betrayal

A rightful heir to a throne is born, yet grows up far from the life that should have been his. Raised under a false identity, Duncan lives in a world woven with deception, hidden truths, and dangerous secrets. When the truth about his past is finally revealed, everything changes. Who stole his identity? Who is pulling the strings behind the lies? And is a throne built on deception truly worth fighting for? As Duncan uncovers long-buried conspiracies, ruthless enemies, and shocking betrayals, he must decide whether to reclaim what is rightfully his—or lose himself in the pursuit of revenge. Because in a kingdom built on lies, the truth is the most dangerous weapon of all.

The continuation journey of Alter in the virtual world. Takes place after The World of Fractured Realms. But this time, Gaia took her frustrations out on Alter and accidently unleashed something that should not have.

Excerpt... Henry’s hand shot out, closing around her arm, firmly enough that her breath caught. “Stay…” He stood beside her, close enough that she could feel him without touching him. “I…” Livia’s voice broke before it found strength. “I didn’t flee.” She still would not fully look at him. Her eyes remained on Bella. “This is not my fault,” she whispered. “No,” Henry said at once. “It isn’t.” He looked away, then back at her. “Do you love him, Livia?” “Please,” she cried. “Stop calling me that.” “Do you love him?” he asked. “Yes,” she said. “So soon after me?” he asked. “I thought we…” He stopped. “I assumed you…” “That I what?” Livia asked, her voice trembling. “That I loved you? Henry…” she began then she caught herself. “Your Highness. I did seek solace in your arms... Yes. I will not lie about that. I wanted you. I trusted you. In a sea of sharks and wolves, you were the safest thing I could find.” Her eyes filled again. “You made me feel as though I could breathe. Turns out, you are no better.” “Why?” Henry asked quietly. “Because I am the king?” “Because you lied to me. You let me trust a man who did not exist.” “I existed.” “Henry the merchant existed because you created him.” “For good reasons, I had to keep my identity hidden,” Henry said. “The king moving around London without security,” he continued, “what do you think would happen?” “You speak as though I was asking you to announce yourself in the middle of Cheapside with trumpets and a crown. It doesn’t matter anymore,” Livia said, looking away from him. “I am getting married.” “Yes,” Henry said, the word leaving him like a blade drawn from flesh. “To my best friend. Did you tell him?” Henry asked. Livia’s brows drew together. “Tell him what?” “That I fucked you. Did you tell him I was your first? Did you tell him you once trusted me? That you once promised yourself to me because you thought I was the safest thing in your miserable world?” “That is not fair.” “Then tell me is it fair that Richard gets to call you his intended while I stand here pretending I do not know the sound of your moan? Is it fair that he holds your hand while I cannot even say your name without ruining you?” “Please stop.” “Did you tell him,” Henry pressed, unable to stop himself now, “that you were mine before you were ever his?” “How could I?” she asked, the words breaking. “I did not even know who you were.” “Then let me ask you this,” he said, leaning down just a little, his lips a hair’s breath from hers. “Has he fucked you? Has he touched what is mine?” ..... Sold into slavery and trapped in the brutal underworld of London, Livia Valenti is placed on the auction block. She makes a desperate choice and places her fate in the hands of the mysterious man who once caught her stealing. She does not know he is the King of England. Then comes Richard, Duke of Kingsmere willing to offer Livia the one thing Henry cannot easily give her— a future outside the shadows. Caught between the king who awakened her heart and the duke who may be her safest escape, Livia is pulled into a dangerous court. Livia becomes Diana Bellamy, the woman another man intends to wed, King Henry must decide how far a king can go before love becomes scandal, obsession, and war. From the author who brought you: 1. Undressed by the mafia God 2. Undressed by his arrogance 3. The Vampire's Luna

Ang mundo ay napupuno ng makakasalanang hindi alam ang tama at mali. Ito'y puno ng mga nilalang ng iba't iba ang mga iniisip at ninanais. Paano kung ang ating mundo ay umikot lamang sa dalawang kagustuhan? Ang mabuhay at ang mamuno...alin dito ang mas nanaisin mong abutin? Maaari bang dalawa ang iyong piliiin? Isang araw ang payapang kadiliman ay nasira ng mga hiyawang humihingi ng saklolo. Saklolo ng mga taong makasalanan, makasalanang nais marinig ng mga taong minamaliit nila't inaalipusta. Ang mga inalipustang dinadama ang mga hiyawan na sakanila'y lumalabas. Ang apoy ay kanilang kinakain, ang mga makasalnan ay kanilang pinapatay. Ngunit ano nga ba ang pagigign makasalanan? Ano ba ang nagawa ng mga makakasalanan? Bago natin isipin ang mga iyan ay ipapaliwanag ko muna ang kasalukuyang nangyayari sa kwento. Sa kanilang mundo ay may dalawang katungkulan, kung mayaman ka'y nasa taas ka at kung mahirap ka'y nasa baba ka. Ano nga ba ang pantayan sa pagiging mayaman at mahirap? Pera? Bahay? Kagamitan? o Pamilya? Pag mamahal? Iba-iba ang ating paniniwala ngunit ang mundong ito ay pera ang pantayan. Kung mahirap ka'y alila't mamaltratuhin ka, at kung mayaman ka'y magagawa mo ang lahat ng nanaisin mo sa buhay mo. Ngunit isang araw isang bahay ang tinupok ng apoy at ang apoy na iyon ay kumalat sa lahat ng bahay. Matapos mapatay ang apoy ay nag labasan ang mga nilalang na nag aapoy at nag simula nang patayin ang mga taong makasalanan sa mga mata nila. Ang kanilang napapatay ay kanilang nagiging alagad. Sila ay hindi kumakain ng tao dahil ang apoy ang kanilang kinakain, kain nga ba iyong kung tatawagin? Ilang araw ang nag daan kumalat na ang mga nag aapoy na nilalang na iyon ngunit sa araw na din na iyon isang supling ang biniyayaan ng kakayahang hindi pantao. Si Acardianne Luis.

A journalist faces threats towards his family forcing him to dive into a dangerous mission of money laundering, drug and human trafficking. Torn between embracing a criminal life or fleeing away and never look back, he must make a choice.

Nightmares don't end. They layer. When reality fractures, the chosen few are pulled into worlds that shouldn't exist—each one a nightmare more twisted than the last. A warrior sacrifices everything to hold back the darkness. A prisoner fights for survival in a world of endless shadow. A girl loses herself piece by piece, becoming something hollow. A weapon walks the world, carrying stolen power it doesn't understand. Every story is connected. Every nightmare runs deeper. As the layers peel back, the truth emerges: some were never meant to wake up. Some were never real to begin with. And the ones pulling the strings have been playing this game far longer than anyone knows. Ash Eyes is a dark fantasy thriller where protagonists change, realities shift, and survival means sacrificing everything—including yourself. Psychological horror • Multiple POVs • Nested narratives • Nothing is what it seems • this also has graphic violence and body horror • psychological Trauma and identity loss • dark fantasy themes • character death and transformation

At thirteen, Elifero believed he understood his world. He had a home, a family, and a village rich with legends of gods and mythical creatures. Then, one fateful night, everything changed. A discovery in the forbidden forest reveals something that should have remained undisturbed. Before Elifero can fully grasp what he has encountered, his peaceful life is violently shattered by fire, blood, and a presence beyond anything he could have imagined. He survives—but awakens far from home with crucial pieces of his past missing. Voices. Faces. Flames. Fragments of memories he cannot understand. Determined to return, Elifero ventures beyond the village he once knew, stepping into a world where the legends he dismissed as mere tales begin to reveal themselves as something far more real. But the farther he travels, the more questions emerge. What truly happened to his village? Why are pieces of his past missing? And what else lies beyond the world he thought he knew? As Elifero uncovers hidden truths about his past and the fate of his village, he begins to realize that this journey is no longer simply about finding his way home. It is about discovering what home truly means—and who he is beyond it.

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.

I don’t own anything. Kara Zor-El from a Earth where she is treated like a criminal, after she was framed, cheated on, and betrayed, The League including her cousin locked her away into the Phantom Zone without hearing her side. They celebrated a criminal being sent away but what they don’t know is two Gods were watching along with other powerful beings as they saw them annoyances. Now thanks to the Supreme Gods of DC Omniverse and Marvel Omniverse who watched the events with shaking heads, they give her a role as there second in both there Multiverses, or any other universes connected to them to punish those who do wrong. MC is Lesbian and OP.

[CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT!! ] (At least read the first fifteen chapters before tossing it aside) . Anna Sui woke up from her drunken state to see her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend on the eve of their wedding. Anna was so heartbroken that she ran out of the house, but due to an unfortunate turn of event, she had a one night stand with a complete stranger. . EXCERPTS, "Anna where are you I've been trying to call you for hours now, why are you ignoring my calls?" Her frown deepened. "Leave me alone Mack you can keep being with Nari I don't care." She yelled. "Oh please stop it Anna. You're my girlfriend and I demand to know. Don't tell me you're with another man Ann. Did you forget today's our wedding" Before Anna could say a word her phone got snatched away from her. "She's mine now. If you call or disturb what's mine from now on, be ready to rot in hell." He hunged up and tossed the phone aside. . (IN THE CUPID'S QUILL COMPETITION. Support book by adding it to library, voting with power stone, gifting golden tickets and normal gift.)

In a world where magic is forbidden and witches are hunted, Ashlynn Blackwell has hidden her mark of the witch since birth. The night of her wedding she's betrayed and her secret is exposed. Attacked by her husband and his knights, Ashlynn was abandoned and left for dead in the wilderness. Rescued by the vampire lady Nyrielle, Ashlynn is offered a choice: die as a human or embrace her power as a witch. Bound by a mystical blood pact, Ashlynn is plunged into a world of ancient magic, immortal vampires, and deadly political intrigue for the chance to find eternal love. [Bronze Winner: Weekly Love Tales - Vampire] [Book of the Month: September/October 2024]

Zeraida Winterland was never supposed to marry into the Arventine Empire. Once a runaway heiress turned aspiring celebrity, she had dreams far from the icy walls of upper-class society. But when fate and a secret family pact throw her into a cold and loveless marriage with Xaviere Arventine, a billionaire still mourning the loss of his first love, she finds herself caught between duty and desire. Haunted by the tragic death of his childhood sweetheart, Xaviere has built steel walls around his heart. The new woman in his life? Just a pawn in a family strategy, or so he thinks. Until one night, drugged and broken, he stumbles home, only to find his new wife not as delicate as she seems. Zeraida subdues him with a graceful hand in a shocking turn of events, revealing her hidden strength and mysterious past. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, Xaviere is forced to confront his grief and the possibility that love might come in the most unexpected form. Zeraida, meanwhile, must navigate the cruel games of the elite and prove that she’s more than just a name on a marriage certificate. In a world of power plays, betrayal, and social warfare, can two broken souls learn to fight not against each other, but for each other?

Journee, an NYPD officer and Archer, an FBI agent are after a common mafia boss, but they don’t know it. They cross each other’s path at every corner and involuntarily destroy each other chances to make a case against him. Each unknowingly keeps sabotaging the other. If they get a chance, they will kill each other. Finally, they decide to work together to put him behind bars and… fall in love.

"His father taught him to never yield. The heavens taught him otherwise. Gen is the son of the Invincible Immortal Jiang, raised on absolute power and absolute pride. In a world where cultivators command reality through the six Wheels of Destiny, Gen's unbreakable will made him a prodigy—and a fool." "When celestial enforcers descend to punish humanity's arrogance, Gen's world of security shatters in a single day. Cast into a desperate five-year mission to prevent annihilation, he charges forward like the arrogant genius he's always been—turning allies into enemies, pushing his closest friend Liang into the arms of the corrupt Dark Wheels, and treating the end of the world as his personal proving ground." "A duel with A being that should have killed him. A betrayal that cuts deeper than any blade. A defeat so complete it cracks his soul in ways cultivation cannot heal. For the first time in his life, Gen can't fight his way out."

At Twenty-three, Scarlett Bellingham signs a ten-year contract with London’s most powerful billionaire, Jude Maguire. To the world she is the perfect wife; elegant, fashionable, composed and untouchable. But behind closed doors, their marriage is just an agreement on paper. Scarlett keeps her end of the deal smoothly even when she unexpectedly gets pregnant. She refuses to let motherhood weaken the life she has spent years building being Mrs Maguire. As the contract comes close to its expiration date then Micheal Gerard, a rival CEO who likes Scarlett shows up. Scarlett then finds herself at the center of a dangerous game as her carefully constructed world starts to crumble . Jealousy from a love interest develops. Hatred and betrayal from family surfaces but the truth is far more dangerous than anyone could imagine it to be. When the truth is finally exposed , Jude is forced to choose between the empire he controls and the woman he never intended to love. But Scarlett doesn't wait for him to choose as she walks away. Leaving behind the man who finally learned how to love and the children she calls nothing but a contract bonus. But she returns and this time not for survival but to destroy everything and take control.

Transmigrating to the Douluo Continent, he became a young Grandmaster—yet Yu Xiaogang refused to accept his fate. Through relentless effort and painstaking research into martial souls, he struggled against destiny itself. Step by step, he pushed beyond his limits, overturning his own so-called “inevitable” future, and ultimately rose to become a Limit Douluo. Comparison of Two Douluos First Comparison: Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang vs. Dragon God Douluo Yu Xiaogang Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang He awakened the martial soul Luo Sanpao, born with only half a level of innate soul power. Bitter and resentful of the heavens, he exhausted vast amounts of his family’s resources to forcibly cultivate himself to level ten. Relying solely on his own theories, he chose a Pig-type Soul Beast for his first soul ring. That decision cut off Luo Sanpao’s potential for evolution. In the end, his soul power stagnated at level twenty-nine, forever unable to advance further. Dragon God Douluo Yu Xiaogang With the same martial soul and the same half-level innate soul power, he chose a different path. Through deeper insight and bold experimentation, he uncovered the secret of Whale Glue and laid the foundation for true transformation…

In a world where psychic power determines destiny, every person undergoes an initiation ceremony at eighteen. Talent rank decides everything. When Zhao Mu awakens the lowest possible E-rank talent, the verdict is immediate: Hopeless. A wasted future. His ability—[Demon Clown]—is mocked as useless. After all, without spiritual talent, how far could skill training really go? But what no one realizes is this: [Demon Clown] doesn’t just increase skill proficiency— it increases everything. And it has no limit. Breathing becomes cultivation. Walking turns into movement techniques. Sleeping evolves into profound enlightenment. Breathing → Turtle Breathing → Supreme Exhalation Art Walking → Light Steps → Swift Phantom Movement Sleeping → Deep Sleep → Zhuangzi’s Butterfly Dream No matter how ordinary the action, once activated, proficiency grows endlessly. While others chase rare abilities and high-rank talents, Zhao Mu quietly trains the basics—until those basics evolve into god-level techniques. By the time the world realizes the truth, the so-called “E-rank trash” has already surpassed them all. This is the story of a man who proves that the strongest talent is the one that never stops improving.

ALTERNATIVE TITLE: THREE FOR A SECOND CHANCE. BLURB I had desired to have a child of my own. To show the world I wasn't an unfit Luna. To make Alex a father and express my love for him. The moon goddess seemed to hear my desires, and she granted them. I had held the result firmly in my hands, excited to tell my husband, but then I was met with a scene of betrayal. He was on our matrimonial bed with my best friend Eva. Heartbroken and disoriented, after various tortures, I found a way to escape his clutches with one Vow in mind: "I must protect my Pup!" I fell into the hands of three powerful Alpha triplets, but now they call me by a name I cannot recognize. Would they still look at me with so much desire if they found out I have a pup growing in my belly? **** "Theresa! Come with us!" Their voices echoed loudly in my head as I stared at them puzzled. "I am not Theresa, and I am going nowhere with you!" I said out loud, my voice firm. Leonard leaned in closer, his breath hot against my skin, "I promise Theresa, we would treat you right this time!" "Just give us another chance!" Lugard said, as he brushed his fingers against my skin. "Allow us to treat you right!" Lawrence muttered, as he searched my eyes deeply waiting for a confirmation. I could only stare at them puzzled, unaware of the right decision to make, but I couldn't ignore the way my body reacted towards them.