Betrayed by the Town, Branded by the Phoenix

Derek poured his fortune into fixing the road for his small town—only to be betrayed and shut out by the very neighbors he helped. Now, as his family faces public humiliation and the threat of exile, Derek must confront the people of Maple Heights and reclaim what he’s owed. Loyalty, pride, and justice are all on the line when the town turns against its greatest benefactor.

After twenty-four years defending humanity’s last city, Marcus is publicly disgraced when a viral livestream exposes a single mistake. His rivals seize the moment, stripping him of power just as a true demon invasion looms—and the woman he once trusted most reveals she’s risen to take his place. As betrayal closes in and old friends turn enemies, Marcus must decide: fight for the city that cast him out, or let it burn.

On the night of our engagement, my perfect fiancé was found in bed with my younger sister, destroying both our reputations in front of the entire town. He claimed to have taken advantage of her, choosing her honor over the love he promised me—leaving me to face the shame, heartbreak, and whispers alone. But the real truth is darker, and in Savannah, betrayal is a family tradition.

Mark came home to save his family’s farm, but when his deal leaves neighbors with less than promised, they accuse him of pocketing $700,000. Betrayed and shamed by the people he loves, Mark must choose between clearing his name and saving the mandarins before everything rots—including his reputation. In this small town, one mistake can turn you from hero to outcast overnight.

Nate spent centuries fighting for a father who branded him a demon and a world that demanded his obedience. When his only friends—fellow outcasts Marcus and Derek—are forced into a rigged road trip across the realms, Nate faces the ultimate betrayal: his own ally sells him out to the gods. Now, with a stolen heirloom and a heart full of rage, Nate must choose—avenge his stolen childhood and destroy the heavenly order, or be crushed beneath the weight of family and fate forever.

After being branded a thief by the richest girl in school, June is forced to endure humiliation, isolation, and betrayal from everyone—including her teachers. But when she risks everything by exposing the truth, the scandal ignites the entire town, turning June into the district’s only hope for redemption. Now, the same people who destroyed her are desperate to claim her as their savior—but will she ever stop being their scapegoat?

I sacrificed everything to give Natalie a safe, happy life—only to watch her choose a cruel family and sell us out piece by piece. When I finally drew the line, she branded me an abuser in front of my college and the whole town, shattering my reputation overnight. Now I have to decide: do I fight for the daughter I raised, or let go before she destroys us all?

Procurement specialist Blake Harper is set up to take the fall for a kickback scandal, facing betrayal from trusted colleagues and a system eager for scapegoats. As a company-wide corruption purge spirals out of control, Blake must decide whether to sacrifice his integrity for a lifeline or fight for the truth in a world where loyalty is a currency. The stakes are nothing less than his career, his reputation, and his soul.

Dr. Parker gave up her prestigious career to help the struggling farmers of Maple Hollow, only to be blindsided by their greed and betrayal. As small-town politics and backroom deals threaten to destroy everything she’s built, Parker must decide if fighting for justice is worth risking her heart—or if it’s time to walk away for good. In a world where loyalty is a bargaining chip, she’ll discover who’s really worth saving.

Ben dedicated his life to supplying the best striped bass to Riverfront Grill, only to be humiliated and cut out by the owner’s son in a ruthless play for power and profit. As old loyalties are shattered, Ben faces public betrayal and must decide whether to save his rival or let him drown in his own greed. One man's heartbreak becomes a city's scandal—and no one will ever look at friendship the same way again.

I drugged Caleb to force a marriage, but he’d rather see me ruined than save me. When a coup turns me from governor’s daughter to prisoner, Caleb chains me to his bed and makes me pay for every sin—his words and silence cutting deeper than steel. After my suicide, I wake up on the day I doomed us both, given one last chance to undo the scandal that destroyed our lives.

After a decade of loyalty, Bailey is betrayed and thrown to the wolves by the Grant family—his severance stolen, his reputation trashed, and his future on the line. When he tries to fight back, he’s lured into a dangerous game of hush money, secrets, and revenge. Now, with the police closing in, Bailey must decide: expose the truth or go down for someone else’s crimes.