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Shadows of Betrayal: Light Beyond the Dark "In this school, she is a student carrying the weight of secrets. In the eyes of its leader, she is an unexpected beacon of light. Yet behind her calm gaze lies a truth that could shake the very foundations of what holds strong." A transfer student on scholarship brings not only exceptional intelligence to SMA Garuda (Garuda Senior High School), but also a hidden purpose. Every step she takes in this new school is part of a carefully laid plan—a mission that will bring her face-to-face with the dominant powers within its walls. Her meeting with the esteemed Student Council President, who seems perfect in everyone’s eyes, begins with a small, unexpected incident. To the outside world, this might look like the start of a typical story. But for her, it is the first move in a complex strategy. The school’s leader does not realize that every interaction is part of a larger game, designed to uncover the truth and change the fates of those involved in her father’s past—including the influential figures at this school. Yet in the midst of executing her plan, she may have overlooked one crucial thing: revenge and secrets never walk alone. Behind every face she encounters, other eyes are watching. Eyes that see through the masks she wears, the forced smiles she offers, and the sacrifices she makes to achieve her goal. As bonds begin to form and trust is put to the test, the impact could be far greater than she ever imagined. In this world, good intentions and wrongdoing are often hard to tell apart. Sometimes, the truth comes from the most unexpected source—carrying with it the shadow of betrayal. Who truly holds the reins? And what is the price of revealing the truth? "For every choice made in the past shapes the shadow that follows in the future—and some shadows are darker than they appear." _ _ _ Hi there... I’m back with a brand-new story version! Hehe.. :v Don’t worry—I won’t leave this one hanging halfway through. I’ll see it through to the end, so you have to read it, okay? Hey.. You’ve got to read this because I poured my heart into making it full of drama that’ll tug at your emotions! You’ll be pulled into non-stop conflicts—every chapter will keep the tension going, hehe. It’s thrilling in all the right ways, so you really can’t miss it!! You’ll also be hit with plot twists that’ll knock you off your feet. There might be parts that feel disconnected, but please bear with me—I’ll do my best to make it work! And just to be clear: this isn’t a translated novel. It’s an original work, and I chose an Indonesian title to remind you that the story is set right here in Indonesia, okay! So enjoy reading everyone.... Comment guys... Please leave a comment won’t you?

When I opened my eyes for the first time in this hell, I thought I was trapped in a nightmare… but no, nightmares aren’t presented with this level of detail. The sky was gray, like a worn strip of ash made from wandering souls. The air was heavy, as if the world breathed blood instead of oxygen. And most importantly… I am not on Earth. I am Nier Verton. The son of the Duke of Shadows. The Verton family—the house whose name people whisper before they sleep, feared even by those who do not understand the meaning of fear. Ah, Nier Verton… the calm, noble, perfect young man who is supposed to become the center of this ridiculous story. But what story, exactly? A romance novel. Yes, a romance. A story written with roses, innocent glances, and looks that stretch across entire pages—where the heroine, “Ayla,” falls in love with me after three sentences and ten chapters of exchanged smiles. Did I mention that I despise this kind of story? I can’t stand it. I don’t believe in love made of sugar, nor in tears polished with golden light. What is expected of me? To be the heroine’s lover? To melt her heart with a smile and a rose? To hold her while towers collapse and tell her that the world will be fine? No. To hell with that. This world is tilting toward ruin, and I am no savior. I am merely an intruder in the body of a terrifying family’s heir, living within the threads of a story I did not write—and will not perform the way they intended. I am not Nier Verton. But since everyone believes that I am… Let’s see how far I can twist your happy ending.

A flame can be extinguished, but one can only hide from light. He grew up in a lightless world, alone, only an empty voice calling his name from the dark, close enough to hear, distant enough to lose. Then one day, light broke through, vanquishing the pain. Since then, he has lived with a single purpose: to pursue that light... and feed it. Living in despair, light manifested in him. Finally, he broke free. He should've died. He should've never escaped. He should've been stopped “Do you want to see the truth?” Silence unfolded. “Show me…”

In a abandoned neighborhood circle, a family decided to live there to see if they could get more people and bring the circle back to a more lively neighborhood. But something was off, something unknown was waiting for them.

Behind reinforced walls, the Awakened rule—those who delivered the Final Strike and claimed power from the corpses of monsters. They breathe clean air, eat real food, and look through the rest of humanity like furniture. Outside the walls, the rest survive. Eight sectors of decay. Eight sectors of desperation. Eight sectors where every shadow promises violence and every face is a stranger you'll never see again. Kael has spent his whole life in Sector Four. He knows its alleys like his own scars. He knows the rules: stay small, stay fast, and never reach for a destiny that comes with teeth. But the world doesn't care about rules. When an expedition forms to hunt monsters beyond the walls, Kael is forced to choose between the cage he knows and the wild he doesn't. Between survival and something that looks almost like hope. He doesn't believe in the System. He doesn't believe in miracles. He only believes in tomorrow. But tomorrow has other plans.

Kaelen Varrick was found abandoned as an infant on a bustling alien planet unimaginably larger than Jupiter, his origins a mystery. Hidden in the shadows of a sprawling village.Marked by a strange birthmark , he is destined for much more than the quiet life offered by his adoptive family. When mysterious events trigger the awakening of his latent powers, Kaelen catches the attention of powerful super empires and shadowy academies that dominate the planet’s fractured societies. As ancient forgotten technologies and forbidden zones come to light, Kaelen’s journey transforms from one of survival to a crusade: to unite the fragmented ruins, villages, and cities torn apart by endless war and monstrous beasts. As he ascends through the tiers of civilization, Kaelen’s vision expands beyond the vastness of his home world. He sets his sights on the stars, seeking to leave the planet that once imprisoned him and uncover the secrets of his Origin .How the mystery unfold in the future .

I can read the source code of the universe. Every living being, every building, every law of physics — I see the architecture behind it. I can modify it. Erase it. In seven seconds, I could heal an entire city or reduce it to blank white nothing. I don’t do it anymore. Every use costs me memories. The last time I truly used my power, I woke up three years later without knowing who I was. Then a city of 340,000 people vanished overnight. Someone else has found the code. And he is rewriting the world in his own image — not out of madness, not out of hatred. Out of conviction. Because he believes, with arguments I cannot refute, that the world would be better without suffering. Without choice. I have to stop him. Every time I use my power, I lose a piece of who I am. By the end of this story, I may not even remember why I began. Maybe I deserve that. — Kairo Voss is not a hero. He is the man who decided that saving the world was worth losing himself in it.

Grim is a Rider, an elite pilot bonded to a Metal Terror, a bio engineered war machine created by the Delvian Empire to kill mages. Designed to be empty, obedient, and incapable of doubt, Grim has served without question until a failed mission makes him question his loyalty and his origins.

Ebony Baptiste agrees to a first date with a man she met at the university library after weeks of late-night phone calls. James seems charming and fascinated by her work in natural medicine and virology—but his interest is anything but innocent. When he drugs her with plans to abduct her, something ancient intervenes. Raphael—a powerful jaguar shifter—has been watching from the shadows, knowing from the moment he saw her that she is his fated mate. When her life is threatened, he unleashes the beast within. James doesn’t survive. Shaken and unsure of what she witnessed, Ebony struggles to reconcile science with the image burned into her memory: burning amber eyes in the dark. Detective Gabriel Cruz, a white witch sworn to protect the city, knows the truth—but revealing it could change her life forever. As danger closes in, Ebony is drawn into a hidden world of shifters, witches, and ancient bloodlines—where destiny doesn’t ask permission. It claims you.

A close knit group of university students who share a history in their literature club and navigate complex relationships, secret affairs, and intense emotional and sexual entanglements as they begin college life together. Central to the story are Xia Wenxue, his passionate and possessive girlfriend Situ Qiong, the nationally famous idol Si Jiao, the reserved Mo Ran, and the ambitious Zhuang Yuxia. As old rivalries and new temptations including the manipulative newcomer Ye Shengge challenge friendships and love, the characters must confront jealousy, desire, and the cost of their choices. Amidst dramatic love triangles, private betrayals, and moments of humor, the story explores the meaning of love, loyalty, and identity as they grow into adulthood. NOTE All characters are 18+ regardless of any listed ages in the chapters, and all depicted acts are consensual even if the text states otherwise. NTR, Netorare, Adultery, Group Sex, BDSM, Humiliation, Sex Slave, Sex Toys, Incest, MTR, Married, Cheating Mother, Seduction, Objectification, Infidelity, Domination, Sexual corruption, Exhibitionism

Chen Yayi awakens in a parallel world after a car accident, discovering a society where women routinely go naked at home or work, sex occurs publicly without shame, and government services include sexual accommodations. Rescued by married couple Zhang Yong and Xu Yingzhi, Yayi quickly adapts by sleeping with Yingzhi multiple times while she helps him navigate daily life, including paying her cousin Yang Feiyi's loan debt at a predatory lender where women serve as collateral. He obtains a temporary ID through intimate encounters at a police station and ID center, embracing the world's norms like groping strangers and creampie sex. NTR, Netorare, Adultery, Group Sex, BDSM, Humiliation, Sex Slave, Sex Toys, Incest, MTR, Married, Cheating Mother, Seduction, Objectification, Infidelity, Domination, Sexual corruption, Free Use NOTE All characters are 18+ regardless of any listed ages in the chapters, and all depicted acts are consensual even if the text states otherwise.

Liam a young Mafia fighting for his beloved girlfriend ends up falling in love with his rival. the drama is full of plots and surprises stay tuned.

The kingdom demands a queen. The Crown Prince demands obedience. Lady Elowen Evermere desires neither. When the royal decree summons every noble daughter to compete for the hand of Crown Prince Kael Viremont, Elowen becomes collateral damage in a political game she never asked to play. Unlike her ambitious younger sister, she has no interest in crowns, alliances, or courtly power. She wants a quiet life; books, gardens, and peace. But peace has no place in Kael’s court. The prince is not searching for a bride. He is hunting for threats. Cold, calculating, and dangerously perceptive, Kael quickly sees through the polished smiles of the noble daughters. And the only one who does not try to impress him — the silent duke’s eldest daughter — becomes the most intriguing of all. Elowen wants to be invisible. Kael refuses to let her disappear. As political schemes tighten around the throne, alliances fracture, and betrayal blooms beneath silk gowns and golden chandeliers, the selection becomes something far darker than marriage. It becomes a battlefield. And in a war where hearts are weapons and affection is leverage, the most dangerous move of all may be falling in love.

The world has fallen apart. Cursed Entities have appeared seemingly out of nowhere, running rampant across the globe. Laws and order have crumbled, and nations everywhere lie in chaos and ruin. In the heart of this catastrophe wakes a man with no memory of how he suddenly arrived in this damned Cursed world, and all he has with him is a single advertisement in the form of app in a phone. But this simple piece of marketing material will soon set in motion events that could change everything. Perhaps, It may save humanity... or allow him to rule it. Join the journey of a man who conquers a cursed world, all with his phone. [Daily Chapter: Is Uploaded according to the words, If it has short chapter length, It'll be 2 chapters. And, If it has long chapter word length, it would be a single chapter.]

Do you know what the concept “Eternal Recurrance” is? Have you ever wondered what the life of being a regressor is? Read this story to discover the answers to your questions that you may be confused at first to find out. Reality isn't often kind and can very much be cruel, some people want advice or support but can never know what to do. My purpose of writing this is to show readers that they are not alone and they can have hope even in the darkest times. This is an autobiographical book; the stories are inspired by real and actual events in the author's life. This story is also created for one reader in this world. Her name is Khalessi in this book.

"Twenty million euros. That is the price of my life tonight." I thought my father’s murder was the end of my world. Turns out, it was just the prologue to hell. Kidnapped, bound, and displayed on an underground auction stage, I am no longer Aurelia Valente, the cherished daughter. I am merely merchandise. And the highest bidder? He is a ghost from a past I thought I had buried. Lucien Armand. The childhood friend who vanished years ago now stands before me as a cold-blooded monster. He is no knight in shining armor. He is a man void of emotion, ruled by terrifying logic and a numbness that chills me to the bone. A faceless mafia lord surrounded by an army of obedient women. He didn’t buy me to warm his bed. He bought me to break me—and then rebuild me from the ashes. "Do you want to cry, or do you want to kill them all?" he asked, his voice devoid of pity. Lucien offers me a devil’s bargain: He will train me. He will take me—the naive girl who knows nothing of his dark world—and forge me into the deadliest weapon he has ever created. He wants me to be an extension of his will, a dangerous but obedient doll. Fine. I will take his deal. I will let him mold me in fire and blood. I will become his masterpiece. But there is one variable Lucien’s perfect logic failed to calculate: When you sharpen a blade too fine, it eventually cuts the hand that wields it. He taught me how to destroy my enemies. Now, I will teach him how to feel the agonizing pain of falling in love.

In the heart of modern-day Delhi, 2026, a terrifying phenomenon begins to unfold young university students are mysteriously aging into old men overnight. The city is in a state of panic, and at the center of this chaos is Kian, a 'Daayaansh' (the offspring of a Daayan). Cursed with an eternal hunger, Kian has roamed the earth for centuries, forced to steal the lifespan of others just to survive. Haunted by his own existence, he is a predator who desperately wishes to be human. ​Enter Aarav Sharma, an unassuming history student at Delhi University. Aarav’s life takes a drastic turn when he unknowingly awakens the 'Vaishnav' powers of his ancestor, Raja Manikya the very king whose lineage was sworn to eradicate the Daayaansh bloodline. ​When fate forces these two sworn enemies together, an ancient war is reignited. Aarav is caught between his duty to protect the city from the 'monster' and his growing realization that Kian’s golden eyes hide a soul-shattering pain. ​With a secret organization named 'AAGYA' hunting them for their biological secrets and the vengeful spirit of the tantric Virbhadra seeking to reclaim Kian’s power, the line between protector and destroyer blurs. ​Will Aarav strike down the enemy he was born to kill, or will he become the protector of the one person the world fears the most? ​“I am the end of your hunger, and you are the beginning of my curse.” #UrbanFantasy #MaleLead #HiddenPower #EnemiesToCompanions #ModernMagic #SupernaturalMystery #IndianMythology

Dominion. Power. Influence. These are the Virtues, represented by the three Clans, that govern our world. Dolly Clan, Virtue of Dominion, Thrago Clan, Virtue of Power, and Soro Clan, Virtue of Influence; these three Great Clans stand as the ruling Giants of our world: mighty, strong and absolute. Their commands are unquestioned, their control omnipotent, and their prestige, irrefutable. With a sheer will of iron that will force the world and reality to bend, who will master all three Virtues, conquer the Clans and reach the pinnacle and beyond of what it means to be human? Who will ascend above all to become the Crown? To become the God... to a lost and Godless world. [IRREGULAR update schedule because I have school] (Disclaimer: This is my first time writing a story over 5 chapters long with such complex power systems, characters and large world. English also isn't my first language, still, i'll try my best and i hope you enjoy and follow along to the end)

I was never the other woman. I was never the only one either. One loved me from a distance. The other stood beside me every day. One accused me of cheating. The other promised he would wait. I never crossed the line. But sometimes, emotional lines are harder to see. When I finally left, no one stopped me. No one followed. Years passed. No calls. No messages. No closure. And somewhere between the silence and the healing, I realized something terrifyingly peaceful: I no longer needed to be chosen. I chose myself. This is not a story about betrayal. It’s about growing up, letting go, and finding strength in unanswered promises. If you've ever loved someone you couldn't fully have — this story is for you.

​"Defeat is merely a statistic of poor logistics and foolish leadership." ​Hans Von Richter was a genius Colonel and a tactical monster of the German Panzer division who died in the ruins of Berlin, 1945. However, instead of hell, he woke up in the body of an infant named Karl Von Reichenbach in a world where magic and steam technology have begun to collide. ​In this new world, mages fight with inefficient, poetic spells and knights still rely on ancient armor. To Hans, this isn't a fantasy world, it is a primitive battlefield waiting to be conquered. ​Armed with memories of modern warfare strategy, ballistics, and the Blitzkrieg doctrine, Karl begins his journey from the bottom. Becoming the youngest soldier in history, he modifies magic with the laws of physics and transforms mage units into lethal killing machines. ​He has no desire to be a hero. He cares nothing for morality. ​He has only one goal: To correct the mistakes of his past and build an eternal Empire (Reich) that can never be toppled by anyone. ​"God gave you magic as a miracle. I use it as ammunition." Genre: Action, Military, Isekai, Seinen, Kingdom Building.