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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Billionaire With A Mysterious Past - Urban novels & stories

Billionaire With A Mysterious Past

John Parrish
Klay was from a wealthy family who had lots of enemies because of their wealth. They couldn't really trust anybody not even their relatives especially them because they were wolves. His parents died in a car accident which only he survived. Unknown to him it wasn't just a mere accident. Over the years he investigated and found out what really happened that day and swore to avenge the death of his parent’s. That way he moved away from the family house and married into another family who he believed had a hand in their murder. They maltreated him because they thought he was poor not knowing he was the one that set up the business deal and included the marriage if they didn't meet up with their end of the deal. Over the years, he helps a lady in a cemetery to treat her grandfather who later helps in uncovering the link between the family he married into and his own relatives responsible for the death of his parents and brings justice to their doorsteps their by exposing a big plot that could affect the entire country.
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Hail Lord Vinsion! - Urban novels & stories

Hail Lord Vinsion!

Sunny Zylven
For four years, Rael Vinsion devoted his life to Noorhaven state, fulfilling his master's command. Under his guidance, the once ruined state rose to become the most advanced and prosperous region. But, when peace finally returned Rael was betrayed. He trapped and imprisoned by the governor’s family, his would-be in-laws. They laughed and believed they could claim the fruits of Rael’s labor without lifting a finger. Unbeknownst to them, they weren’t seizing victory. On the contrary, they were digging their own graves.
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Rise of the Pauper Son-in-law - Urban novels & stories

Rise of the Pauper Son-in-law

Omoflex
Drake grew up in an orphanage home, having nothing to his name. All his life, he had worked and worked to earn every penny just to survive, and with every effort he put into life, things always seemed to work against him. His situation made him a subject of mockery and derision by everyone. The only fortunate situation to happen to him was falling in love with Summer, the only daughter of a prominent family. But even this was met with backlash and even more troubles. Summer's family kicked against the union all day but finally agreed to it for fear of losing their only daughter to depression. Drake got a job in a logistics company as a delivery agent, by the help of his in-laws. He had no respect, no love, no favours, and no comeliness to his life. Summer eventually got pregnant and gave birth to a baby girl, this became the second thing of value he had to his life. Two months to his daughter's fifth birthday anniversary, his wife had an accident which led to a critical condition for both herself and their daughter. Summer is in ICU and their daughter is declared to never walk again. Drake's in-laws blamed him for everything, threatening to end his life should anything happen to their daughter. Drake is faced with troubles on different fronts, including a lawsuit and loads of threats from a powerful family who lost their only child in the accident. However, at the height of all of these, Drake's life was about to change drastically, such that he would become the most powerful and wealthiest man in the world. But Drake must agree to his family's demands to inherit and embrace both the good and the ugly ways of the family.
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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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THE MAFIA DOCTOR - Urban novels & stories

THE MAFIA DOCTOR

BCuan
At 30, Ivo Brizzi already holds the title of Young Genius Doctor. However, his intelligence became the target of several mafia groups. Ivo's life was threatened; all his family members were slaughtered in front of his own eyes just because he refused a crazy offer. Luckily, the leader of Black Dragon saved him. After the day of the massacre, Ivo's life changed. He was born with a new name, Black Lion, given to him by his savior.
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Marcus Krafth; The  Rise to Magnificence  - Urban novels & stories

Marcus Krafth; The Rise to Magnificence

Badabang
Who knew? Marcus had always been hardworking, without anything to show for it. Amidst the behaviour of people around him, including his wife and his boss. His life was about to change. Quicker than he had ever believed. It was time to prove to his haters....
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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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The Return of Forsaken Heir - Urban novels & stories

The Return of Forsaken Heir

Rafaiir_
Ethan Dean, a poor student who studies at a famous college must accept the harsh reality that he is in danger of being expelled due to accumulated tuition arrears. In addition, David Mcallister's group always bullies, insults, and abuses Ethan to the extreme just to make him feel humiliated. Eleanor Lara, his friend from high school and the woman he liked betrayed him because he was reluctant to deal with Ethan, who was a poor student always making trouble. His life was further ruined when his landlord kicked him out for being late in paying the monthly rent. As a result, he was completely alone with a very bad situation. One day, someone came to see Ethan. They were neatly dressed with a special message for Ethan. "You are the first heir of the Kingsley Family." The Kingsleys were a family of businessmen who held many company stocks in the city. With that fact, Ethan's life completely changed from being poor and humiliated, to becoming the richest and most influential person in town. With the wealth and power he had, he was determined to avenge the humiliation they had inflicted on him.
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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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The unlikely heir - Urban novels & stories

The unlikely heir

Manuelito
Alexander Thompson,son of a billionaire and a prominent business mogul chooses a different path to live after the death of his mother. He's taken in by a woman living in a poor neighborhood and trained till he gets of age and marries his highschool girlfriend, Maya Blackwood. He has a strained relationship with his in-laws as he struggles as a live-in son-in-law. Things take a turn after he gets visited by his brother, proclaiming him heir to their wealthy father's fortune. Having faced pain, betrayal and humiliation from his in-laws and friends,he promises to make every one of them pay as he assumes his role as his father's heir.
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Once Despised, Bastard Billionaire  - Urban novels & stories

Once Despised, Bastard Billionaire

YEMII WRIITES
"I understood that my mother has caused a lot of pain for you and your mother. Despite that, I already made up my mind to find you, Logan. The family's multibillionaire system isn't thriving without a male leader," This is the story of a 26-year-old laundry man who was later sought after by his long-lost Billionaire family, despite having been despised and removed along with his mother from the family. With an endless well of riches at his fingertips, Logan Reed set out on an extraordinary journey, filled with both triumphs and obstacles, to teach a powerful lesson to those who had looked down on him.
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THE URBAN PHOENIX: Arthur Salvatore's rise from the ashes.  - Urban novels & stories

THE URBAN PHOENIX: Arthur Salvatore's rise from the ashes.

Darken Ross
ARTHUR SALVATORE, the useless grandchild of the Salvatore's family. His father resents him and his stepmother humiliates him. He lived a sad life with the only happy thing being that his girlfriend loves him. But even that changes when he catches her cheating. His life takes a big upturn when his grandmother died and they find out that she left most of the wealth to Arthur. Arthur is betrayed by those he calls family and he is at the last level of his life when he activates a system which has a low-level of compatibility. This is not a book with a perfect character. Arthur makes series of mistakes and hard-headed decisions, he goes against the system at the risk of his life. But finally, after a long ride, he finds his footing and purpose to regain all his memory and take back what is rightfully his. Read this book and follow Arthur on his path to power and revenge.
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The Zenith System - Urban novels & stories

The Zenith System

Jaq Drop
Zack's life is teetering on the edge, stuck in a relentless cycle of disappointment and setbacks. But a twist of fate plunges him into an extraordinary adventure and he unlocks his very own Zenith System -- his hidden weapon that can push him upwards into society, showing those who hurt and betrayed him that he is not just a normal convenience store worker. With each mission completed, Zack's power and ability rise. As he becomes more adept at using the system, Zack finds himself entangled in a web of alliances and adversaries. It turns out that he is NOT the only Zenith System user, and that the world he entered is not as alluring as he initially thought. With danger in every corner; the payment that the Zenith System demands; and managing his inner demons -- it is taking his all NOT to fall into the same dark abyss that the current users have found themselves in.
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One True Heir - Urban novels & stories

One True Heir

De Castro
Jake was the last son of Robinson Osborne, the popular billionaire in Luckham. Despised and hated by everyone, even his father, he was forced to flee from his family after the shocking demise of his mother, the only person who cared about him. He met Georgina, a beautiful college girl and fell in love with her. Out of his love for her, he sacrificed his life savings to ensure that she completes her education. A few years later, they got married, but his true identity remained a secret known to him and him alone. He submitted everything he had left home with, just to make sure that Georgina succeeded in her dreams. After all his sacrifices for her, on the 3rd marriage anniversary, he came home and caught his beloved wife cheating with Jackson, a wealthy gold merchant. Worse came to worse when she shoved a shocking divorce letter to his face, ignoring the heartbreak she had caused him. Just when he thought all hope was lost, here comes his father, apologizing for his mistakes and offering him the position of the ONE-TRUE HEIR of his empire.
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The Octillionaire Demon - Urban novels & stories

The Octillionaire Demon

Authoress Annink
Charles Dadon is a runaway heir who hides his true identity even so he suffers terribly in the hands of his inlaws till he gets divorced by his wife who spat on him for been poor, he swears his revenge and luckily things instantly change when he finds out about his inheritance, the hurt and broken man is an Octillionaire.
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Reclaiming my Rich-kid Status - Urban novels & stories

Reclaiming my Rich-kid Status

Am Dcpreit
After his billionaire father is framed by his business rivals, Kagern McHegan spends 3 years in poverty, enduring mockery and humiliation. Even his girlfriend decides to cheat on him, calling him a good-for-nothing boyfriend. At that instant, Kagern's father is found guilty and reclaims his title as the richest man in Cereal City. It's time for Kagern to reclaim his status as a rich kid, too. They will soon regret it.
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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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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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Medici Return: The Ancient Healer - Urban novels & stories

Medici Return: The Ancient Healer

DANEIGHT
After surviving war 15 years ago, Isidore navigated through thorny and humiliating path to save her sister from her heart condition. He lived as a worthless son-in-law of the White's family, and worked with them despite the exploitation of his knowledge and skills. But when his sister died and his wife cheated on him with the doctor who's responsible for the death, Isidore was at lost wandering in his grief. Yet his complicated life takes a hopeful turn when a family heirloom activated, providing him immeasurable knowledge about science and medicine. And a metallic voice of a woman suddenly talked, giving mission to treat his sister. 'Ding!' [Successor of Medici found.] [Ancient Heirloom successfully activated.] [Urgent Mission!] [Urgent Mission!] [Mission: Resurrect younger sister Iris. Failure will result death to the successor.]
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Return of Kevin Steve the son-in-law - Urban novels & stories

Return of Kevin Steve the son-in-law

bilkisu72
Kevin Steve is the live-in son-in-law of the Godfrey's family. He was dispised and humiliated by his in-laws and friends. Danger Lurks around the curtain when Kevin fell prey to a friend in disguise. When all hope was lost, Kevin recieved a deposit of $1,000,000,000 from his late dad on his 25th birthday. Hence, Kevin's life turn around as he become the latest whizz in Milltown.
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