Truth Be Told Mathew West

John O’ Connor’s life was a struggle. He worked three jobs just to keep a roof over his head and to keep his girlfriend happy, but that wasn’t enough. She left him, calling him a pathetic loser and John was left alone in his run down apartment. But then, a mysterious credit alert arrives, revealing a shocking truth about his past. Suddenly his life was turned upside down. He discovered a new identity and a chance to start anew. But as he delves deeper into his past, he realizes that his new life came with its own set of issues and dangers. Can John overcome his loser status and embrace his new destiny, or will his past continue to haunt him?”

"Mr. Verus,” she said, “the surgery has already been paid for.” Cassius blinked, stunned. “What? By who?” Before the nurse could respond, a tall, imposing figure appeared. The man was impeccably dressed, his presence commanding attention. “I paid for it,” the man said, his deep voice resonating in the sterile corridor. Cassius stood, his body tense. “Who are you?” The man smiled faintly, extending a hand. “Augustus Verus,” he said. “Your father.” Shock coursed through Cassius. “My father?” he echoed, incredulous. “That’s impossible.” “It’s the truth,” Augustus said, pulling out a neatly folded envelope. Inside were photographs, documents—proof of their connection. “I’ve been watching from a distance, waiting for the right moment to step in. And now, it’s time.” Cassius stared at the evidence, his emotions a whirlwind of disbelief, anger, and curiosity. “Why now? Why not before?” Augustus met his gaze steadily. “Because you had to face life’s hardships to grow. But now, you’ve earned the right to know the truth—and the power to change your fate.” He handed Cassius a sleek black card. “This is yours. It grants you access to my wealth. Use it wisely.” Cassius hesitated before taking the card, his fingers trembling. The weight of everything that had happened—his humiliation, his sister’s injury, and now this revelation—threatened to overwhelm him. But as he looked at Augustus, determination flickered in his eyes. “I’ll use this,” he said quietly, “to protect Vinna—and to repay everyone who looked down on me.” Augustus nodded, a faint smile on his lips. “Then I trust you won’t disappoint me, son.” Cassius watched as Augustus walked away, leaving him standing in the sterile hallway, a man reborn."

Brian Patrick, a humble delivery boy, was falsely accused of siphoning $15 billion dollars by his ruthless boss, Morgan Harris, sent to jail for fifteen years and finally released as a poverty-stricken, boy. He re-united with his family only to be informed he had been an adopted son and a bastard all the while. Family despised him to the path he threaded; friends tagged him a total loser, a failure, a poverty-stricken nobody and a nuisance that shouldn’t be associated with. Those he worked for refused him his paycheck for the sake of his history as an ex convict and his ragged looks and he ended up scavenging dustbins for survival. Because of his poverty, his father-in-law, Fanny Luis, the richest tycoon in Rio Hondo, divorced him and betrothed his wife, Melissa in an arranged marriage, with the son of a billionaire, despite saving her with his kidney, when she was down with a kidney failure. “I promise you some day, you and your family will bow before me and hail me the world richest man,” he had told his wife when she divorced him… Later, about taking his life, he was called “Boss” by tycoons, big wigs and billionaires, who knew his true identity. Soon his true identity was revealed to him; the true heir to the Saint Don Group, the richest oil and gas conglomerate in the world. Everyone that saw him bowed at his feet, his wealth and charming looks pulled the most beautiful girls and his net worth commanded more than thirty trillion dollars. He became god of wealth. If only his haters had known he was the world richest man, perhaps they wouldn’t have underrated him. But now he would be taking his revenge on those that treated him like a piece of rag.

Jackson found no words to respond; he remained silent, holding the divorce papers. He felt numb, detached from the world around him. His wife's words and actions had left him shattered, unable to believe that their relationship had abruptly ended with no chance for reconciliation. As he stared at the divorce papers thrown in his face, he felt a sense of finality and loss engulfing him. He could only blame himself for everything that had happened – if he had been honest with his wife about his situation, perhaps things would have taken a different turn. Walking down the street lost in his thoughts, he heard his phone ring. Initially, he didn't want to answer; he wasn't in the mood to receive more bad news. But something in his gut told him to take the call. "Hello?" he answered reluctantly. "Young sir! Your grandfather informed me to contact you. 100,000,000 has been deposited into your account, and tomorrow your exile period will end. You'll regain control of your company, and the family is coming to welcome you back," the voice on the other end explained. Checking his phone, he indeed saw the deposited amount. Everything was falling back into place. Jackson replied hesitantly, "Tomorrow, I'll turn twenty-five." His mind returned to his old life in the palace and prestigious companies, where he was a rising star before being suddenly banished. He had always wondered when he would return. The voice from the phone continued, "Young sir! Your exile period has ended, and your companies are ready to welcome you back with open arms. We need you, Jackson – you are the heir to our companies, and we cannot do without you."

Picture this. You go on vacation. Meet this chill, beautiful woman. She loves you, you love her — everything feels perfect. You get married. Two years in, you’re madly in love — the kind where you’re telling her things you haven’t told your shadow. Then one night… You hear sounds in the house. Turns out, your wife brought another man home. Slept with him. In your bed. And when you get offended, she tells you to be mature. That was Charles' life. But Charles has a beef with second chances. He asked for a divorce right away. His wife thought she finally won. Finally figured out how to make Charles realize he’s been nothing but a cockroach in her coffee all these years. Unfortunately, she didn’t know — The company she built, the connections she bragged about, the deals she “secured”… Every single win in her life for the past two years had his fingerprints on it. And once he walked out, it all started to fall apart. But this story doesn’t start with heartbreak. It starts the night Charles left… and the most feared woman in New York asked him to marry her. Will he pay his ex-wife back? Nah. That would be too easy. Charles leaving her life is like pulling the one stack holding the whole building upright. Will she regret it? Only if she survives the collapse long enough to remember what regret even feels like. But Charles will be here, sipping his coffee. Watching his ex-wife’s world burn— one arrogant family member at a time. So grab your popcorn. This ride’s about to get long — and very, very personal.

THE ILLEGITIMATE HEIR Description Zayn Albert is an illegitimate heir to the Harrison empire, the son of Scott Harrison, the owner of the luxurious Bel Air 5-star hotel and Harrison hospital worldwide. He grew up with his mother. He grew up being poor and struggled towards his life. To experience the other side of the world, he partakes in a programming competition hosted by Scott Harrison and in partnership with Melvin's school of programming. Along the line, he found out the truth about whom he really is. He was almost murdered but got saved by Mr. Philip Simeon, the one-time Billionaire. Five years later, Zayn is back to take revenge on those who tried to kill him with the help of Mr Philip Simeon.

Han Tianyi has lived one hundred lives. In his final reincarnation, he is born as the genius heir of the Han Clan—only to discover at ten years old that he cannot cultivate. While the clan abandons him for his heaven-blessed younger brother, Tianyi refuses to accept fate. If his body is useless, then he will simply take a better one. Through forbidden methods and ruthless schemes, he seizes the body favored by heaven itself. But heaven is not silent. His stolen body begins rejecting him… his supposedly dead brother returns… and an even darker truth surfaces: History has been altered. The Dao God realm was never reached by one human— but five. And Han Tianyi intends to become the sixth, no matter the cost.

Miracle Academy was built to train the elite—those gifted with power, lineage, and privilege. But Richard Sol, a Hollowborn, has none of these. Marked by a forbidden core and a past that should have erased him, he is destined to fail. Yet, when the academy’s brutal trials begin, Richard does the impossible—he survives, outwits, and defies every expectation. As whispers of his unnatural abilities spread, powerful enemies take notice. The ruthless elite want him crushed. The abyss watches, hungry. And buried deep within him, an ancient force stirs. To claim his place, Richard must embrace the truth of what he is—a Tribrid, born of something far beyond mortal comprehension. In a world where strength is law, and the weak are devoured, Richard will either rewrite the rules—or be consumed by them.

Jacob Montgomery thought he had everything—a loving girlfriend, a promising career, and a future full of possibilities. But when his world is torn apart by betrayal, he's thrust into a nightmare where those he trusted the most have turned against him. Left for dead and waking up in a new body, Jacob discovers a world where power is everything, and the past can come back to haunt you in unimaginable ways. With his new identity, he attends his own funeral and begins a quest for revenge against the brother who destroyed his life and the woman who betrayed him. But as Jacob delves deeper into this dangerous world, he realizes that not everything is as it seems.Will he uncover the truth in time, or will he be consumed by the darkness that surrounds him?

James Davidson believed love could conquer all—even the warnings from his grandfather. So he married Rose, the woman he fell for at first sight, and kept the full truth of his vast empire hidden to test her heart. But love turned cold. When he faked a financial fall, Rose changed. So did her parents. They mocked him, neglected him, and eventually betrayed him. After a heart-wrenching night, James drove off heartbroken—only to wake up in a hospital, barely alive. No one came. No wife. No family. Just silence. Now James is done pretending. He’s done begging. He’s walking away—but not quietly. The man they took for granted is back. And this time, forgiveness will not be free.