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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 EXILED WARLORD
He offered everything to protect the woman they claimed to love. In exchange, they promised him a new life and a future worth fighting
But lies run deeper than love.Instead of a reward, they framed him for treason and left him to rot in a torture camp known only in whispers. Everyone believed he died there.
Six months later, from the ashes of that nightmare, a legend was born. No longer a loyal soldier. No longer a man who forgives.
He returns not as a victim but as the Exiled Warlord. Ruthless. Untouchable. And this time, he’s not offering mercy.
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The Audacious Life of Arthur Grey
Arthur Grey is abjectly humiliated for three years. He has experienced verbal and physical abuse in addition to beatings. He has only had one identity for the past three arduous years: the Downey family's useless matrilocal son-in-law. However, as he takes back his role as Master of Atlas Hall, his life as he knows it is about to be completely upended. Follow this captivating tale to learn about Arthur Grey's daring life.
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Useless son in-law reincarnated as a crimelord
After Lucas got cheated on and killed by his wife and her lover, he found himself reborn as the youngest son of a notorious gang leader called Herbert Blackwood.
He was given a second chance to live, and all he planned to do with the opportunity was to get revenge on those who ended his life.
10
My Super Rich System
Jason, a destitute student grappling with the harsh realities of life, is left shattered when his girlfriend callously abandons him for a notorious playboy. Despite Jason's unwavering devotion and genuine affection, he finds himself powerless against her betrayal.
In the depths of his despair, a remarkable phenomenon known as "the system" unexpectedly emerges, transforming Jason's existence in an instant. Suddenly catapulted from poverty to opulence, Jason seizes the opportunity to enact retribution against those who have wronged him, empowered by newfound wealth and influence.
With the tables turned, Jason embarks on a journey of vengeance, determined to right the injustices he has endured.
Yet, as he navigates this newfound world of privilege and opportunity, Jason soon realizes that the path to redemption is fraught with unforeseen challenges and moral dilemmas. Will he succumb to the temptations of his newfound status, or will he emerge victorious, proving that true wealth lies not in material possessions, but in the integrity of one's character?
4
Revenge Of The Hidden Heir
Kenneth accepted the cruel oppression of two evil brothers, thinking that everything would be fine as long as he obeyed the bad game they were playing. However, time reveals the reality of one's true identity so that one rises to be the best.
It is feared that a big enemy will threaten Kenneth's life again even though he is eight years old, making him hide himself again and promise to protect his family, which is more precious than anything in the world.
Will he be able to find the motive and person who has been his parents' enemy for a long time or will Kenneth fall back into society's social circle?
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The Formidable Reluctant heir
In a world driven by wealth and status, Logan Ledger a live-in son-in-law of the prestigious Fairfax family, has becomes the target of their disdain. But Logan's love for his wife, Maya, was beyond material and high profile status. Will love prevail?
Logan's foster mother's life is at stake, he desperately seeks financial assistance from his in-laws. The cold-hearted response from his mother-in-law shatters his hopes.
"I will lend you the money only if you divorce my daughter. She has rich suitors now." Rosalind offers a deal that threatens to tear Logan and Maya apart: money in exchange for their divorce. To her, their marriage is nothing more than a contract, dissolved by her father's passing.
"Mother! Maya is not a commodity that you can sell to whoever is wealthier, my wife and I love eachother and that's all that matters, contact or no contact."
Will he succumb to the pressures of a society ruled by wealth, or will his love prove to be an unbreakable force that overcome all obstacles?
10
Kage's Revenge: Not All Are Forgiven
They called him broken, disabled, but all he saw was the perfect disguise. A cripple. Easy prey.
They thought they had won. Not only did they dance right into his traps, but they lived to regret it.
Kage Allen, underestimated and betrayed, used his cunning, wealth, and power to build his revenge. His ex-wife and best friend learned the hard way that some wounds run deeper than any orchestrated accident.
Revenge can never be too much, especially when served with karma.
Kage had the last laugh—and it was the best.
9.9
The Rise Of The True Heir
Everyone despised him, an adopted son turned live in son in-law. Until his identity as the true heir to a prominent dynasty came to limelight. Greg made a vow never to let anyone who had belittled him in the past, get away with it.
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His Influence
Even when he was pretending to be poor, Prince helped place his wife at the peak of her career the moment they got married and she thought he was his lucky charm. However, his mother in-law would see to it that Lara divorces him so he would be kicked out of the house.
In time, Lara gave in to her mother's pressure and got pregnant for her colleague while still married to Prince. She even had to break the news to him in the most ridiculous way and on his birthday.
Angrily, Prince retorted and tried to settle the scores with the man who had been sleeping with his wife. He was humiliated by his mother in-law and made to sign the divorce papers after which he was thrown out of the house.
Leaving the place in disgrace, Prince decided to return back to his life after promising to take everything away from them.
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BENEATH THE BILLIONAIRES SUCCESS
John Smith, a resilient and compassionate young man battles against a sea of trials. With a heart set in conquering new York city, he toils tirelessly, holding fast to his aspirations.
Yet his journey is marred by betrayal, discovering his girlfriend's deceit with his own kin. Fueled by a burning resolve, John's dedication propels him into a whirlwind of success. A chance encounter with a mysterious mentor, David Thornton, unfurls a part fraught with buried family secrets. As his business burgeons, a relentless advasery, victoria Hart threatens to dismantle all he's built. The apex of his tale culminates in unparalleled triumph, evolving from humble origins to becoming the city's most affluent figure. But beyond the wealth amassed, johns metamorphosis trancends, bestowing upon him an unwavering purpose. A narrative not just of financial conquest but of personal evolution, showcasing the resilience and compassion that elevate john to unparalleled heights, fostering a community once distant, and illuminating the might of kindness against all odds.
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The Secret Heir Son-In-Law
Javier was determined to reclaim his family fortune in order to protect Blaire, his wife and unborn child. Despite Blaire’s family's demands for her to abort the baby and leave Javier, he used his advantages to secretly help his wife reclaim her family position and become the CEO. His mother-in-law and sister-in-law despised them for it, but Blaire had already successfully taken over a large portion of her family's business.
10
THE GREATEST FIGHTER
Brandon, a lazy and unskilled young man, drastically changed into a tough and feared fighter.
He went on an adventure to find his true self, until he became a Muslim convert.
Brandon avenged the death of Mr. Badrun's wife's child.
Likewise, his older sister tries to avoid the pursuit of her stepmother. Because she will be forced to become a prostitute.
Brandon finally protects his sister from her mother's coercion.
What is the story of their adventure?
Will Brandon be able to avenge Mr. Badrun?
10
La Vida Loca
Carlo Fortalejo is a simple and hardworking convenience store employee. He works hard for the money, and he has a pure and gentle heart, and he is more than willing to help anyone.
But his life suddenly made a 360 degree turn when he found out that he is the future "Godfather" of an organized mafia group which deals with drugs and weapons.
And now he is on a limited time frame to decide if he will accept his new role in exchange for his loved one's safety...
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The Rise Of Jonathan Hazel
Jonathan Hazel has always been at the bottom, scorned by his wealthy in-laws, the powerful Jackson’s family. His marriage to Elina Jackson comes to an end on the night of their second wedding anniversary after Elina leaves him for Nicholas Ray, a wealthy business man, and consequently issuing him divorce papers.
But everything changes when his grandfather’s mysterious death, and a strange tattoo on his left shoulder unlock a long-buried secret-Jonathan is the sole heir to the Hazel’s Empire, the most powerful empire in the whole world.
Overnight, Jonathan’s life is transformed, and he’s ready to turn the tables. But with unimaginable wealth comes formidable enemies, dangerous secrets, and a legacy that could cost him everything.
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ROWLAND (From Ruin to Rule)
Grandpa Jones was almost the turning point for him, as Rowland, a poor street lad, was taken into the Jones family after an encounter with Grandpa Jones on the street where he was almost robbed. He tried to work his way into their lives, even marrying his beautiful granddaughter, Amaya.
Unfortunately, Grandpa Jones died, and Rowland’s life turned into a series of nightmares. His in-laws made his life miserable, and he battled to survive. The fact that his wife, Amaya, called him poor and filed for divorce, was even worse.
However, Rowland's fortunes change when he discovers he is the true heir of a powerful and wealthy family. Then He declared, "Now, all my tormentors will fall to their knees!"
It is time for vengeance!
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The forgotten heir
He was a ruthless mafia who was the successor the visita company. However, the day he was to be declared as the CEO of this famous company, a tragedic accident almost claims his life.
To his family, he was dead but fate proves that he survived and suffering from dementia somewhere in another country.
Here, he loses everything and has to start from scratch.
How would he survive a life of being a pauper?
Would he ever get to see his family who intends to bring up a fake heir to succeed him?
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Rise of The Fallen Son-in-law Vol. 2
The story follows Markus Ironclad, a man whose life is filled with conflict. On the one hand, he lives under the scrutiny of his in-laws, who constantly judge him. On the other hand, he must contend with the threat of the god killers, who murdered his father. As the plot unfolds, Markus finds himself in a battle for his life, and a fight for his heart. Can he overcome the odds and find the happiness he deserves?
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Overcoming the systems
The world is a place of power level and competition between all the inhabitants of the world, including people with systems that represent less than 1% of the inhabitants. Their presence is very dangerous in any country, so they are hunted like beasts everywhere and captured to take away their system and return them to normal.
Alison is a kid with a pretty basic system, but she has learned to harness it to outperform everyone else her age. However, he got into a lot of trouble because of his physique and giving a false image to others. Many girls start looking for him, and he gets in trouble for it. This leads him to get into a fight with one of his friends and causes a lot of damage to the place where he got into a fight, which he couldn't pay for. So the owners of a school offer to pay the debt if he enrolls in the school and represents them in some games. He accepts, but when he enters there he finds a rather strange boy who just got his system and is likely to be discovered, and it is imminent that they start looking for more people like him. Faced with the uncertainty he feels, he decides to help him to get better and not raise suspicions of others, but things will not be as easy as he thought.
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The Fool's Gold
I am a fool in a world I cannot comprehend, but in my world, I am an Ace." ~ Sultan Armstrong.
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EXTRACT:
Sultan's own reflection in the water, the Fool, began to animate, mouthing the words he was saying.
Huh?!
Sultan's eyes widened in disbelief.
"What the hell?" Sultan whispered, stepping back from the pool. "W..what are you?" His voice rose, tinged with fear.
...... "I am you. You are me. I am the Fool. You are the Fool. We are the Fool."
10
They called him Weak, He Became Untouchable
He gave his blood to save her family. She gave her love to another man.
For three years, Andrea lived as nothing more than Sofia's obedient husband—a “useless live-in son-in-law,” bled dry to keep her precious Nickolas alive. Fevered, weak, and discarded, he endured every demand, every cold command… until the night he discovered the cruel truth.
One signed paper, and their marriage ended like it never mattered. One final betrayal, and his heart turned to ice.
Now, Andrea walks away—no longer her blood bank, no longer her pawn. This time, the man they called worthless will rise. And when he does, the world will finally see the strength she chose to throw away.
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