betrayal

I caught my mate in bed with my twin sister on my twenty-first birthday. Selene thought tonight would be perfect—the night Caleb would finally announce their mating bond to the entire Crescent Pack. Instead, she found him tangled with Lila, her own sister, and their betrayal shattered everything. But the nightmare had only begun. Accused of treason she didn't commit, shot with silver, and left for dead, Selene did the unthinkable—she crossed into forbidden Nightshade territory. The land of her pack's most feared enemy. Alpha Damon Salvatore is ruthless, cold, and haunted by his own demons. He should have executed the Crescent wolf bleeding on his land. Instead, something stopped him. Something he couldn't explain. Until the bond snapped into place. The heavens paired him with the daughter of his enemies. Now Selene is trapped between two impossible choices: trust the mate who betrayed her, or accept the bond with an Alpha who should be her enemy. But someone wants her dead, and they won't stop until they destroy everyone she cares about. Poison. Conspiracy. Forbidden love. As bodies pile up and secrets unravel, Selene must find the strength to fight back—before the bond between her and Damon becomes the deadliest weapon of all. In a world where loyalty means everything and trust means nothing, can love survive between enemies?

"You really think you can just hide forever? From them? From me?" "Do you really think we can be together?" she whispered, her voice rougher than she meant. "No. We can't. It just won't work." Zayden tilted his head, his thumb brushing against the frantic pulse under her jaw. "Why?" His voice dropped low, dangerously smooth. "Why can't we make this work, huh?" She swallowed, the movement making her throat press harder against his hand. "Don't forget, You're----" “Say you love me…. Or I’ll fvck that stubbornness right out of you. Bend you over this desk, and make you scream my name until you forget your own." Aylin's face turned beet red. She pushed against his chest forcefully. He didn't move an inch. ***** Aylin Monroe Alston is a brilliant hacker and martial artist with Turkish roots. She can change her identity and her looks as easily as changing clothes. Always staying a step ahead of death, she had been on the run until she crashed into him. Zayden Cole Virelli is a billionaire leading a double life. On one side, he is a successful businessman; on the other, he is a powerful mafia king. Women don’t exist in his world until a runaway hacker crashes into him, capturing his thoughts and refusing to leave his mind. A collision in a dark forest leads to one lie he told and one secret she kept. Now, the most feared man alive wants her, while the woman who can bring down empires with just her keyboard wants nothing to do with him. He’s possessive, she’s untouchable, and they’re both liars. Two worlds collided: a hacker who can take down empires and the mafia king who won’t let her go. Can their love make it through the mess they're about to create, or will one of them get hurt first? WARNING!!!! - Mature Themes - He Fell First and Harder - Mafia World - Weak to Strong - Slow burn

Ather is tired of this world, tired of its answers, but then he's given an opportunity to enter into a new world. Ather will lose everything, but his will remains unbroken, because if it doesn't kill you, it'll only make you stronger. Will Ather lose everything, or will he defy his fate?

They called me a battery. Plug in, drain dry, discard. For three years, I healed every wound the Darkflame Guild inflicted on others—while they inflicted new ones on me. Then they killed my only friend to buy my silence. They should have killed me instead. Now I have a new ability: Decay. Every touch I give looks like healing. But inside, I'm counting down the hours until their powers crumble from within—naturally, untraceable, perfectly fatal. I've joined a new guild. I smile at my enemies every morning. I heal them when they ask. And one by one, they're going to rot.

A journalist faces threats towards his family forcing him to dive into a dangerous mission of money laundering, drug and human trafficking. Torn between embracing a criminal life or fleeing away and never look back, he must make a choice.

They travel the world, livestreaming perfect moments. Beautiful cities. Perfect smiles. Millions watching. But something is wrong. People who get close to them begin to change. Subtly at first—habits, desires, boundaries. Then completely. No one notices the pattern. No one except those already inside it. This is not a story about love. This is a story about control— how it begins, how it spreads, and how no one realizes they’ve lost it.**Original Work Declaration for *The Laughter Mirror*** All elements of this work (including but not limited to the “Three-Strap and Pendant System”, “Dual-Track Narrative,” and “Lingguang Xihuan”) are the sole creation of the author. Unauthorised reproduction, adaptation, derivative works, or commercial use in any form is prohibited without the author’s written consent. Unauthorised reproduction, adaptation, or commercial use is prohibited. Infringement will be prosecuted. All rights reserved. © 2026 [NoCliantro]. All Rights Reserved.

Maya Adeniyi is a "shadow." Working out of a crowded bullpen in a Lagos high-rise, she is the secret architect behind the success of Sterling Transport. She possesses a surgical mind for data and a genius for corporate strategy, but none of it carries her name. Instead, her demanding boss, Juliana Vane, takes the credit, the bonuses, and the glory, while Maya stays invisible to keep her paycheck and support her younger sisters. ​For Maya, invisibility is a survival tactic—until the system breaks. ​When a high-stakes maritime crisis strands forty-two freight vessels in the North Sea, the company’s automated logic fails, and the senior directors are paralyzed. But deep within the company's digital audit logs, a pattern emerges that catches the eye of the man on the 89th floor. ​Marcus Sterling, the enigmatic and cold CEO, doesn't care about hierarchy; he cares about precision. He recognizes a "ghost" in the data—a mind operating at a level far above the executives in the boardroom. ​Pulled from the safety of her cubicle and summoned to the untouchable heights of executive power, Maya is given a single, impossible command: Solve it. ​Now, Maya must decide if she is ready to trade her anonymity for influence. To save the company, she must present a radical, high-risk solution that will expose her boss’s incompetence and put a target on her own back. In a world where power is stolen and genius is hidden, Maya is about to find out what happens when the shadow finally steps into the light.

The Blood Immortal was once the most feared being in history—a cultivator who ruled through slaughter, whose power grew with every life taken. With absolute control over blood, he could shape it into weapons, armor, beasts, and even living constructs. Nations trembled. Immortals bowed. Until betrayal ended him. Murdered by his most trusted disciple at the peak of his reign, the Blood Immortal vanished from history. A thousand years later, he awakens reborn into the body of a weak child from an ordinary family—in a world utterly unfamiliar to him. Mana has replaced spiritual qi. Aura wielders dominate the battlefield. Monsters roam freely. Ten supreme families control civilization. And a Demon King stirs in the shadows. Everything he once knew is gone. Everyone he once loved… dead. But blood still flows. As his memories return, so does his obsession with power—now tempered by loss, caution, and a growing understanding that reckless slaughter will only invite annihilation in this new era. Enrolling in an academy for the awakened, he hides his true nature while secretly refining a path of blood cultivation unseen by mana or aura users. To the world, he is a talented prodigy. To the great families, he is a dangerous anomaly. To the Demon King, he is a future rival. And to himself? A monster deciding whether he will once again become a tyrant… or something far more terrifying.

Seven mercenaries from across Asia are hired for a covert rescue mission in Zarakhanda, where Russia and America struggle for influence through political puppets and militia control. What was meant to be a simple contract quickly turns into disaster when the team becomes trapped inside the war-torn nation. As they witness Zarakhanda being torn apart by foreign powers, their mission expands far beyond the terms they agreed to. But war is only the beginning. An archaeologist has uncovered ancient writings inside a cave on the Mountain of Tavongo, deep within Zarakhanda Province. After translating the text, he discovered a prophecy from a forgotten empire—foretelling the return of the entity that once devoured one of one of greatest kingdoms of the ancient world. And humanity may not survive it.

On my third wedding anniversary, my husband poisoned me. As I lay dying on the cold restaurant floor, I watched him smile beside my step-sister his mistress since before our wedding day. My marriage was a lie. My love was a tool. And my death was carefully planned. I thought dying would finally set me free. Instead, I woke up three years in the past one week before I married the man who killed me. This time, I won’t be the obedient wife who walks blindly into her own grave. I’ll cancel the wedding. Expose their betrayal. And marry the one man my ex-fiancé fears the most. Adrian Blackwood. The Devil CEO. A ruthless billionaire with no mercy for his enemies. I walked into his office with a deal: “Marry me. Help me destroy Ethan Cole and I’ll give you everything you need to take him down.” I expected a cold contract marriage. What I didn’t expect… was the way he looked at me like I already belonged to him. “You’re under my protection now, Sophia,” he said calmly. “And I never let go of what’s mine.” Revenge was supposed to be simple. Love was never part of the plan. But falling for the Devil may be far more dangerous than the man who murdered me. Because Adrian Blackwood doesn’t play games. And once he chooses something he keeps it. Forever. In my first life, I died for love. In this life, I’ll make them all pay.

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.

Some children are born with powers that normal people can not fathom. When that happens, they're taken from their families and put into schools so they can focus their abilities on serving their country. Their names are changed and they must abide by a strict schedule, all resistance will be met with force.

Scarlett Snow, a 22-year-old CEO, spent years rebuilding her father’s company after his tragic murder. Through relentless dedication, she transformed it into one of New York’s top-ranking companies. Just when life finally seemed to be falling into place, everything collapsed. Two days before her wedding, Scarlett discovers her fiancé, Jason Sinclair, in bed with her best friend, Alia Mantara. But the betrayal runs deeper than she ever imagined. Jason reveals documents—signed under her name—that transfer all her assets, including her company and her late father’s properties worth over three billion won, into his control. With nothing left to hide, Jason turns against her completely—and moves to reopen her father’s murder case abd she is the prime suspect— the police would be more than thrilled to help. Alone, hunted, and stripped of everything, Scarlett has only one option: disappear. Under a false identity, she flees to Russia with a single burning vow—to reclaim what was stolen, uncover the truth behind her father’s death, and make those who betrayed her pay. Little does she know just how close and yet impossibly far her father’s murderer truly was to her. But fate has other plans. On her way, Scarlett is attacked. In her desperate escape, she collides with Xavier Grey—a ruthless, calculating, and dangerously charming Mafia Don. To Scarlett, Xavier is the perfect weapon she needs for her revenge— cold and calculating, with a heart devoid of any feelings. She offers him a deal: help her take revenge and uncover the truth behind her father’s murder. Xavier agrees… on one condition. He wants her body, her loyalty, her complete submission to him alone. With no other choice, Scarlett steps into the dark world of the Mafia—where power is everything, trust is an illusion, and secrets are deadly. But somewhere between danger and desire, something begins to change. Scarlett—who swore to feel nothing but vengeance—finds herself drawn to the very man she should fear. And Xavier? He doesn’t do love. As buried secrets begin to surface and the truth behind her father’s murder edges closer, Scarlett realizes the cost of her choices may be far greater than she ever imagined. Because in a world where love is weakness and trust is fatal… falling for Xavier Grey might be the most dangerous mistake of all. The story is a revenge-driven mafia romance that pits a vengeful, heartbroken woman against a dangerously charming Don. PLEASE READ WITH CAUTION ⚠️. THERE ARE SOME EXPLICIT AND VIOLENT SCENES IN THIS NOVEL. MUCH LOVE ❤️

"Sicilian Vespers" "By McArthur Zechariah Brown Jr." On the night of Giuliana’s 60th birthday, the most powerful wine empire in Sicily collapses in blood. Salvatore—the legendary patriarch—is murdered in his own cellar. By his own brother. But the killers make one fatal mistake— They leave the rest of the family alive. Now, grief turns into vengeance. And leading it is a man no one saw coming. Salvatore’s son-in-law. Calm. Ruthless. Unforgiving. He doesn’t want justice. He wants "war". From the vineyards to the mountains, from hidden cellars to ancient roads, the hunt begins. Betrayals surface. Alliances shatter. Every step reveals a deeper conspiracy—and a truth far more dangerous than revenge. Because this wasn’t just a murder. It was a move. And someone far more powerful is watching. In a world where loyalty is bought, love is weaponized, and blood is the only currency— How far will a man go to avenge his family? And what happens when vengeance becomes something… darker? --- "Updates daily. No mercy. No forgiveness."

THYLONIUS(12) a young boy, is trapped in a burning building with his sister CNIDARIA (13) a young girl, on the day both of their parents leave from their home in Sierra Leone to visit America. As far as he can tell the area is being terrorized and burnt down to a crisp for reasons unknown. Both of the siblings are lucky to escape with their lives but not without a cost. Time has passed, now refugee orphans on the streets of Liberia abandoned by their country and parents. Thylonius meets a strange man LUCIUS (42) a pale American man, who claims to know their parents and that they are still alive. Cnidaria is skeptical of the man but accepts his offer to assassinate the parents that abandoned them in return for taking them under his wing. They are successful, which begins their lives as child soldiers. The cost for murdering their flesh and blood is not light, Supernatural occurrences start happening to the siblings both physically and other worldly. There's more to their past and family that meets the eye and it puts them on a path to take on the entire world.

Rudra Desai was once a legend feared and respected across the world. From a homeless child abandoned to the streets, he climbed to the pinnacle of power through sheer will, relentless hard work, and unmatched talent. He became a billionaire tycoon, a legendary hacker, a divine physician, a master of divination, and the strongest cultivator on Earth. He possessed everything the world could offer. Wealth. Power. Influence. Loyal followers. Ten powerful female disciples who would willingly lay down their lives for him. Yet deep within his heart, one void remained forever unfilled. Family. At the age of forty, Rudra finally uncovered the truth behind his birth. He was never an orphan. He was the long-lost son of the powerful Desai family, with a father, a mother, and seven elder sisters who had spent years searching for him. But before he could reunite with them, disaster descended upon Earth. An alien invasion shattered the world. In his darkest hour, Rudra was betrayed by the two people he trusted most—his closest friend and the woman he once loved. Forced to watch his ten female disciples die one after another while protecting him, Rudra was consumed by rage, grief, and unbearable regret. On the brink of death, he swore a vow to the heavens. “If I am granted one more life, I will protect everyone I once failed and make every traitor pay with their blood.” When he opened his eyes again, he found himself reborn at the age of ten. This time, he would reveal his secret to no one. This time, he would find his family before fate tore them apart. This time, he would rise stronger than ever and build an empire that no force on Earth or beyond could challenge. And this time… no one he loved would die. But as old enemies begin moving in the shadows and the terrifying truth behind the alien invasion resurfaces, Rudra realises, that his second life may be far more dangerous than the first. The lost son has returned. And the world will kneel before his rise.

## SYNOPSIS They called Jian Yu the Eagle's Pride. The most gifted sword disciple in a generation. At nineteen, he could do things that seniors twice his age had never managed. Every master in Eagle Sect knew his name. Every rival feared his blade. In one night, he lost everything. His cultivation crippled. His mentor dead. His name dragged through mud he didn't make. Cast out of the only home he had ever known — betrayed by the one person he trusted with his life. Three days after the betrayal, bleeding and alone at the base of Eagle Cliffs, a rusted sword finds him in the dirt. Not because of his bloodline. Not because destiny chose him. Because the sword has been waiting one hundred and forty years for someone who knows exactly what it costs to lose everything — and still decides to stand back up. The Tianxia Realm has four great sects and five legendary blades. Jian Yu has no sect. No cultivation. No allies. He has a cracked dantian, a sword nobody wanted, and three words from a dead man. *"Don't waste it."* He doesn't plan to. ---

“You have seven days, Damon. Kill Seraphina Vale…or I will.” Those words came from De Luca, Damon’s father, cold and threatening. Damon De Luca has lived his entire life by two rules -never hesitate and never fall in love. As the heir to a powerful empire built on secrets, he has never questioned his father’s orders…until now. While trying to silence Seraphina Vale, he gets trapped by her charm, something unquestionable builds and emotions ignite. But a scandal splits them apart. Betrayed, humiliated, and stripped of everything she worked for, Seraphina makes a dangerous decision to survive—she aligns herself with Damon’s most dangerous rival. Now she’s playing a deadly game that could get her killed. Damon finds out and is faced with a difficult choice. Letting her live was his first mistake, but falling for her was his biggest one. Now, with a deadline hanging over her head, Damon is forced into an impossible choice—kill the girl he can’t stop thinking about…or betray everything he was raised to be. As tension builds and secrets begin to unravel, lines blur between love and revenge, loyalty and survival. Every choice closes in with its own consequences. Who will pay the price of love, betrayal, survival and secrets?

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]

They say Lagos is a city that never sleeps, but for Laura Okoye, it's the city where dreams go to die under the weight of a scandal she didn't start. Overnight, she went from a rising professional to a social pariah, buried in debts and watching her father's legacy crumble. Then comes Jason Quinn. He is the king of the Lagos skyline—cold, untouchable, and calculated. He doesn't offer a shoulder to cry on; he offers a pen and a twenty-page contract. He needs a wife to secure a merger; she needs a miracle to survive. The terms are simple: Two years. No feelings. A heavy settlement at the end. But there's a secret Jason hasn't accounted for: Laura has loved him in the quiet spaces of her heart for years. To Jason, this is just another business acquisition. He expects a submissive bride who will play her part and disappear into the background of his glass-and-steel empire. What he gets is a woman with a spine of iron and a heart that refuses to stay silent. As the lines between a fake marriage and a dark obsession begin to blur, Laura realizes that the man who saved her might be the very one who destroys her. Because in Jason's world, everything has a price—and he's decided that the price for her freedom is her soul. In this game of power, someone has to break. And Laura is tired of being the one in pieces.