betrayal

Luke grew up believing in his uncle’s words: “Love should be felt, not forced." Given but never taken advantage of.” That promise of destined love carried him through grief when his uncle’s partner was killed for loving against society’s cruel standards. Years later, fate delivers its harshest blow—Luke discovers his “mate,” the one person meant for him, was Sebastian Reed, his best friend Becca’s boyfriend. Torn between loyalty and longing, Luke hides his truth, swallowing heartbreak while watching Sebastian’s love shine for someone else. In the silence of his room, Luke confronts the impossible: that destiny has bound him to a love he can never claim.

Selene Jameson has always been the family stain, unwanted daughter, shadow to the golden children. The night her mother dies saving her life, Selene loses the only person who ever loved her. When Atlas D'Angelo, the boy she gave everything to, betrays her in the cruelest way possible, she vows never to beg for love again. But fate has darker plans. On the night Selene finally tastes freedom, fame, money, a future of her own her family sells her to a supernatural auction. She's thrust into a hidden world ruled by lycans who see humans as nothing more than commodity. Then he buys her. Mikhail Morozov, Wintercrest Alpha and High Alpha of the Onyx Concord. Feared across Nocturna, Lycan Realm. With a shattered past, a missing sister, and a throne built on blood and betrayal, the last thing he needs is a defiant human girl with a sharp tongue and darker humor than his sins. But Selene isn't human. She bears the Crescent, a mark of ancient power that could save the Nocturna or destroy it. When Kustav Volkov, a rival ruthless Alpha, is revealed to be Selene's father, he lays his claim on her. Mikhail offers Selene a choice: marry him in a blood-bound pact that grants her protection under lycan law. But this marriage of convenience will be anything but convenient. *** "And you smell good," I interrupted, words tumbling out before I could stop them. "Really good. Like winter but not the terrifying kind. The beautiful kind. With snow and—" I scrunched my nose, grasping for the description. "Those delicate frost patterns that appear on glass." Mikhail produced a sound deep in his chest that could've been a growl or a chuckle or something caught between. "Why are there two staircases?" I blurted suddenly, fixating on the duplicated grand stairway looming before us. "Is this intentional? Seems ridiculously excessive." "There's only one staircase, moya." "Are you certain? Because I'm definitely seeing two. Perhaps you require vision correction. Do lycans need glasses? That would be hilarious. Tiny spectacles perched on a massive terrifying wolf—" "Selene." His voice emerged strained, taut in a manner that penetrated even through my fog. "You need to stop talking." I peered up at him, hurt piercing through the pleasant haze. "Why? Am I irritating you? I'm sorry. I'll stay quiet." "No." The word escaped sharp, nearly anguished. "You're not irritating me. You're—" He severed the sentence, jaw clenching so viciously I witnessed the muscle twitch. "Just... rest." But I didn't want rest. I wanted to comprehend why his expression appeared like that—all rigid and ravenous and something else I couldn't identify. "Are you alright?" I asked, raising my hand toward his jaw. He intercepted my wrist before contact, his hold gentle yet unyielding. "Don't." "Why not?" "Because I'm barely maintaining control as it is, and if you touch me right now—" He halted abruptly, eyes compressing shut momentarily. "Just don't." That should've frightened me. The ferocity in his tone, the way his restraint appeared to unravel at the seams. But intoxicated-me simply smiled, inexplicably pleased. Then I caught the way his gaze dropped. Just for a fraction of a heartbeat. To my mouth. Heat bloomed through my chest, spreading like wildfire. "You want to kiss me," I breathed, the revelation making me giddy. His eyes snapped back to mine, glacial blue turned predatory. "Kissing," he said slowly, voice dropping an octave, "doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of what I want to do to you." The air left my lungs. His grip on my wrist shifted, thumb finding my pulse point. Pressing there. Feeling the frantic rhythm he'd caused. "Kissing is gentle," he continued, leaning in just enough that his breath ghosted across my lips. Close enough to take. Close enough to claim. But he didn't. "Kissing is sweet. What I want?" His eyes dragged down my face, my throat, lower then back up with deliberate slowness. "There's nothing gentle about it."

Ellen had everything. Fame, a successful acting career and a secret celebrity boyfriend. "How dare you steal my fiancé, Ellen!" Reality slapped Ellen hard across the face in the form of her best friend, accusing her of being a homewrecker. Her boyfriend was never hers. Her career was over. Her parents died, leaving her an orphan. To escape it all, Ellen moved into a modest apartment to start afresh. Her friendly, handsome new neighbour introduced himself and extended his hand while smiling confidently to her. “I trust you, Ellen. Don’t be afraid of anything anymore.” Why did he seem so familiar? Ellen began to wonder, could her new neighbour be her long time playmate in the online game 'Era of the Jade Dawn'? Flint kept his identity a secret because he's actually the creator of the game! When they meet in real life, sparks fly and he realises he needs her! He wants to protect her! No one can mess with the woman he loves!

A guy caught in the love of two ladies,the one he loves and want to spend his life with and the one who he regards as his best friend who love's him unconditionally but in all fate have a different destiny for them

In a moment of distraction, a Miku painted truck slam into his body and the driver was Miku herself!? He got transmigrated as Hatsune Miku inside a discarded phone in an empty alleyway. Unknown to him or her. She'll one day be recognise as a savior and goddess of both the digital world and the real world. To Be Continued... –––––––––––––––––––––––– • I don't own Hatsune Miku nor any Vocaloid or fictional character mention in this book. • This books is fictional, don't take it seriously or as facts. • English is not my first language. • Chapter update = Random. ××××××××××××××

The year is 2122 Where wealth is owned by a few With technology and AI Causing our Jobs to die. With past protests and a failed coup Comes compromise anew With the introduction of UBI Allows them our allegiance to buy. As we all start to despair Decadence prevents social repair Though one from a powerful bloodline Created Dynasties Online. Where players create a dynasty Allowing those born in modesty A chance to be called your majesty Though for some, this was a Travesty. As we all take part in the constant conflict Some powerful people thought they were tricked And later lamented at their initial despise Failing to stop the game’s rise. As the unemployed play the game All with their own aims While some fight for their own fame A Kingdom I will claim. Reginald Coulan, creator and head of House Aurellion in dynasties online. Please read the author’s note before you start reading the novel.

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT +18 In a seemingly idyllic marriage, Gloria believed that she had built a life with her childhood sweetheart, Simon, the leader of the Willow clan. However, when the clan faced a critical financial crisis, Simon was forced to negotiate with Xander, a rival clan leader. To Gloria's horror, Xander's terms included her as a bargaining chip, igniting fears of his ulterior motives. Determined to protect her clan's reputation, Gloria made a heart-wrenching decision to divorce Simon, believing it's the only way to safeguard her family's legacy as well as the clan’s reputation. After joining Xander's clan, she uncovered the shocking truth: Simon's betrayal ran deeper than she ever imagined, revealing a manipulative side she never knew existed. As Gloria grappled with the pain of betrayal and the weight of her choices, she vowed to reclaim her life and sought vengeance against those who wronged her. Amidst that tumultuous journey of self-discovery and revenge, she yearned for genuine love. However, will she be able to open her heart again after enduring such profound betrayal? In a world filled with deceit and ambition, Gloria must navigate her new reality and find out if true love is still within reach.

“Doing the wrong thing for the right reason… never ends well for anyone.” Seven great races ruled the continent of Eldarion. Humans weren’t among them. To the world, mankind was nothing more than background noise, as insignificant as a breath of air, as laughable as a failed joke of creation. A race with no promise. No power. No future. Tyler was born into that world—a world where every “hero of humanity” was fated to fall before they could rise. So he abandoned the path of heroes entirely. He chose the road stained in shadows. He chose the power no sane soul would touch. He chose to become a demon— not for glory, but for survival. His purpose was simple: Ascend as the Demon King. Stand as a monstrous shield when the true invaders finally tear into their continent. And he succeeded. He rose higher, darker, and stronger than any being before him. But power has a price. A price he only understood when it was far too late. For in climbing toward salvation, He became the very abomination he once swore to destroy— The Desecrator. And the world whispered: “There is no lesser or greater evil. There is only evil.” Yet a more profound truth lingered in the dark: “Because sometimes, only one Evil can devour another.” *** Discord - https://discord.gg/4xbt5Nwrtn *** #Yandere_MC #Complex_Characters #No_Harem #Dark #Rare_Bloodline #Magic #Slowburn #Fated_Love #Demons #Dragons #Otherworlders #Runic_Sorcery #Evil_FL

In a private school buried deep in the mountains, five teens are offered a fresh start. No pasts, no questions; just new dorms, shiny rules and a suspiciously clean slate. But the illusion shatters on day one, when blood is spilled, and it becomes clear their second chance is nothing but a sinister setup. Someone is watching. Someone who knows their deepest, darkest secrets—the ones they’ve tried to bury. Desperate for answers, they revive a game from their childhood that once hunted thieves in the woods with scraps of paper and whispered lies. A game they called The Dogs' Council. Now, each of them is both the hunter and the hunted. But when everyone’s hiding something, how do you know who to trust? No one is safe. _____________________________ Content Warnings This story contains mature themes: Gangs & crime-related themes. Offensive humor. Profanity and harsh language. Emotional manipulation & betrayals. Alcohol, smoking, and drug use. May contain bullying. Homosexual and heterosexual relationships. Teen pregnancy and miscarriage (not depicted graphically). Reader discretion is advised. If any of the above makes you uncomfortable, this may not be the story for you. Also keep in mind that this is not 100% fictional since it's inspired by real people I have personally met (read author's note before proceeding). What to Expect: 1- A mix of mystery, comedy and drama. 2- No explicit sexual scenes. 3- Multiple POV styles (alternating between first person and third person). 4- Dual mysteries in two different timelines, and many subplots. 5- An intimate perspective into how gangs work in real life. 6- If you know me in real life, don't read this. You may find that I turned you into a character and talk shit about you (I warned you). 7- Judge the book by its cover, I'm the designer. I update once a week. No need to call me slow, I already know!!! (((If you made it this far in the description, I hope you don't take this story seriously. It should be more amusing than serious.)))

Luna Harristone brought a blade to the Lycan King’s ball. For his heart. The pack’s wofless outcast. Rejected by her alpha’s mate. Ridiculed for 3years. She should have fled when King Draven claimed her as his bride before the entire pack. Instead, she walked into King Draven Iravnov’s welcome ball with silver hair, amber eyes, and a dagger strapped to her thigh. Because the Alpha of Alphas isn’t just the king who burns packs for sport. He’s the man from her nightmares. The one with red eyes who’s haunted her since she was five. The one she swears murdered her parents. King Draven Iravnov has been searching for 400 years. Not for a bride. For a ghost. Then Luna appears. And he smiles. “Finally.” He is not cruel. He is precise. “You have three breaths to become useful.” “I do not collect debts from strangers.” “You sold me false dawn. So I will give you real onesies until you understand the difference.” He doesn’t rage. He calculates. He doesn’t forgive. He educates. Men count sunrises until they break. Lords learn time is a currency only he spends. And Luna? He looks at her like he’s known her for centuries. Like he’s waited. “I wasn’t done with you,”he murmurs. “My sweet Adeline.” Problem is, Luna doesn’t know Adeline. She doesn’t remember him. She only knows the blade under her gown, the mate who rejected her, and the king who calls murder “administrative work.” Two girls fit the prophecy. Only one walks away. He chose last night. But he won’t say who. And Luna’s about to learn why her soul flinches when he says “Mine.” Will she remember why she loved him before she buries the blade? Or will she become another name in his ledger? *_**_**_* WARNING TRIGGER: MATURE CONTENT. NO RAPE! *#Slowburn #Morally Grey ML #Reincarnation #Prophecy #DarkRomance #Revenge #R18 #Angst Author’s POV: Regency balls, 400-year-old prophecies, and a king who treats torture like afternoon tea. If you like your MLs cold, your FLs with knives, and your romance measured in body counts, welcome to the court. _I promise you’ll check for blades under your own dress._ (;..^~^.;) *_**_**_* *Connect with me:* Discord: Mimidaniels_ Facebook: Author Mimidaniels Instagram: Writer Mimidaniels_ ---

“I will not be marked.” Neo said. He turned his neck to look at Bryce. “Step back.” The threat in his tone was clear. “Or I’ll make you step back.” ~ Neo was betrayed and left to die in the most important mission of his life. When he opened his eyes again, it was ten years later and the world had moved on without him. He, who was once the strongest hunter on Mars, suddenly became a civilian without any of his abilities. Neo has to build himself up from scratch but his sync partners—the people who are supposed to be his soulmates—are set on holding him back and controlling him. In addition, Mars has become something else and is no longer the home he dearly remembers. Neo’s return stirs up forces that are greater than anything imaginable as he takes it upon himself to rectify things. His righteous actions gain him more enemies than friends. And somehow, his soulmates seem to be among those enemies.

Time... this word is a bottomless bite, a silent melody of fate that we cannot hear it play yet we dance perfectly to It's rhythm, so here lies the true question... "is it truely an enemy?" "No!" A clear no is the only solution for this complex riddle; time is the count of every beat of the hearts building a bridge for souls to connect a song of laughter and cries with words meaning happiness and messery accompanied with sometimes soft, dangerous or maybe even tragic music playing on the background in the end a form of pure angelic rhythm that shaped who we are a question for those who are living this life , "i think it's worth the risk to come out with a complete masterpiece, whay about you?"

The story in this fifth installment focuses on the spiritual, emotional, and cosmic journey of two legendary figures brought together by fate amidst destruction: Princess Kaguya Akemono Yume, also known among her allies Xuan Yin Yue, and Adipati Raksa Misaga. Kaguya is the last princess of the Ancient Dragon Kingdom, which has mysteriously vanished from the face of the Earth. Beneath her noble status as the Princess of the True Dragon God, she endures a life of immense trials, including raising and educating the son of the Divine Emperor—the very ruler who destroyed her home kingdom. With absolute sincerity, Kaguya acts as a mentor and foster mother to the Heavenly Prince, teaching him life's greatest wisdom until he grows to harbor an unwavering loyalty to her. A tense psychological and military conflict erupts when the prince's biological mother re-emerges to reclaim custody, sparking a fierce war of influence. However, the profound bond of love and sacrifice Kaguya forged proves unbreakable, leading the prince to reject his birth mother and choose to stand firmly by Kaguya's side. This extraordinary dedication is quietly witnessed by Adipati Raksa Misaga, a ruthless tyrant who has just been overthrown from his cosmic throne by the alliance of Aji Saka and the Seven Dragons. Adipati Raksa himself is no ordinary being, but the product of flawless cosmic genetic engineering, born from the cellular fusion of Dewa Niskala, the Primordial Emperor of Light, and Maharani Larasati Angraeni, the Primordial Empress of Chaos. After being cast out into one of the Ten Worlds, severely wounded from his defeat, Raksa is saved by Kaguya using an advanced Nano-Healer medical device. The moment Kaguya realizes the arrogant man she rescued is the cruel dictator with a long history of oppressing her people, a deep-seated hatred ignites within her heart. Conversely, the ruthless Raksa takes Kaguya captive inside his ancient starship flagship, using her as both a hostage and a navigator to reclaim his throne. The turning point of their relationship arrives dramatically when a robotic tracking armada commanded by the Demon King Sahamaru ambushes their coordinates with a barrage of plasma cannons. In that critical moment, the usually selfish Adipati Raksa shockingly chooses to sacrifice his personal energy aegis to shield Kaguya from a fatal blast. Seeing the cruel ruler dying to protect her, the walls of hatred around Kaguya's heart completely crumble, replaced by a profound, consuming love. Their mutual animosity officially melts into a burning romantic bond amidst the cosmic storm. Driven by his love for Kaguya and an ambition that has finally softened, Adipati Raksa embarks on a spiritual and technological pilgrimage toward the highest state of cosmic evolution as the Maharaja Ruler of the Five Realms, Nine Heavens, and Ten Worlds. Utilizing the time-crossing visions of Kaguya's close ally, Su Ryusakii, and guided by Kaguya’s own profound wisdom, Raksa successfully realigns the Quantum Core Sunda (QCS)—a primordial energy reactor anchored in the Ancestral Continent of Ancient Sunda capable of manipulating space and time. Instead of conquering through violence as he did in the past, Maharaja Adipati Raksa uses his absolute authority to unite the three perpetually warring factions—Humans, the Divine/Immortals, and the Dragon Race—into a singular, peaceful galactic alliance. The tale concludes beautifully upon the grand observation deck of a floating palace in the Nine Heavens, where Raksa stands gazing out at a now-tranquil cosmos, no longer feared as a tyrant but revered for his wisdom, accompanied by Kaguya, the beautiful princess who successfully conquered the heart of a tyrant and transformed hatred into a destiny of love that saved the univers, the book 3 of 15 book from Saga Lima Pendekar dan Seekor Naga

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.

WARNING: This story contains intense emotions, brutal betrayals, slow-burn obsession, and a female lead who doesn't know how to stay dead. Proceed with caution... and snacks. SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE: screaming at your screen, falling for fictional men, and yelling “JUST KISS ALREADY.”...Get ready for this neverending rollercoaster of excitement!!! She was known as Qin mu, the organization’s deadliest sword. Feared and ruthless, everything dead or alive shuddered at the mention of her name. Until one night, they turned on her. Framed by the people she trusted, she was labeled as a traitor and was electrocuted to death on an electric chair. Qin mu awakens in the body of Shen mu, an ordinary girl who was relentlessly bullied… and who looks exactly like her. With a strange centipede-long scar now marking her face and fragments of her past creeping in, Qin mu begins to piece together the truth behind the betrayal that shattered her world. Then she meets Huo yunxiao , the cold, enigmatic young master of the powerful Huo family. His gaze unsettles her and His presence stirs something deeper. But as vengeance calls and shadows whisper secrets long buried, she must make a choice. Will her thirst for revenge and the mystery of her past destroy the chance at the love she never knew she needed? Or will she place her aching heart in the hands of this god-like man and the promise of a peaceful future?

(WARNING: MATURE CONTENT!!!) In a land divided by elements and ruled by powerful lords blessed by ancient gods- Ignarion- god of fire. Vireon -god of storms. Caelion- god of wind. Neryth-goddess of ice and water. And Thalor- god of earth. Every alliance forged and every oath sworn carries the weight of divine power... and ancient prophecy. For centuries, each lord has coveted more power, more dominion, and more control. One spark is all it takes to ignite war. Born of fire, Aurelia Flameborne was once the pride and beloved daughter of Ashmere. A beautiful warrior princess, destined for greatness and betrothed to Neris Winterbourne, the cold and noble Lord of Winter. All of that shatters the day the witch Ishara curses her. After the devastating War of Ashmere, Her face becomes scarred, her magic fractures, and her family locks her away in the tallest tower, too ashamed to let the world see what she has become. Even her fiancé, the Lord of Winter, abandons her for another. But destiny refuses to let her fade. When whispers from the North threaten to end her engagement, Aurelia's heart shatters. But before her world crumbles completely, a storm rises. Valerian Stormborne, the ambitious and enigmatic Lord of Thunder, steps forward to claim her. Now bound to a tempest, Aurelia finds herself caught in a whirlwind of betrayal, political games, and the unexpected warmth of love from her tempestuous husband… and her husband's son who calls her mother. But beneath the surface of mortal schemes, the gods begin to stir. Buried deep in the ashes of Caelmont lies an ancient prophecy: A child blessed by all five gods, born of powers that should never mix, will either unite the fractured realms… or bring about their ruin. Now, every Lord wants that child. Every kingdom seeks to control fate. But the gods? They have plans of their own. Now Aurelia stands at the center of obsession and war. The Lord of Winter who rejected her wants her back. The Lord of Wind hides desire behind a cunning smile. Her sister, plots from the shadows. And Valerian, the man who swore she'd "never be a wife," to him begins to burn for her with a passion he cannot control. Caught between storms, gods, and a love that could destroy kingdoms, Aurelia must rise—or the realms will fall.

What do you when you’re saved by the enemy? What do you do when the one that swore to protect you leads you to the hands of your enemy? What do you do when you begin to question every truth you’ve been told and the world you’ve lived in since birth begin to crumble before your eyes? What do you do when you realize you hold the power to destroy or rebuild? These are the questions that Nova will have to answer as she is thrust into a world far beyond her comprehension. After being treated like an afterthought all her life, being told that the caste in which she was born into determines her destiny, she clings to the one thing that gives her any form of significance in this world that has termed her as nothing: Alpha Kain— her mate The goddess had finally favored her, she finally found her mate who treated her with respect and love despite her caste in the pack. Naive Nova believed that her dream had finally come true, that she could finally live happily ever after. Her dreams get crushed when she realizes that she’ll never be accepted as the Luna and the easy happy life that she dreamed of with Kain wasn’t going to be possible. But at least he still loved her, despite all Kain was loyal to her, she might not have been the Blood moon’s Luna but she was Kain’s Luna… until she wasn’t. Kain betrays her and she is left to pick up the pieces of herself. Her heartbreak delivers her into the hands of the enemy. The creatures shrouded in mystery that she has been taught to hate and fear, but what happens when these monsters treat her with much more respect and empathy than she has ever received? The veil is lifted and for the first time in her life Nova can finally see the the world for what it is. She finally sees herself, not as a broken wolfless omega, but as something much more powerful—much more important. With an unresolved prophecy and the fate of the world lying on her shoulders; Nova must decide where her loyalty lies: with the pack that cast her aside, the mate who shattered her trust, or with the enemy who offers her a chance at freedom and power. But every choice comes with a price. And Nova will soon learn that the line between savior and destroyer is thinner than she ever imagined.

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT +18 Sonia Sawyers, a thrice-divorced woman, marries Liam Sinclair in a flash marriage, believing he is the reincarnation of a past love she owes and wronged. Cursed to never find true romantic bliss unless she makes amends to the past love, Sonia plans to spoil Liam and give him the best life that he deserves, especially when riddled with a strange terminal illness that doesn’t give him much time to live. As they navigate their relationship, a new love interest pushed by his mother complicates matters and threaten their bond. Despite the curse’s power, which makes all the men she gets involved in be drawn to their soulmates when with her, she finds herself falling for Liam with each passing day. But then, amidst such matters, a man who resembles her past love’s reincarnation completely appears, complicating matters to the extreme. Sonia become torn between the two. Should she follow her heart and risk everything for Liam, or make amends with her past and potentially lose her only chance at happiness? As Liam’s mother pushes him towards another woman, Sonia faces an impossible choice. Will she follow her heart or fate? Can she break the curse and find true love with Liam, or will he leave her for his soulmate?

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]