Consumed By Deception

Layla Monroe had lost her parents at a very young age and was raised by her grandmother who meant the world to her.... Layla was devastated after watching the home her grandmother owned and the little town she grew up being destroyed by a big shot billionaire which led to her grandmother's death. "I will make them pay for taking her away from me"She cried sorrowfully. What happens when Layla meets the billionaire who is responsible for the death of her grandmother; Will she still be able to go on with her revenge or will she end up falling in love with him?

Rejected by the Moon, Chosen by Fate The night of the Blood Moon was supposed to seal Aurora’s fate as Luna. Instead, it shattered her world. When Alpha Kian, the mate she had loved since childhood, discovers she carries another’s child, he rejects her without mercy—breaking their bond in front of the entire pack. Stripped of her title, cast out, and branded a disgrace, Aurora is forced to flee, carrying nothing but heartbreak and an unborn heir to a legacy she never asked for. But the Moon Goddess does not abandon her own. In the depths of her despair, she crosses paths with him—a man more powerful, more ruthless, and far more dangerous than the mate who cast her aside. The world calls him a monster. A beast. A heartless Alpha feared by all. But to Aurora, he is something far worse… her second-chance mate. Now, as her past hunts her and dark forces rise, Aurora must make a choice: Forgive the mate who shattered her… or embrace the one who would burn the world for her. But destiny is not kind, and when the truth behind her rejection is revealed, Aurora realizes… she was never just a rejected Luna. She is the key to a prophecy that could destroy them all. ---

Elena Carter’s world shatters when her family loses everything overnight. Desperate to uncover the truth behind her father’s downfall, she strikes a dangerous deal—marry Adrian Sinclair, the cold and calculating billionaire who had a hand in her family's ruin. But this marriage is nothing more than a contract. One year. No emotions. No expectations. Yet, as secrets unravel and hidden truths come to light, Elena finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew. Why is Adrian protecting her? What is he hiding? And why does the line between deception and reality keep blurring? In a world where power is everything and trust is a luxury, falling in love was never part of the plan. But when the past comes knocking, will their fragile arrangement survive... or will the truth destroy them both?........

Li Yue, a princess from ancient times, was betrayed by the man she once loved—her trusted knight, Lin Cheng. On the eve of her political marriage to a ruthless warlord, a mysterious phenomenon swaps her soul with Song Rui, a modern-day journalist. Struggling to adjust to their new realities, both women attempt to return to their rightful timelines. However, as they uncover secrets from their pasts and presents, their initial desperation to swap back is replaced by something more profound. In the modern world, Li Yue is stunned to discover that Lin Cheng has been reincarnated as a beloved top-tier actor—charming, adored, and seemingly perfect. But beneath his flawless image, he remains the same deceitful, power-hungry man. As she pieces together the dark truths behind his success, Li Yue is faced with a choice: destroy him and expose his lies, or let history repeat itself? Meanwhile, in the past, Song Rui—now trapped in Li Yue’s body—struggles to navigate palace intrigue and the looming marriage to Feng Xuan, a ruthless warlord feared across the land. Initially determined to resist, she slowly begins to see beyond his cold, brutal exterior. But as conspiracies unravel, she realizes that their fates were intertwined long before she arrived. Two women. Two timelines. One twisted destiny. As their souls remain connected through dreams, will they reclaim their own lives, or will love and vengeance rewrite their fates forever?

"I love you." "But I don’t." Well this should be awkward. Good thing Ace got transmigrated to another world not long after! But wait— "Xiao Zhi, I can't love you. Go find someone else." Did he just wake up to a rejection? Coincidence? But not all hopes lost, maybe the gods above took pity on him because of this. [You have received the standard transmigration package: A system.] "Will it help me find love?" [Maybe hoes.] "Huh? Wha—?" [Go grab a hoe and start farming!] And so begins the beautiful story of Ace tackling anything the author will be throwing into the story. A story where even the author doesn’t quite know what’s going on? Sounds dangerous. "Mother says to marry the person who feeds you." – Liu Mei "Brother says never to accept food from strangers, including street stalls." – Shan Yifeng "Me? Uh... maybe just to live a long life? I'm raising two pigs." – Xiao Zhi (Ace) "Hey!" – Shan Yifeng & Liu Mei.

Devastated after a sufferable marriage, and the mysterious disappearance of her first love, Ashley Harrington really thought life couldn't break her any further-until finally it did. Left homeless, pregnant, and betrayed by those she trusted most, Ashley’s only hope is to reclaim her daughter and take revenge on the man who destroyed her life. But when Lorenzo Grey, the man who vanished years ago, reappears with not just secrets darker than she imagined, but charms she couldn't resist, Ashley must decide if she can trust him again. Just as those sparks of love are rekindled, they will face deadly enemies, buried betrayals, and a shocking revelation that connects them together in ways neither can imagine. With everything at stake, Ashley fights not only for her future but also for a love that refuses to die.

Princess Thalia, a knight in training, embarks on a journey into the cursed land of the Welch, where vampires and magical creatures roam. There, she meets Kaelen, the son of the first vampire, and the two are bound by an undeniable love. When Kaelen turns Thalia into a vampire to be with her forever, their union sets off a chain of events that threatens to shatter both worlds. As darkness rises, Thalia must choose where her loyalties lie and how far she’s willing to go to protect those she loves.

Davina Scott was a spoiled rich girl and always believed that her choices were the best. Till her boyfriend murdered her. Before that, she believed her boyfriend was her chosen Mr. Right, and she tried every way to woo him. What she did not know was that her bf was playing hard to get, and in the meantime, he coveted her assets and her rich family. Because of her irrational choice, her family sacrificed everything to wake her up. And eventually she sacrificed her own life. Now she was reborn. She was no longer the spoiled girl, and she was determined to make her vicious bf pay! Meanwhile, she finally returned to her Mr. Right...

Melisa was a lonely girl destined to be unloved, but fate had other plans when she began having strange dreams—visions of a life where she was forgotten, abandoned, and trapped in a loveless marriage. Forced by her parents to stand at the wedding altar in her sister’s place, she was meant to marry Tristan Soveir, the notorious playboy. But fate twisted once more, and the groom was also swapped—to none other than Leonard Soveir, Tristan’s eldest brother and the powerful heir of the Soveir family. Thrown into an unexpected marriage, Melisa is no longer the timid girl who once faded into the background. This time, she refuses to be a mere substitute for Olivia. With memories of her dream guiding her, she steps forward to change her fate. Follow her journey as she unravels the mystery behind these dreams and fights to carve a new path for herself. Will she still remain in her sister’s shadow, or will she claim a life of her own? "I will never become the pathetic me from my dreams."

In a cosmos where gods and Archons dictate the flow of fate, one man defies destiny itself. Kael Ardyn awakens in the Abyss—a man who should not exist, marked by a sigil that defies reality itself. With no past and only fragmented memories of another life, he soon learns the truth: his very presence is an anomaly, a mistake the universe seeks to erase. Hunted by cosmic forces and entities beyond comprehension, Kael discovers a power unlike any other—a magic that can rewrite existence. But it comes with a condition. The more he wields it, the closer he comes to annihilation. To survive, he does not seek honor. He seeks control. Manipulation, deception, and ambition become his weapons as he infiltrates kingdoms, shatters alliances, and bends even the strongest of heroes to his will. When he sets his sights on the hero’s beloved, a forbidden romance becomes a dangerous game of power and desire. Yet in the shadows lurks something even more terrifying—an entity that whispers of Kael’s true purpose. The Archons fear him. The balance trembles. And as the gods hesitate, Kael takes what is his, one piece at a time. For if fate rejects him, he will become fate itself.

Clara, upon dying, found herself lying in an unfamiliar bed within an unfamiliar room, with lots of unfamiliar faces greeting her, being addressed as someone who is very important in a whole nation. Only to found out that she have entered the book she used to read when she was in her previous world. And not just that, but as someone who is fated to die and kill herself because of her family's ill treatment towards her! However, as she live with her family, she realizes something...that the things that are happening with her current life is completely different from the book! How is she going to live in that world not knowing what's going to happen next?! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Hii! Cat here! I just want to tell everyone that English is not my first language, so my choice of words may not be related to what I'm trying to imply. But, I'm sure that I'll get better as I continue writing this story. Please bear with me! By the way, the image on the book cover is not mine and I only found it from Pinterest! If the owner wants me to take it down, please notify me and I'd gladly obey! Additionally, the setting of my story is not placed in Earth but in a different world, only thought of and created by my little brain. Everything about this universe will be explained as the story goes by, so please look forward to it! Thank you! - cathcatya

She never thought she’d marry someone like Damien Lancaster — ruthless, cold, dangerously irresistible. But when desperation leads to a contract marriage, she’s not about to submit to his control. Damien wants a revenge wife, not a love wife. But everything shifts when Elena confronts him and becomes an obsession he can’t shake. Their fight of wills sets ablaze something neither can extinguish, yet secrets trickling into darkness—secrets that could shatter them both. But with betrayal waiting in the wings, and enemies surrounding him, Damien is faced with a heartbreaking decision: Will he give up all thoughts of revenge, just to save the one woman who ever made him feel alive?

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] High School Kings and Queens SEASON 1, VOLUME 1 [Main story completed] 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 [Ongoing] 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.

Her pulse thundered as his hands roamed her body, claiming, teasing, igniting a fire she had no intention of extinguishing. She barely knew him—his name a whisper on her lips, his past a mystery. But right now, none of that mattered. His breath was hot against her ear. "You can still walk away." She should. Every fiber of logic told her to. But when his lips crashed against hers, reason shattered. Tonight, she wasn’t searching for love. She was surrendering to lust. To the stranger who would ruin her in the most delicious way.

A dark curse. Bloody, violent murders. And a long awaited reunion throw Aleksasha's ordered world into disarray. Aleksasha was born to be the perfect noblewoman and then her family was brutally murdered in a conspiracy that spans beyond her years. When she was on the brink of ruin, the brooding Duke Matias Volkov married her when all of the kingdom turned their backs on the cursed daughter of a ruined house. After they exchange vows, Matias leaves Aleksasha to build their hiuse as he fights in a distant battlefield for 10 years. When Matias returns as a war hero he bears both scars and the spoils of war including a stunning and enigmatic woman named Selene. As Aleksasha’s hard-won position as the lady of the estate is threatened, she must confront deepening betrayal. Torn between reclaiming her rightful place and the dangerous allure of a new rival, Aleksasha battles her darkest fears. Long forgotten magic burns within her, desperately seeking release as outside forces strive to rip her marriage and her power apart. Cover Art by Nicoy Guevarra (https://www.nguevarrart.com) Discord: https://discord.gg/Y79vUr4mrf Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/studiohnh

In a world of wealth, power, and whispered betrayals, Jade Sinclair is an outsider. When she marries **Alexander Middleton**, heir to a powerful and ruthless family, she knows the life she’s stepping into is one of scrutiny and silent warfare. But what no one knows is that Jade didn’t just marry into this world for love—she has her own secrets, her own motives. At every turn, she faces resistance. **Victoria Middleton**, Alexander’s calculating mother, sees her as nothing more than an inconvenience, an unworthy intruder in their empire. And then there’s **Liliana Carter**, Alexander’s ex and the woman society expected him to marry, who is determined to reclaim her place by his side. But Jade is no naive socialite. She knows that in a world like this, survival isn’t about playing by the rules—it’s about rewriting them. When **Lady Eleanor Middleton**, the true matriarch of the family, summons Jade for a private meeting, everything changes. The old woman sees more than Jade expected, sensing the deeper game at play. As the stakes rise, Jade is forced to confront not just the enemies in plain sight but the ones lurking in the shadows—secrets buried within the Middleton family that could destroy them all. As deception weaves through every relationship and trust becomes the most dangerous currency, Jade must decide:Is love worth the price of power? And in a game where masks are everything, who will survive when the veil is finally lifted

"I’ll accept it. But only if you promise me two things. First, find the people who killed my parents and destroyed my village. Second, protect the woman who broke my heart." A deal made by the dying Isaac. Betrayed. Hunted. Left to die. Isaac was nothing more than a lowly Class E farm boy, deemed worthless by the world. His life should have ended in that mysterious cave… Until an ancient voice called out to him. A being sealed for thousands of years offered him a choice: Fade into nothing… or give his body to the being so its soul could enter Isaac's body and use it to walk the earth once more. Now, with terrifying powers and a system guiding his path, Isaac will carve his name into history. Those who mocked him will cower. Those who abandoned him will beg for mercy. The weak are prey. The strong rule. And Isaac? He’s done being just a farmer. ------------------------------------------ Note: In this novel, the system is a support-type system(Mid-Level Sytem). It doesn’t directly make the protagonist overpowered but enhances his abilities, provides information, and helps him grow stronger through his own actions. Isaac must rely on his skills, intelligence, and strategy to survive and evolve. The system will guide him, but it won’t fight for him...(But who knows? Maybe one day, he’ll become something more…)

[COMPLETED] Abigail Snow accidentally caught her fiancé being intimate with her sister. She learned that her fiancé had only used her to advance his business and had never truly loved her. Heartbroken, Abigail called off the engagement and left everything behind to start a new life with nothing. At her lowest point, she met Sawyer, a hidden tycoon who helped her rebuild her life and seek justice against those who made her suffer. As Abigail begins to fall in love with Sawyer, his childhood sweetheart reappears, causing doubt and confusion for her. _____ Author Novel: 1. DAMN! I FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM (Completed) 2. The Bride Of Immortal Crown Prince (Completed) 3. Rebirth: Dancing In My Destiny (Completed) 4. The Billionaire's Genius Wife (Completed) 5. Rebirth As The Vampire Lord's Wife (Completed) 6. My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back (Completed) 7. Betrayed by Fiance, Embraced by Hidden Tycoon (Completed) _____ How to contact me: >> Instagram account: authorpurplelight >> FB Page: Author_Purplelight >> Join my Discord Server: https://bit.ly/purplelightserver _____ Notes: The book cover belongs to the author. Please don't reuse it!

Dylan pulled back when Olivia used her hands to push his head closer to her. The blazing stare he gave burnt her soul directly, "Pull my head one more time and I'll fuck you while hanging you from the ceiling. " he blurted out without any remorse. Olivia, once the epitome of love and sacrifice, now seeks vengeance. Sold out by her beloved, she's imprisoned and humiliated. But Olivia's true identity as a billionaire's girlfriend and heiress to a powerful family will be her instrument of revenge. Those who wronged her will pay, cry, and regret it.

Kai's life has been nothing short of brutal ever since his parents were killed. It's a life filled with constant torture and forced labor while constantly being ridiculed. He can no longer handle it... until one day he doesn't have to, Kai dies and much to his surprise he's been given a second chance at life after being reincarnated into a new magic filled world. Will he use this as a chance to live the life his parents always wanted him to live? or does fate have something else in store for Kai?

“P-please let me go..” I stammered and before I knew it, I was word vomiting while crying. “—I won’t return. You won’t ever see me again. I know you don’t want me as a mate. You hate me, so please let me go.” I cried out. Cain’s jaw tightened with each word that left my lips “What gave you the idea that you have the power to choose what you want?” His voice was low, “You don’t get to decide what, how, and when you leave. Only I get to do that. You don’t get to leave me, you don’t get to run! You only leave when I want you to.” "I didn’t ask for this,” I whispered, trembling. “I didn’t ask to be your mate.” Cain stepped back, “Neither did I,” he muttered under his breath. “But the bond doesn’t give us a choice, does it?” ~~~~ As the only child of her late Alpha father, Avery Jae was meant to inherit her family’s legacy. But on the day of her arranged marriage to Alpha Lucian, her world crumbles. Rejected, humiliated, and cast aside for her own cousin, Avery barely escapes with her life only to find out a much deeper secret. One that changes everything. When Avery awakens, she finds herself in a foreign land, caught by the ruthless guards of the Vehiron pack, led by the infamous Alpha Cain. Tall, broad and as dangerous as the army he commands. Alpha Cain has a reputation that sends chills down the spine of even the most dangerous warriors. Haunted by his dark past, he has vowed never to take a mate, yet the moment he lays eyes on Avery, everything changes. With a single word, Avery is bound to Cain—whether he wants it or not. In a world where betrayal runs deep, can Avery ever trust the alpha who might just be her worst enemy.

A boy shaping into a brute. Coming from a unforgetrable reason if or a choice? Perhaps choices forever remain tragic. Forever descending for humanity. A never ending tale of masks and mirrors. Sam decided to take fate into his own hands to finish what the old soul of his father had started. The golden question still lingers—Will his desire ever be enough to fill the void? Will he be able to keep those who he love within him or deceved against them.. A smuggler on his way to finish the unfinished business. A depth of void. An artist living to a certain expectation, will he be able to avoid? A detective far too obsessed with a case. Could it be duty, personal, or forbidden sensational? A sweetheart leading a long way to achieve her voice. How can she make it Essential? "I've tried every method to bridge the hollowness. I may be brutal to unearth their conspiracy, an envious fire, destiny or fate. I may even be desperate and hopeless but nonetheless, I'm not a foul taker. And so I get what I desire. I snatch what I want, even if the risk might end me alone."

Ryker Romano is not just a man-he's a force of nature. The calm before the storm. The predator who watches from the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. They call him the Devil of Darkness and Deception, and they're right. He's everything I've been warned about, the enemy I've sworn to hate. Yet, fate has twisted our paths, and now I'm bound to him by a marriage neither of us can escape. Behind his cold, piercing eyes and charming facade lies a man as dangerous as they come. Every smile is calculated. Every touch is a move in his deadly game. He didn't just lure me into his web-he built it just for me, and like a moth to the flame, I couldn't resist. Now, I'm caught in the center of his world, where loyalty is a myth, and betrayal is survival. But I'm no damsel waiting to be destroyed. We're both playing a game where the stakes are our lives, and though Ryker thinks he controls every piece on the board, he's about to find out that I'm not the pawn he believes I am. I will unravel his plans, expose his darkest secrets, and when the final move is made, it will be my victory.

In the dazzling world of haute couture, Alessandra Ricci reigns supreme. A supermodel adored by millions, she commands runways and magazine covers with effortless grace. But behind the glamor lies a woman trapped in gilded chains, bound by duty to marry Luca Corsini, her family’s golden son and a billionaire untouched by their mafia ties. Matteo Corsini, the dark horse of the Corsini family, thrives in the shadows of the underworld. Ruthless and unapologetically dangerous, he’s carved his own empire within the mafia, far removed from Luca’s pristine world. Yet when Alessandra enters his life, she disrupts the order Matteo clings to. Her fiery independence and unapologetic spirit ignite a forbidden passion he cannot deny. For Alessandra, Matteo is everything she shouldn’t want—a man steeped in darkness and danger, the opposite of her safe, predictable fiancé. But the intensity of his gaze and the unspoken understanding between them pull her into a world she’s tried to avoid. As tensions rise, Viktor Castellano, Matteo’s closest ally and confidant, becomes both a voice of reason and a mirror to Matteo’s struggles. Their bond, forged in the fires of loyalty and shared battles, is tested as Matteo’s obsession with Alessandra threatens to blur the lines between family loyalty and personal desire. In a world where alliances are fragile and betrayal is deadly, Matteo must choose between his devotion to Alessandra and his loyalty to the Corsini name. Will their love be worth the price of war, or will it destroy them all? Captured by Shadows is a seductive tale of ambition, betrayal, and a love too fierce to resist, set against the backdrop of high fashion and mafia intrigue.

--- A hero summoning gone wrong lands Kaito in the middle of Demon Territory instead of the Human Kingdom. Before he can react, a furious young demon girl accuses him of being a pervert and tries to enslave him—only for the strongest Demon King to step in and claim him instead! Now stuck under a dangerously playful Demon Queen, Kaito must figure out how to escape. But thanks to his unpredictable “Unscripted Hero” class, every situation spirals into chaotic misunderstandings! Expect: -A sarcastic, unlucky protagonist -A sassy, unhelpful system -Onee-sans, tsunderes, and demon trouble -Epic moments ruined by Kaito’s own stupidity -A totally "serious" adventure (definitely not comedy) New chapters daily! (7-10 chapters per week!) Enjoyed the chaos?(⁠^⁠^⁠) Leave a comment! Your feedback fuels my insanity.

In the city of secrets and lies, can a forbidden love survive the truth? Aurora "Rory" Wynter, a brilliant and feisty art forger, is forced to work for the ruthless and enigmatic billionaire, Julian Blackwood. As they engage in a game of cat and mouse, Rory finds herself trapped in a web of deceit and desire. But when the truth about Julian's past threatens to destroy them, Rory must choose between her heart and her freedom.

A journey across worlds were Azrael fights to keep the people he loves safe from the hidden dangers of the world, as well as his cursed fate. He fights a never ending battle against the corruption of the world, going as far to plunge himself into the depths of insanity, while slowly stripping himself of everything that makes him a human just so he has enough strength to fight back against anyone who dares to get in his way. ————————— *note- first time writing a novel so it might be rough around the edges, but I am pleased with how it has started. I hope you will enjoy reading as much as I have been writing. thank you .

Text messages. Death threats. It all adds up. 18-year-old Evette Steele starts receiving cryptic texts from an unknown number. The messages become more threatening with each passing day. Desperate for answers, Evette starts to connect the dots, realizing the sender knows far more about her than they should. Evette must confront the terrifying truth that someone is out to get her—and they won't stop until she’s gone.