betrayal

Tonight, Cecilia’s heart was ripped from her chest to break her bond with Arzhen. The Weretiger King’s son, the man she had been bonded to for seven years, had mercilessly taken her life. Who could blame him, really? Cecilia was just a fake Saintess, after all. When the real love of his life, the true Saintess Ruby Vaiva, emerged to reclaim her legitimate title, it was all over for Cecilia. Cast away by the very people she had saved through sheer will and intellect, all in favor of a divine cheat, she knew no one was coming to save her. But as her eyes grew heavy and the world began to fade, a notification suddenly popped into her mind. DING! [Capturable Love Interest detected! Would you like to roll for Five Star Love Interest, Oathran Alicei? You have 10 free rolls!] [Yes/No] Ah. So there was a man dying nearby, too… Wait... Oathran Alicei? The Dragon Lord?! [Warning! Five Stars Love Interest Exclusive Banner is about to expire! Roll?] [Yes/No] Alright, alright! Roll! *** [Let’s start! This is the Beast Gacha System, where you can get countless rewards and bond with any beast, as many as you like!] *** The Dragon Lord she swore to kill: “It wasn’t a prophecy, it was an oath. Your oath. To me.” He wanted to die by her hands. He must. “It was about dying at the hands of the one person I respected. The one person who promised to take the burden from me. You.” “And if I say you are a saintess, then you are.” *** The Alpha Werewolf, her uncle-in-law: “You think there’s a measurement for sin?” “If we are going to get you with child, it will be done properly. Ideally, in front of that precious nephew of mine. Let him have a front-row seat to his legacy being… superseded.” “God forbid a man finds creative motivation.” *** The Werelion Pride King who 'hated' her: “So what if it’s wrong? Be wrong, and live.” “Let me tell you one thing, Cecilia. If you die, even if it was the right thing to be… it’s still wrong.” “If you die, the world will be wrong.” “And a wrong world must perish.” *** Cover art by Nay U [17+ NSFW, Reverse Harem, BeastsXHuman, Revenge, System, Dragon, Werelion, Werewolf, 3 Male Leads] Existing smut chapters: Ch. 16, 26, 51, 52, 68, 69, 70, 72, 81, 82, 83, 104, 105, 106, 117, 118, 119, 121, 138, 139, 140, 184, 185, 187, 220, 231, 246, 261, 278, 279 & 348 (for now)

Jeather died trying to save someone. Gravity disagreed. An orphan, former underground fighter turned priest, he thought his story ended on the twentieth floor of a balcony. Instead, he wakes up in a new world where power comes from sealing monsters into cards—and your social status depends on how scary your beast is. Unfortunately, he starts at the bottom. Fortunately, his “Common-ranked” Verdant Demon doesn’t behave like it read the ranking manual. Now living in the Ardent District inside the body of a disgraced academy student with unfinished grudges, Jeather begins hunting beasts, collecting them like expensive hobbies, and slowly uncovering fragments of betrayal tied to a noble heir named Jefferson and a suspiciously calculating princess. Between slipping in mud, negotiating monster prices, and questioning why he’s slightly addicted to collecting rare creatures, Jeather makes one thing clear: He’s done being the one who falls. In this second life, he will live fully, grow stronger, evolve his demon into something terrifying… —and when the time comes, he won’t just survive the revenge waiting for him. He’ll collect that too.

Sold into slavery and trapped in the brutal underworld of London, Livia Valenti is placed on the auction block to be sold to the highest bidder. She makes a desperate choice—to place her fate in the hands of the man who caught her stealing. She does not know his name. She does not know his power. She does not know that he is the king. King Henry rules a great kingdom but nothing has unsettled him quite like the pretty, witty thief he met in a crowded market. A mystery. A temptation he cannot ignore. As their worlds collide in secrecy and desire, Livia is pulled from chains into a life far more dangerous than she could have imagined, far more dangerous than slavery itself. One truth defines their love; A king can have any woman but he cannot marry a slave. From the author who brought you: 1. Undressed by the mafia God 2. Undressed by his arrogance 3. The Vampire's Luna

Ather is tired of this world, tired of its answers, but then he's given an opportunity to enter into a new world. Ather will lose everything, but his will remains unbroken, because if it doesn't kill you, it'll only make you stronger. Will Ather lose everything, or will he defy his fate?

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…

Life had never been a smooth sail journey for anyone. Without the downs the ups of life had no meaning. Violet, a divorcee, what would she work out in her life to find? Sebastian, a high profile actor labelled as King of Mystery, also a divorcee, what would he seek to find in the aftermath? Pei Li, with dissociative disorder, how would her other self, Penny help them both to live in their messed up life? Wayne, an uprising artist giving his shot in acting and meddled with Pei Li and Penny's life by chance, what would he finds for himself in this life and what would he do to help both Pei Li and Penny achieve their lives' goals? Between four individuals crossing paths with each other, which "You" would each of them find in each of their life? (posting once a week. will post more if I have time)

The village of Vanrra is attacked by a mysterious Titan. Vanrra is forced to flee into the outside world. He will be hunted by strange, human-devouring demons. The nations of the world are under a techno-feudal regime, ruled by the goddess of reason. Vanrra must discover the truth behind this world while being pursued by the Titan that destroyed his life. Great combat mechs roam the land, fighting for the survival of humanity.

He loved the wrong sister and it cost him everything. Amber Ann Lance-Trace is a highly successful biochemist who built a perfect life—perfect house, perfect job, and a marriage to the charming and handsome, globe-trotting entrepreneur Dan Marcus Trace. The only problem? Their five-year marriage was built on the consequences of one drunken night. To add insult to injury - Dan has always been in love with Amber Ann’s older sister, the glamorous, humanitarian Jessica Jeanine Lance. Amber Ann knew the truth but settled for being his second choice, desperately hoping time would turn his heart. Emails from Jessica – heralding her eminent return home after six years abroad – shatters the delicate sham. Just thinking of her husband and sister rekindling their old flame is the catalyst Amber Ann needs. With a silent plan already in motion—a filed resignation, signed divorce papers, and a secret new property—Amber Ann leaves behind the mansion, the career, and the pain, symbolically handing her house keys to Jessica and walking out of her life forever. She is finally ready to build the dream her family always dismissed as "just a hobby": a specialized bakery on the peaceful outskirts of Carson City. But Dan, suddenly given what he felt he had always wanted, finds his fantasy quickly unraveling. Jessica is selfish, critical, controlling, and focused on changing his entire life, while Amber Ann's quiet competence and selfless support are suddenly and painfully absent. When a document courier arrives delivering the final divorce papers, Dan is confronted with the shattering reality: the stable, loving life he took for granted is gone, and the woman he had grown to love has left without a word. Now, Dan must face the brutal truth: He let go of the right sister. The chase is on to find Amber Ann, confess his true feelings, and convince the brilliant, newly independent woman that his second choice was the right choice all along.

They called me a battery. Plug in, drain dry, discard. For three years, I healed every wound the Darkflame Guild inflicted on others—while they inflicted new ones on me. Then they killed my only friend to buy my silence. They should have killed me instead. Now I have a new ability: Decay. Every touch I give looks like healing. But inside, I'm counting down the hours until their powers crumble from within—naturally, untraceable, perfectly fatal. I've joined a new guild. I smile at my enemies every morning. I heal them when they ask. And one by one, they're going to rot.

Ellen had everything. Fame, a successful acting career and a secret celebrity boyfriend. "How dare you steal my fiancé, Ellen!" Reality slapped Ellen hard across the face in the form of her best friend, accusing her of being a homewrecker. Her boyfriend was never hers. Her career was over. Her parents died, leaving her an orphan. To escape it all, Ellen moved into a modest apartment to start afresh. Her friendly, handsome new neighbour introduced himself and extended his hand while smiling confidently to her. “I trust you, Ellen. Don’t be afraid of anything anymore.” Why did he seem so familiar? Ellen began to wonder, could her new neighbour be her long time playmate in the online game 'Era of the Jade Dawn'? Flint kept his identity a secret because he's actually the creator of the game! When they meet in real life, sparks fly and he realises he needs her! He wants to protect her! No one can mess with the woman he loves!

I carefully carried the hot coffee in my hands as I walked into his office. Empty. I let out a small breath. "Pheew…" Looks like the CEO isn't here yet. I placed the coffee down and glanced around once before slowly sinking into the chair behind his desk. The chair was… different. Thick leather. Soft, but firm. Expensive. The kind of comfort that didn't ask — it took. For a second… I let myself relax. My thoughts drifted. My mother. It's been a month. No calls. No visits. But she's fine… Kelvin said so. "She's in a coma." My chest tightened. I closed my eyes. Just for a minute. Just one..... A hand gripped my jaw. Firm. Cold. My breath caught as my head was tilted upward, And then I saw him. My heart stopped. He was.. No… that wasn't normal. No man should look like that. Sharp features carved like they were designed, not born. A straight nose, defined jaw, lips that held no softness , only control. And his eyes… Cold. Not empty. Just… calculating. His silver hair caught the light, smooth and clean, like polished steel under moonlight. Not old , no ..it only made him look more dangerous. Too perfect. Too wrong. Too handsome. "Who are you?" he asked. His voice… Low. Smooth. Something that didn't ask twice. A shiver ran down my spine. I blinked, still half lost between sleep and reality. "Look, handsome… it's my dream. You don't really get to question me, okay?" A pause. Then A smile. Cold. Slow. Dangerous. "Your dream huh…?" he repeated. I nodded slightly, still dazed. "Okay." The word came out too easily. Too calmly. His gaze lingered on me like he was studying something. "Seems Erica finally found me exactly what I wanted…" he muttered. My brows pulled slightly. "…a brave, innocent little cat." My heart skipped. "But she didn't have to drug you." Erica…? Cat…? Drug…? This dream is getting confusing... Before I could think. He moved. Fast. Too fast. His hand slid to the back of my neck, pulling me forward... And his lips crashed into mine. My eyes widened. Warm. Firm. Possessive. "Mmm…" The sound slipped out before I could stop it. Why does this feel so real…? Is this how dreams feel? My body reacted before my mind could catch up.pleasure burned through my whole body....dreams does feel Good. My hands moved on thier own, sliding onto his shirt theninto his hair. Soft. Smooth. Too real. I pulled slightly. "This is too—" Pain shot through my lip. "Ouch!" He bit me. I froze. Pain. Real pain. My eyes snapped open fully. This isn't a dream. Oh no. Oh no. I'm in the CEO's office. I pushed against his chest, stumbling back as I shot up from the chair. My face burned. I couldn't even look at him. My head dropped immediately. Idiot. Idiot. Idiot. With shaky hands, I pointed to the table. "Y-your coffee… sir." Silence. Heavy. Thick. I could feel his eyes on me. Watching. Measuring. I need to get out. Now. I turned quickly, reaching for the door. "Stop." Does it look like you get to walk in and out here by chioce??? I froze. Slowly… I turned back. "Who are you?" he asked again. This time, colder. Clearer. "My name is Eve, sir… your new personal assistant, sir." A scoff. Sharp. "Assistant?" His footsteps were slow as he moved closer. "Dozing off… in my chair… on your first day?" My throat tightened. "Seems like you'll be dozing off in a lot of places these days…" A pause. Then, lower till he got to my height level "…little cat." My fingers tightened around the door handle. "I..I have to go, sir." Coward. "Call me if you need anything else." I didn't wait. I opened the door and ran like he would chase after me. messing up on the first day of my mission!!! how ironic.

On my third wedding anniversary, my husband poisoned me. As I lay dying on the cold restaurant floor, I watched him smile beside my step-sister his mistress since before our wedding day. My marriage was a lie. My love was a tool. And my death was carefully planned. I thought dying would finally set me free. Instead, I woke up three years in the past one week before I married the man who killed me. This time, I won’t be the obedient wife who walks blindly into her own grave. I’ll cancel the wedding. Expose their betrayal. And marry the one man my ex-fiancé fears the most. Adrian Blackwood. The Devil CEO. A ruthless billionaire with no mercy for his enemies. I walked into his office with a deal: “Marry me. Help me destroy Ethan Cole and I’ll give you everything you need to take him down.” I expected a cold contract marriage. What I didn’t expect… was the way he looked at me like I already belonged to him. “You’re under my protection now, Sophia,” he said calmly. “And I never let go of what’s mine.” Revenge was supposed to be simple. Love was never part of the plan. But falling for the Devil may be far more dangerous than the man who murdered me. Because Adrian Blackwood doesn’t play games. And once he chooses something he keeps it. Forever. In my first life, I died for love. In this life, I’ll make them all pay.

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.

I caught my mate in bed with my twin sister on my twenty-first birthday. Selene thought tonight would be perfect—the night Caleb would finally announce their mating bond to the entire Crescent Pack. Instead, she found him tangled with Lila, her own sister, and their betrayal shattered everything. But the nightmare had only begun. Accused of treason she didn't commit, shot with silver, and left for dead, Selene did the unthinkable—she crossed into forbidden Nightshade territory. The land of her pack's most feared enemy. Alpha Damon Salvatore is ruthless, cold, and haunted by his own demons. He should have executed the Crescent wolf bleeding on his land. Instead, something stopped him. Something he couldn't explain. Until the bond snapped into place. The heavens paired him with the daughter of his enemies. Now Selene is trapped between two impossible choices: trust the mate who betrayed her, or accept the bond with an Alpha who should be her enemy. But someone wants her dead, and they won't stop until they destroy everyone she cares about. Poison. Conspiracy. Forbidden love. As bodies pile up and secrets unravel, Selene must find the strength to fight back—before the bond between her and Damon becomes the deadliest weapon of all. In a world where loyalty means everything and trust means nothing, can love survive between enemies?

If you woke up in someone else’s body… would you use it to start over, or to get revenge? On the night of her award after-party, Elisa is brutally killed by her own sister and boyfriend. But death is not the end. She wakes to find herself trapped in the body of another woman — Ashley Davis. Now leading a new life, Elisa must learn Ashley's world, filled with new rules, new relationships, and one man she can't ignore: Ethan Walker — Ashley's husband. Cold, commanding, and dangerously magnetic .… and the last man Elisa should want. As she struggles to reconcile her growing feelings for Ethan with her burning desire for revenge, Elisa begins to uncover unsettling truths. Ashley’s life is far from perfect, and she harbors dark secrets of her own Torn between love and vengeance, Elisa must decide: will she risk her new life to haunt down her killers… or protect it?

Rudra Desai was once a legend feared and respected across the world. From a homeless child abandoned to the streets, he climbed to the pinnacle of power through sheer will, relentless hard work, and unmatched talent. He became a billionaire tycoon, a legendary hacker, a divine physician, a master of divination, and the strongest cultivator on Earth. He possessed everything the world could offer. Wealth. Power. Influence. Loyal followers. Ten powerful female disciples who would willingly lay down their lives for him. Yet deep within his heart, one void remained forever unfilled. Family. At the age of forty, Rudra finally uncovered the truth behind his birth. He was never an orphan. He was the long-lost son of the powerful Desai family, with a father, a mother, and seven elder sisters who had spent years searching for him. But before he could reunite with them, disaster descended upon Earth. An alien invasion shattered the world. In his darkest hour, Rudra was betrayed by the two people he trusted most—his closest friend and the woman he once loved. Forced to watch his ten female disciples die one after another while protecting him, Rudra was consumed by rage, grief, and unbearable regret. On the brink of death, he swore a vow to the heavens. “If I am granted one more life, I will protect everyone I once failed and make every traitor pay with their blood.” When he opened his eyes again, he found himself reborn at the age of ten. This time, he would reveal his secret to no one. This time, he would find his family before fate tore them apart. This time, he would rise stronger than ever and build an empire that no force on Earth or beyond could challenge. And this time… no one he loved would die. But as old enemies begin moving in the shadows and the terrifying truth behind the alien invasion resurfaces, Rudra realises, that his second life may be far more dangerous than the first. The lost son has returned. And the world will kneel before his rise.

On the Island of Toblitche, there exist beings outside their domain called Visitors. People with knowledge of the outside beyond the boundary of their understanding. Some fear and others wish to use them in their goal of one day being worthy enough to journey to the capital. One day in a once-unrenowned town near the coast of Diedmons Roue as they prepared for their arrival a mysterious storm begins to form. Secrets begin to unfold as the truth behind the phenomenon begins to shake the foundation of their world, making way for a new age of life on the Island of Toblitche. Leaving only one young woman to face the brunt of its assault.

This is a war romantasy of forbidden bonds between wolves, vampires and witches. *** War is coming. For centuries, werewolves have fought their ancient enemies, vampires and witches, each side waiting for the moment the balance of power finally breaks. Chloe never expected to stand at the center of it. Bound to Kai, a powerful Alpha with a dangerous reputation, she finds herself caught in a conspiracy that reaches far beyond their pack. Secrets buried for generations begin to surface, alliances crumble, and enemies lurk where they least expect. As the war draws closer, Chloe and Kai must decide what matters more: the rules of their world… or the bond between them. Because when everything begins to fall apart, only one truth remains: Let them hate us. It has always been me and you from the start.

After the great war that shook heaven and earth, people found techniques and arts which enabled them to have powers and even ascend. However, like many things in the world, this power was limited as was the information about it's origin. Lu Qingxian , an honored Young Master however, happened to be born with an inherited legacy.Together with his loyal follower, Ye Shenyin, the duo tries to unveil the truth behind the mysterious origin of each strong powers and the said legacy.

"True mercy is to never encounter the monster lurking beneath your skin." Park Min-soo is the "Golden Boy" of K-pop, a global idol adored by millions. But behind the perfect smile hides a black hole: his memory only begins at the age of ten. When his fellow stars start dropping dead one by one, Min-soo’s world is turned upside down. The evidence doesn’t point to a stranger; it’s found inside his own home... in his drawers... and in the rhythmic buzzing of an electric saw that echoes in his ears—a sound no one else can hear. Is he the killer, erasing his crimes from his own memory? Or is he the victim of a diabolical conspiracy? His childhood friend is the only one trying to save him. But she doesn't realize that digging into the past and reclaiming those ten lost years might not prove his innocence—it might just awaken the "Monster" that was buried for a very good reason. In the war between memory and madness, the truth does not set you free... it destroys you.