Why Did Cid Betray Shadow Garden

“P-please let me go..” I stammered and before I knew it, I was word vomiting while crying. “—I won’t return. You won’t ever see me again. I know you don’t want me as a mate. You hate me, so please let me go.” I cried out. Cain’s jaw tightened with each word that left my lips “What gave you the idea that you have the power to choose what you want?” His voice was low, “You don’t get to decide what, how, and when you leave. Only I get to do that. You don’t get to leave me, you don’t get to run! You only leave when I want you to.” "I didn’t ask for this,” I whispered, trembling. “I didn’t ask to be your mate.” Cain stepped back, “Neither did I,” he muttered under his breath. “But the bond doesn’t give us a choice, does it?” ~~~~ As the only child of her late Alpha father, Avery Jae was meant to inherit her family’s legacy. But on the day of her arranged marriage to Alpha Lucian, her world crumbles. Rejected, humiliated, and cast aside for her own cousin, Avery barely escapes with her life only to find out a much deeper secret. One that changes everything. When Avery awakens, she finds herself in a foreign land, caught by the ruthless guards of the Vehiron pack, led by the infamous Alpha Cain. Tall, broad and as dangerous as the army he commands. Alpha Cain has a reputation that sends chills down the spine of even the most dangerous warriors. Haunted by his dark past, he has vowed never to take a mate, yet the moment he lays eyes on Avery, everything changes. With a single word, Avery is bound to Cain—whether he wants it or not. In a world where betrayal runs deep, can Avery ever trust the alpha who might just be her worst enemy.

Selene Valor, a pureblood vampire, entered a marriage of convenience with her husband Gabriel Valor to protect herself from relatives eyeing what was left of her family's wealth. Six months into their marriage, Gabriel is sent away to war to fight for the kingdom. As time went on, news of his victories spread across the kingdom and he was labelled a hero. Nearly six months later, Selene eagerly awaits the return of her heroic husband. Upon his arrival, Selene is faced with betrayal as he brings home a woman named Cassandra Avery, a human who he introduces as his lover. Selene is heartbroken and tries to save what was left of her marriage but soon there is news of Gabriel wanting to take Cassandra as his second wife. Selene is left with the choice of accepting Gabriel’s wishes and staying protected or seeking a divorce. After a heated argument, Selene turns to someone she never expected to be her saviour. She finds refuge with Lord Xavier Blackthorn, another pureblood who seeks her hand in marriage. Will she forgive her first love or move on to accept Lord Blackthorn’s love?

The author has found himself within his own work of fiction. A tale as old as web novels. Transmigrated into the body of an unknown side character, Mav is forced to come to terms with the world he created and the characters within. Flying cars, magical technology, and Gates leading to corrupted worlds? Mav only has one goal: survive. In order to accomplish this goal, he must grow, or he will die in the onslaught of the incoming Apocalypse-- according to the original plot, millions of Gates will open up across the world in four years and the demonic corruption will spread beyond the Gates. Many people will die and Mav’s existence indicates an unstoppable butterfly effect that may end with the main characters’ deaths. But he can’t help but start getting attached to the main cast. The stakes are rising as the people he has come to love are threatened. And Mav might be the only one who knows about the mysterious organization that is determined to tear everything down.

In 480 BCE, Queen Artemisia I of Caria commands her fleet in the Persian navy during the Battle of Salamis. Known for her strategic brilliance, she navigates the treacherous waters of war and politics, earning respect from allies and foes alike. Amidst the chaos, Artemisia grapples with her identity and the sacrifices required of her as a ruler and warrior. Her courage and wisdom shine through, making her a legendary figure in a male-dominated world.

The story of a men accompanied by the last survivors of human kind, fighting battles until their last breaths. As time passes, only he remains able to keep swinging his sword. Why keep fighting, if there is nothing more to protect? Why keep struggling, if there is no more hope? But he still chose to swing his fists and slash with his sword, and at the very end...

This story revolves around the divine garden and its inhabitants and their disobedience to its creator. Are they doomed to despair, or will they find their way among the disarray, or maybe the answers lie in the mysteries of the past? 

**Betrayed by Blood: The Unraveling Truth** Cops Bella and Ryan seek justice for their father's murder, enlisting a dangerous ally. As they delve deeper, they uncover a shocking link to their lieutenant, Erek, and a hidden mafia empire. In a world of deception, each revelation pulls them closer to the truth, where trust is the deadliest weapon.

Normal frickin days. Boring usual college days. Normal us. So why. No ,where did it all go wrong. When did it all go wrong. Just a bunch of teenage girls trying to get over their last year as seniors ,each of them wanting to go to different universities with different dreams. Four best friends ,different personalities ,different everything ,only met last year but became closer than childhood friends or so they thought. When they get tangled up in something they never could have even dreamt of ,friendship isn't friendship ,enemies aren't enemies ,nothing is normal and usual and boring and the same and it never will be. New allies or maybe not.

Monster semakin kuat dan merambah ujung dunia. Kehidupan sehari-hari yang sederhana semakin sulit karena gangguan monster-monster ini. Seharusnya para pahlawan datang secara rutin untuk menumpas para monster dan menantang Penguasa Kegelapan, namun kemanakah para pahlawan itu sekarang?

Everyone has their perceptions of Knights. The most common ones are found in storybooks. Shining armor, a gallant steed, glistening weapons, a coat of arms, exacting justice. Don’t make me laugh. It was all buttered up the way they wanted it to be, and I was just as foolish as to believe them until I saw. The atrocities they committed that went against the code of honor they swore upon. And because I saw, they came to me. The ones who wanted to fix this dastardly system with their hands and fix this rotten empire. And so I accept the realization that chivalry is dead. *This is not a LitRPG story! For all of you folks that like secret identities and masked protagonists, this is it! *No harems, no sex scenes, no power of friendship (or dues ex machine) *I do not own the cover art. All credit goes to the artist.

**Title: "Rise of the Sword Emperor"** **Synopsis:** Alaric, the second eldest son of the Aryan Kingdom—the most powerful kingdom of its time—is thrust into a nightmare when his eldest brother is mysteriously killed. Falsely accused of the murder, Alaric's family, blinded by grief and deception, orders his execution. His grandfather, known as the Sword Emperor and the world's strongest swordsman, is absent, receiving medical treatment from the most skilled doctor in China. Was absence durning the execution. Miraculously surviving the execution, Alaric awakens to find himself endowed with a dual system window, a mystical power that sets him on a path to become the world's strongest emperor and cultivator. With his new abilities, he embarks on a journey of cultivation and growth, aiming to build the most formidable kingdom the world has ever seen. As Alaric ascends in power, he uncovers the truth behind his brother's death: a conspiracy involving powerful kingdoms determined to destabilize the Aryan Kingdom. Keeping his identity a secret from his family, Alaric vows to exact revenge on those responsible and restore honor to his name. Join Alaric as he navigates through treacherous political landscapes, battles formidable foes, and strives to become both the world's strongest emperor and the greatest swordsman, all while seeking justice for his fallen brother and protecting the legacy of the Aryan Kingdom. ---

With only months to live, Meisen abandoned the bustling city, seeking peace in a quiet forest—but instead found something far more terrifying. A shadowy figure, silent and relentless, consumed him, draining his life as he screamed for another chance. Just when everything faded to black, he woke—alive, but in a strange new world. Reborn into a world where magic holds power, Meisen’s new life is only beginning.

Luke and Ariel have been close since kindergarten, every day of every year they would hang out. Shortly, during middle school, Luke began gaining feelings for Ariel, but one summer break, Ariel went ghost. On the first day of their senior year of high school, Luke spots Ariel, but she has a new friend. Who is he?

Lu Yang was born into a martial world where monsters roam and the strong oppress the weak. After losing his family at a young age, he had to fend for himself, hunting monsters to survive and growing stronger day by day. Yet, the shadow he summoned—supposedly one of a kind—was of no use to him. In a world rich with Earthly and Heavenly energy, where cultivating such energy is essential for strength and survival, Lu Yang must forge his own path to power. Witness his journey as he defies the odds, ventures into the unknown, and rises to the top, writing his own legend.

Laiza Danford has lived her entire life at the beck and call of her family, enslaved by the desire of their love attention. Always being compared and living in the shadows of her twin. Detested by all even by the one she hoped will be her escape from her damned fate only for every thing to blow up in her face, pushed to death she promises to come back to destroy.

“Mr. Zhang, it is said that you often make zombies work overtime without pay, is that true?” Zhang Ye, enraged, snatched the microphone that was pushed to his mouth and said righteously: “Who said that?” “I'll sue them for defamation!” “Someone's defaming me, you know!” As he spoke, he turned and grabbed a zombie, “Did I force you?” The zombie, silent, just went “Ugh ahhhh—” Zhang Ye immediately said, “See! He said no!” The next morning, the headlines of the Sanjiang Apocalypse Morning Post read: Zhang's Group Chairman, Zhang Ye, not only admitted to making zombies work overtime, but he also abused a zombie in front of reporters, truly a man without conscience! Our newspaper expresses strong disdain for such a person! This book is also called “Who Let You Bring Zombies into the Factory”

In her previous life, she was betrayed by the ones she loved most. Now reincarnated into a new body, she has the chance to right the wrongs of the past. But her journey for vengeance is complicated by a world full of enigmatic creatures, manipulative allies, and a love interest who may hold the key to her heart. Will she find redemption or lose herself to her need for revenge?

A noble girl who cares for only books and knowledge, not giving a single thought about marriage or what others think of her. She meets a commoner boy in a garden and their meeting keeps growing and growing, like the many flowers that grow. But lies grow the more they meet. Here, in the garden of lies, their tragic love begins.

Fame, Power, Money... All were worldly desires that couldn't even make him, Mason Goldenheart, the strongest warrior under God, blink. After fighting in the tumultuous Holy War against the Devil Djall, and his lackeys for half a century, Mason, with the sacrifice of those he held dear, was finally able to vanquish the Demon king. This in turn released the pressure off of God, allowing him to finally put the Devil Djall to rest, and bring about an end to the Holy War. However, all was for nought in Mason’s eyes, as decades passed, and an incessantly seeping venom continued to poison his heart due to his biggest regret: Not being strong enough... Not only had he, the most beloved Hero, failed to save his loved ones, but he'd also fruitlessly fought, and tried and struggled to save the now billions lost across the ravaged Earth. Finally, at the turn of the century, the anniversary of the Devil Djall and his Demon King's defeat arrived. And it was on that fateful day that Mason would finally know the truth, a truth which would forever alter his fate and push him along an unimaginable path.

A girl being thrown out of her home by her step mother after father's death. Her step mother also took away her father's wealth, leaving her to work on the streets. She was a graduate from a prestigious school so with her qualifications she was able to get the job of a secretary the next day. Her boss, who employed her, had other plans in mind because he usually never employed females in his company. He employed her because he wanted to offer her a marriage contract to suppress the pressure from Andrew, his only surviving relative. Andrew was on his deathbed and it was his last wish. But then the CEO is someone who doesn't like women so he had to opt for a marriage contract.

On his 10th birthday, Ren is celebrated as a hero — the chosen one blessed with unmatched power to protect the world from the monsters spilling out of dungeons. Yet, as the nations join forces to train and guide him, they see him only as a weapon to wield, a pawn in a dangerous game of power. Taken from his home, Ren is trained under the iron hands of foreign nations, wielding his strength to shield lands he barely knows. When he finally fulfills his purpose and grows into the most powerful hero the world has ever known, he’s betrayed by the very nations he fought for, and, in their quest for dominance, they destroy the kingdom of Arden, his birthplace, and his heart. In the moments before he dies, struck down by a forbidden weapon, Ren vows revenge. But fate grants him something more powerful than vengeance — a second chance. Awakening in his childhood body mere days before his hero’s ceremony, Ren now has all the knowledge, skill, and power from his former life and a new purpose. This time, he will refuse their shackles, forge his own path, and raise Arden to greatness. As he trains in secret, Ren allies himself with his childhood friends, the two princesses of Arden, Elara and Selene, who are both loyal to him and now central to his heart and mission. Together, they plot to outwit the nations that once betrayed him, strengthening Arden’s defenses and building allies among those who stand in the shadows. With a growing network of spies, newfound strength, and a burning desire for justice, Ren sets his sights on reclaiming control of his destiny and protecting his kingdom from those who would see it fall. His mission is clear: take revenge, save his kingdom, and claim the throne — becoming not just a hero, but the hero king Arden needs.

There will be about 2 to 3 chapters per weeks starting on Monday or Tuesday. Theos Martin is a young man with a unique charm, both open-minded and socially accomplished. To those around him, he embodies a rare combination of strength, intelligence, and authenticity, qualities he hides beneath more ordinary talents: a surprising mastery of video games and an extensive knowledge of anime. But behind this facade of an ordinary boy lies a soul marked by the extraordinary. His life changes forever the day a goddess appears, revealing a truth beyond understanding: he is the destined hero chosen to confront the Demon King, a malevolent entity whose threat looms over another world. To save this mysterious universe, Theos must leave the comfort of his daily life and plunge into the unknown, leaving behind everything he knows. However, the journey to this new world does not go as planned. Theos finds himself deprived of some of his strength, in a strange and hostile environment, where reality follows none of the orderly rules of a game. He quickly realizes that this quest is about more than defeating an enemy; it will push him to discover himself and make choices that could change not only his own destiny but also that of the world he left behind. Notes : The upcoming chapters will be corrected. I'm only publishing them because it's been a while since my last update. Don't worry, the changes won't significantly impact the story. Thank you for your understanding!

Emily wakes up in a cold sweat, haunted by nightmares that feel too real to dismiss. Desperate for answers, she turns to Dr. Simmons, but his scepticism only deepens her sense of isolation. Unbeknownst to her, an apathetic figure watches her every move, intrigued by the raw emotions she grapples with. As her reality begins to unravel, Emily resolves to face the darkness that looms ahead. But the true horror is lurking just beyond her grasp. Will she discover the truth before it pulls her under? Read on to find out.

Oneshot story about a guy who got assigned to tend to the garden of a local high school and a girl who got interested in what he's doing.

A wired dream changed the life of a week college student, turned into strongest person overnight who don't know what's going to happen in future