All Chapters of AWAKENED INTO GODLIKE : Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
13 chapters
Chapter 1: Awakened
Hot-white pain tore through Zane's body as the knife drove into through his chest. "Ahhhhh!!!" An agonizing scream escaped from him, echoing through the night.A tall figure, muscular and looking rugged pulled out the knife with a wet Slush. Zane cried, his breathing laboured and wrong, bleeding into the asphalt."You couldn't pay up your debt," the thug growled, "you're useless, Zane. Your pathetic shameless life ends here. The boss wants you to pay with your life because your existence in the casino has caused only unfortunate things you couldn't afford the cost." His two accomplices spat on Zane's faltering body."Let's finish him already." One of them said impatiently.Zane was on his knees, bleeding, his head slumped forward weakly as life slowly drained out of him. The leader of the thugs leaned to his face, flashing a smug ugly grin to his face. He grabbed his hair and yanked his head backward. Zane winced, barely. He was exhausted, breathing only with sheer effort that
Chapter 2: Tara
"Knee?" Zane scoffed, his back straight, his eyes peering at the venomous woman in his front without blinking. "I don't knee to anyone, woman." He said flatly. "It's an insult."A deafening Silence settled into the dining hall following his utterance as though he'd just spoken words he wasn't supposed to utter. In the past, the zane they knew was an *sslicker, the man who bowed his head to all of their insults, but this man standing before them was different.Margaret blinked. She stepped out behind from behind the chair, his eyes flashing with anger she could barely contain. "Did you just refuse?" Her voice was low and dangerous.Zane exhaled softly and simply pulled out one chair and sat uninvited to the shock of everyone. "You're making it look awkward right now, Margaret." He said casually. "It is just a normal thing for me. Ca...Zane Mercer doesn't kneel for people." He said casually, taking a grilled chicken from the plate and biting into it. "Hmmm...yummy." He smiled ligh
Chapter 3: The promise of protection
"Daddy.. please.." Tara stuttered."Shut it!" Mr. Sterlings cut her off. Tara flinched. He glared at her. "You're an embarrassment to this family. You got married to a gambler and still had the gut to plead for his insult! "Don't speak to her that way." Zane defended, his voice firm. "You have no right to throw her insults just because she lives under your roof." He took her wrist gently and together they walked out, leaving the couple stunned. None of them spoke for about five seconds as Zane's words hung in the air. Margaret spun to her husband, her voice raised angrily. "Can you imagine. Zane had suddenly become bold to talk back at me!" Mr. Sterling's eyes were fixed at the door through which Zane entered. His mind was still calculating, processing what had just happened. "There is something different about him." He finally spoke, his voice quiet. "The way he looks at me earlier." He said, unable to shake off the steel in Zane's eyes earlier. "What do you expect from a g
Chapter 4: $10 million trash
"""""""Bang! Bang!A heavy knock hammered on the door the next morning. Dora stood there wearing an expensive short and fitted gown, her expression twisted with disdain as though she shouldn't even be there. "Get up your lazy ass up from the bed. Mum wants you in the living room!"The door cracked open. Zane was standing there, wearing a plain cloth. His eyes weren't tired at all or showed any sign of grogginess from sleep. Dora poured her lips, casting him a disdainful look."You're finally back to your sense. You insulted mum yesterday and had the guts to open your filthy hole you call a mouth to insult me. You're dead. Get yourself to the living room with her. Everyone is waiting!"She threw a clothes she squeezed in her hand to his chest."And Tara don't come out dressing like you were dragged out from a rat hole." She finished and strutted away. All this time, Zane was only looking at her in quiet anger. She was the reason Tara lost her voice and she was going to pay the pri
Chapter 5: Who is he?
"""""""""""""""Margaret jerked up from the chair so fast it scraped the marble and left marks.Her eyes darkned in anger."This is an insult!" Her voice cut through the room like a whip. "Get on your knees right now and apologize to Mr. Blackthorn maybe I'll he'll let this embarrassment slide and forgive you!!" Zane exhaled softly and allowed the torn cheque to fall to the ground like it was mere trash.His expression was calm and unbothered despite the anger on Margaret's face that promised to consume anything. Not Zane. Never him. "Knee?" He scoffed, Shaking his head gently.'What is it with you and kneeling. You're so worked up because I refuse his petty offer. Is it because you're you won't have the benefits from your cheap buyer?" His voice was maddeningly calm and in an inexplicable way, it infuriated Margaret even more. His finger curled so tight at the side, trembling with anger that was visible in her expression."You either knee and apologize to Mr. Blackthorn or I'll t
Chapter 6: Shattered pride
Inside of a quiet private study, a matured man, sixty years old with salt and pepper hair sat behind a polished mahogany table arrangement with files, his eyes fixed on a magazine in his hand. Suddenly, the door of the room burst open, slamming against wall. Jackson Blackthorn strode in, his loafers weaponized against the expensive marble into gunshot that echoed study that was earlier quiet."Dad!!" His voice cut through the room with the anger of a knife. "You can't believe i was humiliated and rejected like a nobody! Like i meant nothing!!" Alexander Blackthorn didn't look away from the magazine, he didn't even shift the slightest.Jackson swept off books from the table angrily. The books clattered across the marble."Im talking to you, Dad!!" His voice rose to an octave, bouncing off the wall. "I was embarrassed! Are you going to keep quiet and just stare at the book when I just got slapped in the face!"Alexander paused hearing that. He looked away from the page and looked at
Chapter 7: Trust me, Tara
Dr. Max burst into an amusing laughter."Zane, what are you talking about?" He said, "this is a hospital. Not a casino where you can gamble with people's life. The only thing you're good at is gambling, dude." "You're the one joking around, Max." Zane said firmly. "That man is going to die in the next ten minutes from a parasite eating up his heart and causing him a heart disease. You can't save him before that time but I can help you." Dr. Max's smile wavered slightly. He hasn't seen Zane this serious with any other conversation that wasn't gambling. But he still thought he was only pushing it this time after he strictly told him he'll never lend him any money again.Ms. Hedge, the young beautiful heiress of the hedge family walked over to them with her tear streaked face. Two huge bodyguards flanked behind his back."Can he save my father? Then let him do it!" She snapped, her voice trembling with desperation."Ms. Hedge... he's not one of our doctors..he's just a friend of mine.
Chapter 8: He'll watch her stuffer
Tara jerked up from the seat, the chair scrapped hard on the Marble. Even though Dora was cruel to her, even though she had hurt her again and again, hearing her panicking voice over the call made her heart skipped."Dora, why are you sounding like that..where are you?" She stammered, the phone planted to her ear."Im.. outside... the hospital.." Dora's voice cracked through the speaker. "Hello..Dora.." But the connection had snapped.Tara's heart raced with panic. She hurriedly left the lobby. The cold air hit her face, fluttering her hair. She looked around the premise for the familiar face of Dora but she didn't see anyone. She decided to dail her number again. It rang and went to voicemail. Her heart beat quickened."Where could she be?" She extended the search to the curb. The road was buzzing with cars passing along. Suddenly, a black Van pulled over at her side with a screech. The door was already opened. A strong hand pulled her into the Van. The door slammed shut before sh
Chapter 9: They took Tara
"What about the $20 million investment from the Hedge family to Sterlings corporation?" Dora asked, turning to face him with the slight from still on her face."That is simple, Dora." He broke the hug, his shoulder raised with confidence. Too sure of himself. "The Blackthorn family has been partnering with the Hedge family for a long time. They promised the investment already. When it's the right time, you'll sign."Dora's frown loosened, her expression taking a bright excitement. Her finger traced map on Jackson's chest."That is why you are the best, Jackson." She said, her voice softened at the edge, almost romantic. "You always have your way around things with your family connection and influence." Jackson drank in the appraisal with a wide grin. He turned to his men."You all should secure all the door. I'm going to be busy for a while." "Yes sir." The chorused and bowed, straightened up and walked out of the room. The door clicked shut. Jackson engaged the lock and turned bac
Chapter 10: Challenge accepted
"What is going on in this room?" Ms. Hedge turned to the doctor. "I gave the authorization, Dr. Henderson.""Ms. Hedge, you're here.." A smile crossed his face seeing her. He had always liked and wanted to get closer to the Heiress and he was looking every means to get her approval. This was another chance and he was glad he came in before it was too late. His voice dropped to a softer edge, crossing the polite border to a romantic dip. "You shouldn't have here all by yourself, Ms. Hedge. You could have simply give a call and we'll come over to your aid. I am always here to help you. What is the situation?" He pushed towards the bed and shoved Zane to the side. "You're going to kill him! Why place your hand on a dying patient chest? This is crude!" He hissed, his voice carrying across the room with command."Dr. Henderson you don't just walk into a room and stop a treatment I authorized." He turned and a sharp laughter escaped his lips. "Authorized? For him?" He waved at Zane at