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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THE LOST PRINCE RETURN FOR VENGANCE - Urban novels & stories

THE LOST PRINCE RETURN FOR VENGANCE

Victoria Library
Picked from the gutter, he felt alive knowing at least he can get a drop of water to quench his dried throat not knowing the worst is about to befall him, this is no other person than Scandious. Scarlett who despised him with passion swore to make his life a living hell at all costs. For no just reason, he was Chased out of the house there and then, he realized what they had been saying is nothing but the truth "He's a cursed child". Determined to end his ill-fated life, he went to the mountain there he meet a man named Zack who saw the sadness in his eyes and took him in. One faithful morning he meet a young man who addressed him as the Crown Prince of the great Chankus empire bowing consecutively for him. Scandious walked away, calling him an insane man not ready to believe such lies, not somebody as poor and worthless as him. After much persistence, he gave it second thoughts and he was taken to the palace, seeing such a gigantic building frightened him the most. With time, he came to understand he was the Crown Prince which got him excited knowing his sad days are gone and replaced with joy. All this was cut short when a sudden attack was launched on him with a warning to leave the palace as soon as possible else he will be a dead man as if that wasn't enough, he discovered they tried murdering him three years ago. Who do you think is behind it and what's the King saying about it?
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THE SERVANT HUSBAND IS THE QUADRILLIONAIRE HEIR - Urban novels & stories

THE SERVANT HUSBAND IS THE QUADRILLIONAIRE HEIR

Yahya
"You again?" Sarah’s cousin sneered. "Did you crawl here on all fours, or did they finally give lapdogs valet service?" "He’s not even a real husband," her aunt scoffed. "Just a walking charity case with no bark, no bite, and no balls." Everyone laughed. Michael Thompson just stood there—torn shirt, bruised face, holding a cracked phone and a hospital bill he couldn’t pay. It was their anniversary. His wife didn’t answer his calls. His mother was dying in a hallway. And he had exactly $7.83 in his bank account. But then… the black cars pulled up. The woman in a designer suit bowed to him. And everything changed. "Forgive our delay, Young Master Sterling," she said, handing him a black card with no limit. "Shall we pay the hospital… or purchase it?" Turns out, Michael isn’t just some loser son-in-law. He’s the sole heir to a QUADRILLIONAIRE dynasty—one powerful enough to make world leaders blink and billionaires beg.
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Venus' Revenge Begins! - Urban novels & stories

Venus' Revenge Begins!

Titik Balik Author
Venus, lived a harder life after her father died. All the property that should have been his right had been taken by force by his stepmother. In the will left by his father, it was said that Venus had no rights to his property, meanwhile. All the treasures fell into Eveline's hands. Knowing this, Venus suppressed it. He really wanted to fight against Eveline's actions in manipulating the will. However, Venus realized that she would not win against this cunning woman. Until finally, Venus met Mr. Frans. Her experience working as a construction worker made Venus physically strong and tough, so Mr. Frans made her his bodyguard and confidant. After working with Mr. Frans, Venus changed his name to 'Leon'. Thanks to his contribution and persistence in working, Venus eventually became widely known as 'Leon'. What will Venus' new life be like? Will he succeed in reclaiming all his father's possessions?
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Ascendance Of The Underestimated Son-in-Law - Urban novels & stories

Ascendance Of The Underestimated Son-in-Law

Authoress Chidimma
Alex, the son-in-law of the Wyatt family, a second class rich family was often abused and humiliated by his in-laws due to his status as a pauper. A year ago, he Was involved in a fatal accident resulting in the loss of his memories, the Patriarch of the Wyatt family had saved his life and forced him to marry his granddaughter as a return of favor, but he was constantly humiliated by his in-laws and seen as nothing but a trash, which status was below that of a servant; he soon recovered his memories and discovered his identity, a powerful leader and heir of a secret organization known as the 'shadow guardians'. He shocked his in-laws, conquered his enemies, overcoming all obstacles and rising to glory.
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My Military System  - Urban novels & stories

My Military System

Sofia Cora
Bryan Grayson. An illegitimate son of the great Houston family in Alorea Nation, now finds himself on the streets with his mother. After being kicked out by the Houston, Bryan chose to join the Alorean Nation army as there was no company that accepted him due to the influence of the Houston. Bryan's story changed when on a mission he gets blasted by an RPG. He died a pauper.. but awaken a military god.
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Rebirth Of Vengeance.  - Urban novels & stories

Rebirth Of Vengeance.

Khira
In the heart stopping tale of 'Rebirth Of Vengeance' we watch from the perspective of a once devoted husband as his happiness is shattered and destroyed by the devastating betrayal he receives from his wife and brother after learning of their affair. Devastated and feeling utterly hopeless, Noel is ready to end his life, that is until a savior suddenly enters his life. A mysterious girl named Circe, fueled by her own dark past, promises to guide Noel on a path of revenge. Noel hesitates at first, but later realizes that he has nothing to hold onto. With nothing left to lose, Noel takes on a five-year journey of transformation. When he reemerges, Noel reigns as the most affluent and powerful individual in the entire city Leon Heroux, a man with a singular purpose – to extract a merciless vengeance on his ex-wife and treacherous brother. Armed with wealth, influence, and a meticulously devised plan, Leon manipulates the lives of those who once shattered his once peaceful world, systematically unraveling their lives thread by thread until nothing is left. As the ex-wife’s reputation crumbles, her world teeters on the edge of collapse, while Mark, blissfully ignorant of the storm brewing, revels in his newfound opulence. But as Leon's thirst for revenge reaches its apex, he discovers the tumultuous emotions and moral quandaries that accompany such actions. Balancing love, forgiveness, and loyalty, he grapples with the question of whether true happiness lies in revenge or in transcendence. “Rebirth of Vengeance” is a dark, gripping urban tale that explores the limits of human resilience and the consequences of seeking retribution. Filled with twists, power struggles, and unexpected revelations, this story leaves readers captivated as they witness a son-in-law’s transformation from a broken soul to an unstoppable force.
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From Squalor To Splendor  - Urban novels & stories

From Squalor To Splendor

EBEST
He was insulted, despised, and called all sorts of names by many because he was an orphan from a poor family who worked hard to make ends meet. Despite being poor and working part-time jobs, Justin was also providing for his girlfriend's family. Unfortunately, the day he considered as the happiest day since he became an adult turned around and became the worst day ever. Justin caught his girlfriend cheating on him with his boss. Instead of apologizing for what she did, she despised and broke up with him. As if that weren't enough, he was kicked out of the apartment he was managing. He got sacked by his three bosses on the same day. Just when he thought everything was lost, something intriguing happened. His life turned around for good within seconds.
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HEIRS OF THE HIDDEN FLAME - Urban novels & stories

HEIRS OF THE HIDDEN FLAME

INK BUTTERFLY
Deltrey's voice cracked, and he swallowed hard before muttering, "I... I have no idea what you are talking about, I swear!" Nathan leaned in closer, his eyes inches from Deltrey's face. "Are you going to tell me that you have no idea about the bomb that your company created? Tell me the truth!" In the dangerous world of the Amber family's, Nathan's parents met their demise in a brutal power struggle. But Nathan, believed to be dead, underwent a secret transformation, becoming a Master of Business, medicine, combat, and the arcane arts. To protect himself from ruthless rivals, he faked his own death and assumed the role of a humble son-in-law to Karina Blackwood. Beneath this facade, Nathan wields extraordinary power, commanding loyal subordinates and nurturing a burning desire for vengeance. His unwavering purpose was to avenge his parents’ tragic fate. Join Nathan in this gripping journey through a world of deception, power, and unwavering determination, where his quest for justice has the potential to reshape the underworld's destiny. Read to find out In this thrilling tale of intrigue and retribution.
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RISE OF THE ALMIGHTY HEIR  - Urban novels & stories

RISE OF THE ALMIGHTY HEIR

Freddies
Nicholas has always been a man with nothing to make him feel proud except for his marriage until one day when he catches his wife cheating and she heartlessly divorces him. The world cruelly turned its back on him because he was poor but at the time Nicholas felt like he was at his lowest, his life takes an unbelievable turn for the better and he is now a man with the wealth of the world at the tip of his fingers
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Rise of The Son in Law - Urban novels & stories

Rise of The Son in Law

Betty Daniel
“I won’t rest till the Hastings are on their knees begging me for my forgiveness, for all the pain they caused me in the past. Till then, I’ll ensure their life is a living hell.”
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DOUBLE TROUBLE TRANSFORMATION  - Urban novels & stories

DOUBLE TROUBLE TRANSFORMATION

Alice Jane Atkinson
!!!TRANSFORMATION ACTIVATED!!! The mysterious Quantum Reverie watch system transformed the poor son-in-law, Henry Constantine, into a powerful wealthy billionaire, George Thompson. George was everything Henry wasn't—successful, influential, and irresistibly charming. Far from his true identity who was hated and humiliated. And does having dual identity lead Henry to Ultimate Revenge? Or it's gonna be a DOUBLE TROUBLE TRANSFORMATION??
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The Billionaire's Hidden Son-in-Law - Urban novels & stories

The Billionaire's Hidden Son-in-Law

Bella Grace
To Sophia, Michael was nothing but a placeholder husband. To Victoria, he was a stray dog they kept around for pity. But when Henry – his father-in-law, the only one who ever showed him kindness, lay dying, everything changed. Little did Michael know that the Donovan empire was about to be willed to him. “Would you want to become the head of the Donovan family?” Henry asked. The question hit Michael like a wave— unbelievable, impossible. He wasn’t born to power, was he? Yet, Henry saw something in him that no one else ever did: strength, loyalty, heart. Unfortunately, this only brought more hate to Michael from the patriarch’s daughters. “You’ll never see a single cent of this family’s money,” Victoria spat. After Henry died, they manipulated the will and threw him out. But the truth about Michael’s past is bigger than anyone can imagine. He isn’t just some helpless man with a forgotten name. He’s the heir to a legacy, the storm standing quietly at the door. He’s the lost heir to the mighty Ainsley family. A mighty storm they didn’t see coming.
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Rise Of The Student Pauper - Urban novels & stories

Rise Of The Student Pauper

Jace Draven
Darren Wayne has never had much… just his old bicycle, a few coins from delivery runs, and a heart full of love for his girlfriend, Clara. He believes love is enough… until the night he finds out it isn’t. After working tirelessly to surprise Clara for her birthday, Darren takes one more delivery to earn extra cash — a delivery that leads him straight to a mansion, and straight into a nightmare. Behind the bedroom door, he finds the last person he ever expected — Clara — tangled in the arms of Adrian Blake, the richest man on campus. In one heartbreaking moment, Darren’s world shatters. The girl he worked, hoped, and sacrificed for has betrayed him in the cruelest way possible.
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Once Rejected, Now Desired! [Revenge of the Son-in-Law] - Urban novels & stories

Once Rejected, Now Desired! [Revenge of the Son-in-Law]

Nevertheless
The poor Zachary and Celestine have been married for three years, yet he receives nothing but insult and maltreatment from her noble family. Instead, he had to work as one of the houseboys. Even so, they still believed that he didn't deserve to be Celestine's husband. But his love for his first love, despite his world turning upside down, he didn't care. Love is blind as they say! Pride dominated him, believing he would be more happy and satisfied as long as she was with him. But did everything happen as he wished? The answer is a BIG NO. Until a divorce paper was slapped to his face, realizing that the one-of-a-kind love story he believed existed was nothing but a product of his profound imagination. All his faith, hope, and love were shattered into unrepairable pieces, he ran away from his endless nightmares and made an irrevocable deal with the second wealthiest and most influential person in the country - his father. One week later, fate befell him when he and Celestine's paths cross for the second time. This time, he was determined to get his revenge. But what would happen if the woman he wanted to bury in the ground lost her memories by accident and everything left was the good memories they shared together? Back to the days when they were madly in love with each other. Will he succeed in taking over Celestine's company? Or will he mend his broken heart and learn to forgive and move on?
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Journey To The Top - Urban novels & stories

Journey To The Top

Hunni
“I had a knife I would stab you more than a million times” A wife who loathed his husband to the point of wanting him dead, A mother-in-law, and father-in-law who only care when money is invoked. Joshua Miller, a man in a cruel world where the Poor are overshadowed by the rich. He was mocked and berated by the people he called family, but they had no Idea who he truly was. He was Joshua Miller, The Heir To A Multi Trillion Company. He swore that everyone who hurt him would pay the price and beg for his mercy. What happens when he raises from Grass to Grace? What will he do when he realizes that he was wanted dead by his family? Join Joshua’s world as he leaps to the top.
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Belittled Son-In-Law's Rise To Power - Urban novels & stories

Belittled Son-In-Law's Rise To Power

Larry Best
As a live-in-son-inlaw of the Dabby family, Danver's life was hell on earth. But his real identity as the heir to the wealthiest business tycoon remained a secret. with an unexpected turn of events,both his mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law crawled down at his feet. His mother-in-law begged “Do not leave my daughter" and his grandmother-in-law said “I was wrong"
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Rise and shine - Urban novels & stories

Rise and shine

Fpen
Desert by in-laws, betrayed by wife and best friend, lost his child, called a low life. He is back for revenge. Not to kill but to torment, untill they kneel and beg for forgiveness.
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Revenge and Redemption: Aaron's Tale of Resilience - Urban novels & stories

Revenge and Redemption: Aaron's Tale of Resilience

Annet
Aaron's tragic love life comes to a tragic end, seeing him left with absolutely nothing. This closed door opens a door out of his wildest imagination, a past that he thought never existed sees him in a new world of affluence and power. With this comes various enemies, complications, and public slandering. He is not ready for this world of the rich, but as he finds his way through these turmoils, his mind is only centered on one thing…sweet revenge. Aaron's thirst for revenge pushes him to do things that could destroy himself, can he overcome these emotions and forgive? Or will his thirst lead him to the point of no return?
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Billionaire Insatiable Desires - Urban novels & stories

Billionaire Insatiable Desires

FX777
Loved two women at the same time; one for money and the other for his heart. Marco Fernando's humble beginning came with such an innocent guy that his ambition to study in the city. Poverty befalls his family that he found the rigors of life, and accept the system wherein he succumbed to evil ways of mankind, to reach his goals in life. He used his manipulative character to find easy money and influence Danielle Gustilo. He used Ayah Isabel Gonzales and Danielle Gustilo to finish his college course. Likewise, he used his best friend Edward, as a refuge wherever, problems occurred. He cannot fathom the love for Ayah Isabel Gonzales and Danielle Gustilo that when an incident occurred to the Gonzales Family while celebrating their marriage, his feeling turned to change and responsibility engulfed his ever-changing character. He decided to live in Manila with Ayah Isabel Gonzales while discovering the place in which, molded his family and children. Since poverty was always the center of their living condition, he applied abroad as an Overseas Filipino Worker. Love triangle visited him and life struggles continue to unfold with him and his circle of friends. Luckily, he used his charms and wisely reroute his ambition to become a Billionaire. Billionaire's life was not easy for Marco Fernando, especially the love of his family that he lived a life together with his caprices. Getting bored made a drug booster come into his system to temporarily erase the rigors of being a wealthy person. He devised a plan to redeem his soul to Danielle Gustilo through the Game FX. He discovered that his friends are not loyal to him, that even revenge was formed. A happy ending is always the best for a Billionaire and becoming a Spy.
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THE COME BACK OF AN ILLEGITIMATE SON - Urban novels & stories

THE COME BACK OF AN ILLEGITIMATE SON

FLORIE_LIZ
On his twenty fifth birthday Theodore was publicly embarrassed. He thought his father was going to give him the company since he promised to, and he had been working hard for so many years but he was wrong. His father gave the company to his half brother instead. Surprising him and the press. And only after confronting his father did he find out he was an illegitimate child. His mother's mistake. Surprised his girlfriend who was so kind and loving had been cheating on him for nearly three years with his half brother Theodore was heartbroken. His half brother Albert kept looking for ways to make him suffer. They even sent Theodore out of the house. His stepmother Dalia who was happy Theodore was out of the game felt threatened by Theodore's half sister who wanted to make a claim to the company. She knew how strong willed Karina was, she was smart and very diligent and somehow she knew deep down that Karina might win the fight so she decided to end her. If she was dead she wouldn't be able to fight now would she? Theodore found out his birth father was the richest man in San Diego after his reputation as well as his mother's was ruined Theodore felt nothing else but rage and he wanted revenge. Especially after finding out his sister was poisoned. Accepting his father's terms he decided to get his revenge. Would Theodore be able to get his revenge or would his enemies get the upper hand?
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