Truth Be Told Mathew West

They buried him a hero. They forgot he was still alive. Five years ago, Zayden Cross, the legendary commander known as The Iron Guardian, vanished in the ashes of war. His name was carved into stone, his legacy sealed in silence. But betrayal runs deep — and the dead don’t stay buried forever. When Zayden returns from the shadows, he finds a city ruled by corruption and a son poisoned by a toxin created by the same enemies who destroyed his life. To save the only family he has left, Zayden must face Viktor Draven, the ruthless mastermind pulling the strings of a new world order. Every step drags him deeper into a web of lies, revenge, and sacrifice. Allies may turn into enemies. The truth may cost him more than his life. The Iron Guardian has risen again. And this time, he’s not fighting for glory — he’s fighting for blood. ---

She betrayed him. He vanished. Now he’s back—with silence, power, and a system she never knew existed. Two years ago, Adrian Cole gave Jessica Benson everything—his name, his loyalty, and his love. She gave him lies, a divorce paper, and a broken heart… all for another man. Now, everyone believes Adrian disappeared without a trace. But the truth is darker. After a near-death betrayal, he awakened a Secret System—one that feeds on silence, pain, and precision. He returns with nothing but a quiet fire in his eyes. No explanations. No revenge plans on paper. Just missions, silent upgrades… and a heart growing colder by the day. Jessica? She’s falling apart. The man she left behind is rising—untouchable, unreadable… and more dangerous than ever. But the System knows her secrets. And Adrian’s silence may be the last sound she ever hears.

James, a hard-working janitor, his life is shaken when he sees Sofia, his girlfriend, cheating on him and choosing Max, the son of the director of the hospital where he works. Shortly after being fired and betrayed, a disaster befalls James. As he is knocked down by heavy rain and strong winds a huge billboard hits him. Something magical happened. A system of God power awakened within James, healing his wounds and giving him incredible strength. The system revealed that James was a God who had long lost his memory and was now active again. He has unrivaled magical healing powers. With his new powers, James embarks on a new journey to find the truth about himself and fight for what is rightfully his. He will prove that he is not the useless weakling they think he is and avenge those who have wronged 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?

Five years ago, Dann Riddect left Eva Anderson—his newlywed wife—without warning, leaving behind a scandal that shattered her family's reputation. Accused of taking a $500,000 bribe from Eva's father, Dann vanished into the military, unaware that he had left behind a child. Now, Dann has returned. No longer the struggling dockworker, he’s a military hero with unimaginable power. While Dann is determined to right his wrongs and rekindle his relationship with Eva, the deep-seated resentment in Eva’s heart isn’t easily erased. Worse, the Anderson family still despises him, especially Jeremy, a man eager to take Dann’s place in Eva’s life. As secrets from the past unravel and the truth comes to light, can Eva forgive Dann and believe he didn’t abandon her for money? Or will the bitterness and pain of the past destroy their chance at rebuilding the family they never had?

Patricia was bullied for a decade for believing in her husband. They said Marco had abandoned her. They destroyed her wedding certificate, , declaring her loyalty a pathetic joke. But through the humiliation, she held onto one unshakable truth: her husband, Marco, was a hero who would return to her. When Marco Bianchi finally steps back into her life, it’s not as the humble soldier they all mocked. It is as General Marco Bianchi, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, the legendary Defender of Seraphia. Butthen, they found out where he really works—a old, broken-down water plant. Now, they're forcing him to prove his power in front of everyone and Marco accepts the challenge. Now, as the elite of the city gather to witness his downfall, one question remains: Who will walk through the banquet hall doors? A legion of the world's most powerful dignitaries... or a handful of maintenance workers, sealing Marco's fate as the greatest impostor of them all?

In the shadowy depths of a small industrial town in 1923, Silas Granger, a 35-year-old disillusioned journalist turned private investigator, struggles to rebuild his life after years of regret. When Eleanor Wickham, a resilient 28-year-old widow, approaches him with cryptic documents she found among her late husband’s belongings, Silas is drawn into a dangerous web of corruption, betrayal, and lies. The documents point to Caleb Hartwell, a powerful 50-year-old industrialist, whose empire hides a dark conspiracy tied to bootlegging, bribery, and murder. As Silas and Eleanor dig deeper, they find themselves hunted by Jasper Crowe, a ruthless 37-year-old enforcer, while seeking help from the morally ambiguous 45-year-old detective Wyatt Draven, who holds pieces of the truth but may be playing both sides. With time running out, their fight for justice takes them from smoky speakeasies to secluded estates, culminating in a high-stakes confrontation that could bring the conspiracy to light—or bury them in the ashes.

Jaxon Creed was born into power, raised by the code of the streets and the shadow of a kingpin father. But when betrayal shattered his family and a corrupt empire rose from the ashes, Jaxon disappeared into exile—only to return with vengeance burning in his veins. Now, Cape Heights is on the brink of war. With allies forged in blood—Vera, the strategist; Lyra, the blade; and Miko, the hacker—Jaxon wages a brutal campaign to dismantle the criminal dynasty that stole everything from him. But every step forward uncovers deeper layers of deception, and every victory comes at a devastating cost. When an enemy emerges from within his own ranks, Jaxon must confront the harshest truth of all: the greatest threat isn’t just power or corruption—it’s loyalty twisted by ambition. In a city ruled by fear, he’ll become more than just a leader. He’ll become a legend. King of the Underground is a gritty, male-led urban thriller packed with action, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice from the shadows.

The enhancement serum was meant to create superhumans—faster, smarter, stronger. Instead, it wiped out most of civilization and turned the rest into Hollowed: vicious, mutated monsters. Elias Mercer should’ve been dead. Instead, he became something new—immune, stronger than a Hollowed, and guided by a mysterious (possibly digital) voice in his head. He’s the first successful mutation—and now, everyone wants him. Hunted by Viratech, the shady corporation that created the virus, Black Sun, a ruthless cult with dark motives, and other mutated survivors who’ve lost their humanity, Elias is stuck in a crumbling world ruled by chaos. His body keeps changing, the System in his head grants strange abilities with dangerous side effects, and his forgotten past might hold the key to everything. To survive, Elias must uncover the truth behind the virus, his own identity, and whether saving the world means losing what’s left of himself. Monsters. Mutations. Mystery. And a war on the horizon.

Anthony Riggs, a diligent data analyst at a private security firm in New York, believed his hard work and dedication would eventually pay off. But his world shatters when he returns home one evening to find his wife of six years, Veronica Hills, tangled in an affair with his own boss—right in their matrimonial bed. The betrayal is devastating, but what cuts even deeper is Veronica's cold and unapologetic response. She shamelessly blames her infidelity on Anthony’s financial status, mocking him for not being among the elite top 10% earners. As Anthony’s life spirals into ruins, he is forced to confront the harsh reality of his crumbling marriage and the bitter truth that love may not be enough when greed and ambition take control. But Anthony isn’t ready to go down without a fight. In a city driven by power and wealth, can he reclaim his dignity and find a way to rise from the ashes of his shattered life?