By My Side Kikicheea

More than any dagger, treachery tears. Once the respected Commander of the High Guard, Arden Solis knew devotion like a second skin until the day it was torn away. Driven from the one home they have ever known, Arden follows those she once guarded, accused for treason and thrown into exile. The Council chose earlier its scapegoat. Arden is portrayed as the orchestrator of a horrible attack on Eldermire using fake documents, false witnesses, and carefully thought out conspiracies—forgotten proof. Still, the real genius lurks in the background and pulls strings from the highest degrees of power. Arden is left without direction, hence he creates a strained relationship with Kellan Veylan—the only person who understands the depths of the dishonesty but also the one who may have begun it. Their shared history twists in love and heartbreak, trust and deceit. Kellan says he is innocent, having been put up just as Arden was. Arden could, however, believe him or is this another game of dishonesty? As they find the truth, the two fugitives are trapped in an ancient prophecy—one that outlines a cycle of betrayal spun directly into the fabric of Fate. Two betrayers, one designed to rise and the other punished to fall. Eldermire's deadliest danger is not the one they expected; the more he investigates deeper Arden finds: The debate really goes beyond simple fairness. It goes for override of Fate itself. Arden now needs to choose whether to fight for vengeance or flee the fate destined to catastrophe. But for those who dare question Fate, she has never been kind. In a world where trust is a luxury and betrayal is inherent, how one might escape a destiny already written in blood?

Yang Talitha tahu, pria itu adalah model terkenal dari Taiwan. Pria itu blasteran Indonesia-Taiwan. Namun, tiba-tiba, pria itu menjadi bos besar perusahaan otomotif tempat di mana kakak laki-laki Talitha bekerja. Ketika Talitha yang bernotabene cewek jomblo dari lahir ini sadar, rupanya Talitha telah dikekang dan dijerat. Talitha bahkan tak yakin dia bisa dengan bebas lagi mengagumi sosok kakak-kakak tingkat dari Fakultas Teknik di Universitas Indonesia, tempatnya berkuliah, semenjak pria yang bernama Deon itu ada dengan seluruh sifat posesif dan out of control yang dimilikinya. Namun, bedakanlah terjerat dengan dijerat. Dia... Deon itu... Iblis yang bersemayam di tubuh manusia.

Aurelia Holt had quietly sacrificed her career to be a stay-at-home wife for her husband, Blake Carson, so that he could work full time while also pursuing his dream of becoming a successful producer in the future. But on the night of their second wedding anniversary, she watched her husband come home with another woman in his arms. It was Stella, his first love whom he was never really over. “She is already upset, you don’t have to make her feel worse. Is it wrong to show care and concern for my friend?” He argued as he clenched his jaws and kept his gaze steady on my face. “She isn’t just your friend, she was your ex, your first love. And isn’t it so convenient that everytime she needs you or something happens whenever I just want to spend some time with you?” He had always chosen Stella over her, putting her needs and feelings above hers. And that night, she finally had enough. “All you ever care about is Stella!” I continued to yell so loudly that I could practically hear my voice ringing in my ears. “You always do this! You always choose her over me, you always put her feelings above mine.” I watched as a smirk tugged at Stella’s lips as she watched me argue with my husband over her. Blake walked to her side, wrapping his arm around her as she curled her fingers around his arm with a pitiful look. “Stop yelling, you are scaring Stella. Why can’t you be more understanding and stop being so self-centered? Not everything is about you!” The last thing she remembered was her running out into the pouring rain and the next thing she knew, she was asking a stranger to marry her. That stranger was Xavier Wilder, the billionaire CEO of one of the most successful companies in the country. But there was more to him that Aurelia didn’t know just yet, something he was hiding from her. Together, she vowed to make her ex-husband’s life a living hell. There were only two things he cared about the most―his reputation and his ego. And she planned to destroy it all, bit by bit.

A girl whose world revolves around someone special will she ever be able to get his love or life is deciding something else for her

Caught in a web of unfortunate life events, A sick Eirlys is abandoned and faces domestic abuse from her father and stepbrother. After facing a life wrecking encounter with a man she liked, Eirlys swears never to fall in love again. She is forced to live in her worst nightmare by being married and sold off to her greatest enemy by her father for his own selfish gains. Her life takes an interesting turn when she finds out that the man who she had gotten married to was nothing she thought he was. Theron, a young and daring heir of a pack is repulsed by love after he finds out the woman he loved was cheating with his best friend. Forced to marry the girl he hates the most, Theron is determined to make her life a living hell for her and chase her out as soon as he becomes the pack leader. Kael, a young and fulfilling man comes back home to find out his mate, a girl he loved that had rejected him years ago, causing him to flee to another city in pain to get over her is also his twin brother's mate, the person he hates the most. They face challenges, a life filled with secrets and rough roads as couples and individuals, oblivious to what fate has in store for them.

On her engagement day, she accidentally had a one night stand with a stranger. Since then, she has been blindfolded and sent to sleep with him from time to time. One day, she found herself pregnant so she went to the hospital for an abortion. However, she was blindfolded on the operating table and sent to him again! Then, she discovered that the stranger was actually her ex-fiancé's uncle she met every day! "It's you!" She was so shocked. "Marry me. I'll deal with those who have bullied you and make them treat you respectfully." He said. …… Later, she asked him with her hands on the belly,"Darling, there is a question. What should our baby call you? Ex-uncle?" He remained silent.

When 17-year-old Ava Wells discovers her mother's dark secret, she's forced to flee her werewolf pack and the boyfriend she loves. Seeking refuge with the mysterious Asher Blackwood, alpha of the Moonhaven Pack, Ava uncovers ancient prophecies, hidden agendas, and forbidden love. As she navigates the treacherous world of werewolf politics and rival packs, Ava must confront her own identity and the secrets that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. Will she embrace her true nature and claim her destiny, or will the lies and deception tear her world apart?

In the vast universe, the birth and death of a galaxy is nothing more than a flash of mottled light. Looking up at the starry sky, there is always a sense of sadness that the ending is predetermined. Where will you and I be thousands of years later? The country, the fire of civilization, and the earth are nothing more than a speck of dust in the deep space. The starry sky is a moment, and the human world is a thousand years. The chirping of insects is only autumn, and you and I are fighting for it. What is at the end of the deep space?

Meet Kieran, a 12-year-old street urchin with a secret - dark powers and even darker dreams. Haunted by the memory of his sister Sara's tragic death at the hands of a noble, Kieran is determined to change the world's power balance. When he stumbles upon Wells' mysterious grimoire, Kieran forms an unexpected bond with an ancient entity, but at a dangerous cost - his life force. Juggling life as an assassin in the shadows, he eventually earns a spot at the prestigious Academy. Using clever tricks to hide his true abilities, Kieran embarks on a mission to shift societal power dynamics, all while burying the darkness that lurks within him.

Yang Changtian never thought that he'd lose a constant in his life, his long-time friend Hei Jingyou is attacked by some unknown assailants and disappears along with her master. The only indicator left of the struggle is a mysterious and enigmatic tiger token. 20 years later, while everyone is moving on. Yang Changtian still feels deep in his heart that she's still in this world. But unbeknownst to him, Hei Jingyou is always by his side, hidden in the shadows, helping him just as she did before. But why is she hiding? With Yang Changtian, let's embark on a journey to unravel the truth about the mysterious organisation that attacked Hei Jingyou. And let us also witness a story of ultimate devotion and love. Just a small introduction , all the characters in this book are cultivators , and they have some power , hence they're life span is different from that of a normal human. They lifespans are around 400 - 500. And considering that logic , at the start of the story the main characters are around 68 years old , in normal human age that would be around 29 or so.

[Prequel to Checkmate, scheduled to come out late 2025] City Z has a reputation of being the center of ability users in all of Asia, as well as being the homebase of many organisations. Amongst those is Roses; a rising organisation founded by a small group of friends and led by a girl with a seemingly easy going personality. Kang Seojun who had recently turned 20 came face to face with a problem he had been avoiding until the same issue was raised by his younger brother, and that is what is their future going to be? Seeing his friends having their lives planned out, he realised apart from doing whatever his parents wanted, he had never made a decision of his own. In the midst of his dilemma, the leader of Roses approached him with an opportunity to work for them for 3 months, a trial period. The question is, what will this 3 months do for him? Will he find a reason to stay permanently? Will he return to university? And will he, be able to see a future carved out by himself?

Claire Reed thought she married the man of her dreams, Evander Kensington, but she had no idea that their marriage was built on a lie; a family vow that trapped him by her side. His heart, however, belonged to another woman, his white lotus. No matter how hard Claire tried to win Evander’s love, he only grew colder, and his family treated her like she didn’t exist. When she lost their unborn child, Claire’s world shattered. She wanted to see Evander, but he didn't bother to check on her. Instead, he went to meet that white lotus. Unable to bear the betrayal, she decided to free Evander from this marriage, leaving behind a letter and divorce papers, claiming she now had someone else she loved! ~~~~ "You’re mine, and I’ll never let you go!” he declared, his voice dark with possessiveness. “But I don’t want you anymore! You can have Susan—I’m now in love with someone else!” Claire shot back, her words sharp and final. "You can't be with anyone. Do you even know how sleepless nights I've without you?" Evander's hold on her tightened. "I'll see how you become some else when I'll claim you," he pronounced before crashing his lips on her.

A one night stand was supposed to be just that-one night. No strings,no complications. But for Ellis Arroyo, that night marks the beginning of something he never saw coming. As a bartender in Miami, Ellis is used to charming customers but nothing could have prepared him for Alexander 'Alex' Del Montiez - the cold, ruthless heir to one of the most powerful Mafia families. Their night together should have ended at sunrise,but Alex doesn't let go of things he wants and right now,he wants Ellis- body, heart and soul. What starts as a fiery passion soon turned into something darker.Alex is possessive, controlling and terrifyingly intense. He's world is dangerous, filled with secrets, violence and power struggles that threaten to swallow Ellis whole. And yet against all he's his logic, Ellis can't seem to stay away. William "Willy" Del Montiez - Alex's older brother - has spent years hiding he's feelings for Ellis. Unlike Alex,Willy is warm,steady and everything Ellis should want. But choosing him would mean betraying the most feared man in Miami - his own brother. Then there's Rodrigo Gonzalez - cunning, lethal and utterly obsessed,the Cartel leader has never forgiven Alex for taking Ellis away from him now he's back to claim what he believes is his no matter the cost. Ellis never wanted be caught in the middle of a war between dangerous men but it's too late to run.Love, obsession and power collide in a deadly game where the price is he's heart or maybe he's life. Find out in this thrilling story- DESIRED BY MANY: OWNED BY HIM

Time itself unravels, its threads twisting into a disorienting knot around a young man. The mundane rhythms of his life become a haunting refrain, each day a ghostly reflection of the last. He is adrift in a sea of fragmented memories and unspoken tensions, searching for a way out of the deepening twilight of his own fractured reality. This is a story of shadows and secrets, where the past refuses to let go and the future remains shrouded in an unsettling mystery. i will be posting this story in royalroad.com soon as possible. i change the title a little bit, "nameless side Character"

When something is filled to the brim, it is common knowledge that it has hit its capacity – nothing else can go in without the risk of overflowing. But that's not the case for celestial beings, who have nothing inside them but greed for power and fame amongst themselves. So, this brings the question... What happens when your own God gets greedy? What happens, when the one you pray to every night... betrays you, and your world? A young man living in Seattle found himself asking this very question when he was abruptly thrown into a strange mix of strangers – a place which, frankly, he didn't belong to. Can he even begin to compare to these beasts, or will he remain weak and frail, like a worthless background character? Will he ever be able to catch up to the main characters? This is the story of that man... and his will to defy the expectations.

Naomi Reid, a rookie journalist, infiltrates the powerful Moretti family to expose their dark secrets. As she gets closer to Adrian Moretti, the enigmatic heir, she battles her growing feelings for him and her ambition to win Reporter of the Year. Torn between loyalty to the truth and her love for Adrian, Naomi must decide if uncovering the truth is worth sacrificing everything, including their fragile bond. This story will receive new chapters every week so stay connected!!

Was the past truly worth pursuing if it held no meaning beyond curiosity? Maxwell was given a second chance, but would he learn from his past or make the same mistakes again? His past remains a blur—nothing more than fragments of memories, but is it truly more important than the life he has now? With the companionship of his monster pet, Gladiolus, and his master Sidgroth’s guidance, Maxwell will soon learn that this world is just as ruthless as the one that betrayed him. (This novel happens alongside my other novel, Welcoming the Chaos, in other words both of the novels happen at the same time)

In the world of the heavens, there are an elite few in history who transcend the word "genius." They rise through the ranks of cultivation with unparalleled speed, perform feats that defy common sense on a regular basis, and generally educate all who cross their path on just what it means for the difference between two cultivators to be as the difference between heaven and earth. This…is NOT their story. Xu Zuhui has never been considered a genius, or particularly talented, though no one would call him a failure either—no small feat in the cutthroat world of VRMMOs, the dominant form of entertainment on a dying Earth. Indeed, he is one of the lucky few to escape the terrible, ruined real world by uploading to a persistent virtual world based on the world of Cultivation. But though his new body and new life comes with substantial perks, he will soon discover there are substantial risks as well. He’s far from the only strong talent in this new world, and few such people are happy to welcome more into their ranks. In what was supposed to be a virtual world, Xu Zuhui will soon find that the stakes he’s fighting for are very real…and he’ll have to become very strong indeed to survive the events the real hero of this world will inevitably drag him into. Updates daily at 8 AM EST!

It's a story of a girl who fell in love with her brother best friend but couldn't say him about her feelings

Eliane Hernandez is a successful journalist who lives in New York. She has a happy life with her fiancé, Alex, and her best friend, Mia. One day, she receives a mysterious package that contains a USB drive and a note that says "The truth about your past". Curious, she plugs the USB drive into her laptop and discovers a shocking revelation: her ex-boyfriend, Danté Luciano, is the leader of the Italian Mafia and he was responsible for the car bomb that killed her father ten years ago.Eliane is stunned and enraged by this discovery. She decides to expose Danté and his criminal empire to the world. She contacts her editor and tells him that she has a big story to break. She also confronts Alex and Mia, who are both unaware of her past with Danté. They are supportive and promise to help her in any way they can.However, Eliane's actions do not go unnoticed by Danté. He is furious that she has betrayed him and that she knows his secrets. He still loves her and wants her back, but he also wants to silence her before she ruins his reputation and his business. He sends his men to track her down and bring her to him. He also orders them to eliminate anyone who stands in his way, including Alex and Mia.It follows a cat-and-mouse game between Eliane and Danté, as they try to outsmart and outwit each other. It culminates in a final showdown between Eliane and Danté.Will Eliane be able to expose Danté and bring him to justice? Will Danté be able to win Eliane back and persuade her to join him? Will they find a way to forgive each other and start over? Or will they end up destroying each other?

[CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT!! ] (At least read the first fifteen chapters before tossing it aside) . Anna Sui woke up from her drunken state to see her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend on the eve of their wedding. Anna was so heartbroken that she ran out of the house, but due to an unfortunate turn of event, she had a one night stand with a complete stranger. . EXCERPTS, "Anna where are you I've been trying to call you for hours now, why are you ignoring my calls?" Her frown deepened. "Leave me alone Mack you can keep being with Nari I don't care." She yelled. "Oh please stop it Anna. You're my girlfriend and I demand to know. Don't tell me you're with another man Ann. Did you forget today's our wedding" Before Anna could say a word her phone got snatched away from her. "She's mine now. If you call or disturb what's mine from now on, be ready to rot in hell." He hunged up and tossed the phone aside. . (IN THE CUPID'S QUILL COMPETITION. Support book by adding it to library, voting with power stone, gifting golden tickets and normal gift.)

Daphne a nerdy highschool girl got lost on her way back from school, in the woods she got bitten by a bat which turned her to a vampire. that night marked a new beginning for her, but how will she deal with her blood lust, and how will she react when she finds out that her turner is her boyfriend? what happens when her dark side is nearly exposed to the world due to her best friend's betrayal???

Greed and Jealousy can drive anyone crazy. To the point where they don't think twice before creating misunderstandings. Misunderstandings can ruin relationships. And ruined relationships can destroy lives. The lives of four teenagers studying at Princeton High got ruined just because of one misunderstanding. A misunderstanding caused due to jealousy. Can the lives that once got ruined be mended? Will everything go back to normal?

A story about a girl named Celesta Antrigal: she was an assassin who just came back out of retirement after her best friend got kidnapped for an unknown reason, and now she went out to look for him.