Lies Within

In a war-torn land where gods grant power to the worthy and sorcery tilts the scales of battle, Mason, a young warrior known as the WarHound, fights to protect his homeland from the relentless advance of the Heart Kingdom. Renowned for his unparalleled skill and cold detachment on the battlefield, Mason has carved his name into legend. But when a chance encounter with sorcery leaves him broken and near death, he is forced to confront the limits of his strength—and the depth of his pride. Will his pride as a warrior cause his downfall or will it be his strength?

You’re strong. You’ve fought, bled, survived. But what if strength isn’t enough to save the one you love? ------------ Zion and his fiancée, Myr, are chosen to become Elite Knights of Elaris. Their dream shatters when monstrous beasts ambush them, forcing them apart. Zion barely escapes death, saved by a strange, talking baby who grants him forbidden Blood power. When Zion reaches the city, he learns his affinity caps at a meager 30%—too low to become a Knight, unlike Myr, whose potential soars. Desperate, Zion defies all odds through deadly trials to find her. But when he finally does, Myr doesn’t even remember him. Now Zion must decide: can love survive when it’s forgotten?

Do you believe in magic? The answer of most will be no. But what if magic DID exsist? To some, it might just be your typical average story. But this has an element of unpredictability mixed in between. Diane Lewis was a normal teenage girl from an aristocratic family. But since she met HIM, her view of the world turned upside down. "How is that even possible?" She asked, mouth agape. He smiled at her, showing a perfect set of snow-white teeth. "With magic, anything is possible." Horn your skills and train your ability. "I will protect you." She said, with a determined gaze. "You can Barely even protect yourself. You are not strong enough." He retorted. "Then, just wait for Me to get stronger." She said, with a smile. "You have no right to be here. We cut ties remember?" He said, glaring at her fiercely. "I am not here for you. I am here for the family. I still have people I treasure here. So let me through or else..." She completed her statement by majestically drawing out her sword. So many secrets lay hidden. Injustice in the form of justice. Lies, fabricated to become truth. Deception roams around, unleashed. And a Naive girl, who had never seen the shadow that lurked around in the abyss. Will she Survive? Will she fail? It is up to you to find out.

The Alien Within Grinwall is no ordinary country, and Riverdale Academy is no ordinary school. Both are covert battlegrounds where powerful beings, hidden identities, and secret alliances shape the destiny of those who inhabit them. Among these is Tessa Caldwell, a Kaelrian alien with unmatched speed and a mysterious, water-like fragrance. Adopted by her teacher, Ms. Caldwell, Tessa tries to blend in, but her distinct blue eyes betray her origins to those who know where to look. Her life changes when Adrian, a fellow Kaelrian with a fiery aura and god-like confidence, arrives at Riverdale. Their connection is undeniable, but it attracts dangerous attention. When Adrian’s alien nature is revealed during a dramatic hospital incident, chaos erupts. Government agents are dispatched, and Principal Hammond is forced to defend Riverdale’s reputation, as students react with fear, admiration, and jealousy. Bridget Mills, Tessa’s rival, mocks her defeat by claiming she lost to an "alien," while others, like Oxlade and Karl, recount how Adrian saved them. Yet the growing tension at Riverdale is only a glimpse of greater dangers. The SSG organization, a sinister force with eyes on Tessa and Adrian, is joined by an even darker figure: Ikehara, the shadow of the sun god, and a loyal follower of Rhemon, a devil with a grudge against Solaris the true sun god, whose plans threaten the survival of the Kaelrians loyal to Solaris and Lunara (moon goddess). In the midst of a high-stakes escape from SSG, Tessa and Adrian encounter the mysterious Rhemonic people. The Rhemonics, regarding Tessa as the successor to their moon goddess, worship her, forging a powerful alliance. This new found bond brings new challenges, including a dangerous quest to gather ingredients to awaken the Rhemonic people from their limited lands and blocked memories, a curse wrought by Rhemon—a devilish force once thought to be their salvation. As Rhemon rises, threatening to control both Kaelrians and Rhemonics alike, Tessa and Adrian’s mission becomes a race against time. Along the way, Tessa uncovers her heritage as the daughter of Lunara, the moon goddess, and Solaris, the sun god. Adrian, the son of Solaris and a maid, shares a complex, divine bond with Tessa, yet both are haunted by the legacies they inherit. Amidst this conflict, Ashley Duve, a woman who shares the bed and secrets with Rhemon, fools Tessa into believing she was the moon goddess, and she entered her conscious thought, gradually eroding it away while she appears helpful and wise and seemingly innocent, Ashley’s actions soon reveal her true agenda. She uses her powers to impersonate the moon goddess, taking over Tessa’s body, manipulating events to help Ikehara gather the ingredients needed to awaken Rhemon. As Ashley’s allegiance becomes clear, Tessa and Adrian realize they cannot trust anyone, not even those closest to them. Against overwhelming threats, Tessa and Adrian must fight not only to protect each other but also to save their world. Grappling with questions of identity, loyalty, and love, their journey unfolds across various chapters of betrayal, alliances, and epic confrontations with cosmic powers. Only by unlocking the potential within themselves can Tessa and Adrian hope to survive this battle, protecting the very essence of their people and the world.

Ria, a strong and independent woman, is in love with Arun, the man who once seemed perfect for her. Their relationship was built on trust and passion, but when an unexpected betrayal shakes their foundation, Ria’s world is turned upside down. Misunderstandings, fueled by a manipulative ex and hidden truths, push them apart, leaving Ria torn between her love for Arun and her fear of being hurt again. As secrets unravel and emotions collide, Ria must decide: can she trust Arun once more, or is the damage too deep to heal? Arun, determined to win back her heart, must face the consequences of his silence and prove that his love for Ria is stronger than the lies that have haunted them.

Synopsis Anay never asked for much—just a place to belong and people he could trust. But life had other plans. Betrayed by those who should have loved him unconditionally, abandoned by the bonds he once cherished, and deceived by the only girl he ever loved, Anay's world crumbled into ashes. When he finally reached his breaking point and poured out his heart—his pain, his anger, his unrelenting sorrow—the world turned its back on him once more. They didn’t see a broken boy longing for solace. They saw a threat, a monster born of anguish. They called him a demon. But demons don’t break; they rise. This is not a tale of revenge; it’s a journey of resilience, where pain becomes power, betrayal becomes clarity, and a demon learns what it truly means to be human.

After being whisked away into another world, from one cruel existence to another, Sylvia finds herself in front of a demon lord. He who only has one command for her. Be my bride.

“Will you be the one to free me?” Within the walls and the hearts of the people who reside in a city brought back from ruin is a secret. Demons, spirits, and unnatural events referred to as “Omen” roam the streets, terrorizing the people and feeding off the darkness within their minds and souls. A Detective specializing in defeating these Omen sets out to expose the truth of the city through whatever means necessary.

In a world gripped by ceaseless power struggles, King Henry emerged as a beacon of change, dedicated to eradicating the senseless violence perpetuated by human greed. His life's mission brought temporary peace to the realm, earning him the title of an angel among men. However, the harmony shattered when his adopted son, William, committed the unthinkable act of murdering the benevolent king. The grieving populace gathered to mourn their fallen leader, and in the midst of sorrow, a promise of severe retribution echoed through the air. Arthur, a loyal companion, sought to liberate William, imprisoned under suspicion of regicide. Yet, the young prince, desperate for answers, confronted William about the shocking incident that unfolded before his eyes.

Driven by a relentless thirst for rejection, they crave the venom in every word, the fire in every glare. "Hate me, not with indifference, but with fury," they demand, daring the world to unleash its wrath. Their existence is a battlefield, each step a provocation, each breath a challenge to be despised, loathed, and torn apart. Love is weakness, but hatred? Hatred is power—a violent symphony of destruction they long to orchestrate. This is not a plea for peace; it’s a war cry for chaos.

Diamond: The Spark Within is a powerful and emotional romance about a young girl, Serena, who transforms from a carefree child into a resilient woman, all while navigating life's darkest challenges. From the moment her mother’s tragic death at a young age shatters her perfect world, Serena is thrust into a life of grief, abuse, and uncertainty. Once a joyful, spirited girl, she becomes withdrawn, haunted by the scars of her broken family. Her elder brother’s violent nature and her father’s overwhelming depression push her further into isolation. But even in the darkest of times, hope has a way of finding its way back. At school, Serena meets her best friend, who helps her heal and rediscover her confidence. With newfound strength, she begins to chase her dreams, determined to overcome her past and build a future for herself. As she matures, love unexpectedly returns into her life. A boy she once had a childhood crush on, now her boss, reappears—helping her not only heal from the traumas of her youth but also reigniting the love she had long since buried. Together, they embark on a journey of healing, love, and self-discovery. Through heartbreak, growth, and the pursuit of her dreams, Serena learns that, like a diamond, she too has been shaped by the pressures of life, only to emerge stronger, more beautiful, and ready to embrace the love and happiness she deserves. Diamond: The Spark Within is a story of resilience, redemption, and the undeniable spark of hope that lies within us all

Once upon a time, there was a princess, a foxy, cunning one. She had two faces, one she wore most of the time, a gentle one. obedient, caring princess. the other one is her true self, a playful, wicked person.

a hero is born but a villain is made. We all hate villains right, but are they worth our hatred, are they worth rejection? The answer is they are not. People hate villains but I love them. Have you ever seen a villain protecting a person and burning the world for them? Me neither but I heard it's delusional. And I love delusions.

In a world where time itself is both a cage and a cycle, there is a truth darker than any shadow cast by the moon. Some things are destined to repeat, no matter how desperately one struggles to break free. Some souls are born to live their lives in endless loops, chained by forces they cannot understand, no matter how much they fight. This is the story of Sora, a boy whose existence has been twisted by the hands of fate and whose every step has been marked by an unseen puppeteer. Orphaned and alone, he exists at the intersection of broken dreams and painful truths, caught in a web of manipulation and dark secrets. From the moment he lost his parents under mysterious circumstances, Sora has been thrust into a world that holds no mercy. The cycle that binds him, and the others who are trapped within it, is more than a mere repetition of events. It is a curse, a force beyond their control, that shapes their lives and their deaths. But Sora refuses to accept his fate. With a heart full of anger, grief, and determination, he seeks to uncover the truth—about his parents, the mysterious forces controlling his life, and the dark entity known only as the Puppeteer. Alongside him is Dena, a girl who has also been scarred by the cycle and by the choices of others. Together, they fight not only for survival but for a chance to change the path they are on. Yet, in this world where every choice feels like a trap and every moment is both fleeting and eternal, Sora must confront the question that haunts him: Is it truly possible to break free, or is he doomed to repeat his fate, no matter what? Fated is a tale of love and loss, of power and manipulation, and of the relentless pursuit of freedom. It is a story about what it means to truly be free—if such a thing is even possible in a world that seems intent on making sure we remain prisoners of our own histories. The path ahead is uncertain, the stakes higher than ever before, and the price of freedom—if it exists—could be more than any of them are willing to pay. Welcome to the world of Fated. Where fate is not a gift but a curse, and even those who fight the hardest may find that they are nothing more than pieces in a game they cannot escape.

"Why don't skeletons fight each other?" She turned to look at him, her eye brows furrowed. "How does this have anything to do with the dire situation we are in?" She gripped her scythe, tightly. Fear still gripping her. He kept on talking as if he didn't hear her. "Because they don't have guts." Before bursting into one insane laughter that filled her with warmth. Fear slowly dissolving, she joined to. Few moments after the laughter died. "Your joke... It wasn't funny." His eyes widened, comically holding his chest in hurt. "Ouch!" Before flashing a hot crazy grin. "Well that wasn't the purpose in the first place though it wouldn't hurt if it was funny. Now you are much relaxed, don't you agree?" Funnily enough she was. They both stared down at the ruins. "Our inner monsters make excellent dance partners once you learn to lead." He started again this time his voice much solemn. "But what if it refuses?" She closed her eyes. Thinking about it was stressful. "Tame him with kindness or bribe it with chocolate it works with mine... Then you'll dance in the battlefield like a battle fiend you are meant to be like everyone's watching and the monster inside you is your hypeman. Whatever works." ------------------------------------------------- A suicidal psychotic girl scarred by the loss of her childhood best friend and mother which no one believed existed transmigrated into a very unusual world. On waking up in her new body she discovers that her previous body owner didn't make life any easier for her. Especially when she killed The Royal Sixth Princess of Alvaron. And well killed herself. Amanise is caught in a murder case she didn't actually do. And why everything seems 'normal' in the beginning she soon discovers that real things lurk in the dark. And it wasn't her laundry pile under her bed. ---------------------------------------------------- Hi am XR, A new author with my first book. English isn't my strong suit but I will make the read enjoyable. Though it's new, Don't miss out on the ride is gonna be amazing. THE BOOK COVER IS MINE. Peace.

The final ingredient to finding true love is one teaspoon of lies. **** On her 18th birthday, Elspeth's world was shattered after a one-night stand left her pregnant. The child's father, Alan, betrayed her by revealing his alliance with her scheming half-sister, Heather, who aimed to steal Elspeth's position as heiress. To protect their family’s reputation, her parents sent her away in disgrace. Years later, Elspeth returns, determined to reclaim her place and exact revenge on those who wronged her. But her family’s pressure to marry complicates things. Desperate to dodge a blind date, she impulsively kisses Castiel Stepanov, her daughter's teacher, using him as a convenient escape. When a key investor insists on meeting her husband, Elspeth sees an opportunity and proposes a fake marriage to Castiel. Castiel, a powerful Russian business mogul and part-time elementary teacher, has his own hidden agenda. Traumatized by witnessing the murder of his family, Castiel’s life has been driven by the desire for revenge. Unbeknownst to Elspeth, her father is responsible for the tragedy that destroyed his family. Eager to destroy Elspeth's life, Castiel agrees to the sham marriage, intent on ruining her and her father. As their fake marriage progresses, hidden truths and deep-seated wounds begin to surface. Can Elspeth balance her desire for vengeance with her need to protect her heart, her daughter, and her empire? And will Castiel follow through with his plan for revenge, or will love and the weight of the past consume them both? _______ TROPES: One night stand. Pregnancy. Contract/Fake Marriage. Win her back. Betrayal x Revenge Family. First person (dual perspectives) ______ IG: @ebynamani TT: @eby.namani

Victor Surge was a man who was smart and a prodigy of his family line and though he was well known he didn't want to be known for family. He stumbled into the unknown and that came with terrifying consequences. will he survive? We'll see.

In a world full of light and hope, ray had always questioned his existence, his purpose, his will. Ray as a kid had no parents, he was a poor orphan and as long as he could remember he never even saw his parents, he was surviving out of his own will and power. As time passed on ray came to find happiness as he was adopted by the mistress of the red plains. Since she was infertile and couldn't give birth, she always longed for a kid to raise and ray came to be that child. She gave ray the childhood he never could've thought of. Life went on until the tragic day where everything fell dark for him. Someone and a specific someone wanted the red mistress to die and apparently the whole mansion got attacked in the deadly night. Everyone massacred except ray of whom the assassin's showed great intrest in after his explosive act of trying to save the mistress. Thus they deciding not to waste such a talent and took him back to the asassin master. You see ray had posssesd great affinity for shadow control and the assassins could use it but inorder to get ray to obey they had to erase all his memories and hypnotized him into thinking he is an elite weapon only available to the Assassins. They made him believe that he was the son of the asassin master and had to do anything and everything to carry out their order. That was the rise of SHADE, the most ruthless asassin known to mankind. The once kind and nice boy now a savage and unruly asassin who lives off of killing.Shade continued the great work until his name was far and wide, making people be scared of his mention. Shade was so ruthless he would kill his victims in broad daylight as people watched in horror and those who stood agaisnt him payed the same price. One day shade gets sent on a mission to assassinate scarlet, princess of the amulate kingdom, currently she was on a ship and with her she had the amulet of Talos, which as you would expect of a relic has great untapped power. The assassin master wanted the amulet so he sent shade, his new "son" to go and fetch it for him. Upon arriving on the ship shade kills everyone and right as he is about to asassin the princess he sees a familiar face, the face of mistress and stops creating a small time slip for scarlet to escape, and since she had water affinity, she travels to the nearest island and the whole ship blows up. Shade wakes up and finds himself in the same island and finds himself weaponless, his weapons taken by scarlet who saved him and now takes him hostage. Turns out the amulet can supress elemental affinities, making shade powerless and weaponless agaisnt the princess. Now stuck in a far away island and being kept hostage by a familiar face will ray regain his memories or will he finish his mission and kill the princess while returning the amulet to his true enemies?

A Mystery Man awaken in a dark place with none of his senses working almost as if he is bodyless until the world makes him a new

In the shadowy realms of a historical kingdom, "Lies in the moonlight" unravels a tale of dark romance, suspense, and unforeseen twists. Duke Adrian, a man of authority and cold demeanor, finds himself entangled in a web of political conspiracy and forbidden passion. Adrian's marriage to Seraphina, a timid and shy woman, conceals a haunting secret—their union marred by an intimate betrayal. As the Duke navigates the treacherous waters of state affairs, a sinister revelation unfolds—the trade of young girls, orchestrated by none other than the kingdom's own monarch. Amidst the political turmoil, Seraphina, burdened by a painful past, becomes the unwitting pawn in a game of power and deceit. The narrative weaves through her struggles, exposing the fragility of her spirit and the scars left by a forced intimacy. As the Duke's rebellion gains momentum, dark revelations emerge, revealing the true extent of the kingdom's depravity. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, drawing readers into a world where shadows conceal both hidden desires and bitter truths. "Lies in the Moonlight" is a gripping historical romance, blending suspenseful intrigue with the complexities of forbidden passion, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as they traverse a kingdom veiled in secrets.

Eliron once lost his happiness because of a foolish friend's opposing ideology. He lived in misery when the Demon King was summoned on the mortal lands, trapped and bathing in what once was. Until one day, a child offers their hand for a shot of freedom. Once he took it, Eliron bathed in the reality of moving forward. However can he really keep it? Will his new happiness remain and be kept safe? He is nervous again. Why are his new happiness such adventurers?! // I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com yippie!