Bodyguard Of Lies

Rebellious. Defiant. Reluctant. Isolde Blackwell never wanted the crown. Her loving parents and the kingdom they rule mean everything to her, but when her elder sister abdicates, the unwanted responsibility of becoming queen falls on her shoulders. Determined to escape her fate, Isolde crafts a new identity—cold, arrogant, unapproachable. She lashes out, pushing everyone away, hoping to convince her family and court that she's unfit for the throne. Then Lyra Skyblade enters her life. Half-human, half-demon, and fiercely independent, Lyra saves Isolde from an attack, unknowingly becoming her bodyguard. Thrust together by circumstance, their initial animosity burns hot, each detesting the other. But as they face monstrous threats and navigate political intrigue, Isolde's icy facade begins to thaw. Lyra's unwavering dedication stirs something unexpected within her. Can Isolde embrace her true self and the burgeoning feelings she has for Lyra, even as she fights against the destiny she never wanted? In a world where rebellion and duty clash, two souls find love in the most unlikely of places.

Armed with titles of battlefield reaper and king of crushing, Lin Hai, the strongest modern mercenary king revered as a legend by countless elites, unexpectedly becomes engaged to a beautiful CEO. On one hand, he is a lowly security guard in her company, looked down upon by his fiancée; on the other, he is the mysterious personal bodyguard she secretly admires, always arriving at the crucial moments of her crises with an enigmatic presence to sweep away all challenges. The unruly soldier king makes a powerful return, dominating the bustling city.

"Listen up, my obedient disciple, it's time for you to descend from this mountain. Your master has arranged a marriage for you with a stunning beauty, and it's quite a steal!" With those words, the master absconded with the dowry, leaving Lin Chen feeling both aggrieved and furious. Determined, he descended the mountain to find his betrothed. However, fate had other plans, as he was waylaid on the road by a captivating woman who insisted he play the role of her fake boyfriend. To make matters even more bewildering, this woman bore an uncanny resemblance to his intended bride!

He was the king of the Soldier Kings! He was the Grim Reaper of the assassin world! He was endlessly arrogant! The formidable Ye Long, having left the mysterious military unit, returned to Hua Du to fulfill the mysterious elder's command to protect the beautiful lady boss.

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

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.

What is the Truth? What is a Lie? In the palace, no one truly knows. The empire mourns a dead emperor and a lost empress. The throne shines beneath the crown worn by a young and noble second prince -- beloved by all, pitied by many. But when the first prince returns, the air thickens with suspicion. To some, he is the villain who fled in the night. To others, he is the rightful heir, wronged and forgotten. As court whispers twist like smoke and blood ties blur, the brothers must face a question that no one dares to speak aloud: 'Who is the victim? Who is the culprit? In a world of shapeless lies and formless truths, the answer is never what is seems.

Married off at eighteen to Gideon Voss, an old and brutal Mafia king, Ariella Moretti spent seven years enduring relentless abuse. When he falls into a coma after an attack, Ariella seizes control of his empire; ruthless, calculating, and determined to never be powerless again. To silence the emptiness within, she turns to Elias Rivas, her bodyguard, her shield, and now, her possession. She uses him as she pleases, commanding his body to soothe her rage and loneliness. Elias obeys without question. It's not love; it's lust, control, dominance, and survival. But when Rafael Cassia, a rival Mafia leader, enters her world under the guise of alliance, his charm masks dangerous intentions. By the time she uncovers his betrayal, it might be too late. Ariella fights to keep what she’s taken, facing betrayal, bloodshed, and the ghost of a past that refuses to die. She is no longer a victim. She is the queen, and she’ll burn the world before she gives up her crown.

In Tiereth, the Zenith war forged history, destroyed it, and reshaped it. Victories and defeats arose equally, building the foundations of thousands of generations through time. In the fifteenth war, "the battle for the Witness Jungle," the stories of legends stained in blood and desolation came to an end. Two hundred years later, in Promise City, the leader of a criminal group had an unfortunate encounter. An unusual group of Wanderers knocked at his door. —You will have to excuse me, Mr. Basil. —The woman approached with a mocking smile—. I will have to deprive you of your freedom. N/A: Sorry for bad english, i use a translator.

Auralia is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor at her late father’s failing dojo. She’s one payment away from losing everything her father built, where her childhood memories live. So, when the chairman of Ezra Holdings wife, Maria Ezra, comes to Auralia with a proposal of being her son’s bodyguard, Auralia cannot help but agree to the proposal. In exchange for protecting her son, Alexander Ezra, for one year Auralia will not only get a six figure salary but she’ll also get the title deed to the dojo’s building, allowing her to save the dojo. There is one problem however. Alexander can’t know that Auralia is his bodyguard. Thus Auralia has to marry the man, acting as his wife while secretly protecting him. An arranged marriage is not something she wants and her husband-to-be makes matters worse when he hands her a contract with terms to which she has to follow in exchange for marrying him. Will she be able to navigate the world of the rich as Alexander’s fake wife without the man discovering the real reason behind her marrying him? And can she keep any feelings from developing between the two? Only time will tell… *** This is a slow burn romance story and will have some mature content later on in the story - no under 16. AI Art Cover

“We can live a peaceful life because there are people who carry the burden forward in the darkness.” The destroyed Green Planet after the International War has been rebuilt but there are some people who move in the dark with evil intentions, trying to realize the supernatural power that caused the war in the first place. Arya received a mission to go undercover on one of these organizations, relying on her ability and slowly climbed up. By acting like a spoiled child to make them less vigilant, Arya slowly but surely investigated the organization, trying to fulfill the mission given to her. On the third year, she was arranged a partner. But this partner… is a bit special. He’s so capable of making trouble that Arya was annoyed. Just when she wanted to toss him back, he showed to her that he’s also very reliable at other times. Hmm, just be patient then. No matter what, she had to fulfill her mission. Huh? What did you say? You also have a mission? Let me hear it… Seeing that his mission didn’t seem to conflict with her, Arya decided to help the other party and let him help and take care of her too. Having a capable pastry chef… cough… partner is good. The man smiled when he heard Arya accidentally blurted the truth why she allowed him to stay with her. It’s alright, the first step is to conquer the stomach with sweets and the second step is to conquer the heart~. ... Story set in a fictional future world that's recovering after war and live in bases (detailed description can be found inside the story) Join the discord to chat with the author and other readers: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - Under the Veil of Night [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - The Quiet Empress [complete] - The Villain's Little Cat [complete] - Astral Flower [complete] - Villain Princess [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] - Runemaster in the Last Days [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518

I was just another guy on Earth — broke, jobless, and bored. Then I woke up in a different world… …kneeling before the Empire’s most dangerous woman. Princess Asthia. Beautiful. Cunning. Untouchable. And now I’m her personal bodyguard. There's just one problem. A system popped into my head the moment I swore my oath: [Absolute Loyalty Pact Activated] - Any direct command from the Princess must be obeyed. - Disobedience results in pain, punishment… or death. - Obedience rewards EXP, skills, and system perks. At first, it was simple: guard her. Serve her. Kill for her. But then her orders changed. “Undress me.” “Join me in bed.” “Make me forget I’m royalty tonight.” Now I’m caught between survival and seduction, loyalty and desire.

[WSA 2025 Entry] There is a shop. hidden deep in the misted alleys of Lowbridge District. A place where the desperate trade gold for whispered promises. Trinkets. Relics. Cursed objects. Some say the shopkeeper is a sorcerer. Others claim he is a prophet. Only one truth remains. Every artifact he sells changes the fate of its owner. But behind the cracked glass and faded ledgers... The shopkeeper himself has no idea what he's doing. Lies and legends blur in the smoke. And soon, even the gods begin to take notice.

“What did I ever do… to deserve this?” Kai just wanted a peaceful life. A quiet boy with a kind heart, all he ever wished for was to be accepted, to be loved. But one cruel lie shattered everything. Branded a stalker. Labeled a pervert. Beaten, betrayed, and abandoned—even by his own family. The world turned on him in an instant. Standing at the edge of a rooftop, he decides to end it all. But life isn’t done with him yet. From the ashes of despair, begins the cold rebirth of a boy the world once broke. How many lies does it take to kill someone? And what happens when the dead come back… colder, stronger, and unforgiving? A tale of betrayal, redemption, and the chilling cost of falsehoods. This is not just his story. This could be anyone’s.

Kira Mickal is the girl everyone talks about but no one truly knows. Some call her a pornstar. Others say she sleeps with powerful men for favors. But Kira doesn’t explain herself. She doesn't care to. She lives in Monaco, drives supercars, and checks into five-star hotels with men three times her age and leaves with a full bank account and no guilt. Miguel Delmas is a Spanish billionaire with a global empire had one obsession. Kira. He doesn’t believe the rumors. He just wants to know her. Taste her. Break her open and claim her. But he knows throwing money at her won't work because Kira already has everything. So he becomes her bodyguard. He watches her disappear into rooms with other men, hears them call her filthy names but she never confirms or denies what happens behind closed doors. And Miguel? He burns in silence. Until one drunken night, Kira walks into his room. Naked. Teasing. Wild-eyed. She tells him to f*ck her or lose his job. And when he finally does… it changes everything. To the world, Kira uses men for pleasure. But to Miguel… she becomes an addiction he can’t escape. Even if it kills him. 18+ Content Warning This book contains mature themes, explicit sexual content, and strong language intended for adult audiences only. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

Everyone has secrets. But some lies are so dangerous, they could destroy everything. Prakriti Malhotra has always been bold and dramatic, but when she becomes the target of the cold, calculating Aditya Rathore, she’s forced to fight for her own survival. As his ruthless games push her to her limits, Prakriti must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect herself. Meanwhile, Ruhaan Agnihotri, the charming yet dangerous, crosses paths with Ishika Malhotra. What begins as a fierce rivalry soon turns into a tangled web of passion, lies, and dark secrets. Will Ishika’s fiery spirit break Ruhaan’s walls, or will his hidden demons tear them apart? Shanaya Kapoor, a quiet artist with a tortured past, finds herself caught in a forbidden love that threatens to shatter everything she’s known. And Vedant Singh Rajput, the rebellious sports star, is forced to confront his own heart when he meets the girl who challenges everything he believes about love. In a world where every smile hides a secret, and every gesture carries weight, these teenagers will risk it all. Can they survive their tangled web of lies, or will the truth destroy them all? Twisted Lies is a story of tangled fates, forbidden love, and the secrets that can either save or destroy them. The question is—who will emerge unscathed?

Kaylie Clauvie, seorang gadis dengan masa lalu kelam dan hidup dalam bayang-bayang kematian ayah angkatnya yang misterius. Luka itu belum sembuh, dan pelakunya masih berkeliaran di luar sana-tanpa nama, tanpa wajah. Kay mulai menapaki jalan penuh bahaya untuk mengungkap kebenaran dan membalaskan dendam ditemani Niki Louis, sahabat sejatinya sejak kecil. Namun, dibalik keberanian dan rencana yang mereka susun, ada perasaan yang tak pernah tersampaikan. Niki selalu ada untuk Kay, bahkan ketika hatinya tak pernah benar-benar dilihat. Cinta yang tulus, tapi hanya berbalas persahabatan. Di antara jejak darah dan kenangan yang menghantui, mampukah Kay menemukan kebenaran tanpa kehilangan satu-satunya orang yang selalu berdiri di sisinya?

To Zuri, men are nothing more than missions. She seduces them, exposes them, and ruins them. One after another. It’s not just revenge. It’s justice. A game she plays with cold satisfaction. Every man she targets is a predator. A liar. A user. And by the time she’s done, they know exactly how powerless they really are. But when she’s assigned to Makai Huxley, the man who doesn’t fit the pattern, Zuri’s rules begin to blur. He’s calm. Unreadable. And worst of all, he makes her feel. Falling for him could destroy everything. What she doesn’t know? She’s not the hunter this time. She’s the prey.

After a shocking reincarnation, our hero opens her eyes to a new (and messy) world the last thing she remembers is reading Lady Viper’s Vow, a dark fantasy novel about a cruel, misunderstood villainess and her path of doom. But when our protagonist finds herself reborn right in the heart of an attack, she's moments away from a second, way-too-soon death. Just as she's about to face the end, a mysterious “system” pops up with a single mission: Level Up or Die Trying. It’s bossy, snarky, and her new best friend. As she levels up into a borderline-cheater powerhouse, she discovers her fate isn't to be a hero, a princess, or even a sorceress, but to protect the one person no one ever expected her to side with: the villainess herself.

Dove Sterling, a twenty-two-year-old CEO of one of the country's biggest beauty companies, is also the devoted mother of an adorable three-year-old boy. Four years ago, under the influence of a drug slipped to her by a so-called "friend," she unknowingly spent the night with a complete stranger—someone she couldn’t even remember afterward. Determined to move on, Dove’s world comes crashing down when she discovers she’s pregnant. As if that weren’t enough, she’s constantly surrounded by people waiting to see her fall. But Dove? She refuses to give them that satisfaction. She rises, stronger each time. Dante Lancaster, the owner of the world’s largest security firm and heir to one of the richest families, has never forgotten the mysterious woman from that unforgettable night. Her face is etched into his memory. His obsession with finding her only deepens when he discovers she is none other than the granddaughter of the man who once saved his life—a man Dante deeply respects. And then he learns the impossible—she's pregnant with his child. From that moment on, Dante vows to make her his. But life has its own plans. Dove disappears abroad, giving birth to their son while Dante battles his own demons, never taking his eyes off her from afar. Three years later, fate intervenes. Now responsible for Dove and her son's protection, Dante sees this as his second chance. But winning her heart—and dealing with a little boy fiercely protective of his mother—proves more difficult than he imagined. Dante’s biggest obstacle? His own son giving him constant headaches! ---

In the game of the rich and ruthless; where lines of humanity blurs, blood was inevitable, manipulation was ensured, and betrayal was a norm. You either become a pawn or a player. To the world, Chiara Marino was an art gallery owner with a perfect luxurious life. What people didn't know was a monster she was turned into with no choice but to embrace it. Carmelo Conti is an ambitious and ruthless billionaire who valued his people and family. He is calm and collected, until you touch where you shouldn't have. A forced marriage to a man far worse than her stepfather threatens her life purposes. To them it was just a game. But they forgot that she was a made monster. And monsters don't give a fuck! What happens when Chiara decides to create her own fate?

Max Davison was the Organization’s deadliest spy—until they betrayed her, and she took them down with her last breath. But instead of death, she wakes up in the body of Zara Larsson, the villainess fated to be destroyed in a novel she read. What happens when a weapon with nothing to lose refuses to follow the story?

Charterton Valley High welcomes Felicia Limoxberg, descendant of a powerful mage bloodline. She has convinced her family to let her attend school in the city, and thus she has moved from the British countryside to a cozy little London flat with Reynardo, her foxlike fae familiar, and Benimaru Kurogane, a bodyguard with magic of his own and murky secrets. Despite the warnings, Felicia starts overenthusiastically spellcasting around her classmates to gain new friendships, yet it’s likely to bring school-wide pandemonium. But soon a surge of dark magical creatures uproars through London, leaving Felicia, Benimaru, and Reynardo to resolve each issue if they want to stay in the city. Also available on Wattpad

Heroes rise by strength. He rises by betrayal. When Lucien Vale wakes up at the bottom of the Black Tower, he has nothing—no powers, no allies, no future. Dropped into a death game with one rule: Survive or be devoured. But unlike the others, Lucien isn’t interested in glory, honor, or teamwork. He doesn't swing swords. He doesn't cast spells. He lies. He manipulates. He kills from the shadows… and levels up from it. His system rewards deception. His skills evolve through betrayal. And every alliance he forms is just another blade hidden behind a smile. [Trait Unlocked: Apex Deceiver — Each betrayal deepens your power. Every lie brings you closer to the throne.] While others bleed and die for justice, Lucien plays the long game. Because in the Tower, strength isn’t enough. Only monsters survive. And he plans to become the most dangerous one of all.

Sarah, a resilient young orphan, works tirelessly to pay for her younger brother’s life-saving treatment. When Mrs. Mara, a wealthy and calculating woman, offers to cover the bills in exchange for Sarah pretending to be her stepson’s girlfriend, Sarah reluctantly agrees, unaware of the deadly game she’s stepped into. Victor, haunted by the recent loss of his parents, lives shut off from the world, angry and emotionally guarded. Sarah enters his life under false pretenses but soon discovers a deeper side of him, a man who is broken, but not beyond healing. As their fake relationship blossoms into real love, Sarah starts to feel alive for the first time in years. Just when things begin to feel hopeful, Sarah learns the horrifying truth; Mrs. Mara hired her to lure Victor into a trap meant to kill him, seeing him as the obstacle to inheriting his parent’s fortune. Torn between guilt and love, Sarah tries to back out. But Mrs. Mara plays her final card, threatening Sarah with her brother’s safety. In fear, Sarah break’s Victor’s heart and disappears. Suddenly, her brother mysteriously vanishes from the hospital. Frantic, Sarah confronts Mrs. Mara, only to be met with cold denial -- Mrs. Mara claims she had nothing to do with the kidnapping. Left with no options, Sarah starts her own desperate search, hitting dead ends. With nowhere left to turn to, she finally confesses everything to victor, hoping for his help. But the damage is done. Feeling devastated and betrayed, Victor cuts her off, leaving her to face the consequences of both her secrets and her helplessness alone. Now, Sarah is alone and heartbroken, with everything at stake. She must find her missing brother before it’s too late, and somehow win back Victor’s trust and love, despite the betrayal. But the clock is ticking, and questions swirls with no clear answers: Who took her brother? Who is really behind the plan to ruin Victor? Will love be enough to heal what deception has broken?

This story is in collaboration with the author K_Mopo, who will take care of Isolde's point of view. Orphaned. Haunted. Vengeful. Lyra Skyblade has one mission: to navigate the chaotic world that took her parents. Half-human, half-demon, she wields a knight mage's sword, a relic of sacrifice, a beacon of her survival. Isolde Blackwell, princess of the humans, is her opposite—arrogant, demanding, and everything Lyra despises. Their worlds collide when Lyra unknowingly saves Isolde from certain doom, binding their fates. Forced into the role of bodyguard, Lyra faces her greatest challenge: protecting a princess who detests her. But as they confront monsters and political intrigue, hate transforms into a dangerous attraction. Lyra's resolve wavers; can she keep Isolde safe while resisting the growing bond between them? In a land where peace is fragile and trust is rare, enemies become lovers in a tale of duty, sacrifice, and unexpected love.

He married her for revenge. She loved him without question. But when buried secrets surface and bloodlines collide, love turns into a battlefield. A dark tale of betrayal, obsession, and twisted fate. Nothing is what it seems.