betrayal

"Hush now, little sparrow, lie quiet in the hay; the morning tide will find you still, where I left you yesterday." . . . Not long after Darwin Asrael receives an invitation to attend a play, he finds himself taking his seat beside its mysterious sender, who offers an unusual job proposal. Following his period of underground recruitment in the Hemlock organization, a string of murders pulls Darwin towards mysterious manuscripts that detail each case before the crimes have taken place. Upon each entry, it becomes clearer that these writings were composed with a specific individual in mind. As Darwin compiles evidence he begins to realize that all of these cases may be leading him toward the ordinary evil of his own kind.

The Heaven and Earth Origin Fire has nine forms: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple, Black, and White. The Purple Flame grants godhood, the Black Flame destroys the world, and the White Flame creates life. In his first life, Yang Xiao was an Innate Fire God who achieved godhood via the Purple Flame and stood at the Peak of the Gods. However, because his physical body was formed from stubborn stone, he was unable to advance further to become a Dominator, and with no alternative, he slayed himself and was reborn into the Human Race. In his second life, as a Venerable of the Human Race with an Innate Daoist Body, he was plotted against. In the end, although he gathered all the Spirit Medicines under heaven to Great Success, became the Human Race Medicine Ancestor, and refined an Unparalleled Divine Pill, he could not escape the fate of detonating his Divine Format. Now, a million years later, his former friends, master, and Dao companion are all missing, yet in a small, mortal land, the strong one has returned! "In this life, I am determined to step into the Realm of Dominator. Those who plotted against me, betrayed me, and toyed with me, shall all die!"

On the day of her half-sister’s wedding, Lyra’s world is torn apart. Daphne, the bride, has vanished, and to appease the ruthless Alpha Kaelen, Lyra is forced to wear the veil. But the sham ceremony backfires when a sacred ritual binds them with a goddess-blessed mate bond—one that can never be broken. Her sacrifice is repaid with the ultimate betrayal. Framed by her own family for stealing her sister’s life, Lyra is dragged to a hostile pack as the Alpha’s despised mate. Humiliated and enraged, Kaelen vows to claim her not for passion, but for punishment. He will own her, break her, and make her regret the day she ever crossed him. But in the shadows of their new life, a darker threat looms—a poison threatening the pack and a conspiracy that runs deeper than their hatred. As an unwanted bond pulls them closer, they will discover the line between burning hatred and searing passion is thin enough to ignite.

【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.

His business had failed, and his wife had betrayed him. Yang Qi had hit rock bottom, left with nothing. Unexpectedly, Lin Qingxuan, the daughter of a wealthy family, reached out to help, willing to give her all for him. "Heh, darling, look at him. Doesn't he look like a dog? A pathetic, groveling dog!" "Why did you betray me? Why are you having this sleazy affair with that scoundrel, Zhang Peng?!"

Ning Xuan was a talented cultivator with a legendary body. However, his bloodline was stripped six years ago, reduced to a waste. Yet after his so-called sister's care, his blood was restored. Yet when the girl heard this news, she said: "As expected of the Nine Nether Divine Body. Its True Blood is this formidable the moment it regenerates! With this, I shall surpass Ning Yang and become the sole Heavenly Maiden of this continent!"

Luo Qiu became the boss of a ‘club’ by chance. It was a weird club that sold strange items, assisted by a servant girl with 300 years of work experience. Countless people with dreams, hopes and ambitions came to the club, exchanging everything precious they owned just to fulfill their desires. They would offer their lifespan, items, and even their soul. Each successful trade would increase Luo Qiu’s lifespan by a little. “Tribute successful, your lifespan has increased by 99 years.” Thus, Luo Qiu began his endless life as the club’s boss.

Consider this a major warning: In a world where everyone craves fast-paced stories, this one takes its time. This isn't some high-speed fluff; it is a slow-burn journey. Since most readers have their eyes on the "fastest" thing out there, this isn't for those who only want a quick thrill. This is a challenge. I dare you to read it. Break a leg, everyone. synopsis: Shu Yao has always loved Bai Qi. Silently. Secretly. With the kind of devotion that doesn’t ask to be returned. But Bai Qi has never looked his way—not like that. His eyes have always been on Shu Yao’s younger sister, Qing Yue. Bright, soft-spoken, radiant in the ways Shu Yao was told boys should never be. So Shu Yao stays quiet. He smiles when he must. He bleeds where no one can see. When a high fever forces him to break his routine and drop his mask, everything begins to shift. Bai Qi offers help—clumsy, well-meaning, but blind to the damage it causes. Shu Yao, too used to locking his doors and swallowing his ache, can’t bring himself to let it in. Not when every kindness feels like pity. Not when his dreams are haunted by things he can’t say aloud.

Just because she glanced at him once more in the crowd, she inexplicably "seduced" Capital's young Mr. Peary. So— "Uncle, I'm stuck at the police station." Soon, a large group of black-clad, gun-holding people stormed into the police station, nearly blowing it sky-high. "Uncle, someone says she is your wife and told me to take good care of her." In an instant, the woman disappeared, and a certain man physically demonstrated to her that he only has one wife. In public, he is the cold and ruthless CEO of MC. In private, he is a rogue husband who tries every means to coax her into bed. One day, a certain woman couldn't stand it any longer, clutching her waist and sobbing, "You're sleeping in the study tonight." The man hooked his lips, "You seduced me first, you proposed to me, you wanted to have a child..."

At the age of eleven, the youth Ye Xuan's soul traveled through time to the distant Mythical Era, becoming an Undying monster emerging from the Emperor's Burial Ground, influencing one era after another. Yet behind Ye Xuan, an invisible force manipulated everything. Struggling to take control of his fate, Ye Xuan exhausted all means, but just as he was on the brink of success, he was betrayed by his disciple and wife, causing his soul to slumber for ninety thousand years. When Ye Xuan awoke, he found himself back in his own body and had become the son-in-law of the Emperor Immortal Sect, treated by others as a fool. The story begins from here. Eternal Emperor Soul, returned overnight. From then on, an emperor rose as a son-in-law, ushering in an invincible myth that dominated through the ages! Simplified version: The foolish son-in-law, soul returned, rose in one morning, invincible through all ages. Show-off version: "I am invincible; do as you please." — Ye Xuan. Meme version: That year, my hands in my pockets, I knew no rivals.

After his wife's affair and the discovery that his child belongs to another man, Li Feng is cast out into the rainy night. Since fate won't allow him to live an ordinary life, he resolves to live an extraordinary one. “How many roads must a man walk down, before they call him a man" --- <Blowing in The Wind> Bob Dylan

I stood in the quiet of the drawing room, fists clenched. “Adrian… you have no idea what you’ve done. You walk back into my life after all these years, and everything I planned—my independence, my future—it’s on the line because of you.” He took a slow step toward me, his expression unreadable. “Evelyn… I didn’t come back to disrupt your life. I came back because I couldn’t stay away. Because I couldn’t stop thinking about you.” I let out a bitter laugh, shaking my head. “You couldn’t stay away? You were promised to her—Miranda. To my sister. And yet here you are, acting like the world revolves around your feelings, ignoring mine.” “I never ignored you,” he said quietly, his eyes searching mine. “I just… I couldn’t control it. Even then, even as a boy, I wanted to protect you. And I still do.” “Protect me?” I echoed, my voice rising. “Do you know what protection cost me? Years of being overlooked, underestimated, treated like I didn’t exist? I worked my whole life to plan my escape, to make something of myself on my own terms—and now you’re here, threatening it all.” He hesitated, then stepped closer, his voice low but earnest. “I don’t care about promises, Evelyn. I’ve always cared about you. And I’ll do whatever it takes… even if it means standing against my own family.” I shook my head, forcing back the anger and the heat that flared within me. “I don’t need your promises, Adrian. I don’t need your protection. I need my life. I need my freedom. And I refuse to let anyone, not even you, dictate it for me.” His jaw tightened, and for the first time, I saw uncertainty flicker in his eyes. “Evelyn…” “This isn’t about what you want,” I said firmly, stepping back and holding his gaze. “This is about me. About my future. And I’ve made my choice. You will have to respect it—or step aside.” A tense silence fell between us, heavy with unspoken words. And for the first time, Adrian Cross realized that I was no longer a girl to be protected. I was a woman who would fight for herself—at any cost. Evelyn Hart had spent her entire life overlooked, living in the shadow of her brilliant sister and a family that never truly believed in her. At eighteen, she planned to leave it all behind and chase her dream of becoming a model — independent, unrestrained, and in control of her own future. But fate had other plans. Adrian Cross returned — the man once promised to her sister, the boy who had silently protected her all those years, and the man she could never afford to rely on. His presence threatened everything she had carefully built, stirring emotions she had long worked to suppress. Caught between family expectations, past promises, and a dangerous attraction, Evelyn must make the ultimate choice: surrender to the life everyone expects of her… or claim her independence, no matter the cost. In a world where endurance meets courage, she will discover that true power lies not in being loved, but in standing alone.

They're torn from their families, forced to enlist in an endless war, stripped of most of their human rights, all because of their powers. Cursed by powers that allow them to create, destroy, weaken, or strengthen, and thus hated by society.

A story about an average student’s life. Crushes to exams to ughh, yk homework and hatred of P.E.

One kiss. One curse. Bond her to misery. She was meant to die. He was never meant to love. Missy's life ended in betrayal—by the man she trusted, by the people she worked for and served with everything she had. She lost everything—her career, her dignity, her love ... and finally her life. But death does not take her. Saved by a mysterious man who appeared whenever death reached for her, she didn't realize she had already crossed a line no living soul should survive. But he is not a savior. He is Raven.

Alternate title: TVWLTE! Eren Walden was a civil servant aiming for a normal life with his girlfriend until a shocking betrayal led to his death. In the afterlife, he finds himself in the RPG game 'The King's Return' as Ariellia Garrod, a mob villainess doomed to die early. He must now deal with his new identity while trying to escape her fate and help the hero fulfill his destiny without getting killed. Ariellia: 'Farewell Rei, I'll be praying for your victory from here.' Rei: 'What are you talking about wife, you're coming too.' Ariellia: 'Author, this wasn't in the script!'

“This is the end… I’m going to die.” That should have been my last thought when everyone abandoned me during a dungeon break, until Ezekiel appeared. With a single strike of his scythe, he saved my life. To me, he was a savior. To the rest of the world, he was a monster a cold, ruthless “brutal ranker” feared by all. No matter how much I tried to tell the truth, no one believed me. Years later, I saw him again… at his funeral, betrayed and murdered by his own allies. But when I’m granted a single wish, time rewinds to the day of his death, and I awaken with the power to change everything. This time, I won’t just save him, I’ll destroy the so-called heroes who ruined him. They called him a monster… now I’ll show them what a real one looks like. A devil wearing an innocent face, loved by the masses and hailed as a saint. Modern fantasy x Romance (Female lead's POV) TW: Unstable and white lotus FL with a "slight" yandere behavior #modernfantasy #romance #femaleleadpov #dungeons #rankers #adventurers #monsters #gates#internet#revenge

(IMPORTANT NOTE: Editing chapters are still under revisions and only titled chapters can be unlock to read. Thank you for patience! Please enjoy reading! ^_^) **** What is the SECRET behind her name? ************ “Is it mere curiosity that makes you pester me again and again? If so, why not uncover the mysteries surrounding me yourself—if you’re truly that eager to know?” ************* In the vast Silveria Empire, the most powerful of the four empires of the Miris Continent, one adventurer stands above all others. Feared, respected, and shrouded in mystery, she moves through the empire like a whispered legend. Commoners admire her, nobles avoid provoking her, and even the Royal Family dares not to cross her path. For she is the first SSS rank adventurer to appear in thousands of years. And yet—no one knows her face. Hidden behind a veil, she remains an enigma to everyone she encounters. A force of unmatched strength. A woman with a past wrapped tightly in shadows. She guards a secret known only to her. But secrets never stay buried forever. As figures from her past begin to resurface, threatening to reveal everything she has tried to hide, she must confront the mysteries she has long avoided. Are you ready to uncover the truth she has kept hidden for so long? **** Book cover not mine. Credits to the owner. **** IG: @empblackrose_09

Tao Hua's life is fucking miserable, and that misery somehow earns him the title of "Village Disgrace." In order to cope with the awful treatment, he often retreats into words untold, dictated by the flip of a page. These worlds leave him with the dream of escaping this piece of shit town. To his utter dismay, his wish comes true, but not in the way all those fairytales promised. His saviour is a man he becomes enthralled with and whom he names “Lord No-Name.” This male lead is a touchy man with many faces. And for lack of a better word, Tao Hua can’t decide if he’s either the story’s love interest or villain. But the two share a common sentiment. This prince, alike Tao Hua, is also fucking miserable. But arguably worse! And instead of coping like a normal fucking person, he does the opposite. He doesn't escape. He doesn't cope. He just tries to fight against the already fated truth of his demise. 0/10, worst prince ever written. Misery aside, this fateful encounter will force Tao Hua to make a choice, leaving him with only one question: "What was one mean-spirited beast to a town of people who despise a beauty's entire existence?" ──── ୨୧ ──── Beauty and the Thief is a slow-burn, stop to smell the roses, type of novel. That being said, the roses are beautiful, and upon closer observation they’re less floral than once thought. It follows the POV of Tao Hua, as he tries to navigate his new life in a place that actually values him, and the prince of this story’s mood swings. ──── ୨୧ ──── !!!!Disclaimer!!!! EXTREMELY SLOW PACED! Character driven, before plot! This story borrows the premise of Beauty and the Beast, by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont, relying heavily on the trope while also twisting it to smithereens. The beast element is exchanged for a power dynamic, and the curse differs from the original story. The narration borders on sarcastic and self-aware, while also targeting deeper topics. It often breaks the fourth wall as a stylistic choice. A lot of the work will be edited over time, but the bones will remain the same. ──── ୨୧ ──── CREDIT!! Cover Art by @Sayoto (VGen) Illustrations by me (@meowssey) and zaza (@zazhah) (Both commissioned artists are amazing to work with and I highly recommend their work!)

The era of the sun is a dead memory. Humanity's sprawling kingdoms have fallen, and the last remnants of civilization are buried alive. Trapped within a decaying, subterranean iron bunker known as the Sanctuary, the few survivors of an apocalyptic extinction cling to a grim existence. Outside the walls lies an unforgiving abyss of monsters and black miasma; inside, the reality is just as terrifying. Under the iron-fisted rule of Chief Murad Xie, the Sanctuary survives through a horrifying arithmetic. Compassion is a forgotten language, and the weak are literally consumed to keep the strong alive. Eleven-year-old Akira and his mother, Syuri, are the last sparks of hope in this sterile tomb. While the rest of humanity has surrendered to the ruthless, blood-soaked laws of their cage, Syuri preaches of a forgotten world above—a place of blue skies and green earth. Her dreams earn her the title of a madwoman from the starving crowds, but Akira fiercely protects his innocence, clinging to her teachings in a society that demands cruelty. But innocence is a death sentence at the end of the world. As resources run dry and the shadow of starvation threatens to snap the Sanctuary's fragile peace, an elite soldier named Klein takes Akira under his wing. Knowing the brutal truth of their decaying sanctuary, Klein drags the boy into the pitch-black outskirts of the gates. Through agonizing, bone-breaking training, he seeks to strip away the boy's naive hopes and forge him into a weapon capable of surviving the nightmare to come. As the last embers of human civilization threaten to burn out forever, Akira stands at a crossroads. He must decide whether to surrender to the savage reality of humanity's final cage, or bleed to prove that his mother’s beautiful world still exists in the dark.