Deception Citations

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] High School Kings and Queens SEASON 1, VOLUME 1 [Main story completed] SIDE STORIES ONGOING (2 CHAPTERS EVERY WEEKEND) Synopsis: At Ivory High, Six students face an intense battle not just in academics, but in life. Secrets, family backgrounds, friendships, teen love, and the thirst for fame drive the competition. A once-ignored student rises to fame in mysterious ways, stirring opposition and igniting a fierce academic and social war. As tensions rise, the fight for the coveted titles of King and Queen of Ivory High becomes more dangerous, pulling everyone into a high-stakes game. Follow this Jaw dropping teen drama as the fight for powers drove people to the brink of madness and evil, but unknown to them school rivalry wasn't the main issue, a deadly,evil, savage, demonic cult threaten to swallow them all with its savage customs which purpose was to restore supernatural balance, but doing this they were indirectly tempting death to do it's worse. SCANDALS IN PARADISE VOLUME 2 SEASON 2 [Completed] Summary Returning to the prestigious academy of kings and queens, the students' attempts to integrate sparked a deadly conflict, leading to widespread devastation and a series of murders. Beneath the school lies a secret, concealed for 500 years to protect humanity. During a school event, a terrifying creature was unleashed from a hidden dimension, causing an apocalypse. This event opened a secret realm dominated by deadly supernatural forces capable of ending humanity or restoring balance. However, shadows of the past threaten to disrupt the universe's peace by any means necessary. Excerpt "What do you think you're doing, Ava?" Sylvia demanded, eyeing Ava as she approached the statue with the deathly inscription. Rose glanced around, trying to make sense of the shadowy figure near the door. "Guys, I don't think we're meant to touch that," Emily warned. "I think something is trapped in there." "Oh, that? I might have pushed it slightly, by mistake," Ava replied meekly. "Oh my gosh, you did that on purpose! We're doomed! I told you not to touch anything," Sylvia exclaimed, clearly terrified. Suddenly, thunder rumbled as the heavens shook mightily.

"Have you heard of the 4 signs of the end?" 1. "A man of great faith will die to a man of great doubt." 2. "A woman of great power will rise and die before her first step." 3. "A great hole will swallow the lands of Akash" 4. "And finally, a great tree will rise in Mokalin, and it will devour the world." In a world rebuilding after the major demons war, two hunters, Hiko and Kan, take in a mysterious girl named Nakumi. What begins as a reluctant act of kindness spirals into a web of secrets, betrayals, and truths that shake their understanding of life A gripping tale of love, loss, redemption, and cosmic upheaval, Deception is a slice-of-life tragedy wrapped in epic battles, moral dilemmas, and the enduring hope for a better world. Story is found in Royal Road too: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/765699/fictions

In the heart of Italy’s underworld, the Romano name was law. Alessio Romano—an enigma cloaked in tailored suits and blood-soaked silence—built his empire on fear, loyalty, and a ruthless absence of love. To him, emotions were weaknesses. Power was everything. But even kings aren't free. To seal an old alliance and satisfy his family’s demands, Alessio is forced to take a mate. Even tho he's straight he found an omega boy. A formality. A body. Someone young, untouched, and pliable. Easy to control. A boy. Noah. eighteen. Auctioned like property in an underground brothel. No past, no future—just soft eyes that refused to break, even under the gaze of monsters. Alessio didn’t choose him out of mercy. He chose him because he didn’t cower. Because something in those defiant glances stirred a hunger Alessio refuses to name. And so, they married. Not with flowers or vows. But with contracts—and handcuffs.

After centuries of most demons being imprisoned by the " The Binder " and the end of the Age of Power .Kian, a seventeen-year-old young man, finds himself able to control a massive demon and harness it for his service, after his distinctive blood led him to become a sacrifice. When he thought he had finally saved his life, fate brings him to the royal court to find himself among demons of another kind, demons that revolve around the crown... and the crown only. Driven by interests, they weave conspiracies and deceptions. So what will his fate be when he is forced to become part of the game ? And is he the only one truly capable of controlling the demons ? And what will happen when the kingdoms of the entire continent are in conflict over this new power, racing to arm themselves with it and harness it to serve their own goals and objectives ?

They called him useless. A Class E farmer in a world where strength meant survival. Betrayed by the woman he loved, beaten by a power-hungry King, and left to die like trash, Isaac thought his story had ended. But death was only the beginning. Beneath the earth, sealed for thousands of years, a forgotten being awakens, an ancient force of ruin once feared by angels and demons alike. When Isaac agrees to its desperate offer, he doesn’t just survive… he becomes something else. Stronger. Colder. Hungrier. Now reborn with a forbidden power that rejects magic itself, Isaac walks the line between man and monster. Each time he unleashes the Abyssal Overdrive, his strength grows, but so does the Corruption threatening to devour what’s left of his soul. To protect the innocent, he must become the very thing they fear. To destroy the kings who shattered his life, he must embrace the darkness within. Enemies will fall. Secrets will unravel. And when the kingdom of Carreon learn that Isaac is still alive… it will already be too late. The world shunned him. Now, it will kneel. ------------------------------------------ Note: This novel features a support-type system (Mid-Level System) that doesn’t focus heavily on numbers or stats. It doesn’t make the protagonist, Isaac, instantly overpowered. Instead, it provides information and assists him as he grows through his own actions. Isaac must rely on his skills, intelligence, and strategy to survive and evolve. The system in this story grows at a slow pace. As Isaac becomes stronger, the system gradually upgrades with him, allowing for more natural and meaningful progression. It will guide him, but it won’t fight for him. (But who knows? Maybe one day, he’ll become something more…)

Kanzou, Yūkaru, Sorae, and Jingai never before understood human nature, but when their own realm goes against the human realm - using the legacies of their soul they sworn with protecting the human realm. Soon, they find out the truth that everything they were told about Reisen was a lie. In a story of truth and deception can every come to understand themselves or give into their fate…

"You... changed your mind?" Liam’s voice was barely above a whisper. A slow, deliberate smirk curled on the devil’s lips. "Yes. And now, I want you to earn your life. Go down on your knees and do exactly as I say." …... Liam always believed he was just another werewolf—until a dangerously alluring vampire enters his life, unraveling a truth far more complicated than he ever imagined. Caught between two powerful forces—a possessive werewolf who calls him mate and a seductive vampire who knows the secrets of his bloodline—Liam is thrust into a world of deception, desire, and deadly enemies. With a vengeful predator closing in and his pack questioning his loyalty, Liam faces a terrifying reality: someone wants him dead. But in a game where everyone has something to hide, the real danger might not be the enemy lurking in the shadows—but the truth buried in his own past.

In the heart of a lawless canyon, two undercover police officers, Jake and Mia,find themselves trapped in a world where nothing is as it seems. Sent to hunt down the infamous criminal “Dirty Joy,” they quickly realize the settlement is a place of secrets, suspicion, and danger. As they blend in among the settlers, their search leads them deeper into a maze of deception, where every face hides a story and every shadow conceals a threat. A suspenseful thriller with twists at every turn, The Lost Loop is a story about trust, survival, and the haunting question: how do you escape when your world is a cage?

A 16 year old student novelist was mistaken for a rival gang member. Unable to get out of this presona, he had no choice but to embrace it. He then spiralled into a rabbit hole of camaraderie; betrayal and loyalty; trust and deception; inferiority and superiority. Along with having to deal with his other lives.

In a world of countless schemes, where you are being manipulated at every moment,often without even knowing it. A world where you can't be sure if what you see is reality… or just another illusion crafted as part of a deeper scheme. This is the story of someone who survives it all kind of schemes both small and vast, some he understands, and others he never even realizes. Even he, who is constantly being schemed against, crafts schemes of his own against others. This is a world ruled by deception and Yuan will persevere it, shape it, and rise through it. ------------ English is not my native language, so please understand if there are any mistakes

“Mother-in-Law Palava: The Woman Who Wouldn’t Let Go” When Temi marries into a seemingly perfect family, she expects bliss, but what she gets is a whirlwind of drama, deception, and secrets that unravel with every passing day. At the heart of it all is her mother-in-law, Lady Dorcas, a woman whose charm hides a web of manipulation and strange rituals. With accusations flying, strange occurrences shaking the house, and long-buried truths coming to light, Temi must navigate the chaos while uncovering the real mystery behind her mother-in-law’s behavior. Each day brings a new twist—reveals, lies, and shocking confessions that will keep you at the edge of your seat. As Temi digs deeper, she discovers that some family bonds are not as unbreakable as they seem… and some forces of nature are far more dangerous than she could have imagined.

Lies, deception, manipulation,curiosity, and romance, a delicious recipe...for a disaster, at least. How exactly does that unfold? Well, I could tell you, but that wouldn't be interesting, it wouldn't be shocking, would it? Instead, why don't I show you. Join Ophelia as she unravels secrets untold, Some of which were never meant to be known and might just get her killed, Then again, what's black without white. What's good without bad, and what's life without death. So dear reader, Dive in.

She woke up in a stranger’s body — a billionaire’s fiancée — with only one mission: uncover his darkest secrets. But the deeper she digs, the more tangled their fates become. Homeless hacker Raven never imagined her life would take such a surreal turn. One moment, she was scraping by in the shadows of the city; the next, she was living a life of luxury — in the body of Sophia Blake, engaged to the enigmatic tech mogul, Aiden Cross. Assigned by a mysterious system to expose Aiden’s hidden crimes, Raven must navigate a world of power, deception, and danger. But the closer she gets to the truth, the harder it becomes to tell friend from foe… and to resist the undeniable pull toward the man she was supposed to betray. In a game where trust is a weapon, and love is a risk, will Raven choose revenge or redemption? Or will she lose herself in the billionaire’s shadow forever?

Kim Woo-jin, a college freshman, is caught off guard when a mysterious leak in his dorm bathroom leads him to his suspicious neighbor, a handsome Russian painter named Caesar. Despite his initial concerns, Woojin brushes off the strange encounter and goes about his day. On his way home from school, however, he inadvertently witnesses Caesar disposing of a body and realizes he's unwittingly become embroiled in a dangerous situation. Overwhelmed but determined, Woojin becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth and bringing Caesar to justice, launching a thrilling and perilous investigation that tests his courage and resourcefulness. As Kim Woojin investigates the mysterious Russian painter Caesar, he stumbles upon a peculiar camera in an alleyway near his dorm. Little does he know that this camera holds the key to unraveling the truth about Caesar’s dark past. Driven by his need for justice and armed with the camera, Woojin ventures deeper into the danger, using the camera’s footage to navigate a web of deceit and uncover shocking secrets that could cost him his life. The tension escalates as he races against time to expose Caesar’s crimes before they catch up to him.

Funny how life can throw a whole circus your way in just one day. Ava Patel, a rising star in City X’s modeling scene, thought she was finally catching her big break—until she discovered her manager, who also happened to be her boyfriend, had cleaned out her bank account and disappeared without a trace. To make matters worse, he didn’t just vanish—he left her for a woman Ava had never even heard of. Betrayal? Check. Broke? Check. Heartbroken and humiliated? Triple check. But just when she thought rock bottom couldn’t get any deeper, fate decided to bring a shovel. Enter Liam Carter, a brooding billionaire tycoon with a chip on his shoulder and an outrageous request: he wanted Ava to go undercover, pretending to be someone she’s not, in order to spy on his business rival, Ethan Torres. At first, Ava actually considered the offer—until she saw the name. Ethan Torres. Her high school BULLY! The arrogant, insufferable bully who once made her life a living hell. Absolutely not. But money talks, and in Ava’s case, it screamed. After some serious inner conflict—and a glance at her empty bank account—she agreed. Not just because the paycheck could buy her a brand-new life, but because there were some personal scores she hadn’t finished settling. Ava had unfinished business with Ethan Torres. Now the real question is: can she swallow her pride, fake a smile, and get close to the man she loathes for the sake of the mission? And what exactly is Ava planning behind those smirks and stilettos?

A girl awakens in a vast meadow of violet flowers, a crystal lake stretching endlessly before her. She does not know her name. She does not know why she is here. Memories elude her, slipping through her grasp like water. Yet something lingers—an echo of something lost, something buried. When a chance encounter pulls her into a world brimming with power, deception, and whispers of an unraveling fate, she must confront the one truth she cannot escape: Some things are forgotten for a reason. But in a world where the past refuses to stay buried, how long before it comes for her? Author here: Starting from 2/25/25, I have been updating all the chapters. I recommend that readers who have already read them take the time to reread everything :) UPDATES EVERY SUNDAY.

All Ryan ever wanted was to dive into the unknown possibilities of magic in a world where magic is just tricks and deception And when he got a sliver of hope in that area, you best believe it he took it like a dying man's last breath. But what if magic is not all he thought it to be? What if instead of the wonders of magic there are horrors so terrifying that even the Gods abandoned it. Join Ryan as he unfolds the wonders, horrors and the mysteries of magic

[From the stories of Azuden0, Volume 3. Revelation, the Downfall. Chapter 2, Darkness's Uprising.] Achan Allare has spent his life running from his father’s legacy. A man once revered as the greatest Babaylan, a Spiritual Healer, whose supposed miracles once inspired awe. But Achan knows the truth: his father was no miracle worker. The power that once made him legendary had long since withered, tainted by the abuse of such power. Yet, unwilling to let go of his status, his father continued the illusion by using him. Forced into the role of a vessel, Achan became the façade of his father’s failing power, paraded before desperate souls who clung to false hope. And when the deception finally caught up with them, it cost his father his life. Now, Achan lives a quiet, ordinary existence- free from superstition, free from manipulation. Until they come. An influential family, desperate enough to believe. Taken against his will, Achan is thrust into a world he vowed to leave behind, commanded to take his father’s place and restore the health of their company’s sole heir. He refuses. He knows the cost of deception, knows the ruin that comes from clinging to fading miracles. But when he uncovers the truth behind their illness- a Curse that shouldn’t exist, that spreads suffering beyond its victims. He finds himself unable to turn away. With his freedom slipping through his fingers, Achan faces an impossible choice: fight against the truth he never wanted to reveal or embrace the very deception that destroyed his father- before it destroys him too. Bound to the heir through forces beyond his control, he must unravel dark secrets, confront the specter of his father’s past, and decide whether to wield a power he never asked for. But with danger lurking in the shadows, the question remains. Will he escape, or has he already been claimed by the legacy he tried to outrun? Azuden0 All Rights Reserved Book cover done in Canva, photos from Pinterest. Started: April 26, 2025 Ended: June 08, 2025

Six students are trapped in an abandoned school, forced into a deadly game. Each has a secret role: Killer, VIP, Detective, or Innocent. If the Killer marks the VIP three times, the VIP dies. To survive, the others must figure out who the Killer is—before it's too late. Trust fades fast. Tensions rise. Lies, secrets, and betrayals threaten to destroy the group from within. One wrong move… and someone dies. Who will survive the game of deception?

In a fantasy world rising from the ashes of fallen empires, the threads of past and present intertwine in the kingdom of Arcadia. Amidst the schemes of noble families, secret councils, and supernatural abilities born from the fall of a mysterious meteor, individuals find themselves trapped in a web of deception and betrayal. A bloody legacy, a silent revolution brewing, and a world on the brink of collapse. However, most importantly... who will sit on the throne of Newfear?

In the vibrant world of Divine, where magic flows as both positive and negative, a force of magic that shapes all life, from human to beast. Humanity constantly battles the monstrous beasts lurking beyond their kingdoms. Young Kenshin Hoshimiya begins his at the esteemed Magic Acadamy, armed with a deceptively simple yet powerful ability, kenshin`s focus is clear: to rise through the ranks and prove himself worthy of confronting the darkness and achieving his ultimate goal.

BOOK 1 of LUNA'S DIARIES: Secrets, Lies, and Deception ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ Luna Harper, a senior high school student of Greenfield University, is also known to be the reigning Queen since freshman year. She's known to be the Queen of Bad Behavior but the Sweet and Proper Daughter of the Harper Industries. She truly has it all - the fame, the status, and beauty. She went missing for a year and returned to the University with a secret and is as if everything is still perfect. Her life isn't the same as before anymore because of one mistake that ruined her life. She has become a fragile girl that is walking with a ticking bomb. Her everything suddenly became nothing until she met Nathaniel Cooper. ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ SCHEDULE: Every Sunday and Wednesday 18:00 GMT 8:00+ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ Follow me on my Social Media accounts for more updates: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theanneleen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/theannleen ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ ⤬ DISCLAIMER: Image used for the book cover is not mine. All Rights Reserved to its owner.

In a society where identity is a precarious balance between truth and illusion, Darwin Asrael grapples with a unique curse: his skin, which is sensitive to the sun, binds him to the overlooked niches of the public. When he encounters his doppelgänger, Gabriel, He is unexpectedly introduced to the clandestine Hemlock organization. He becomes an unlikely detective, solving crimes as night descends, and leaving Gabriel to perform his role in daylight. But as Darwin investigates a series of chilling murders linked to a mysterious author who documents crime, he unveils layers of deception, drawing Darwin deeper into a web of intrigue where nothing is as it seems. As he follows these narratives' trails, he begins to doubt his own identity, realizing the stories may be more associated with his existence than he ever imagined.

“I want you Lana. I want to own you in every way that matters, I want you in my bed every night for three months, and on paper as my wife. I’ll get your niece back, secure my throne… but feelings? That’s not a part of this deal.” When Lana Hart’s niece is kidnapped and a staggering ransom threatens what little life she’s built, help comes from the last man she ever expected, Lucien Crane, a powerful billionaire who makes her an offer as outrageous as it is tempting. Lucien needs a partner to secure his inheritance and take over his family empire. Lana needs money and influence, fast. But what starts as a calculated arrangement quickly spirals into dangerous desire and unraveling secrets, especially when Lana’s past collides with Lucien’s dark legacy… and both of them must decide what price they’re willing to pay for love.

Saving a magical gothic world is already too much for one boy to bear, but leading the church of a powerful goddess alongside a swarm of nuns who all want his attention? Lucian Bishop might just be out of his depth. But what choice does he have? After transmigrating into Altareign — a magical dark world filled with rune magic, the occult, demons, and heretics — Lucian's task is deceptively simple: Destroy the shadow that threatens the world, unite the Church, and end the use of dark magic! Heavy is the head that wears the halo… but with a convent of powerful (and gorgeous) nuns by his side, perhaps the path of divinity won’t be so difficult after all.

I was kidnapped. Shackled. Shoved into a world where women are either worked to death or used until they’re broken. They called it an island. I call it a prison wrapped in paradise. Then I met him. Alex — the heir to the empire that enslaved me. The coldest man I’ve ever seen. Eyes like ice. Words like knives. A prince carved by cruelty. Raised to destroy anything soft. But he didn’t destroy me. He became obsessed instead. And I? I began to understand the monster behind the mask — not to love him, but to use him. Because I’m not here to survive. I’m here to end it all. To burn the empire from the inside. Even if it means sleeping beside the enemy. Even if it means loving the villain in a world with no heroes. This isn’t a love story. It’s a war. And I will win.

THE LAST MARINE– Series Synopsis The world ends not with a bang, but with a prayer and a shattered test tube. Marine Quinn Calloway, a man accustomed to the structured chaos of war, finds himself on leave in the deceptively peaceful mid-sized city of New Havenburg when the unthinkable happens. Dr. Lucian Kael, a brilliant and devoutly religious scientist at the prestigious Blackwood Research Institute, driven by a fervent desire to unlock humanity's "divine potential," makes a catastrophic miscalculation. His experimental "Kael Strain" virus, designed for benign purposes, is accidentally unleashed, and its effects are swift, brutal, and biblical in their apocalyptic scope.

In a world of violence and deception , Danielle ‘Asesina’ Gonzalez is a product of her environment. Trained by her father, a ruthless crime lord. Diane must confront the darkness within herself and make a choice: continue down the path of destruction or forge a new path, one that leads to redemption and freedom.

One contract. One year. Zero feelings. Emily Torres signed her name to save her brother. Liam Westwood signed to bury a secret. But neither expected sparks—let alone passion that burns hotter than the lies they’re both hiding. In a penthouse full of rules and a heart full of scars, Emily finds herself tangled in a web of mafia ties, wolf-blooded truths, and a husband who plays the game too well. In this dangerous dance of deception, love was never supposed to be on the table. But fate doesn't care about rules.