betrayal

Betrayed by her husband. Pushed off a rooftop. She is reborn four years before her death on the very night she was drugged. This time, she swore she’d change her fate. Instead of following the same path, she ran straight into the arms of Su Ye, the cold, mysterious CEO. The next morning, she woke up with a ring on her finger, with him calling her “Mrs. Su.” Wait—what?! From that moment, her life flipped upside down. While she chased her long-lost dream of becoming an actress, her powerful new husband spoiled her endlessly. And when her ex noticed her again? She had only one answer: Sorry, I am married, and he doesn't share. The ex's interested. She’s not.

Betrayed by those she trusted most, Pheona meets her end—only to awaken one year before her execution. Given a second chance by a mysterious witch, she discovers that her soul is no longer entirely her own. As buried memories stir and ancient forces begin to move, Pheona must navigate noble politics, revenge, and a fate far greater than she ever imagined. Will this rebirth free her from betrayal… or bind her to an even darker destiny?

Aaliyah Moore never imagined love would come with a price. When her mother’s life and freedom hangs in the balance, Aaliyah is forced to accept a deal that changes everything: a two-year contract relationship with Rowan Blackwood, a cold, powerful billionaire whose public image needs saving as badly as Aaliyah needs money. No love. No questions. No escape. To the world, they are the perfect couple elegant, intimate, untouchable. Behind closed doors, Aaliyah is invisible, trapped in a relationship built on control and silence, slowly falling for a woman who treats love like a weakness. As emotions blur the lines of the contract, betrayal strikes from within. Framed, abandoned, and stripped of everything she thought she had, Aaliyah walks away with nothing but her broken heart and her dignity. But walking away changes her. When Rowan finally uncovers the truth, she realizes the woman she tried to own is no longer waiting to be claimed. Aaliyah is stronger now, independent, and no longer willing to trade herself for survival. This time, Rowan must face the one thing she fears most: love without control. In a world of power, secrets, and painful choices, Bound by Silence, Claimed by Love is a slow-burning LGBTQ+ romance about learning that real love isn’t demanded, negotiated, or owned, it’s chosen. And sometimes, the greatest love story begins after walking away.

On the eve of her wedding, Tyla Parker discovers that her fiancé, Jace, has been having an affair with her best friend, Edna. Jace’s ambition goes far beyond betrayal. All he needs is Tyla’s approval to officially become the CEO of The Parker’s Restaurant, and he plans to get it—by any means necessary. Worse still, Edna is pregnant with Jace’s child and determined to destroy Tyla completely. Once crowned America’s most celebrated chef after winning the prestigious Bon Appétit competition in France, Tyla had everything—fame, talent, and a promising career. Yet, at Jace’s insistence, she gave it all up, unaware that she was quietly building his empire and Edna’s career instead of her own. When the truth finally comes to light, Tyla doesn’t crumble—she plots her revenge. That very same night, she signs a six-month trial marriage contract with Julian Crestwood, the cold and ruthless CEO of The Golden Crest Restaurant, the largest restaurant empire in the city. Known in the industry as the devil, Julian is feared for his merciless business tactics and icy demeanor. Forced to live together, what begins as a calculated alliance slowly turns into something neither of them expected—love. United by betrayal and ambition, Tyla and Julian rise together, and this time, Jace and Edna will pay the price for every tear, sacrifice, and stolen dream.

Burdened by the crushing debt of his parents, Lex never imagined a life beyond endless work and grief. But fate had other plans. One fateful day, an accident ends his mundane existence—only to thrust him into a world of fantasy. Reincarnated as a side character doomed to fail, Lex now inhabits the body of a so-called teacher—a fraud with no real skills, destined for disgrace. Standing at a crossroads, he faces a choice: follow the canon and flee from his inevitable downfall, or defy fate and carve his own path. Just as he considers running… a voice calls out. [Need some help?] Grasping the talent that his predecessor never realized he had, Adrian decided to defy his fate and become a true Runesmith. However, he never expected that once he would start on the path of becoming a Runesmith, he would start gaining so many connections. [Ding!] [Cross-dimension group chat has been activated!] [Hero of World Nebula: Old man, when can I get my sword done?] [The untamed witch: When will you help me with my staff?] [The obsessed one: Darling, when will you do me-I mean, when will you do something about my blades?] ....what the heck is all this? °°°°°°°°° A/N:- Read the first few chapters, before deciding to drop it. English won't be perfect, but it will be readable. Additional tags: Cross-world group chat, possessive characters, sudden strength gain, overpowered MC, broken engagement.

Vale Ashryn is rejected by her first pack after years of loyalty and emotional endurance, leaving her with deep wounds and a shattered sense of worth. Believing she has failed as both a wolf and a future Luna, she leaves in search of solitude, carrying the belief that she was never enough. Her journey leads her to a new pack ruled by Alpha Theron Blackwood, a leader who values restraint, choice, and respect. Vale soon discovers that Theron is her true mate, but unlike the dominance she once endured, he refuses to claim her without consent. His patience allows Vale the space to heal, rebuild her confidence, and rediscover her strength. As Vale integrates into the pack, she proves herself through quiet leadership, mentorship of younger wolves, and compassionate decision-making. However, her past resurfaces when her former Alpha, Darius Crowe, interferes, threatening both Vale’s safety and the pack’s stability. His return forces Vale to confront unresolved trauma and test the leader she is becoming. Through escalating conflict, Vale learns that strength is not control but resilience and self-trust. She ultimately faces her past, protects her pack, and embraces her role as Luna by choice rather than obligation. By accepting the mate bond on her own terms, Vale secures both love and autonomy, forging a future rooted in healing, belonging, and self-determination.

After her mother’s death, Su Nian is left behind in a family that does not protect her. Grief turns into silence. Silence turns into cruelty. Accused of crimes she did not commit and abandoned by every adult who should have stood between her and harm, Su Nian learns early that survival often means enduring what should never be endured. Years later, when life finally places someone in her path who sees her wounds instead of her rumors, Su Nian is forced to confront the question she has avoided for most of her life: Can someone who learned to endure learn how to love? A slow-burn story of trauma, healing, and a love that arrives gently when she least believes she deserves it.

The countryside at dusk was still swept by the same winds as ever, but the hair of the two of them had turned gray from a lifetime of storms. Lâm sat in his wheelchair, gazing at the emerald river, his voice thin and breathless. “Tiểu Hạ… do you resent me?” Tiểu Hạ looked out over the fields, her eyes blurring with tears. “I do. I resent you for not holding on just a little longer. I resent this city for being too vast. And I resent myself as well… because even now, I still can’t bring myself to hate you.” Khải smiled—a smile more serene than any he had worn in the past twenty years. “Back then, I thought that having the city meant having everything. Only now do I understand that not even this entire city could be exchanged for a single afternoon of you smiling beneath the banyan tree.” He lifted his gaunt hand, intending to take hers, but stopped halfway. He no longer had the strength—and their youth no longer had a place to begin again.

Miami… a world of golden sands and waves intoxicated by the sunset. Ten years ago, it was a paradise. But everything changed when the ‘Black Rose’ Mafia, rising from the shadows of Sicily, Italy, began to dig its claws into this coast. Drugs, human trafficking, and the filth of corrupt politics rotted the very soul of Miami. The evenings no longer witnessed romance; they became silent witnesses to screams. The roar of the ocean began to swallow the cries of the innocent… And Miami transformed from a sanctuary into the Crime Capital of the country. In this very darkness, ‘Team Angelus’ was born. Seven friends. Aurora, Kiara, Myra, Natasha, Riley, Ria, and Shayna. These women didn't need anyone's mercy. Their eyes held no fear only the fire of vengeance. Their goal wasn't just to fight the mob It was to tear the Black Rose out by its roots. But the war takes a dangerous, lethal turn When the ruthless men of the Black Rose The monsters who viewed women as mere objects Become obsessed with the beauty, the defiance, and the rebellion of these seven women. What began with pure hatred Slowly morphs into a twisted and dark obsession. In this world, love brings no peace; It becomes a bloody, visceral game. Where revenge, desire, and brutality bleed into one another. And the hunters find themselves becoming the hunted.

*Mature Content Warning (18+)* This book contains dark themes, violence, psychological horror, and adult situations. Reader discretion is advised. Claire Allen is obsessed with the supernatural, driven by one desperate goal: to solve the mystery of her father’s death, which she believes was caused by a vengeful spirit. By day, Claire is a regular high school senior. By night, she and her friends, Lily and Stephnie (the medium), run Ghost Mentors—an online channel dedicated to helping lost spirits find peace and cross into the afterlife. Their work is a sacred mission. But their mission shatters when they investigate an abandoned New York house haunted by a cruel, dark witch. The encounter goes horribly wrong. A witch's curse rips Claire's spirit from her body, plunging her into a coma. Now invisible to the world, Claire is only seen by Michael, a dangerously handsome Demon Slayer from Hell, sent by Lucifer himself. Michael believes all ghosts are monsters that must be eliminated. Claire believes they deserve peace. She fights for the lost souls; he hunts them. Yet, when the only person who can see you is the one you despise the most, survival depends on a tense, forbidden alliance that blurs the line between enemies and lovers. A terrifying countdown begins: Thirteen powerful vengeful spirits have started a ritual to tear open the gates of Hell and unleash chaos upon Earth. With only 5 hours left to stop the apocalypse, Claire must do the unimaginable: Journey into the Underworld alone and ring the ancient emergency bell to summon the Devil back to his throne. As battles rage across two worlds, the true darkness unfolds: a powerful jealous friend (Lily) turns to black magic, a hidden bloodline is exposed, and a deadly betrayal threatens to hand Earth over to the demons. The Ghost Mentors: The Cursed Awakening A dark, high-stakes Urban Fantasy Romance where a high school girl must summon the Devil to save the world, only to fall for the demon hunter sent to stop her. Perfect for fans of powerful heroines, demonic anti-heroes, intense enemies-to-lovers arcs, and powerful heroines.

"New rule," he growls, rubbing the tip of his cock against my pussy. "From now on, you call me Daddy no matter what. You understand me?" I nod as much as his grip around my neck will allow, my pulse hammering against his palm. "Yes, Daddy." I obey. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Valentino, Raffaele, and Angelo, are the princes of Le Vipere Nere—the most feared Mafia family in Italy. I was just a stripper when Valentino first laid eyes on me. To him, I was supposed to be a fleeting distraction meant for nothing more than a night of passion and sin. But we became so much more. At first I was tangled only in his sheets until his brothers wanted a taste of me. Once they decided I was theirs, there was no escaping. Now I’m trapped between three Mafia heirs who don’t know how to share. They claim me. Worship me. And fuck me until I forget my own name. They make me crave the pain as much as the pleasure. They make me theirs—body, mind, and soul. But the truth is I’m living a lie, and when they discover my secret, this game of lust and obsession might end in blood. Welcome to a story of sin, power, and forbidden desire—where love and hate are separated by nothing more than a single heartbeat.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and become celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

She was born to be hated. Fated to be executed. Written to die as the villainess of someone else’s story. When Elara Viremont awakens with memories of her past life, she knows every betrayal, every lie, and the precise moment she is meant to fall. The world believes her weak, cruel, and already defeated. What no one knows… is that Elara possesses a secret power tied to fate itself—a power that grows stronger the closer she comes to her destined tragedy. Instead of resisting her doom, she embraces it. Quietly. Patiently. Ruthlessly. As heroes begin to fail, prophecies collapse, and the world turns against its chosen saviors, Elara rewrites the story from the shadows—turning humiliation into control, love into leverage, and destiny into a weapon. This is not a redemption story. This is the rise of a villainess who refuses to die.

His cock slams into me against the mansion's cold marble wall, hand clamped over my mouth to swallow my screams. Victor fucks me raw—deep, punishing, relentless—while Elena sleeps upstairs. I arch, nails digging into his back, begging through muffled moans. "More," I gasp when he lets me breathe. He growls, thrusts harder, spilling inside me with a possessive snarl. We collapse, sweaty, guilty. Tell ourselves it's the last time. It's never the last. I was never meant to crave my sister's husband. Victor Ravenscroft—ice-cold billionaire, empire forged in ruthless control. To the world, Elena's perfect match: devoted, unbreakable. To me, he's the drug I can't quit. Stolen glances ignited into filthy obsession—desperate sex in every dark corner: bent over counters, his fingers bruising my hips, my moans silenced by his palm while Elena dreams above us. Guilt scorched. But the need devoured me whole. I lost my job daydreaming about him. Risked everything for one more hit of his cock. Lied, manipulated, spiraled—paranoia eating me alive. Notes in shadows. Bells in the night. Poison in my veins. Every day, I break a little more—shameless, willing to burn the world for him. Elena knows. She doesn't rage. She watches. Smiles—that soft, loving sister smile—and savors my destruction. Tiny joys in my unraveling: a hug while I shake, tea while I weaken, texts timed to twist the knife. She's patient. Delighted. As my obsession hollows me out—turning me into someone who could kill, lie, steal a child’s love just for his touch—Elena waits. Quiet. Joyful. For the moment I shatter completely. Because this isn't just betrayal. It's my self-destruction. And she's enjoying every crack. When the obsession finally consumes me… will anything be left?

Lucian Vale is the most powerful man in the decentralized world a reclusive crypto mogul whose digital empire moves markets and dismantles rivals without ever showing his face. Elara Cross is brilliant, guarded, and burdened by a history she refuses to explain. When global regulators threaten to expose Lucian's network and dismantle everything he’s built, he proposes a solution no one expects: a legally binding marriage designed to secure trust, alliances, and silence. For Elara , the offer is impossible to refuse. The contract is clear. No love. No public defiance. No emotional attachment. But as secrets surface and enemies close in, the lines between transaction and obsession blur. Power shifts. Desire complicates control. And the one variable he never accounted for her begins to rewrite the code of his carefully constructed world. In a marriage forged by strategy, the greatest risk is not betrayal. It is falling in love.

“I gave you my soul in my last life. In this one, I’ll settle for your crown.” ~ In my first life, I was the devoted Queen. I waited two months for my husband, King Lauren, to return from the front lines—only for him to walk through the palace gates with a beautiful young maiden by his side and a decree in his hand: ‘She would be the new Queen’. And because of that evil beauty he brought to our kingdom, I died a discarded "nobody," executed for a crime I didn't commit. But death didn't take me. It sent me back. I woke up on the morning of his return. The crowds are cheering, the flowers are blooming, and my husband is about to humiliate me in front of the entire kingdom. But he doesn't know I've changed. He doesn't know I've returned with a special skill that makes me the most dangerous woman in the room. Before he can introduce his "New Queen," I hand him the one thing no one in this kingdom has ever dared to ask for: Divorce papers. In our land, a Queen asking for divorce is an abomination punishable by stoning. But Lauren thinks I’m bluffing. He looks me in the eye, tears my petition to shreds, and growls, “You are my wife. I will never stamp those papers.” He thinks he is keeping me trapped. He doesn't realize he has trapped himself in a palace with a woman who knows every one of his secrets—and is prepared to burn his kingdom to the ground just to see him sign his name. My goal is simple; I will make him fall... not in love, but to his knees. Since he spent my first life making me cry. I’ll spend my second making him bleed.

In the bustling city of wealth and prestige, Aria Fredricko stands out as a brilliant and ambitious high school student. With her stunning beauty, fierce determination, and cheerful demeanor, Aria is the epitome of a rising star. Her dreams are bigger than just being a CEO's wife – she wants to be the CEO herself. Aria's passion for learning and her dedication to taking care of her family drive her to work tirelessly towards her goals. Enter Ace Alexander, the notorious bad boy from a wealthy and influential family. With his chiseled features, piercing gaze, and aloof demeanor, Ace exudes an aura of mystery and power. Aria and Ace's paths cross in high school, and despite their vastly different backgrounds and personalities, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to each other. As they navigate the challenges of adolescence, their relationship blossoms, and Aria finds herself falling deeply in love with Ace. However, their love is short-lived, as Ace's inner demons ultimately lead him to break Aria's heart. The devastating breakup leaves Aria shattered, and she is forced to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart. Eight years later, Aria and Ace reunite under unexpected circumstances. Ace, now a ruthless and cunning businessman, has transformed into the very embodiment of a powerful CEO. Aria, having rebuilt her life and forged a successful career, is taken aback by the sheer intensity of her lingering feelings for Ace. As they rekindle their romance, old wounds and unresolved emotions resurface. Aria must confront the pain of her past and decide whether she can truly trust Ace again. Meanwhile, Ace must confront his own demons (which is...)and learn to let go of his defenses to truly love Aria. Will Aria and Ace be able to rekindle their lost love, or will the scars of their past prove too deep to overcome? Can they find a way to make their love work, or will their differences tear them apart once again?

Sylvia Lincolm is an orphan and a single mom who’s done everything to raise her five-year-old twin daughters on her own. Their life is simple but filled with love—and that’s all she’s ever wanted. But everything begins to fall apart when she crosses paths with the friends of Rome Hariston—the man who once promised her forever, only to break her heart and leave without ever knowing she was pregnant. Rome’s friends notice the striking resemblance between him and the twins, stirring up questions Sylvia has tried to avoid for years. Now, with her past threatening to collide with her present, Sylvia must protect her daughters—and her heart—from the man who once left her behind… but might never let her go again.

This story is a dark romance, exploring psychological tension, moral conflict, complex relationships, and dangerous situations in vivid depth. The characters’ mental states, emotional pressures, power struggles, and encounters with a harsh reality are portrayed with intense realism. Some scenes and circumstances are emotionally heavy, psychologically challenging, and may not be suitable for all readers. This is not a light romance, but rather a deep, dark, and psychologically driven journey. Recommended for mature readers who appreciate complex characters, morally gray choices, and intense emotional experiences. The Hidden Assassin: Undercover Heart "Where loyalty is a shadow, and love is a death trap." In the frozen wilderness of Moscow, a high-stakes mission goes cold when Ricky, a top-tier DGFI agent, is brutally executed in front of his partner and lover, Sophia. Trapped between grief and duty, Sophia cannot afford to cry. As a ghost agent of the elite unit, her only option is to vanish—and then strike back. Haunted by the memory of Ricky’s final kiss and driven by a thirst for vengeance, Sophia transforms herself. She sheds her military skin to become a lethal temptress. Clad in a provocative red sheer dress, she infiltrates the inner circle of the Kremlin’s most dangerous shadow: Dmitri. Dmitri is a Russian mafia kingpin with cold blue eyes and sun-kissed hair—a man who rules with iron and blood. He is captivated by Sophia’s mysterious golden eyes, unaware that she is the Hidden Assassin sent to dismantle his empire from within. As Sophia weaves a web of deception, she finds herself caught in a dangerous psychological game. In the den of the enemy, the lines between her mission and her emotions begin to blur. Her Undercover Heart starts to beat for the very man she is sworn to kill. Will Sophia avenge her fallen lover, or will she succumb to the forbidden allure of the Russian Boss? In a world of secrets and silver bullets, the deadliest weapon isn't a gun—it's a heartbeat.

Left for dead on a snowy mission, cast aside by her own master and the disciples she once called family, Li Shuang should have fallen into obscurity. But instead, she rose. Severing her past, she cultivates the Supreme Forgetting Love Technique, a path of clarity forged through heartbreak—not detachment. In abandoning the soul-bound Frostcut Sword, she finds something far older, far darker: the Black Abyss Sword, an artifact of lost history and buried power. Taken in by a new master and siblings who see her for who she truly is, Li Shuang begins to rebuild. But the world is far wider than one peak, and the continent is only the beginning. Cultivators travel between nations and empires. Mysteries simmer beneath the surface of every sect.