Deception Angling

In the heart of a lawless canyon, two undercover police officers, Jake and Mia,find themselves trapped in a world where nothing is as it seems. Sent to hunt down the infamous criminal “Dirty Joy,” they quickly realize the settlement is a place of secrets, suspicion, and danger. As they blend in among the settlers, their search leads them deeper into a maze of deception, where every face hides a story and every shadow conceals a threat. A suspenseful thriller with twists at every turn, The Lost Loop is a story about trust, survival, and the haunting question: how do you escape when your world is a cage?

This story began long ago, in a timeline no one can reach. A forgotten heir. A fallen prince. An adopted noble. A person seen as both a threat and a blessing. This is the story of a withered rose—its beauty lasting even as it fades. It’s a tale of power and deception, where every move is part of a larger gambit. The events of this age shift the foundations of civilization itself. In this delicate balance between salvation and destruction, what is good and what is necessary are often unclear. Abyssals. Primordials. Existentials. Everyone tried to stop it—but it was inevitable. The prince’s gambit has already been played. This is the quiet unfolding of a future no one can stop. The gambit begins now.

In the heart of Italy’s underworld, the Romano name was law. Alessio Romano—an enigma cloaked in tailored suits and blood-soaked silence—built his empire on fear, loyalty, and a ruthless absence of love. To him, emotions were weaknesses. Power was everything. But even kings aren't free. To seal an old alliance and satisfy his family’s demands, Alessio is forced to take a mate. Even tho he's straight he found an omega boy. A formality. A body. Someone young, untouched, and pliable. Easy to control. A boy. Noah. eighteen. Auctioned like property in an underground brothel. No past, no future—just soft eyes that refused to break, even under the gaze of monsters. Alessio didn’t choose him out of mercy. He chose him because he didn’t cower. Because something in those defiant glances stirred a hunger Alessio refuses to name. And so, they married. Not with flowers or vows. But with contracts—and handcuffs.

In a world of countless schemes, where you are being manipulated at every moment,often without even knowing it. A world where you can't be sure if what you see is reality… or just another illusion crafted as part of a deeper scheme. This is the story of someone who survives it all kind of schemes both small and vast, some he understands, and others he never even realizes. Even he, who is constantly being schemed against, crafts schemes of his own against others. This is a world ruled by deception and Yuan will persevere it, shape it, and rise through it. ------------ English is not my native language, so please understand if there are any mistakes

Six students are trapped in an abandoned school, forced into a deadly game. Each has a secret role: Killer, VIP, Detective, or Innocent. If the Killer marks the VIP three times, the VIP dies. To survive, the others must figure out who the Killer is—before it's too late. Trust fades fast. Tensions rise. Lies, secrets, and betrayals threaten to destroy the group from within. One wrong move… and someone dies. Who will survive the game of deception?

Swapped at Birth, Married by Fate Born a princess but raised as a commoner, Celeste never knew she was heir to the throne. When a twist of fate forces her into an arranged marriage with the reckless and arrogant Prince Cassian, she braces for a loveless union. But as palace secrets unravel, Celeste discovers some shocking truths—she and Cassian were swapped at birth; He is the father of her secret baby. Bound by duty yet torn by betrayal, can love bloom amidst deception? Or will their entangled pasts destroy the fragile bond between them?

In the vibrant world of Divine, where magic flows as both positive and negative, a force of magic that shapes all life, from human to beast. Humanity constantly battles the monstrous beasts lurking beyond their kingdoms. Young Kenshin Hoshimiya begins his at the esteemed Magic Acadamy, armed with a deceptively simple yet powerful ability, kenshin`s focus is clear: to rise through the ranks and prove himself worthy of confronting the darkness and achieving his ultimate goal.

Kanzou, Yūkaru, Sorae, and Jingai never before understood human nature, but when their own realm goes against the human realm - using the legacies of their soul they are sworn with protecting the human realm. Soon, they find out the truth that everything they were told about Reisen was a lie. In a story of truth and deception can every come to understand themselves or give into their fate…

Luna Nightingale, a dedicated werewolf, finds herself torn between duty and desire. Her mate, Luca Storm, lies injured after a brutal pack attack, but saving him comes at a steep price. Desperate for medical funds, Luna takes a job with wealthy entrepreneur Julian Salvatore, unaware that their forbidden attraction will ignite a dangerous love triangle. As Luna navigates her growing feelings for Julian, she discovers a dark secret from his past. Meanwhile, Luca's sister, Aria, suspects Luna's infidelity, and Isabella, Julian's cunning girlfriend, senses the connection between Julian and Luna. Luna's world shatters when she discovers she's pregnant with Julian's child. Luca, recovering from his injuries, uncovers Luna's secret and grapples with forgiveness and betrayal. Torn between loyalty to Luca and love for Julian, Luna must make an impossible choice. But fate has other plans. Isabella discovers Luna's werewolf nature and plots to capture her, intending to sell her to the government. As Luna faces external threats and internal turmoil, Luca silently struggles with his feelings. In a shocking twist, Luca confronts Luna's deception by leaving her, disappearing into the night without a word. Heartbroken and vulnerable, Luna becomes Isabella's target. Will Luna find a way to reconcile her heart and duty, or will secrets and lies tear her world apart? Can she escape Isabella's sinister plans and uncover the truth about Julian's family? As Luna navigates the treacherous landscape of love, loyalty, and deception, she must confront the shadows of her past and forge a new path.

Manchester United, once a dominant force in world football, finds itself struggling under Erik ten Hag despite having the financial power to rebuild. Big-money transfers fail to restore the club’s glory, forcing Ten Hag to shift his focus to homegrown talent. Among the overlooked prospects in the U18 squad is Leo Calderon, a 17-year-old central midfielder buried deep in the pecking order. Lacking physicality and dismissed by teammates as weak, Leo endures constant ridicule from those who dominate with strength and athleticism. But during one ordinary training session, everything changes—Leo suddenly sees passing lanes no one else can, angles of play invisible to even the most talented prospects. Yet, there’s a problem. His vision surpasses his ability. The passes he attempts don’t connect, his technique unable to match his newfound awareness. Coaches dismiss his efforts as sloppy, and his struggles continue. But one unexpected observer—a visiting League One assistant coach—notices something different. He watches Leo’s movements, seeing potential where others see failure. As Leo fights to prove himself in an unforgiving system, the question lingers—can he refine his raw talent before the club moves on without him? ****************************** Also, all rights reserved for the companies and teams and also players I use in the novel since I don't know how image rights work and I'm too lazy to search it up on Bing-, I mean google

This psychological thriller interlaces romance, obsession, and mystery against the backdrop of high society and dark secrets. As deception unfolds and loyalties shatter, the lines blur between fiction and reality, forcing readers to question what is truth and what is merely a well-written lie. Featuring mature themes, moral dilemmas, and a chilling descent into madness, this story explores how far one will go for love, power, and the intoxicating allure of control. As the killings escalate, and trust erodes, one question lingers—who is truly the hunter, and who is the hunted?

Behind Silent Walls In a world where power hides in shadow and betrayal lurks behind every smile, Elliot Montclair is a man who clawed his way into wealth and influence—through poison, forged wills, and cold calculation. Once an outsider, now the master of a silent empire built on secrets, Elliot’s carefully constructed life begins to unravel as enemies close in and past sins threaten to resurface. Haunted by his dark deeds and locked behind walls of silence, Elliot must navigate a treacherous game of loyalty and deception where trust is the rarest currency—and the price of failure is death.

Deception is not enough to explain this feeling,maybe love is not for me sometimes it's best to let go of everything and move on.

[Warning :This erotic story features a taboo relationship with an older woman] Six years ago, Luke Harris woke up in a world that wasn’t his own — no memories, no identity, just the strange, aching truth that this body didn’t belong to him. He was only twelve then. Homeless, confused, and alone. Until she found him. Sarah — a beautiful, mature single mother with a kind smile and two daughters of her own — took him in without question. Gave him a home, warmth, and a place in her quiet little world. From that day on, Luke became part of their family… at least on the surface. Now eighteen, Luke has grown into a handsome young man. Girls at school whisper about him behind his back. Strangers admire him. But in his heart, there’s only one woman he’s ever truly loved — the one who gave him everything when he had nothing. Sarah. This is the story of Luke’s growing bond with his adoptive mother and stepsisters — a bond that slowly blurs the lines between family, love, and desire. As emotions deepen and boundaries fade, Luke steps into a complicated life filled with affection, secrets, and an unexpected path toward a very unusual kind of harem. --- Thank you for reading! Feel free to check out our other books as well. Enjoy the journey!~ (¬‿¬) --- By Ecstasy Crown

Kim Woo-jin, a college freshman, is caught off guard when a mysterious leak in his dorm bathroom leads him to his suspicious neighbor, a handsome Russian painter named Caesar. Despite his initial concerns, Woojin brushes off the strange encounter and goes about his day. On his way home from school, however, he inadvertently witnesses Caesar disposing of a body and realizes he's unwittingly become embroiled in a dangerous situation. Overwhelmed but determined, Woojin becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth and bringing Caesar to justice, launching a thrilling and perilous investigation that tests his courage and resourcefulness. As Kim Woojin investigates the mysterious Russian painter Caesar, he stumbles upon a peculiar camera in an alleyway near his dorm. Little does he know that this camera holds the key to unraveling the truth about Caesar’s dark past. Driven by his need for justice and armed with the camera, Woojin ventures deeper into the danger, using the camera’s footage to navigate a web of deceit and uncover shocking secrets that could cost him his life. The tension escalates as he races against time to expose Caesar’s crimes before they catch up to him.

Set in India during a tumultuous period of conflict between the Assembly of Royals and the popular parliament, Vikram, a young prince from the southern region, finds himself abandoned by his own family. Determined to protect the pillars of his state, he embarks on a perilous journey to amass power swiftly, as the formidable Western army of millions approaches the borders. With time running out, Vikram must navigate a web of intrigue and deception, cultivating his strength while remaining under the radar of the dominant forces that threaten to undermine his rise. As he confronts both external enemies and internal betrayal, Vikram's journey becomes one of resilience, strategy, and the quest for identity in a land divided.

A word of advice for surviving a place like Schroon Falls: If a ghost offers you a job, take the money. The dead, after all, are famously bad with paperwork. Just be careful. In a town of crumbling manors and modernist cubes, every shadow has an angle and every echo has an agenda. The most convincing hauntings aren’t about the ghosts themselves, but about the person they’ve chosen to speak through. Sanity is negotiable. Rent is not.

One contract. One year. Zero feelings. Emily Torres signed her name to save her brother. Liam Westwood signed to bury a secret. But neither expected sparks—let alone passion that burns hotter than the lies they’re both hiding. In a penthouse full of rules and a heart full of scars, Emily finds herself tangled in a web of mafia ties, wolf-blooded truths, and a husband who plays the game too well. In this dangerous dance of deception, love was never supposed to be on the table. But fate doesn't care about rules.

I am a what, and where is my little friend? No, give it back right now! What, back in a lab again? What a load of bull. Finally, I'm dying... No, I got revived again. Becoming a weapon for a kingdom? Meh, they can try and control me. Medieval weapons? I like that. Give me all of them. An Angle cult? Let's destroy that. Pure Dragons? I want one for myself. Please check out my other novel, Sazanami. Discord - https://discord.gg/h5N6ZuMSTR I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

When justice becomes the enemy and the truth hides in shadows, how far would you go to uncover it? Emma Carter has it all—a thriving career as a top-tier defense attorney, a loving husband, and a sharp sense of justice. But her perfect world shatters the night her husband, Daniel, is found murdered in their home—and Emma is arrested for the crime. Cleared of the charges but not the suspicion, Emma sets out to uncover what really happened. As she digs deeper into Daniel’s secret life, she uncovers a web of deceit, buried debts, and a conspiracy that stretches far beyond anything she imagined. Her pursuit of the truth entangles her with dangerous criminals, a haunting betrayal, and a brother-in-law hiding a terrifying secret. With the help of a loyal friend and a sharp-minded detective, Emma must expose the lies that led to Daniel’s death—before she becomes the next target. Shadow of Deception is a gripping crime thriller about betrayal, courage, and a woman who refuses to let the truth stay buried.

I was kidnapped. Shackled. Shoved into a world where women are either worked to death or used until they’re broken. They called it an island. I call it a prison wrapped in paradise. Then I met him. Alex — the heir to the empire that enslaved me. The coldest man I’ve ever seen. Eyes like ice. Words like knives. A prince carved by cruelty. Raised to destroy anything soft. But he didn’t destroy me. He became obsessed instead. And I? I began to understand the monster behind the mask — not to love him, but to use him. Because I’m not here to survive. I’m here to end it all. To burn the empire from the inside. Even if it means sleeping beside the enemy. Even if it means loving the villain in a world with no heroes. This isn’t a love story. It’s a war. And I will win.

An Angle who became the hope for all of the Omniverse . Tale of Rasen Raglia The Last Arch Angel and the Liviatha Lavas The Impure demon. Now their story truly unfolds .....

Being set up as collateral for my father's debt, I was left at the mercy of a ruthless Mafia Lord. Carden smirth son of the most influential man in NYC. Ruthless, arrogant and self-center, what happens when my Dad fails to pay the loan he owed,

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] High School Kings and Queens SEASON 1, VOLUME 1 [Main story completed] SIDE STORIES ONGOING (2 CHAPTERS EVERY WEEKEND) 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 [Completed] 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.

Once a terrorist of unfathomable power, he awakens with no memory and no strength, his abilities stripped away by a mysterious anomaly. As he navigates a world steeped in corruption and deception, he becomes a pawn to unseen forces seeking to manipulate him. With each revelation, he inches closer to the truth of his past—but to survive, he must reclaim the power he once wielded. As enemies emerge from the shadows and alliances prove fragile, he faces a brutal question: Will regaining his strength make him a savior—or the monster he was meant to forget?

Darkness covering an unfamilar city, the night growls with hunger... Thrown into a new body and a new life, Ray awakens. "Where am I?" "Your first task has arrived", a feminine robotic voice echoed. Ray turned around to find a woman standing on the edge of the roof. "Prevent her imminent death. Failure: Penalty will be... GLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITCCCCCCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHH "Love?" "Save a girl?" Hahahahaahahaha [Regre..glitchh...] Consume these innocent people and kill those whimsical Gods. "You will reverse all creation for me." -----------‐--------- Disclaimer: Strong language and Themes of abuse and violence present. R18 scenes are there but there's no NTR(only netori) Reader discretion advised. ------------------------------------------------------ Read my other works if you're interested in the verse- Villain: Girlfriend Thief Villain: Surviving the Yandere Academy with a Gun ---------------------------- None of my works are dropped, and I'll update all of them. But! Like a particular series and want me to update it more than the others? Just let me know in the comments!

Crown of Betrayal After witnessing the brutal murder of her best friend—the Queen—Lily seeks help from the Queen’s brother, a noble King determined to uncover the truth. Together, they fight for justice, uncover dark secrets, and slowly fall in love amidst the ashes of betrayal. In a world of power and deception, can love rewrite fate?

Funny how life can throw a whole circus your way in just one day. Ava Patel, a rising star in City X’s modeling scene, thought she was finally catching her big break—until she discovered her manager, who also happened to be her boyfriend, had cleaned out her bank account and disappeared without a trace. To make matters worse, he didn’t just vanish—he left her for a woman Ava had never even heard of. Betrayal? Check. Broke? Check. Heartbroken and humiliated? Triple check. But just when she thought rock bottom couldn’t get any deeper, fate decided to bring a shovel. Enter Liam Carter, a brooding billionaire tycoon with a chip on his shoulder and an outrageous request: he wanted Ava to go undercover, pretending to be someone she’s not, in order to spy on his business rival, Ethan Torres. At first, Ava actually considered the offer—until she saw the name. Ethan Torres. Her high school BULLY! The arrogant, insufferable bully who once made her life a living hell. Absolutely not. But money talks, and in Ava’s case, it screamed. After some serious inner conflict—and a glance at her empty bank account—she agreed. Not just because the paycheck could buy her a brand-new life, but because there were some personal scores she hadn’t finished settling. Ava had unfinished business with Ethan Torres. Now the real question is: can she swallow her pride, fake a smile, and get close to the man she loathes for the sake of the mission? And what exactly is Ava planning behind those smirks and stilettos?

They called him useless. A Class E farmer in a world where strength meant survival. Betrayed by the woman he loved, beaten by a power-hungry King, and left to die like trash, Isaac thought his story had ended. But death was only the beginning. Beneath the earth, sealed for thousands of years, a forgotten being awakens, an ancient force of ruin once feared by angels and demons alike. When Isaac agrees to its desperate offer, he doesn’t just survive… he becomes something else. Stronger. Colder. Hungrier. Now reborn with a forbidden power that rejects magic itself, Isaac walks the line between man and monster. Each time he unleashes the Abyssal Overdrive, his strength grows, but so does the Corruption threatening to devour what’s left of his soul. To protect the innocent, he must become the very thing they fear. To destroy the kings who shattered his life, he must embrace the darkness within. Enemies will fall. Secrets will unravel. And when the kingdom of Carreon learn that Isaac is still alive… it will already be too late. The world shunned him. Now, it will kneel. ------------------------------------------ Note: This novel features a support-type system (Mid-Level System) that doesn’t focus heavily on numbers or stats. It doesn’t make the protagonist, Isaac, instantly overpowered. Instead, it provides information and assists him as he grows through his own actions. Isaac must rely on his skills, intelligence, and strategy to survive and evolve. The system in this story grows at a slow pace. As Isaac becomes stronger, the system gradually upgrades with him, allowing for more natural and meaningful progression. It will guide him, but it won’t fight for him. (But who knows? Maybe one day, he’ll become something more…)