betrayal

Kael, was a weak hunter, poor. During an A-rank dungeon raid, he was sent to the front not to scout, but to be sacrificed. The team captain promised that if Kael died, his aunt the woman who raised him after his parents died would be taken care of for life. So Kael agreed. But inside the dungeon, his team betrayed him and left him to die. As monsters closed in and death became certain, Kael learned the truth of this world: only the strong survive, and the weak are meant to be discarded. At the brink of death, Kael touched a mysterious seal. A system awakened. It gave him only one rule: Survive. Betrayed, broken, and standing at the edge of death, Kael begins his climb from the bottom. This time, he will not die weak. He will change his fate and make those who betrayed him regret it.

Sign the papers and disappear. You were never one of us.” Those were the last words Seraphina Cole heard before the Ashford dynasty erased her existence. They took her marriage. They stole her unborn child with lies and cruelty. They branded her unstable, unworthy, disposable, then dumped her into the shadows with nothing but grief and shame. The Ashfords thought she broke. They never bothered to check if she survived. Three years later, Seraphina returns under a new name Rina Vale, silent partner of the Vale Consortium, a trillion-naira global empire that controls shipping lanes, tech patents, and political favors. Cold. Calculated. Untouchable. This time, she isn’t asking for love. She’s collecting debts. Her ex-husband wants forgiveness when he realizes who she is? She’ll bankrupt his legacy. Her former mother-in-law prays for mercy? Rina will expose the secrets buried beneath her charity foundations. The family that murdered her child with negligence and lies? She’ll tear them apart boardroom by boardroom. And standing beside her is Lucien Drake, a dangerous, brilliant billionaire with his own vendetta against the elite. He doesn’t want to save her. He wants to help her burn them all. She didn’t come back to heal. She came back to conquer. They created a victim. They unleashed a queen.

Neiki Hyuga transmigrated into the Naruto world as Neji’s older brother—a branch family genius branded with the Cursed Seal of the Caged Bird. On the night his father Hizashi Hyuga is forced to die for the clan, Neiki’s Byakugan mutates: he can absorb the eyes of dead Hyuga and evolve his own. From that moment, he stops being a victim and starts quietly turning the Hyuga clan into his hunting ground. Praised by Konoha as one of the “Twin Prodigies,” Neiki smiles in the light while, in the dark, Hyuga begin to “disappear.” Main family, branch family—it makes no difference. Every corpse is another step toward a transcendental Byakugan and the collapse of the cage that bound him. When Neji and Hinata finally confront him as a wanted traitor, the truth cuts deeper than any kunai. “Why did you betray the village—betray our clan?” “My foolish brother… the real question is: why are you still loyal to those who put a cage on your eyes?” This is the story of a transmigrator who refused to be a caged bird— and chose to become the blade that slaughters the flock instead.

On the night of her engagement party, Alayna Sandra discovers her future contract husband is cheating on her with her own sister. She's shattered, broken, and furious all at once. So when she finds his stepbrother, Dafa Halton, she marries him instead. But now, why is her ex fiance the one begging her to come back? And who would have thought that his useless stepbrother would turn out to be the best man she's ever met. -Love Reclamation: Escaping My Contract Husband, Finding His Stepbrother By Yuliaresi Anjelina

For five years, Aria Kozlov lived for vengeance. After losing her entire family in a brutal massacre, she was shown one face behind the bloodshed: Billionaire Marcus Thorne. Armed with a dancer’s grace and an assassin’s ruthlessness, she enters his world to destroy him, body, mind, and soul. But nothing is as simple as it seems. As Aria steps into Marcus’s world, she discovers a game far more dangerous and complicated than she ever imagined. With trust a rare commodity and betrayal lurking around every corner, Aria must decide how far she’s willing to go for revenge... and whether some wounds can heal without losing herself. Trained to Destroy Him is a gripping billionaire romance filled with secrets, power plays, and a passion that could either save them or destroy them both.

After my husband cheats, I get my revenge by sleeping with his powerful, estranged father. But my plan backfires when I'm framed for murder and left to die in prison. There, I learn a devastating truth: I'm the secret heir to a vast fortune—the very reason they betrayed me. Now, if I survive, I'll rise from the ashes to claim my legacy and become the stepmother from hell. I have only one goal, to make my ex-husband call me "Stepmother."

WHEN THE CRIMES LEAD TO A TRAGIC ENDING OF OUR WORLD

What happens when two rivals in their own right are forced to be in the same space? Edmund Alistair, proud heir to the legendary Alistair Entertainment Group, is forced by his father into a position where he’s to be under the supervision of the cold, notorious and disgustingly handsome CEO billionaire, Asher Asbourne. Asher Asbourne, known for disliking company and people in general, initially disagreeing, has no other choice than to accept the offer when he secretly discovers a dirty truth about his father which could put the family business on the verge of collapse. When their two personalities clash, it leaves him questioning everything about the control and composure he has learnt his whole life. And as more time passes in each others company, the lines between rivalry and chemistry start to blur. Asher commits to not exploring those lines no matter how much his control slips. But when a new interest is introduced in the picture, he finds himself craving his black haired demon even more. Will Asher sacrifice his father’s honor for a few moments of pure lust? And will Edmund go the extra mile to make sure he quenches his raging madness for passion and ownership? There’s only one way to find out…..

Isabella Romano has always known her father’s gambling addiction would destroy their family—she just never imagined it would cost her freedom. When Giovanni Romano loses $5 million to the Salvatore crime family and can’t pay, his debt is called in by the most feared man in New York: Dante Salvatore, the 32-year-old Don who rules the city’s underworld with ruthless efficiency. But Dante doesn’t want money—he wants something far more valuable. He wants Isabella. Forced into a contract marriage to settle her father’s debt, 24-year-old Isabella becomes the unwilling wife of a man she’s been taught to fear. Dante is everything she despises: cold, violent, controlling, and dangerously possessive. He claims her as his property, locks her in his gilded mansion-prison, and makes it clear she’ll never escape. But Isabella isn’t the submissive bride Dante expected. She fights him at every turn, challenges his authority, and refuses to surrender—even as the explosive chemistry between them threatens to consume them both. As Isabella navigates the treacherous world of mafia politics, she discovers that Dante isn’t the monster everyone believes him to be. Beneath the ruthless exterior is a man haunted by tragedy, bound by duty, and desperately alone. The more time she spends with him, the more the lines between hate and desire blur. But their forced union has made Isabella a target. Rival families see her as Dante’s weakness. Traitors within his own organization plot to use her against him. And when a ghost from Dante’s past resurfaces, threatening everything he’s built, Isabella must decide: will she run from the man who imprisoned her, or stand beside the beast who would burn the world to keep her safe? In a world where love is the ultimate weakness and trust can get you killed, Isabella and Dante must learn that the most dangerous chains aren’t made of steel—they’re forged from passion, obsession, and a love worth dying for.

‘How cliché. I’ve read countless novels where the Hero is betrayed by their companions… but was I wrong to trust those who fought beside me for nearly six decades?’ ----- Betrayal. A word many live in fear of. A word some never expect… until it happens. A word that completely shatters one’s view of life. Just like any other heroic tale, Simon was the Hero of Earth, the one who defeated the Demon King and was about to end the war between races with his companions. Yet, in the end, he was betrayed by his own companions for reasons he never understood. Instead of finding death, Simon found rebirth. To his horror, he reincarnated as the very race he had devoted his entire life to exterminating… a race he despised, feared, and was disgusted by. Reborn as a demon infant within one of the most impoverished demon tribes, Simon found himself at the very bottom of a world he once sought to destroy. Fortunately, he was not entirely abandoned. His unique Seven Star Blessing, bestowed by his patron God, followed him through reincarnation. Armed with this Blessing and the Demonic Magic of his new race, Simon now harbors an ambition greater than ever before… to rise higher than he ever did as the Hero of Earth. To become a God. But the path forward is far from simple. Betrayals from those he would never expect. Endless trials and tribulations. And the lingering question of identity… Should he cling to his past as a human hero, or embrace his nature as a demon to survive? Can Simon abandon his hatred and live among demons? Or will he erase his past entirely and fully embrace his demonic nature? Will his thirst for revenge drag him deeper into darkness… Or will he rise above it? In the end… Will he be devoured… or will he devour all?

Once, a king, driven by hatred, revenge, and madness, made a pact with the devil. Through this pact, he was reborn—formed from the devil's very essence, from mist, ash, and pain. He became a creature of darkness, immortal and blessed with superhuman powers. But everything comes at a price. For this power and immortality, the creature must feed on the flesh and blood of its victims. Piece by piece, it devours its victims alive as they scream in agony while it simultaneously drinks their blood. Otherwise, its own body would rot. With special victims who possess great potential, the creature creeps inside them like a parasite. It slowly feeds on them, acquiring their skills—be it intelligence, dexterity, or martial arts. This is a lengthy process, especially if the victim's will is strong and must first be broken. During this inner struggle, the creature must repeatedly leave its host to feed, but cannot stay too long. If the creature merely sucks the blood of its victims, they become its offspring, the "Children of the First Generation." In its original form, the Dark King cannot bear daylight, which is why it is called the Noctusborn—"Born of the Night." But in the body of a host, it can walk among humans undetected, even in bright sunlight. The price of its power is high: its offspring cannot feel true love and are not immortal. Therefore, the Noctusborn seeks a way to create artificial, immortal vessels—the Nocturnuli (Children of the Second Generation)—to bring its beloved wife back to life and be by her side forever. For its longing for true love is stronger than its hunger for flesh and blood. An OPTIONAL lore companion book is available on my WebNovel profile. Copyright 2025 JJWaka & Wayne Shao. All rights reserved. This work is protected by copyright. Any reproduction, distribution, translation, adaptation, public performance, or other use—even in part—is prohibited without the express written permission of the authors. Publication of this work is reserved exclusively for the authors—regardless of platform, medium, or format. Any further publication or use by third parties, even for non-commercial purposes, is strictly prohibited. All characters, plot lines, texts, musical compositions, sound recordings, visual elements, and other creative content are the intellectual property of the authors.

Mild Runner is a shy and timid high school student, navigating the halls of a prestigious school where he stands out for all the wrong reasons. With no friends and a life shrouded in secrecy, he has managed to remain under the radar, earning a reputation as the model student—never in trouble, always overlooked. However, his quiet existence is shattered when a luxurious Rolex watch belonging to Arm Listener, the charismatic and perfect president of the student body, is discovered in his bag. As punishment, Arm, a class ahead of Mild and known for his authoritative demeanor, must confront the situation directly. But as he administers the consequences, Mild begins to sense something unusual: does Arm actually enjoy punishing him? The punishments escalate in their peculiarity, leading Mild to question the motives behind them, especially when they take a bizarre turn—forcing him to pretend to be a girl. Caught in a whirlwind of confusion and unexpected emotions, both boys find themselves grappling with their feelings. Mild wonders why Arm seems to derive a strange satisfaction from their encounters, while Arm is increasingly drawn to Mild’s vulnerability and resilience. As the lines between punishment and attraction blur, they must navigate their complex relationship and discover what lies beneath their shared circumstances. Can two seemingly opposite personalities forge a connection in the midst of misunderstanding and societal expectations? In a story of self-discovery and unexpected romance, Mild and Arm must confront their true selves and each other, ultimately leading to a surprising twist in their lives.

Ellora’s marriage to Crown Prince Aster was decided long before love could ever grow. Once bound by childhood affection, they now stand as husband and wife in a palace ruled by appearances and quiet cruelty. As betrayal begins to surface, Ellora’s place beside the crown grows increasingly fragile. When Grand Duke Hayes returns from the North, unspoken feelings and buried memories awaken, shifting the balance of both heart and power. In a world where love is forbidden and loyalty is dangerous, Ellora must decide what she is willing to lose—and what she dares to desire.

[System Rebooting... Host Found.] [Do you wish to live?] Jiang Chen was the trash of the Iron Sword Sect—born with no talent, bullied by disciples, and thrown into the Corpse Ravine to rot. But death did not come. Instead, a voice came from the darkness, offering him a second chance. He awakened the Heavenly Devourer System. With it, Jiang Chen can do the impossible: Devour beasts to gain stats, learn skills instantly, and see the hidden flaws of the world. He rises from the mud, believing he has finally become the protagonist of his own story. But there is a catch. The System does not run on spiritual energy. It runs on Biomass. The "Quests" are becoming increasingly violent. The "Skills" feel alien to his human body. And at the corner of his vision, a strange counter ticks up with every victory: [Sync Rate: 1%...] As Jiang Chen conquers his enemies, he fails to notice the most terrifying truth of all: The System isn't serving him. It is preparing him.

"I stayed away from you because I didn't wanted to hurt you! You will never understand how it feels to be left out, forgotten... and misused." Sypnosis : Sonica, a hedgehog gifted with super speed, possesses other supernatural powers that even she struggles to control. Labeled as "cursed" since childhood, Sonica was shunned, feared, and treated differently by everyone around her. After a tragic incident changed everything, she decided to hide her abilities, showing the world only her speed while locking away her past and her pain. When she crosses paths with Sonic and his friends, Sonica is given a new chance at friendship and belonging. But fear clings to her heart. What if they discover the truth? What if they treat her just like everyone else did? With secrets looming and powers stirring, Sonica must choose between hiding in fear or embracing who she truly is. Will her new friends stand by her? Or turn away like the rest? Disclaimer : This story is not based on the Sonic Boom series. Some characters not featured in Sonic Boom will also appear ## I created this story because I noticed there aren't many 'Sonic x Sonica' stories out there. I know it might not be a popular ship but I wanted to try it anyway. ## DO NOT STEAL OR REPOST MY ORIGINAL WORK. THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING.

Arjun dies in an accident—only to awaken in a silent void where a masked figure offers him a second chance at life. When he returns to the world, nothing is the same. Bound to a mysterious experiment and burdened with powers he doesn’t fully understand, Arjun begins to realize that survival comes with a hidden cost. As fragments of truth surface, he is forced into a path where every choice is a question on his existence.

Jack Storm was supposed to die a nobody. A violent delinquent with no future, Jack’s life ended when he threw himself in front of a speeding car to save a child. It was the first good thing he had ever done—and it cost him everything. Hell noticed. Rather than damn him, a cosmic infernal contract granted Jack a second life: he would become Hell’s executioner, sent back to Earth with demonic powers to eradicate rogue demons and possessed humans. If he completed his task, he would be allowed to live again as a normal man. But Hell never gives gifts. Jack’s powers grow with every demon he kills. He gains abilities beyond any human—teleportation, nightmare control, summoning armies of demons, regeneration, reality-warping force. As he climbs the demonic ranking system—from D-rank all the way toward godlike S-rank—he becomes Earth’s strongest defender… and its greatest threat.

Humanity’s home is dying. Centuries of pollution have left Gidomum (humanity's birth planet) barely habitable, forcing the Vetusian Empire to look beyond its world for survival. From the slums of the capital to the halls of the Imperial Military Academy, Kethan Ardane has learned to survive in a society built on hierarchy, obedience, and control, but never to belong. When a desperate mission is launched to find a new future among the stars, Kethan is chosen to leave everything behind. What begins as an escape from poverty and oppression quickly becomes something far more dangerous: a journey that will test his loyalty, morality, and his very idea of power. As old systems clash with new worlds and unfamiliar ideologies, Kethan must decide whether survival is enough or whether a broken universe demands to be changed. The future of humanity lies beyond the stars. What it becomes depends on who claims it.

In the dim light they were a bright green. It felt like he was looking into the eyes of a feral cat. The planes of his face were hard but it didn’t take away the attractiveness of his full lips and straight nose. The man could’ve stepped out of a fashion magazine with his well proportioned silhouette. Xian has never slept with a man, but if this handsome alpha was his partner then it might be a bit bearable for him. He just had to get it over with. Time was ticking. “Saying sorry doesn’t cut it. You’re dismissed, I’ll find someone more worthy and respectful of my time.” The robotic voice came on. [Rewards: 100 coins + 5 charm points if he forgives you.] “Please…I really need the money. I’ll do anything you ask.” Xian’s voice was pleading. “Just give me a chance, it really wasn’t my intention to be late.” The man’s lips tipped at the corners and Xian prepared for the worst. The alpha walked closer to him and bent down, his scent of Cedar and smoke made Xian a bit light headed. His mouth was dangerously close to Xian’s ear. “Get on your knees and beg. Let’s see if you can make me change my mind.” *** On her birthday, a BL novelist makes a wish on a shooting star—to not wake up to her miserable life. Except she wakes up, but not in her body. She opens her eyes as a nameless, low-level omega actor at the bottom of the entertainment industry, signed to a company that profits from intimacy but discards the men who perform it. She has written stories like this before, but she has never imagined living inside it. The catch? Only she can see the game system tracking her every choice—Reputation, Risk, Obedience, Desire. Every role, every staged kiss, every flirtation affects her stats. Fail, and she loses contracts, influence, even safety. Succeed, and the rewards are intoxicating… and dangerous. Her first role comes from a movie director whose last film was a flop that destroyed his reputation. Desperate for redemption, he casts her because no one else will take the role. Then comes a fallen Idol, pushed into a BL role to rehabilitate his image after a scandal that refuses to fade. And finally, a mafia who enters acting not for fame, but a means of rebellion. Using queerness as a public rejection of the marriage arranged for him by his parents. Each man wants something different. Control. Safety. Unraveling. Caught between slave contracts, cameras, primal instincts, and carefully staged desire, she learns that BL is not a fantasy. That it is labor, leverage, and risk. The line between performance and feeling blurs, and her past life slips further from her grasp. She once believed love was something you could write your way into. Now she must decide whether disappearing was freedom, or just another role she was never meant to survive. And worse? The system won’t let her leave without a price.

“If Heaven will not crown me, I will rise anyway—fire and all.” Born a concubine’s daughter in the grand halls of Great Qi, Li Ziyan was expected to be silent, obedient, and invisible. Instead, she dared to dream — of justice, of change, of power denied to women like her. Cast out by her powerful family for a single act of defiance, she is left disgraced, alone… and furious. But exile is only the beginning. Joined by a fierce sword-wielding ally and a quiet apprentice with secrets of his own, Ziyan begins her journey as an outcast — building strength in the shadows, gathering allies among the forgotten, and uncovering ancient truths buried by a corrupt empire. Yet danger follows close behind. Someone from within her own bloodline wants her erased. A shadowy conspiracy tied to relics, legends, and forbidden orders hunts her every step. And deep within an abandoned monastery, Ziyan awakens something older than prophecy — a flame tied to the lost Phoenix Archive, and a power long denied to any woman. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, Ziyan must choose: Will she remain a fugitive hunted by the past? Or will she rise from the ashes — and reclaim a destiny that even Heaven tried to steal?