Urban

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. To know realistic novels’ meaning, you need to read some urban novels by yourself to form a personal understanding. We offer a vast collection of popular realistic novels and books online. Rich reading resources are provided for you to select.
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Hidden Fortune of the Wretched Son In-law - Urban novels & stories

Hidden Fortune of the Wretched Son In-law

Simrah Saeed
After a one night stand, Logan found himself in a contract marriage with a rich heiress. He is treated like trash and looked down upon by his in-laws and everyone who doesn't know his identity for being poor and useless, not knowing that he is known as the "Blue Carter" in his own world as a Mafia leader and a secret billionaire boss with tons of fortune under his name.
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The Strongest Ordained One - Urban novels & stories

The Strongest Ordained One

Swem kuku
Pain…Grief…Dismay…This is what unlocked the power of the Apollo ring, an old mysterious ring with untold powers. Leon is at a crossroads in his life, he's just been diagnosed with a deadly brain tumor and lost his job all in the same day. To add icing to the cake, his wife decides she's had enough and divorces him. Lost and stranded, his pain unlocks the healing power of the deity, not only restoring his health but enabling him to save people's lives and their appreciation fuels the power of the deity. His first encounter is with a mother who's been drugged and nearly loses her daughter in a fatal accident, he saves her just in the nick of time, and a bizarre family rivalry is uncovered. Leon must navigate life as a new man, no longer ordinary but mightily gifted, half man and half deity, harnessing the power of the system.
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THE APOCALYPTIC RISE OF ADAM - Urban novels & stories

THE APOCALYPTIC RISE OF ADAM

Kabirat Aleem
Struggling to cater for his family and girlfriend, Adam Smith was devastated when he was demoted at work to the position of a messenger, and then sacked by his boss's wife. He got home to meet his girlfriend cheating on him with his best friend. After which they locked him in with a zombie to die. Adam narrowly escaped death by unlocking a power that gave him incredible abilities. What kills and turns others into monsters only strengthens Adam. As the world got tossed into unexpected chaos, a poor nobody like Adam needed all the luck he could get to rise to power, even while battling zombies, beasts, and people who undermined him at every turn. Journey with Adam as he became a master of the new world, and watch even the most powerful men bow to him.
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The CEO'S syndrome  - Urban novels & stories

The CEO'S syndrome

Tonyemiriam
Benjamin Joseph is a product of adultery. His mother had an affair before she conceived him. He has an ugly past; he saw a scene that ruined his mental health. Due to his past, he develops Othello Syndrome and only sleeps with women with certain physical features; green eyes and an hourglass figure- just like a certain woman. He meets Angela Davis, an entertainment reporter, who was humiliated by her ex at a party. "If he thinks he's found someone better, find someone better as well", he advised her that night as she wept heartbroken. They cross paths again and fall deeply in love with one another. Will she leave Joseph just like everybody does? Or will she help him get better? Will Joseph learn to trust and respect her love for him?
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From Humiliation to Godhood - Urban novels & stories

From Humiliation to Godhood

Faith
Azrael, the God of Dominion, took over the body of a live-in son-in-law of the Hartwell family, Leon Ashford. Leon was a young man and an orphan who struggled his way through life and was deemed worthless in the eyes of his in-laws. He lived a life of humiliation and constant physical abuse, and he endured it all for the sake of his wife, Isabella Hartwell. His college rival, Victor Marston, the son of a rich billionaire, had always wanted Isabella for himself. Seeing Leon as an obstacle, he orchestrated an attack that left him beaten and bleeding in the streets, where he was left to die in the rain. Instead of death, Leon came back as a powerful ancient god whose sole purpose was to dominate the modern world.
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The Masked General: Tale Of Vengeance - Urban novels & stories

The Masked General: Tale Of Vengeance

Nova
After The Entire Specter Family were tricked by members of the council, they planned to kill their family by planning an accident. Killing off all members of the Specter Family one by one, when it got to the last one of the Specters, A young boy unable to fight back, he was dealt a deadly blow. He was left to die but fate had other plans, a young Rachel Martins risked her life to make sure that he was saved, she made sure that Nathan won't perish in the accident. Fifteen years later, Nathan returns in a glorious way with two goals in mind. To repay Rachel for what she did for him and to take back all that was taken from his family bringing his blade of vengeance down on them. Seeing Rachel he vows to protect her and make sure that no one would be able to hurt her again. Terror shakes Caldor, a strong wind blows when they hear that The Masked General had returned, what will happen?
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My Masked Wife - Urban novels & stories

My Masked Wife

Gideon Johnson
Derek gets a surprise delivery one day— it turns out to be his wife's favorite skirt. He instantly starts to suspect his wife of infidelity. He begins to find other evidence along the way but each time she finds a way to prove her loyalty to him which only leaves him conflicted. Now, he'll do anything to get to the bottom of the truth...
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The Undisputed Hudson Stewart  - Urban novels & stories

The Undisputed Hudson Stewart

Berry Julie
Hudson Stewart was just an ordinary delivery guy who was bullied, despised and made fun of by his college Mate's. When the college bully used the identity of the woman Hudson loved so much to set him up, Hudson Stewart could swear he almost committed suicide that night but someone had stopped him with a single statement that changed everything. "Young Master, Your Father wants You Back Home -- You are his right Heir." Now, It was Hudson's time to rewrite his story because soon , he became "The Undisputed Hudson Stewart" and everyone that made fun of him shall bow to his feet.
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The Billionaire’s Secret Revenge - Urban novels & stories

The Billionaire’s Secret Revenge

Hunni
Can you keep a secret? Lorenzo undergoes every kind of physical abuse and humiliation that one could imagine. His wife ‘Bianca’ was a heartless monster that craved his death. After a catastrophic accident that left him crippled and disabled, Lorenzo spent a year in a coma. However, his unhealthiness was not enough reason For Bianca And His Mindless in-laws to treat him right. For Bianca, A poor husband was too much to handle, but a poor and disabled husband was more than enough to handle. Humiliated, Starved, Betrayed and Beaten to death, they took delight in his suffering. Neither did they know that there are two sides of Lorenzo, a secret that nobody knows. He has sworn to turn the tables, no matter how long it takes, To make them pay for his suffer became his biggest desire, but what is the true identity of this man? Did they just judge a book by its cover? They have underestimated the wrong man! “And the never saw it coming….”
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LECTER JAMES: Rise of the Braveheart - Urban novels & stories

LECTER JAMES: Rise of the Braveheart

Rholle Petz
Lecter James was ridiculed, humiliated and betrayed by his wife for losing his wealth in an investment which she deceived him to take. She kicks him out after a divorce and still, her family allegedly murders Lecter's mom. However, when lecter discovers that he is the sole heir to a multi-million business empire, he returns to exact revenge on anyone who has ever hurt and looked down on him. But his enemies are many, and betrayal looms still. Who can Lecter trust?
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The Great Son-In-Law - Urban novels & stories

The Great Son-In-Law

mtofanura
Lukas, a 37 year old man, was adopted as a son by a wealthy family, namely the Michael family. As an adopted son, Lukas was always treated badly. He was humiliated and treated unfairly by the Michael family. Lukas had a Romantic relationship with a woman from a very rich family named Amanda Lewis. But unfortunately, because Lukas was only an adopted child, Amanda was matched with Lukas’ adopted younger brother, Brian Michael. Not only were they in an arranged marriage, it turned out that the two of them were already in a relationship behind Lukas’ back. One night all the misery in Lukas’ life changed. Just then he was met by a man named Julian Mob. The man who was the confidant of the number one businessman in the world, Moreno Malik. It turned out that Lukas was Moreno Malik’s biological son, which meant he was the heir to the Malik Group business empire. Lukas’ world immediately changed, he secretly turned around the situation of the Michael family, which was already in quite a crisis. He made all of the Michael family assets belong to him completely.
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THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM - Urban novels & stories

THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM

Fash
After enduring three years of marriage to an unfaithful wife, Ethan Sinclair's world shatters when he catches his wife, Maya Reynolds, in a compromising position with his boss, Tony West, a shareholder at Uber Organization. The betrayal leads to a tumultuous confrontation where Maya requests a divorce, setting the stage for a night of unexpected discoveries. In a twist of fate, Ethan learns that he is the heir to an ancestral legacy. As the divorce is finalized, Maya, consumed by regret, returns seeking forgiveness and a second chance, pleading, "I was wrong. Can you please take me back?" However, Ethan, haunted by betrayal, delivers a resolute response: "It's too late."
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The Revenge of the Disguise Heir - Urban novels & stories

The Revenge of the Disguise Heir

Dave Pee
Logan has been in a relationship with his girlfriend for a while, and despite the fact she treats him badly, he has made up his mind to marry her. On the day he intended to propose to her, he didn't have enough money to buy an expensive ring, so he opted for a cheaper one, but just then he got an offer for a short job from his friend, he was going to be paid 100 dollars, he agreed to it not knowing it had to do with his girlfriend getting engaged by another man.....
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An  Underrated Sovereign  - Urban novels & stories

An Underrated Sovereign

Chic Choc
"Indeed, It Was A Crime Falling In Love With You." Eddie Maxwell left his father who he never realized was one of the wealthiest men in the world to follow his love, Clara. Helped her and her family undercover to rise in fame but instead, the credits were given to someone else and as they blew up in fame, they began to treat him as a piece of thrash finally, he was divorced from someone that Clara described as a real man. Unknown to them, he was the underrated sovereign, vast in deep and dark medical knowledge held only by two persons in the world and with martial acts skills that could not be compared to any. And with his father's wealth, he is ready to make a deadly comeback like never before. But some secrets locked around his past that must be uncovered.
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Blood Thirst: God of War - Urban novels & stories

Blood Thirst: God of War

VJ Tells
Once revered as an unstoppable force on the battlefield, the God of War… wanted nothing more than a family of his own. Gravely wounded during a mission, he was saved by Nolan Garcia, the only man who treated him with genuine kindness. As a token of trust, the old man arranged for him to marry his granddaughter Quella, giving the weary warrior the warmth of family he had long craved. But peace wasn't here to stay. His half-brother Kenneth, wolves in sheep’s clothing, arrived at his doorstep under the pretense of family. They were planning to usurp his place, coveting the wealth and influence of the Garcia household. Kenneth, charming, manipulative, and deceitful, wove lies around the warrior’s wife, poisoning her heart against him. Forced to give until he had nothing left, the warrior bled for a brother who only wanted to ruin him. But war is never won in a single battle. As the world turns against him, as these schemes threaten to strip him of everything he holds dear, the God of War will rise again. This time, not to conquer nations, but to reclaim his honor, unmask his enemies, and make those who betrayed him pay in blood. The battlefield may have changed. But blood still calls for blood.
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DEVIN STONE: Rise of the Billionaire Magnate - Urban novels & stories

DEVIN STONE: Rise of the Billionaire Magnate

ERO HAY
Devin was cheated on, betrayed and made to look like a fool by his beloved fiancee. She even deceived him and got pregnant for another man, shattering Devin's hope of building a family with her. Unapologetic, she and her new boyfriend tried to kill Devin themselves. But what they didn't know was that an ancient power resides within Devin. And not just that, Devin is the heir to the biggest Magnate in the world! With his new found wealth, Devin set out to exact a brutal revenge on rise who had hurt him in the past. Follow Devin in this journey of dominance, triumph and exotic intrigue!
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Rise of the lowly janitor  - Urban novels & stories

Rise of the lowly janitor

Lie
“Why, Leticia?” “Because you are a water boy and a lowly janitor. You can never give me what George can.” Those are the words that played over and over in Jake’s head, crushing his heart and soul. Ridiculed, trampled and scoffed upon, none as devastating as the betrayal of the woman he planned on spending the rest of his life with. With his head low and a thick skin, Jake’s rise from ashes is a spectacular sight that puts him on top of the food chain. What will he do when those who tormented him are now at his mercy?
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Rise Of The Hart's Live In Son-In-Law  - Urban novels & stories

Rise Of The Hart's Live In Son-In-Law

Essie
"You!" She yelled, her eyes bulging from thier sockets and continued, "You still have the audacity to come here after all you did? What a ridiculous, shameless man." All eyes were on him and he lowered his head in shame, this was what he passed through every day. "Grandmother!" The familiar voice he knew and always cherished said amidst the many eyes that were on him. She walked towards him and held his hands sweetly. "You are not getting acquainted with him, Never! Not on my watch." She replied angrily and left. ~~~~ Elliot's life was a typical sham if that's the correct word for it, he has been shamed and bullied for every single mistake he did. But worser times, when he realised his Nana was sick and needed urgent money, he approached his in-laws, but he was shamed as usual. And just then, his life surprisingly took a turn. "Every single person who mocked me will live to bow down before me."
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The Ultimate Doctor - Urban novels & stories

The Ultimate Doctor

Sammy X
"How dare that son of the forgotten Langston family return? Let’s crush him like a mosquito!" Fifteen years ago, the powerful Langston family was wiped out during a devastating disaster in Brooklyn Heights. In their absence, new great families rose swiftly to take their place. Now, the sole surviving heir has returned, seeking vengeance for the atrocities committed against his bloodline. To the world, he's just the useless, live-in son-in-law of the DiLaurentis family. But very few know his true identity: the greatest doctor to ever walk the earth. He's known only as The Ultimate Doctor—a man whose hands can save lives... or end them.
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The Masked Son-In-Law - Urban novels & stories

The Masked Son-In-Law

Snowpinch
A desperate old man called to Dylan Carter that he has a job for him and that he should portray as his son. The man left him to either amass great wealth as the leader of the Dorogon consortium and be buried under the weight of his gold as a Dorogon or stay a nobody taunted by the Bowen family that he's married into. In the bidding game, a new empire mysterious to everyone turned the table, unknown to everyone, Dylan in the Bowen family where he means nothing but an eyesore is the anonymous head of the consortium and with such wealth inherited he acts behind the shadow taking revenge on those that underrated him while executing his contract to the Dorogon. Dylan Carter is on a path of survival, revenge and leaving no chances untaken.
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