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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Douglas's Triumph and Their Regret - Urban novels & stories

Douglas's Triumph and Their Regret

Mel Hope
Douglas Garnett was born to save PortVarter. But once his victories served their purpose, the Governor discarded him, exploiting Douglas's sacrifices to amass power and wealth. The ultimate betrayal came when his fiancée—the Governor’s own daughter—abandoned him to marry the heir of a prominent family, treating Douglas like nothing more than trash beneath her feet. Now, cast aside and burning with the sting of betrayal, Douglas must decide: will he fade into the shadows, or will he return to show them what a true savior is capable of? The stage is set, but this time, it’s Douglas who holds the reins!
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Once Downtrodden; Now Divine - Urban novels & stories

Once Downtrodden; Now Divine

Dorchester
After two years in prison, Donald Smith returns to a world that cast him aside — and to the woman who betrayed him for a richer man. She, her lover, and everyone around her mocks him only to realize too late the real identity of the man she threw away...
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Reality Game Changer  - Urban novels & stories

Reality Game Changer

Alexander King
To save his grievously ill mother, broke college student Alex takes a shady deal to test black market software for a mysterious hacker. He must install the illegal update in his favorite virtual reality game, Elysium Quest. But Alex quickly realizes the hacked program triggers consequences reaching far beyond just getting his gaming account banned. Soon he's battling ruthless gamers determined to exploit the technology at all costs, evading escalating legal investigations, and making dangerous choices that push his moral limits. In a world where virtual and reality intertwine, Alex will risk everything to acquire the funds for a miracle cure. Along with help from his quick-witted childhood friend Emma, Alex is thrust into a high-stakes adventure full of combat, intrigue, and life-altering twists. As he masters new abilities, uncovers hidden truths, and fights for more than just survival, he learns what power and integrity mean when your back's against the wall.
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From Scorn to Sparkling; The son-in-law's Redemption.  - Urban novels & stories

From Scorn to Sparkling; The son-in-law's Redemption.

Rodney D. Shay
As Romsey arrives to surprise Fiona on her birthday, he stumbles upon a scene that shatters his world: his wife tightened in the arms of another man, her head buried in his deceit. Betrayed and heartbroken, he confronts her only to face a shocking revelation—her own family conspired against him. With nothing left to lose, Romsey vows to expose their deceit, only to be met with ridicule and scorn by his in-laws. But just as he prepares to leave, he uncovers a truth that changes everything. Now, armed with newfound power, Romsey must decide how to confront his adversaries. Will he seek revenge, or rise above their treachery? And what will the world make of his transformation? Join us on this thrilling journey where the hands of time reveal secrets, betrayals, and the ultimate redemption. Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for a rollercoaster ride of emotions and revelations!
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My Life in Prison  - Urban novels & stories

My Life in Prison

OUSA
"My Life in Prison" is a novel about two characters, Jay and Spider, who find themselves serving time in a correctional facility. Jay is a first-time offender, facing a harsh reality as he adapts to life behind bars. On the other hand, Spider is a seasoned inmate who takes Jay under his wing and teaches him the ropes of surviving in prison. As Jay navigates through the challenges and dangers of prison life, he forms a close bond with Spider, learning about the latter's troubled past and how he ended up in prison. Through their conversations and experiences, Jay gains a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system and its flaws. As the two men serve their sentences, they both face personal and ethical dilemmas that test their character and their friendship. Jay must choose between staying true to his principles or conforming to the harsh reality of prison life. Meanwhile, Spider must come to terms with the mistakes he has made and decide whether he wants to continue down the path of crime or turn his life around. "My Life in Prison" is a thought-provoking and moving novel about the impact of the criminal justice system on those who are incarcerated and the relationships that form within the prison walls. It raises important questions about the humanity of prisoners and the justice system's role in rehabilitating individuals.
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I WON THE LOTTERY!! - Urban novels & stories

I WON THE LOTTERY!!

Pen🖊 Dragon
Jack thought hitting rock bottom was the worst thing that could happen—until he struck gold. Fired. Betrayed. Humiliated. Jack’s life collapses in a single day. The love of his life laughs behind his back, his friend at the office stabs him in his back, his aunts finally show their true colors after his dad died, and the world seems determined to spit on his face. Then, while drowning his sorrows in a dingy bar, a wrinkled lottery ticket in his jacket pocket turns out to be worth $2 million dollars. Overnight, Jack goes from a broken man to the most eligible bachelor in the city. He lives the life of a king. However, wealth does strange things to a wounded heart. Now, he isn’t chasing Samantha’s love or his wicked, greedy, purse-loving aunts. He’s inviting them to witness what they gave up. With each dollar spent, each luxury acquired, Jack isn’t trying to move on—he’s trying to rewrite history. But money can't heal betrayal. It only puts a spotlight on it. And Jack’s not sure whether he won the lottery… or if the lottery just unlocked a part of him best left buried.
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King Lewis In Chicago Prison - the useless son of a Baker - Urban novels & stories

King Lewis In Chicago Prison - the useless son of a Baker

Jenika
One would think that once your father becomes a billionaire your problems are solved, not for Lewis. Managing a cut of five percent share from his father's property, he owned a café in the middle of the city. One day, a stolen necklace worth billion dollars was found in his café, Lewis was forcefully accused and arrested. All his rights were taken away as he was a nobody with just a five percent share of property. Abandoned with no friends nor family to support him, Lewis was left alone to rot in the prison of Chicago until a young woman showed up in his life, spiraling him upward from the useless son to the infamous King Lewis.
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Billionaire's Secret Enemy  - Urban novels & stories

Billionaire's Secret Enemy

Ebenz
Mike’s father, Jack, was falsely accused of stealing a priceless necklace and was sent to prison. While in prison, Jack was mistreated, denied medical care, and died while serving his unjust sentence. Now, his son, Mike, is determined to get revenge on the billionaire who had his father falsely imprisoned. He will stop at nothing to get justice for his father, even if it means putting his own life at risk. With nothing left to lose, he embarks on a quest for vengeance that will take him to the darkest corners of the billionaire's empire.
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The Supreme Power Behind a Wheelchair - Urban novels & stories

The Supreme Power Behind a Wheelchair

Nameless Swordman
Three years ago, a once-mighty warlord married the heiress of a powerful family to honor his late grandfather’s will. What was meant to be a shield of protection soon turned into a personal hell. Weakened and stripped of his former glory, he became the target of scorn and cruelty from his wife’s family. When betrayal struck from those closest to her, tearing apart everything she had built, walking away seemed like the only option. But her husband refused to give up—on their marriage, on her, or on himself. With the brilliant mind and tactical genius that once made him a legend, he vowed to take back everything that had been stolen. Amid family intrigue, hidden conspiracies, and enemies lurking in the shadows, they uncover a truth: true strength isn’t found in the body, but in an unyielding heart. And as betrayal pulls them closer, could the love they’ve long ignored finally take root?
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The Young Billlionaire's Vengeance - Urban novels & stories

The Young Billlionaire's Vengeance

Ama
Alistair, who becomes an orphan at five, is manipulated into marriage, disowned by his own family and treated like a pawn by his in laws, but life takes a turn. However, within that turn lies deep hidden secrets, wars and betrayal lurking in its shadows, which ought to be unraveled. Will this Young Billionaire unravel these secrets or be consumed by those shadows? Dive into the electrifying pages of the THE YOUNG BILLIONAIRE’S VENGEANCE to uncover the journey that awaits.
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You Are Not Alone - Urban novels & stories

You Are Not Alone

Khadija Jamal
After the death of his mother Tania Paracha, Hadi brought back his sister to his father’s house, being a child raised in a broken family had affected his personality but his sister’s is worse. Taking charge of his mother’s business he works hard to prosper it before handing it over to his sister, however, their success was not appreciated by their enemies, the past is still effecting their life and Hadi is eager to resolve all those issues once and all, his father Ali Paracha is a great help to him. Their parent’s separation is a big question for Hadi and his sister, but soon they learn it was to keep them safe only. Determined to find out the reason and fighting with their enemy, they pass through every hardship, as that’s the only thing their enemy doesn’t want.
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Execute The Billionaire In Disguise  - Urban novels & stories

Execute The Billionaire In Disguise

PAIGE
Dexter’s kidney was rejected after donating it for his dying girlfriend. With the failed transplant, his kidney was gone! That failed procedure was the beginning of his problems as he was sent into an immediate coma. Since his body couldn’t function properly without his normal kidneys, his beloved mother gave hers up for him and ended up dead. His bills accumulated! Betrayed, defrauded, used and treated like trash, Dexter decides to end it all until being a blood donor changed his life forever. Now, he’s not the poor Dexter Wilson, but the multimillionaire’s grandson, ready to take over the family’s Empire… Will he succeed on this mission with his grandfather’s enemies lurking around?
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RISE OF THE STUDENT BILLIONAIRE   - Urban novels & stories

RISE OF THE STUDENT BILLIONAIRE

Azeez Dada
Lucas Johnson was nothing more than a poor, overlooked student. He was mocked, humiliated, and used as a pawn by the wealthy elite. But everything changed the day he inherited his family’s vast empire. Overnight, the bullied became untouchable, armed with wealth, power, and a burning desire for vindication. Yet, freedom and fortune came at a cost. Lucas quickly discovers that his university rivals aren’t the only enemies plotting against him. Betrayal lurks in the most unexpected places. Amongst his friends, lovers, and even his own family harbor secrets that could destroy him. To survive, Lucas must scale through a treacherous world of corporate warfare, social power plays, and family conspiracies. He’ll need brains, strategy, and a ruthless streak he never knew he had to outwit those who underestimated him—and reclaim what was always rightfully his. In a world where status defines survival, Lucas must rise—or be crushed under the weight of his inheritance.
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Gaijin - Urban novels & stories

Gaijin

Illo
Iriasu is a half-Japanese boy that moved away from Japan when he was very young, due to mental problems and personal problems Iriasu wants to return back to his roots and experience high-school there but he is unable to, he isn't used to live in Japan but he wanted to go there since he was a kid, he could only see Japan only through images and tales from his dad. Thankfully a once in a life time chance came to Iriasu that allowed him to travel to Japan. Will the boy make the most of his 3 year experience there?
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The Last Sovereign - Urban novels & stories

The Last Sovereign

Nox Law
When the head of the Anderson family passes away, chaos engulfs the family empire, threatening its collapse. Joshua Smith, a former protégé repaying his mentor’s kindness, steps in to restore order and bring prosperity back to the family’s legacy. But just as Joshua prepares to end the internal strife once and for all, he is betrayed by his own wife, who conspires with the governor's faction to frame him!
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The Maimic Drillionaire - Urban novels & stories

The Maimic Drillionaire

Waveno
Oliver Storm ran away from his family at a young age, after his father turned him into a killing machine and planned to marry him off as a contract husband to a business partners daughter, although his disappearance leads him into a clan of Mafias who realize Oliver has a supernatural death loom Gift that threatens every other Mafia Clan - Lords. This leads him to fall back into a disguise, in the same marriage he escaped from to save his life, hence little did Oliver Storm know - He was the Heir to a Ultra-Trillion corporation and now a target of not just Trillionaire tycoons but Mafias too, hence, it gets even torturous in the hands of his wife who cheats on him and his mother inlaw who treats him like garbage before everyone, but things turn around when Oliver accepts his inheritance and retaliates a devastateful revenge! For He is Maim! The Maimic Drillionaire!
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The Insurmountable Rise Of Ethan Watson - Urban novels & stories

The Insurmountable Rise Of Ethan Watson

Kaylee
Ethan Watson, a pauper, on a quest to finally fit into the elegant family of his wife, Melissa Graham, gets into a ghastly car accident planned by his father-in-law, Mr. Eric Graham. Ethan awakes from an induced coma to the news of being the rightful heir to the Watson conglomerate. Feeling excited, he couldn't wait to tell his wife and her family the good news with the hopes of earning their respect and admiration, only to be welcomed with divorce papers and the news of Melissa getting married to another man, Jason Miller. Enraged and backed up by his newfound wealth, he vows to make all of them pay and regret the day they ever messed with him.
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Ex-Convict Attack - Urban novels & stories

Ex-Convict Attack

Poem Qi
Santiago must accept the injustice caused by his college friends. He was sentenced to life in prison. One day he was visited by a lawyer and promised him to be released. But he must be willing to cooperate to get revenge on the most influential person in his city.
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War God Returns: Lein Ashford  - Urban novels & stories

War God Returns: Lein Ashford

BOSSSESamaaaa
Five years ago, Lein Ashford lost everything in a single night—his father died before his eyes, his family company was stolen, and he was betrayed by his own wife before being sent to the deadliest battlefield. Now, he's returned to Corholt City not as the weak young man he once was, but as a feared legend—a war god and medical god with boundless wealth and influence. With his mother and younger sister having been tortured for five years as slaves in their own home, Lein comes with one purpose: to destroy the traitorous Anthony family, reclaim everything that was stolen, and ensure they kneel crying and begging for mercy at his family's feet.
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Jason White: The Consortium's Dominant  - Urban novels & stories

Jason White: The Consortium's Dominant

Violet Hunts
Jason White stood next to the glass wall of his office, reminiscing about the past. Treated like filth. Looked down on by his wife and in-laws. Betrayed by those he once cared about. As secrets from the past and present came flooding in, the man they knew became more than they had imagined him to be. With his discovered identities, will Jason take over the world, or will the world take him down?
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