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A realist novel is a type of literature trying to present life as it actually is and it is also known as urban novels, which was popular at Victorian age to reflect urban life at that period. Just as the saying goes, literature originates from what happened in life but beyond that. It’s an appropriate description of realistic novels. Main characters in urban novels are often shaped by writers based on someone’s characteristics in real life. You will experience another life and learn about something from the main characters’ experience in stories.
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The Understated billionaire: The Ex-son-in-law's rise
"My lovely husband " She called out sarcastically. "If it's consolation you seek, you of all people should know I don't possess that, however, I have a million dollar offer for you once you sign"
Was this all it meant to her? After all the years of humiliation, years of thinking they were married. Only to hit him with the divorce papers.
Lucas Oliver signed the papers without tremor, to them he was nobody, poor, ordinary and disposable.
They never knew the truth: He was one they will soon kneel to.
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Saintess’s Worthless Husband Turned Dragon King
“Don’t make a scene, Marcus.” Sophia’s eyes, always so cold, flicked over him as if he were an unwanted stain. “A Saintess can’t be sullied by a man like you. Keep your distance.”
For three years, Marcus Steel was a ghost in his own marriage. His wife, worshipped for her holy power, never let him near—not even a touch, not a night together. Yet every gathering, she let Alexander—her so-called ‘brother,’ his former best friend—rest his head in her lap, her hand stroking his hair, their laughter intimate and careless for the world to see.
“Does it ever bother you?” Marcus whispered one night, desperation thick in his voice. “That you give him what you never gave me?”
Sophia only smiled, distant as ever. “Alexander needs me. You… you’re just my duty.”
When the earthquake shattered the banquet hall, Marcus reached for her through the falling debris. “Sophia! Please! Just take my hand—help me!”
But her golden barrier was already around Alexander. She didn’t even look at Marcus as he screamed, “I’m your husband! Don’t leave me—”
“I can’t save everyone,” she said, voice like ice. “Alex is injured. I promised to protect him.”
As rubble crushed his body and hope faded, something ancient awoke in Marcus. Flames danced in his blood, power surging from the pain, the betrayal.
From the ashes of humiliation and heartbreak, a dragon roared to life.
Marcus Steel is dead. The Dragon King rises—and the Saintess will beg for mercy she never showed.
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The Dragonborn of Raymonds High
At Raymonds High, Jones is just another quiet transfer student—ordinary clothes, and an easy target for bullies.
But what no one knows is that beneath his calm surface flows the blood of dragons.
Framed by his enemies, betrayed by those he trusted, Jones faces the darkest day of his life. Yet in the depths of despair, his ancient blood awakens. Scales of power and fury rise from within, and with them comes vengeance.
Those who mocked him will tremble.
Those who hurt him will kneel.
Those who betrayed him will beg for mercy.
The dragon has awakened.
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The underestimated heir
Gabriel Carter has been the Morrison family's punching bag for three years. As their live-in son-in-law, he cooks their meals, scrubs their floors, and swallows their insults daily. His wife Seraphina won't even let him sleep in their bedroom. The only person who ever showed him kindness was Grandmother Abigail who loved him like a son.
Everything explodes at Seraphina's birthday party when billionaire Marcus Reeves slaps Gabriel across the face. Her father slaps him harder. Seraphina just watches. That night, a cryptic message summons Gabriel to Abigail's mansion, where he discovers the grandmother left him an $80 million fortune.
The Morrison family goes ballistic. Seraphina files for divorce immediately, convinced she's outsmarting Gabriel by taking the "valuable" real estate and leaving him with a "worthless" bank account.
Big mistake.
That account holds $50 million and it's multiplying daily through a secret AI trading system. But before Gabriel can celebrate, his sister Maya is kidnapped by ruthless enemies who want revenge. Now Gabriel must use his hidden billions and powerful new allies to save her.
The family that treated him like garbage is about to learn a brutal lesson: Never underestimate the man you pushed too far.
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RETURN OF THE LEGENDARY NORTHERN DRAGON
What do you do when you realize the undeserving woman you married for three years, enduring her contemptuous acts while secretly helping her—all to honor your mother's dying wish was actually THE WRONG ONE, while the right one was still SUFFERING on the streets??
For three years, Grayson Wells endured the Reeds insults, their mockery, their contempt—all to honor his dying mother's wish. He played the pathetic delivery driver while secretly controlling the empire that kept them alive. Every contract. Every miracle. Every success they celebrated—all orchestrated by the man they treated like garbage.
But the night Grayson walked in on his wife tangled with another man, everything changed.
They humiliated the wrong man.
Grayson Wells isn't just a delivery driver. He's the Northern Dragon—the legendary God of War who brought seven nations to their knees. And while he wasted three years protecting the wrong woman, the real girl from his mother's dying wish suffered alone on the streets.
Now Grayson has found her and he's done pretending.
The Reeds built their empire on his mercy.
Now they'll watch it burn on his wrath.
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The Heir's Revenge
Lawrence Stiff, a once prosperous businessman, watch his whole life crumble before him after he married his extremely beautiful wife and got introduced into her rich family.
Everything finally fell to the ground when he realized that his in-laws were going to use his name to collect a huge loan, which would leave him in an unpayable debt.
When he found out his beloved wife was secretly cheating on him with her wealthy ex, he decided that he had had enough and walked away devastated.
Not until he got a call that he was the true heir of LanceCorp, the biggest, most powerful group in the whole of Europe.
Now extremely wealthier than anyone could ever imagine, he filed a divorce against his now ex-wife and planned to make everyone regret what they ever did to him.
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The Ultimate Dominance
Cain was once a street-born man with nothing, betrayed by the woman he loved and scorned by the powerful. But beneath his humble appearance lies a hidden power and unmatched skill. When the city’s elite face impossible challenges, Cain rises, shocking everyone with his abilities, calm authority, and secrets no one could imagine. Betrayal, ambition, and power collide as Cain proves that the man they underestimated is far greater than they ever believed.
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Her Exiled Husband Is A Forgotten God
He spent three years on his knees. He was never meant to be there.
Three years ago, Kael woke up in an alley with no memories and no name. A wealthy family took him in, married him to the daughter they'd given up on, and turned him into their live-in servant—the one who apologizes when vases break and doesn't fight back when fists fly.
Then something inside him starts to wake up.
Hunters begin appearing. Beautiful, inhuman things that speak a name he doesn't recognize, and when they say it, something in him answers. Memories start bleeding through—memories of power, of judgment, of being something far more than human.
Kael wasn't a nobody who lost his past. He was a god. The one who held other gods accountable. And when he got too close to their secrets, they ripped away his power, erased his mind, and buried him in a mortal body to suffer and forget.
Now he's remembering. But every time he reaches for what he used to be, he loses a piece of the life he built here—his memories, his emotions, his connection to the wife who stayed.
His brother, a god of war, is coming to finish the job. Seven days until he arrives.
Kael can become what he was and lose everything human about himself, or stay who he is and die.
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Adrian Carter's Silent Dominance
Adrian had planned the perfect anniversary dinner—Vanessa’s favorite dishes, a warm, quiet home, and even time for their daughter, Lily.
But as the clock neared midnight, his excitement turned into a hollow silence. Vanessa stumbled in, drunk and careless, not even noticing the effort he had put in. She tossed her purse on the couch, waved him off, and mocked his calls.
“Can you stop calling me all the time? I was at a banquet, making connections, actually contributing to this family,” she snapped, her words dripping with contempt.
Adrian stayed calm, trying to remind her of the night’s significance. But Vanessa scoffed, mocking the anniversary, humiliating him further. “Everyone asked why I didn’t bring a male companion. I wanted to sink into the floor. Imagine saying, ‘My husband is home babysitting a kid.’ I’d rather say my goldfish ran away!”
She continued, bitter and harsh: “If I didn’t get pregnant, I’d never have married you. Lily slows me down, and you… you slow me down the most.”
Adrian, silent but composed, finally spoke: “Let’s get a divorce.” Vanessa erupted in rage, smashing the dinner he had prepared, shattering more than just plates. In that moment, Adrian walked away, leaving the chaos behind.
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THE UNDERESTIMATED BILLIONAIRE TYCOON
What do you do when the person you sacrificed everything for throws you away like garbage???
Blake Sterling spent three years as an invisible househusband—mocked, belittled, and humiliated. What his wife didn't know: he was the billionaire secretly engineering her success.
Every victory she celebrated? He built it.
Every door that opened? He opened it.
Every moment she looked through him like he was nothing? He swallowed the pain and kept building her success.
Until the night he discovered her engagement to another man.
The divorce papers she'd hidden in her drawer? He signed them first.
The company she thought she'd built alone? He'd orchestrated everything.
The life she thought she'd won? It was always his gift to give—and his to take away.
Now she'll discover the most terrifying truth of all:
The man who had nothing was the one who had everything. And she just let him walk away.
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Grass to Grace: Second Chance Wealth
Alex Wilson, a determined son-in-law, has faced relentless adversity, from poverty to his wife's infidelity. Just as he's about to give up, Old Man Cole, the loyal butler, offers him a second chance – the Wilson fortune and a new lease on life. As Alex navigates his newfound power, he must confront his traumatic past, outsmart his ruthless brother Liam, and reclaim his rightful place. Can Alex's formidable spirit prevail against the forces of darkness, or will they destroy him?
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My Crush's Rival Made me an Alpha
College had been nothing but hell for Wesley Quigley ever since he joined. Until one faithful night, while returning to his dorm after work, he got attacked by a wolf and thought it was the end of his life when he got bitten.
However, that would turn out to be untrue as that'd only mark the beginning of his rise in college.
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THE DOMINANT YOUNG MASTER
Gideon was constantly being rejected by the entire company. This made him sad. When he received a message from his girlfriend, his spirits returned. But when he arrived, Gideon discovered she was cheating on him.
He left in frustration until a large block fell on him.
"I'm going to die."
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The Lost God Heir
Ethan Cole thought his life had ended.
After betrayal from the one he loved the most with his boss, after losing his job and facing public humilation from people he called friends, he only had one wish on his lips.
To become strong enough for his life not to be controlled by the detects of the rich and powerful. And when it seemed like this wish would never be accomplished.
A powerful stranger with a roll of authority stepped before him.
"Prince Ethan Collard! This's no scam, your bloodline estate awaits you!"
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The Hidden Tycoon: My Ex-Husband Is a Billionaire
Dylan Pierce spent five years as a mocked househusband, loving his wife and daughter while being despised for his “worthlessness.”
On their wedding anniversary, his ambitious wife Rachel demanded freedom, wealth, and a life without him.
So Dylan gave her exactly what she wanted… a divorce.
What Rachel never knew was that the man she humiliated was the true heir of the Sterling family, the most powerful financial empire in the city.
When Dylan returns to his rightful place, power follows. Contracts are canceled. Fortunes collapse.
And the woman who once trampled on his dignity realizes too late…
She divorced the man who could have given her everything.
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KING OF THE NORTH
Ten years ago, Navine Garrett buried his mother in the rain and made a promise to his little sister that shaped the rest of his life. Betrayed by a powerful father, hunted by a woman who thrived on cruelty, and forced into the shadows, Navine disappeared from the world as a broken boy.
He returned as something far more dangerous.
Now known as the King of the North, Navine commands wars, topples enemies, and leaves nations trembling in his wake. But when the past finally finds him and his sister is dragged into an underground world of blood, chains, and human auctions, his carefully built empire means nothing.
This is no longer about victory or power.
It is about vengeance.
As Navine tears through criminal dynasties and ancient families that believe themselves untouchable, the line between savior and monster begins to blur. And the question is no longer whether he can save his sister—but how much of the world will burn before he does.
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THE REJECTED SON-IN-LAW
For three years, Lex Andrews endured it all: the insults, the beatings, the humiliation of being the useless son in law everyone despised. His wife’s family treated him like dirt. Her relatives spat on him. Business rivals laughed at his silence.
They thought he was nothing.
They were wrong.
When his supposedly dead father resurfaces with a revenge plan, Lex discovers his suffering was no accident. Everyone played him. His father. His wife. His enemies. They all needed him broken, desperate, and exactly where he was.
Now Lex must decide: become the weapon they forged, or destroy them all and forge his own path.
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SON-IN-LAW BY DAY, UNDERGROUND KING BY NIGHT
“Do you know who he is?” Aria whispered, her voice trembling.
Her father scoffed. “Some nouveau riche fool trying to play king.”
The man across the table smiled calm, sharp, untouchable. The room fell silent when he spoke.
“It’s been a while, Mr. Elston.”
The older man froze. Aria’s glass slipped from her hand. The name echoed in her head like thunder.
Mikael.
He leaned back, eyes unreadable. “Last time we met, you called me a waste bin.”
“M-Mikael…” she stammered, her face pale.
“Mr. Dray,” corrected the host beside him—her father’s new business rival. “My son-in-law and the current CEO of ValenCore Holdings.”
The silence cracked like glass.
Mikael’s smile deepened, just enough to sting. “Don’t worry. I’m not here to rebuild anything for you.” He paused, letting the words sink in. “I’m just here to watch what’s left… fall apart.”
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Return of the Lost Heir - Daniel Johnson
Daniel was about to surprise his girlfriend. He came with high hopes.
When he arrived, he found her having sex with another man.
He left disappointed.
He walked aimlessly down the street.
A black, metallic luxury car stopped in front of him. A smartly dressed elderly man greeted him.
"Young master, come with me."
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SHADOWS OF THE BLOODLINE
Seventeen-year-old Rune Weaver thought his biggest problem was surviving senior year at New Haven High. Then a shadow creature attacked him in the school parking lot, and a mysterious man saved his life by throwing fire from his bare hands. Now Rune knows the truth: he is descended from an ancient line of sorcerers called Etherwind, and the darkness that destroyed his ancestors five hundred years ago has returned.
He is not alone. Four other teenagers across the city have just discovered their own magical heritage, each from a different Etherwind bloodline. Together they are the last hope against Grimfall, an ancient force of living darkness that feeds on fear and despair. But learning magic is not like the movies. Their powers are wild and dangerous, and every spell they cast brings them closer to the madness that consumed their ancestors.
As the shadows spread across New Haven, turning ordinary people into mindless thralls, Rune and his unlikely allies must master their abilities before Grimfall completes its return. They have six weeks until the convergence, when the barrier between worlds falls completely. Six weeks to become the sorcerers their bloodlines demand. Six weeks to save everyone they love from being swallowed by eternal night.
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