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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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Counterattack Of The Useless Son-in-law
James' wife asked for a divorce, but not before revealing that his little daughter was not his biological child. Later, he was sent to prison, and upon his release, he was no longer the cowardly, poor, disgraceful man he had once been. He divorced his ex-wife that day and the next day, he was shown on TV as the richest billionaire in the world.
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The Unrefined Jason Lee
Jason Lee is as unassuming as he is enigmatic, a mysterious but brilliant businessman who leads a simple life. An unknown public figure and philanthropist. He is arranged to marry Faith Reynolds, the granddaughter of his mentor's old patient, and he's not exactly pleased with it.
Things take a turn when his in-laws see him as incapable and unworthy to be called their son-in-law as they assume he's nothing but a poor man with nothing to his name, and would do anything to frustrate and undermine him,
Unknown to them, he's a billionaire and the heir to billions of fortune that he can't remember, and also the leader of one of the greatest organizations.
He keeps his identity and hides it from them, but how long will he hide it, especially when he makes a discovery and is set to prove himself to his wife?
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The Supreme Power Behind a Wheelchair
Three years ago, a once-mighty warlord married the heiress of a powerful family to honor his late grandfather’s will. What was meant to be a shield of protection soon turned into a personal hell. Weakened and stripped of his former glory, he became the target of scorn and cruelty from his wife’s family.
When betrayal struck from those closest to her, tearing apart everything she had built, walking away seemed like the only option. But her husband refused to give up—on their marriage, on her, or on himself. With the brilliant mind and tactical genius that once made him a legend, he vowed to take back everything that had been stolen.
Amid family intrigue, hidden conspiracies, and enemies lurking in the shadows, they uncover a truth: true strength isn’t found in the body, but in an unyielding heart. And as betrayal pulls them closer, could the love they’ve long ignored finally take root?
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The Unexpected Heir
Meeting his wife cheating on him with no remorse on her face for her actions, broke him down beyond repair but when he receives a text message that changes his life for good it was time to put things back in order.
"I'm back now and I'm not the same anymore!"
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FROM STREET TO CEO
Mike's world shattered when he caught his girlfriend cheating with his best friend. The ultimate betrayal came after years of dedication and hard work to provide for her, only to be humiliated by his friend's wealth and status. In a fit of rage, Mike punched his friend and fled, but his escape ended in a brutal car accident.
When Mike awoke, he found himself in the midst of the powerful and ruthless Rykhard Corporation, a family-owned conglomerate renowned for their wealth, influence, and unrelenting pursuit of success. To his astonishment, he bore an uncanny resemblance to Axel, the youngest son and direct heir of the Rykhard dynasty.
As Mike navigates this treacherous new world, he must confront the dark secrets and rivalries within the Rykhard family. Will he thrive as the new Axel, or become a pawn in their deadly game of power and leadership? Can he overcome his past heartbreak and forge a new path, or will the Rykhard Corporation consume him whole?"
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THE LOST HEIR
Adrian was born in one of the wealthiest family in world who were very private people.
Adrian had everything he could ask for. But a day after his 6th birthday, his parents took him on a vacation away from their mansion.
But they had a horrible car accident on their way, which took the lives of his parents.
Adrian was taken to nearest hospital and after he was treated, he was paralyzed and in a wheelchair. He was sent to live in an orphanage because they could not get in touch with any of his relatives.
He grew up in the orphanage, having nothing to his name. Now he is 24 and out of the wheelchair. He vowed to do everything in his power to get back to the position his parents were in by any means necessary. He gave up trying to go back to his parent’s wealth because for some reason, he could not find anything about his parents.
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Miserable Son-in-law Reborn a Powerful Divine Doctor
Raymond had no other choice but to become a son-in-law to the Rodriguez family after his own family met with a great misfortune where he suffered the worst fate of his life from his inlaws and his rivals but also fell in love with his wife by chance since she also tried for him. Raymond was fortunate to encounter a divine power that turned his life around allowing him to meet the richest family in the city that helped him greatly. In the long run he discovered that the same family that helped him greatly was also behind the downfall of his family which led to the death of his father…..
Raymond became so powerful!!
Care to know what happens next? Let's journey together! You don't want to miss this!
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The Return Of Daniel Hovsep
Daniel Hovsep had been working different types of part-time jobs to get a special gift for his girlfriend, Karol Kathie's birthday.
On the day he was about to surprise Kathie on her birthday, it turned out that the wealthy and most influential student on campus, Orval Morris was proposing to Kathie on that same day.
"Kathie! What are you doing with him?" Daniel broke into the crowd and shouted, feeling betrayed and hurt.
"You have eyes and I believe you can see everything clearly for yourself. Morris is proposing to me and I'm happy to be his girlfriend." Kathie responded coldly, forgetting everything Daniel had done for her.
"His girlfriend? How?" Daniel stammered, struggling to believe what he was seeing.
"Dan," Kathie called out. "I'm a classic and beautiful lady as you can see. I can't stoop so low to be with someone as dirty as you are. I'm sorry, but please, go and look for your grade." Everyone who was there began to laugh at Daniel.
Feeling shattered, Daniel replied in anger, "Kathie, get ready for me. You gonna fear my return including you all who bullied me."
Be on the book, let's see together how Daniel will take his revenge....
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The Ultimate Blackcard Revenge
Charles Grey, the illegitimate son discarded by his ultra-rich family, has spent his life enduring humiliation and hardship. As a lowly delivery driver, he’s mocked by his wife and her materialistic family, who never miss an opportunity to remind him of his worthlessness. But everything changes the day he discovers his wife’s betrayal. Shattered yet fueled by rage, Charles vows, “I will make them all pay—every single one of them who abandoned us and made our lives hell.”
When all hope seems lost, a mysterious voice echoes in his mind: “You have activated the Black Card System.” Suddenly armed with unlimited wealth and abilities, Charles begins his transformation from a broken man into an unstoppable force. As he dismantles the lives of those who once mocked him, Charles rises to unimaginable heights of power.
But revenge is a dangerous game, and with his enemies multiplying, Charles must decide: Will he let vengeance consume him, or will he wield his newfound power to carve a brighter future? One thing is certain—no one who crossed him will escape unscathed.
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My Poor Son-in-law is Tycoon
Alexis was the most despised son-in-law of the Cornell conglomerate family because he was poor and blind. He was murdered by his wife and her family when the entire Cornell fortune was about to be inherited by him.
However, he was saved by a kind man, the personal assistant of the Morris family, the wealthiest family in the world. Not only was Alexis rescued from death, but the man also handed over the entire fortune of Simson Morris to him.
Now, armed with immense wealth, Alexis is determined to make the Cornell family and everyone who humiliated him bow down before him.
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The Perfect Swerve to riches
Micheal betrayed by his wife Elizabeth and her mother. But when he walks in on his wife cheating on him everything changes as he finally decides to make life on his own aged asking for a divorce and that just makes him discover so much he never knew he had...
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BOUND BY TRADITION
The good-for-nothing son-in-law hides his powers and influences forever. When his wife is insulted, he decides to break through his real face.
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Supreme Awakener
Only in depths the glory,
Only in despair the hope,
Only in dying the awakening.
Serious the fate’s ship
Sails forward ruthlessly.
Eighty years ago, Earth basked in the light of the cosmos, hurtling through the mysterious planets, each second an embrace of the unknown. That cosmic power, also known as Primitive Energy, like a nourishing shower, reinvigorated all living things, ushering humanity into an unprecedented era of awakening.
Handsome yet unawakened, Edward Gold, found himself like a lost ship in this tide of awakening, even unable to hoist his sails.
Most of his peers, like sparkling stars, one by one, unlocked their supernatural powers, while he remained stranded in the dark shadows.
Very soon, he was often surrounded by brutal bullies and indifferent onlookers and mocking and beatings came to him like flood.
Lonely, helpless, and desperate, Edward felt like he plummeted into the unfathomable abyss.
‘What a dismal existence!’ thought Edward.
Yet, what agonized him most was what his girlfriend Sarah Wood did to him. She had once vowed to go through thick and thin with Edward. She had even promised to tie the knot and then spend the rest of her life with him until death would do them apart.
What on earth did Sarah do to him?
Would Edward Gold finally become an awakener and win his honour back?
Come to unravel his journey from zero to hero and witness the legend of Supreme Awakener!
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RISE OF THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE
Lyon Nathaniel is a student of one of the richest school in sky city. Not that he merited it, he just happened to get a scholarship to study there.
He didn't belong there, he was just a pauper, a nobody who got so lucky, but that was not the end of his story. He was bullied, mistreated and accused of killing his family by his biggest rival, Ethan Darlington.
He lost everything and everyone he ever cared about. His parents, his only sister and his girlfriend. He also lost his health.
Locked up in prison for a crime he didn't commit he was determined to give a well deserved revenge to those who looked down on him and stole everything from him.
But can he do that when he his down with a chronic disorder? Can he do that when he has no money in his bank account?
"Good day young master, I've finally found you"
Maybe this is just the beginning of Lyon's story. Read on to see how a man that lost everything got back everything and more, how he made those who looked down on him regret everything they did.
Now he is back, but this time, he is no longer the weakling he was once known for, he is now lord Lyon the one whose footsteps send chills to anyone who knew his true identity.
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The Forgotten Lineage
Zachary Hayes is a man in his thirties who is experiencing crises in every aspect of his life. His bar business, which he built a few years ago, went bankrupt, his girlfriend left him, and he was forced to abandon his last name because he had to marry a woman under the coercion of someone claiming to be his father's arch-enemy.
His father had accumulated substantial debts before he died, yet Zach knew nothing about it due to his strained relationship with his father. However, Zach had no other options because he also had significant debts to loan sharks. He was bankrupt and had nothing, including a place to live.
As a poor son-in-law in a wealthy family, Zach had to endure endless humiliation. His wife, Sarah Bennett, openly cheated on him, and his in-laws constantly humiliated him in front of the extended family while mentioning the debts of Zach's father, of which he had no knowledge.
The only thing that kept Zach going was having a place to sleep and free food. Zach tried to earn acceptance in the Bennett family by starting a business with the support of his acquaintances, but it was all in vain because the Bennett family didn't want to see Zach succeed on his own.
He faced threats from various parties he had never imagined before. Then, he met Jeremy Brooks and Hannah Mitchel. These two came to help him uncover the mystery behind the Bennett family.
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Unexpected Inheritance
David Knight, a humble factory worker, discovers the betrayal of his wife, who, backed by her influential family, discards him for a wealthy businessman. Unknown to his in-laws and former spouse, David is heir to a dormant empire awaiting him. After an accident erased his memory, he lived simply, unaware of his true identity. Now, with memories resurfacing and powerful allies, David plans to reclaim his family’s fortune, prove his strength, and ensure his unborn child is secure—no matter the opposition he faces.
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REBIRTH OF THE PATHETIC HUSBAND
I was a disgrace to the Prestwick family—a poor, unwanted son-in-law they wished their daughter had never married. She had chosen me for my looks, but now, even that wasn’t enough. She wanted out. A divorce. To erase me from her life and marry into wealth like her family had always intended.
But I loved her. Despite the insults, the humiliation, the way they treated me like dirt beneath their feet—I refused to let go. That was my biggest mistake.
Frustrated by my defiance, my brother-in-law took matters into his own hands. He killed me, tossing my body into a cold, dark river, leaving me to sink into oblivion. I should have died. I did die.
But before I took my final breath, a man appeared before me, cloaked in shadow, his voice like a whisper from the abyss.
"What is your last wish?"
I should have begged for revenge. I should have cursed their names. But all I wanted was one more chance. One more chance to live.
And so, I was granted life again. But I was no longer the same. My soul was no longer my own. My body was no longer mine to control.
Because I had been reborn as something far more powerful.
I was no longer John Prestwick.
I was the Devil himself.
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REGAN RAY UNBOWED
In a world where hard work is currency and kindness a quiet strength, Regan Ray is a young man striving for a better tomorrow. Juggling multiple jobs, he carries the weight of his dreams and the affections of his girlfriend, a woman whose extravagance clashes with his simple values. But beneath the surface of this ordinary life lies a chasm of deceit. When the love he cherished turns into a cruel betrayal, a double-edged wound inflicted by the very people he trusted, Regan's world shatters. He discovers his girlfriend's infidelity with his own stepfather, a man who has systematically drained his mother's fortune and squandered it on empty pleasures. He must learn to fight for his own destiny and reclaim what was stolen, both materially and emotionally.
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From Pathetic Loser To A Potent Legend
Once a rising star in the Air Force, Gilbert Hayes’ life took a sharp turn after he was dismissed for past mistakes. Two years ago, when his girlfriend, Vivienne Astor, was battling lupus, Gilbert made a heartbreaking choice: he donated his kidney, hoping the powerful Astor family would help his ailing mother in return. Though they kept their promises, Gilbert’s mother didn’t survive, leaving him with nothing but a broken heart. Allowed to marry Vivienne out of his genuine love for her, Gilbert now faces relentless rejection from his in-laws. Once warmly welcomed, he’s now seen as unworthy of their family—dismissed for his humble background, despite his sacrifice.
But Gilbert’s transformation from a pathetic loser to a potent legend begins when he becomes the commander of a private legion and the heir to the powerful Hayes family.
Now, the tables are turning. Those who once looked down on him will soon be begging for mercy.
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THE RISE OF JASON TEMPEST
Julie’s expression hardened, her desperation transforming into a steely determination. "If you really love me, you would do this for me," she insisted. "You have nothing to lose, Jason. But for me, it means everything. My career, my future... It’s all at stake here."
Jason Grey felt the weight of her words pressing down on him, a crushing pressure that made it hard to breathe. He loved Julie deeply, but the idea of sacrificing himself for her crime was unthinkable. "Julie, this is insane," he said, his voice strained. "You’re asking me to throw my life away for something you did. I can’t do that."
After taking the fall for a crime his wife committed, Jason was released from prison after five years. Upon returning home, he found his wife in an intimate position with his best friend. Feeling betrayed and heartbroken, Jason confronted his wife, only for her to show no remorse and reveal her intention to divorce him.
Just as everything seemed to be going wrong for Jason, he received a phone call from a woman who revealed his true identity: he was actually the son of the owner of a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, and his real name was Jason Tempest. Now, with a new identity and a renewed sense of purpose, Jason vowed to take revenge on his wife and best friend for their betrayal. However, he also needed to prove himself worthy and adapt to the cutthroat world of business.
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