secrets and lies story

This is a bizarre and mysterious world filled with various sinister cultivation methods. Once a person begins to cultivate, they will either undergo mild changes in appearance and temperament, descend into madness, or become a great elixir for evil beings to consume... Duan Yun, having transmigrated into this world, unexpectedly comes across a supreme elixir cultivation manual, the 'True Explanation of the Jade Sword.' To his surprise, he is a one-in-a-million cultivation genius who, unwittingly, transforms the manual into something extraordinary. Guided by the Jade Sword, he is able to pierce through everything. Later, as his mastery over various methods grows, Duan Yun, carrying the philosophy of 'the enlightened benefit the world,' never keeps secrets and spreads martial arts across the land. Who would have thought... "Duan the Demon misled me! He said this technique enhances yin and yang, but now I can only squat to pee, boo hoo..." "It was the Demon who taught me this 'Seven Parts Returning Qi'. Instead of blessing me, it brought disaster—I either get killed or step in dung. The fortune-teller said I've lost seventy percent of my luck." "Don't trust a word of what Demon Duan says! The fairy of the Myriad Wonders Palace was supposed to ascend the whole palace to the heavens, but in one night, she was possessed and turned into a demoness, all due to that old demon Duan's handiwork!" ... Duan Yun finds this incomprehensible. All he did was practice martial arts, spread techniques, and occasionally emulate the laws of nature, so how did he become notorious as a demon? This is slander! The same techniques cause no issues for me, so the problem lies with you all, not me!

Before Yin Ci entered matrimony, she shared an intimate moment with her mysterious fiancé, a man she had never met before. Surprisingly, this fiancé displayed a disdainful attitude towards her. Despite Yin Ci's usual arrogance, she resorted to cunning manipulation before vanishing. Yet, amidst countless unforeseen developments, fate ultimately led her into the embrace of her enigmatic betrothed.

Lina Chen wakes from a coma with her engagement ring, her ex-boyfriend's face in her mind, and no memory of the past two years. To her shock, a ring adorns her finger—not the one her ex gave her. A pair of twins call her "mama." And a devastatingly handsome CEO, Ethan Blackwood, claims to be her husband. She doesn't recognize any of them. Terrified and disoriented, Lina rejects this strange new life and returns to her family and her ex-boyfriend, Ryan—the man she believes she was about to marry. They welcome her with open arms. But something is wrong. Ryan is unusually close to her best friend, Chloe. Her parents dodge every question about Ethan. And no one can explain why she has a scar on her wrist or why she flinches at the sight of stairs. Then the memories begin to surface in fragments. A restraining order against Ryan. Chloe's hand on her back—pushing. A letter Lina wrote before the coma: "If I forget, find me. Don't give up." Lina secretly reconnects with Ethan and the twins. He doesn't pressure her to remember. He simply shows her evidence—videos, documents, a diary—that paints a horrifying picture: her coma wasn't an accident. Her memory loss was induced. And the people she trusts most are the ones who erased her. Now Lina must pretend she's still lost while piecing together the truth. Because the closer she gets to remembering, the closer someone gets to silencing her forever. She thought she woke to a nightmare. But the real nightmare is the life she's desperate to forget.

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 8. The Author Must Die 9. The Idol Prince is the Real Heiress

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.

"Even if you died, I still wouldn't love you. I wouldn't care at all. Remember that." Those were the words that shattered Sabrina Auburn's heart—and marked the beginning of her nightmare. Once a lowly maid in the Thompson household, Sabrina never imagined she'd marry her childhood crush, Benedict Thompson—the cold, arrogant billionaire CEO of BMX Estates. But one drunken night and a scandal later, she was forced into a marriage with a man who despised her. He humiliated her on their wedding night, paraded other women in front of her, and made it clear she meant nothing to him. All she had was her love. But it was never enough. So she left—broken, humiliated, and pregnant. Years later, Sabrina returns as the fierce and untouchable CEO of a luxury handbag empire. Gone is the naive girl who once begged for love. Now, she holds power, confidence... and a secret that could destroy everything: the son Benedict never knew existed. Now, as his world crumbles, Benedict must face the woman he once rejected. But will she let him in, or will the sins of the past keep them apart forever?

Siapa sangka akibat patah hati menyeret Darren Ewald Gilbert, ke dalam masalah pelik yang menjeratnya bersama super model kenamaan, Flower Carnabel. Rasa tak percaya atas anak diluar nikah menjadikan Darren tidak mau mengakui status Lovely Carlb Gilbert. Meskipun tes DNA menjelaskan bahwa dialah sang ayah biologis. Bagi Darren, semua ini adalah akal - akalan dari Flow, yang memang sejak awal sudah tergila - gila padanya. Lalu, bagaimana jika pada kenyataan sebenarnya, Love memang merupakan darah dagingnya? Akankah Darren mau menerimanya? Dan akahkah Flow memberi kesempatan kepada lelaki yang dengan kejamnya telah melemparkan kotoran padanya? Ikuti terus perjalanan cinta yang tak mudah dari Darren - Flower, dan juga perjuangan Love dalam memperoleh pengakuan dari sang ayah. -- Cerita ini mengandung bawang jadi, sediakan tisu sebelum membaca. HAPPY READING!! Warning 21+

"You were never the best pretender. Instead, you are my best friend. My dearest friend. The trust I build-up, and the memories we shared, it all shattered. You broke everything. If killing you would condemn me to hell, I just have to take a seat beside you. I will never forget your betrayal while your body is dying." Set off in the year of 2018, in the capital of Manila, the group of 7 friends, together with the office worker's brother, a popular actress, and a painter, were mystically followed by a person wearing a black hoodie. Everyone has a secret to keep, but when someone tries to peek into the gloom, you will never know how dark they are. _____________________________________________ I originally entitled this story "Diyes" which means "Ten" in Latin words. It also released this story in the year 2018 as an unofficial/ school project film on the university premises of Pamantasan ng Cabuyao. Together with the author herself — that's me — the story's arranged with Razil Jane Mamplata and Chris Joshua Gonio as the main scriptwriters for the film. However, the book was written by me myself with many additional scenes that are not shown in the school film. SPECIAL THANK YOU CREDIT FOR ALL THE CREW WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE SCHOOL FILM ON THE YEAR 2018. YOU ARE PART OF MY WRITING CAREER JOURNEY AS IT TAKES FLIGHT. ------------ BETRAYER SERIES: BOOK #1: Ten Darkest Secrets (ONGOING) BOOK #2: Eight Strongest Lies (soon) BOOK #3: Four Bravest Keepers (soon) ------------- DISCLAIMER: The characters portrayed in this drama are fictitious. Organizations, names, places, and situations are based on imagination. Book cover made by: Author and Digital Artist Sendaline_16

Il était le magnat le plus influent de la ville, brisé et aveuglé par un terrible accident, qui avait conclu un pacte désespéré pour avoir un héritier. Cinq ans plus tard, elle est de retour—forcée dans un mariage calculé avec lui. Le jour, il est le mari méfiant et irritable, observant la femme qui garde trop de secrets. Mais la nuit, il la plaque contre le mur, son toucher est un feu possessif alors qu'il murmure des exigences brûlantes contre sa peau, l'embrassant comme pour récupérer le morceau de son âme qu'elle a volé. "Tu resteras avec moi." "Toi et les enfants êtes à moi." L'homme arrogant qui autrefois n'avait besoin que d'un successeur trouve maintenant son monde entièrement centré sur elle. 【Reine PDG vengeresse vs. Magnat repentant & possessif, plus quatre prodiges secrets】

Family is a luxury not everyone can afford. Adelyn learned that the day Clara returned to the Scott family —and she quietly stopped belonging. No one abused her. No one hurt her openly. But the love that was once hers alone became divided. The attention that once chose her … became something she had to borrow. And whenever something precious stood between her and Clara —Adelyn was the one asked to let go. Not once. Not twice. But every single time. Her dreams. Her choices. Her place in the family. Her heart didn’t break in a single moment —it wore down slowly … until nothing remained worth fighting for. So, she erased herself from their world. Not in anger. Not in revenge. But to save what little of herself was left. ————— Seven years later, Adelyn returned. Not for the Scott family. Not for their love. She came back for the dreams she was once forced to abandon —and this time, nothing would be taken from her. No compromises. No sacrifices. Only her life. Her rules. She breathed in freedom. “No family…no shackles.” But just then— Two small arms wrapped around her legs. She stiffened. Looking down, she met a pair of familiar doe eyes staring up at her with unwavering trust. “Mama … Eira waited long for you. Don’t leave again.” …Mama? Before she could understand or react, a tall shadow fell over them. A man stood there —gaze sharp, cold, claiming —looking at her like she had belonged to him. “You dared to show up again?” Adelyn felt clueless. She would have asked him what he meant, however — Before she could speak — the ground vanished beneath her feet. A powerful arm lifted her effortlessly. “Since you dared …” his voice dropped —low, restrained, dangerous. “Don’t think of escaping again.