Ousted Guardian: Betrayed by My Own City

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.

When David Grant wakes in the body of a disgraced mayor moments from death, he’s thrust into a city torn apart by treachery and rebellion. Haunted by his own failures and the ghosts of fallen comrades, David rallies a supernatural army to reclaim his legacy. But every victory comes with a price, and one wrong move could doom the city—and his soul—forever.

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.

Banished from the mayor’s mansion and left to freeze, Rachel clawed her way back to life—only to kneel in the street and beg mercy for the son who doesn’t even know she’s his. Now, as her secret threatens to shatter two families, she must choose: the gentle soldier who saved her, or the ruthless father of her child who would destroy them all. In Chicago’s shadows, love and blood are bargaining chips—and one wrong move could cost her everything.

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 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?

Every night, Aubrey endures unspeakable torment—and every morning, her broken memory erases the pain, leaving her innocent and trusting in a town that profits from her suffering. When she tattoos a phoenix on her back, desperate to hold onto hope, her only ally risks everything to help her expose the truth. But as the townsfolk close in, driven by shame and fear, Aubrey must decide: can she finally break the cycle, or will the town bury its darkest secret forever?

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.

All my life, I’ve been the broke real estate agent mocked by my wife’s family, desperate for a shot at respect. When my chance finally comes—a hundred grand on the line—my best friend and his sister betray me, vanishing with the cash and shattering my last hope. Now I must face my wife, my daughter, and the ruins of every promise I ever made, knowing I risked it all and lost everything.

After years of sacrifice, Mr. Grant is betrayed—parents unite to get him fired for daring to see a doctor. Students turn cold, convinced he only pushed them for his own gain. But when chaos erupts and the new teacher flees, the same parents come crawling back, desperate for the man they once destroyed.

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.

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.