betrayal

Grace loved him with everything she had until he betrayed her in the worst way possible and after that love simply became a joke to her and she had shut her heart to feeling love or being loved by anyone. Little did she know that a spark was brewing online with someone she claimed was "just a friend", love grew and this time around it was like never before.

Valerie Jude was once the beloved daughter of the pack’s greatest warrior, until her father was executed for a crime he swore he never committed. Branded as a traitor’s daughter, she was stripped of her status and forced into slavery within the very pack her father once protected. For eight years, Valerie lived in silence, enduring humiliation, beatings, and hunger in the shadows of the pack house. Stripped of dignity, forced to survive as a slave, she learned one rule: endure, or die. Even her wolf became a secret she could never reveal; because the truth behind her father’s death was more dangerous than she ever imagined. On the eve of the future alpha’s ascension, Valerie stumbles upon a conversation she was never meant to hear. A sick bet. A calculated betrayal. And a truth that shatters her remaining hope. The man she trusted is not her savior, but one of her tormentors. The alpha who ruined her life… is her fated mate. To him, the sacred mate bond is not a blessing, it is a punishment. A humiliation he plans to repay with cruelty, rejection, and destruction. To the others, Valerie is nothing more than a prize to be used and discarded. But fate was never done with her. As three alphas close in on her, each with their own twisted intentions or dark desires, Valerie stands at the edge of something far more dangerous than suffering. The awakening of the wolf she was forced to silence. When the truth behind her father’s execution begins to surface, and her wolf stirs once more, the pack will learn too late: The girl they broke was never weak. And the mate they planned to destroy… Was never meant to kneel.

This is my Imagination of AMNSE in which Jay and Keifer will break up during college because of a big fight and they don’t tell anyone the reason of the fight ,so after a few week she of their breakup, Jay will go to New York to become the CEO of the Mariano enterprise and resume her college there. Keifer will go back to London after finishing his college in Philippines, and after 3-4 years they meet again in Mica and calix’s wedding in which Jay is the maid of honour for mica and Keifer is the best man for calix . During the wedding they both are already in a relationship with someone else and keep saying it’s a serious relationship (jay is with Ryan Mccalister and keifer is with Ava Nash) so let’s see what will happen to both of them , will they get back together or live their life separately?

Rae Hart and Leo Skyes were once the music industry’s favorite couple. That is until a cheating scandal destroyed their relationship and their reputations overnight. Now struggling to rebuild their careers and their lives, the last thing Rae wants is to work with him again. But when Rae’s manager, the magnificent Ruby Rayne, forces them back into the booth for their next duet, old wounds resurface and so do the feelings they never truly lost. As they begin rebuilding trust through music, Rae and Leo face personal loss, family struggles, and the emotional scars that drove them apart. Just as their comeback and renewed love gain momentum, jealousy and resentment push their past into a dangerous final act. After a tragic accident leaves Rae fighting for her life, both must confront what truly matters, because this time, losing each other may be permanent.

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…

In a world torn apart by the undead, survival is no longer about just staying alive. It’s about who you’re willing to trust, what you’re willing to give up, and how far you’ll go to feel something human again. Iyisha Clarke, a young doctor with more instinct than experience, crosses paths with Malcolm Briggs, a former Navy SEAL carrying wounds deeper than just the physical. They didn’t plan to travel together, much less depend on each other. But between dodging zombies, stolen kisses, and broken boundaries, their connection becomes harder to ignore. Supplies are scarce, safe zones are shady, and sex in a zombie apocalyptic world is messier than it sounds. Some people are trying to rebuild. Others are just trying to breathe. And somewhere between a dying government and whispered hope, Iyisha and Malcolm might find more than just survival. They might find a reason to live. P.S. Though romance, the romance is slow burn so please be warned. First chapters are survival.

Who could have known that the average life Vanessa curated for herself would be turned upside down after finding a stranger in an alley? While navigating her fresh breakup, the mystery man becomes her source of distraction and comfort. Even though he doesn't know who he is, she decides there's no harm in hiring him at her patisserie while he figures out his life. The more time she spends with this mysterious and attractive man, the more her life turns upside down. More than the things around her changing, her body is changing too. When she finds out who he is, any shred of safety she had before seems to disappear as a target is put on her head. Mafia boss. Pheromones. Heat. This world is unfamiliar to her, but she has no choice except to dive in.

Once known as One-Eye, the Mercenary King fought for fifteen years beneath another man’s banner, uniting brutal companies and carving order from endless war. He did it for a single promise: land of his own, where his people could live free from nobles and crowns. The promise was broken. He was betrayed and left to die. In death, he met the Goddess of Fate, who had watched him from afar, loving his story before it was cut short. She grants him a second life, releasing him back into the world so she can watch his story unfold once more. Reborn as Aesa, abandoned and unwanted, he rises again from nothing. As he grows, he discovers the ability to see the gravity of fate itself and, with effort and consequence, bend it. Lives, reputations, and destinies begin to shift wherever he walks. This time, the Mercenary King will not fight for another man’s dream. He will gather warriors shunned by tradition, defy the knights who claim sole right to honor, and carve out land that is truly his own. Not even fate will decide his ending.

Cecil "I was killed by debt collectors who were after my father in my past life and got a second chance to change my fate. I won't throw it away." Keith "I don't care that he is my childhood best friend. He is mine and he will always be mine. Even death won't take us apart. Literally..." Dylan "I never knew what love was until I met him. Ever since then, I can't take my eyes off him. For the first time in my life, I want someone. That someone being Cecil." --- "I don't know why you hurt yourself," I say quietly, meeting his eyes. "And I don't need to know unless you want me to." Cecil's breath hitches. "But please—" My voice cracks despite my best efforts. "Please don't harm yourself. It breaks my heart to see the person I love bleeding." The words hang in the air between us. The person I love. I hadn't meant to say it like that. Hadn't meant to confess yet. But it's out now, and I can't take it back. And honestly? I don't want to take it back. Cecil stares at me, his eyes wide, as if he didn't believe my words and wanted to make sure he heard them right. "You... what?" "I love you," I say, and the truth of it settles in my chest like coming home. "I have for a while now. And seeing you hurt—seeing you do this to yourself—it's killing me, Cecil." "You can't—" His voice breaks and he takes a few deep breaths. "You don't know what I am. What I've done. If you knew—" "Then tell me." I squeeze his hands gently. "Tell me everything. Or tell me nothing. It doesn't matter. I'll love you either way." Tears start sliding down his cheeks again. "You shouldn't." "Probably not," I agree. "But I do anyway." "Dylan—" "You don't have to say anything back," I say quickly. "I'm not asking for that. I'm just asking you to stop hurting yourself. Please." Cecil's hands shake in mine. "I don't know if I can," he whispers. The honesty of it breaks something in me. Maybe the illusion that he was fine. I was right in front of him yet I couldn't see the truth. "Then let me help you," I say. "Let me be here when it gets bad. Let me—just let me in, Cecil. Please." "I don't know how." "We'll figure it out. Together." He searches my face for something—doubt, maybe. Or pity. Or disgust.  But all I let him see is the truth. That I love him. That I'm here. That I'm not going anywhere. "Okay," he says finally, so quietly I almost miss it. "Okay?" "Okay. I'll... I'll try." It's not a promise. Not a guarantee. But it's something. And right now, that something is enough. ---

[READ]: This book contains strong language and mentions of violence. Suitable for a 16+ demographic. The book cover is originally drawn by the author themselves, too. The debut installment of the HYDRA web novel series. With the passage of time, the empty seat of the Director of the Sombre Arts remains void of any of the art's successors sitting on it for years. Its recent possessor of both seat and title mysteriously vanished and was presumed dead due to extensive searches throughout the continent of Agmadoren with no leads. However, instances of chaos began appearing without reason throughout the entire nation of Galamona; the balance of natural law descended into madness, as if foul play was involved. Would our protagonist, a champion of the Maidens of Darkness, find the source of the blight that begins to seep its mayhem throughout the peaceful nation? Set in a fusion of a steampunk world filled with European-Asian inspirations, read more as you delve into this whimsical, fantasy web novel with political play, as well as an extremely detailed look at the various creatures, magic, and locations scattered in the Path of Cathedra.

Once, he ruled the heavens—an emperor of light, unrivaled and eternal. But betrayal cuts deeper than any blade, and a single misstep casts him from his celestial throne. Banished, stripped of divine power, he tumbles into a world of mortal cruelty, where gods are whispers and survival is earned through blood and cunning. In this harsh realm, kingdoms clash, shadows conceal deadly plots, and ancient powers awaken in forgotten corners. Allies emerge from the unlikeliest of places—rogue sorcerers, lethal assassins, and mystical beasts—while enemies, both human and divine, close in with relentless fury. Yet the heart of a sovereign cannot be broken. Every battle ignites legend, every decision reshapes fate. His journey is not just about reclaiming the heavens—it is a war to redefine destiny itself, to wield a power that even gods dare not challenge. In a world where betrayal, ambition, and myth collide, only the cunning survive—and the banished sovereign’s rise will either shatter realms or forge a new order that none will forget.

#WSA2026 Original host was accused of dark magic and was executed??-I look at the figure in front me "shh there's more to it"- " maybe you belonged here princess"-the voice whispered

Amelia Clarke might have been the curvy, nerdy girl who was constantly bullied and mocked by everyone, but she still won the heart of the Quarterback King. Oliver Lambert. But her happily ever after came to an end too soon. After four years of keeping their love affair a secret, she finally discovered that Oliver was not the man she thought he was. It turned out that he was the heir of the Morton Group and the next Mafia Don. Moreover, he was already engaged to a famous heiress. Now, Oliver’s father, the current Mafia Don, wanted her out of the picture. And he would do anything to finish the job. Leave Oliver, or he would make her and her family’s lives miserable. Give up the custody of her child, or the child would not see the light of day. Amelia tried to seek Oliver’s help, but the misunderstanding between them, plus Maximus manipulations, had already caused irreparable damage to their relationship. Left desperate and with no other option, she tried to run away with her family so she could protect her child. But the accident happened, taking the lives of her parents and unborn child. But was it really an accident? Left with nothing but a broken heart, she moved away. What started with love eventually turned to hate. What was once a promise of forever became a hunger for revenge. For six years, she lived with only one thing on her mind. To make her ex and his family pay. Motivated by vengeance, she returned as a completely different person. Amelia Clarke was dead. The chubby nerd was no more. In her place, Sophia Maddison was born. A famous supermodel and a promising entrepreneur. Her first agenda. Infiltrate the Morton’s business. Seduce the new Mafia Don. Oliver Morton. Marry him. Then, take everything that mattered to him. His business, his family, and even his child. *** [Warning: Mature steamy content, moderate violence, and some inappropriate language] COVER PHOTO - Credit to the owner.

The land of Empyrean has been taken control by Archons of Kruul's who destroy everything touched by the children of dust. Three humans of strength, skill and will head to find a Nephilim of renown for his life as a warrior in hope's to have him assist in this war. However what does he gain from helping the children of dust, what plan's would this Nephilim have for them, is he even on their side, are they even on the right side or is their no sides in war......

King Marcus von Zusak of the Deos Kingdom was known as a just and kind ruler, a monarch who stood at the frontlines when the world was invaded by hundreds of demon kings. but in truth he was an modern man who got reincernated in the fantasy world of magic and swords,as Marcus. As humanity united in a desperate war for survival, Marcus gave everything—his strength, his kingdom, and even his life—to protect his people. But in the end, it was not the demons who killed him. It was the very heroes he trusted. Branded a traitor through false accusations, Marcus was executed, and the hero who betrayed him seized the throne in his name. As death embraced him, regret filled his heart. Kindness had brought him nothing but betrayal. Loyalty had led him to the executioner’s blade. But fate was not finished with the fallen king. Marcus awakens once more—not as a human, but as a demon lord, reborn with an SSS-class system that makes him invincible and strongest in his domain and can summon Legendary demons,to create his own army of legendary demons. Now commanding his own abyssal army, the former king casts aside his mercy and prepares to reclaim everything that was stolen from him. This time, he will not fight for humanity. This time, the Heroes will kneel before the king they betrayed. updated twice a week

Jasmine Towers married billionaire Keith Acland in an arranged marriage meant to benefit two powerful families. There was no love, no romance—and Jasmine accepted it. As the CEO’s wife, she devoted herself to maintaining the perfect image and raising her son to become the rightful heir of the Acland family. Everything collapses when Keith’s former lover returns… with a child she claims is his. Overnight, Jasmine’s position is questioned. Her son’s inheritance is threatened. And the woman who once stood quietly beside her husband is pushed out of her own home. Betrayed by her husband and abandoned by high society, Jasmine is forced into a ruthless battle for survival—where losing means watching her son lose everything. Jasmine must fight to protect her child… and reclaim what was stolen from her.

Rebirth + Era + 1960's - Femine + System Space + Military + Powerful Male protogonist At seventy-eight years old, she died with nothing but regret. Only at the end of her life did she learn the cruel truth— the world she had struggled through was nothing more than a novel. And she… was cannon fodder. Her father, once a Squad leader, was falsely branded a traitor and executed. Her three brilliant elder brothers were crushed one by one, stepping stones for the novel’s so-called “female lead.” Her family’s blood paved the road to the heroine’s glory. She could only watch helplessly as the heroine’s family prospered while hers was destroyed. Powerless. Broken. Too late. But fate was not finished with her. A falling flowerpot ended her life— and opened her eyes once more. 1958. She is thirteen years old again. Her parents are alive. Her brothers are alive. Everything has not yet begun. In the turbulent 1960s era, she awakens with memories of her previous life and an unexpected System Space that grants her resources and hidden advantages. This time, she will not be cannon fodder. She will not allow her family to be sacrificed. She will not let the so-called heroine step on their corpses to rise. Amid famine, political storms, and the shifting tides of the era, she quietly builds strength, gathers supplies within her mysterious space, and protects her family step by step. And standing in the shadows of the military compound is a powerful, sharp-eyed man— a future commander whose destiny was never meant to intertwine with hers. In her previous life, he stood at the peak of power. In this life, he watches her change everything. This time— She will become the author of her own fate. PS-: The Story is taking place in the parallel world, so although the historical events are same, characters are fiction.

Adrift and unfocused, Ari Williams is haunted by everything in her past she can’t change - her lonely childhood, her parents’ deaths, and her alienation from the world. One night, a mysterious stranger contacts her, claiming he can give her information about the night her parents died - in exchange for her help. Desperate for answers, she agrees. She is instantly immersed in a world of intrigue and deceit as she finds herself at the center of a struggle for power. Blinded by manipulation from all sides and not sure who she can trust, she quickly learns that nothing in her life is what it seems. As she is forced to confront a new reality, questions are raised that she’s not sure she’s prepared to answer: Why were her parents killed? What is the true nature of right and wrong? And how far is she willing to go in her pursuit of the truth? The only things she knows for certain is that the only person she can rely on is herself - and that no matter which side she chooses, blood will be spilled. Ariadne’s Thread is a thriller about identity, betrayal, and the power of forging your own path.

"You're fired! And don't come back until you pay your debt!" On the same day, Alex was fired by his abusive boss and dumped by his girlfriend for a rich second-generation heir. He was broke, humiliated, and hopeless. Standing on the bridge, staring at the cold water, a mechanical voice rang in his head. [DING!] [The God-Tycoon System has been activated.] [Host Balance: ∞ (Infinite)] [Mission: Spend 10 Million Dollars in 1 hour. Reward: +10 Strength Points.] Alex froze. He didn't just have money; he had a mission to spend it. "You say I'm poor? I'll buy the bank." "You say I'm weak? I'll spend a billion to become a martial arts grandmaster." Watch Alex as he rises from a broke loser to the secret ruler of the world, slapping the faces of everyone who ever looked down on him. Money isn't just power—it's everything.