Bitter Love

Jayden Smith was a hardworking man, a devoted husband, and a loving father. He built his life on love, loyalty, and determination, only to watch it all crumble right before his eyes. Betrayed by the love of his life and cast out by her powerful family, Jayden is left with nothing, stripped of his dignity and everything he holds dear, including his son. But just as he loses all hope, framed for a murder he didn’t commit, the long-buried secret about his true heritage is revealed. In a twist of fate, Jayden rises from ruin to power as the unexpected heir of a billion-dollar empire. Yet wealth and influence cannot heal the wounds inflicted on him. He wanted one thing. Revenge. Jayden was determined to silence the enemies who wanted him destroyed. Will he claim the empire he was born to lead? Or will he be consumed by the world ruled by greed and lies?

"Do you think I would wait around for a jailbird like you when a man like Matteo wants me? Are you nuts?” Jason Monroe couldn't believe his ears when he heard those hateful words from his girlfriend, who was the cause of his imprisonment, as she stood in her wedding gown about to be married to the man who sent him to prison. A talented man with great ambitions, Jason Monroe had come a long way from being the punky orphan in the foster system to the C.E.O. of his own tech company, which he founded right after he finished college. Just when he thought he had everything under control, his girlfriend was accosted by the young master of the most influential family in Dengal. Enraged by the obscenity, Jason fought the man in honor of his girlfriend. Nobody touches the rich and powerful without paying a dear price. Jason learned this bitter lesson when he was imprisoned for three good years. After enduring a jail term in the notorious Ratsburgh prison, known for its cruelty. Jason, who met a mysterious man in prison, was released with the expectation of reuniting with the love of his life. The woman who was about to marry Jason’s nemesis Shocked by the discovery of his girlfriend’s betrayal, equipped with his newly bestowed authority. Jason set out on his journey of revenge, the tussle of power, and realization of how difficult it was to be “the man who wears the ring” Will Jason have all it takes to be the Grand Patriarch?

he gods were worshiped for centuries, their divine tower a symbol of hope. But when the gods turned silent, the tower sealed itself, leaving mortals to fight and die at its gates for scraps of divine relics. Every year, the empire sends prisoners, warriors, and expendable souls into the tower to claim power or perish. None ever rreturns Kaelen Veyr, once a decorated soldier, is betrayed by his commander and thrown into the tower as punishment for a crime he didn’t commit. Left for dead, Kaelen discovers something no one else has: a fragment of a god, buried deep on the first floor. The god is no savior, but an exile, chained and bitter, whispering promises of freedom and vengeance. With this cursed power, Kaelen begins his ascent. Floor by floor, he’ll conquer monsters, claim relics, and uncover why the gods vanished. But the higher he climbs, the more he learns: the gods were not protectors, they were prisoners. And Kaelen may be climbing straight into their war.

In the heart of the mystical forest, a baby is discovered by a hunter named Thomas. With no signs of his origins, Thomas takes the child under his wing and raises him as his own. As the boy grows, an unyielding thirst to find his true identity consumes him. Determined to uncover the truth, he sets off on a perilous journey, with Thomas as his unwavering companion. Their quest takes them through treacherous jungles and across treacherous rivers, testing their strength and resolve. Just as they reach the bustling city where his parents reside, a brutal civil war breaks out, plunging the city into chaos and turmoil. Amidst the devastation, the boy faces unimaginable trauma and nearly loses hope. Reduced to begging for survival and resorting to theft, the boy's desperate circumstances seem insurmountable. However, a twist of fate brings him to the attention of a cobbler who offers him refuge. Little does the boy know that this kind-hearted cobbler's wife holds the key to his past—a past filled with abandonment and secrets. As the boy's anticipation of a joyous reunion with his mother turns to bitter disappointment, destiny intervenes once more. In an unexpected turn, he finds solace and unexpected love in the arms of the maid in a billionaire's mansion. But the true revelation lies within the billionaire himself—a shocking discovery that will forever alter the course of the boy's journey. Will he ultimately find the answers he seeks? Or will he be forever trapped in a web of deception and broken dreams? "Shadows of Destiny" is a gripping tale of self-discovery, resilience, and the extraordinary bonds that transcend bloodlines. Prepare to be captivated by this suspenseful and emotionally charged novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation.

Shantelle Scott has been in love with Evan Thompson since she was young. When Evan's father arranged for her to be his wife, she willingly agreed, despite knowing it was against Evan's will. She devoted her life to him in their two-year marriage, forgetting her aspirations. She hoped her husband would love her back. Sadly, one day, Evan coldly said, "I want a divorce! I want you out of my life, Shantelle!" Years passed, Shantelle became a famous surgeon. When her ex-husband came to see her, he asked, "Doctor Shant, I need your expertise." "What is wrong with you, Mister Thompson?" She asked. Yearning reflected in the man's eyes as he suggested, "My heart is broken, and only you can mend it." Shantelle laughed and replied, "Mister Thompson, I am a doctor. I'm not God." *** There are two versions of the book. Old readers can access the old version in your library. Please scroll down. If you don't find it, kindly contact goodnovel (contact@goodnovel.com).

"I regret the day I met you. I regret foolishly giving love a chance for the first time." Emily’s words pierced the air, heavy with regret and heartache. Her voice trembled as she uttered each syllable, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. But Alex stood before her, his own heart aching at the sight of her pain. He longed to comfort her, but the weight of his own decisions held him back. **** Alex was a billionaire and independent man who lived a life of fulfilment but was marred only by the suffocating grip of his parents. Just like a dog on a leach, he always did as they wished, whether he was good with it or not. He despised women and perceived them all as serpents in designer dresses. His parents arranged a marriage devoid of love with him and a fellow billionaire's daughter, Isabella, which he reluctantly agreed to. Since he had no affection for her, they lived in his house like cats and rats, with no intimacy between them. However, meeting Emily challenged his negative view of women and made him want to marry her, as they became drawn to each other like a magnet. He was willing and determined to marry Emily instead of Isabella, especially after she revealed she was carrying his child. Isabella harboured a hidden agenda far more intricate than mere unrequited love. As Alex's heart turned to Emily, she unleashed deadly plots, determined to retain her place in Alex's heart, even if it meant silencing her rival permanently. Will Alex break free from his condescending parents to choose his own future? Can Emily survive Isabella's wrath and plots? Since only a woman would emerge victorious in winning his heart, who would it be and at what cost?

Rizal only wants a peaceful life as the owner of a coffee shop in Medan. Every morning, he serves bitter robusta coffee to his regular customers while enjoying casual coffee shop conversations. But behind this calm facade, Rizal hides a dark past—he was once the most feared enforcer in the mafia world. When Bang Togar, the biggest mafia boss in Medan, learns that Rizal is still alive, everything changes. Old grudges resurface, and Rizal finds himself hunted by assassins, corrupt cops, and former allies who have now become enemies. With the help of his best friend, Ucok—who cracks more jokes than he actually helps—and a former detective addicted to coffee, Rizal must face the world he left behind. Gunfights, brutal brawls, and deadly revenge plots turn his coffee shop into more than just a place to relax—it becomes a battleground. Can Rizal stay alive and protect his café? Or will he have to return to being a cold-blooded executioner to survive?

A million years have passed since the war that shattered the harmony of Caelestia—the once-divine realm that shimmered with eternal light. The Divinomachy. It began with a betrayal. One of the Supreme Emperor’s most powerful and revered archangels, corrupted by pride, jealousy and ambition, raised his blade against his Creator. His defiance was swift and infectious—many of the Emperor’s faithful servants followed him, seduced by whispers of freedom, power, and a new order. Thus ignited a celestial war — Divinomachy. For one hundred years, the heavens trembled under the weight of clashing divinities. Brother turned against brother. Skies once filled with song now roared with the cries of battle. At last, the Supreme Emperor, weary of endless bloodshed, brought the war to a bitter close. With a divine curse, he cast down the traitors into a prison realm he created—Phlegethon and sealed their leader—while some escaped. Their punishment was eternal. Once-angelic beings were twisted into demons. Their silver skin blackened and grew scales. Their radiant wings darkened into shadows, and crimson replaced their once pure silver eyes. Even their hands bore the mark of damnation—silver claws sprouting where gentle fingers had once been. And when the fallen archangel was finally struck down, a prophecy echoed across the universe—spoken through the Emperor’s oracle: “When the stars realign and the seal weakens, the fallen one shall rise again. But from the forbidden love of both light and darkness shall be born a child—a hybrid. He shall end what the traitor had begun.” Though Caelestia was rebuilt, its wounds never fully healed. For prophecy does not forget, and the chains that bind the fallen grow weaker with every passing age. The ones who escaped hid themselves across the universe, patiently waiting for the return of their master.

On the day he awakened his martial spirit, a disaster struck the Shang manor and exterminated the entire clan. He lost his father, his mother, his entire family, and the love of his life. As the only survivor, he changed his identity into gore and swore to avenge their deaths even if he has to slaughter them till the end of time. With a tremendous craving for vengeance, Gore raised across the rankings, conquering kingdoms, defeating the chaos lords one after the other and becoming the overlord of the chaos realm, unsatisfied by his rain, he attempted to conquer another world only to fall into a treacherous scheme by his greatest enemy, the hand behind the calamity that took away his loved ones. The person he tries so hard to find but never met, the person who always lay in front of him as his most trusted subordinate. Gore resurrected on earth with the identity of Lionel grieves, a young man whose extended family tormented after his parents passed away, but will the ferocious gore lie low after recovering his past life memories? will he come back to get revenge?.

The war in the Eastern Land dragged on far longer than anyone expected. It left behind nothing but desperate orphans. But one child was different. Driven by vengeance, he slaughtered over a hundred invading soldiers with his bare hands. Fifteen years later, he became a god of war hidden in plain sight. No one knew who he truly was. To the world, he was nothing more than a loyal stay-at-home husband—until the day his wife betrayed him for another man. "So, money and power were all you ever wanted?" he asked. "If you had told me from the start, I could have given you more than he ever could. I am King Fox, the legendary God of War!" SLAP! His wife struck him across the face before the crowd. "You’re nothing but a cheap mercenary. I wish you had died in the trenches!" That divorce forced him out of hiding. Now, he will take his revenge to the bitter root and build an unmatched military dynasty.