betrayal

Isabelle Hale, a young girl who grew up facing several tragedy. she is bent on taking revenge on the one person that made her life miserable. --- Little Izzy eyes wide open, she was dazzled by the bright lamplight close to the bed. Her vision tardily became clear and visible. Isabelle found herself in an unusual environment, her eyes scan the whole room. Isabelle was stunned. She haven't seen anything as beautiful as this before. She once lived in the slum with her adopted parents, now where is she? Is this heaven? Did she made it to heaven? All of a sudden, the door slammed open. A tall, huge man walk in with a tray of food on his hands. Isabelle shrieked in fear, she drew backward and hold on to the bedstand. The man draw closer toward her. His huge muscles drew fear out of Isabelle, she seize herself from drawing close until he drop the tray on the bed. His huge alluring voice was heard, "It's a good thing you're awake. I personally made breakfast for you, I'm sure you must be hungry." Isabelle was frozed. She look at him with several questions popping through mind but only three words came out of her mouth, "Who are you?" The young man smirked, he took a deep breath and answered, "I am your.. Uncle Ivan." Isabelle was stunned. "My uncle?!" "Yes, I'm your father's brother," Ivan replied excitedly when he saw how eager she was to know more. "You know my father?" Isabelle heart ponder when she heard the word father. She whispered in her heart, "I have a father." Without giving him a chance to answer, she throw him another question as she was so anxious to know, "Where is my father, I want to see him, I want to see my father! I want to know why he abandon me, why he gave me away!" Isabelle started crying bitterly. "He is in jail! This is all because of your mother's lover.! He did this to you, he stole your mother away from you and he is the reason you face many life challenges while growing up." Ivan facial look change, he became clinch with anger and hatred. Isabelle was startled, she was short of words. Ivan continue, he was bent on bringing out the worst in Isabelle, "If I'm not mistaken it's Isabelle right?" Isabelle nods her continually. Ivan sighed, "There are several things you don't know, Isabelle. I know that you've gone through a lot and nothing I say can change that. Isabelle, we can make things right, we can make things right by destroying those people that cause you all this pain. Because of them, your dad is in jail. Because of them, you were deprive of a happy family," he added. Isabelle was lost, she furrowed her brow, "I don't understand, isn't revenge bad?" Ivan got feed up of her childish mindset, he became straightforward. His eyes turn red as he clinch his hands tight into balls, "Don't you want them to pay for their crime?! They destroy your life Isabelle! Do you want them to go free? Do you want to let them live a happy life while you suffer in pain?!" Isabelle was startled. Tears rolled down to her cheek as Ivan keep remembering her of her bad memories. Ivan saw that it was working. He grab her arms and push further, "Do you want your father to rot in jail for a crime he didn't commit?! You want to keep drowning in pain everyday of your life or will you fight back and make them feel times two of what you feel deep down?! Huh?!!" Little Isabelle had hold on for too long, she spark out as she replied with full pressure, "No!!! I want to see them suffer! I want them to feel the pain that I feel now.! I will make them pay for everything they did to me and my family.!!" Isabelle screamed as she cried contiually. She hitting her hands on the bed, "I'll make them pay!!! I'll make them pay!!! I will make them pay!!! They will pay for everything! That I promise!" At that point, Isabelle wipe away the tears from her eyes, her heart became stiffen like a strong solid rock. Ivan became satisfy after hearing that. He held her hand and say in a calm tone, "You can't make them pay like this."

ARISE My Shadow

Broken. Injured. And nearly executed. Seraphina has survived horrors no child should face. Branded an outcast—a forbidden child born of a demon and a witch—she was hunted, abused, and left for dead. But fate had other plans. Rescued by Sebastian, a demon warrior, Seraph finds sanctuary among her people—the demons—finally feeling a sense of belonging. But peace is fleeting. The demon race is on the brink of extinction, cursed by ancient magic that only one thing can break: the blood of a Vampire King. But vampires have been extinct for centuries... or so everyone believes. Whispers tell of a hidden bloodline. A king reborn in human form, living behind the walls of the powerful kingdom of Nevaline. There, Prince Xavier suffers from nightmares of a life he can’t remember—a darkness that stirs within him. Unknown to all, he is Alaric, the Vampire King... cursed to forget who he once was. When Seraph infiltrates the palace to find the blood that could save her people, she doesn’t expect to fall for the gentle yet haunted prince. Nor does she realize the man she must betray is the very one she’s come to love. Will Seraph follow her heart or fulfill her destiny? And when Xavier learns the truth of who he is—will he choose love? NOTE: This is my first fantasy Romance so please be a bit understanding

When a mutilated corpse is found by a sacred river in a quiet West African village, a troubled detective teams up with a spiritual elder and a young woman with a mysterious past to uncover a centuries-old curse tied to a drowned river queen—one whose song was silenced, and who now demands the world listen.

--- ✨ Official Synopsis (Polished & Platform-Ready) She was rich, ruthless, and allergic to love. He was broke, kind-hearted, and a single father. Their worlds were never meant to collide—until fate crashed them together. Literally. Kimberley Monroe doesn’t believe in love. After witnessing her parents’ perfect marriage fall apart, she built walls around her heart and climbed the corporate ladder—becoming one of the most feared, powerful CEOs in the city. She hates weakness. She hates love. And she really hates poor people. Kelly Adeniyi is everything she despises—broke, humble, and always helping others. A mechanic by day and a single father every moment in between, love is the only thing that keeps him going… especially for his sharp-tongued, clever daughter, Zuri. When an unexpected crash forces their lives to intertwine, Kimberley wants nothing more than to push Kelly away. But his patience, his honesty, and the way he loves his daughter begin to chip at the ice she’s buried herself under. But things get messy. Kimberley’s best friend, the glamorous and venomous Caramel, is suddenly drawn to Kelly for all the wrong reasons. And Colleen, Kelly’s long-time best friend, finds herself fighting emotions she swore she’d never confess—even if it means destroying what he has with Kimberley. In a world of power, pride, and broken pasts—can love really survive? Or will hearts break again… just like before?

Nikola has a problem. Her almost-fiancé left her for someone else — and to make matters worse, most of their mutual friends don’t seem to think there’s anything wrong with it. In fact, they’ve embraced the new, picture-perfect couple with smiles, as if Nikola and Adam’s relationship had never even existed. But she’s not going to pretend she’s fine. She wants it to hurt — just as much as it hurt her. And what could be more effective than proving she’s already found REAL love? A new relationship that outshines every smile and gesture between that so-called perfect couple. A man who has everything — maybe even more — than her ex. And most importantly, someone whose very presence drives Adam absolutely insane.

In a world where power and betrayal go hand in hand. Lia's life is shattered the night she witnesses the brutal torture and murder of her beloved. The scene is seared into her memory. With every ounce of her being she vows to haunt down those responsible. To make them pay for the pain they inflicted on her. She promises no mercy, no forgiveness only retribution. Driven by a tempest of emotions, Lia will navigate a perilous path through a city drenched in deceit and danger. Two hearts will intertwine and a secret would definitely be uncovered. What is hidden comes to light and the past tries to repeat itself once more. Her journey is one of relentless pursuit, where each step brings her closer to exacting the justice that hunts her dreams. With every encounter her resolve grows colder, her heart hardens as she transforms into a nightmare for those who wronged her. But in the quest for vengeance, Lia must confront herself. As she teeters on the edge of becoming the very monster she despises as she grapples the thin line between justice and revenge. " I will not rest until you all are six feet under the ground".

When fire meet ice and everything changes with a blink of an eye .................. Emilia Williams was the real daughter of the rich and powerful Williams After being raised in the orphanage home since birth the old general her grandfather adopted back into the family, recognizing her as his real granddaughter That was supposed to change her entire life, right? For the better But it didn't, after her grandfather died the next year everything changes with a blink of an eye Her once perfect life was now a total mess she became the maid of the house, ordered around, having no rights to object their will .......................... And what she didn't expect happened Emilia Williams witnessed the sight of her boyfriend Luck Richard tangled in sheets with her sister Bailey Williams Her mind went completely blank at that instant, full of shock,anger built in her chest and her eyes were blazing with anger, this was not what she expected. She 'd trust him for five years and on their anniversary,he left her for Bailey That same night after getting drunk Zaria crashed into a man's car A man who turns out to be the enigmatic Dexter Reed A multi billionaire , and president of the world wide known bussiness organization,an heir who raised his family business from a sunken pit into the world best. He was known for his temper,an arrogant and cold-hearted billionaire who doesn't give a fuck if it pleases anyone or not. He's ruthless . A mysterious figure who was well known but his identity remains a secret, not everyone has the chance to meet him in person. Even if a thousand company had line up, just for a collaboration,as long as it didn't catch his tastes he wouldn't budge an inch And that happens to be his car His price was like a bomb hitting her off balance,questioning her own hearing "Marry me..... ****"*******"*** Getting tangled with him was nothing she planned for But her taste of revenge made her get into the devil's life ...... Emilia Williams crashed into her sister wedding with her ex, Introducing her new husband Dexter Reed Luck Richard Boss ..... But little did she know This was just the beginning Before she realized it She was already trapped in a dark abyss one she couldn't refrain from ...... Emilia Williams was stuck with the ruthless devil, Dexter Reed A mysterious figure with a sadistic past When love started to blossom, Hidden secrets becomes more intense Would his secret break their relationship ? Besides let's see how their love begins

Ava Sinclair, once the cherished daughter of a wealthy family, finds her world in ruins after her father's mysterious death and the collapse of their company. Now struggling to pay for her younger brother’s life-saving treatments, Ava is drowning in debt with no options left. Just when she’s about to break, Damien Blackwood — a cold, calculating billionaire with a reputation for cruelty — offers her a deal: marry him for one year in exchange for money, protection, and complete financial support. But the contract comes with strict conditions — no intimacy, no emotions, and no freedom. What Ava doesn’t know is that Damien has a hidden agenda. Years ago, he was destroyed by her family’s betrayal — and he believes Ava played a role in that downfall. What started as a calculated move to humiliate her turns unexpectedly complicated when the woman he wants to break turns out to be stronger than he imagined. Living under the same roof, Ava quietly endures Damien’s cold stares and sharp words, facing humiliation from his staff, his social circle, and the media. But she never bends. Her quiet strength and fierce loyalty begin to unsettle him. Damien, expecting a spoiled heiress, instead finds a woman with fire buried beneath the ashes of her broken life. As Damien plays puppet master, controlling parts of Ava’s life from behind the scenes, Ava begins to uncover pieces of the past — the truth behind her father’s fall, and Damien’s connection to it. Meanwhile, Ava’s ex-fiancé resurfaces, hoping to exploit her vulnerability again. But this time, Damien intervenes, destroying the man publicly in a savage business move that stuns everyone. Ava, tired of being controlled, begins to fight back. She focuses on building something of her own — perhaps a fashion brand, legal service, or business startup — proving she’s not just a pawn in a man’s world. Her newfound independence draws attention, and even Damien starts seeing her as an equal rather than a tool for revenge. But as their icy dynamic begins to melt, one stolen kiss, one accidental moment of vulnerability, sparks something far more dangerous than hatred — desire. Their passion simmers beneath the surface as both try to pretend it means nothing. But Damien is losing control. His long-held anger starts to unravel as he realizes Ava may have been innocent all along. When the truth finally surfaces — that Ava was manipulated just like him — the weight of his guilt crushes him. Ava, devastated by his betrayal and manipulation, leaves him. Without her, Damien crumbles. For the first time, he’s forced to confront his own demons — the pain of the past, the lies he believed, and the woman he pushed away. Meanwhile, Ava begins investigating her father's death in earnest, uncovering a darker conspiracy that links back to the real person who destroyed both their families. When this hidden enemy targets Ava directly, Damien risks everything to save her. Together, they expose the truth, reclaim what was stolen from them, and take revenge on the ones who once broke them. In the end, Ava’s brother is saved, her business thrives, and she no longer needs a man to survive. But when Damien asks her to marry him again — this time without a contract — Ava makes her own choice. She chooses him not out of desperation, but out of love. Their story closes with redemption, healing, and a future built not on revenge, but on hard-earned trust and desire — perhaps with a wedding vow renewal, a pregnancy reveal, or a quiet moment of peace between two once-broken souls who now belong only to each other.

This was the story of the Wannabe Webnovelist Team (aka WW) who slaved over writing for five years and did not receive a single reader, only to discover that the person responsible for the final edit and publishing in the Wannabe Webnovelist writing team never actually published anything. He had only uploaded everything to the drafts. Sit back and relax (or not) as you try to figure out which character has written which paragraph or chapter. Not to mention working out how many people are actually in this team - this may fluctuate. The WW team's rules in this novel are that once a chapter has been published, no one in the team can edit it. (NB: all the characters in this work are fictional and while any resemblance to real life people are not entirely coincidental - no insults are meant. This is a completely tongue in cheek, rubbish piece of nothing. Yes, you read that right. If you find this as nonsensical as the author(s), then 'high five!' You are on the right page.) Also, has this story really been discontinued? Wait and see... because if it really has been discontinued, we hope the readers enjoy being left hanging on the cliff edge - or just hanging, cos there's nothing wrong with just hanging about. Addit Oct 2023: WW is on a long break. Who knows if they'll ever get back together or come back (in fact, I doubt they will ever return - I think they've given up). Therefore, you will receive random short stories instead. This is now truly discontinuous nonsense. Enjoy. If you don't like one story, you can now switch to a different one via the contents page. Yay.

He woke up among corpses—nameless, pastless… and with a scar that burned like a broken promise. In a world where Harmonists form pacts with powerful elemental Familiars, a white-haired boy opens his eyes on a battlefield, with no memories and no direction. His only salvation: Akiharu Sōya, a legendary Harmonist who takes him in and gives him a new name—Arata. Thus begins his life at the Belgran Academy of Harmonists, a place where magic and the bond between human and creature mean everything. But even in this new home, the past he lost is not entirely gone… nor is the fate that hunts him willing to let him go. Amid unexpected friendships, impossible trials, and a darkness that stirs in the shadows, Arata must discover who he truly is... A normal boy? A forgotten threat? Or the echo of something that should never have been reborn?

The Dark Halo Cycle is a sweeping collection of interconnected science fiction short stories set within a shared, expansive future where humanity’s reach stretches from Earth’s orbit to the icy edges of the solar system. In this intricate universe, space stations orbit dying planets, corporate secrets fester in low-gravity corridors, and unknowable forces stir in the shadows between the stars. Through disparate voices and settings—an embattled commander on a haunted research vessel, a detective chasing an impossible murder on Olympus Station, and engineers uncovering disturbing anomalies on distant outposts—each story contributes a piece to a larger, unfolding mystery. As characters grapple with identity, loyalty, and truth, subtle threads begin to weave together: unexplained phenomena, duplicated lives, and whispered protocols hint at a deeper, hidden structure guiding—or unraveling—humanity's destiny. Though each tale stands on its own, together they form a mosaic of creeping dread and awe, ultimately revealing that the greatest threats may not come from beyond, but from within.

What would you do if you were framed for crimes that you did not commit? And if I told you that you were framed by the very people you spent your life protecting? Would you feel anger or even hatred? Have a strong desire for revenge? This is the situation Luthor Dawn found himself in. Hunted by his own kind, he now lives in a remote forest, alone with no purpose in life other then dying in peace. But soon he will have an encounter that sets him on a path he never could have imagined himself taking. Hello! Author here! I would like to thank all of you who decided to try this novel! This is my first work so please don't hold anything back when you rate the series!

"You wouldn't force me, would you? I thought you hated me," I plead. "I do," Matthew hisses, his eyes flashing dangerously as he rips open my dress. Sarah Wilson's dreams of a perfect marriage shatter as Matthew's hatred for her is revealed on their wedding night. She had always loved him in secret, but now she realizes the ultimate truth - he despises her. Will Matthew ever see past his bitterness and realize they are meant to be together? Or will he make Sarah suffer until death finally separates them?

Maisie Fleming had the perfect life going until infertility made her lose everything in one go. Her loving husband of five years served her divorce paper soon after, bringing down her confidence and devoid the spark in her eyes. She unknowingly had fallen deep into depression, not realising she had isolated herself from society and the world. She thought it was a sign for her to leave the world when a car speeding down on an empty road that she was crossing. She stayed rooted to the ground until the car sent her flying, believing she had drawn her last breath. Instead, she woke up to find herself alive with no memory of a year gone by. She found out she was legally married to a complete stranger named Edmund Bainbridge - the man behind the wheel. Worse yet, when she wanted the comfort of someone familiar, her mother had cut off contacts with her. She had no one else to rely on but Edmund. This is a tragic tale of Maisie Fleming, a 27 years old woman, who even when she lost her memory and suffered depression, she is able to bounce back and rise above all. She fought until the end where truth finally brought her the peace she deserved.

Chloe Redgrave has mastered the art of starting over. After her divorce, her world narrowed to two things: her son and her peace. She isn't looking for a second chance—until Kian Ashford walks back into her life, the man she once left behind before life turned complicated. The man who never stopped feeling like home. Years have passed. They've grown, changed, and broken in ways they never imagined. But when love circles back, it doesn’t knock—it crashes through the walls. Now Chloe must decide: does she guard the life she's rebuilt, or risk everything for the one love that may have always been meant for her?

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He doesn’t belong to this world. But someone here wants him to stay—forever. Dave wakes up in a twisted version of his city. The people know his name, but they despise him. Even his brother—once his closest bond—is now a ruthless enemy. In this distorted reality, one thing remains the same: Heiz. Cold, magnetic, unreadable. He says he knows Dave. But not this Dave. Caught between two versions of himself, and two men with very different agendas, Dave must face the question he fears most: Who am I, if I don’t belong anywhere? A dark BL fantasy of identity, obsession, and the blurred lines between love and control.

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