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Empire of Lies: Secrets

**Empire of Lies** is a dark, twist-laden thriller set in the opulent, cutthroat corridors of Blackwood Academy—a place where power is currency, and every secret hides a knife.  When Sienna Moreau, a brilliant but haunted new student, is thrust into a world of corruption and murder, she quickly learns that nothing is as it seems. As a string of high-profile deaths—Genevieve, Lauren, Lena, Reina, and more—rock the academy, Sienna finds damning evidence that could shatter the elite’s carefully constructed facade. With her very name now on a hit list, the stakes are deadly high. Torn between the protective, enigmatic Damien Sterling and the mysterious Ezra Calloway—whose loyalty remains murky—Sienna’s desperate quest for the truth takes a harrowing turn. As the body count rises, the influential Celeste Davenport manipulates events with a charming smile that conceals ruthless ambition, while the enigmatic Killian Voss lurks in the background—his every move as unpredictable as it is intriguing. Torn between dangerous alliances and haunted by betrayals, Sienna must risk everything to unveil the truth before the academy—and her own life—are consumed by the empire of lies. Caught in a perilous web of betrayal, Sienna must navigate a labyrinth of dangerous alliances and shifting loyalties. As she races to expose the corruption that has claimed innocent lives, the lines between friend and foe blur—and the price of truth becomes immeasurably steep. In a world where secrets are weapons and trust is a fatal luxury, **Empire of Lies** challenges you to question every truth. With its explosive twists, relentless suspense, and a finale that leaves the ultimate villain at large, this electrifying saga sets the stage for an even darker, more unpredictable Season 2. Will Sienna and her allies bring down the empire of deceit, or will the true masterminds continue to rule in the shadows? The revolution has begun—and nothing will ever be the same.
Db_Novels · 273 Views

Mr. CEO's Ex-Wife: A Cunning Comeback

“Chantelle Bently, you’re a murderer! Why are you still alive? You should have been the one to die!” Daniel shoved her away furiously, his face as dark and empty as the black suit he wore. Chantelle was caught off guard and lost her balance, falling hard onto her pregnant belly. The pain was unbearable, and she cried out as her body trembled. Chantelle shook her head desperately. “I told you, it wasn’t me! It was Kate!” In a trembling voice, she pleaded, “Daniel, how many times do I have to say this before you believe me? I didn’t betray your family or the Wilson Group Of Companies, and I didn’t cause your grandfather’s death.” Anger and resentment appeared in Daniel’s eyes as he threw the divorce settlement in Chantelle’s face. “Sign this now! From this day forward, I’ll make you pay a thousand times for everything you’ve done!” The sight of the document struck Chantelle like a dagger to her heart. Her whole body froze as if she had been cast into the icy wastelands of Hell. **** Her twin sister framed her, and her perfect family was destroyed on Christmas Eve. Things got worse when her husband handed her a divorce agreement. A month later, rumors spread that she had died in prison from depression. Six years later, she returned with a new face to take her revenge. She was beautiful but dangerous. Daniel felt both devastated and irritated when he saw the mysterious woman. She had the same name as his dead ex-wife, whom he hated most and the one he believed was responsible for his grandfather’s death. Despite his anger, he couldn’t deny the strong attraction he felt toward her. In fact, he was fatally obsessed and addicted to her, and the anger that had controlled him for six years slowly started to crumble.
AnnaShannel_Lin · 19.1K Views

Brother In Law's Secret Seed

Before the wedding, Wyne Scoot, a genius doctor who specializes in medicine, Kate Scoot's eldest granddaughter, was kidnapped. The kidnapping incident was witnessed by Ricardo Elmer, CEO of Elmer Group Center, the man who saved Wyne was almost defiled after being given an aphrodisiac. But because of the aphrodisiac, Ricardo was forced to touch the poor lady. After that, Wyne woke up and went to the place where his wedding was being held. She stops the wedding that was about to marry Herman to Susan - his half-sister and reveals his kidnapping planned by Susan. Herman was forced to marry Wyne, and because Herman hated Wyne, he exiled the girl to the pavilion behind his house. The husband did not know that she was the mysterious and genius CEO of Scoot Group, who had a mission to take revenge on David, Imelda - his father's second wife, and Susan, who killed Ratna - his father's first wife and his biological mother. Slowly the three people were made miserable. But at the same time, she was pregnant with Ricardo's seed, which she kept and kept secret from the world. Then, six years later, Ricardo returned to Jakarta, a widower with no children and paralyzed in both legs. He was determined to find Wyne had made him fall in love and saved his life in a plane crash in California. When he was about to go to Herman's second wedding, he met Bella was almost hit by a car. Then he also met Wyne at the wedding, he was shocked because it turned out that Wyne used to be married to Herman, and now her crush is suing Herman for divorce in front of Gordon, Kate, David, and the guests. After that, he approached Wyne and was shocked because Bella was his biological daughter. But he didn't know there were Keanu and Kelvin, Bella's twin brothers. What happens next?
Sofia_Zelmira · 7.7K Views

Screwing Up The Golden Child (BL)

Call it petty or perhaps foolish, if you will, but to Lauren, his small revenge became the last saving straw in his drowning life. Lauren became suicidal after finding out that his parents were both alive but had discarded him as a baby right after his birth just for being born different and yet raised his twin sister with so much love and affection. So as a coping mechanism, he made it his life mission to teach them a small lesson by denying his sister, Laura, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved as a little token of payment for this unfairness. For years, Lauren lay in wait as he worked as a bar host and planned his simple but well-elaborated revenge against his parents' "golden child." But finding out that he was pregnant with another man's baby not so long after the wedding was never part of his plans. So Lauren knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before his "husband" found out that he had been duped. He needs to RUN! So what happens when this said husband too has no intention of letting him get away with this scot-free and intends to find his "fake" wife and make sure that he pays for his deception? What happens then when he realises that the man that he has been searching for is none other than the very husband that he has been running away from? Will he go and claim him back, or will he let his sister be with him, rather? And what if, while Lauren thought that everything that was happening was as a result of his own game plan, he was rather just a pawn in someone else's chess? *** Note: This author would not give warnings for any scene in the book. So please make sure that you're in the right frame of mind before you start reading. Thank you.
Abbiex · 459 Views

Screwing Up

Call it petty or perhaps foolish, if you will, but to Lauren, his small revenge became the last saving straw in his drowning life. Lauren became suicidal after finding out that his parents were both alive but had discarded him as a baby right after his birth just for being born different and yet raised his twin sister with so much love and affection. So as a coping mechanism, he made it his life mission to teach them a small lesson by denying his sister, Laura, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved as a little token of payment for this unfairness. For years, Lauren lay in wait as he worked as a bar host and planned his simple but well-elaborated revenge against his parents' "golden child." But finding out that he was pregnant with another man's baby not so long after the wedding was never part of his plans. So Lauren knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before his "husband" found out that he had been duped. He needs to RUN! So what happens when this said husband too has no intention of letting him get away with this scot-free and intends to find his "fake" wife and make sure that he pays for his deception? What happens then when he realises that the man that he has been searching for is none other than the very husband that he has been running away from? Will he go and claim him back, or will he let his sister be with him, rather? And what if, while Lauren thought that everything that was happening was as a result of his own game plan, he was rather just a pawn in someone else's chess? *** Note: This author would not give warnings for any scene in the book. So please make sure that you're in the right frame of mind before you start reading. Thank you.
Abbiex · 1.3K Views

La Gatita del Villano

``` —¿Qué?! ¿Me convierto en un gatito... al final del mundo? —Kate miró sus pequeñas extremidades con desesperación. Observó a los demás que despertaron habilidades extrañas y poderosas mientras que ella se transformaba en un pequeño gato sin ninguna habilidad de combate. Quería llorar. Afortunadamente, este pequeño gato tiene un dueño. Su severo profesor que parecía frío e insensible. Sin otra opción, Kate solo puede seguirlo. ... —Kyle miró al pequeño gato en su brazo, que mostraba una mirada inocente. —¿Alguna vez has visto a un gato actuando coquetamente después de robar comida para esconder su culpa? —¿Alguna vez has visto a un gato bañándose tan felizmente? —¿Alguna vez has visto a un gato... transformarse en una niña pequeña? —Viendo a la niña pequeña con orejas de gato y una cola linda, Kyle suspiró y decidió convertirse en el padre de la niña y enseñarle el camino del mundo. —Pero cuando la niña con orejas de gato de repente se convirtió en una adulta... —Kyle se quedó en silencio. ... Únete al discord para charlar con el autor y otros lectores: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB Agradecimiento especial a Jiyen (usuario de webnovel Cookiejiyen) por haber creado la hermosa portada *enviando corazones* ... Otras novelas: —Flores florecen del campo de batalla [completa] —Bajo el velo de la noche [completa] —7 Caminos de los Lirios [en largo hiato] —1 Año de comienzo [completa] —Dama Villana [completa] —Ciencia y Fantasía [completa] —2 Años de Reinicio [completa] —Leyenda olvidada de la flor ensangrentada [en curso] —La Emperatriz Silenciosa [completa] ... Sígueme en IG: @sora100518 ```
Sorahana · 81K Views

The Leper King's Healer

After a tragic accident that sent her back 845 years in time to the year 1177, in the Middle Ages, during the reign of Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, Kate Mitchell, a wealthy business tycoon in the pharmaceutical industry, a gifted ex-military, a pharmacologist and botanist, and a brilliant archer from 2022, wakes up as Lady Philippa, a pretty, innocent, frail, and proper young lady of House Antioch, with whom she shares nothing in common. She realised she had died on that day, and her soul travels back in time and takes over the body of Philippa, a helpless lady who would face tragedy, betrayal, and scandal before dying young and heartbroken. She chose to live as Philippa because she had a second chance at life and only one goal in mind: to live and survive at any cost. To succeed, she must thrive and learn to live in the Medieval era, where nothing is common for her, and, above all, she must avoid an arranged marriage, which will doom Phillipa to death after a terrible heartbreak. Lady Philippa, unfortunately, is about to be engaged to an unknown man, and she must devise a plan to prevent this from happening. Kate's background as an ex-military officer, pharmacologist, and botanist, as well as her limited knowledge of history, will be invaluable in surviving the historical mediaeval times when modern technology was out of reach. However, she requires the assistance of the reigning king, Baldwin IV, who is suffering from leprosy at the time. She'll have to take control of the situation. It is up to Kate's bravery and intelligence to find a way to persuade Baldwin IV to help her, and she has few options other than joining his royal court. Will the king accept her, or will she perish as the body's original owner? Will she be able to change her destiny? Alternatively, will she be able to find the love and family she seeks?
Gayle · 112.3K Views

The Curse of Thornhaven manor

When Ivy Wren inherits Thornhaven Manor, a crumbling estate shrouded in legend and mystery, she sees it as a chance to escape her empty life and start anew. But the manor is more than just a hauntingly beautiful relic of the past—it’s a place where shadows move of their own accord, secrets are buried in its walls, and an ancient power stirs beneath its foundations. At the heart of the mystery is Gabriel Thornhaven, the brooding and enigmatic guardian of the estate. Gabriel is as much a prisoner of the manor as its protector, bound by a curse tied to a powerful relic known as the Veilglass. Drawn together by forces neither of them can explain, Ivy and Gabriel share an undeniable connection that defies reason, a connection that deepens even as Gabriel tries to push her away. As Ivy uncovers the truth about the Veilglass and its ties to a dark, malevolent force, she finds herself at the center of a centuries-old battle between light and shadow. The relic whispers to her, calling her with promises of power and answers, even as it threatens to consume her. Gabriel, haunted by his past and his growing feelings for Ivy, is determined to protect her at all costs—even if it means risking his own humanity. But as the tension between them ignites into passion, Ivy and Gabriel must confront not only the curse that binds them but also the shadows that lurk within themselves. With time running out and the Veilglass’s power growing, Ivy and Gabriel must decide: will they succumb to the darkness, or will their bond be the key to breaking the curse and saving them both? Thornhaven’s Curse is a steamy, atmospheric romance filled with forbidden desires, tantalizing mysteries, and a love that could either shatter the darkness—or be consumed by it.
Kate_Taylor_7473 · 4.4K Views

Love at World's End

[World's End: 02:23:59:53] Lauren Whittaker thought she had enough to deal with: a ruthless stepfamily, a neglectful father, and a life of endless work. But when a mysterious countdown virus appears on her phone, ticking toward what seems like the end of the world, things go from bad to apocalyptic. As society crumbles and terrifying monsters emerge, it seems no one is safe. Not even the military can hold back the tide of destruction. Just when Lauren thinks it can't get any worse, a blood-soaked stranger appears before her, speaking a language she doesn't understand. But there's one problem. She's seen him before... in her dreams. Kylar's pack has only one route for survival: to escape their dying world, as prophecy foretold. There's only one problem... Their ancient prophet has passed. In the new world, they enter into unfolding chaos. Monsters pour in from their world and others. It's a fight to survive, but there's hope. This new world is a land of abundant resources. He just needs to find their new prophet, and they can all survive. But when he does, everything's wrong. For one, she isn't Lycan. She's human. And he's inexplicably drawn to her, wanting to claim her for his own. Chaos is unfolding. Bodies line the streets. Lauren's fight for survival becomes a battle against fate itself. What secrets do her dreams hold, and why does this man want to keep her for his own...? -- [NOTICE: JANUARY 2024] LAWE will be paused until later in 2025, in order to give the author time to work on her WSA competition entry and allow her hand and wrist to heal further before putting it through the stress of too many daily updates of books. -- This book contains: Dark themes, death, smut. (All hail the smut.)
Lenaleia · 113.4K Views
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