moon grows up in the shadows of her own home, unseen and unheard. Her mother, Margaret Carter, withdraws from her entirely, offering neither affection nor protection. Her father’s silence becomes another form of rejection. In a household full of voices and demands, Moon learns early to expect nothing. She is raised not by her parents, but by the family maid, Catherine, whose quiet kindness becomes Moon’s first lesson in love. The only blood relative who truly sees her is her grandfather, whose presence offers Moon brief moments of warmth in an otherwise cold childhood. At school, Moon’s intelligence and gentleness shine, but cruelty follows her there as well. When she experiences a humiliating public moment that exposes how deeply neglected she has been—even denied guidance through her own womanhood—Moon becomes a target of ridicule. The bullying she faces from classmates is worsened by the betrayal of her own brothers, who join in mocking her rather than defending her. Despite the neglect, Moon refuses to harden. Supported by loyal friends, Rachel and Jacob, she learns that family can exist outside of blood. But each act of cruelty at home pushes her closer to a silent resolve: one day, she will leave. One day, she will reclaim her name, her worth, and her voice. The Girl They Never Saw is a haunting coming-of-age story about abandonment, resilience, and the quiet strength of a girl who survives being invisible—until she learns to truly see herself.

Having spent her childhood confined in chains, Alice was a child who knew neither love nor joy. Scorned by her family while being tortured in the name of the greater good for years, she grew numb to all feeling and thought. That is, until one day, a man in black offered her a chance to escape. There were once rumours widespread of an endless hell, a land of glorious death and dreadful opportunity. Fools went in search of it, and the clever never ventured into it. Only when its baleful mysteries spilled unto the earth did all hear its name — the Abyss. A single drop of its blood could give someone the power to control shadows, move faster than sound, or strength greater than the strongest man. Yet, it all came at a cost; the blood would always make sure those who consumed it became part of the Abyss, with one exception — Alice. Cast away by her own blood, it was her destiny to rot in a gilded cage. But, that fateful day changed everything. Gifted a second chance at life, a chance to turn her life around and claim vengeance against her family, a chance to dive deep into the Abyss and gain the power to govern her own fate, Alice took his hand, unaware of the destiny unfolding before her. Cover drawn by Aoi Ogata. Discord: https://discord.gg/vrdTSkj8Va

In a world where life is ranked by color, The Spectrum Order decides who matters. Riven is born into Ash Spectrum, the lowest and expendable class. Surviving trials meant to erase him, he begins climbing a system built on suffering—where power is earned through loss. But the Spectrum is not broken by accident. And changing it may cost Riven everything that makes him human. A dark fantasy–science fiction story about survival, control, and the price of defying a world that measures worth in light.

8 years ago, Ali, a talented cricket player was betrayed by his closest friend the day before the state cricket trials. While watching the 2025 IPL final he once desired to be a part of, he suffers a heart attack and dies. However, he is sent back in time by 10 years with the Legends of Cricket Gacha System, a system that allows him to gain abilities based on the careers of various cricketers and various moments in cricketing history. Can Ali reach the top of world cricket with with his knowledge of the past and the backing of a powerful system? Or will he fall into cricketing mediocrity again?

Heaven rewards obedience. Alaric was never obedient. After a thousand years of cultivation, he stood one step from immortality—only to be betrayed and erased by Heaven itself for pursuing a path too perfect to control. Reborn into his sixteen-year-old body, Alaric returns to the beginning with memories of failure, betrayal, and forbidden truths carved into his soul. This time, he will rebuild every realm slowly, painfully, and without shortcuts—correcting the flaws Heaven once exploited. As ancient sects rise, hidden laws awaken, and Heaven’s gaze turns wary, one truth becomes clear: If Heaven fears perfection, then Heaven itself is flawed. And Alaric intends to prove it.

Aika never expected that reading a novel before bed would drag her into the very world she despised. She wakes up as a side character—a lowly maid who, in the original story, dies nameless. Without power, without protection, and armed only with her memory of the plot, Aika knows one thing: “If she wants to live, she must stay away from the villainess.” The problem is, it is Elowen—the cold, manipulative villainess feared by the entire palace—who is the first to look at her as if Aika is more than just a pawn. Elowen is supposed to be the heroine’s main enemy. She is supposed to die at the end of the story. And Aika was never supposed to be involved with her. Yet amid political intrigue, palace conspiracies, and a world that forces everyone to choose a side, Elowen offers Aika something she has never had: protection—at the price of absolute loyalty. As the line between manipulation and emotion begins to blur, Aika must choose: survive by following the story’s original path… or shatter fate alongside the woman she was meant to hate. Because in this world, loving the villainess is not just dangerous— it is an act of betrayal against the story itself.

The Red Paladin's sudden absence. A rise in R██████ Troupe Company mercenaries. A strange underlying power that has always existed. Will the Paladins uncover the many mysteries that lie before them? Join Yuna, Ryu, Mercy, Nico and Merphie as they venture deep into the corrupt, long standing country of Retroidica, all while grappling with their interpersonal relationships and perspectives on their Captain's status. Has he really betrayed them?

Forget everything you know about the "Hero"; in this world, there are no heroes. There are only survivors, schemers, and manipulators. ​Here, everyone covets the throne. Every tyrant wants to rule their castle, and every ambitious soul seeks to bring the world to its knees. Between the noble classes weaving conspiracies like spiderwebs, and the wretches of the Abyss who taste pain and blood while watching their families wither and die, there is no room for loyalty. Betrayal is the only recognized currency, and malice is the deadliest weapon. ​You won't wait hundreds of chapters for the excitement to begin. From the very first moment, you will find yourself in the eye of a hurricane of intrigue surrounding you from the right and left, from the highest peaks and the deepest pits. You might love a character in one chapter and wish for their death in the next, because you are not facing an ordinary fantasy story; you are witnessing a living "History" displayed before your eyes in all its ugliness and beauty. ​And amidst this constant treachery and death lurking in every corner, one constant truth remains: You, the reader... are the only hero in this novel, because you are the only one whom this world cannot kill.

Elara Monroe had always believed that love was simple, that the warmth and attention of Adrian Blackwood, the man she trusted and cared for, were constants in her life. But when his touch grows rare, his words indifferent, and his affection framed as a privilege rather than a given, she begins to feel the quiet weight of neglect. As her chest tightens with every unanswered question and every unacknowledged moment, Elara realizes that love cannot thrive on absence. Facing the choice between staying in a relationship that slowly erodes her sense of self or reclaiming her own worth, she must decide if the man she loves can ever give her the care she deserves or if some distances are too great to bridge. When Love Became a Privilege is a slow-burn billionaire CEO romance about emotional withdrawal, self-discovery, and the courage to demand love that sees you.

Evie, a human resources professional who loves gossip, dies while trying to resolve a club fight and is transported to the body of a palace maid. However, the body is of a woman with a secret identity, trying to protect the ones she loves at all costs, even if that means that she has to get too close to the sun.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and become celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

This is a true story. This is the story of a girl who keeps walking, though she doesn’t know where she’s going—or even who she truly is. She walks barefoot on a floor of glass, fragile and beautiful, each step a new wound, each step a new burden. Inside her, a silent monster waits. It doesn’t scream, it doesn’t attack—yet it consumes her slowly, quietly, from within. She is free, yet trapped. She can speak, yet remains silent. Life gives her people—friends, siblings, love—but with each bond comes a curse: those she loves, she loses. Loneliness follows her, yet she refuses to accept it. She fears reality, but she survives it. This is a story not just of one girl, but of loss, love, hatred, pain, and brutality. Where blood-stained hands paint life and death onto the canvas of existence. Where love must be emptied from the heart to survive—or else living becomes not just difficult, but impossible.

Luo Qiu became the boss of a ‘club’ by chance. It was a weird club that sold strange items, assisted by a servant girl with 300 years of work experience. Countless people with dreams, hopes and ambitions came to the club, exchanging everything precious they owned just to fulfill their desires. They would offer their lifespan, items, and even their soul. Each successful trade would increase Luo Qiu’s lifespan by a little. “Tribute successful, your lifespan has increased by 99 years.” Thus, Luo Qiu began his endless life as the club’s boss.

Ye Anran's boyfriend cheated on her with a shameless woman. He even publicly humiliated her. Afterward, she decided to go wild and marry her ex-boyfriend's younger uncle. From then on, her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend would have to respectfully address her as "aunt" whenever they saw her! "Mrs. Bo, what do you like about Young Master Bo?" "He's handsome and powerful!" "Mrs. Bo, what don't you like about Young Master Bo?" "He's too handsome and too powerful!" "Young Master Bo, what do you like about Mrs. Bo?" "She says I'm handsome and powerful!" Bo Jinyu discovered that since he met Ye Anran, he had inadvertently developed the habit of doting on his wife without any limits.

At the age of eleven, the youth Ye Xuan's soul traveled through time to the distant Mythical Era, becoming an Undying monster emerging from the Emperor's Burial Ground, influencing one era after another. Yet behind Ye Xuan, an invisible force manipulated everything. Struggling to take control of his fate, Ye Xuan exhausted all means, but just as he was on the brink of success, he was betrayed by his disciple and wife, causing his soul to slumber for ninety thousand years. When Ye Xuan awoke, he found himself back in his own body and had become the son-in-law of the Emperor Immortal Sect, treated by others as a fool. The story begins from here. Eternal Emperor Soul, returned overnight. From then on, an emperor rose as a son-in-law, ushering in an invincible myth that dominated through the ages! Simplified version: The foolish son-in-law, soul returned, rose in one morning, invincible through all ages. Show-off version: "I am invincible; do as you please." — Ye Xuan. Meme version: That year, my hands in my pockets, I knew no rivals.