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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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The Next Billionaire
He was overlooked, underestimated… and mopping your floor.
Frank Ashford was supposed to conquer the tech world. But brilliance alone doesn’t pay bills—or buy power. Reduced to cleaning offices in the very system that rejected him, Frank stumbles upon a classified code that could either resurrect a failing empire or destroy it entirely.
His reward? A fast promotion to CEO—and a death sentence.
Inside the boardroom, betrayal brews. Outside, a killer waits. And somewhere between power and survival, Ella—the daughter of the man who gave him a chance—may be the only one who can save him… or break him.
The deeper he digs, the darker the truth becomes.
One code.
One company.
One janitor.
And a war no one sees coming.
Frank Ashford was once the pride of his graduating class—brilliant, ambitious, destined for greatness. But years after leaving university, he finds himself scrubbing toilets and mopping floors at a towering multinational empire that barely knows he exists. Then, a buried code, a desperate company, and a silent war within the boardroom thrust him into the eye of a corporate storm. When Frank solves the impossible, he doesn’t just unlock data—he unlocks power. But with every step forward, he uncovers betrayal, lies, and a deadly conspiracy that could cost him everything—including the only person who ever believed in him.
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The Trampled Son's Awakening
Light shades on the irresistible Liam, a once intimidated and trampled young man. A student of the Opulent University. Pandemonium and fear becomes his second identity as his biggest nightmare "Marcon" sees him not only as a robot to be controlled, but as a puppet for his pleasure.
Liam is Subdued to Molestation and humiliation.
A day comes that the incessant fatal blows unleashed on him becomes his end.
But just as he his soul walks out of its fragile shell, the amulet is soaked.
What secret does the amulet hold?
How did it add to his awakening? How would Liam face his new Fated world?
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My Super Rich System
Jason, a destitute student grappling with the harsh realities of life, is left shattered when his girlfriend callously abandons him for a notorious playboy. Despite Jason's unwavering devotion and genuine affection, he finds himself powerless against her betrayal.
In the depths of his despair, a remarkable phenomenon known as "the system" unexpectedly emerges, transforming Jason's existence in an instant. Suddenly catapulted from poverty to opulence, Jason seizes the opportunity to enact retribution against those who have wronged him, empowered by newfound wealth and influence.
With the tables turned, Jason embarks on a journey of vengeance, determined to right the injustices he has endured.
Yet, as he navigates this newfound world of privilege and opportunity, Jason soon realizes that the path to redemption is fraught with unforeseen challenges and moral dilemmas. Will he succumb to the temptations of his newfound status, or will he emerge victorious, proving that true wealth lies not in material possessions, but in the integrity of one's character?
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The forgotten heir
He was a ruthless mafia who was the successor the visita company. However, the day he was to be declared as the CEO of this famous company, a tragedic accident almost claims his life.
To his family, he was dead but fate proves that he survived and suffering from dementia somewhere in another country.
Here, he loses everything and has to start from scratch.
How would he survive a life of being a pauper?
Would he ever get to see his family who intends to bring up a fake heir to succeed him?
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REBIRTH TO BECOME TRILLIONAIRE HEIR
Kelvin Flynn was left for dead betrayed by the woman he loved. But fate had other plans. A mysterious ring awakens, granting him unimaginable power and a chance at revenge.
Now, Kelvin must navigate a dangerous world of corporate intrigue, supernatural forces, and hidden enemies. As he rises to claim his rightful place as the chairman of Eclipse Group, he discovers that power comes at a price and revenge is never as simple as it seems.
But when the lines between ally and enemy blur, Kelvin must decide. Will he use his power to destroy those who wronged him, or will he rise above his pain and become the leader he was always meant to be?
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I'm not a Killer
"I'm not a killer!"
Daren Navarro was accused of killing his mother-in-law. Daren had to go to jail for a crime he never committed.
After only seven days, Daren was finally released from prison. In that instant, his life changed 180 degrees.
Daren takes on a new identity and embarks on a revenge mission to regain his good name.
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RETURN OF THE WEALTHIEST WARLORD
52 members of William's family were killed in a fierce bomb explosion 9 years ago. Only he and his sister, Kate, survived the plot. They were luckily rescued by Sophia, William's best childhood friend, who was seriously injured during the rescue. 9 years later, William's finally back to Sophia's rescue. This time, whoever caused the death of his beloved ones is deemed to suffer.
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Harborview's Shadow
Kai Gibson has always been ordinary—too ordinary for a city like Harborview, where power, influence, and fear rule every street corner. After losing his father under mysterious circumstances and struggling under crushing debt, Kai is pushed to the edge of survival. But everything changes the night he’s ambushed behind an abandoned mall and a strange surge of energy awakens inside him.
With the rare ability known as Tactical Insight, Kai begins to see the world differently—patterns, threats, weaknesses, pathways to victory even when the odds are against him. Suddenly, the once-weak young man becomes a rising force in Harborview’s underworld.
But Kai’s evolution comes with a price.
Every step forward drags him deeper into a web of enemies: street gangs, corrupt elites, hidden organizations, and people he once trusted. Betrayals strike from unexpected places, and Kai learns that the attack that awakened his power wasn’t random at all—it was planned.
Now trapped between shadowy forces that want to control him and others who want him dead, Kai must level up faster than his enemies expect. Each chapter pushes him through higher stakes:
• deadly ambushes
• shocking betrayals
• growing supernatural abilities
• strategic face-slapping comebacks
• climbing from the lowest rung of society to a position of unstoppable strength
As Kai climbs, he uncovers the truth behind his father’s death, the origins of his new power, and a hidden war brewing beneath the city’s neon lights.
To survive, he must rise.
To win, he must become more than human.
And to uncover the truth, he must be willing to face the darkness inside—and the monsters hiding in plain sight.
Harborview will remember the name Kai Gibson… whether it wants to or not.
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A Comrade
Ashby was born from a rich and intellectual lineage. But he doesn't want to be happy in a safe zone since he is concerned with the deplorable social conditions of the poor and uneducated ones .He struggles all the way to improve the social conditions of that society surrounding with his knightly and manly character he traveled around adventurously physically, morally and mentally regardless of places and origins. Human values are the most important to him.
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A FORTUNE IN FURY: THE SECRET TRILLIONAIRE HEIR
A poor gardener who does his best to take care of those he loves, Adrian is betrayed by his girlfriend and is treated lesser than the dirt of the earth by the family he slaves away for.
What they don't know is that Adrian is the true heir to their father's legacy, as he is the secret heir.
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PHILIP SCOTT: THE LOST HEIR
Philip Scott's ordinary life spirals into chaos when he's framed for financial fraud by the powerful CEO Andrew Lane and his manipulative daughter, Jessica. Wrongfully convicted, Philip's world crumbles as he endures a harrowing 12-year prison sentence, grappling with feelings of betrayal and despair. Just when hope seems lost, an unexpected benefactor orchestrates his release, revealing a shocking truth—Philip is the long-lost heir to the colossal Aton Empire.Thrust into a web of luxury, deceit, and deadly secrets, Philip must navigate his new identity as Frank Aton. Under the stern guidance of his estranged grandfather, Barry Aton, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that links his past to the sinister machinations of Andrew Lane. With the aid of a dedicated private investigator, Clara Lewis, and armed with critical insider information from a loyal prison cellmate, Philip embarks on a perilous quest to expose the corruption that nearly destroyed him.In a high-stakes battle for power, revenge, and redemption, Philip Scott: The Lost Heir keeps readers on the edge of their seats. As alliances shift and deadly secrets are unveiled, one man's fight for justice becomes a pulse-pounding race against time to reclaim his legacy and bring his enemies to their knees.
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THE UPRISING HEIR
You were nothing, Mocked by family. Dumped by your lover. Fired and humiliated in front of a crowd. Rock bottom didn’t just greet you, it crushed you. Then came the letter.
Gold-sealed. Hand-delivered. Signed by the richest consortium the world has never seen.
“Congratulations. You are the sole heir.”
Overnight, you go from broke to untouchable. Private jets. Infinite credit. Empires at your fingertips. The same people who spat on you? Now they’re kneeling.
But money isn’t just power. It’s poison.
With every billion, new enemies surface. Dark secrets claw their way into the light. And the ones closest to you? They’re the first to sharpen their knives.
Now, you’re in a world where loyalty is currency, and betrayal is the cost of doing business.
This isn’t a rags-to-riches story.
It’s a war.
Can you rise as the king of the new world…
Or will the throne devour you before you ever sit on it?
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The Fool's Gold
I am a fool in a world I cannot comprehend, but in my world, I am an Ace." ~ Sultan Armstrong.
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EXTRACT:
Sultan's own reflection in the water, the Fool, began to animate, mouthing the words he was saying.
Huh?!
Sultan's eyes widened in disbelief.
"What the hell?" Sultan whispered, stepping back from the pool. "W..what are you?" His voice rose, tinged with fear.
...... "I am you. You are me. I am the Fool. You are the Fool. We are the Fool."
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James Parker: The Return Of The Billionaire's Young Master
James Parker had to face disgrace and humiliation in the hands of his colleagues at his place of work, Sky Corporation.
He was always bullied by them and making all the matter worse, he caught his girlfriend having an affair with the Supervisor.
Having catching the two of them in the cat, they both decided to make him go through hell by lying against him and he was chased out of the company.
Heartbroken and devastated, he was about losing hope and everything when suddenly he realized he was the Young Master of a world known Billionaire.
James Parker planned to get revenge on everyone who hates and despises him. Get to read about James's Story in The Return of the Billionaire's Young Master.
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The Castaway Billionaire
"Report, commander. The body of a man, with Niko as the accused, was found in the living room with extensive bruises all over."
Niko couldn't move at all; he was in shock about what lay ahead. Eventually, a police officer forcibly removed Niko from the apartment to question him further.
Will Niko be able to uncover the plot against him? What could be the motive behind this setup?
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Useless son in-law reincarnated as a crimelord
After Lucas got cheated on and killed by his wife and her lover, he found himself reborn as the youngest son of a notorious gang leader called Herbert Blackwood.
He was given a second chance to live, and all he planned to do with the opportunity was to get revenge on those who ended his life.
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His Redemption
Chris is an intelligent man who gives his all for a woman who can't reciprocate his love.
Liana used him for her education and made sure he was humiliated over and over especially when he needed her the most when his father died.
He finally found his grandfather and mother who were out to help him regain his father's company after his father's death.
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The Contracted Heart of the Billionaire Heir
Donald had a contract marriage with his wife to raise funds to save his grandpa, upon recovery of his grandpa he found out he was from a rich family and 100,000 dollars is what the grandpa could afford to pay in a twinkle of an eye. He could always leave the marriage if he felt he was no longer valued... His wife on the other hand had her lover David back into her life. What happens when the billionaire heir Donald finds out about it?
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THE HEIR OF FORTUNE
They crushed his pride. Stole his dignity. Left him with nothing but the bitter taste of humiliation, But the world wasn’t done with Aiden Cole. Not yet.
In a single day, he went from broke to billionaire, from beggar to heir of a mysterious trillion-dollar empire. Now the streets that once spat on him will kneel. His enemies? Powerless. His past? A weapon. And the elite world he steps into? Deadlier than he ever imagined.
Money makes the world spin, but for Aiden, it’s about to make the world burn.
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Overcoming the systems
The world is a place of power level and competition between all the inhabitants of the world, including people with systems that represent less than 1% of the inhabitants. Their presence is very dangerous in any country, so they are hunted like beasts everywhere and captured to take away their system and return them to normal.
Alison is a kid with a pretty basic system, but she has learned to harness it to outperform everyone else her age. However, he got into a lot of trouble because of his physique and giving a false image to others. Many girls start looking for him, and he gets in trouble for it. This leads him to get into a fight with one of his friends and causes a lot of damage to the place where he got into a fight, which he couldn't pay for. So the owners of a school offer to pay the debt if he enrolls in the school and represents them in some games. He accepts, but when he enters there he finds a rather strange boy who just got his system and is likely to be discovered, and it is imminent that they start looking for more people like him. Faced with the uncertainty he feels, he decides to help him to get better and not raise suspicions of others, but things will not be as easy as he thought.
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