Secretsandlies Stories

She was never loved. Not by the world. Not even by her own father the man who tried to sell her when she was only seven. Growing up unwanted, she stopped asking for fairy tales. She stopped believing in miracles. All she ever wanted was simple to be chosen. To be kept. To be loved just once in her life. So when marriage came, she thought maybe this was it. Maybe this was her escape from a childhood filled with betrayal. Maybe her husband would finally see her worth. But she didn't know the truth. The man she married wasn't looking for love. He was looking for revenge. Haunted by the death of his parents, he vowed to destroy the man responsible. And when fate placed the daughter of his enemy in his hands, he made a promise she would suffer for her father's sins. To her, he was hope. To him, she was punishment. In a marriage built on revenge and innocence, can love survive? Or will hatred burn everything before it even begins?

💙 Maynard High: Awkward Blue 💙 "He's running from legacy. She's fighting to be believed. Both are closer to the truth than they should be." Kael Lance was born into power, expectation, and control. When he finally pushes back, he's sent to Maynard High, a remote boarding school where discipline is strict, rules are absolute... and students don't always make it out. Siobhan Wildes has spent her time at Maynard trying to survive, its pressure, its silence, and the way people like her are easily pushed aside. But when she gets her hands on something she was never meant to see, she learns the truth: At Maynard, people don't just hide the truth, they disappear. And the ones who ask too many questions are next. As strange patterns begin to surface and reality starts to blur, Kael and Siobhan are pulled into something far bigger than school rules or social hierarchy. Because at Maynard, knowledge comes with a cost, and once you see it, there's no going back. In a world where secrets are controlled, loyalty is tested, and even your closest allies might turn on you, survival isn't about strength. It's about knowing when to look away. ...and when it's already too late. For fans of dark academia, boarding school drama, psychological horror, a little sports drama and slow-burn tension. Updates every Tuesday 💗

The Fly Bettys is a young adult mystery novel by Juan Mendez Scott, the first in The Curious Quinn Mystery Series, about high school sophomore Quinn who investigates the murder of her friend Michelle Martin, a member of the popular "Fly Bettys" clique, uncovering secrets and a dangerous love affair. The book explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and secrets within a popular clique, leading to a deadly confrontation.

Five years ago, one reckless decision cost Linny Mae her freedom. Since then, she has survived the desert city of Sarab as property of a secretive brotherhood, trained in combat, deception, and obedience until the debt of her childhood mistake is finally repaid. When a routine intelligence mission ends in the accidental death of a foreign nobleman, Linny is presented with what she has fought for all these years: one final assignment, and her contract will be fulfilled. Her task is simple-enter the socialite world of nobles and merchants, win the trust of the dead man's son, and secure an invitation to the Vernal Ball, where nobles and priests hold the key to secrets they intend to keep hidden. But beneath the masks and posturing lies a darker mystery: a strange illness spreading from the north, and a wealthy benefactor who wants answers-whatever the cost. With freedom closer than ever, Linny begins to imagine a life of her own. Instead, she may be walking out of one contract... and straight into another. And this time, the price could be everything. Disclaimer The characters that appear in this book are completely fictional. Any similarities to real people, whether living or dead, are purely coincidental. If you think you were the inspiration for any of the pathetic excuses for humans that are the antagonists, that is between you and your conscience. I, meanwhile, regret nothing. 🗡️ This is a New Adult book. The first in a series I have plotted out and am in the process of writing. I am very excited to share it with you! ⚠️CW/TW⚠️ ⚠️Potential spoilers⚠️ There are mature subjects explored in my book, as it is a Dark Fantasy. Please read the warnings and proceed with caution. Human Trafficking & Slavery Emotional and Psychological Abuse Graphic Violence & Injury Detail Assassin and Criminal Syndicate Murder/Suicide Child Abandonment Toxic Relationships Alcoholism Sexual Assault Betrayal & Infidelity

She loved him in silence. He loved her in secrets. Between stolen glances and unspoken words, their story begins-soft, fragile, and dangerously real. But some truths are never meant to stay hidden. When the past resurfaces, it threatens to tear them apart... or bind them in ways they never expected. In a world where love feels like a risk, how far would you go to protect a secret? A secret that could break them... or bind them forever.

One collided fate. One shattered heart. One eternal bond. The first part of their story ended with a vow; the second part begins with a battle. Rudra and Ishita have found their happy ending, but in the world of the Rathores, nothing is ever truly settled. While Rudra balances the weight of Eternity and The Rathore Company, Ishita must find her footing in a palace filled with relatives, rivals, and revelations. Why was she blackmailed? What really happened during those three years? In Destiny Collide: Part 2, the masks fall, the passion ignites, and Rudra Singh Rathore shows the world exactly how ruthless he can be when it comes to his Queen." Rudra and Ishita are officially Rajasthan's most powerful couple. But as they navigate their new life of shared beds and whispered promises, the past is knocking at the palace doors. 3 years of secrets. 1 kidnapping that changed everything. A love that will burn the world down to stay together.

"Marry me, Miss Kothari... or start preparing for another funeral." Adhiraj Deshmukh's tone left no room for negotiation. "Fine." Anvika Kothari's voice dripped with hatred. "But if I'm walking into hell, Mr. Deshmukh..." "I'm dragging you down with me." Adhiraj Singh Deshmukh is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Known for his calm demeanor and unwavering composure, he is a man who rarely explains himself and never justifies his decisions. In a world where every move is questioned, Adhiraj has mastered the art of silence. A habit that has earned him both respect and suspicion. Anvika Kothari is the heiress of the Kothari Empire. Kind-hearted yet strong-willed, her world revolves around the people she loves, especially her elder brother, Rakshit Kothari, the most important person in her life. So when Rakshit is murdered and all roads lead to Adhiraj Deshmukh, Anvika doesn't hesitate to blame the man her brother once called his best friend. In her eyes, he isn't a Chief Minister. He isn't a powerful businessman. He is simply the man responsible for taking away the most important person in her life. Losing Rakshit shatters her. Believing Adhiraj is responsible destroys whatever remains. The man her brother trusted most becomes the man she hates most. And when that hatred collides with Adhiraj's pride, the result is a marriage neither of them wants and a battle neither of them is willing to lose. After all, their story didn't begin with a proposal. It began with a funeral.

A cold-hearted billionaire. A brilliant accountant who refuses to bend. And a past that refuses to stay buried. Enrique Jacquin Rodriguez rules his multi-million-dollar active carbon empire, E.J. Charcoal & Co., with an iron fist. Hardened by a devastating past betrayal, the green-eyed CEO has vowed never to let emotion cloud his judgment again. His heart is as cold and blackened as the charcoal he sells. Enter Gracia Elisia Delgado. A financial prodigy with a sharp mind and an even sharper tongue, Gracia immediately clashes with her tyrannical boss. She detests his icy demeanor; he is infuriated by her stubborn precision. Yet, she is too brilliant to fire, and their high-stakes office battles soon ignite a tense, undeniable chemistry. But Gracia harbors a striking resemblance to the woman who broke Enrique's heart years ago. When a shocking family secret is cruelly unraveled, Gracia is left believing she is nothing more than a ghost's replacement. Heartbroken and determined to preserve her pride, she leaves her resignation on his desk and flees to the quiet, sun-drenched countryside of Valanthea, Spain. To win her back, the ruthless CEO must do the one thing he swore he'd never do: lay his heart bare. Supported by his powerful brotherhood-the Rhombus Circle-Enrique sets out to prove that he didn't fall for a memory, but for the woman who finally brought his frozen world to life. The Ash and the Ember is a high-stakes, slow-burn, workplace-to-countryside billionaire romance. It is the first standalone novel in the interconnected Rhombus Series.

Chasing a past filled with secrets, she searches for the truth. But her heart holds a connection that the world can never know.

​🕸️ SHATTERED PIXELS: THE 11:11 ALGORITHM ​"Kuch raaz delete hone ke liye nahi... tabaah karne ke liye hote hain." ​THE STORY BLURB ​Gen Z ki is chamakti digital duniya mein, jahan har rishta ek 'Filter' aur har jazbaat ek 'Status' hai, char backbenchers-Zayaan, Inaya, Zorawar aur Rumi-ek aise jaal mein phans jaate hain jahan unka 'Private Mode' unka sabse bada dushman ban jata hai. ​Shuruat hoti hai ek anonymous group call se, theek raat ke 11:11 baje. Ek aisi ghadi jise log duaon ke liye maante hain, par un charon ke liye ye maut ka countdown ban chuki hai. Unka har ek gunah, har ek purana zakhm, aur har woh baat jo unhone 'Delete' kar di thi, ab ek-ek karke unke screens par wapas aa rahi hai. ​Jab romance 'Toxic' hone lage, dosti 'Paranoia' mein badal jaye, aur 'Aggressive Sadness' ragon mein zeher ki tarah utarne lage... tab tum kiske paas jaoge? Us dost ke paas jo tumhare saath baitha hai, ya us screen ke paas jo tumhara dum ghot rahi hai?

Yaira ahuja x Evaan goenka Ira ahuja x Yohan shah Vamika dwivedi x Rutvik sharma Welcome to the chaos

Investigative journalist Rei Santos is known for exposing the truth, no matter how powerful the people behind it may be. But when a press conference reunites him with Tian Li Morales, a brilliant corporate lawyer and the man he once loved, Rei finds himself caught between the past and a dangerous investigation. As Rei uncovers a web of corruption, hidden surveillance, and powerful enemies, he realizes that the truth may be more dangerous than he imagined. And the closer he gets to the truth, the more he begins to question one thing- Was Tian Li ever really on the other side? Or has someone been manipulating them from the beginning?

Since she was fifteen, Ria Martin has known one unchangeable truth: she will marry Adrian Morgan. A man she has never met. A future she never chose. A vow she walks into not for love - but for survival. With her family's safety hanging by a fragile thread, the aisle becomes her only escape route. Adrian Morgan, heir to a global empire, has lived his life bound by duty and power. Arranged marriages are nothing new to him. But this bride is different. Why has she never reached out? Why does silence cling to her like armor? And what is she hiding that feels... dangerous? When fate finally binds them, carefully constructed lives begin to crack. Secrets surface. Old wounds bleed. And a quiet storm of betrayal, desire, and buried truths gathers beneath the calm of their union. ✨ Can love grow where trust is fractured? ✨ Can she survive the shadows closing in around her past? ✨ And can he become her refuge... when he may be the very reason she's in danger? A story of forced vows, hidden scars, and a love that dares to bloom where it was never meant to survive.

When Reverend Mara Nwosu arrives at Saint Orison as its first woman curate, she expects a difficult parish, a demanding new role, and the scrutiny that follows every woman who enters a position once reserved for men. She also expects to learn from Father Adrian Vale. Adrian is a respected priest, a celebrated advocate for women's ordination, and one of the Communion's most trusted public voices. But as Saint Orison prepares to digitize its historical records, Mara begins to notice small signs of unease. A routine records check uncovers something that should not be there. Historian Salma Vey believes every discrepancy has an explanation. Bishop Helena Ward begins to suspect that Adrian's questions are not entirely hypothetical. And beyond the parish, someone who has known him for decades receives a warning that the past may no longer stay contained. As Restoration Sunday approaches, Mara must decide whether Adrian is protecting someone, concealing a mistake, or preparing for a truth that could change Saint Orison forever.

Souls are not met by accident - but by destiny. Aina Zainab - elite agent, Faisal's daughter, a girl who learned early that the people you love don't always get to stay. Drawn by a relentless search for justice, Aina returns to Korea alongside her twin sister, Aira - what she didn't plan was colliding with someone who makes her question everything she thought she knew about herself. Huzaim Khan - serious where it counts, warm where it matters. Enemies first, Mission partners second - and something dangerously close to more, third. Will they be able to find the truth through hallways of secrets and shadows? Because sometimes, JUSTICE DOESN'T COME WITH CLOSURE. It comes with CONSEQUENCES. Some pasts are buried for a reason - and some places remember those who were never meant to return.

Agastya and Avni have been married for two years. To everyone around them, they look like the perfect couple-steady, calm, and quietly in love. A marriage built on routines, shared smiles, and moments that feel safe. But beneath the surface, something unspoken lingers between them. One truth changes everything Agastya thought he knew about the woman he loves... and about the life they built together. Now, he is forced to question the past he trusted so easily. Was their happiness ever real? Or was it always just one side of the story?

She was respected and he was feared. They hate each other like hell. What will happen when they are trapped in a political marriage? --- When the walls between worlds shatter, death doesn't knock... it walks in. One mistake. One second. One erased dimension. The war between the clans had led to divided hearts. I got reincarnated there with my friends and my crush. My opposite personality hated him with the bottom of her heart. She was strong enough to handle anyone in politics and power. She had a kind heart for people who had suffered because of this war for power and authority. He doesn't kill people. He kills realities. People feared him for being ruthless and cold-hearted.

Book 2 of the SCARS Series Can't be read as a standalone... "Scars are not born; they grow from hidden roots." Amrutha- a girl who escaped hell, but still carries it inside her. Ishaan - a boy made of warmth, laughter, and quiet strength. ✧ She walks through life afraid to breathe too loudly. He walks through it making everyone feel safe. When their worlds collide, his light begins to touch the places her past left dark. But love is never simple when danger follows you, when secrets are buried deep, and when scars have roots that refuse to let go. Roots of Scars is not just a love story. It is about a girl learning to trust again and a boy who chooses to stand beside her, no matter how ugly the truth becomes. Because sometimes, the softest hearts are the bravest ones. Will Ishaan's love be enough to pull Amrutha out of the shadows... Or will the roots of her scars drag them both back into the dark?

Born into the wrong families, two girls grow up living completely different lives. Hope lives a life of luxury as the daughter of a world-famous singer, yet she struggles to sing and constantly fights for her father's approval. Bold, aggressive, and passionate about dancing, she feels like she never truly belongs in her perfect family. Meanwhile, Avery grows up in poverty with a sweet heart and a breathtaking voice that captures everyone's attention. Despite living a difficult life, music flows naturally through her soul - unaware that the talent she carries comes from the man who is actually her real father. As fate slowly pulls the two girls together, hidden secrets from the past begin to surface. A mistake made at birth threatens to change everything they know about love, family, identity, and destiny. When the truth finally comes out, who will remain with the family they've always known... and who truly belongs where? A powerful emotional drama filled with music, secrets, jealousy, heartbreak, and the unbreakable bond between parents and children.

Farrah Winters has spent twelve years building a life around a wound she refuses to name. She is excellent at her job, loyal to her one true friend, and completely untouchable in every way that matters. Then Knox Harmon comes back to Charlotte-the boy she loved at sixteen, the one she never told, the one whose girlfriend destroyed her in forty-two seconds on a gymnasium microphone. Now Knox is everywhere: at the charity gala, in the partnership meetings, standing across from her at a dinner party with Harlow's hand on his arm. The problem is that proximity does what proximity does when two people have been carrying the same unfinished thing from different sides. What starts between them does not ask whether the timing is right. What follows contains betrayal, a secret that was never supposed to surface, a poison slipped into a drink at a public event, a knife in a parking structure, and a woman who is very strategic and very good at it until she is not. Nothing here is resolved easily. But something is resolved, eventually, and it costs nearly everything to get there. Slow burn. Real heat. Real damage. Come prepared. ©️ _RelleLebby_// R. L.