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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My Great Fortune System  - Urban novels & stories

My Great Fortune System

Pen Ninja
Gray Adams grew up with nothing but long shifts and calloused hands. After losing his last job and facing eviction, he thought his life was over. Then, on a rain-soaked night, a voice echoed in his mind: [Welcome to the Great Fortune System.] That single message changed everything. The System offered missions tied to money, ambition, and discipline—rewarding him for smart investments, confidence, and courage. As Gray climbed from broke laborer to rising entrepreneur, he discovered that real power demanded more than wealth. When success tempts corruption and rivals try to destroy him, Gray must choose between becoming another ruthless billionaire or staying true to himself
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A single father with a system - Urban novels & stories

A single father with a system

Kentaro12100
Robert Adams, a 25-year-old divorced man with a four-year-old daughter, will have to work in Chicago with his technological advance system in order to create the largest American technology company with which to give his daughter a decent life. However, his path will not be easy since many of his inventions will touch the markets established by the huge transnational companies in the country, so it will be a fight between the old and the technological advance brought by Robert.
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The Hated Millionaire Heir - Urban novels & stories

The Hated Millionaire Heir

Aaron Mutua
Fear, rejection, despise, all this negative energy circumnavigated Ricky. He never wanted to join the Mason's family and neither did the Mason's want him in their family, but a promise forced the two together. But Ricky being the foster child with the Mason name didn't mean he was family, he was never welcomed since he step foot. Assaulted, hated, abused, Ricky felt the inhumane and the beastiality locked in the depths of man. He struggles to hold on to dear life, while in this very mansion. When the furnace becomes too hot he takes to the skies. He flees to seek his origin and only one person knew, his guardian angel Madison. His absence creates a final heaven in the Masons but meanwhile the family crumbles day by day. Eventually Ricky discovers he was the heir of a millionaire business tycoon whose identity was kept secret. This changes everything, while Ricky strives to the peaks of success and wealth, the Mason's collapse down to the rubble's and back to dust.
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The Secret Billionaire:Revenge o’clock  - Urban novels & stories

The Secret Billionaire:Revenge o’clock

Gloria Writes
Raymond, a househusband, is being treated awfully by his wife and his family. Not only that, he gets into a huge debt for trying all he can to impress his wife. All to no avail, he is kicked out of his matrimony home. Unbeknownst to him, he is the heir to a multibillionaire, and finding out is one step away from ruining the lives that once made his like hell.
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This Life As A 2nd Generation Villain  - Urban novels & stories

This Life As A 2nd Generation Villain

Spirit Immortal
Qian Jun (mc) : What I a 30 year old man transmigrated as 18 year villain chaebol, but why the f** the plot so cliche. Heroine(1) : Why is this guy so hateful and scumy compared to that guy. Protagonist (1) : Why are these " crazy mad scientists" know about my power, who told them? Protagonist(2) : Why is my sister in that bastard arms? Protagonist (3): What your only sister, here my whole family's women are in that bastard arms. Qian Jun : Whole world is my chess board, I'll play with anyone women and who go against me...heh... no matter even if it's heaven sons...they will suffer...hehe...what you think I'll kill them...nah ....death is too light for these species. Heroines  : Why is that guy cold smile more attractive than those guys fake kindness. Qian Jun : Hahaha ...these arrogant puny guys, did they leave their brain with their creator. These delusional guys are the only brainless guys in the whole plot. Heroines : I'm sure Qian Jun will pamper me. Qian Jun : hehehe....here you will earn for my 'villain love' not the other way around girls. ......... Please add the book to your library. I'll upload all days, except when I'm sick or has some emergency. So please show this work some support. I'll upload more chapters on readers demand.
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Edward loyld: Rise of the underated biochemist  - Urban novels & stories

Edward loyld: Rise of the underated biochemist

Lovstylez
"Sandra!!!" Edward screamed in shock, seeing his wife stripped naked in the bathroom with Richard, the CEO of the biggest pharmaceutical company in the world. She had told him that Mr. Richard was just a business partner helping her grow her business, but unfortunately, Edward bumped into them when he was cleaning the bathrooms in the company. Enraged, he engaged Richard in a fight, which led to him being sentenced to 20 years in prison for assault. In prison, he got visitors. "Young Mr. Loyld, it's time to embrace your full potential and avenge all your enemies," a wealthy-looking man said respectfully as a fleet of luxurious cars parked in front of him. ______ Edward was a poor boy who worked as a janitor in a pharmaceutical company. He was always being bullied and harassed. But things turned around for him when he was given a book that had all the formulas to cure any disease in the world. Having become influential, he promised to bring chaos to all the rich men who insulted him while he was a janitor. He brought their businesses down and made them beg at his feet for mercy! ---
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Son In Law to Secret Heir  - Urban novels & stories

Son In Law to Secret Heir

Sam Liu
Melvin was taken aback, exclaiming, "What!? How could you have two sons-in-law when Naira is married to me?!" He stared in disbelief at his mother-in-law, who responded with a cruel smile. "Because she's going to divorce you!" she sneered. A sinking feeling enveloped Melvin as if the ground had been pulled from under him. He felt utterly humiliated when her laughter further punctuated his situation. Enduring a wretched existence in his wife's home, subjected to insults and disdain, Melvin's life took an unexpected twist when his grandfather called. The offer to rejoin the family business provided a glimmer of hope. Would Naira proceed with the divorce upon learning the truth? Would his mother-in-law's treatment persist? And could Melvin contemplate a return after all he'd been through?
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The Ghost Code - Urban novels & stories

The Ghost Code

Sami Yang
They thought he was dead. They buried the truth with his name. But legends don’t die—they go dark. Darius Raines, code-named “Ghost,” was the government’s best weapon—an elite hacker and black-ops operative until the day he vanished in a fiery car explosion. Officially pronounced dead, Darius walked away from the lies, burned everything that tethered him to the system, and became a shadow in a city drowning in corruption. Five years later, Atlanta is a battleground. Billion-dollar empires are built on secrets, bodies disappear with no questions asked, and the same corrupt officials who tried to kill Darius now run the city from behind closed doors. But Ghost is back. And he’s not here for mercy. With a custom-built AI surveillance system and a hidden network of rogue insiders, Darius launches an all-out war against the syndicate that turned his life into a lie. His mission? Expose the Ghost Code—a black-file project that links murder, money laundering, and mind control to the highest levels of government. The catch? The only person who can help him unlock it is Amira Cole—the one woman who once believed in him and now believes he’s a traitor. Hunted by law enforcement, betrayed by his own team, and forced into a deadly cat-and-mouse game with the most dangerous man in America, Darius must choose: Save the city or save his soul. The Ghost Code is an urban mystery thriller that will grip your throat and refuse to let go. Full of brutal twists, high-tech warfare, street justice, psychological warfare, and a heart-wrenching romance, this is not just a fight for redemption—it’s a war for the truth. And in Darius’s world, the truth is never free.
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Serving Revenge - Urban novels & stories

Serving Revenge

G. Chelangat
They say forgive and forget, but then again, revenge is a dish best served cold. *** Julian Ford thought he knew everything about his life until he discovered that the parents he thought were dead were alive and incredibly wealthy. Now he had the means to get revenge on all the people who had destroyed his life and made it a living hell.
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The Invicible Damien Malone - Urban novels & stories

The Invicible Damien Malone

Author Bellion
"Chairman, behold your inheritance. The Nexus Empire and $960 billion, all at your command. The world awaits your next move." *Betrayed by his girlfriend, abandoned by those he cherished and called poor by almost everybody he met, Damien Malone's world crumbled. It was then that he learned of his deceased long lost father and the huge business empire bestowed upon him to govern. With trillions in his account and unlimited resources within his grasp, he vowed to command respect. His enemies would tremble in fear, and those that once called him poor would humbly beg for forgiveness at his feet.
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NICHOLAS STEAVE : The Secret Heir - Urban novels & stories

NICHOLAS STEAVE : The Secret Heir

Princes Auntum
Nicholas Steave had to feel the bitterness of the life he lived, living as unemployed and having a wife who had an affair with his best friend who was considered much richer. More than that, his wife’s family always thought that Nicholas Steave was nothing but a burden, a useless jobless man, and also a parasite who had to be exterminated. Until one night, a small miracle happened. Nicholas received news that he was the 20th descendant of the business empire Eternita Hills, which had a wealth limit that would never run out even up to tens of generations. Nicholas then took revenge for what had been done by everyone who had hurt him and lived a new life as a respectable rich man that even all women wanted to be his wife. How was Nicholas Steave’s good day? Can he get a better wife than his former wife?
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Mr Nobody  - Urban novels & stories

Mr Nobody

Winter
What lies beneath the surface of a man who grew up abandoned by his birth parents? A childhood marred by the trials of an orphanage, only to be thrust into a world of even greater adversity after adoption—where he found himself entangled in a web of struggle and darkness, culminating in the ultimate act of taking a life. Jeremy became a mere shell, a living corpse, his existence a mere obligation. Even amidst wealth and power, his heart remained shrouded in sorrow and despair. Until he encountered Melissa Williams—the epitome of boundless optimism, radiating humor and cheerfulness. Will she become the catalyst that breathes life into his weary soul? Can Melissa turn Jeremy's world upside down and chart a new path filled with hope and redemption? Embark on a captivating journey as these two individuals collide, their lives intertwining in unexpected ways. Unveil the transformative power of human connection, and discover if Melissa holds the key to unlocking the depths of Jeremy's tormented existence.
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THE STARK'S LEGACY: Rise of Felix Stark  - Urban novels & stories

THE STARK'S LEGACY: Rise of Felix Stark

RedCEE
Seven year old Felix Stark had passed out when his dad rushed into the fire and pulled him out. A bloodshed like never before but every beginning has an end and they were lucky to see the end but a happy feared, rich and respected family was torn. With his memory wiped out, Felix Stark grew away from his parents, bullying was a daily bread for him, but when he was reunited with his family, a lot was bound to change. How much more when he regains his memory? Another war might be brewing for his kind.. but all of that was tied to one amulet around his neck...
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THE SUBSTITUTE HUSBAND BECAME HIS WIFE'S BOSS - Urban novels & stories

THE SUBSTITUTE HUSBAND BECAME HIS WIFE'S BOSS

Al-Razzaq
For three years, Diego Herrera was mocked as nothing more than a “substitute husband.” His wife sneered, “Diego, you were never my man—you were Alejandro’s replacement.” Humiliated, treated like a parasite, Diego endured in silence. Until the night he walked away. What no one knew? The man they despised was the God of Martial Arts, a healer feared in every hospital, and a hidden CEO whose empire made generals and billionaires kneel. “Diego, you’re worthless!” Isabella spat. He looked at her once, cold and final. “Worthless men don’t make CEOs tremble.” From boardrooms to battlefields, his name will shake nations. Doctors, generals, tycoons—every one bows before him. And every woman who once laughed at him now fights to catch his eye. Heiresses, celebrities, even daughters of the most powerful families… all whisper the same thing—they want him. But Diego has no need to chase. He is the storm. The boss. The man untouchable. “You’ll crawl back to me!” Isabella mocked. He smiled faintly. “No. You’ll kneel.”
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The Extraordinary Son-in-law - Urban novels & stories

The Extraordinary Son-in-law

Amazing Writes
Betrayed and exiled from his family, brutally attacked and left to die, Ethan forged a new path for himself by the help of a stranger who saved his life. Now in a new city and trying to put his past behind him, he is betrayed by his wife and kicked out of the family. Left with no choice, Ethan agrees to a contract marriage with his female boss who found interest in him because of his martial arts skills. Ethan faces a battle of disdain from his new in-laws and his bossy wife but unknown to everyone, he is the most powerful man in the world and the supreme leader of an ancient Order which controlled all the major families and corporations.
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HIDDEN LEGACY : THE FAME OF THE FORGOTTEN HEIR - Urban novels & stories

HIDDEN LEGACY : THE FAME OF THE FORGOTTEN HEIR

Gardenia blooms
"HIDDEN LEGACY: The Fame of the Forgotten Heir" In the midst of the bustling city of Pineville, the forgotten heir, Benjamin Jonathan Anderson's story begins. Cast away by the Anderson family, Benjamin's dismal life takes a turn when he encounters Davis Campbell, a wealthy and generous man. Ben lives with him, but conflicts with Davis' family are inevitable. Moreover, Benjamin is arranged to marry Davis' granddaughter, Olivia Edward Davis, who initially dislikes him, even despising him. Ben struggles amidst Olivia's family's scorn and the mockery of his brother-in-law, Matthew Edward Davis. Slander separates Ben and Olivia, and Benjamin is once again cast aside, disappearing without a trace. However, Olivia, who has fallen in love with him, is haunted by regret. Fueled by her desire to find Ben and mend their relationship, Olivia sets out on a quest. The struggles of the past and hidden secrets come to light. Ben is forced back to Pineville, appointed as the primary heir of Anderson family. However, it turns out there are significant mysteries and secrets within the Anderson family that Ben has just discovered. Olivia is still searching for him, harboring a deep sense of regret. Will fate bring them together again, and what is the significant secret of the Anderson family that only Ben can unveil? "Hidden Legacy: The Fame of the Forgotten Heir" is an urban tale filled with family intrigues, unrequited love, and hidden secrets behind the wealth and power of the Anderson family. Alongside Ben, embark on a journey towards a truth that changes destinies, leading the Anderson family to where they rightfully belong.
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Return of the supreme Consortium heir - Urban novels & stories

Return of the supreme Consortium heir

Flourish Tony
Blurb: Brandley Stark and his mother Stella endured relentless humiliation from his step father Jacob Morgan and his half brother Alex Morgan because of his wretched way of life. Brandley's suffering reached a heartbreaking climax when Via Turkey, his girlfriend betrayed him by becoming engaged to Alex his half brother. Deceived by Alex his half brother to come for a family meeting, Brandley and his mother meets a party instead. It was the engagement party of Alex and Via. They were both humiliated and thrown out of the party after his step father forces his mother to sign his divorce papers. Someone from the party recognises Brandley's true identity as the son of Philip Stark son to the most influential family in the whole of Westend country. Empowered by his lineage, Brandley vowed to rise above his circumstances, to seek justice against the Morgans for all the pain they inflicted upon him and his family and to exact revenge to reclaim his dignity, determined to overturn the injustices he had endured. Will he succeed or will the secrets buried within the Stark's consortium drag him down? Find out!
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Aiden's Takeover - Urban novels & stories

Aiden's Takeover

Silvia Brown
Aiden Maverick; born of circumstances, starved for revenge against George and mistaken identity with a complicated life. He turns out to be the original son of Ares Maverick, the richest billionaire mafia boss in Guilford. Aiden Maverick, desperate for a soulmate got betrayed by his Ex-girlfriend, Stacy, but vowed to be a loyal husband to Stephanie Richard not withstanding the power of attraction he has for Laura and Sienna. He divorced later. Would he survive? What about a soulmate? Does he have what it takes to dissolve his father's nemesis? Take a ride with me.
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True Heir In Disguise  - Urban novels & stories

True Heir In Disguise

Your Girl
Jonas, an ordinary delivery boy, got spotted by the country's richest person. In desperation to collect money for his sister's surgery and debt that was piling on his head for years, he accepted the offer and became the Heir of the Smith family overnight. Now facing many problems and troubles every day, he must act like the true heir of the Smith Family. But the real heir of the Smith Family has earned his title of tyranny and villain. A person like Jonas, who has been kind and tolerant from childhood, would he be able to pull off this villain character? Or will he try to become the best of himself, and change Andrien Smith's character from the scratch? As an heir, he must do whatever it takes to keep his position in the company and family. But people have started to get suspicious about his identity.
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The Rise of Mackin Jones  - Urban novels & stories

The Rise of Mackin Jones

Adran Dé Knightingale
The smart guy is rejected by his whole family, hated by his in-laws, and betrayed by the love of his life. But he finds a gem that makes him a trillionaire. The door of revenge and payback is flung open as he becomes a shock for his wife, family, and those who humiliated him. He is denied the heir of his family by Drake and starts to battle for it. Will Jones get revenge or forgive them? How will Mackin Jones crush his enemies and reign among the friends and foes he is? You will be surely taken along with all the answers as the story unfolds.
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