betrayal

Heard people say dying’s the finish line. For Aiden Cross? Nah - that's just step one. One moment, Aiden served the crown with honor; next, stabbed by men he called brothers. Darkness should’ve ended it - but didn’t. Instead, silence pulled him back. He opened his eyes inside stone walls, ribs cracked, chest still. No pulse. Just cold. The voice rang inside his head - cold, distant, like something beyond human. As each new task came through, Aiden absorbed bits of strength: dark force that crushed foes while fueling his lifeless spirit. He wasn't held back by flesh anymore... or pity either. Each gasp he made had been ripped straight out of dying moments. Yet the System wasn't after revenge alone - it craved control. Those who sold him out now lived under deities scared of any hint that death could be undone. Soon enough, they’d realize Aiden Cross wasn’t a memory fading away. He was the chaos they’d brought on themselves. In a place where strength rules everything, a corpse stands up to defy destiny. Cloaked in shadows, pushed forward by an unfeeling mechanism, yet fueled by rage stronger than fire - Aiden cuts through from hell toward the sky. When the gods made death, they didn't expect anyone to return - just vanish. But one did. One rose up, bent on tearing it down.

Ashton is stuck between an underwater volcano, and a heart devouring dragon. Metaphorically speaking anyway. The princess of the sea has sworn on her mother's life to drag him down. Problem is, Ashton can't be killed. So after hundreds of years of pulling beasts of legend to her side, rewriting history, and backing him into a corner where he broke his heart into pieces, she thinks that with one final push... she may convince Ashton to simply end his own existence. Ashton is fully aware of her little schemes, it's not every day a dragon get's its still beating heart ripped out, then is bound to the land it ruthlessly conquered. Ashton would have even found it mildly poetic that the slain dragon was now forced to bless the land for all eternity... if, and emphasis on the IF, the blessing hadn't been twisted into a curse for the last 700 years. Now, Ashton has a few minor inconveniences to deal with. First, he's stuck in a decaying body. Second his memories aren't fully intact. Third, it would prick his pride if the descendants of "blessed" dragon died while he was in their territory. Fourth, he has two really, really, REALLY scary siblings that don't always bother with the details. Fifth, the only reason this princess and her mother even had the chance to scheme against him is because he was looking for a possible mate. He's the only one of his kind, thousands of years alone has him craving for a companion... for a heart to sing just for him... There are really only two outcomes now that Ashton is starting to regain his memories. Will the princess succeed in dragging him down, used as the new sacrifice to keep the "blessing" going, or will he ascend? Well, maybe three outcomes. Maybe this time a heart will sing for him as he ascends... a bird can hope.

At Montecello High, a school divided by power, secrets, and supernatural bloodlines heart was Kianna Martin, a Luna student who never wanted attention—until she caught the eyes of two dangerous men: Maddox Bianchi, the possessive and prideful Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, and Mordred Sinclair, the fearless and magnetic leader of the Black Vipers biker gang. As tensions rise between the wolves and the bikers, the lines between love, loyalty, and destiny blur. Maddox will burn the world to protect her. Mordred will defy his own demons to claim her. And Kianna, caught in the crossfire of two powerful alphas, must uncover the truth about who she really is—and who she was meant to be with.

"The walls are communicating. And they're saying you're going to pass away." Amber Hayes had it everything six months ago: a successful career as an investigative journalist, a fiancé from one of the most influential families in San Francisco, and a Pulitzer candidacy that would solidify her reputation. Then followed the litigation that left her bankrupt and on a blacklist, the exposé she should never have written, and the betrayal that ruined her career. She now lives in a dilapidated apartment in the Mission District as a disgraced nobody, subsisting on freelance gossip pieces that murder her soul but pay the rent. Her former best friend was married to her ex-fiance. She can't get her own parents to answer the phone. With the exception of her younger sister Lily, whose cancer treatments deplete Amber's meager funds, she has lost everything. The voices then begin. At precisely 3:47 AM, she hears whispers about murders, thefts, and conspiracies that haven't yet occurred. At first, she believes she is going crazy. However, Amber discovers the impossibility: she is somehow hearing criminals plotting murders before they happen when a CEO is discovered dead just as the voices had prophesied. Amber begins recording the forecasts in an attempt to save her job and show that she is not crazy. However, she gets apprehended at the crime scene when she attempts to stop a murder, and the guy who does so is Dante Cross, the vicious wealthy prosecutor she publicly disparaged in her previous piece. The man who vowed to see her destroyed. The man whose touch continues to haunt her nightmares. She is offered a devil's bargain by Dante: either use her "gift" to assist him in apprehending a serial killer who is frightening the city's elite, or be charged as an accomplice. Amber learns three terrible truths when she is forced to interact with the cold, domineering man who ought to be her enemy: the crimes she is hearing are linked to the conspiracy that ruined her career; her ex-fiance and former best friend are involved in a trafficking ring that uses tech company resources; and Dante never intended to destroy her—rather, he was attempting to protect her from a truth that would have killed her. Amber must choose between continuing to be the victim she has become and embracing the deadly power that might cost her everything, including the man she is falling for despite all the reasons not to, as the voices get louder and the killer's pattern becomes apparent. The walls are communicating. And only one name is being shouted: hers.

#Romance #Fantasy #Romantasy #Werewolf #Action #Adventure #Revenge #Betrayal #CEO #Business #FemaleLead #WomenEmpowerment Eleanor Whitmore, the second daughter of the prestigious Whitmore family, was born with a golden spoon in her mouth. Wealth and social status followed her throughout her life. She had a caring mother and a protective sister... or so she believed. But one day, her perfect world shattered like fragile glass. Just when she thought life couldn’t get any worse, she had no idea the worst was yet to come. After a series of shocking events left her with nowhere to hide, she chose to fight back against those who had conspired against her. Tormented, tortured, and nearly killed, she eventually found herself carrying an unwanted child. In that moment, she made a choice... she would become a mother. And so, a single mother embarked on a long and arduous journey to seek justice... not only for herself, but for her child.

Elara Hale has spent her life invisible to her pack—unmarked, unmated, and quietly pushed aside. At twenty-three, she still holds onto hope, until the mate fate finally gives her does the unthinkable: he rejects her. What should have broken her instead awakens a bond far more powerful than anyone expects. A feared Alpha from a pack that bows to no one feels the call of a second chance the moment her heart is shattered. Elara was never forgotten by fate—she was being saved for someone stronger.

[Mature Content] [Dark Themes] After slaving away for years as Ares King's sole overworked secretary, Catherine has finally had enough of his domineering and heartless attitude. She wants to quit and use the severance pay to settle her family's debts, and spend more time with her long-term boyfriend. But soon after she hands her resignation letter, she finds out that her long-term boyfriend cheated on her. He claims she's a wreck with no future, and he's better off without her. Heartbroken and devastated, Catherine is grasping at the last straw when her boss, Ares King, proposes a contract out of the blue. "Become my wife for one year." "Why me, Mr. King?" "Because we work, Ms. Lane.” The last thing she wanted was to make a deal with the devil. But this offer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Sell your soul to the devil for one year. How hard can that be? ********** "How many?" I froze. Did he expect me to count? "How. Many?" "I-I don't—Ah!" Ares spanked me again, continuously. My eyes stung, and sweet pain overtook me. I should feel sick from deriving pleasure from this, but strangely, I wasn't. "Two?" I teased, purposely getting the numbers wrong. "You shouldn't have done that." Just as I thought, he started again, but this time he drove each hit with more force until my ass was burning. "Fifteen!" I yelled, shaking. "Wrong." My heart momentarily stopped. "I got it right!" "You missed one." He pressed his hand on my searing bottom, and I moaned. I tried to squirm away, but he trapped my hands behind my back, his voice dark with warning. "Move again, and you'll regret it." ~ A/N: This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental.

Anna thought her life ended the moment she saw her husband, Daniel Clafford, in the arms of her sister. She had already lost her unborn child something Daniel never even noticed and now, with her last shred of hope shattered, she decided to leave quietly. But fate was cruel. Before she could walk away, she was pushed off the balcony of the Clafford estate. Only… she didn’t die. When she opened her eyes again, she was back on the day of her wedding, her sister having run away and Anna forced to take her place as the replacement bride. This time, Anna swore things would be different. No love. No expectations. No more foolish devotion to a husband who only brought her heartbreak and cold indifference. Yet something is wrong. The Daniel of this life isn’t the same man she remembers. He refuses to ignore her, refuses to let her go, and most shockingly—refuses to divorce her. “I’m telling you, Anna. Stop bringing divorce into our conversations,” Daniel warned, his voice taut. His heart ached, but seeing her unyielding expression made his resolve crumble. With trembling hands, he cupped her face and whispered: “Please… give me a chance. I promise I’ll love you right this time.” But Anna only laughed bitterly. To her, Daniel Clafford was still the same man—wicked, calculating, dangerous. He married her with a motive. And now he dared beg her to stay? Dream on, Daniel Clafford. Because this time… Anna was determined to make him taste his own medicine.

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The world of Grimm is not the fairy-tale land people once dreamed of. It is a broken realm filled with magic, kingdoms, witches, and monsters a place where every legend hides a curse, and every miracle demands a sacrifice. What was once a storybook world has become a labyrinth of fear, blood, and forgotten truths. In this world lives Diego, a humble woodcutter from a cursed village. He believes he’s just another ordinary boy until the day he meets the mysterious huntress Layla Bolment, known as Lady Nightmare. When their paths cross, the illusions of safety and peace shatter. As the village falls to the creatures called Grimm, Diego discovers an ancient book left behind by his father a relic that grants him a terrifying power, transforming him into a werewolf-like being. This gift, or perhaps this curse, becomes the key to his survival. Layla, impressed by his strength and spirit, invites him to join her on her journey through a world drowning in darkness. Together they become part of the Hunter’s Guild, an order sworn to fight the Grimm and uncover the truth of their origins. But as their journey continues, they learn that not all monsters are evil… and not all humans are innocent. Across haunted kingdoms, forbidden forests, and ruined cities, Diego and Layla face witches, fallen angels, and living fairy tales twisted by despair. Behind it all lurks a mysterious force an ancient Narrator, rewriting destiny like a cruel storyteller pulling their strings. Their path through the Fairy-Tale Labyrinth becomes a war between light and shadow, truth and deception and in the end, Diego must decide whether he will become the hero of this story… or its monster.

I Was The Unloved Real Daughter Of The LockHeart Family. So Here’s The Deal: I Died. A Pitiful End For Someone Like Me, But I Was Fine With That. But Then I Got Sent Back In Time And Suddenly I Have A Second Chance. My Plan? Simple. Hoard Money. Live Comfortably. Eat Whatever I Want. Avoid My Bias Family. Avoid Alexander White, My Soon To Be Ex-Fiancé. I Just Have To Wait For My 18th Birthday. However When I Stopped Paying Attention To Other’s Bull Crap, They All Started Changing. My Three Older Brothers: “Alice, Have You Eaten Yet? Should I Make You Something.” “Who Bullied You? I Need Names!” “Big Sister! Play Honor Of Kings With Me!” My Parents: “Keep This Black Card And Buy Whatever You Want.” “Dear, Do You Wanna Be A Star? Should Mom Help You?” My Fiance: “Alice, You’re The Only One Who Has My Heart.” But The Thing Is ...Adios Bitches. I Don’t Give A Damn About You Anymore!

A gripping college romance tangled in betrayal, temptation, and dangerous secrets. Leon and Felicity are caught in a love that burns too hot to control—haunted by jealous exes, hidden affairs, and consequences that could shatter everything. Each kiss pulls them closer, each lie drives them further apart. With steamy tension, raw heartbreak, and shocking cliffhangers, this story dives into the messy reality of love, loyalty, and impossible choices. When passion collides with betrayal, can their hearts survive the chaos?

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.

Ariana Lewis survived the unthinkable. Her family was destroyed when she was only seven, leaving her the sole heir of a shattered legacy. But the truth she carries—and the hatred she harbors—is more complicated than anyone realizes. Damian Blackwood, the cold, enigmatic CEO of Blackwood Corp, has always been a man of ambition. Behind the ice in his eyes lies a boy who once witnessed tragedy he could neither prevent nor forget. Guilt has shaped him, driving him to build an empire at an astonishingly young age. What happens when the “OUR WOUNDS COLLIDE” —this time in the adult world, in the very office where ambition, rivalry, and secrets collide? Betrayals, misunderstandings, and secrets from the past threaten to keep them apart, while romantic tension, office rivalries, and a manipulative villain push them together in ways neither of them expected. Both must confront their inner demons before they can heal—and before the villain who destroyed their families resurfaces to strike again.

She wakes beneath the fluorescent lights, broken but alive. Machines hum beside her, but the real wound isn’t her fractured body—it’s her fiancé’s calm confession. They broke up weeks ago, he says. He only came out of duty. And he’s already moved on—with his boss’s daughter. The doctor believes him. The nurses pity her. His best friend nods along, though she catches the hesitation in his eyes—the silent bargain in his glance. Orphaned and alone, she cannot outshout their voices. So she doesn’t. She smiles. She thanks them. She pretends her mind is fogged. But at night, when silence sharpens her loneliness into a blade, she begins to plan. Her revenge will not only cut, but carve: to peel back her fiancé’s lies until his glittering new love sees the truth beneath his ambition, to bend the best friend’s loyalty, and to turn pity into power. Revenge isn’t always cold. Sometimes it’s seductive. And soon, she’ll be the one holding the knife.

Protect her. Obey her father. Never fall for her. Those were the only three rules Theo was given when he accepted his assignment as the president’s daughter’s personal bodyguard. Danielle Geiger was supposed to be another mission to him, just a spoiled heiress hidden behind privilege and secrets. But the moment he saw the loneliness behind her toughness, everything he’d been trained to control began to break. And then, Theo broke all three rules. Every order he followed led him back to her. Every touch he denied burned a little deeper. And when the line between duty and desire finally snapped, there was no turning back. Because Theo could guard her body, fight her enemies, and take every bullet meant for her, but the one thing he could never protect her from… was himself. He guarded her body. But she was the one who held his heart hostage. Now, love isn’t the risk. It’s the weapon that could ruin them both.

Marcus and Zara had been dating since she was sixteen, and almost a year had been spent having him by her side. He happened to be the billionaire’s heir. She was sure they would be mates, destined after all. But her boyfriend had found his mate, and it wasn’t her. A ruthless, super-rich Alpha Kane Sterling descended upon Zara's pack and found his destined mate there.

On the night of her engagement party, Alayna Sandra discovers her future contract husband is cheating on her with her own sister. She's shattered, broken, and furious all at once. So when she finds his stepbrother, Dafa Halton, she marries him instead. But now, why is her ex fiance the one begging her to come back? And who would have thought that his useless stepbrother would turn out to be the best man she's ever met. -Love Reclamation: Escaping My Contract Husband, Finding His Stepbrother By Yuliaresi Anjelina

Jenny Choi never expected her quiet life to collide with the ruthless world of billionaires, boardrooms, and generational feuds. One accidental night, one impossible twist of fate — and she becomes the secret wife of Dexter Li, the cold, controlled heir to one of the most powerful families in the city. But Dexter carries more scars than he shows. Drugged at a business event and almost destroyed by a rival, he hides his pain behind insomnia, nightmares, and an icy reputation. The only person who calms the storm inside him is the one woman he should never have touched… and the same woman he now refuses to let go.

The grand charity event hosted by eighty-five-year old Queen Alyndra Seris Aurelia Vaeloran at Zivale Hotel, Aurelion, the capital city of the Kingdom Of Fyrion ended in flames and tragedy. In a matter of hours, every member of Princess Kitandra’s family—her grandmother, her mother, her aunties, her uncles, her little brother, her cousin sisters and brothers, even the crown princess—was gone. Seventeen-year-old Kitandra wakes up in a hospital bed seventeen days after the bombing incident only to be told she is the sole survivor of the bombing incident and now the heir to the throne of Fyrion. Feeling alone and terrified, she is forced into a role she never expected, and now, she must step into a world of power and danger. As she begins her reign, she vows to find the person who destroyed her family. Anonymous threats, assassination attempts, and palace conspiracies test her courage at every turn. In a kingdom where she can't trust anyone easily and her life is at risk, can a scared young Kitandra rise to become a queen strong enough to rule a kingdom and uncover the deadly truth behind the bombing incident that caused the death of her family and loved ones? Find out in Queen Kitandra – a story of tragedy, courage, and revenge.