betrayal

He got rich from his family. She got the blame. Elara Grey is a silent prisoner of Rowan Blackwood, the billionaire heir who thinks her family ruined his. She is in debt because of blood and lies. Elara goes through a love she can never claim as cruelty takes the place of justice and hatred hides desire. But when the truth threatens to destroy everything Rowan believes, he has to choose between the woman who lived after him and the anger that shaped him. Some debts are paid with pain. Some people want the truth.

After confessing her love to her childhood best friend, Gabrielle finds herself rejected and sold to a cruel high official in exchange for power by the best friend whom she loved so much. Hurt, betrayed, subjected to abuse, and stripped of her noble title Gabrielle begins to lose all hope until one day she runs into a man from a neighboring kingdom in need of help. Despite the danger Gabrielle agrees to help this man get back to his kingdom only to find that he is King and he is smitten with her. Will Gabrielle find her happily ever after with her new found love or will a sudden change of heart from her childhood best friend tear them apart?

INTERTWINED (WHEN TIMETAKES YOU BACK) What if the past held your future? When Isabella “Bella” Carter, a brilliant, skeptical college student from the city, steps into her campus lab that fateful day, she expects to witness science in motion, not magic. But one wrong spark sends her spiraling through time, tumbling from her modern world into the ancient Kingdom of Joseon, where honor rules, secrets kill, and one misstep can cost your life. Waking in a world that feels like a dream and a nightmare entwined, Bella becomes an outsider in every sense, her skin, her speech, her clothes mark her as something other. Yet amid suspicion and whispers, a widow and her spirited young daughter take her in, offering not just refuge, but the first flicker of belonging in a world that shouldn’t exist for her. But fate isn’t done with her yet. When Bella saves a wounded stranger on the roadside, she has no idea she’s just altered the course of history, because that stranger is Crown Prince Lee Ji-ho, heir to the throne and prisoner of duty. Bound by gratitude and curiosity, he seeks her out, and from that moment, their lives become perilously intertwined. Drawn into the glittering yet treacherous palace life, Bella discovers a world of dangerous beauty, where power wears a smile, betrayal hides behind silk screens, and every whispered secret could be her undoing. As her bond with the prince deepens into something forbidden, she faces an impossible choice between love and survival, between destiny and return. With rebellion staring in the shadows and time itself beginning to unravel, Bella must decide: is she meant to go home, or was she brought here for a reason that defies every law of nature? “Intertwined (When Time Takes You Back)” is a sweeping, emotional, and time-bending historical drama where romance burns through centuries, and one woman’s journey through the past might just rewrite the future.

Gray Kyojin, a troubled teen lost in his own self-doubt, succumbs to the overwhelming pressure moving forward and attempts to take his own life. But instead of death, he’s thrust into another world—a second chance at life. Yet, his journey is far from easy. Confronted by villains, monsters, and forces that threaten to corrupt everything, Gray must rise, fall, and learn through every struggle. Though he dreams of becoming a hero, the road is long, and even with a third chance at life, Gray isn't perfect. Through every victory and defeat, he must find the strength to move forward—learning what it truly means to be a hero in a world that isn't kind to those who falter.

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?

Serena Hale thought she had it all—three years of love, trust, and memories with the man she believed was hers forever. Until the night she walked into Damien’s apartment and found him with her step-sister, Lila. The betrayal cut deeper than she ever imagined. But the true heartbreak came when her parents revealed the cruel truth: they had known all along—and chosen Lila over her. Their family was bankrupt, the Crowe family offered salvation, but only if Serena married their son—a man rumored to hate women and cursed with a mysterious illness that might claim his life early. Forced into a marriage she never wanted, humiliated in front of her family and the world, Serena vows she will not beg for love, she will not grovel for respect, and she will not be a pawn. But what happens when the man she’s forced to marry is nothing like the monster the rumors promised? And what happens when the betrayal that broke her becomes the fire that makes her unstoppable? Betrayal. Power. Revenge. A love she never asked for.

She laughed with her rich friends… dared to use me like a toy. But the joke's on her now. When I got humiliated by the girl I loved, fate didn't hand me a second chance, it handed me a System. [Ding! Task: Seduce and Control Her Mother – Reward: $100,000 + Skill Upgrade] Her mother? A dominant CEO. Mature. Seductive. Cold-hearted. And now… she's obsessed with me. One task at a time, I'll break into their mansion, their boardroom, their twisted high-society world, and make them kneel. Ex-girlfriend? Regret will be the least of her emotions. [Ding! New Task: Destroy Her New Boyfriend's Family. Target: His Mother] Money. Power. Women. Control. They thought I was nobody. Now I'm the man they can't escape from. **** Join the community for exclusive character art, discussions, and sneak peeks: Discord — https://discord.gg/MS3vTX3Xwh **** Beware: NETORI | NO NETORARE | NO NETORASE | HAREM

A terminally ill man from our world accepts a mysterious offer to be reborn in a brutal cultivation world with a "gamer system" as his cheat. But as he rises from nothing, he makes a horrifying discovery: the system granting him quests and levels isn't a tool for his salvation—it's a sentient, ancient evil that devours the souls of its users.

Two girls become two princesses. Camilla and Violet. One fair, one dark. One wealthy, one poor. They both marry handsome princes from the powerful House of Devon. So how do their stories weave together and how did their lives take such very different paths? A compelling medieval tale of forbidden love and untamed emotions. Volume One revolves around an arrogant young prince and the terrified princess he holds captive, both burdened with a deep-seated animosity towards each other. As the plot unfolds, their shared history and the tragic fate of their families create a palpable tension between them. The author masterfully weaves a narrative of passion, fear and vulnerability, forcing the protagonists to confront their true feelings for each other. A tale of two lovers who must stop pretending they can live without each other. Volume Two is the story of fierce sibling rivalry. Of how jealousy and insecurity can drive people to do things they never imagined when power is at stake. Can anyone find joy in the House of Devon?

Eryndor dies at 23 from total burnout, a nobody who never truly lived. When he opens his eyes again, he is 19, in a strange new world: Elyndria. A simple commoner with lilac hair and a gaze far too old for his face. His only goal: survive. Stay invisible. Make it through the Sternenkrone Academy and avoid the nobles at all costs. Yet the world feels disturbingly familiar. Names. Places. Scenes. Then the realization hits: This is Eternal Crown of Ashes – the novel he read multiple times in his previous life. Only one problem: There was never an Eryndor Vale in that novel. He is a glitch. An unwritten extra. The harder he tries to stay in the shadows, the more he warps the story. Small choices become cracks. Cracks become waves. The world starts to notice him. And just when he finally dares to trust – when he thinks this world might be different – betrayal shatters everything. “I only wanted to survive. Instead, the story began to hate me.”

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?

Vespia, better known in the shadows as "The Legendary Killer", is the most wanted criminal on the continent. Responsible for the assassination of the Hero Legendary himself — right after his historic victory over the Demon King — she coldly eliminated the most powerful warriors, kings, and mages the world has ever known. Bounty on her head: 300 million gold pieces. Every nation hunts her. Every heroes' guild dreams of claiming her head. And yet... Today, under her true name — Lamia Grandcester — this lady with a smile as sweet as it is deadly calmly presents herself at the gates of the kingdom's most prestigious institution: The Royal Heroes Academy. Her dearest dream? To become... a teacher. In charge of the class of the brilliant, ambitious, idealistic students... who are completely unaware of who is hiding behind their new, incredibly charismatic instructor.

Laura Hughes has spent years keeping her head down, surviving bullies, and avoiding drama. Senior year was supposed to be easier, but it’s already a nightmare. When a private letter falls into the wrong hands, she becomes the center of unwanted attention. Then Jae shows up. Quiet, mysterious, the Korean transfer seems to notice everything about her. Laura has to figure out who to trust, how to keep her life together, and how not to get crushed along the way. But what she doesn’t realize is that Jae’s secrets might be the one thing that takes her down.

Synopsis Noah Reed died once. Betrayed by friends, abandoned by allies, and crushed by the apocalypse, his first life ended in fire, blood, and regret. Then he woke up—five years before the world fell apart. Noah remembers everything: the monsters that would rise, the factions that would betray him, and the mistakes that cost the lives of everyone he cared about. This time, he isn’t waiting for luck or gratitude. This time, he plans, he trains, and he survives. With a small but loyal group—Lena, Mason, and Claire—Noah begins rewriting history. He anticipates every disaster, outsmarts rival factions led by the ruthless Victor Kane, and faces monsters far stronger and smarter than humanity ever imagined. But survival comes at a price. Hard choices, sacrifices, and betrayals test Noah’s resolve. And as the apocalypse spreads, he must ask himself: Can one man truly change the future—or will the world find a way to break him again? Second Time Living is a thrilling tale of rebirth, strategy, survival, and slow-burn romance. Step into Noah’s second life… and watch as the world bends to his will.

Betrayal in the City of Gold Set against the glittering but unforgiving backdrop of the City of Gold, Betrayal in the City of Gold is a contemporary romance-drama that explores love, power, and the generational cost of betrayal. The novel follows Aurelia Mensah, a principled financial strategist determined to build a career defined by integrity, and Dominic Kade, a powerful investor driven by a meticulously planned revenge rooted in his father’s public downfall years earlier. Aurelia’s life changes when she crosses paths with Dominic Kade—charismatic, disciplined, and quietly commanding. Their connection unfolds gradually, built on intellectual respect and emotional restraint. Unbeknownst to Aurelia, Dominic knows exactly who she is. Her father, Kwame Mensah, was part of the consortium whose actions indirectly led to the disgrace and death of Dominic’s father, Elias Kade. Dominic’s relationship with Aurelia begins as strategy—an entry point into the legacy he intends to dismantle—but evolves into something dangerously real. As their romance deepens, Aurelia senses Dominic’s guarded nature but allows herself to trust him. The City of Gold watches eagerly as they become its newest power couple. Dominic proposes publicly, binding Aurelia to him in a spectacle that blurs love with leverage. She accepts, caught between genuine feeling and the pressure of public expectation. Marriage does not bring transparency. Instead, Aurelia discovers that Dominic is executing a calculated plan to dismantle her father’s company, Mensah Holdings, under the guise of justice. Torn between loyalty to her family and the man she loves, Aurelia confronts Dominic and learns the painful truth: he always intended to finish what his father could not. Love, for him, has become collateral damage. Choosing conscience over comfort, Aurelia leaves Dominic and refuses to remain complicit. As legal and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, she uncovers the full complexity of the past—revealing that her father was neither innocent nor solely responsible, but a survivor of a corrupt system that rewarded silence and punished defiance. Determined that the truth should not be selectively weaponized, Aurelia exposes the entire history to the public, forcing accountability beyond Dominic’s personal vendetta. The fallout reshapes every life involved. Mensah Holdings survives, diminished but honest. Dominic avoids criminal charges but loses the unchecked power he once wielded. His carefully constructed identity—built on control and revenge—collapses, leaving him to confront the emptiness beneath it. In the aftermath, Aurelia rebuilds her life on her own terms, redefining success through integrity rather than proximity to power. Dominic withdraws from public dominance and begins the difficult process of self-reckoning, learning that accountability, not vengeance, is the only path forward. Years later, their paths cross one final time—not as lovers, but as two people forever changed by what they shared and what they lost. There is no reconciliation, only understanding. Love existed. Betrayal ended it. Truth transformed them both. Betrayal in the City of Gold is a slow-burn romance infused with corporate intrigue, examining how ambition distorts love, how inherited sins shape identity, and how choosing truth—even at great personal cost—can be an act of quiet liberation.

Selene kneels in her murdered mate's blood, seconds from execution. The Alpha King holds the blade above her neck. Then he freezes. Mate. Second chance mates are supposed to be a gift. A mercy from the gods for those who lost their first. Hers is the man who slaughtered her pack and killed her mate. He doesn't kill her. He marks her instead. Now she's his captive. His obsession. Wearing a monster's claim on her throat. "You can mark my body. You will never touch my soul." Selene plays the role of captive mate. She bends. She waits. She survives. But she is not a woman who breaks. And when the moment is right, she will make them all pay.

Twenty years after the mysterious deaths of two high-profile celebrities, a young woman is pulled into a world of intrigue and deceit in her pursuit of the truth. Not knowing who to trust, she must rely on herself to discover what really happened that night, and decide her own fate in the face of a new reality she may not be prepared to confront.

The Falling Plum Sect was erased in a single night, its name condemned as demonic and its disciples slaughtered in the name of justice. Jin Mu-Won survived—not by becoming stronger, but by burning his strength away, refining himself into something the murim could not easily sense or control. Ten years later, he returns to the sect’s ashes and uncovers the truth behind the crime: the so-called demonic art was never meant to conquer the world, but to destroy excess, arrogance, and false righteousness. As whispers of his survival spread, the Central Alliance moves to erase him once more—unaware that the weakest-looking cultivator among them carries a blade that cuts deeper than power. In a world where strength decides truth, Jin Mu-Won walks a quieter path, one forged from loss, restraint, and cold resolve. The plum blossom blooms again—not to seek revenge alone, but to decide what justice in the murim should truly cost.

In a world lit by the cold glow of screens, destiny is an app. For broke art student Elara, the Echo app is a joke until it spits out a 99.9% match. Liam is the boy from her dreams, a connection so vivid it feels like magic. But magic is just code, and dreams can be stolen. Her world shatters when she walks in on her best friend’s lips on his, a final, brutal claim in a war she never knew was being fought. Left with nothing but the ghost of a perfect connection, Elara discovers the app isn’t finding soulmates; it’s creating puppets. Now, she will use her art not to create beauty, but to burn the entire system to the ground and expose the lie that broke her heart.

Lena woke up feeling unbearably tired and sore, as though a truck had run her over during the night. As she slowly opened her eyes, something felt wrong. The ceiling above her was unfamiliar—different from the one in her bedroom. Panic shot through her chest. She tried to sit up and immediately froze. She was naked.