betrayal

Why'd I have to be born the oldest? ​Nazma stared blankly at her wardrobe, all alone on a bed that felt way too cold for someone her age. While other girls her age were stressing about homework and first crushes, Nazma had to carry a weight much heavier: the survival of her family and the silence of her own heart. ​“God… if I get born again, can I please be the second kid?” ​She desperately wanted to know what it felt like to have a big brother. Someone to stand out front, not behind. Someone to protect her. Someone to lead the way—so she wouldn't have to be strong all by herself every single day. ​But in the real world, she is the firstborn. The one who must lead. The one who must endure. And when she finally finds the courage to speak up against the world's unfairness, she realizes the harshest truth of all: ​It is a story of a girl's voice in a world that refuses to listen. ​Between the dusty halls of village meetings and the secret screams on her digital screen, Nazma navigates the messy layers of angst, broken friendships, and the suffocating social order. She is tired of being "the strong one." She is ready to be heard—even if she has to disappear from the circulation of their "normal" world to do it.

On her half-sister's wedding day, Fia's world shatters. Hazel, the bride, has allegedly eloped with Fia's fated mate, and over the phone he rejects her without mercy. With the Alpha groom ready to unleash war on her pack, and spurred on by her stepmother's pleas, Fia makes a desperate choice; she takes Hazel's place at the altar. But the marriage is nothing more than a cruel setup. Betrayed by her family and accused of stealing her sister's happiness, Fia becomes the perfect target for Alpha Cian's wrath. Humiliated and furious, he vows to keep her as his mate not out of love, but revenge. He swears he will break her, torment her, and make her pay until the end of time. What neither of them expects is that hate can twist, burn, and evolve into something far more dangerous. Between lies, betrayal, and a growing bond neither wants to acknowledge, Fia and Cian are bound to discover that the thin line between hate and love is meant to be crossed.

In the glorious Kingdom of Fantasia, the realms submit themselves to an unquestioned truth: Oz is a god, and the princes are his servants. The day Dorothy defeats the Wicked Witch, the truth is revealed—Oz is not divine. Ozu, a decorated royal guard and devoted servant of the Wizard, accidentally overhears this heresy. Even so, he swears loyalty. He believes in his lord. He believes in order. He believes that faith alone is enough to preserve peace. He is wrong. That very night, Oz orders his execution… along with that of his wife and daughter. Betrayed, stabbed, and forced to watch his home burn while the screams of his family become his final farewell, Ozu accepts death, believing that at the very least, the next life would reunite them. But that is not what happens. He awakens in the body of a small white rabbit, carrying only two remnants of his former life: his wedding ring and a pocket watch, frozen at the exact moment of the tragedy. Thus begins an impossible journey—to uncover the truth behind Oz, dismantle the system that betrayed him, and claim vengeance in a world where fairy tales lie… and gods can bleed.

Aria Thorne’s life crumbles when she comes to the realization that her husband , Ethan was a chronic cheat and usurper. Divorced,she wallows in debt and office scandals brewed by her jealous ex who refuses to let go despite stealing her company ideas and thriving on them as his own . In a bid to overcome these challenges, she is left with no choice but to sign a compromising contract with Lucian Voss,her new boss and the ruthless CEO of Voss enterprises . A contract to become his personal office slave, which requires total obedience, living under his roof, surrendering to every command day and night in exchange for clearing her debts. He owns her body and demands her submission. He's addicted to breaking her walls and claiming her completely but Aria's fire burns hotter than his control. What starts as a forced arrangement turns into a dangerous obsession. Will she escape the devil in the suit or beg for more?

Zairen died. When he opened his eyes again, he wasn’t human. Reborn inside a sealed dungeon as something born of shadow, survival became his only rule. Monsters were devoured. Forms evolved. Strength was earned one battle at a time. Then he escaped. The world outside was nothing like the dungeon. Weaker. Brighter. Full of rules he didn’t understand. To survive, Zairen hides among humans, taking the lowest path possible—becoming an adventurer, blending into a world that would never accept what he truly is. Dungeons still exist. Monsters still hunt. And the shadow that learned to survive has only just begun to walk the world. This is not a hero’s story. It is the beginning of something far more dangerous. AUTHOR: Slow start. Heavy payoff. The calm before the calamity. *** I'm giving permission to 'ToasterDuck' to post this story on Royal Road as well. This story will be continued and completed on ROYALROAD under pen name ToasterDuck. Thanks.

(trigger warning. This book contains mature themes) ****** "I can't..." she gasped between broken moans, her voice trembling somewhere between pain and pleasure. Every thrust seemed to blur the line between surrender and defiance. Then she whispered a name between her sweet cries ...it wasn’t mine. I froze. A slow, humorless smile curved my lips as the sound of his name filled the space between us. “Raph…” she breathed. I leaned in, my mouth brushing her ear. Feeling her tremble from touch until my teeth nibbled her earlobes hard enough to make her whimper and her fold to clench around my fingers. “Wrong name, Lynn.” I hissed, withdrawing from the warmth of her insides. I felt her body tense. She clawed at my shoulders, a desperate plea in every touch. “Don’t…” she whimpered. Those jade-like eyes unravelled me that moment. I could feel the ache in my trousers. A troublesome little viper. A cruel smile traced my lips hiding my emotions. “You called the wrong name,” I murmured, my voice low, dangerous. “And bad girls deserve to be punished.” Her glossy eyes met mine... so full of confusion, want, and power she didn’t yet understand. If she only knew how close I was to breaking. Because the only name she should be calling… was mine. Lucien. I craved it as badly as the air I breathe. ****** For better or for worse, till death do us part. That was their vows at the altar, but her husband broke them first.. He claims an open marriage is the solution to their childless marriage and that it's to protect her own interests. But all Braelyn sees is a prison built from guilt and lies. One heartbroken night, she stumbles into a karaoke bar and into the arms of Lucien. A man shrouded in mystery, rebellion, and danger. His very presence tells her to run but it also gives her the solace she craved. She never expected to see him again after she ran, forgetting his sinful existence, but life wasn't done making a joke out of her. Lucien isn't just any man, but one who can destroy everything she believes in. The man she was never meant to meet. Her husband's uncle The black sheep of the Volkov dynasty. A man whose desire will ruin her. Lucien knows she can't be his, but he was never a man who respected social norms. He doesn't care about anything but her every sin and touch. All he wants… is her, no matter how sinful it gets.

At nineteen, Leah Anderson never imagined that her life would take such a sharp turn—from worrying about school assignments and a lagging iPad to being forced into a marriage arranged by her parents. Always living in the shadow of her favored older sister, Layla, Leah has learned to endure unfairness in silence. But when her parents suddenly replace Layla with her for a blind date meant to repay a powerful family favor, Leah’s quiet world begins to unravel. What starts as a simple blind date quickly turns into something far more binding. Leah meets Magnus Wilson, a cold, disciplined billionaire heir burdened by family expectations and a painful past. Though undeniably handsome and successful, Magnus makes it clear that love is not something he can offer. Their meeting reveals a shocking truth—this is not a date, but the beginning of an arranged marriage designed to protect family interests. Trapped between obedience and her desire for love, Leah struggles with the reality of a loveless marriage she never chose. Her only comfort comes from her best friend Jessie, whose optimism clashes with Leah’s fear of becoming emotionally imprisoned. Meanwhile, Magnus faces his own battle, pressured by his domineering grandfather to move on from a past love and provide stability for his young son, Jeremiah. As both families push forward with plans for a marriage certificate before even setting a wedding date, Leah and Magnus are forced into close unexpected encounters, and subtle moments that hint at something deeper beneath Magnus’s emotional walls. Unspoken tension begins to grow. Bound by duty rather than affection, Leah and Magnus step into a union neither of them believes in—yet fate has a way of challenging even the strongest resolve. In a marriage built on obligation, can two guarded hearts perhaps discover a love they never planned for?

How do mortals ascend to godhood? How can they ever stand equal to cultivators? Why is the mortal path to power so arduous and unforgiving?

Riman, a girl suffering from a harsh family, discovers that the world around her is turning into a nightmare when malevolent shadows emerge, slaughtering humans. As she struggles to survive, she meets Sijad, a mysterious hunter who holds secrets about her past and her supernatural abilities. Together, they confront a terrifying conspiracy that threatens to turn all humans into monsters. An outcast girl discovers she is the only key to saving a collapsing world, while battling the darkness of her family and shadows that devour humans. Her encounter with a mysterious hunter reveals that her power could be her salvation... or her doom. Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/djoudimed02/#

*Mature Content Warning (18+)* This book contains dark themes, violence, psychological horror, and adult situations. Reader discretion is advised. Claire Allen is obsessed with the supernatural, driven by one desperate goal: to solve the mystery of her father’s death, which she believes was caused by a vengeful spirit. By day, Claire is a regular high school senior. By night, she and her friends, Lily and Stephnie (the medium), run Ghost Mentors—an online channel dedicated to helping lost spirits find peace and cross into the afterlife. Their work is a sacred mission. But their mission shatters when they investigate an abandoned New York house haunted by a cruel, dark witch. The encounter goes horribly wrong. A witch's curse rips Claire's spirit from her body, plunging her into a coma. Now invisible to the world, Claire is only seen by Michael, a dangerously handsome Demon Slayer from Hell, sent by Lucifer himself. Michael believes all ghosts are monsters that must be eliminated. Claire believes they deserve peace. She fights for the lost souls; he hunts them. Yet, when the only person who can see you is the one you despise the most, survival depends on a tense, forbidden alliance that blurs the line between enemies and lovers. A terrifying countdown begins: Thirteen powerful vengeful spirits have started a ritual to tear open the gates of Hell and unleash chaos upon Earth. With only 5 hours left to stop the apocalypse, Claire must do the unimaginable: Journey into the Underworld alone and ring the ancient emergency bell to summon the Devil back to his throne. As battles rage across two worlds, the true darkness unfolds: a powerful jealous friend (Lily) turns to black magic, a hidden bloodline is exposed, and a deadly betrayal threatens to hand Earth over to the demons. The Ghost Mentors: The Cursed Awakening A dark, high-stakes Urban Fantasy Romance where a high school girl must summon the Devil to save the world, only to fall for the demon hunter sent to stop her. Perfect for fans of powerful heroines, demonic anti-heroes, intense enemies-to-lovers arcs, and powerful heroines.

||Wanna see your favourite WC winning footballer as a VILLAIN????|| Bernd Leno did not know whom he was getting married with. After lifting the veil, all the things started ascending his desires. The Love between them showed a fleeting sorcery. With the tenacious past, their married life went like a fortunate hail. 'Expectations prevail in miseries.' • Story highlights: 'I ended my beliefs in his eyes.' 'Things were wise between us, never let us ask. As it was all UNKNOWN, not unseen.' 'I feel like, today's pain is the result of yesterday's happiness.' 'There's just a meter gap between us. Which was feeling like millions.' 'The far I can go from him, the long it will be better for me.' 'Why do we always love the person who never loves us back?' 'What can fill the soul, can last till death.' _______________________ Do u want to see a new ship?! It's your Luka Modric with Bernd Leno ^^

[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 (for now) 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!

Asher Quinn never stood a chance against Kael Everhart's charm—the popular basketball captain, the influencer with millions of followers, the boy who made him feel seen for the first time. But their whirlwind romance was built on a lie: Kael and his friends made a bet about who could sleep with the "scholarship nerd" first. When Asher discovers the truth, he's already pregnant with twins. He disappears, determined to raise Kai and Lily alone, far from the boy who shattered his heart. Five years later, fate brings them back together when Kael becomes CEO of the company where Asher works. Kael doesn't recognize him at first—not until his old friends expose everything. Desperate for forgiveness, Kael pursues Asher relentlessly, only to discover the twins he never knew existed. But when Kael sacrifices his life to save Asher from a dangerous enemy, he's given an impossible gift: rebirth. He wakes up on the day of the bet, seventeen again, with a chance to rewrite their story. This time, there will be no lies. No games. No betrayal. Only the love story they were always meant to have. A tale of devastating heartbreak, ultimate sacrifice, and the redemptive power of second chances.

Charlotte Dawson, 27, filed a divorce against her cheating and abusive husband after enduring the failing marriage for five years. “You think you can just walk away? After I marked you? You’re mine forever, Charlotte!” exclaimed Julian. “You are just my fake mate, Julian.” She had to run away from her lunatic ex-husband, and the only way to do that was to get marked by an Alpha. It never crossed in Charlotte’s mind that she would come to an Alpha who rejected her—Damon Sullivan, 38, who happened to be her ex-husband’s billionaire uncle. “You want me to renew our bond? That’s not an issue.” Damon warned her, “But once I mark you, I’ll never let you run away.” But why would Charlotte run away when the alpha spoiled her to death? Helping her get her fame again? Check. Giving her limitless money?! Check. Slapping her ex-husband? Check Satisfying her in bed? Triple check!!! —— This is a fated/rejected mates urban fantasy novel.

Some hearts don’t break because of betrayal— they break because of the choices people refuse to make. She enters college in 2022 believing that new semesters will bring new beginnings. A B.Sc. student surrounded by unfamiliar faces, friendships, and routines, she carries a relationship from her past—one that slowly begins to slip away. When love turns uncertain and trust quietly collapses, heartbreak follows. Hostel nights fill with tears, swollen eyes, and unanswered questions. Just when loneliness feels permanent, someone notices. A boy who asks nothing but cares deeply begins to appear in her days—offering comfort, attention, and warmth when she needs it most. What starts as healing slowly becomes attachment. And attachment begins to feel like love. But not every kindness is harmless. Not every closeness is safe. As semesters pass, emotions grow complicated, and unspoken truths begin to surface. Hidden feelings, blurred boundaries, and silent knowledge threaten the fragile balance she believes she has found. She is left standing between what comforts her and what may eventually break her again. The real question is not who she will love— but whether the person who holds her heart will ever choose her fully. Between Semesters and Heartbreak is a suspense-tinged emotional novel about college life, quiet healing, and the painful realization that love without boundaries can be as devastating as betrayal.

The human race became advanced over the years, technology has sky rocketed and things were made for human life to be much easier, quicker and faster, everything was done with the touch of a finger or speaking of words. There were no more hardship and life was simply yet trilling in a good way. But little did they know of the danger crawling towards them. After a few years unnatural things happened there was worldwide block outs and now monsters roamed the planet and survival was not easy. Doomsday came knocking on everyone's door, but they all weren't prepared and so society crumbled. How will they come back from the ashes, what will they do to put a stop to this tragedy and save humanity? Will human save themselves or will they destroy themselves? Who is the real enemy Humans or The Aliens? Discord: https://discord.gg/mKP6UKyq IG: empty_melodies NOTE: I'm not a hundred percent sure about this, and also not entirely understanding the writing competition, But I'll try my best. Thank You Also cover page not mine, i don't own it.

Twenty-four campers gather together at a campsite and participate in challenges to win $1,000,000 on international TV. The winning team of each challenge gets to spend the night in the luxury cabin; second place receives a smaller prize and no elimination, but they have to sleep in an old, rundown house; and the losing team sends a player home and sleeps in a treehouse. Once the groups merge, it's every camper for themselves, and the players battle it out, hoping to either win invisibility and a spot in the luxury cabin or find the hidden invisibility idol that will prevent them from getting voted off. The last player standing wins the million.

This is the story of a man who had no choice but to become a villain. But not just any villain because even villains have standards. This is the journey of a man learning how to become one. And to help him, the MC has access to an unlimited number of villains in his System Space, pulled from across all realities from every known dimension: Murim, Cultivation, Supernatural, Urban, Martial Arts, Mecha, and beyond. So what is it that Razeal can learn? What can he teach? And why? How can someone with knowledge from nearly every kind of reality reshape the one he’s living in? Someone with the potential to access everything the multiverse has to offer? Tired of seeing the same ideas repeated? The same system copy-pasted with no soul? No real character building no personalities, no free will? Come read this. Who knows you might find something worthwhile. --- On average i update is around 4–5k words, and on free days, I sometimes drop 7–8k words. Currently, the story has reached 600k+ words. https://discord.gg/2Tn3Z2u4rW

At sixteen, Marek Thane takes a scrap of an old map and slips away from the only life he’s ever known. The open water is no storybook: it’s a hard school of rope, hunger, and cold nights, and Marek must quickly learn seamanship if he wants to live long enough to chase what that map hints at.