Betrayal

Under the Ashes** is a thrilling urban drama about power, revenge, and self-discovery. Ethan Li, once a humiliated son-in-law living as a servant in his wife’s home, has been kicked out and betrayed by the woman he sacrificed everything for. Sophia Wang, now a powerful businesswoman, throws him aside for a wealthier lover, unaware that Ethan was the secret force behind her rise to success. But what she doesn’t know is just the beginning. Ethan, discarded and beaten, reclaims his hidden identity as the rightful heir to the Li Consortium, one of the most powerful conglomerates in the world. Fueled by years of shame and bitterness, he returns with a single mission—revenge. With the help of his loyal ally, Victor Chen, Ethan sets in motion a devastating plan to ruin all those who betrayed him. But as Ethan uncovers buried family secrets—including the truth behind his mother’s tragic death—he finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of corporate warfare, hidden agendas, and shifting loyalties. His ruthless father, Reginald Li, will stop at nothing to keep control of the Li empire, even if it means turning his own son into a pawn. As Ethan faces betrayals, moral dilemmas, and global conspiracies, he must decide how far he’s willing to go for vengeance. In a world where power comes at a cost, Ethan will rise from the ashes of his past, but can he escape the shadows of his family’s legacy? Under the Ashes is a fast-paced, suspenseful tale of revenge, family betrayal, and the struggle to reclaim one’s identity. What would you sacrifice to destroy the ones who broke you?

Blurb – The Smith’s Legacy Genre: Urban | Trope: Fake Identity, Family Drama, Redemption | Tone: Emotional + Adventure “You’re not good enough for her, Asher. You never were,” Ava’s mother spat. “I wasn’t trying to be good enough for your daughter,” Asher said slowly, his eyes darkening. “I was trying to be enough.. for her.” "But since I am not, I will take everything, until she has way less than enough." _____ Asher Smith never wanted to inherit his father’s empire, he wanted to build his own life, from scratch. So, he walked away from the Smith name and legacy, faking a humble identity at Cornell, where he met Ava Harper, beautiful, comforting, and full of dreams. Their whirlwind love turned into marriage, but love wasn’t enough to withstand pressure. Especially not from Ava’s mother, who saw poverty as a crime and Asher as a curse. One betrayal shattered everything. Now, Asher is back, not as the broken boy you would expect, but as the true heir of Smith Corporation. And when Ava sees him again.....it’s too late. Because the girl she once resented for sitting too close to Asher? She is wearing white now. And she is holding his hand with a ring on it.

To help a woman who had been affected by a fire, Louis willingly gave up his job with Mr. Dexson, which paid 11,000,000,000. At that time, Louis had the choice of marrying or joining Mr. Dexson, but out of pity for Varrly, he chose to marry her and take care of her child. He also willingly worked as a food delivery courier to provide for them. Few knew about Louis' true identity, which was actually very powerful, so much so that Mr. Dexson was willing to pay a high price for Louis to join him. However, when Louis faced betrayal from his wife and stepchild, followed by the death of his son, he accepted the offer. Five years later, Louis returned—not as a food delivery courier, but as the strongest and most feared War God. And he was ready to make them all face the consequences.

He was a hero until betrayal turned him into the villain. Eryndor Kaelen fell on the battlefield, betrayed by his best friend Elias Thorne. Dragged into the abyss, he struck a deal with Nyxir, god of shadows. Reborn as Lucien Ardent, the kingdom’s most feared villain, he discovers poison in his veins, his own brother plotting his death, and the woman he once loved stripped of her memories. Everyone calls him a monster. Everyone wants him dead. But if they crave a villain He will give them one.

In a world where hard work is currency and kindness a quiet strength, Regan Ray is a young man striving for a better tomorrow. Juggling multiple jobs, he carries the weight of his dreams and the affections of his girlfriend, a woman whose extravagance clashes with his simple values. But beneath the surface of this ordinary life lies a chasm of deceit. When the love he cherished turns into a cruel betrayal, a double-edged wound inflicted by the very people he trusted, Regan's world shatters. He discovers his girlfriend's infidelity with his own stepfather, a man who has systematically drained his mother's fortune and squandered it on empty pleasures. He must learn to fight for his own destiny and reclaim what was stolen, both materially and emotionally.

After years of struggling to fit in at Crestwood University, Liam Carter was used to being overlooked. He was just a nobody, the son of a struggling single mother, working multiple part-time jobs just to afford his tuition, his worst betrayal being from Melissa, the girl he loved, who humiliated him in front of the entire school, choosing to be with the wealthy heir to the Blackwood Empire. Devastated, Liam wanted nothing more than to disappear. But everything changed the next morning when a mysterious email popped up on his phone. "Congratulations, Liam Carter. You are the rightful heir to the Carter Conglomerate. Access your inheritance now!" With his newfound wealth and power, Liam is no longer the pushover he once was. Now, he’s back—with a new identity, a powerful network, and an unstoppable drive for revenge, but will he be able to win the battle with the Blackwoods?

In the heart of a thriving modern city, billionaire Victor Blackwood lives a life of secrecy and power. But beneath his sophisticated exterior lies an ancient truth: Victor is actually Aiden Thorne, a vampire prince who has ruled from the shadows for over a thousand years. His carefully constructed world begins to unravel when a secretive organization, The Order of the Dawn, starts to investigate him, threatening to expose his true identity. As Victor works to stay ahead of The Order, he becomes entangled with Clara, a brilliant and determined journalist whose investigation into The Order puts her in grave danger. Drawn to Clara but wary of the risks, Victor must balance his growing feelings for her. As the story unfolds, Clara discovers Victor’s true identity, leading to a strained relationship between them. When Clara is captured by The Order, Victor is forced to make a perilous choice: reveal his secrets to save her or risk losing everything he has fought to protect. Betrayal strikes when Marcus is revealed as the leader’s son, testing Victor’s resolve and forcing him into a climactic battle. As the artifact’s power is unleashed, time itself begins to fracture, sending Victor, Clara, and their allies into alternate realities where they must confront their darkest fears and most dangerous enemies. In the end, Victor and Clara return to a changed world, where supernatural beings are no longer hidden. Victor’s decision to reveal himself has reshaped society, but new challenges await as he and Clara navigate a reality where trust is fragile and power is ever-shifting. "The Hidden Crown" is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, where ancient secrets collide with modern dangers, and a vampire prince must confront his past to protect the future.

Humiliation forged him. Wealth armed him. Now, revenge drives him. An unexpected phone call changes the life of Billy Anderson—but for the first time, in the best possible way. From a powerless, humiliated son-in-law, he suddenly inherits a fortune so vast it seems unreal. Yet alongside wealth comes shadows: dark secrets, unseen enemies watching his every move, and a web of betrayal that once crushed him but now fuels his quest for revenge. Armed with fortune and determination, Billy must navigate danger, unravel hidden conspiracies, and claim justice—before the past catches up with him.

He was overlooked, underestimated… and mopping your floor. Frank Ashford was supposed to conquer the tech world. But brilliance alone doesn’t pay bills—or buy power. Reduced to cleaning offices in the very system that rejected him, Frank stumbles upon a classified code that could either resurrect a failing empire or destroy it entirely. His reward? A fast promotion to CEO—and a death sentence. Inside the boardroom, betrayal brews. Outside, a killer waits. And somewhere between power and survival, Ella—the daughter of the man who gave him a chance—may be the only one who can save him… or break him. The deeper he digs, the darker the truth becomes. One code. One company. One janitor. And a war no one sees coming. Frank Ashford was once the pride of his graduating class—brilliant, ambitious, destined for greatness. But years after leaving university, he finds himself scrubbing toilets and mopping floors at a towering multinational empire that barely knows he exists. Then, a buried code, a desperate company, and a silent war within the boardroom thrust him into the eye of a corporate storm. When Frank solves the impossible, he doesn’t just unlock data—he unlocks power. But with every step forward, he uncovers betrayal, lies, and a deadly conspiracy that could cost him everything—including the only person who ever believed in him.

"Young master, your father just stopped breathing..." "I'm afraid things have gone so wrong Master... The family's company has just been sold illegally..." ****************************** ****************************** After losing his father, Trevor Billions' world crumbles further when he discovers he's inherited nothing but debt and despair. With his marriage on shaky ground, he toiled tirelessly to make ends meet, only to be met with cruelty and disdain by his beloved wife and her family. Despite that, he labored morning and night to put a smile on Ellen's face, promising never to leave, but on her birthday, a shocking betrayal forces him to sign away his freedom. As he hits rock bottom, a mysterious document hidden by his father reveals a stunning truth, catapulting Trevor into a whirlwind of unexpected adventures and discoveries. With his life turned upside down, could he rise from the ashes and conquer the demons that haunt him?