truth be told mathew west

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?

The era of Lorenzo, the devoted boyfriend, was over. Reborn from those depths was a man forged in the fires of humiliation and betrayal. A man whose sole purpose was to make Michael and those who had wronged him pay...in full.   One way or another, this city would be mine. And those who once mocked me would kneel at its feet, forced to bear witness to my ascension.   ****   Little did Lorenzo, now known as Vicario, know that his wish for vengeance would be granted the night he vowed retribution against those who had wronged him.   After spending some years building a fearsome reputation abroad after a humiliating past in his home city, he returned to exert his rage.   However, he uncovered a startling family secret his mother had kept hidden—a revelation that threatened to derail his single-minded pursuit of revenge.   As he navigated this newfound truth, would the formidable figure he had become be shaken? Or would unearthing his origins only fuel the flames of his vowed retribution? Or would his descent into the darkest recesses of his past prove to unearth more than he bargained for?     In this gripping tale of one man's thirst for payback, loyalties will be tested, secrets exposed, and the depths of vengeance explored.

In the bustling heart of New York City, James, an ordinary man with humble origins, marries into the affluent Smith family. Despite his best efforts to win their approval, he is relentlessly belittled by his wife, Emma, and ridiculed by her snobbish family. They treat him like a mere servant, mocking his every move and belittling his ambitions. Unbeknownst to them, James is actually the estranged son of Richard Bennett, the wealthiest man in New York. Years ago, Richard and James had a falling out, leading James to carve his own path without relying on his father's immense wealth and influence. As the family's disdain reaches a breaking point, Richard's health takes a turn for the worse, and he decides it's time to reconnect with his son. He reveals his true identity to James, encouraging him to embrace his legacy. Empowered by this revelation, James confronts the Smith family, exposing their cruelty and asserting his newfound status. Faced with the truth, the Smiths are forced to reckon with their behavior. Emma, realizing the depth of her mistakes, seeks redemption, but James, now aware of his worth and potential, must decide whether to forgive or forge a new path, free from the toxic environment that once defined his life.

In a quiet town, an ordinary high school boy's life is turned upside down when he stumbles upon a mysterious artifact during a chance encounter with a fierce monster. The artifact grants him an extraordinary power: the ability to tame defeated monsters, turning them into loyal allies, and even fuse with them to wield their incredible skills. As the boy learns to harness his newfound abilities, he discovers a growing threat: a dark force awakening an army of corrupted monsters bent on plunging the world into chaos. With the help of his monster companions, he embarks on a dangerous journey to protect those he loves, uncover the truth behind the artifact, and confront the sinister mastermind behind the rising darkness. Along the way, he faces powerful enemies, forms unlikely alliances, and discovers the strength that comes from trusting others. But as the stakes grow higher, he must grapple with the true cost of his powers and the fine line between hero and monster. In this epic battle of courage, friendship, and self-discovery, the fate of the world rests in the hands of one boy who never imagined he could make a difference.

In the opulent city of Greystone, where wealth and power create a stark social hierarchy between the elites and the struggling lower classes, Jason, a live-in son-in-law and common deliveryman, finds his life shattered when assassins are sent to kill him. Just as he dies, an interdimensional god disguised as a system syncs with him, granting him the ability to harness any talent—but at a cost. Resurrected, Jason uncovers the truth behind his assassination: his elite in-laws' involvement, a mob boss's vendetta—and more. Armed with the system’s power and a new appearance, he embarks on a quest for both wealth and vengeance. How far will he go to achieve his goals, and will the system’s costs ultimately consume him before he reaches his aim? Read “God Complex”

Cast out and betrayed, Xavier Steel sacrificed it all for love, only to be scorned, discarded, and humiliated by his wife, Miranda and her elite family. But his fall from grace is just the beginning. When Xavier resurfaces, the world is about to witness the wrath of a man scorned. Secrets unravel, revealing a chilling truth that shakes the very foundations of their world. As he plots his revenge, the question remains: What happens when the outcast returns, armed not just with a vendetta, but with a terrifying revelation that will shatter their perfect lives? Can Xavier Steel triumph over those who underestimated him, or will they rue the day they crossed paths with the son-in-law they scorned? There is no escape for anyone who dared to cross paths with Xavier Steel.

Riley lived in a world where 90% of the people were awakened, but he wasn’t. With a troubled past and recurring dreams, he finally decided to move on. However, when he unlocked a system that made him awakened, he had to chase his dreams while uncovering the truth about his past.

Adrian Vale’s life was shattered when his father disowned him, sending him into the shadows of the world he once dominated. But now, five years later, he returns—not as the disgraced heir, but as a self-made billionaire with one goal in mind: to take back what was stolen from him. What he doesn't expect, however, is the twist of fate that awaits him. His ex-fiancée, Emma Caldwell, is now engaged to his ruthless stepbrother, Victor, the very man who helped frame Adrian for a crime he didn’t commit. Fueled by a thirst for revenge and the scars of betrayal, Adrian infiltrates their world, determined to tear everything down. But as he gets closer to Emma, the woman he never truly stopped loving, the lines between revenge and forgiveness begin to blur. Emma is not the woman he thought she was—she’s trapped in Victor’s manipulative grasp, just as much a victim as Adrian was. As dark secrets unravel and alliances shift, Adrian and Emma find themselves forced to confront a shocking truth: Victor may not even be Adrian’s stepbrother. With their pasts hanging over them, Adrian and Emma must choose—will they allow love to heal their wounds, or will Adrian’s thirst for revenge destroy them both? The stakes are higher than ever as betrayal runs deep, and the game of revenge becomes more dangerous than ever. Can Adrian and Emma overcome the past and fight for a future together? Read now to discover how their story unfolds.

Arthur devoted everything to his wife, Isabelle, only to be discarded like trash. She used him, mocked his "lowly" status, and left him for a billionaire heir, thinking she had won the ultimate prize. But what she never knew? Arthur was the true heir to the city's greatest fortune. When the truth surfaced, Arthur didn’t look back—he rose to power, becoming the richest man in the city. He had even caught the heart of Karen Darwin, the breathtaking billionaire princess, who fell for him, not his wealth. Now, as Arthur basks in wealth and love, Isabelle learns the brutal truth—and the regret is unbearable. She lost the man who had everything she ever wanted. But it’s too late. Arthur had already won.

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?