betrayed

Isabella Martinez’s life shatters in one night. Dragged from her waitress job by loan sharks, she’s thrown onto an auction stage and sold like property to pay her father’s five-million-dollar gambling debt. Terrified and powerless, she watches as wealthy men bid on her future until HE walks in. Dante Moretti. The most dangerous man in New York. A billionaire mafia don who built a twelve-billion-dollar empire on blood and fear. When his cold grey eyes lock on hers, everything changes. He bids ten million dollars without hesitation, buying her in front of everyone. Bella expects horror. Expects to become his slave, his toy, his victim. Instead, she discovers something far more dangerous: Dante Moretti has a code. He protects women and children. He kills traitors without mercy but honors loyalty above all. And despite his brutality, despite the violence she witnesses, despite every reason she should run she’s falling for the devil who bought her. But loving a mafia king comes with deadly consequences. The Russian mob wants revenge. A traitor within Dante’s own family wants him dead. And Bella now seen as his greatest weakness becomes the target of every enemy he’s ever made. Forced to choose between the innocent girl she was and the warrior she needs to become, Bella must learn to fight, to kill, and to embrace the darkness. Because in Dante’s world, there are only two options: become the mafia queen who stands beside him… Or die. From sold at auction to ruling an empire. From victim to queen. From captive to the most dangerous woman in the underworld. This is the story of a girl who was bought for five million dollars and became worth five billion. Welcome to the mafia. Welcome to love. Welcome to war.

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)

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.

Chi-Ho Park is a quiet boy who has never talked to any girl in his life. He only cares about his studies and prefers to stay alone. But everything starts to change when he moves into a new apartment. There, he meets Somi Park… a girl who lives on the same floor as him. They see each other almost every day. Sometimes from their balconies… sometimes by chance. But even after one year… they still can’t talk properly. For Chi-Ho, even saying “hello” feels like the hardest thing in the world. Yet slowly, small moments begin to connect them... a simple math problem, a shy “thank you,” and a few awkward greetings. Is this the beginning of his first love… or something that will only bring him pain? A sweet and funny story of awkward love, silent feelings, and two people who are close… yet so far away.

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.

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.

Elizabeth Hayes has built her life on quiet endurance. By day, she runs a warm, welcoming coffee and book shop where stories always find their way to hopeful endings. At home things are quite the opposite. Married to an emotionally unavailable man who prioritises work over his family. For the sake of her children, she tells herself it’s enough. Until her birthday. Until Wade Callahan. He’s younger. Intense. The kind of man who doesn’t just look at her, but sees her… like she’s something worth choosing. What begins as one reckless night becomes something far more dangerous. Because Wade doesn’t do anything halfway. Not attention. Not affection. Not her. He shows up where her husband doesn't. He remembers what she forgets. He becomes the space she breathes in. And somewhere between longing and relief, Lizzy stops noticing the shift… the way care turns into control, presence turns into persistence, and love begins to feel like something that might swallow her whole. Now Wade wants more. Not pieces. Not stolen time. Everything. But choosing him would mean destroying the life she’s held together for years… and admitting a truth she’s not ready to face. Because some love stories don’t save you. Some of them ruin you.

Alpha Kael Dravenwood has one mission: kill the rogue wolf who murdered his Luna three years ago. He has tracked Ember Blackthorn across four territories, watching her slaughter his allies without mercy. She is death in wolf form, cursed by the Moon Goddess herself, wanted by every pack in the Northern Territories. When he finally corners her in the Forsaken Lands, the mate bond slams into him like a physical blow. His wolf recognizes her immediately. His soul screams to claim her. His duty demands her execution. Ember feels it too, and her reaction is rage. She rejects him on sight, silver blade still wet with blood from his patrol wolves. She tells him the Luna he mourns was a monster who deserved worse than death. That his precious Silvercrest Pack is built on the bones of innocent wolves his father slaughtered. That she will never submit to the bloodline that destroyed her family. Kael should kill her where she stands. Instead, he chains her in silver and drags her back to his territory as his prisoner. He will break her defenses, extract the truth, and make her pay for what she took from him. But rival Alphas are circling with armies, determined to claim the bounty on Ember's head. His Beta is demanding her public execution. His pack is questioning his leadership. And worst of all, every moment in her presence makes the bond stronger, makes his wolf more feral with the need to protect her instead of punish her. She knows secrets that could destroy everything he built. He holds the power to end her life with a single command. The mate bond does not care about their hatred. It only knows they belong to each other. One of them will have to break first.

Mira has spent five years as Luna of the Silverwood pack, and every single day has been torture. The pack whispers that she is cursed, weak, unfit to stand beside her mate Alpha Kael. Her wolf barely shifts. Her power is nonexistent. Other Lunas pity her. Warriors mock her. Even her own mate, the man she loved, has begun to resent her, preferring the company of other females. But Mira holds a secret that would shatter her world if discovered: she is not weak by nature. She was bound at birth by her own mother, her power locked away with dark magic that only grows stronger the more she suffers. When Kael announces he is taking a second Luna to strengthen the pack's bloodline, something inside Mira breaks. The binding spell shatters. Her power explodes outward like wildfire, and ancient magic awakens in her blood. Wolves across pack lands collapse as they feel her presence. The legendary creatures that legends spoke of, the ones thought extinct, have returned. Now everyone wants her. Her mate desperately tries to reclaim her. A rival Alpha from the Shadow Pack offers her freedom and power. Her mother emerges from hiding with terrible secrets. And a mysterious stranger with silver eyes watches from the shadows, waiting for the moment when her power reaches its peak. Mira must decide who to trust as the world bows at her feet. But the power of ancient wolves comes with a price. The more she uses it, the more inhuman she becomes. And something old is stirring in the darkness, something that has been waiting centuries for her to awaken. Some bonds are meant to be broken. Others are impossible to escape.

In a universe ruled not by peace, but by dominance, the Imperium stands as the ultimate authority over seven powerful planetary Lineages-Akhara, Dravok, Solaryn, Kharvex, Malrion, Raxen, and Scion. Each Lineage is governed by a ruler of immense strength, bound by a rigid hierarchy where power alone defines worth. At the center of this system lies Akhara-the strongest lineage, feared and respected across the cosmos. As tensions rise and alliances fracture, war becomes inevitable. Alex Akhara, a formidable ruler shaped by duty and ambition, prepares to lead his lineage into a conflict that could reshape the entire Imperium. But this is not just a war between planets-it is a battle of ideologies, legacy, and control. From the brutal might of the Scion warriors to the calculated strategies of Dravok, every lineage brings its own strength, secrets, and motives. Hidden betrayals, rising heirs, and untested warriors begin to shift the balance of power. In a world where strength is law and weakness is erased, only one truth remains- Not all conquerors survive their conquest

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.

In a city where fear spreads quietly, a series of calculated murders leaves behind one chilling signature—the mark of a killer known only as Ghost Eyes. Detective Song Kang Min leads a small but determined CID team, working alongside the sharp-minded Kang Ara, whose instincts as both an investigator and a reporter bring her dangerously close to the truth. As bodies continue to appear with no signs of struggle, no witnesses, and no mistakes, one thing becomes clear—the killer is not just careful, but precise beyond understanding. While the investigation deepens, those closest to the case begin to unravel in their own ways. Kang Min balances the weight of the case with raising his younger sister, Song Ji Won, while Ara tries to protect her own sister, Ha Eun, who secretly starts digging into the case on her own—unaware of how close danger truly is. Just when the team begins to understand the pattern, everything changes. A new victim appears. Same mark. Different method. A copycat has emerged. Unlike Ghost Eyes, this new killer makes mistakes—signs of struggle, traces left behind, imperfect execution. But what he lacks in precision, he makes up for in unpredictability. The line between the original killer and the imitation begins to blur, threatening to mislead the investigation and put more lives at risk. As the body count rises, secrets begin to surface beyond the murders themselves. Powerful figures like Seo Eun Sang, a wealthy CEO with hidden ties, and Prosecutor Lee Tae Jun, who oversees the case, remain deeply involved—each playing roles that seem ordinary on the surface, yet increasingly significant as the truth edges closer. With two killers moving in the shadows—one flawless, one flawed—the CID team must untangle deception from design before more lives are lost. But in a case where perfection hides in silence and imitation creates chaos, the most dangerous truth may not be who is killing— …but who has been watching all along.

She felt seen for the first time. He felt like home...until he didn't anymore. Still she stayed until she broke...and found herself

They call her fragile. They call her a disappointment. But Alessia knows the truth: she is a mirror image of a woman who cannot bear to look at her own reflection. In The Architecture of a Shadow, Alessia survives in the cold silence of her family's marble halls, branded as the "unfinished" daughter. Her only warmth is her brother Leo, the golden heir who shields her from their mother’s ice. But as Alessia tries to find her own light, she discovers that the world outside the dining hall is just as ruthless as the one inside. When the person she dares to love becomes the one to finally tear her apart, Alessia must find out what happens when a shadow is pushed into total darkness. Is she a glass doll meant to be broken, or is she the foundation that will bring the whole house down?

Born into one of the most prestigious noble families of the Eldros Empire, Kael Ashborne should have been a prodigy. Instead, he was branded a defect. Physically weak, plagued by a mysterious illness, and unable to wield power like his gifted siblings, Kael grows up neglected—cast aside by his family, ignored by his teachers, and bullied within the academy. In a world where strength defines worth, weakness is unforgivable. Yet what no one knows is that Kael’s body is not failing him by chance. It is failing because his soul is too strong. On the brink of death at fifteen, Kael’s sealed memories awaken—alongside a damaged system created by his own soul in a previous life. Not a gift from the gods. Not a blessing of fate. But a desperate mechanism born solely to keep him alive. With a body that threatens to collapse under his growing soul and a system that enforces cruel limits, Kael must walk a path slower and more dangerous than any other. Each step forward risks destruction. Each mistake could be fatal. Rejected by blood. Surrounded by enemies. Supported by only a single loyal maid. This is not the rise of a chosen hero. This is the survival of a noble deemed unworthy to exist—and the terrifying truth of what happens when a world mistakes restraint for weakness. Story Tags: • Fantasy • Action • Adventure • Academy • Nobility • Political Intrigue • Weak-to-Strong • Slow Burn Romance • Loyal Companion • System • Sentient System • Multiverse • Sealed Powers • Hidden Potential • Ancient Contracts • Rival Academies • Tournament Arc (Future) • Wish Granting • World Watching • Magic & Martial Arts • Mystery • Psychological Growth • Emotional Development • Fate vs Free Will • Legacy • Underdog • Slow Power Reveal

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Vivian Lawson built her tech startup from nothing, only to watch her business partner and fiancé steal everything and leave her drowning in $8 million of debt. When mysterious billionaire Kade Thorne offers her an escape, the price is brutal: one year of her life, bought and paid for, standing at his side as his companion. She expects cruelty. Instead, she finds a man haunted by ghosts, whose ice-cold exterior cracks every time he looks at her face. Kade is not looking for love. He is looking for punishment. For two years since his wife's death, he has been a hollow shell. Vivian's resemblance to the woman he lost is not coincidence. It is deliberate torture he inflicts on himself. But grief has a way of turning into something else when you are forced to share the same penthouse, the same quiet mornings, the same fractured silences. Kade bought her presence. He did not buy her heart. Yet somehow, in healing him, Vivian begins to reclaim the pieces of herself that betrayal shattered. The contract has an end date. Their hearts do not. When the people who destroyed her come back demanding more, Kade will show them exactly what happens when you touch something that belongs to him. And Vivian will discover that the girl who sold herself for survival has become the woman who owns the most powerful man in the city. They thought it was a transaction. They were both wrong.

The much-awaited “engagement of the year” brings together two powerful business families—the Browns and the Ashfords—in a dazzling display of wealth, status, and ambition. As elite guests gather and alliances quietly form beneath the glamour, Sherly Brown stands at the center of it all, poised to be engaged to the charismatic and influential heir, Harry Ashford—a man she has secretly admired for years. But behind Sherly’s composed exterior lies a past marked by betrayal, loss, and isolation within her own family. While the world sees her as a fortunate heiress stepping into a fairy tale, Sherly knows she is merely a figure in a carefully maintained illusion. As the celebration reaches its peak, an unexpected tension grips the hall—Harry is nowhere to be found. Whispers spread, unease grows, and the perfect evening begins to fracture. Just as doubt takes hold, Sherly receives a chilling message that shatters her hopes and hints at a devastating truth. When the doors finally open, what awaits is not the beginning of a dream—but the unraveling of one.