Love And Deception

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.

All she wanted was to convince Qin Zhan, a well-known patisserie, to join her in her new restaurant. But, everyone who she had sent returned with bad news: Rejected! Rumor has it that Qin Zhan quit life as a reputable chef to stay in the small town and run a small noodle stand. No matter how much anyone offered to hire him, Qin Zhan had rejected every one. No! That man would not even hear a word before he showed everyone to the door. Since everyone she sent returned with no good result, Gu Xin Ye had no other choice but to do everything herself! Just as Gu Xin Ye thought that she will be able to convince Qin Zhan with her persuasion skill and charm, a misunderstanding led her to work for Qin Zhan instead, as his helper! ----- Illustration: kirinlukis ----- Shared universe with: 1. Loving You Too Much 2. A Lifetime with You 3. You're My Only Star 4. The Dragon Beside Me 5. Love So Sweet 6. Commander Qi's Runaway Wife 7. The Wedding Planner's Romance

A loser from the 21st century stumbles into ancient Europe, armed with nothing but a time-traveling cheat code and a bottomless supply of wisecracks. Jack, the ultimate underdog, bounces between medieval castles and Renaissance cities, leaving chaos and laughter in his wake. Juggling sword fights, courtly dances, and the occasional dragon sighting, he somehow manages to woo not one, but two extraordinary women: the noble Isabella and the fiery sorceress Sophia. Join Jack on a hilarious romp through history as he blunders his way to becoming a legend, one anachronism at a time. Can a modern slacker conquer ancient Europe and win the hearts of its most captivating women?

“You should have stayed poor and forgotten, John. But instead, you tried to reclaim what I took from you. So I took everything from you, starting with Sarah.” John has been living a lie. His life, his family and his friends all lies. John always thought he had a normal life but the flashes of the past always hunts and keeps telling him that he is more. In a family full off lies and Deception will john truly find who he is, would he sacrifice his lover for the truth or would he continue to live a "NORMAL LIFE"

Peace Matthew’s gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she's hired as the executive secretary to Nathaniel Sterling, the enigmatic and powerful head of Sterling Enterprises. Business is said to be cutthroat for Nathaniel, who built an empire on the tatters of competitors. Peace attempts to put her stamp on the role and quickly proves she is indispensable as she handles Nathaniel's mad schedule with aplomb while handling his high-stakes business deals with aplomb. Nathaniel's right-hand man, Lucas Smith-charismatic and strategic CRO at the company-does not fall one bit short of mysterious. While Nathaniel may be cold and distant, Lucas is charming, calculating, and dangerously handsome. Torn between them, Sterling Enterprises is having her in one very high-pressure environment, trying to keep her feelings from getting away from her.

He sees a fearful girl walking around in the woods late at night.....She ran off so he chased after her..... she heard heavy breathing behind her....

In a world where power is everything, two rivals must fight for survival. Shayne has spent her life avoiding the spotlight, but now she’s forced into a deadly game. Zion, cold and calculating, sees her as a pawn—or a threat. With betrayal at every turn, they must choose: fight together or fall alone? The battle for the crown begins. Who will win? Who will lose everything? Crowned—Read now on Web novel Chapters are released randomly

The night was thick with mist, the full moon casting an eerie glow over the dense forest. Shadows stretched and twisted between the towering trees, whispering secrets carried by the wind. Somewhere in the distance, a wolf howled—a deep, mournful sound that sent a shiver down Lena’s spine. She shouldn’t have been here. The warnings were clear. No humans were to step beyond the boundary of the village after dark. Yet here she was, standing at the edge of the unknown, her pulse hammering in her ears. A snap of a twig behind her made her whirl around, heart pounding. But before she could react, a figure emerged from the darkness—a man, tall and imposing, his silver eyes gleaming like molten steel in the moonlight. “You shouldn’t be here,” he murmured, his voice a dangerous mix of warning and curiosity. Lena took a step back, her breath catching. There was something unnatural about him, something untamed. She could feel it in the way the air around him crackled with energy, in the way his gaze pinned her like a predator studying its prey. “I—” she started, but the words died on her lips when he took a step closer. His presence was overwhelming, his scent a mix of earth and something wilder, something that made her stomach twist in ways she didn’t understand. Then, as if the universe itself had decided to intervene, the clouds shifted, allowing the full moon’s light to fully illuminate him. And in that moment, Lena saw the truth. He wasn’t just a man. He was something else entirely. Something that shouldn’t exist.

[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.

Guys here is my pitch..... In the sprawling world of fantasy, we’ve often been treated to tales of heroes reincarnated with divine blessings, legendary powers, or cheat-like abilities, thrust into magical lands as shining saviors—or chaotic terrors. But what happens when the very concept of reincarnation becomes a curse? When the divine boon is a big fat joke, and the "cheat system" doesn’t quite… cheat? Enter John, the unluckiest reincarnate. Blessed by a god and thrust into a fantasy world, he dreams of glory, power, and adventure—only to wake up as a normal, utterly powerless bird. Not a mythical phoenix, not an ancient thunder eagle. Just… a bird. To make matters worse, this world is no ordinary realm. It's a land scarred by the devastating legacies of past isekai’d heroes and villains, whose reckless exploits piled skeletons into mountains and turned their cheats into harbingers of chaos. Fed up with these unruly intruders, the ancients of the realm banded together to create a world-shaking seal: all reincarnated souls are trapped in the bodies of harmless animals, confined to isolated sanctuaries that function more like fantasy zoos. Here’s the twist: this isn’t mercy. It’s a resource grab. The powerful beast tamers of this realm have turned these reincarnated souls into exotic pets, prized for their cheat-like potential. John finds himself at the bottom of the food chain in every sense. His cheat doesn’t work. His human form is gone. And his world is filled with predatory cultivators who see him as either a snack or a tool. But John isn’t one to give up so easily. What starts as despair quickly turns into cunning survival. With wings and wit as his only tools, John must navigate layers of misfortune, dodge fate’s sharp talons, and cheat his way through a world determined to keep him grounded. Get ready to join John on a wildly unconventional journey—one where reincarnation isn’t a ticket to greatness, but a death sentence he’s determined to rewrite. His story is one of humor, wit, and persistence, as he explores a world where he is the joke and his survival is the punchline. Main tags: reincarnation/isekai, beast taming cultivation system, comedy, action, adventure. Of course No-harem!

When ambitious journalist Emilia Carter lands a coveted role at Lustre, she never expects to attract the attention of its enigmatic CEO, Alexander Blackwood. Cold, calculating, and irresistibly magnetic, Alexander thrives in control until Emilia challenges him. What begins as a battle of wills soon turns into a dangerously seductive game of power and passion. But as Emilia is drawn deeper into his world, she uncovers secrets that threaten to shatter everything. As desire and obsession blur, she must decide: surrender to his shadowed past or risk losing herself. In Shadows of Desire, love is a temptation and destruction may be inevitable.

“You belong to me now, Amelia.Every breath you take,every step you make —it’s all mine” She lifts her chin,eyes blazing with defiance. “Is that what you tell yourself Arnold? That I belong to you?Tell what happens when the one thing you thought you controlled is the one thing that destroys you?” Arnold didn’t marry Amelia for love. He married her for vengeance, a carefully crafted plan to make her family suffer for the sins of the past. Breaking her was supposed to be easy. But Amelia is not weak. She refuses to bow to a man who sees her as nothing more than a pawn. She fights him, challenges him, and with every battle, she forces him to face the one thing he thought he buried long ago in his heart. The war between them rages with blistering intensity, desire tangling with hate, passion clashing with pain. But when the lies unravel and the truth is exposed, Amelia is faced with a choice—can she love a man who built their marriage on deception, or will Arnold’s obsession with revenge cost him the only woman who could have saved him?

Donovan and Zoephie's relationship is like the four seasons: winter, where life is never within reach, and as they search for it, their loneliness and struggle prolong like Fall. Together, will they reach Spring while racing through Summer?

In a world of magic crimes increased to shed light to the cases Asher Winters search for answers as the world slumbers in darkness

Pahitnya hidup telah mematri seorang anak muda bernama William Tamin hingga ia menjadi seorang anak jalanan yang berandalan dan menjadi seseorang yang amat ditakuti oleh berbagai kalangan masyarakat sehingga dirinya dijuluki sebagai "Monster from the Hell". Namun siapa sangka suatu hari ia akan bertemu dengan seorang siswi SMA yang berparas anggun dan cantik bernama Yuri Namari, yang akhirnya menjadi sosok yang paling ditakuti oleh William, seorang wanita yang tidak pernah sekalipun merasa takut akan dirinya yang begitu menakutkan seperti yang ditakuti oleh orang - orang di sekitarnya. Namun, itu bukan semata - mata karena Yuri merupakan putri bangsawan yang kaya raya, melainkan ada sesuatu yang amat berharga terpancar dari dalam dirinya yang membuat sang monster menjadi takluk, dan pertemuan mereka di jalanan yang semakin intens menuntun mereka berjalan terlalu jauh hingga keduanya harus terjebak pada sebuah masa lalu yang begitu kelam. Siapakah sebenarnya Yuri di masa lalu William? Rahasia besar apa yang tidak pernah mereka ketahui sebelumnya dan apakah rahasia ini akan menjadi sebuah bumerang atau bom waktu yang akan menghancurkan diri keduanya?

ON HIATUS!!! THE AUTHOR CAN'T UPDATE IT FOR NOW. All I wanted was a simple life: love, shelter, food, my hobby of motorcycling. But fate granted me wealth and power, shackling my freedom. Forced into a life of social expectations and heir training, I obeyed for my family's honor and my love for them as Honor and Pride were unshaken pillars of my family. Despite not being strict, they didn't mess around with traditions. To me, they were my heroes, pillars of kindness. Yet the very target of their kindness, the people they saved and protected, became the ones who burned them to their death. Betrayal tore them from me, shattering the good heart they cultivated in me and plunging me into darkness. Only one question left: What do I do!? Revenge!! That's what my heart shouted at me as my heart turned cold. Can I reclaim the heroism they instilled in me, or am I destined to become the villain that grew within me? __________ This novel might have slower or faster pacing in some places. The first volume focuses more on the MC's backstory. The villain's acts and deceptions will be in the second volume. Regarding romance, I haven't added a tag yet. Let's see how the story goes and whether there's a need for romance. I'm still new to writing, so please bear with me. Tell me your suggestions via comments. Thank you! Join my Discord: https://discord.com/invite/B7yZHuXAe2 (Book Cover- credit goes to Forteller)

Ben Architecture, although still at its infancy has become one of the biggest and most reputable architecture firms in the country and Leia Clark is their top architect. Talented and smart, it wasn't enough, the stigma of being illegitimate was something she can never live down. Not getting hired on any position she wanted, she decided to put up her own firm but she knows that if she puts her name on the door, no client will come. Hence, the birth of Ben Architecture and its elusive owner, Benjamin Archibald. Though Ben was a mere illusion, a figment of her imagination, one she came up with while building her firm, he is fast becoming a name to be reckoned with when it comes to architectural designs. He is the best! So she is quite confident that no one would push into meeting him as long as she gets the work done and she exudes professionalism when representing him. But her number one rival, Jack Garlan, was very curious about Ben Archibald and set about motions to learn about the elusive man. Jack’s plan derails when he meets Leia and feels the attraction, his quest to get to know Ben becomes a quest to get to know Leia. This newfound quest becomes even more possible when a new project comes in requiring them to work together. As they begin working together, sharing work challenges and getting to know each other, their attraction grows. But will the secret Leia holds become the thing to drive them apart or will their love survive the deception and soar to new heights?

When the sight is deceived by something charming beauty without mystical knowledge

Julius didn’t know what to expect when he stood in front of the grandiose gates, luscious fields, and beautiful students dressed in their pristine uniforms looking like a million bucks. He told himself that he wouldn’t get involved with anyone and that he’d keep his head down since the chances of him moving again were quite high. He didn’t expect to find himself to be so entranced with the dorm leader Agares Montgomery, the most handsome boy he’d ever seen. “So what’s Agares really like?” Julius asked. Silas grinned mischievously. “That’s a tough one.” Julius noticed the sly smile on Silas’s face and realized he’d been teased. “Just kidding~” Silas said, chuckling. “Well, Agares is a bit of a mystery. He’s strict but has a laid-back side too. He’s cold most of the time but can be surprisingly kind in rare moments?” Julius couldn’t help but laugh at the contradictory description. “Why do you make it sound like you’re unsure?” “Because he really is a puzzle. He’s not a bad guy, though. He keeps to himself and mainly communicates through the vice leader, Epaphras. He’s insanely popular, not just here but at Saint Ambracia Academy too. There have been incidents where girls from the academy tried to sneak into East Laurence just to see him. It’s crazy.” “Anyway,” Silas said, “you probably won’t interact with him much unless absolutely necessary, so don’t stress too much about it.” That should’ve been the case, and yet, he found himself interacting with the dark haired boy more and more, his admiration slowly started to change into something more. “Do I like him?” He couldn’t help but ask himself. ………………….. Avondale, a city of privilege and prestige, high school junior Julius Loriana steps through the grand gates of East Laurence Preparatory School, a renowned institution for the elite. Having spent years moving from city to city due to his father's job, he’s determined to keep his distance and stay under the radar in this new chapter of his life. But everything changes when he crosses paths with Agares Montgomery, the enegmatic dorm leader of House Ares. With his striking looks and effortless charm, Agares captivates Julius in ways he never expected. As Julius grapples with his resolve to remain detached, he finds himself drawn into a whirlwind of emotions that transforms his mundane existence into something exhilarating. Follow the love story between a shy boy and his socially inept senior as they navigate through the pains of love, friendship and the hell that is known as high school. …………………………… A little extra note: This is a sweet love story, a bit of a slow burn but definitely worth getting into.. Each chapter includes a song and I would definitely recommend you listen to the song (on low volume of course) while reading. You get to feel the full Julius Loriana experience by listening to the music he’s also listening to with each chapter. If this story happens to curry your fancy, then please give it a try, I promise it won’t disappoint (≧∀≦) ! Upload schedule: Everyday! *Some images are originally from Pinterest, but the cover belongs to me.

Shinai's life is filled with pure hate. From the person that he walks by to his teachers, he is viewed as a delinquent wherever he goes. However, one day he meets a pink haired girl that wants to date him for a hundred days to keep his mouth shut. Will their relationship survive the test of time? Also, there's Kendo.

growing in a life with no parents and you fall in love with a person who later choose money over you and you meet another one you thought that you will spend the rest of your life with. but later you find out that she has a hole on her heart that she has left with a month to and you decide to give her your heart and you should be the one to die in her place.

Prince Sabel, the only son of King Admound of the Kingdom of Werren, is tired of everything. Born with the ability of seven-star magic and cat eyes that can see through devious plans, his life has become very boring. He decides to run away from his castle and go to the tavern in the next country, where he meets a team of young adventurers and decides to be their advisor. By day, he is a charming prince disguised as a middle-aged man offering advice to young adventurers. By night, he is a dashing-looking, coffee-obsessed deception warlock. looking, coffee-obsessed deception warlock.

A story of a loving husband and his wives secret. Marcus a average guy with a hairy body has a beautiful wife.But he doesn’t know his loving wife secret. lets dive into their lives and how their relationship evolves into something new.

A quirky girl is on her way to history to find the force that has been tormenting her family for ages and on her way, she stumbled upon a special love

"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.

In the heart of ancient Rome, a chance encounter sparks an unexpected friendship that turns into an undeniable attraction, setting off a chain reaction of events that forever changes Caligula, a young noble, and Lepidus, the mysterious young man. Fast forward in the future, years later, Caligula, now vicious, cruel and bitter, is set to become the youngest Emperor of the Roman Empire, feared and hated by the people. Can Lepidus, one of the reason for Caligula's path for destruction, alter his path? How do you heal a betrayed heart? Everytime they clash, their undeniable, hot, steamy passion for each other ignites, burning hotter with each caress and kisses. In this tale of forbidden love, where do loyalty and honor lie? Will their all-consuming love be their salvation or their downfall?