betrayal

"I am not the hero you think I am."--Mitsuki Yusha-- Yusha only wanted to carry the weight of his family’s responsibilities. Instead, he found himself thrust into a foreign world with a legendary sword in his hand. Now, an entire empire looks at him with hope, believing he is the descendant of the Great Hero. But they are wrong. Yusha is neither a hero nor a successor. In this world, there are two Heroic Swords, and only the one who wields both can be called a true Hero. As the real heir emerges and the empire's greedy successors prepare for a bloody civil war to tear the kingdom apart, Yusha is caught in the middle of a lie. Will he remain the kind and helpful boy he once was, or will the cruelty of this world force him to change? When those he loves are taken from him, will he seek justice, or will he lose himself in the darkness of revenge? In a world of betrayal, the greatest enemy might be the reflection in the mirror.

"I told you not to touch her!" Adrian’s voice thundered through the air as his fist connected again, blood spraying. His jaw was clenched, his teeth grinding with rage. I grabbed at his arm, desperate. “Adrian, stop! Please, you’ll kill him!” But he didn’t hear me. His fury was deafening. "Today, I will kill you," he growled, raising his fist once more. “Adrian!” I cried, pulling harder. My hands trembled against the iron of his grip, but it was like trying to move a mountain. Finally, with a sharp jerk, he shoved the man aside and seized my wrist. His grip was unyielding, his eyes burning like embers. Without a word, he dragged me toward his car. I stumbled beside him, breathless. His silence was more terrifying than his rage. The car roared to life, and he slammed his foot on the accelerator. The world blurred past us, headlights slicing through the night. “Adrian—stop! We’ll die like this!” My voice cracked, every word trembling. “Please! Slow down!” His gaze snapped to me, dark and dangerous. For a long second, he didn’t speak. Then, finally, he loosened his grip on the wheel, easing the car just enough to stop my heart from shattering. "Are you insane?!" he burst out, voice raw. "I could have smashed your face against the glass!" His lips curled into a vicious sneer. "Why did you come between us?" His voice was low, deadly. “Because I had to!” I shouted, anger spilling out. “I won’t let you kill him!” “You think I care?” His voice dripped venom. “I want to kill him right now.” My words tangled in my throat. I had nothing left to fight him with—except one truth. “I won’t let him marry Tessy!” I screamed, chest heaving. His jaw clenched so tight I thought it might break. He didn’t reply. The silence was suffocating, broken only by the growl of the engine as we reached the hostel gates. I yanked the door open, ready to escape his fury. But before I could step out, his voice sliced through the night like a blade. "NEXT TIME—I WILL KILL HIM if he touches you again." His eyes locked onto mine, burning, unrelenting. His teeth were clenched, his whole body vibrating with rage. Adrian, a vampire, falls in love with Eira, a human—but tries to show that he hates her. But how long will he be able to hide his true feelings? Do you think this is what’s written in their destiny? And is their love strong enough to change their fate?

“Am I okay? How can you ask that after you bought me like I was some kind of object?!" Hannah shouted. "I was only trying to save you," Roman replied softly. But deep down, he couldn’t deny that he truly wanted her… ... Hannah Macalester had always known her father was selfish, but she never imagined he would go so far as to sell her in a human auction to pay off his debts. Just as filthy men began bidding on her body, Roman Thaddeus—a trillionaire playboy—won the auction with an outrageous price: 100 million dollars. Roman swore he only wanted to help. But the dark rules of The Auction House forced them into a dead end: marry, or face death. Determined to protect her younger sibling from the same fate, Hannah had no choice but to play the role of a happy fiancée in Roman’s luxurious mansion. The problem is, living under the same roof with Roman turns out to be dangerously tempting. As they secretly work with the FBI to bring down the auction, the trillionaire’s charm begins to break down Hannah’s defenses. Can this marriage on paper save not only their lives, but also their hearts?

There’s a saying ‘if you don’t understand my silence, you’ll never understand my words.’ This book “FOLDED SECRETS” is a collection of short stories. It picturizes the stories of years ago when messages and chats were nonexistent and people chatted by posting letters to their loves ones. Here specifically a postmaster finds out some interesting letters that were rejected or returned back to the post office. The stories depict the unrequited love stories of some chosen personalities. Let’s dive into their world to experience the rawness of one-sided love. (ps) Hold some tissues before reading. Trust me, you’ll need it. Thanks me later.

I was trapped… Trapped in a place I had never truly belonged to before. Among friends. I thought I would finally enjoy my new life, but I never knew it would come with conditions. I found someone who truly loved me… but he was never meant to be mine. And the one who showed me love. I never knew if it was real or just another illusion. Bound by friendship, I slowly found myself standing in the same place I had been four years ago. Back when loneliness was all I knew. When I needed love the most, I never received it. And when love finally found me… My life had already given up. And just when everything finally started becoming okay… Fate whispered to me, “Now close your eyes.” The person I fell in love with… the person who fell in love with me… What we had was never just love. We were both broken in our own ways. Yet somehow, we understood each other better than anyone else ever could. And when I finally realized who I truly wanted in my life… Everything changed.

METRO GENESIS by Ada. The year is 3044. Humanity made it this far. Barely. AI got sorted eventually, redirected toward handling the tedious, the administrative, the soul-crushing weight of daily existence so humans could spend time doing things that actually required being human. A noble vision. Metro City found a way to make even that sinister. Metro City was never a good place to live. It was, however, always a spectacular place to disappear, into its rain-slicked streets, its corporate towers, its carefully maintained illusion that someone, somewhere, had things under control. Buried beneath that illusion was the Nemesis Protocol Unit. Black ops. Off the books. The agency that handled the problems polite society preferred to pretend didn't exist. The NPU didn't officially exist. It was also the only thing standing between Metro City and complete collapse. For nearly as long as the NPU existed, there was NexoPharma. Gleaming towers. Government contracts. The kind of respectability built on strategic donations and carefully placed allies. Ask anyone on the street what NexoPharma was really doing in those labs and they'd lower their voice and say the same thing: bioweapons. They weren't wrong. In 3034, rookie agent Adrian Cole was assigned to NexoPharma Tower. Routine investigation. Get in, gather evidence, get out. It was not routine. The tower caught fire. The kill teams mobilized. His senior partner went back for him when he didn't have to, pushed Adrian clear, and didn't make it out. Adrian crawled from that building on two broken ankles, alone, with the sound of screaming that stopped too soon ringing in his ears. He spent two weeks in hospital. He spent the next ten years trying to deserve it. By 3044, Adrian Cole is the Ace of NPU, the best field agent the Nemesis Protocol Unit has ever produced. Decorated. Relentless. Still haunted. The kind of man who walks into situations that break other agents and walks out with the truth still intact. Metro City is working on fixing that. Above him sits Elias, NPU's iron-spined higher up, a man who has survived long enough to know exactly which questions you ask out loud and which ones you take permanently to your grave. He gives Adrian enough information to complete the mission. Never quite enough to understand what the mission actually is. Then there is Garrick, pilot, transport specialist, and somehow the most aggressively normal human being in this entire story. We are enormously fond of him. We are also deeply concerned for him. There is also Marcus. That's all we're saying about Marcus. You'll understand why. And finally, Aveline. Ace of the Crime Division. Half Canadian, half Russian. The kind of dangerous that doesn't announce itself. She is a psychopath, this is not a plot twist, not a slow revelation, not a dramatic chapter reveal. Everyone who works with her knows it. Everyone who works against her really knows it. She is not looking for redemption. She was never soft. She looked at Metro City in all its corruption and decided the correct response was not to fix it, but to be better at it than everyone else in the room. Not sweet. But definitely a psycho. Metro City is rotting. The Nexo Incident has begun. The corporations are panicking quietly, violently, and with excellent legal representation. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, an agent running on borrowed time and a woman who never needed a reason are about to find out exactly how deep Metro City's rot goes. It goes very deep. Nobody is ready. Least of all you. Welcome to Metro Genesis. Try not to get attached.

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] Penelope Anderson, long past the age society deems “marriageable” and burdened by rumor, devotes herself to securing a perfect match for her younger sister after experiencing an unsuccessful courtship. Everything proceeds as planned until Lord Anthony Ravenport, a notorious rake she once met under scandalous circumstances, becomes her sister’s most promising suitor. Though Penelope knows he is dangerously unsuitable, his status makes him impossible to refuse. As tensions rise, so does an undeniable attraction between Penelope and Anthony, one that threatens to ruin not only her sister’s future, but the fragile reputation of their entire family. *** “Why do you despise me so much that you consider everything I do unworthy of your blessings!” he demanded, eyes bright with frustration and restrained fury. “Because you are unworthy of one!” she yelled back, her gaze holding the same frustration as his. “You’re unworthy to be a husband, unworthy of my sister, unworthy of love, unworthy of everything! Your presence is only making things worse for Franseca,” “And your presence isn’t?!” he spat back, his composure gradually dwindling as seconds passed. “Just because you think you’re better off unmarried doesn’t make her one. She shows interest in me as much as I do her!” “Oh, is that so?” She countered, mockery and disbelief laced in her tone. “I know men like you. And men like you thrive on pity and selfishness, believing women to be nothing else but breeders and assets! How dare you speak of interest when all you think of is what benefit my sister possesses!” “I know women like you,” he retorted, keeping his voice likewise. “Women whose conclusions are based on personal grudges. Women who are blinded by rage, envy, and jealousy, disguised under safety. Women whose hearts are hardened by grief and sorrow, and all they can think of is affecting other people’s lives!” “How dare you,” Penelope seethed, expression cold in fury and her gaze heated in cold rage. No one has ever talked to her the way he did, and it annoyed her to such an extent that she could barely recognize herself anymore. “Oh, are you pained?” he demanded, mockery plastered in his expression. They were so close, so improperly close that breath fanned against each other, eyes brightened in rage, chest rising and falling from such pressure. “You are… insufferable!” She spat. “And you’re… aggravating!” he returned, hot breath matching hers, as their chest rose and fell in exasperation. For a moment, the world revolved around heated glares and venomous expressions. Finally, those pair of grey eyes left the storm of dark-brown ones, descending on her lips that were only an inch away. Sensing his diverted attention, her breath stuttered in response, eyes descending against those inviting red lips. Her heart raced wildly, breath puffing furiously as she swallowed the lump down her throat, unconsciously wetting her lips. “S-Stay away… from my sister,” She said, words barely above a whisper. Her heart raced, echoing in her ears, causing her to feel dizzy. His eyes darkened. “You’ll be the end of me,” he whispered back, almost like a plea. And in the blink of an eye, his lips crashed against hers. *** PS: BASED ON HISTORICAL SETTINGS AND TIMELINE. #Slowburnromance #enemiestolovers A/N: There will be slow updates for now, until I conclude “Surrendered To The Lord Of Sin”. Although this is my entry for WSA 2026. Thank you for trying this out!

When the strongest knight in the universe, Amelia, is betrayed by gods, demons, and her own comrades, she entrusts her young son Aaki with a single command—protect your sister and survive. Believing his mother to be dead, Aaki grows up burdened by her legacy, wielding powers that rival the heavens themselves. Haunted by loss, bound by duty, and burning with silent flames of vengeance, Aaki walks a path where allies become family, enemies lurk in every shadow, and betrayal cuts deeper than any blade. But the truth of his mother’s fate—and the secrets hidden in his bloodline—will ignite a war that shakes gods, demons, and worlds alike. A story of broken bonds, unyielding resolve, and a hero who rises from tragedy to defy destiny.

Julian sees a opening on the side of a mountain. When he investigates it he uncovers the secrets of the world and gets involved in magical activities. And through a turn of twisted events he turns into something far greater than he could even imagine.

Synopsis Elena Brooks once had everything — a loving family, a bright future, and a father who was her hero. But all of it shattered when the powerful billionaire Adrian Kane destroyed her father’s company and drove her family into ruin. Three years later, Elena returns, colder and wiser. To everyone’s shock, she agrees to marry the very man she swore to hate. The world sees a gold-digging bride chasing wealth and power, but beneath the wedding veil hides her true purpose — revenge. Every smile she gives him is a lie. Every touch hides a plan to bring him down. But Adrian Kane is not the man she thought he was. Behind his ruthless façade lies secrets darker than her hatred, and a pain that mirrors her own. As their twisted marriage unfolds, lines blur between love and vengeance. Passion burns where hate once lived, and Elena must face the truth — the man she wanted to destroy might be the only one who can save her heart. In a world of lies, wealth, and betrayal, will love be her greatest weakness… or her ultimate revenge?

They say an Alpha without a wolf is no Alpha at all. For ten years, Rhys has ruled as the most feared Alpha in the western territory—without ever shifting. Until Elise Winters walks into his territory—and his wolf comes back wrong. Stronger. Wilder. Fixated. On her. Elise is practical, stubborn, and completely unprepared for what she’s inherited. Rhys knew what she was to him the moment she stepped through his door. And he knows this— If he claims her, if he lets his wolf fully return, it won’t just change him. It could cost him his pack. His throne. And her life.

Not my story not my translation just post it so I can read when I go somewhere with no internet thanks After accidentally falling, she actually finds herself bound to a Second Female Lead Counter Attacking System! Xun Mi: WTF is this?! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻ In order to regain her memories and return to her original world, Xun Mi is forced to transmigrate to different worlds and complete missions. Fiancé stolen away? Abandoned by the family? Career ruined? Reputation slandered? No problem, I’ll just go and grab a golden thigh*, dominate the world, slap those trash scum across the face, and live true to the saying that evildoers have no worry! Xun Mi: I just want to peacefully and quietly complete my missions and go. Loyal Puppy: I just want to peacefully and quietly go with you. *Note: grab a golden thigh: means to cling onto a rich or powerful person for support , usually used in a joking manner

Never had the Radcliffe family expected their son-in-law, a loser in their eyes, to be the hidden Dragon Lord who had lived for myriads of years...

Born in the soot-stained poverty of District 6, Ryssa Hughes grew up despised for reasons she never understood. On the night of her twentieth birthday, she is sentenced to die. Ryssa prepares to meet the executioner. But instead of death, she meets Fenric Morrigan, wolf prince and heir to the high moon’s throne who puts her under his protection, saving her from death. She is taken from the human district and into the dangerous halls of the Royal Academy where Ryssa discovers she is not fully human… and never has been. Among future Alphas and she wolfs dying to be Lunas, she is an outsider…A mistake and also a threat. Ryssa also learns the ultimate truth about Fenric. He is cursed to die before his twenty fifth birthday. The curse cannot be broken by magic, ritual, or sacrifice. But every curse has its flaws and every magic has a loophole. Fenric and Ryssa will soon discover however that fate is one royal bitch.

He transmigrated into Aemond Targaryen on the night he was meant to lose an eye. He knew the history. He knew the fight. He knew exactly how fate was supposed to carve him into a monster. So he tried to change it. But when the dagger fell, the one who paid the price was not him. From that moment on, history broke. Branded as a kinslayer, feared as a monster, and forced onto the path of the Green faction, Aemond steps into a future no one remembers—one shaped by blood, dragons, and political betrayal. Regent of the Realm. Rider of Vhagar. The man who should not exist. This time, the Dance of the Dragons will not follow the script. ... This is a translation of a Chinese Novel, with minor changes in some parts of the original story.

【Male Lead = Unhinged and Possessive + King of Jealousy + Model of Male Virtue + Aloof Beauty + Love at First Sight】 【Female Lead = A Bit of a Drama Queen + Heart Sealed with Cement + Loves to Study + Calm and Rational + Beautiful and Holds Grudges】 In the tenth year of being trapped by Zhou Mochen's side, Xu Su is reborn. Upon waking, she discovers she has returned to the summer vacation before her third year of junior high. At this time, Zhou Mochen has not yet appeared, the only person who cared for her—her grandmother—is still alive, and there is still time to remedy all regrets. Xu Su takes out her little notebook and writes down life's new rules: Regarding places where she might encounter Zhou Mochen—stay away. Regarding her parents from her past life who favored sons over daughters—escape her original family as soon as possible. Regarding her grandmother who died without dignity after a decade of hemiplegia—do not let the tragedy repeat; let her grandmother live out her golden years in peace. And the one thing she regretted most of all, her education—get into her dream university. In this life, all she wants is to study hard and improve herself every day.

Chen Lu Si finds a strange stone and meets a strange girl during his tomb sweeping. After the girl slashes him with a sword, he finds that he couldn't control his whole body but his mouth, and his hands are turning into swords. "I have no objections to the rest, but I think the danger sequence should be upgraded to A. His Transforming Blade ability is too dangerous for ordinary people... And I don't think recruiting him into Celestial Strategy is a good idea." "C, you saw it earlier; his arm got dislocated cutting a bullet. Although it can barely handle modern weapons, it's uncertain against fully automatic weapons."