Novels by Divine

Ethan's pov The boardroom was too quiet for what was about to happen. That kind of quiet that feels staged—like everyone already knows the ending, but they’re just waiting for you to walk into it blind. I stood at the head of the long mahogany table, the Carter Corp logo glaring back at me from the wall as if mocking my confidence. Every member of the board was in their place, faces blank, pens poised. I could feel the tension vibrating in the air, but beneath that, there was something else—calculated stillness. I’ve seen it before in predators waiting for the perfect strike.Chris sat three chairs down on my right, wearing the smug half-smile of a man who thought he’d already won. Next to him, Leonard’s shadow—Damien—leaned back casually in his chair, as if the vote wasn’t about the company my father built from the ground up. The company I bled for. I knew they’d been maneuvering behind the scenes, calling in old favors, planting doubts in the minds of weaker board members. I just h

Alek's povPeople like Ethan Windsor think they understand leverage. They don’t. Leverage isn’t about who has the bigger gun or more money. It’s about knowing the one truth your enemy will never want the world to hear, and holding it like a blade over their throat until they beg to breathe. That’s what the Red Ledger is for—an underground compound, carved into bedrock beneath the coast of Varenska, where the dirtiest secrets of the world’s elite are kept alive. It’s a prison, yes, but not for punishment—for preservation. Everyone inside is a living insurance policy. And Elias Windsor… well, that boy is worth more than a dozen offshore accounts.I told them straight, no theatrics, no velvet diplomacy. “Your son is in Red Ledger.” Ethan stiffened instantly, shoulders tight like he wanted to break my jaw just for saying it. Zara’s eyes didn’t widen—no, she’s the type who goes still when the truth is bad enough to burn. But I saw the flicker, the smallest contraction in her breath. She kn

Lisa's povThe hard drive in my coat pocket felt heavier than it should have—as if the data inside had weight, as if secrets could pull you down like stones in deep water. I’d been working for weeks, sifting through encrypted chat logs, fake invoices, and offshore routing numbers, piecing together a clean, irrefutable trail of Chris’s involvement with Leonard’s offshore network. This was the nail in his coffin, and I could already see Ethan’s face when I handed it over—cold, satisfied, ready to strike. But as I stepped out of the server room and into the dim hallway of the safehouse, something in the air shifted. It wasn’t sound exactly—more the absence of it. No clacking keyboards, no muted conversations. Just stillness, thick enough to coat the inside of my throat.It happened in a blur. A shadow moved in the corner of my vision, and before I could react, an arm snaked around my waist, the cold bite of steel pressed against my ribs. I caught the faint, familiar scent of bergamot an

Ethan's pov The air in Victoria’s penthouse was scented with roses, the expensive kind that came in a black velvet box and were meant to last for a year. A perfect metaphor for her—beautiful, preserved, but unnervingly artificial. She stood by the tall glass windows, backlit by the smoggy skyline, her silhouette poised like she’d been expecting me all along. “Ethan,” she greeted softly, voice honeyed but cautious. I didn’t return the courtesy. My mind had been gnawing at the evidence for days—messages traced, coded transfers, a trail that curved back to her. Now I was here, not for answers—I already had those—but for confirmation. I wanted to hear it from her lips, to see if she’d flinch when the truth hit daylight.“I know you’ve been feeding information to Leonard,” I said, each word deliberate, like a stone dropped into still water, rippling out with intent. Her face didn’t crumble the way I’d hoped—it remained eerily composed, but her eyes… they gave her away. A quick flicker of

Zara's povI hadn’t seen Tatiana Morelli in six years, but her presence was still as potent as a knife at the throat. The Morelli estate in Florence had been her kingdom— halls, endless corridors, a place where loyalty was currency and betrayal was a death sentence. Tonight, though, we weren’t meeting under chandeliers and champagne flutes. I chose a quiet, shuttered wine bar on the far edge of the city, a place that smelled of damp oak and aged secrets. The rain outside clung to my coat as I stepped inside, and for a moment, I almost turned back. She was there already, leaning against the far booth like she owned the place, a glass of red in her hand, her eyes—those dark, bottomless eyes—fixed on me. Even from across the room, Tatiana radiated the kind of confidence that could make kings kneel. And me? I had to remind myself to keep breathing.“Zara.” She said my name like it was both a memory and a challenge, the corners of her mouth curving into something between a smile and a thre

Ethan's pov The wind howled outside the study windows, dragging tree branches across the glass like claws. I barely noticed. I was staring at the surveillance board pinned to the wall, a disorganized chaos of photos, maps, and strings that connected dots only I seemed to see. My breath was shallow, my temples pounding. There were names—some crossed out in red, others circled. And in the center, three photos: Liv. Marco. And the latest—Alfred, the quiet chauffeur who had been with us for years. His face looked wrong now, like a mask I should have ripped off long ago. I didn’t hear Zara come in until her hand slid onto my shoulder. I flinched. My nerves were raw.“You didn’t sleep,” she said softly. Not a question. A statement.“Neither did you.”She didn’t argue. Just walked past me and sat on the couch, her movements careful, calculated. Something about her energy had changed. She was always strong, always composed—but this was different. There was steel in her now. Not the polished

Lain tapped the golden evolution icon on his glowing screen while the truck raced down the wet highway. A bright green flash flooded the cabin as his system processed the thousand points."System evolving," Lain said, keeping his eyes on the road. "Void Sovereign is unlocking its ultimate form."Evolution complete, the system panel flashed. Void Sovereign reached Level 10. New Skill unlocked: Kinetic Singularity.Up ahead, the massive concrete pillars of the border bridge appeared through the heavy fog. Dozens of abandoned cars blocked the entrance, and a heavy corporate blockade sat right behind them."They've got heavy machine guns on those sandbags!" Leo shouted, leaning forward from the back seat. "They're aiming right at our front tires!"Lain didn't slow down, slamming his foot flat on the gas pedal. "Void Sovereign, clear the barricade!" he ordered through his mind link.The level-ten helper materialized fifty yards ahead of the truck, its six wings now burning with intense whi

The heavy truck smashed through the rusty chain-link fence of the military outpost, coming to a sliding stop inside the main yard. Lain cut the engine, grabbed a shotgun from the rack, and kicked his door open."Leo, watch the high walls!" Lain shouted, stepping into the mud. "Mavis, grab the medical kit and stay behind me!"Two infected soldiers wearing torn camouflage gear sprinted out of the open guardhouse, their mouths dripping thick black slime. Lain raised the shotgun and fired twice, blasting both creatures off their feet into the dirt.Leo pulled himself out of the truck, using his rifle for support as he scanned the watchtowers. "The perimeter wire is down on the north side!" Leo shouted, pointing his barrel toward the dark wood line.A pack of eight mutated hounds burst from the trees, their skin peeled back and their glowing red eyes locked on Mavis. "Mavis, back into the truck now!" Lain yelled, tapping his glowing system screen."Obsidian Behemoth, deploy and crush them!

"Fire!" the commander screamed, pulling his trigger first. A wave of blue plasma bolts rained down on Lain, tearing through the rain and light.The Obsidian Behemoth lunged in front of Lain, raising its massive arms to form a solid wall. The plasma shots slammed into its dark chest, leaving glowing red marks but failing to break through."Void Sovereign, take out the commander!" Lain shouted. The six-winged helper disappeared from the asphalt, leaving behind a sharp crack of displaced air.It reappeared behind the commander and drove its energy blade straight through his heavy chest armor. The commander dropped his plasma rifle and fell dead onto the wet highway."Supplies coming from the right!" Mavis yelled, leaning out the truck window to point her flashlight. A second squad of soldiers moved around the side of the truck, raising heavy grenade launchers.Leo leaned out from the passenger seat and fired three quick rifle shots into the lead guard's helmet. The guard stumbled backwar

The mounted turrets roared as heavy bullets tore through the front rank of the incoming horde. The armored truck plowed straight into the crowd, throwing bodies into the air and crushing bone under its heavy tires."Keep driving!" Leo yelled from the back seat, holding onto the safety strap as the truck bounced wildly. "They are climbing onto the hood!"Lain slammed his foot harder on the gas pedal, ignoring the black blood splashing against the windshield. Two fast mutants smashed through the side windows, their long claws reaching inside toward Lain's neck."Void Sovereign, clear the roof!" Lain commanded, summoning his level-eight helper right above the vehicle cabin. The six-winged warrior appeared on the roof, its energy blades slicing the climbing mutants into pieces.The heavy truck burst through the final blockade of cars, breaking onto the open highway. Lain looked in his side mirror and saw hundreds of infected running behind them, unable to match their speed."We made it pa

The rushing water hit Lain’s knees, nearly knocking him off his feet. He grabbed Leo’s arm and dragged him away from the burning electrical net that was still sparking."Get to the stairs!" Mavis screamed, pushing open a heavy emergency door that led upward. The water level was rising fast, bubbling with yellow foam from the broken tanks.Behind them, the Void Sovereign stood firm against the falling concrete blocks. The giant spider monster thrust three mechanical legs through the ceiling, trying to pin the helper down.The alien spider fired its red laser, vaporizing a row of steel pipes instantly. A thick cloud of hot steam filled the room, making it impossible to see the exit gates."I can't feel my legs, Lain," Leo groaned, leaning heavily on Lain’s shoulder as they climbed. "The shock from that corporate net totally fried my muscles.""Just keep moving your arms," Lain said, lifting Leo up the slippery metal steps. "Mavis, hold the flashlight straight so we don't trip on the bro

A loud splash echoed from the dark pipe behind them, followed by wet scratching sounds. Lain stopped and turned his flashlight back toward the way they had just come."They are inside the sewers with us," Leo whispered, lifting his heavy iron pipe. Mavis stepped between Lain and Leo, her light shaking against the wet brick walls."How many do you think followed us down?" Mavis asked, checking her medical bag. Lain did not answer and immediately opened his blue system interface to check his options.Current Points: 270.Squad: Phantom Bladewright (Lv. 7), Obsidian Behemoth (Lv. 7).The screen flickered slightly as the scratching noises grew closer and much louder."There are too many to count," Lain said, closing the digital menu. "We need to run straight toward the main reservoir gate before they trap us in this pipe."They sprinted through the knee-deep water, their heavy boots kicking up waves of black sludge. The smell of rotten meat grew stronger as the horde gained ground behind