betrayal

The ordinary world is not what it seems. Many strange events unfold in the background but go unnoticed by the masses or are covered up. A supernatural world exists along with the natural world which can only be seen by those called Balancers. Spirits and Evil Spirits exist along with Balancers who possess unique powers to see and fight them. Among the many ordinary humans, a girl undergoes a lot of suffering and experiences a prophetic vision. It grants her knowledge of the hidden world and of some future events. The girl loses almost everything she has and then takes the steps needed to become a Balance Breaker. Her past identity has to be abandoned for the sake of survival so she renamed herself Ash. Ash gains the powers of a Skin-Walker and begins living in such a world taking on the appearances of others, experiencing their lives and living under the mask of another person.

After awakening, Vander recieved the skill [Heat Resistance Lv-1]. With this low level and extremely common skill, there would be no hope in becoming an official superhero, much less a top rated superhero. The only way to change Vander's mediocre future is through the Divine Gate.

Mariam Percey got dumped the day she found out about her pregnancy for Henry Williams, who in turn claimed that her rival, Maybel Storms, was carrying his child. Broken, she kept the secret about the child from him. But Henry claimed not to have spent the night with her, so who could be the father of the child when she could hardly remember the whole event that happened that blurry night at the hotel. Now ready to start her life afresh, she found herself caught in the web of Aleric Dominic. The CEO of the Dominic's wine and many other business enterprises and a public figure in the country who had a hunch that she was the woman he spent the night with.

In the city of Necro, two of the deadliest assassin organizations operate under their own strict rules—Dark Organization, which moves in the shadows, and Light Organization, which executes their targets in broad daylight. Ares, the emotionless executioner of the Dark Organization, lives only to complete his missions. Meanwhile, Luna, the strongest assassin of the Light Organization, enjoys her freedom as she dances between life and death. However, an unexpected encounter changes everything. Luna offers Ares something he has never considered before—escaping together, leaving behind the darkness that has bound them for so long. But before Ares can give his answer, fate plays its cruel hand. The Dark Organization orders him to kill Luna. At the same time, the Light Organization assigns Luna to eliminate Ares. Faced with an impossible choice—carry out his orders and lose the only person who understands him, or betray the organization that raised him—Ares must decide whether to remain a heartless killer or finally choose freedom. Can two assassins destined to kill each other find a way out of the deadly cycle that binds them? Or will betrayal be the end of everything?

Synopsis Bella Nyabosi Williams, a 19-year-old Ugandan girl from a small village in the hills of Rwenzori mountain, is trafficked to Greenwood, a developed Urban City far from home. With a strong desire for a better life, Bella must navigate the challenges of her new environment, form new relationships, and find a way to escape the trafficking situation. As she adapts to her new life, Bella's determination, resourcefulness, and resilience are tested. Will she find a way to overcome her circumstances and create a brighter future for herself? This synopsis captures the essence of Bella's story, including her: - Origin from a small village in Uganda - Trafficking experience - Desire for a better life - Strengths and weaknesses.

“I will drag you into an darkest abyss, as you have done to me for your betrayal. It’ll be like an eye for an eye and tooth for an tooth.” Atlas watches him kneeling on the ground with a dagger in his side, blood trickling from his wound. Atlas stands there, leaning against the wall with a nonchalant expression. Atlas stepped away from leaning against the golden statue, and he walked closer to him with a predatory grace, calm and effortless, and Atlas cradled his face with a possessive and clinging hold, and Atlas smiled gleefully, “Let’s make a deal. Belong to me and do everything I say, and I’ll release your brother.” Sebastian never saw this day coming, and he truly regretted saving him on that snowy day. This person isn’t the same youth from before, for vengeance and hatred only remain in his heart. The only thing he can do is appease the man. But this time, he will never give out his heart again. And he will never reveal the real truth behind his betrayal. What’s the point? Sebastian looked at the man before him and resisted the urge to move away from the hand on his face. His eyes remained stoic. In a hard voice, he said, “Fine. I will do what you want; in exchange, let my brother go.” *** Sebastian lives a normal life with his family, but he lives a hidden life. He has a dark secret that he protects at all costs; otherwise, he will be killed for being a monster. He and the rest of his family are vampires, living off blood, but his family, especially his father and mother, don’t feed on humans, for they cling onto morality, hoping not to descend into depravation. Sebastian cherishes his family, and they are both his strength and his weakness. They are the ones who maintain his humanity and keep him in check. But being a vampire comes with a deadly price; he must blend in with the human world, pretending to be a human is an effortless task: calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around as if they’re just a game. His heart never lets anyone in, keeping distance from anyone except for his family, who live and protect each other. On that fateful night, he never thought he could have another emotional connection. A young, feral boy carrying a hunter's knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that’s too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries heavy, dark secrets, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas’s past and must decide if he’s worth forgiving and protecting. ***
gong/seme/top protagonist x shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)

In a world where heavenly gods and demons fix their gaze upon the mortal realm, seeking the ever flowing Mana the source of the spiritual energy. The mortals and the gifted coexisted. Among them is Astra Ayame,a trouble marker being the lone girl in a band of five fiercely protective men, each possessing extraordinary abilities. Together, they travel from city to city, kingdom to kingdom, performing breathtaking sword dances at grand ceremonies and festivals, their livelihoods tied to the blade. Yet, among them, Astra is the weakest. Her spiritual energy barely registers as gifted, leaving her excluded from performing alongside them. Still, her unwavering love for the sword never fades. But fate has its own plans. During the Crown Prince’s birthday ceremony, an unforeseen moment shatters the course of her life, forcing her into The Manari Sect, an elite order of demon hunters. Thrust into a world she never wished to be a part of, she finds herself standing at the crossroads of past and present. As she delves deeper, the bonds she once thought unbreakable are tested, and the world she thought she knew starts to shift. Shadows of a forgotten past begin to surface, unraveling secrets that were meant to stay buried.

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, no harem, sudden strength gain, overpowered MC, broken engagement.

Perfect sin _BL Romance novel In a world where love is forbidden, where judgment, fear, and rejection rule—two young men are bound by a fate neither of them chose. Jaceon—a demon who thrives on sin and fear—was never meant to feel. For centuries, he has devoured human corruption, feeding off their darkness. But his next assignment is different. His target is Levi—the son of a righteous man whose past sins have unknowingly condemned his child to ruin. Jaceon must break him, corrupt him, and drag him into the abyss. But what happens when the hunter starts craving the warmth of his prey? Levi has lived a life of perfection, a shining example of virtue in the eyes of the world. But beneath his pristine exterior lies a storm of unspoken desires, feelings he has buried deep inside. When Jaceon enters his life—dark, intoxicating, and forbidden—everything unravels. The touch of sin has never felt so tempting. Drawn together by forces beyond their control, their connection defies reason. Jaceon was sent to destroy Levi, yet every stolen moment, every glance filled with longing, pulls them closer. But demons cannot love. And humans cannot love what they fear. As passion and destruction intertwine, as love and ruin collide, they are faced with an impossible choice—surrender to the cruel hands of fate or fight for a love that was never meant to exist. In a battle between heaven and hell, between desire and duty, will they find salvation in each other—or will they become the perfect sin? Perfect Sin is a dark, emotional BL romance filled with forbidden love, supernatural temptation, and a love story that dares to defy destiny. Perfect for fans of tragic yet passionate romances where love is both a curse and a blessing.

[WARNING MATURE CONTENT, R18+] Michael Specter is a handsome, successful entrepreneur with women throwing themselves at his feet just to spend a night. However, very few know about his menacing side. Twenty-two year old Layla Mclan is in desperate need of a higher-paying job to clear off her mother's debts. Opportunity comes knocking when she successfully applies for work in a richer household, the Conners. But life soon takes a turn when Layla finds out that there is no such household, and instead of working as a maid, she is now a slave to Michael Specter, a billionaire with a twisted mind. Layla’s eyes turned red, shoulders trembling, her soul wanting to reach out to her mom but alas… There was no way out, as she was already locked in the room, succumbing to the fears that didn’t feel very distant; She had gone through the same not long before. The agreement papers turned her body cold. Sometimes the worst seems best and there’s no end to the misery days; The one who avenges, the one who endures remains true to their valor. ‘Rule No. 1: Tending to your Master’s needs should be your top priority. Failing to do so, he can punish you however he pleases.’ ‘However, he pleases? What he’s gonna do to me?’ She mused and felt her heart sinking to the bottom of her chest. ‘Rule No. 2: You cannot say ‘no’ or oppose your Master’s orders.’ ‘Rule No. 3: You’re free to wear clothes of your choice… However, he can make you change it if he wants.’ ‘Rule No. 4: You are not allowed to step outside of the property.’ . . . Excerpt: “Ac-Actually I’m sleepy and I spent my day working for the household… Umm… Master, can I ask you something?” “Go ahead.” “I left my mom back home and I took this offer just to meet the debts… So will you pay me the said amount if I listen to your needs?” She asked in her feeble voice. “Needs Hmm… How about you strip off right now and lie down on the bed?” “What?” She exclaimed in horror. “You heard me,” he sounded dead serious. Layla gulped down the heavy lump that she had been holding for quite some time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***NOTE*** The cover isn’t mine. Full credit goes to Author Hansora :) PEN-NAME: hansora. Please don’t use it.

Asher Carter has spent his entire life hiding his true self. In Eldermire—a town ruled by the iron grip of the Council of Purity—being different is dangerous, and some kinds of love are a crime that can cost you everything. Orphaned young and raised under the council’s suffocating laws, Asher has learned that survival means keeping his head down. By day, he works as a waiter at The Gilded Spoon, an elite café where the town’s powerful gather. By night, he dreams of a life where he doesn’t have to pretend. Then there’s Malcolm Hayes—the mayor’s son. Wealthy, charming, and engaged to the daughter of a high-ranking council member, he is everything Asher can never have. To the world, Malcolm is the perfect heir to Eldermire’s legacy of purity. But beneath the polished facade, he's living a life that isn't truly his—while being irresistibly drawn to the quiet waiter he just can't stop thinking about. One moment, they were just two men living separate lives. The next, they are fugitives. Hunted by a town that sees their love as an abomination, Asher and Malcolm’s only hope is to escape beyond Eldermire’s borders—to a place where love isn’t punished. But running won’t be easy. In a world where their love is forbidden and betrayal is inevitable, the question isn’t just whether they can escape—but whether their love is strong enough to survive. --- Trigger Warning: This story explores dark and intense themes. Please proceed with caution if you are sensitive to: Graphic violence Vigilante justice Homophobia Fear and persecution Life-threatening situations Explicit sexual scenes

There love was nothing to be compared with, there relationship kept growing without any stop but it had a stop after the way she betrayed him, he could not believe it, he left her not knowing what to do After many years, he came back having the mindset of seeking revenge on her, but he thought the revenge will be to quick, he claimed her, she fell for it falling onto his arms again not knowing he came to play games with her. the games were unbearable for her, she could not stand the facts that the man she as loved and still loved could do such for her. During the journey secret of his parents and other secrets were revealed, more betrayals came there way from family and friends, his enemy kept increasing by numbers, his love for her started growing as he play games with her without knowing will he stop the game and confess to her will she give up will he find out who is real parents are will he dump her after playing enough games with her find out by clicking the read button enjoy the ride lovies

In a world where love is forsaken for practicality, a marriage is born from cold terms, When the woman’s heart ignites with unexpected passion, betrayal follows, leading her to seek solace in his brother’s arms. The man who once kept her distant realizes too late the depth of his mistake. Discover a captivating tale of love, heartbreak, and the bonds of brotherhood shattered by betrayal. Will redemption be possible, or has love slipped forever into the shadows?

Asin and Oliver were living a lavish lifestyle thanks to their family fortune..from the outside looking in. But it was a part of a whole.. Their other lives involving fast cars, illegal racing scene, dangerous rivals and Unknowns .. and now marriage? Yet there is such a thing as the perfect plan for even such a situation is there not? This is not that plans story.

Kael, the youngest and fiercest warrior of the ruthless Ironvale Kingdom, has spent years hiding an impossible love for his prince. Prince Eryx, ruthless and untouchable, heir to a kingdom that mocks the weak and crushes the fragile under its boot. In a kingdom where every single mistake is punishable by death, leave alone the feeling that Kael holds for Eryx. Kael says nothing… until the night Prince Eryx comes to him, full of passion and fire , hungry, desperate, and burning with desire Kael dares to believe. That maybe, just maybe, his feelings were returned. But morning after the passionate night, brings betrayal. Ashamed and terrified of the kingdom’s laws, Prince Eryx accuses Kael of seduction. Kael is sentenced to death, his loyalty repaid with a sword. Only… he wakes up again. In the frail, useless body of Eldoria's weakest prince, the heir to a kingdom mocked and bullied by Ironvale itself. At first confused, Kael soon realizes: this is not a second chance at life. This is a chance at vengeance. He steels his weak new body through brutal training, commands the lazy warriors of Eldoria to rise with him, and slowly turns the mocked kingdom into a force to be feared. With every step, he prepares to bring Ironvale, the ruthless king and Prince Eryx to their knees. They used power to crush the weak. Now the weak will rise, and crush them all.

… “Is something wrong?” He sighed. He stayed quiet for a few seconds before he spoke. “I don’t think we should continue this partnership.” His tone sent chills down my spine.  “What do you mean?” I questioned. “Your feelings,” he said ‘feelings’ like the word disgusted him, “have changed and it no longer aligns with the agenda.” “How dare you? Who gave you information that helped get your company back from the Gulfs? Who was it that kept feeding you information about the Gulfs businesses. It was me.” I yelled, my tone no longer friendly.  I’d met Gabriel when he had recently lost his company to Christian. He was at the brink of bankruptcy and Christian had made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. He’d been stupid enough to sign a contract without reading it because he was desperate, and ended up losing more than they’d originally agreed. “Now that you have your precious company back and some shares in the Gulf enterprise you think you can dump me with a stupid excuse like our motives no longer align? Don’t you fucking dare. I own you.” I shook with rage, ending the call before he had a chance to reply to me. My rage immediately became fear when I turned around and saw Christian standing by the door in my room. “So you did take me up on my offer.” He was smiling, and the contrast in his words and demeanor only made me more afraid. 

Synopsis The world is in chaos after massive portals, known as the Gates of Olympus, opened, unleashing titanic monsters, Giants lbelieved to be remnants of ancient myths—the Titans, The giants & Various Mythical monsters. These colossal beings wreak havoc on humanity, with only a select few capable of opposing them. These gifted individuals, called Celestials, wield powers granted by fragments of divine artifacts. Jin Shang, a powerless orphan, dreams of joining the Celestials to protect humanity but is rejected time and again. Despite his limitations, his determination and strategic mind make him a valuable companion to his group of friends—until they betray him. Captured and thrown into the Labyrinth of Perdition, a maze designed by the gods to imprison demons and lost souls, Jin Sang faces certain death. But within the labyrinth, he discovers an ancient and forbidden power—the essence of Erebus, the primordial god of darkness. With the ability to command shadows and manipulate the fears of his enemies, Jin Sang begins his harrowing journey to survive the labyrinth. Each step in the labyrinth reveals hidden truths about the Titans, the gods, and the betrayal of his friends. With newfound powers fueled by vengeance, Jin Sang vows not only to escape the labyrinth but also to bring justice to those who left him for dead.

Rachel Foster’s carefully constructed world is crumbling around her. Her fiancé, Jasper, faces imminent ruin, caught in a web of accusations and financial turmoil. Desperate to save him, Rachel is left with only one option: Kingsly Scott, the man she abandoned years ago, a man now transformed into a billionaire forged in the fires of betrayal. Kingsly agrees to help, but his offer is far from charitable. He hasn't forgotten Rachel's decision to choose wealth over their love, and he intends to extract a price more devastating than she could ever imagine. His terms are brutal, forcing Rachel to confront the ghosts of their shared past and the devastating consequences of her choices. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of Kingsly's world, a world of power plays, high-stakes deals, and simmering resentments, Rachel finds herself caught in a dangerous game of manipulation and desire. The lines between love and revenge blur as old flames are rekindled, threatening to consume them both. But Kingsly's motivations are shrouded in mystery. Is he truly driven by revenge, or does a flicker of their former love still burn within his hardened heart? Rachel must unravel his true intentions while battling her own conflicting emotions. Can she reconcile the man she once loved with the ruthless tycoon he has become? Meanwhile, a shadow lurks beneath the surface. Rachel’s brother, Noah, is entangled in a risky venture within Kingsly’s empire, a venture that could have far-reaching consequences. A conspiracy is brewing, threatening to expose secrets and destroy everything Rachel holds dear. Caught between her loyalty to Jasper, her reawakened feelings for Kingsly, and the looming threat of unknown enemies, Rachel must make impossible choices. Will she sacrifice her own future to protect the ones she loves? Or will she become another casualty in Kingsly's ruthless game?

Riven was a young man with dreams as vast as the horizon, but life demanded sacrifice. To support his struggling family, he gave up his education and ambitions, shouldering endless work to keep them afloat. Yet, his loyalty was met with the ultimate betrayal by his own father. As his life slipped away, Riven awoke in an unfamiliar world brimming with magic, reincarnated by a mysterious system. Gifted with a peculiar mana heart that pulses with untold power, Riven is thrust into a realm of mages, monsters, and ancient secrets. Determined to rise above his tragic past, Riven vows to become the strongest mage in this new world, uncovering the mysteries of his strange mana heart and the enigmatic system that guides him.

Ten years of marriage. Known since childhood. Yet, he felt he had never known her. What he saw was a loving and gentle wife. But what he heard about her from others had always been different. One said she married him for his money. One said she seduced a Prince behind his back. One said she spiked her sister and sent her to a man’s bed. One said she tortured the servants behind his back. One said… He had heard many such things but never believed anyone. Until one day, he saw how she scolded his brother, slapped his sister-in-law in the face, and pushed his nephew into the pool. He couldn’t take it anymore and asked for a divorce but she rejected to his face. Then he heard the news that she obtained the shares of their company and was about to overturn his brother’s position. “How did she turn into a scheming wife?” he asked, not really expecting any answers. But he got a chance. He woke up to the day he got married. He thought it was his chance to get rid of the woman from his life. He would save his brother and his family from his ‘wife’. He will get a divorce from her. But… Why couldn’t he get rid of this wife at all? Had she been so scheming all her life? Clearly not. In this life, he started seeing her life the way he had not seen before. From her perspective, she had shed tears without him knowing. He realized that he had been a bad husband all along. Suddenly his life changed from trying to divorce her to changing her ‘fate’. Who would win in this battle? Her fate of becoming a scheming woman? Or his determination and … love? #WSA2025 #Mindreading