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 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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THE HEIR TO LUXURY IN DISGUISE - Urban novels & stories

THE HEIR TO LUXURY IN DISGUISE

Shining Moon
Everyone often laughs and belittles Adam Andreson because they see him as a poor son-in-law with unclear origins. But, actually he is the heir to a secret rich family. He would repay his evil brother in-laws and those who belittled him by slapping their faces.
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From Barman to Bossman  - Urban novels & stories

From Barman to Bossman

Diyary
"Boss, we couldn't find her" "Boss?" Lana was surprised at the way Nathaniel was referred to. "You are the Boss they were taking about?" Nathaniel raised a brow "Yes, anything wrong with that? If there's nothing please excuse me, I've got something important to take care of" And he left just like that, like she was never someone important to him at a point in time. ** Nathaniel was ready to sell even his soul if it meant making his girlfriend satisfied. He was a poor man who only had to make do with his work at the night bar but because of his demanding girlfriend, he had to work several jobs in order to make ends meet. Everything was going well until he saw his girlfriend walk into the hotel he was working at with another man. As if it wasn't enough that she was cheating on him, she wasn't even guilty and even mocked him for being poor. He left the hotel heartbroken and it was at that moment a payment of several billions of dollars was made to him. In the midst of his confusion, an Ashton Martin stopped in front of him and some men in black stepped out. "Young master, finally you've been found" turns out he was the lost son of a Billionaire Mafia Don. Now with him at the very top, it was his turn to make people dance to his tune.
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The blind man's chronicle  - Urban novels & stories

The blind man's chronicle

Inkspill
Zaiden's parents were killed when he was just 10 years old in a brutal attack, leaving him with nothing. Fueled by a desire for revenge, he pushed himself relentlessly in training, determined to grow stronger. Yet, this intense drive led him to strain his body beyond its limits—even as a young boy—and he went blind because of it. His family abandoned him, and he became a beggar, struggling through a haggard life. All the while, he desperately sought a cure for his blindness, but the final key was elusive: he needed tears of true love. However, love was something he never found. Every woman he met mocked him, dismissing his dreams—until one day, he received an unexpected call. "Your lord, we have awaited you all these years. We deserve punishment for taking so long." "Your lord, ten billion dollars is now in your account." Around this time, Zaiden met Cynthia, a blind woman with a modest and kind spirit. He resolved to protect her, to find a cure for her blindness as well as his own, and to give her the world—if only she could be the one to offer him the true love he needed to finally restore his sight. {This story has captivated millions of readers. Will you be one of them?}.
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God Of war: Bloody Revenge - Urban novels & stories

God Of war: Bloody Revenge

Wheezpen
Victoria’s world comes crashing down when her six-year-old daughter, Amelia, is diagnosed with a fatal heart condition. With just three days to gather $1.2 million for life-saving surgery, she turns to the only man who might help—Stiles, the father Amelia has never met. But Stiles is no ordinary man. Five years ago, he was left for dead in a betrayal that wiped out his entire family. Now, he has risen from the ashes—a warlord feared across nations, the undefeated "God of War." At the height of his power, leading an army of thousands, he receives a call that shakes him to his core: He has a daughter. And she’s dying. Now, the world will witness what happens when the God of War unleashes his fury—not on an enemy army, but on an entire city that dared to stand in his way. When a father returns for his daughter, hell follows.
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RISE OF TYRONE, THE ENTITLED BILLIONAIRE  - Urban novels & stories

RISE OF TYRONE, THE ENTITLED BILLIONAIRE

Sweeterman
Tyrone is left heartbroken when his soon to be bride ditches him for riches, devastated, he drinks himself to a stupor but then hopes surge for him when he discovers that he is the long lost son of the most wealthiest man in the country, Tyrone will go on to inherit his father's wealth and become the most powerful man in the country, but just when life starts to go well for Throne, his own biological brother begins to plot his own downfall, and his ex girlfriend now seeks for Tyrone's forgiveness after the humiliation she has caused him.
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Son Of The Mafia Family - Urban novels & stories

Son Of The Mafia Family

Neru angi
'Our school servant' that's what Leon Mysandra was called by people, because he would do anything to earn money to survive. During his three years at an exclusive school, he always received a scholarship. The Baron hates Leon because of his disgusting poverty and intelligence, so he orders his subordinates to destroy Leon's house. On the other hand, Baron's cousin Mitty, who is now his girlfriend, betrayed Leon, making him unable to continue his studies anymore because he lost his scholarship.
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BEYOND YOUR REACH - Urban novels & stories

BEYOND YOUR REACH

Dozzzie97
After five years of a secret marriage, my wife, a cold and renowned chef, suddenly asked for a divorce. I smiled bitterly, left with nothing, and embarked on an extraordinary path, becoming an acclaimed automotive expert and a successful entrepreneur. Post-divorce, she regretted deeply after watching me, her former husband, dazzling and captivating countless hearts in the automotive world. She wished she hadn't acted rashly. Wanting to win me back, she even begged to visit my high-end car shop, hoping to reignite our old flame of love. "Honey, am I not captivating enough? Come back to me, please. I want to rebuild our life together." I frowned slightly, lips parting in a cold voice, "Madam, please restrain yourself. I am not your husband; so don't make such shameless claims. If you want to find fulfillment, please turn left and walk out the door to find whatever person you can." Once, you looked down on me and treated me like trash. Now, I stand at the peak of success, beyond your reach.
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A Passion for Revenge  - Urban novels & stories

A Passion for Revenge

EllaRose
He was born into a powerful family of politicians, but he gave up his privileged life for love. He eloped with a girl he met on his graduation trip even after already being engaged to another woman from a powerful family. He worked as a humble employee, hiding his true identity from his wife and her relatives. But after three years of marriage, his wife decided to divorce him for the sake of her career. What happens after he has gotten his riches back? Keep on reading to find out!
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Rise Of The Orphaned Student: Eddie Is An Aviatux! - Urban novels & stories

Rise Of The Orphaned Student: Eddie Is An Aviatux!

YEMII WRIITES
"Maybe you should go earn some real money, Eddie. After all, that's how the world operates.” Eddie stared at Eunice, his face a mix of pain and betrayal. "You’ve betrayed me, Eunice. All for what? For someone with more money?" His voice wavered. "I thought you had changed.” "You're right, maybe it only happens in books and movies, but believe me, my success will outshine any grass-to-grace tale ever written or depicted on screen.” Eddie, a hardworking orphan at Aveston University, is used to being overlooked and mocked, especially by his girlfriend Eunice’s best friend, Tasha. Despite his struggles, Eddie gives everything for Eunice, only to discover she’s cheating on him with Nathan, a wealthy and influential student. After a confrontation turns into a fight, Eddie is wrongfully arrested, his pleas ignored due to Nathan’s powerful father. But fate takes a turn when Eddie is saved by Damien Aviatux, the richest man in Aveston, who reveals himself as Eddie's long-lost father. Inheriting Damien’s immense fortune, Eddie’s world changes overnight. Armed with wealth and power, Eddie sets out to take revenge on Nathan and his father, who once served his family. As Eddie rises to the top, he navigates betrayal, tragedy, and love, ultimately finding happiness with who loved him for who he is, not his money. “From San Roman, down to his son. They will go on their knees!”
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Legacy of the Dark - Urban novels & stories

Legacy of the Dark

Corazon
Nathaniel "Nate" Archer was once the most feared assassin in the underworld, a man whose name was synonymous with death. For twenty years, he thrived in the shadows, eliminating targets with cold precision, leaving no trace behind. But two years ago, he walked away from it all, choosing a life of solitude in a quiet, remote town, far from the chaos and bloodshed. He thought he could finally escape his past, but some shadows never die. Nate's hard-won peace shatters when an anonymous package arrives at his doorstep, containing photos of his most secretive missions—missions that should have been forgotten. Along with the photos is a chilling message: "Welcome back, Shadow. We'll meet again soon." As mysterious threats close in, Nate realizes he is being hunted by someone who knows every detail of his past. The quiet life he built crumbles as he is forced back into the world he left behind, a world of betrayal, blood, and vengeance. But this time, the stakes are higher, and the enemy is unknown. Driven by a need to protect the life he has created, Nate must unravel the mystery of his pursuer before it's too late. He dives back into the darkness, where every move could be his last. But Nate Archer is not just a man who hides in the shadows—he is the shadow, and he will not stop until he finds the one who dares to threaten him.
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The Rejected Son In Law - Urban novels & stories

The Rejected Son In Law

Cee
George Lockwood was that one man everyone loathed. He was from a poor background and always worked for the Wilson’s as a cleaner. After he saves Mr. Stefan Wilson, Rita’s granddad and the eldest of the Wilson’s family from getting killed, Mr. Stefan decides to reward him by making him a part of his family. Soon Stefan travels and the Wilsons start to maltreat their supposed son in law. Years later, George escapes their brutality and is now addressed as the young master in country Z.
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AXEL, THE LOST HEIR - Urban novels & stories

AXEL, THE LOST HEIR

ADEYEMI OLUWATOBI OBED
Madam Ottiline's words trickled down his ears as he felt super pumped about the news he had just heard. His heavy gaze lingered on her as he got hitched through myriads of thoughts within himself. If everything was true, it meant that his current grave peril would be reversible. He chuckled sably and inwardly to himself at the hardy Boyz. He couldn't help but be gleeful about their reactions when they found out who he was. He felt a tug of relief etched in his heart. "I need to check on my foster mom, grandma," He implored facing Ottiline who nodded her head and not in repugnance. Her lips curved into a broad smile as she spoke with her lips twitching upwards in an amicable manner. "Of course dear. You can confirm it for yourself, then she would be able to confirm how she and your foster Dad found you to keep you safe and bring you up to this point," Ottiline voice boomed in an aced manner. Axel's life had a massive breakthrough when his true identity as the son of the richest Entrepreneur in the world was unravelled. From being japed and bullied in High school, he ends up at the top and investigates a dark secret about his true wealthy parent's death.
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the Unexpected Heir - Urban novels & stories

the Unexpected Heir

Prince Vee
Synopsis – The Unexpected Heir In the small county of Cadbury, within the bustling Tulzar metropolis of Vernada, Cruz Piper is mocked as a worthless man living off his wife Lesley’s family wealth. Scorned by his mother-in-law, Margaret Piper, and pushed aside so Lesley can be matched with Gerald, heir to an influential Tulzar family, Cruz endures humiliation in silence. But Cruz is not who he seems. Presumed dead years ago, he is secretly the heir to the Archer dynasty, the wealthiest family in the world, and an undercover spy working for his country. His disguise as a powerless husband has been his greatest weapon—until betrayal and heartbreak threaten to blow his cover apart. When Lesley divorces him under her mother’s pressure, Cruz loses his marriage but finds an unlikely new love. Fueled by years of ridicule, his patience breaks, and he sets a dangerous plan in motion. In secret, Cruz bankrolls the Piper family, raising them into sudden wealth through an anonymous investment—only to later reveal himself as both their benefactor and the heir they scorned. The revelation shakes Vernada and the world: Cruz Archer lives. Global markets react, enemies move against him, and old alliances fracture. The Pipers, desperate and humiliated, scheme to win him back, but Cruz is no longer the meek man they once controlled. As enemies close in and vengeance burns hotter, Cruz must choose between reclaiming his power as the Archer heir, burning his enemies to ash, or embracing the fragile possibility of love and redemption. The world thought him dead. The Pipers thought him worthless. They were all wrong.
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The Influential Son-in-Law - Urban novels & stories

The Influential Son-in-Law

MariGold
After swearing allegiance to his country, Gilbert says no one dares not kill. Endowed with exceptional medical skills, he vows that there is no disease he cannot cure. As he holds his lover's hand, he swears that no one dares to harm her. With his Guardian Sword in hand, he aims to spread his love to the entire world.
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The Return of Adrian Scott - Urban novels & stories

The Return of Adrian Scott

Wan
Adrian was always treated like thrash by his wife's family. in order to pay for his mother’s surgery and save her life, Adrian went to prison for a crime his brother-in-law committed. However, he was backstabbed and his mother was left to die. Adrian was sentenced to 7 years in prison. When he returns, he vows to destroy those who looked down on him, one by one!
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The Revenge Quest  - Urban novels & stories

The Revenge Quest

Tory Eddy
Hardin Reynolds was framed and sent to jail by his cheating ex-wife and his backstabbing step brother but he is being set free by an old man who claims he was the heir of a wealthy family. On his return, he discovers that his ex-wife was married to his step brother who took over the company he had built and he was abandoned by his adoptive parents who wanted nothing to do with an ex-convict and shunned by society. With his newly acquired wealth, Hardin sets out to get his revenge on those who had wronged him. On his quest to get revenge, he makes shocking discoveries while trying to catch an anonymous killer.
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Mark Gustave: The heir they never expected - Urban novels & stories

Mark Gustave: The heir they never expected

A J styles
“Everything you own belongs to me, even the air you breathe! I’m here for revenge, watch me take back every single asset you have!” Mark Gustave mentioned. Once a son-in-law to an influential family, he was treated like trash and was asked to leave their lives like a commoner. Cheated and driven out by his wife, he was yet to forget the pain. Little did they know that he is the heir to the richest family in the city. Mark Gustave is the heir they never expected!!!
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MY EX-HUSBAND IS THE HEIR - Urban novels & stories

MY EX-HUSBAND IS THE HEIR

mtofanura
Deryl Wiltson was a beggar who was always in front of a flower shop. He had just lost his job as a part-time worker, and his wife had dumped him because he was unemployed. Until finally Deryl met a nobleman named Elissabeth Moe, where the old woman was looking for a husband for her beloved grandson who was paralyzed. With an offer of a certain amount of money and being made head of the company, Elissabeth made the offer to Deryl. Initially, Deryl refused the offer until in the end, because Deryl saw that his ex-wife had remarried to one of the bank managers, Deryl was annoyed too. He immediately accepted an offer from Elissabeth to marry her paralyzed granddaughter, Serena Moe. During his marriage to Serena, Deryl was always looked down upon because the Moe family didn’t know his origins. Fortunately, Elissabeth had arranged everything so that Deryl became a businessman who owned a company to raise his self-esteem. After becoming head of the company, what Deryl did was help Elissabeth heal Serena, while showing his ex-wife, Miya, that he had become a successful man. Making Miya’s husband her subordinate, and making Miya regret having dumped him. While Elissabeth’s challenge was for Deryl to be able to cure Serena, then at the company she was able to convince at least three business relations so that she could actually become the owner of one of the Moe family companies and receive the inheritance promised by Elissabeth. Can Deryl meet all these challenges? Or did he choose to give up?
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RISE OF ALEXANDER CAGE - Urban novels & stories

RISE OF ALEXANDER CAGE

Miraukwuma
“Get a grip?” Xander laughed bitterly. “I had a grip—until she left me with nothing.” Once a mocked son-in-law, Alexander "Xander" Cage lost everything when his wife betrayed him. Love, home, family—snatched away in a single day. Now, he’s out for revenge. And nothing will stop him… not even the woman begging on her knees to be taken back. But as Xander climbs back to power, forgotten memories start to haunt him—visions of another life, another self. A shadow with his face. What if the biggest betrayal didn’t come from her… but from his own blood?
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