betrayal

In a world where survival hinges on strength, loyalty, and hidden secrets, one young warrior's journey begins with a single act of defiance. When Alex, an orphaned outsider, discovers a dangerous conspiracy threatening their community, they must navigate treacherous alliances and face their own inner demons. With every step, the line between friend and foe blurs, and the true meaning of courage is tested. In this relentless fight for justice and identity, Alex's first blood marks the start of a revolution that could change everything.

Life isn't suppose to be that hard... Quite straightforward, actually. After all, Karen had just one mission. Get close enough to Drogo Vetter and extract valuable information from him — How he ended up between her legs is irrelevant. But that's not a major problem, it doesn't still affect the main mission. It's just one of those things people do to pass time and feel pleasure... What's the worse that could happen? ... Aside from Drogo being assigned as her next target. Shit.

The sun does not rise. My desolation begins here. No moon shines in the blackness. Only a pair of green eyes pierce my dark, incinerating my heart. I did not know love could be so painful before you. Tell me, will the dawn come for us one day? Will it rise inside us? Tell me, what am I? The prey? Or the killer? The sun isn't rising, Soldier. And I fear the dark. But I make you a vow: I will light up this darkness with the burning pyres of those who ruined me. The sun won't rise; the apocalypse will come. Yet, I will still look for you everywhere. For one truth remains: Even if I am condemned to eternal night, I will never forsake you.

The flying city Astrum was meant to be humanity’s salvation. As the world of 2066 descends into chaos—children disappearing, entire villages slaughtered, and something inhuman stirring beneath the earth—three friends fight to hold onto what little remains of hope. From the imagination of a young girl comes an impossible dream: a city that can rise into the sky. When the apocalypse arrives, Astrum becomes the last refuge of mankind, lifting millions away from extinction. But while humanity is saved, the people who built that star of hope are not. This is the story of Astrum’s creation— and of the lives broken to make it soar.

She died once. Betrayed. Broken. Forgotten. But fate gave her a second chance. When Amara Sterling opens her eyes, she is back in the past—the day everything began to fall apart. This time, she remembers every lie, every betrayal, and every person who destroyed her life. And this time… she won’t be the victim. As she rises stronger, colder, and more dangerous, enemies become allies, secrets come to light, and a powerful man enters her world—one who sees the darkness inside her and isn’t afraid of it. Revenge. Power. Rebirth. In this life, Amara isn’t here to survive. She’s here to win.

[MATURE CONTENT] Once, there was the Red Phoenix. It had suffered for an eternity, but the time had come to eradicate the pain. The Red Phoenix sought to destroy its agony with love, until that very love destroyed it in turn. Once, there was a little girl. She never knew what she was, but she was destined to find out. She shattered her ignorance with another world, until that world shattered her. A God loved a lost red-haired girl. A demon loved a Goddess who claimed she wasn’t lost, even as she wandered. But love was not the solution to everything. For He enjoyed testing great loves with chaos. There had to be war. Bodies were meant to be slick with blood and sweat. Hearts were destined to break. Because He knew that hands accustomed to holding roses would suffer gravely when forced to hold a sword. "The Red Phoenix has risen; the Black Phoenix shall fall. I offer you two loves: one to glorify, the other to humiliate. You will play your part, yet you will never know. You won’t know that the love you insulted fought for people like you. You won’t know the girl who fought and lost that love. None of you will ever know the girl stabbed by the very love she felt. But they will know. And they will regret releasing the beast."

The years carve away at even the most gifted shinobi, testing their resolve on the harsh road of destiny. In a world where countless clans and villages struggle for power, young talents rise and fall like fleeting stars. Chenxing must push through betrayal and battle, cutting his way through the thorns of fate to surpass every rival, seeking to rise from the shadows of the shinobi world and stand at the summit as a supreme force capable of shaking even the heavens.

The world didn’t end with fire or thunder. It ended in silence. Elara Vane has seen the sky turn gray, the streets crumble, and magic die in the ashes of the capital. At the heart of the apocalypse stands Lucien Ashfall, the man who shattered the world and the one she can’t decide if she should fear… or forgive. When the final seal falls and timelines fracture, Elara faces a truth she cannot escape: survival isn’t about strength alone, it’s about choice. And some choices come with a price too high to bear. Thrown back to the world before the end, with everything impossibly restored and Lucien laughing under a blue, untouched sky, Elara knows what she must do. This time, she won’t hesitate. She will stop him, even if it means defying fate, forsaking love, and walking a path darker than any apocalypse she has ever known. The end may be inevitable, but who decides what comes after?

Idealistic, innocent, creative and sweet- Aurelia Blackwood is a writer obsessed with villains until she saw one staring down at her like a predator. She should run away from him, yet she stayed. Cold, calculating, possessive and dominant - Jayvion Carell is a villain, a storm in a suit. He'd never feared anything until her safety. She came into his world and now, he's forced to protect her. He'd break his every rule and burn the whole world for her if it means keeping her safe. "To the readers who fall for the villains. You're just as messed up as I am. That's it, little reader-- be a good girl and flip that page. Welcome to the obsession."

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.

Shrouded Personas Series: A world split up into sixteen different nations, some more peaceful than others, some more prosperous than others. An assassin, Timber Narissara, has turned to a more peaceful life upon graduating high school. However, due to the poverty of her nation, Sareanin, she is forced to struggle and persevere through her pain. However, once a job comes up in Vakmite, she and her boss both agree that they should accept no matter how sketchy it may be. Timber has to travel across an ocean with a crew of varying personalities and backgrounds in order to get the job done and be able to support her boss and keep him going for just a bit longer. Will she be able to get the job done with no issues at all? Or will she have to resort to her teachings in order to survive in a lesser-known land?

The continuation journey of Alter in the virtual world. Takes place after The World of Fractured Realms. But this time, Gaia took her frustrations out on Alter and accidently unleashed something that should not have.

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?

In a world where power passes down through families and alliances can be deadly, Lorenzo Moretti grieves a stolen love. Someone’s death was no accident. As his family arranges marriages to gain more influence, a hidden Valeri daughter faces a choice: remain unseen or risk everything by joining a dangerous game.

Sienna Castellano has one mission: destroy Luca Marchetti, the Chicago mafia king, whom she believed killed her brother three years ago. Armed with a new identity and a job offer from Luca's enemies, she infiltrates his world with careful precisions, to gather evidence and burn his empire to ashes. But Luca Marchetti is no fool. He knew exactly who Sienna was the moment she walked into his office, knowing why she was really there, and instead of eliminating the threat, he makes her an offer she can't refuse: to work directly for him at triple the pay. It's a dangerous game of cat and mouse, and Sienna quickly realizing the man she came to hate is nothing like the monster she imagined. He's brilliant. Protective. Devastatingly attractive. And the magnetic pull between them ignites into an obsession neither can control. Their first kiss is a battle for dominance. Their first night together rewrites everything Sienna thought she knew about desire. And when Luca helps her uncover the truth about her brother's death—that the real killer was his underboss Marco Santoro, the same man who hired her to spy on him. Sienna is faced with an impossible choice. Complete her mission and destroy an innocent man, or betray everything she came for to save the man who's become her entire world and happiness As Marco's betrayal unfolds and a deadly confrontation looms, Sienna and Luca must decide: can love built on lies survive the truth? And when revenge collides with passion, which will be stronger? In a world where trust is transactional and betrayal means death, their love might be the most dangerous weapon of all or maybe not.

Katherine Blaire has worked six grueling years to rise to the top of the banking world of Manhattan. Confident, voluptuous, and ambitious, she's nearly within reach of the promotion that will help to finance the college education of her autistic brother. She needs but one account- the account of Anthony Marvin, arguably the most influential and dangerous man in New York. Anthony "Tony" Marvin doesn't just own hotels and nightclubs. He controls both legitimate and underground empires as the heir of the most notorious mafia family in the city. Tony is ruthless, heartbreakingly handsome, and untouchable until Katherine enters his club with the business plan and with an unwavering refusal to back away from him. When Tony offers Katherine something she cannot refuse —a night with him in exchange for the contract —she storms out, humiliated and outraged. But Tony is interested in the woman who had the strength to say no to him, and Katherine finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of power struggle, desire, and growing love. As their relationship grows stronger, Tony's father, the ruthless mafia kingpin Thomas Marvin, will do whatever it takes to eliminate what he sees as his son's greatest weakness. Surrounded by enemies and with Katherine's entire family in danger, she and Tony must decide if their love is worth risking everything — including their lives. In a world in which love is the ultimate vulnerability, can a banker and a mafia prince redefine the rules of power?

“Are you hiding, little bird?” His tone was different from the usual. It wasn't the coo she knew, neither was it the song of calmness that often emanated from him. It was vibrating. An allure that in a dark and dangerous way promised a touch that would drift her alive. Annabelle kept her hand to her mouth, her heart racing past its usual rate. She wondered in that moment—now that she knew what he was—if he could hear her heart beat. As if the universe was sending her a response, she felt him stop. Right above where she hid. Holding a shaky breath, she raised her head, feeling the pressure of his feet on the wood that obscured her view from him. Surely, his ability can't go underground. Surely, the scent of watermelon and potatoes would mask her. Yet…the low chuckle that sounded like a sinister laughter made her heart jump, as her legs gave away. He lifted the wooden pallet, their gazes colliding in a fit of what seems to be prey and predator instinct. A tiny smirk was playing on his face now, the same one she was used to. And the evidence was as glaring as daylight. Blood streak marked his crisp white shirt, drooling down the side of his face to his lips—his hands, a crimson bloody mess against rich skin. The stale of another man's death lingering around him, morphing his aura and forever confirming what he is. What he will always be. “Little bird…” “Please…” A huge palm reached out to pat her nest of hair, definitely leaving behind strokes of blood. The metallic iron scent assaulted her nose in the small space she hid. He was after her heart—an organ she feared he might mean in the literal sense. As she remained in the squatting position, watermelon threatening to squash beneath her knees, she felt his pat. Once. Twice. As soothing as always for a creature like him. “I wished upon you little bird. You cannot run from me.” His words were a promise, a seal that bounded them together. Forever. ■■■■■■■ !!!This book will contain some dark smut chapters but a series of warnings will be issued beforehand. So…you will be fine ^.^

The world did not end; it connected! Nightmares descended, and humanity entered a new era ruled by Walkers. At the age of 18 every human was granted a chance to form a contract with a Nightmare, and step into the game-like realm known as the Vast Expanse. Instead of a powerful combat Nightmare, Logan bonded with an owl. A Scout-type Nightmare. Ridiculed as useless and dismissed by others, Logan’s fate should have ended before it even began. But that changed the moment he first entered the Vast Expanse. Inside that unknown world, Logan encountered a mysterious wheel and was forced to spin it. When it stopped, three abilities that should never coexist were etched into his existence. ….. [Cheat Ability Acquired: Evolution Path Vision.] → All possible evolution paths are revealed. [Cheat Ability Acquired: Evolution Point Random Multiplier.] → Evolution gains may increase unpredictably. [Cheat Ability Acquired: Dimensional Chat Group.] → A strange channel connecting beings beyond this world. ….. With the power to see every evolution, amplify his growth beyond logic, and receive guidance from an otherworldly chat group, Logan begins his ascent alongside his Nightmare, Sage. ..... https://discord.gg/varZ7MJ7uk

If God gave you a second chance, would you seek forgiveness-or become the devil yourself? Riva Lane died in a prison infirmary-betrayed, erased, and branded a criminal. Framed by the man she loved, Marcus Gray, she lost everything: her empire, her child, and her soul. He sealed her inside a cage of lies and called it justice. Then she wakes up-three years earlier. Back in her penthouse. Silk on her skin. Steel in her heart. Marcus is right there, wearing that same "sincere" smile-close enough to kiss, close enough to kill. This time, Riva won't plead for her innocence. She'll dismantle his empire piece by piece until he's the one begging for mercy. To ruin a monster, she needs a power that plays by no rules-and the only man ruthless enough to help her is the one she can't afford to want. God gave her a second chance. Mercy was never part of the deal. If she has to become the devil to win... so be it.

In a world where magic is forbidden and witches are hunted, Ashlynn Blackwell has hidden her mark of the witch since birth. The night of her wedding she's betrayed and her secret is exposed. Attacked by her husband and his knights, Ashlynn was abandoned and left for dead in the wilderness. Rescued by the vampire lady Nyrielle, Ashlynn is offered a choice: die as a human or embrace her power as a witch. Bound by a mystical blood pact, Ashlynn is plunged into a world of ancient magic, immortal vampires, and deadly political intrigue for the chance to find eternal love. [Bronze Winner: Weekly Love Tales - Vampire] [Book of the Month: September/October 2024]