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 Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy  - Urban novels & stories

The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy

Pen of the King
Betrayed by his wife and left for dead by her ruthless lover, Jeffery Flamel finds himself hunted and on the brink of death. Against all odds, he survives and stumbles upon the ancient secrets of alchemy, unlocking a power long thought lost to history. Determined to rebuild his life and reclaim his dignity, Jeffery embarks on a journey of mastery and vengeance, facing relentless enemies who will stop at nothing to bury alchemy—and him—forever.
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From Rags to Riches: Revenge of the Consortium Heir - Urban novels & stories

From Rags to Riches: Revenge of the Consortium Heir

sam_marfe
He toiled tirelessly across three part-time jobs, hoping to prove his worth to her, but in her eyes, he remained nothing but a 'lowlife.' Their fateful encounter at a restaurant ended in a brutal public humiliation that not only stripped him of his dignity but also his means of livelihood. However, in the depths of his despair, an old, forgotten phone and a startling revelation changed everything. Ethan Harrington, once thought to be an ordinary man, discovers his true identity as the lost heir to a colossal consortium. Now, it's time for the ultimate transformation, from underdog to quintillionaire, from rags to riches. Join Ethan on his journey of wealth, betrayal, deceit, and his quest for revenge on a world that once belittled him. They will regret it... soon, they will.
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After I left, they begged for Forgiveness  - Urban novels & stories

After I left, they begged for Forgiveness

D.twister
He gave her everything—until she took him for granted. Valeria Langston, the cold, domineering CEO of Langston Group, was born with power in her blood and ambition in her bones. To her, Elijah Quinn was just a nobody—a broke, soft-spoken husband with nothing to offer but loyalty. What she didn’t know? He was never the nobody she thought.
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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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2021 L.A. - Urban novels & stories

2021 L.A.

pete greg
Mr Philips a successful detective, who solved several murder and fraud cases gets promoted to Homicide desk. ... ... ... ... After six years of hard work he decided to fall in love with Anna, when their romance was going smoothly the unexpected happens during a ship morphine case, he was framed for adultery by Eugene, a college of his. He losses his chance of marry Anna and gets demoted. .... . . . . . Another Events takes place at Lawrence hospital, where his ex_ girlfriend was kidnapped. .... ... ... .. Philips and Kelly now tries solving the morphine case while at the same time trying to rescue his lover.
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Darkness Overruling - Urban novels & stories

Darkness Overruling

Georgies
Damien Smith, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith goes through hell in his own father's house at the hands of his stepmother, Nora Lynn. Damien leaves the house and returns as a successful man, he avenges the cruelty Nora showed to him and his family.
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The Rise of Thomas Miller;the unwanted son-in- law - Urban novels & stories

The Rise of Thomas Miller;the unwanted son-in- law

Black Rose
Thomas had to endure all the bad things life threw at him; being expelled from school, betrayed by his girlfriend of three years and bullied by those who thought he could never match their social class but like magic his life takes a drastic turn when he is kidnapped by some Mysterious men. This marked the beginning of a new phase to power and fame and a hidden agenda to avenge the death of his parents.
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DeVil in the Details. - Urban novels & stories

DeVil in the Details.

Diallo Strange
Don't fear the face of Death, for he is the face of all man. • Some say that hell is other people; that hell is but only in the mind, and that hell is a place...but in this case it's all of the above, though just far between the cracks of life's façade. And it all starts in a town, called (S)hellville, U. S. A. Rowland DeWilliers is a South African born artist who resides in this blue and yet dry American coastal haven with a lust and desire for life despite his inability to chase after it , as he scrubs dishes and tries to pay his bills. Upon meeting a dark stranger by the name of Nick, his dreams suddenly seem achievable and on his way to distinguished fame, he, along with the haphazard guidance from his new aquiantance, starts to see the world anew. But with such enlightenment, comes the price of the shadowy darkness that which surrounds him. Until he is faced with the choice of being DeWilliers/Machapela or becoming DEVILE.
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The Rise of Alexander Reynolds - Urban novels & stories

The Rise of Alexander Reynolds

Jossie-Finnah
Alex's life spirals into disarray as he stumbles upon his wife's betrayal in a clandestine affair. Amid ridicule and downgrade, he rose from the trenches and makes a groundbreaking move that catapults him into power. Although enemies are always growing, Alex has no intention of giving them the upper hand. He had tasted the bitter pills of failure and he shall make his enemies taste them and swim in it cause those who had wronged him and his family shall not be forgiven.
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Military Son-In-Law - Urban novels & stories

Military Son-In-Law

Ngozi precious
Kyle is an average worker who tries hard to make ends meet, he finally gets the chance to get married to the love of his life but his adoptive parents switched him with their mischievous look-alike son to sign off a deal with a rich Mafia family as a collateral for their debt, his life is shattered ad he faces emotional and physical trauma, what will happen when the girl he marries treats him like trash because she's also forced to marry him? Will he find his real parents or strive to break off the contracted marriage to get back to the woman he loves?
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The Warlord's Revenge  - Urban novels & stories

The Warlord's Revenge

Lizzy writes
After years of exile, Victor returns to a world he once ruled, only to find his wife and grandfather have betrayed him. Fueled by a burning desire for justice, he'll stop at nothing to expose their lies and reclaim his rightful place. With a heart consumed by vengeance and a body hardened by battle, Victor is ready to unleash his wrath. But can he handle the dangers of politics and betrayal, or will his desire for revenge destroy him?
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Double Agent: Stuck Between the Villain and Protagonist Camp - Urban novels & stories

Double Agent: Stuck Between the Villain and Protagonist Camp

Antonigiggs
I'm thankful that you freed me from that f**kin' mountain, but..." Axl finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the protagonist and the villain. Due to his past, Axl finds himself entrenched in the villain's camp where he is assigned as a double agent to spy on the protagonist. The problem is that the protagonist is his older brother who had lived with him in the mountains for seven years! "What a wretched plot," Axl sighed as the realization of the dangerous game he had been pulled into. According to the plot in his memory, he only has a few chapters left as his identity will be revealed because of a certain moron, which will invite the wrath of the protagonist. Thinking of this, Axl couldn't help but feel a heart attack. There is no way to escape; he is trapped here. The villain camp background is simply too much for him to handle, and as for joining the protagonist camp, looking at how his master and senior brother treat him like a servant, he would rather die again rather than become someone's servant. "Never mind," he tells himself. let's take this one step at a time. I know the plot already, so I should be able to make it through. He resolves focus on surviving the conflict between the two opposing factions. Despite the odds, Axl believes in his abilities and feels confident that he can navigate the dangerous landscape.
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I've Become Rich And I Want Revenge - Urban novels & stories

I've Become Rich And I Want Revenge

Karen Moon
"I've been humiliated for too long. Now you will all pay. It will be my pleasure to return every spite you have directed at me, you damned losers."
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The Heir's Revenge - Urban novels & stories

The Heir's Revenge

Arrafina
Axel discovers that his marriage has been a sham all along. Not only did he often receive bad treatment from Elena, the woman conspired with her mistress and imprisoned Axel. This time, Axel will not stay silent. He returns as the heir to the Geraldo Group, the country's largest company. All will feel his vengeance including Elena!
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Waves: A Little Mistaken Fate  - Urban novels & stories

Waves: A Little Mistaken Fate

Crazy_X
This is a story of a boy, Grey Eugene, who when he was little, made a decision to waken up, after almost being kidnapped due to his social status and face the reality of his situation head on by becoming strong enough. He lived through the decision with a determined mind and even managed to form a petty gang in his young middle school years. Due to his overconfidence, he made a terrible mistake, which led to the loss of a beloved comrade and friend. Such traumatic experience, made him to change his decision into running away from such harsh fate and live a quiet and ordinary life. Despite that, his fate came back to haunt him as he was now in his high school years. His fate came as an accusation of him being a murderer, which unfortunately, was a result of being caught up in-between the rivalry of two great business group, unknowingly. This was similar to what led to his kidnap and he had no option anymore than to make one last decision to change his mistaken fate. Now, does he go back into facing his fate which comes like waves to him, or, does he keep on running away from it?
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2099; All Lights Out - Urban novels & stories

2099; All Lights Out

Posh Writes
2099; All Lights Out is a realistic fiction, and the book's setting is a post- apocalyptic world where the Sun and Moon suddenly leave the Earth and darkness like never before covers the Earth totally. This cosmic anomaly results in the instant vanishing or disappearance of anybody less than 17 years old and older than 21 years old. How do these teens and half-adults survive? The book takes the reader on a journey into the unseen and behind that is something thrilling and intriguing. It's a story revolving around survival, bravery and moments of grief, victory and struggle of characters of diverse origins, backgrounds and personalities. Who are you rooting for?
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NATHAN MORENO : The Return of The Heirs - Urban novels & stories

NATHAN MORENO : The Return of The Heirs

Queen Mikayla
When his wife succeeded with her beauty business as the owner of QUEENA skincare, Miranda Aquilea immediately divorced Nathan Moreno - a useless, trashy husband who was only a parasite. Not only was he divorced and kicked out, but she also introduced another man as her lover, her future husband. Suddenly, Nathan met an old grandfather, the richest man in town. The old man asked Nathan to take care of all the companies and wealth he had. It turns out, the grandfather is Nathan's biological grandfather. For 10 years, the grandfather has been looking for him. What is the next story? Does Nathan succeed in proving that he is not a trash?
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Xavier's Ultimate Return To Glory - Urban novels & stories

Xavier's Ultimate Return To Glory

Bellaire
Xavier lost his company and since then, he has been treated like trash by his wife and her parents. Insulted, mocked, fooled and sold into a job that was practically slavery. Little did they know, that the evil they had done to him had only led to his return as an heir to the Kaarel family. Although he acquired great power and is out for revenge, other eyes are lurking behind him, plotting his downfall. Will he overcome the enemies that come with his ultimate return to glory Or will his downfall be inevitable?
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IT'S NOT OVER  - Urban novels & stories

IT'S NOT OVER

Meena
Reyansh Malhotra has it all - wealth, privilege, and a bright future in medicine. But on a fateful night, a blind date turns into a nightmare when a phone call shatters his world. His entire family is gone in a tragic accident, leaving him with the sole responsibility of raising his young niece, Avi. Grief-stricken and overwhelmed, Reyansh discovers a shocking truth - the Malhotra business has crumbled, taking their fortune with it. Evicted from their luxurious mansion and facing mounting medical bills, Reyansh must navigate a new reality far removed from his comfortable past. With his dreams of becoming a doctor on hold, Reyansh is forced to confront his hidden passion for music. Can he rebuild his life and find solace in the melodies he's always kept secret? Will he find love amidst the ruins, or will the weight of loss and financial despair crush him? It's not over - a story of resilience, second chances, and the unwavering power of family. It's a tale that explores loss, love, and the courage to chase your dreams, even when the odds are stacked against you.
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False salesman - Urban novels & stories

False salesman

Maguire35
Andrew was a child abandoned by his family and left in an orphanage where he grew up with other children. He grew up and learned with the help of his friends and caregivers. For lack of money he starts to work and help those he considers his brothers. He lives in a rather dangerous neighborhood but is a bit bored with his job because of the attitude of the store owner and the fights with some shoppers. One day he buys a lottery ticket after an argument with a customer. Without much faith he ends up winning it. So he decides to invest it and create a company to avoid being poor again, however, the problems do not wait and complicate his dreams to change his life.
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