Lies Of Pie

Clifford Sterling, the charismatic CEO of Sterling Enterprises, lives a life of calculated success. But his carefully crafted world is shattered when he encounters Shelly Winslow, an ambitious rising star within his company. Drawn to her independence, he embarks on a relentless pursuit, only to find his carefully laid plans unraveling. As their attraction intensifies, a hidden family history threatens to expose a dangerous secret: the mysterious murder of Clifford's father. This revelation forces him to confront long-buried truths about his past and the true nature of his family's legacy. Shelly, caught in the crossfire, must navigate the treacherous waters of corporate ambition while grappling with her own growing attraction to the enigmatic CEO. But as their lives intertwine, they discover a web of deceit and betrayal that could destroy everything they've built.

Marriage is nothing but hell to Ashley Scott. From her husband's unbearable indifference to his open affair, she just wants nothing to do with this miserable union. After almost five years with her husband, Nathan Li, Ashley was tired. She wanted to be free and that would only happen if they got divorced. And Ashley was determined to get a divorce, even if it meant getting on her mother's bad side. Nathan, on the other hand, did not want that. Ashley was his other half, his person and separating from her was something he could not stand. Ashley didn't want Nathan, but Nathan wanted her, and he would do anything to keep her. With the revelation of secrets, would the couple be able to get past their trials and sustain their marriage, or would they forever be apart? *Excerpt: He held her shoulders, his dark blue eyes glowing in the dark. "No one else can have you, Ashley. You're only mine." The scene then changed. This time, the blue-eyed man in her memories was kissing her. After, he spoke in an awfully dangerous tone. "You know what I'm capable of, Ashley. You're only mine."

Heaven has mysteriously collapsed. But wait, Jiang Chen, son of the Heavenly Emperor, unexpectedly reincarnated into the body of a despised young noble, thus embarking on the path of the underdog trouncing all comers. No one has the right to call himself a genius in front of Jiang Chen, as no one has a better understanding of the heavens than the son of the Heavenly Emperor. Genius? He who adheres to me shall ascend, those who oppose me can find solace in hell!

Dane, a boy who had always been weak, had been bullied throughout his childhood. But his life took a new turn when he saw his sister in a coma. That’s when the second personality within Dane emerged—Jeren. Jeren was neither someone who feared anyone nor someone who ever accepted defeat. He was incredibly powerful. Even though Jeren exists within Dane's body, both their personalities and powers are completely distinct. -------------------------- "Forgive me if I ever offended you," Dane says, kneeling before a man seated on the sofa in front of him, apologizing sincerely. "You all were saying he's powerful, but he's nothing more than a chick, a weakling," the man scoffs, kicking Dane hard and sending him flying across the room. But in the very next moment, the man finds himself on his knees, his leg broken, while seated on the sofa before him is Dane... no i mean, it's Jeren. "Why, you bastard? How dare you try to hit me with that filthy, rotting leg of yours?" "If you don't want to die, spit out who was behind my sister's accident," Jeren threatens the man in a cold tone. --------------------------- Dane stands in front of the mirror and asks, "How many people have you killed, Jeren, while I was in a coma?" Jeren smirks, responding as if he has done nothing wrong. "It's not my fault. They all came to fight me on their own. And I don't spare anyone who dares to mess with me." Dane is left speechless, unable to find the words to respond.

Everything changed in one night. The night didn’t turn into day; the darkness remained. Then we saw those ravenous Skinwalkers, devouring humans alive. What will happen next? Who are these Skinwalkers? How will we survive? Amid all this chaos, I fell in love with someone who was my companion throughout this journey. But then I discovered a horrifying truth: the person I loved was the creator of this entire nightmare. He was the king of those aliens. Why did he pretend to love me? NOTE: Cover is not mine credit goes to respected owner.

Silas was not like other omegas; he was stronger than them and feared no one. This was because he couldn't feel the pheromones of alphas, but his mate rejected him on his 18th birthday and accepted his stepbrother instead. Silas decided to leave the pack, but just then, something terrible happened, and he ended up in the hands of their rival pack. There, he reunited with his long-lost brother, who was dearly loved by the four alpha brothers of that pack. But what will happen when Silas starts to feel the mate bond with those four brothers? "Your eyes are the most beautiful," said a handsome alpha and my colleague, who was my brother's mate. I didn't want to feel anything for him, it was wrong. "Stay away from me," I pushed him away. But still, he came closer and started sniffing my scent near my neck. When I looked up, I saw my brother standing at the door, watching us. --------------------------- [ WSA Entry ] in this story mc is -Strong omega -confident -overprotective -stubborn -savage

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.

Purpose : This novel isn’t about profit or fame. I wrote it to strengthen my own manipulation skills. It also warns readers of how dangerous these techniques can be. Who It’s For : Anyone—no matter their background—can learn these tactics. Each chapter builds on the last, revealing deeper methods. Read with caution: knowledge is power, but also a burden. Warning : The story gets darker as it unfolds. Psychological harm, twisted motives, and moral conflict lie ahead. If you’re uncomfortable with intense manipulation, proceed with care. Quick Story Summary : Sorin Vex hits rock bottom in a grim, neon-lit city. A devilish ex-spy mentor named Ravenor shows him how to bend minds. What starts as survival soon becomes an obsession with absolute control.  Further Insight : I extracted data from 15 different books on manipulation. Over 150 techniques—gathered with AI assistance—appear naturally in the plot. Each chapter reveals these methods in realistic, often disturbing scenarios.

Gabriel, a dominant omega, is caught up in a complex web of intrigue and danger at the royal court. After uncovering the truth about Olivier, a member of the royal family, and inciting a rebellion, he is marked by an unknown alpha. As the rebellion overthrows the old order, a new empire emerges, driven by a ruthless ruler whose rise Gabriel inadvertently enabled.Haunted by the weight of his actions, he flees from his family, his past, and the dangerous ties of the court. On the run, Gabriel must deal with shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and the growing power of the mysterious alpha whose mark he carries. As the empire's grip tightens and ghosts from his past resurface, he must decide whether to confront the forces threatening to engulf him—or risk losing himself completely in a world that regards him as either a pawn or a weapon.

The killer is often much closer to home than you think . for detective Pierce Is about to find out the killer is often in plain sight

Anger issues was never a problem for Rio, but what can he say after he swiped away his system in anger when the crystallisation began on earth. With portals popping up and monster storming out of them how can Rio be expected not get angry at his lack of a level up tool. Armed with just an axe, as the days go by, Rio has a rapidly building peeve against his never present system and the last virtue on his list is tolerance. "System" "..... " "System" "........" "Grrrrr!" "These guys are noisy, I'll just kill them." Normally, worlds undergoing crystallisation should be struggling to get stonger and survive the brutal process but on earth it is different as they are rather focused on pleasing their brutal and unforgiving Tyrant

Over three thousand years ago, earth had it's summoning Aether filling the planet and systems becoming available to it's people, but then they angered the people above and were dealt with a harsh punishment. The truth about what the humans did to anger the mighty beings above them and what punishment they had ben given was completely wiped out from history and today humans live a carefree live only knowing that there had been a time they had been on the brink of extinction but had been saved by great mighty heroes. Fhize Hungreg is a traumatized boy born into the world at this time and is unfortunate to be unable to activate a system. Fhize has no interest in the world and lives just because he is alive, something which the women who are oldy attracted to him refuse to believe but then after he makes his first kill, he realizes four things. First, this was far from his first kill Second, he liked fighting Third, he liked killing fourth, he loved fighting and then killing. The people around Fhize see the deep darkness within him but rather than work to stop it, they let it also consume them and leave the world at the mercy of a man who thirsts for Blood, a man who would place his desire to stand in an arena higher than the fate of the world.

"North Of Lies" is the tale of the fall and betrayal of a once-mighty Deity who ruled the Celestial Heavens itself. Cast out and sealed under a mountain, this powerful being faced eternal imprisonment. However, before things could escalate, his soul was forcefully ejected from his divine body. He was then reborn as Jin, an ordinary boy stripped of all memories of his divine origins...

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

“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.

Jean thinks he is an ordinary boy, but one day when he turns seventeen, it's not like a birthday party as usual that you have birthday cake, balloons, and a round of your friends to sing the birthday song to you, it's not like that, Jean's birthday party is weird, the weird birthday party and an announcement that it says you are not an ordinary boy changes your life forever. One of Jean's friends came to him and his family to say that he is Jean's Alpha, which makes Jean's world crazier because that person is the captain of the soccer club in his school. At first, Jean doesn't accept it and thinks all of it is crazy, what his grandmother says, the fate and the world that should be, but getting along with those crazy facts makes him realize and feel the truth and genuine love. But when Jean acquiesces to the facts and his fate as male omega, the truth that he thinks is the actual truth is a lie. What's the truth in this world? Anybody can make the truth itself by lying.

At City Light High School, 17-year-old Selina finds herself inexplicably drawn to Romeo Smit, the school's wealthiest and most handsome senior, who is known for being cool, calm, and somewhat aloof. Despite their vastly different social standings, Selina's fascination with Romeo deepens as their paths cross. He unexpectedly protects her from harm, revealing a glimpse of warmth beneath his icy exterior. However, Selina feels discouraged from approaching him due to their social differences. Yet, Romeo's sudden interest in her, along with his mysterious gaze, leaves Selina questioning whether there is more to their connection than meets the eye and whether their social divides can be bridged. As Selina navigates her feelings, Priscilla, the school's queen bee and Romeo's alleged girlfriend emerges as a threat, poised to destroy Selina's hopes and unravel the threads of her blossoming connection with Romeo.

In the vast, mystical land of Yuncheng, Li Yun, a seemingly weak and untalented teenager, is known as the "White Night" — a name given to him by those who mock his inability to awaken a Heavenly Soul, the key to cultivation power. Born into the prestigious Li family, Li Yun’s life has been overshadowed by the success of others, including his rival, Xu Chen, the brilliant prodigy with a Twin Heavenly Soul. Despised, underestimated, and constantly ridiculed, Li Yun’s fate seems sealed. However, fate has a way of changing course. A chance encounter with an ancient, powerful artifact in the depths of the Forbidden Forest awakens something within him — an unknown power that will change the course of his life forever. Now, with his newfound abilities, Li Yun embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of his bloodline, challenge the corrupt elites of Yuncheng, and expose the hidden truths of the cultivation world. Along the way, he encounters fierce warriors, enigmatic allies, and vengeful enemies, each of whom will shape his destiny. From battling powerful Soul Cultivators to facing the terrifying forces that lurk beyond the human realm, Li Yun’s path will be filled with trials, sacrifices, and revelations. With each step, his legend grows, and those who once called him weak will soon realize that the true power of a cultivator lies not in their Heavenly Soul, but in their will to overcome, their strength to fight, and their heart to never give up. Join Li Yun in a world of danger, magic, and martial arts as he rises from nothing to become a legend — one that will echo throughout the ages.

Determining the secrets of Adrian Cross, a young billionaire who seems too good to be true, is the mission of Ivy Harper, a tenacious investigative journalist with a track record of exposing corruption. Adrian, who is well-known for his innovative digital inventions and charitable work with foster children, seems impenetrable. However, rumors of corporate sabotage, shady transactions, and betrayals clouded his quick ascent. Ivy’s task is to reveal the man behind the mask, but what starts out as a business endeavor degenerates into a risky game of betrayal, forbidden romance, and trust. Ivy learns startling details about Adrian’s past as she digs more, including his acrimonious conflict with Victor Hale, a former business partner turned rival . Ivy becomes embroiled in their conflict, endangering not just Adrian’s business but also her safety. It gets more difficult for her to distinguish fact from fiction—and her love for Adrian from her obligation as a journalist—the closer she gets to him.

Xavier Hollingsworth, a tech mogul and philanthropist, has built a fortune on his vision and ambition. But when his stepbrother, Damien Hayes, hires Ivy Silverman, a skilled manipulator, to seduce and destroy Xavier.As Ivy infiltrates Xavier's life, she uncovers secrets about the Hollingsworth family's past that threaten to shake their world to its core. But as she draws closer to Xavier, Ivy finds herself falling for him, putting her loyalties and her mission at risk. Torn between her feelings for Xavier and her duty to Damien, Ivy must choose between love and betrayal.

Ye Zhenzhen, the omnipotent queen of the film industry, transmigrated as the despised cannon-fodder villainess and wicked stepmother in a novel. Her husband was wealthy but had a superficial relationship with her, and her stepson was adorable but indifferent towards her. According to the book's original plot, this cannon-fodder villainess was about to face a tragic ending... Ye Zhenzhen thought, 'Since I've transmigrated into the book, why should I fear these 2D characters?' In the face of her cold and distant plastic husband's words, she retorted, "How can a grown man with a body temperature of thirty-seven degrees speak such icy and heartless words to his wife?" Then, she was faced with the irrational demands of her stepson's classmate's mother, "Ye Zhenzhen, you owe me an apology." She scoffed disdainfully, "Apologize to you? Will you kneel and listen to me if I do?" With her outstanding professional skills, she turned her life around by hosting a parent-child variety show, becoming an overnight sensation, and receiving countless acting offers! The stepson, who used to address her distantly and never as his mother, suddenly said, "My mom, Ye Zhenzhen, is the kindest and most beautiful woman in the world!" Haters: "So what if she's pretty? She married an old man for money!" One day, her plastic husband appeared at a charity gala and introduced himself, "Hello, everyone. I am Ye Zhenzhen's husband, the rumored old man." The audience below couldn't believe their eyes and ears! The handsome and wealthy CEO of Huan Ya Group was Ye Zhenzhen's husband?! Haters: "Being slapped back in the face like this hurt like hell!!"

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.

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.

The twelve year old prince was just coronated as the king after his father's death.A rebellion took place and all the members of the royal family was killed but it was rumored that the king escaped. Teri,the 7 year old of the son of the great general was rumored of being a half ghost and interacts with ghost.He was called the weaver.He was the second weaver after centuries in his family bloodline.He was born dead and was buried in a box but his mother heard the baby cries from underneath the ground and dug the box out.with shock,the baby was still alive with red threads on his fingers.The rest that was with her ran away but she kept the child and the red threads choose him. Teri's father,the great general refused to serve the new king.He showed Teri a box which contained three objects that will find their owners just as the red threads found him.He gave it to his second daughter,Darlene who was 11 years old and told his wife to escape with the children to a faraway place.The great general was then killed after his family escaped.The constables looked for his family but couldn't find them. His wife found about his death days later.As a woman with no source of income and three children,she remarried. The happy days were little as Teri's step father hated that Teri could interacts with ghost so he gave him a poisoned pastry which made him blind.But still ,he hated him and wanted to kill him but his mother intervened and was killed. He heard his mother scream and his first sister's ghost,Selena,told him what have happened.With fury,Teri killed his stepfather and destroyed his mansion.He ran away with his sisters, Selena's ghost,Darlene and elley,his little sister who was 5 years old Years has passed,17 year old Teri still has the items in the box.The sword,for the king of the former dynasty,the red whip and the flexible spear. would he be able to find the owners of the items?

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.

Dying after experiencing the cruel side of humanity, when Blake is transmigrated into a world of magic and flying dragons, he is fully focused on accomplishing his goals but then. [Ding! Welcome host to The Lust System. What is more fun than becoming more powerful as you have pleasure.] "That damned woman, what the hell is this, I'm here to conquer a realm, not play around" Blake thought, but he was immediately hit with another surprise, [Ding! Error, Failed to fully bond with host.....,, rebooting] [Ding! welcome host to the Sinister System.] From a follower of Lilith to a target of the underworld, how is Blake going to explain to the rulers of hell that he now commands their sins. *********** Additional Tags: Evil Mc - Intelligent Mc - Shameless Mc - Scheming Mc - Smut - No Yuri - No NTR - But Contains Netori - Succubus - Elf - Angel - Vampire

For the last three years, 17-year-old Rue Joel has been cooped up in his single-bedroom apartment, surviving off of nothing but regular ol' chicken and peas pot pie, but what choice does he have? After all, a fatal, fast-acting airborne disease plagues his very streets, leaving him with no choice but to stay put in his apartment. Of course, no one would want to die, right? Well, after having to eat his least favorite food on the planet, a chicken and peas pot pie, for three years straight, Rue questions if it is really worth continuing to live a life like this, forced to stay confined in this single-bedroom apartment.  And so, after surviving in his apartment five more days, Rue decides to step outside for the first time in three years.