betrayed

His family was slaughtered. His dragons were poisoned. His throne, stolen. Prince Drexo Dragarian was meant to rule Astarous. Instead, he became its most wanted fugitive. But the one who should hate him the most, chose him for love. Maria Woodland. The sister of the man who destroyed his house. The deadliest sword in Snowland. She didn’t just betray her bloodline, she became his greatest weapon. Together, they rise without dragons, carving through kingdoms with steel, strategy, and a love that was never meant to exist. But in a world built on alliances and power, love is a liability. A broken engagement threatens their army. A king rises to crush them. And betrayal begins to grow from within. As war spreads across the nine kingdoms, Drexo must fight for more than a throne. Because the woman who made him unstoppable, might also be the reason he loses everything.

Maya Windget moves to New York City ready to embrace independence and begin a new chapter of her life at NYU. There, she meets Calvin, a charming local whose warmth and confidence quickly draw her in. Not long after their friendship begins, Calvin proposes. Six months later, Maya says yes, believing she has found the love she has always dreamed of. But what begins as devotion slowly turns into something else—dependency, distance, and heartbreak. Shattered but determined, Maya must rebuild herself piece by piece. In the process, she discovers her own strength, her worth, and the power of loving herself first. Along the way, she meets Rege, a charismatic and mature man who shows her what healthy, fulfilling love truly feels like. Resurgence is a story of heartbreak, resilience, and a woman rising again—stronger, wiser, and unafraid.

Lafayette is a ophan, and everyone around him makes sure he knows he is worth nothing. The mirage of choice will soon arive and he wants nothing more than to prove everyone wrong by becoming a Ascendent, but like most of his life, things go wrong when he meets a injured stranger at his doorstep.

Talent and change, those two define humanity. But if you lack neither innate talent nor do you possess the ability to change, what are you? As a freshman at Laxus Flare Academy, Elliot Elanderin is surrounded by geniuses and talents you couldn’t find anywhere else. Compared to them, or anyone really, Elliot is pathetically ordinary, someone without a defining skill, role, or value. One day, after battling with his inner thoughts once more, he hears a sound that felt outside of this world. That sound leads him to a girl. A girl who embodies everything he wasn’t. Elliot begins to learn about not her talent, not her looks, but her. And along the way, she learns about him as well. As that friendship flourishes, he begins to learn more about the friends he was already surrounded by. New relations develop, both platonic and romantic. New struggles are revealed, both internal and external. With these new conflicts, Elliot’s life grows increasingly chaotic. After each one, more questions arise. Fortunately, he only had to answer one. Who do I want to become? ------------------------------------------------- What to expect: -Character Driven Drama - Internal monologues - Heavily psychological and philosophical narrative -Slow burn connections -A coming of age story set in New York More tags: Psychological, philosophical, daily life, school life, drama (This story is already posted on Tapas, Scribblehub, and Royal road by me. In the description of them my ownership is mentioned)

Tiana was never the girl people chose first. She was the girl who stayed. The girl who forgave. The girl who loved so deeply she almost forgot herself. In the barracks, Joshua became her first everything—first love, first heartbreak, first mistake. Their relationship was built on hidden promises and whispered nights, until Tiana begins to realize that loving him has slowly become another way of losing herself. Then university changes everything. Joshua wants her back only after he begins to lose her. Stephen, the quiet boy who has spent his whole life feeling too much and saying too little, is forced to face the truth about the girl he once blamed. Nadia has loved Stephen from afar for years, carrying unread letters and feelings she was never allowed to keep. And Dare—the boy everyone thinks they know—turns out to be the son of one of the most powerful families in the country, trapped between a life chosen for him and the girl he cannot let go. As old wounds reopen, secrets unravel, and love begins to shift in unexpected ways, each of them must decide: Do you keep holding on to the people who hurt you— or do you finally choose yourself? Because sometimes, the greatest love story is not about being chosen. It is about finding the courage to walk away… and becoming someone new.

Aren was once a young lord—naïve, innocent, and unacquainted with the world. He was transformed into a cold-blooded killer, a merciless killing machine, by a horrifying incident—or rather, a carefully orchestrated conspiracy carried out against the Viremonth family. The tragedy ended with the death of every single family member, without exception, leaving behind one sole survivor. And so, driven by vengeance, the gentle and noble aristocratic boy turned into a monster. After spilling enough blood to fill one of the seven seas, Aren met a mysterious death. Yet never—not even in his wildest dreams—did he imagine that he would be reborn into another world. In the body of someone else. And that someone happened to be a rising new idol. So what will Aren’s new life be like? Will this world erase the hatred he once carried? Will Aren be able to live in peace under this new identity? Or does fate have something else in store for him? Follow the journey of Aren—the killer idol—and discover how he overcomes every obstacle and hardship on his path to stardom… and toward the happiness he has always longed for.

The Usurper Mordren forged the Ember Crown from cursed iron and the souls of slain kings — a relic that granted dominion over all magic and men. The free peoples united and tore it from his brow at the Battle of the Nine Keeps, sealing it deep within the Arcane Citadel. But Mordren survived, lurking in shadow, nursing his hatred. The last Oracle of Eldergrove whispered with her dying breath: *"When the Ember Crown calls to a boy of no great house, the Company shall be sworn. One bearer, three bloodlines, four true hearts — or all hope falls into everlasting night."* Fourteen harsh winters passed..

Amara Sinclair rises from a poor background into university, where she builds influence through intelligence, leadership, and resilience. She becomes student government Vice President, gains recognition, and excels academically. As her power grows, Amara faces betrayal, manipulation, and hidden systems of control. A major scandal threatens her reputation, forcing her to fight back and expose those operating in the shadows. She overcomes opposition, graduates with distinction and top honors, and transitions into the real world, where influence is more dangerous and complex. In the end, Amara Sinclair builds her own power network, defeats her enemies, and secures a lasting legacy proving that true influence is not given, but taken and controlled.

In a world that has ceased to turn—where the sun’s rays carry a lethal curse and the cold machines of Peterumman steal childhoods to forge them into weapons—Unit 009 is born. With no names and no memories, only a metal label etched into their wrists, Nugia and his comrades must survive the brutality of Instructor Varkas and the dark ambitions of Lord Vier. Amidst the clanging of steel and the hum of mana circuits, they seek a long-lost harmony in the 'Symphony of the Still Earth.' Can humanity truly bloom in a soil that has already died?

A psychological descent told through fragmented diary entries. I curate exhibitions. I study beauty. I keep my hands clean. This is a diary of observation - of people, patterns, and the quiet ways lives unravel. Some things fade naturally. Others are helped.

“City of Quiet Wars A feared literary mogul recovering from illness crosses paths with a former prisoner whose favorite novel helped her survive incarceration. Their lives collide in a city where power hides pain and healing arrives in unexpected forms.

Thomas Miller spent his life believing there would always be tomorrow. Now, as cancer takes what time remains, he is forced to confront the questions he never answered and the people he never chose. Through a final letter and a lifelong journal, his story unfolds—one quiet decision at a time. This is the story of a man forgotten by the world, and the regrets he leaves behind.

Max never imagined his life would turn out like this: a single father raising a lively two-year-old while working at a quiet bookstore. Far from the successful man his wealthy parents hoped he'd become, Max is still finding his footing after years of setbacks in school, work, and love. Despite the odds, he's determined to provide the best life he can for his son, Kota, even as the chaos of fatherhood often leaves him questioning everything. Kota, a mischievous toddler with a knack for getting into trouble, brings constant laughter and challenges to Max's life. Their bond is at the heart of the story, as Max navigates parenting while learning to accept and cherish the unexpected joys of fatherhood. At work, Max is surrounded by a cast of unique characters, including his supportive yet occasionally intimidating manager, Noriko. Their professional relationship begins to blossom into something deeper, adding warmth and quiet moments of hope to Max's hectic days. Meanwhile, his best friend Kenji brings both humor and mystery, adding another layer of complexity to Max's journey. Amid the humor, heartache, and self-discovery, Max's story is one of resilience, love, and personal growth. He must learn to face his insecurities, confront his past, and embrace the messy, beautiful life he's building for himself and Kota. Through laughter, tears, and unforgettable moments, this is a tale of finding strength in unexpected places and love in the simplest, most profound connections.

In the glittering, high-stakes world of Aurelia Bay’s beauty empire, Fiona Flare’s life shatters on what was meant to be her engagement night. Dumped by her fiancé for someone “more aligned with his trajectory,” she drowns her heartbreak in vodka and neon at the exclusive Eclipse Lounge. There, in a haze of bass and shadows, she collides with a mysterious stranger—tall, commanding, storm-gray eyes, hands that know exactly how to unravel her. No names. No promises. Just one raw, unforgettable night of passion that leaves her marked, aching, and blissfully unaware of who he really is. Weeks later, two pink lines on a pregnancy test turn her world upside down. Single, jobless, and determined, Fiona vows to raise the baby alone—no handouts, no hunting for the man who vanished at dawn. But fate has other plans. Unknowingly, Fiona lands a dream job at Voss Éclat—the city’s dominant beauty conglomerate—run by none other than Martin Mole, the enigmatic CEO who still dreams of emerald silk and the woman who slipped out of his bed without a trace. As Fiona rises in the company, sparks fly during tense meetings and late-night strategy sessions. Martin recognizes her instantly but keeps his distance, watching, waiting, torn between his guarded heart and the fierce woman carrying his child. What starts as corporate tension ignites into forbidden desire, corporate sabotage, family secrets, and a slow-burn revelation that could destroy everything—or build an empire stronger than either of them imagined. A story of heartbreak turned fire, one reckless night turned legacy, and two people who must decide whether to fight fate… or finally surrender to it. Secret baby. Slow-burn chemistry. Power, passion, and a bump neither saw coming.

In 2020, Li Yichen died alone in an isolation center, coughing until the world went dark. When he opened his eyes again, he was no longer sick. He was no longer in the future. Reborn into the body of a young man in 1990s China, Li Yichen carried memories of a world that had not yet happened—and knowledge that could change everything. Across the same era, another soul had returned. She remembered the same future. She carried the same scars of a life cut short by a virus that rewrote history. They did not recognize each other as kindred spirits. They became rivals. In a time of rising opportunity and ruthless competition, they clashed in business, ambition, and pride—each determined to survive, to rise, and to never be powerless again. Love was never part of the plan. And neither was the truth—that they were not just rivals of the same era… but survivors of the same ending.

Sarah’s life shatters in a single moment. After a devastating accident, she wakes up with no memory of who she is, where she belongs, or the people she once loved. Lost and broken, she is given a new name… a new identity… Sofia. As she struggles to rebuild her life, a kind and gentle doctor, Kevin, becomes her only support. In his world, she finds warmth, care… and a little girl who unknowingly fills the emptiness in her heart. But somewhere far away, a man named Ryan is desperately searching for her—haunted by guilt, regret, and a love he realized too late. As fragments of Sarah’s past begin to return, questions arise— Who was she before the accident? Why do certain faces and moments feel so familiar… yet so distant? And when the truth finally comes out… will she choose the life she lost… or the one she is slowly building? Because sometimes… forgetting the past isn’t a curse. Sometimes… it’s a second chance.

Mike came to Ibadan with a simple plan-serve his country, earn some money, and build a better future for his family. But one ordinary evening changed everything. A familiar face from his past... A simple attempt to reconnect... And then-betrayal, humiliation, and a brutal attack that nearly cost him his life. Beaten, broken, and left for dead, Mike makes a vow he cannot take back: He will get revenge. What follows is not just anger... but patience. Not just pain... but strategy. As the days pass, Mike hides behind the mask of a quiet NYSC corper, while secretly watching, calculating, and planning something far more dangerous than anyone expects. But revenge comes at a cost. Secrets will be exposed. Lives will change forever. And when the final move is made... there will be no turning back. In a world where justice fails, Mike creates his own. But when the dust settles... will victory taste sweet-or bitter?

—It had been countless loops since Subaru lost his name. He’d been locked away for over a year, suffering brutal torture at the hands of individuals who were meant to be his friends. But they all discarded him, abandoning him and breaking him, but Subaru wouldn’t break. Near the end of another brutal loop, where he’s expected to be hung in front of the Royal Palace at the end of the month, something calls out to him— a primal power beyond him— an existence spanning another universe, or maybe even beyond it. Subaru gains new abilities and immediately breaks free, forging a new path and figuring out the mystery of his newfound power. The revelation might shock him. NOTE: Cover by Iwa_to_mushi, please support them.

I am ALIA a fan of Ang mutya ng section e so it's my first book so pls forgive me for making mistakes