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In a world where appearances deceive and truth is often silenced, Darkness Beneath the Light tells a heart-wrenching story of honor, betrayal, justice, and the devastating consequences of false accusations. Haroon Sahib is a noble and upright police officer, widely respected for his integrity and dedication. With his gentle and pious wife Maryam, he raises two sons—Ubaid, the elder, mature and focused on becoming a lawyer, and Irfan, the younger, bright, emotional, and dreaming of joining the military to serve his country. The family lives a humble yet dignified life, held together by love and strong values. But their world begins to unravel when Maryam passes away, leaving a hollow in the hearts of her husband and children. Haroon, once emotionally present, becomes withdrawn. Ubaid, out of duty, takes charge of family responsibilities. Irfan, however, seeks solace outside the home and begins to drift toward questionable friendships. During college, Irfan meets Komal, a beautiful and confident girl who wins his trust and affection. Unbeknownst to him, Komal is a puppet in the hands of a criminal syndicate. Alongside her manipulative friend Sanam, Komal lures Irfan into an emotional and physical relationship, convincing him to cross boundaries he once swore he'd never break. Then, the trap is sprung—Sanam accuses him of sexual assault. The case explodes into scandal. The honorable Haroon is publicly humiliated. Media, neighbors, and colleagues turn against him. The father who once stood as a pillar of justice now bears the shame of a disgraced name. Irfan is arrested and, despite Ubaid taking up the case as his defense lawyer, is sentenced to life imprisonment. The evidence has been expertly manipulated; Ubaid loses the trial, and with it, a part of himself. Shattered by the verdict, Haroon suffers a stroke and becomes paralyzed. The household plunges into darkness, each member battling guilt and grief. Ubaid, determined to uncover the truth, joins forces with Inspector Raza, Haroon’s former colleague. Their investigation reveals Komal and Sanam’s involvement in an organized racket that targets innocent young men. As new evidence comes to light and other victims testify, a retrial is ordered. Komal and Sanam are arrested, and the truth finally emerges. After years in prison, Irfan is exonerated. But the damage is irreversible—his military dreams shattered, his youth stolen, and his spirit deeply wounded. Haroon, on his deathbed, finds peace in knowing his son is free. He passes away a broken yet vindicated man. Irfan begins a difficult journey of healing, supported by Ubaid, who now runs a legal aid service to help those falsely accused. Together, they rise from the ashes, carrying their father’s torch of justice. Darkness Beneath the Light is a powerful tale about the cost of silence, the cruelty of deception, and the resilience of those who dare to fight back. It reminds us that evil often hides behind beauty, but the truth, no matter how long buried, will find its light

‎"Woman, are you still running away?" ‎ ‎"I... I was wrong." ‎ Betrayed by her best friend and cheated on by her fiancé, Mu Ronyao originally wanted to rely on herself to expose the white lotus and take revenge on the scumbag. ‎ ‎ How did she end up being pursued by the most prestigious man in Yue City, who constantly pressured her? Not only did he help her see through the scumbag's true face, but he also showered her with daily affection, making her unable to resist. ‎ ‎ Mu Ronyao blushed, "You've been single for so long, didn't you say you don't like women?" ‎ Ye Xuanchen looked at her with a deep gaze, "Because I've been waiting for you to appear." ‎ She was his medicine. The first time they met, he wanted to cherish her alone! ‎ (Double strong, 1V1 high sweetness) Please support the book by voting. Leave reviews and tell me what you feel in the comments.

Reborn at the dawn of China’s mobile internet boom, Chen Yansen awakens the Flame of Godhood System—a mysterious power hidden in a fully modern, scientific world. The rules are simple… and insane: hire more employees, pay higher salaries, and watch your abilities skyrocket. All money spent on salaries transforms into energy, boosting mind, body, and skills beyond human limits. From perfect memory to near-invincible physique, Chen Yansen evolves faster than anyone could imagine—all while navigating the cutthroat worlds of startups, e-commerce, AI, and digital currencies. By his mid-twenties, he commands a global empire, millions of employees, and unimaginable wealth. In a modern world racing to innovate, Chen Yansen proves one truth: with the right system—and the right people—becoming a god is just extreme management.

At fifteen, Della stands at the fragile edge of adolescence, carrying quiet dreams and an unspoken need for safety. At twenty-eight, Jacob is burdened by his own failures and frustrations, convinced that his suffering outweighs everyone else’s. When an unexpected deal binds their lives together, it is not a transaction of profit or power, but a decision that permanently alters two destinies. What begins as a promise of stability soon becomes a slow erosion of Della’s freedom. As she moves through different phases of her life alongside Jacob, she learns to adapt, endure, and silence herself. Jacob, unable to see beyond his own pain, projects his struggles onto her, mistaking control for care and authority for righteousness. This is not a story of dark romance, but of imbalance, misplaced responsibility, and the quiet ways harm can hide behind justification. Della becomes the unseen victim of a man who believes he is the only one fighting a difficult life—while she is forced to grow up far too soon.

Elara Moore learned early that survival meant staying invisible. At Hale Industries, she keeps her head down and her ambitions quiet — a junior assistant with no connections, no safety net, and far too much to lose. She isn’t trying to rise. She’s just trying to endure. Alexander Hale doesn’t believe in emotions. He built his empire on control, precision, and distance. People are variables. Feelings are liabilities. Until Elara becomes visible — in the worst possible way. What begins as a professional correction turns into quiet scrutiny. Whispers replace silence. Credit shifts. Assumptions harden. And when ambition, jealousy, and power collide, one carefully shaped misunderstanding is all it takes to rewrite the truth. Because betrayal doesn’t always come from infidelity. Sometimes, it comes from believing the wrong story. From choosing optics over facts. From deciding who someone is before ever listening. And some mistakes don’t just damage relationships — they erase them.

Fiona thought losing her mother was the worst pain she would ever feel. But six years later, life proved her wrong. Her father’s new wife turned her home into a prison. Beaten, blamed, and silenced, Fiona lived as the unwanted daughter—her voice ignored, her tears unnoticed, her happiness stolen. Every day was a fight to survive under the watchful eyes of a stepmother who seemed to take pleasure in her suffering. One night, after another cruel punishment, Fiona finally breaks. She escapes through her bedroom window with only a small bag, some hidden cash, and a heart full of fear. The streets are harsh and unknown, but fate leads her to a kind elderly woman who offers shelter—and a grandson, Mason, who seems cold and indifferent. Fiona thinks she has found safety… but life has other plans. Soon, another man enters her world. Gentle, patient, and perceptive, he offers her a deal, for her to be his engaged girlfriend to get his wealthy family off his back. For the first time, Fiona experiences kindness, love, and acceptance. But the shadows of her past are never far behind. Will she be able to embrace this new life and the love she deserves, or will her family’s control pull her back? Fiona must fight for herself, for freedom, and for the life she was always meant to live.

Abigail’s only crime in life was being born as the mute daughter of the deceptive maid, who drugged her boss and got pregnant for him… or so she thought. All her life she had to serve her stepsister, Genevieve, attending to her every whim. While Genevieve used every opportunity she got to make Abigail’s life hell, even to the point of seducing Abigail’s boyfriend. On the night she resumes college, Abigail crosses path with Jamal Jonas, a heartbroken elusive billionaire, who leaves behind a stuffed animal that belonged to his first love. Abigail keeps the stuffed animal, which stirs her long lost memories. Five years later, Jamal shows up again, but this time as Genevieve's new live-in driver. Working for Genevieve quickly places him near the supposedly mute and intelligent Abigail who he doesn’t immediately recognize, and soon enough, Jamal finds himself pulled in by Abigail's charms. Jamal quickly realizes there is more to her than meets the eye, and there might be more connecting Abigail to his first love than Genevieve.

An alpha without a pack is like a house without a roof. Theodore Pembroke has lived for years with only vengeance in his heart. As the last of his kind, he knows the dark forces that destroyed his pack will come for him one day—and when they do, he’ll be ready. But even the best-laid plans will often go awry. The enemy he’s been preparing for turns out to be an unexpected ally, and a sudden and fragile spark of hope makes a mess of everything. While fighting Ryder Asherman of the Luna’s Sentinels, Theodore uncovers a series of deeper truths: his true enemies remain hidden, there might still be a way to restore his pack, and the cold hunger for revenge burning inside him evolve into something else entirely. All of this ought to bring him focus and clarity. If only fate didn’t have such ridiculous demands, like mating with a clairvoyant who looks like he barely weighs a hundred and twenty pounds sopping wet, and partnering with a human guardian who was meant for another pack. It’s as if Theodore Pembroke is destined for hand-me-downs and becoming the butt of this absurdly attractive skinny pup’s jokes. If this is his fate, then clearly, something is very wrong. And fate might want to rethink things.

Mature (R-18+) Three years of marriage. Three years of silence, loneliness, no recognition, and now... betrayal. Elara Frost thought love meant patience, that one day her husband would finally see her emotions, her love, and her care, and choose her, cherish her as she did. But the only thing he gave her was loneliness and indifference. And thus, when his affection for his secretary shadowed her entirely, shattered her illusions, and made her realize that she was never anything to him, never more than a pawn, she walked away. Everyone who knew them thought she would fade away without him, that she wouldn't survive a day without the luxurious life her husband provided, but did they really know her, the real her? She didn't leave to disappear; she went to return as someone untouchable, someone her ex couldn't dare to provoke, and someone every man desired and every family wanted as their daughter-in-law. When her real identity was revealed, it left everyone shocked. She returned as the real heiress, with connections to the underworld. She returned as the woman everyone needed to bow to and fear, wrapped in diamonds and draped in the drapes of vengeance. After being betrayed once, Elara vowed she would never fall in love again, but the queens aren't safe from love either. She isn't left with much choice when her childhood fiancé returns from abroad, promising her the world she never had. Snippet: "I would be a fool to fall for a man again after everything that life has made me go through," Elara confessed, her expression edgy, a solemn hint crossing her eyes. "In that case, don't fall for me, Miss Elara. Instead, let me fall for you. Because I know for sure, you are worth fighting for," Daniel Macros said, his eyes holding nothing but pure obsession, something she had never experienced before. Elara thought dealing with one persistent pursuer was hard enough, but what would she do when her ex-husband knelt before the entire world, begging for her to return? Will she let the old flame of her love burn again, or will she let Daniel's calm presence sweep her off her feet? Disclaimer: The story is participating in the Viral Book Call 2025. Please support. The more you support me, the more motivated I'll be to write. Follow me on Instagram—@angelinabhardawaj. Bonus chapters- One magic castle = 10 chapters+reader's announcement on this book for three days.  One spacecraft = 15 chapters+ reader's announcement on this book for a week.  One golden gachapon = 20 chapters + reader's announcement on all my socials and this book for two weeks. 

To the outside world, Celine Roberts had the most perfect life. Beauty, wealth, fame in the entertainment industry and the love of a prominent fiancee. But that perfection shattered the moment she ran away from her own wedding, leaving her fiancee who everyone considered a prince charming at the altar. But what people didn't see was that her so called prince charming was actually a scumbag who is having an affair with her own step sister. Even when she finds out about his affair he threatens her with her career to force her to marry him, after all marriage with her was great publicity for his career. Left with no choice she walks down the aisle to marry a scumbag until she sets her eyes on a man who reminds her of sin and darkness. Escaping her own wedding leads her into a suite that belongs to the same sinfully handsome man she set eyes on at her wedding a while ago. Driven by a rebellious will and a sudden attraction to this stranger, she shares a single night with him, a night that holds no promise and no commitments. But what happens when that single night not only bears fruit, but also leads to the inability to forget the man who seems to have captivated her entirely. Celine isn't the only one unable to forget, Tristan Grayson never met a woman he couldn't resist until her, never met a woman he couldn't forget until her. Who would have thought that the elusive billionaire who scorns women would be completely enthralled by a one night stand?

★DARK ROMANCE★ ^WARNING 18+,^ In a world dominated by organized crime and ruthless power struggles, a tangled web of trauma, revenge, and forbidden passion unfolds. Katya Volkov, the stunning but vulnerable daughter of the Russian Mafia's feared right-hand man, has endured a childhood of unrelenting brutality and neglect. Growing up, Katya was repeatedly tormented by her father's resentment, leaving her emotionally shattered and unloved. However, Katya's life was about to take a much darker turn. Romeo Salvatore, a name that was both feared and respected, emerged from the shadows. His traumatic past has left an indelible mark on his soul, rendering him cold and detached. Seeking retribution, Romeo launches a daring invasion of the Volkov's heavily guarded estate. He captures both Katya and her abusive father, subjecting them to merciless torture. Convinced of Katya's complicity in her father's heinous crimes, Romeo executes her father and condemns Katya to a life of hellish slavery. Yet, as time passes, the boundaries between captor and captive begin to blur. Katya and Romeo find themselves inexorably drawn into a forbidden bond, igniting a fiery passion that threatens to consume them both. Torn between his thirst for revenge and his burgeoning desire for Katya, Romeo is forced to confront the darkness within himself, would he be consumed by lust, passion and possibly love or would he stay loyal with his beliefs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~This story is an enemies to lover type so don't expect all fluff and rainbows. ~Weak to strong female ~ML is ruthless, don't expect him to be a saint. ~No rape ~humours, laugher, tears and blush. ~ And lastly, this story is not for the weak hearted~

Yeri was once a succubus, a powerful and irresistible seductress who fed on desire. Now reborn as a stunning young woman in the modern world, she must navigate the confusing collision of her human innocence and her demonic memories. One night, fate leads her into the path of Shin Keir, a dangerously magnetic and notorious CEO known for getting everything he wants—except peace. Their accidental encounter sparks an intense, uncontrollable passion, and a single night together changes everything. *** Excerpt: The dream had returned. Same eerie forest. Same surreal woman in the crimson dress. But this time, the setting had changed slightly. She now stood at the edge of a cliff made of jagged, glowing red rocks that resembled oversized rubies. Scarlet butterflies floated around her like living embers. A thick fog blanketed the area like some forbidden realm between worlds. She turned to him, her smile soft, sweet—and somehow tragic. She was heartbreakingly beautiful, ethereal yet forlorn, like a love story written in fading ink. Shin had tried to call out, but the wind swallowed his voice. As he stepped forward, the woman mouthed something. He couldn't hear her. Then, in a horrifying instant, her body tilted, and she plummeted off the cliff. The despair that followed wasn't just a feeling—it was a full-body, soul-tearing scream that never made it past his throat. Without hesitation, Shin leapt after her. He awoke convulsing, drenched in cold sweat. His eyes gleamed with a strange madness, a devil struggling behind the polished CEO exterior. *** Disclaimer- Places and characters are all works of fiction.

Erica Miles never expected her new job at King Enterprises to change her life. As the personal assistant to Alvin King — New York’s youngest and most notoriously cold CEO — she quickly learns that perfection isn’t optional. Alvin is brilliant, untouchable, and mercilessly disciplined. Yet behind the polished exterior lies a man haunted by betrayal and loss — one who built walls so high no one dares to climb them. Until Erica. With her quiet determination and warmth, Erica becomes the one person who sees through his façade. What begins as cautious professionalism grows into something neither can control — a connection too deep to ignore and too dangerous to pursue. But when the world finds out, secrets from Alvin’s past resurface, threatening not only his company but the fragile trust between them. Love, in the world they live in, isn’t simple — it’s power, risk, and redemption. In Beneath the Cold CEO’s Eyes, two broken souls learn that vulnerability is not weakness, and sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is let someone in.

The life of a destitute young man takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a mysterious woman. After that fateful night, his life undergoes a drastic transformation. He rises from poverty to become one of the wealthiest and most influential underworld kingpins of all time! He earns the respect of his peers and becomes the most revered Yakuza boss in the criminal underworld, expanding his empire across the entire country

When a broke and sarcastic office custodian Ophelia Ryte chooses to stay in her office for the night, she gets stuck in a break-in situation, putting her in the cross-hairs of her impossibly cold and stoic boss. For the intimidating CEO, she brings chaos and order at the same time. Between stolen glances, spilled coffee, and corporate secrets, overtime turns into something dangerously addictive -- a romance she never penciled in with a man she can't ignore.

"Seven years ago, I gave up everything to save him. Now, he’s determined to destroy me." Melanie Donaldson was the secret weapon of Kallen Capital and the woman in the founder's bed. But when an old enemy threatened to dismantle Rhys Kallen’s empire, Melanie made a devastating choice. To protect Rhys and the secret growing inside her, she vanished, leaving behind nothing but a cold resignation and a shattered heart. Rhys Kallen spent seven years hardening his soul. He believed Melanie was a mercenary who sold him out when things got tough. Now, he is the king of the financial world, fueled by a blinding resentment for the woman who abandoned him. But the woman who just walked into his boardroom isn't the scholarship student he once knew. Melanie is back as the untouchable CEO of a rival firm. Rhys wants professional revenge; he wants to see her crawl. But behind the high-stakes corporate warfare, a dangerous truth is waiting to explode. Melanie isn't alone. She has his hidden heirs, and the enemy who drove them apart is finally stepping out of the shadows. He hates her. He wants her. But can he forgive her once he realizes the price she paid to keep his secrets?

His Bride in Chains She thought marrying the man she loved since childhood would be her happy ending—until betrayal ripped her world apart. Eliana, the daughter of a former garbage collector, but full of dreams, is engaged to her wealthy best friend, Jason. But when a cruel twist of fate forces her to care for a crippled, blind and bitter billionaire, her life spirals into secrets, temptation, and a night she can’t take back. Pregnant. Alone. Betrayed by the most important people in her life—Eliana is dragged into a contract marriage with the cold, mysterious man she once ran from. Love was never part of the contract. But what happens when hearts begin to want what they were never meant to have?

For ten years, Elena Prescott believed in forever. She left her home, her friends, and everything she knew to build a life with Julian Styles — the man she thought she’d marry. But on the morning of their wedding, a haunting dream exposes a devastating truth: Julian has been cheating on her with her best friend, Vanessa. Heartbroken and humiliated, Elena disappears to Tsep State, determined to rebuild her life far from the lies. But fate doesn’t let her hide for long. When a powerful man, Alexander Blackwood, nearly loses his life in a mysterious accident, Elena saves him — then vanishes. All he remembers is the tattoo on her back and the feeling that she’s the key to everything he’s been searching for. As Alexander hunts for the woman who saved him, Elena battles strange visions, crippling headaches, and an illness that’s slowly consuming her. Their paths are destined to collide — in a world where betrayal meets destiny, and love might just be the most dangerous thing of all.