Urban

Don't fear the face of Death, for he is the face of all man. • Some say that hell is other people; that hell is but only in the mind, and that hell is a place...but in this case it's all of the above, though just far between the cracks of life's façade. And it all starts in a town, called (S)hellville, U. S. A. Rowland DeWilliers is a South African born artist who resides in this blue and yet dry American coastal haven with a lust and desire for life despite his inability to chase after it , as he scrubs dishes and tries to pay his bills. Upon meeting a dark stranger by the name of Nick, his dreams suddenly seem achievable and on his way to distinguished fame, he, along with the haphazard guidance from his new aquiantance, starts to see the world anew. But with such enlightenment, comes the price of the shadowy darkness that which surrounds him. Until he is faced with the choice of being DeWilliers/Machapela or becoming DEVILE.

In a world where power overruled humanity, Austin Blake was nothing but a beggar- a delivery man whose own wife orchestrated his public humiliation. Until the night everything changed. Rising from the ashes of a near-fatal accident, Austin emerged as an enigma that sent shivers through the shadows. Under the wing of his mysterious family, he transformed from prey to predator, wielding wealth like an assassin's blade. As billion-dollar empires bowed and political dynasties trembled, his former oppressors watched in horror as their worlds crumble. Yet, behind Austin's meteoric ascent lurked an ancient secret - one that made his enemies' worst fears seemed like child's play. As Austin rose to the top in the Billionaires societies and global political circles, he became almost invincible, but even the gods could bleed. The only question was, whose blood would flow first?

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.

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.

Thomas, who was just a small man from the countryside, managed to win Sylvia Gregory's love after saving her from the pursuit of dangerous hitmen. But he got it at a high price. He lost the ability to walk due to an accident they experienced during the pursuit. Later, Sylvia took care of Thomas, asking her family to pay for all the treatment and therapy to help Thomas walk again. However, after two weeks of therapy with Thomas not showing any improvement, the entire Gregory family began showing contempt. They even kicked Thomas out of their house, not even allowing him to use the wheelchair they bought for him. While holding back anger and despair, Thomas crawled out of the house, amidst the laughter of the rich people looking down on his predicament. One thing they didn’t know, the village young man they were laughing at was none other than the man who had conquered the most dangerous district in Drada under his spell.

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?

"You're irrelevant to me, Anthony. I don't want you in my life again." Charlotte said, her voice cold and distant as she shoved the divorce papers in Anthony's face. She had forgotten all the help Anthony had rendered to her and the family. Anthony didn't argue, he signed the divorce papers, but with a broken heart and left. But on his way, his life changed ---An encounter. Now, he's back for REVENGE.

For three years, Cassian Vane lived as a mocked househusband, silently enduring humiliation while his wife climbed to the top of the business world. Everyone believed he was a useless man surviving on her success, a burden she tolerated out of pity. Then one afternoon, she threw divorce papers at him and paid him to disappear. What she didn’t know was that Cassian had only been hiding. The moment he walked away, sealed power awakened, old subordinates resurfaced, and a name the city once feared began to spread again in low, terrified whispers. Now the elites who laughed will learn the price of arrogance. The woman who betrayed him will watch everything she built collapse piece by piece. And the past he tried to bury will rise with him, bringing storms the city is not ready for. Because when a hidden monarch returns, he does not argue… he conquers. The useless househusband they mocked was the king they should have feared. “Enjoy your moment,” Cassian says calmly. “The higher you stand… the harder I will make you fall.”

Everyone thought Liam Brooks was a useless husband… a man with no job, no status, and no future. Even his wife’s powerful family mocked him daily. But when a rival threatens the Harper Empire, the quiet “house husband” makes a single phone call… and the world trembles. Who is Liam, really? Why does the president of Titan Global Holdings bow before him? And when the truth comes out, will his wife regret every cruel word she ever spoke?

Framed by his wife and discarded by her family, Liam Ryder returns from five years in hell to reclaim his life with a billion-dollar empire at his back.

When his wife succeeded with her beauty business as the owner of QUEENA skincare, Miranda Aquilea immediately divorced Nathan Moreno - a useless, trashy husband who was only a parasite. Not only was he divorced and kicked out, but she also introduced another man as her lover, her future husband. Suddenly, Nathan met an old grandfather, the richest man in town. The old man asked Nathan to take care of all the companies and wealth he had. It turns out, the grandfather is Nathan's biological grandfather. For 10 years, the grandfather has been looking for him. What is the next story? Does Nathan succeed in proving that he is not a trash?

Leon just came out of college and arrived in a town when he saw a kidnapping that made him want to help her, a girl he rescued turned out to be a girl who had been matched with him. Leon deliberately hid his true identity to fool the enemy, but it made his wife Celine and his family despise him. Will his marriage survive? And will Leon be able to eliminate all of his enemies?

Arthur thought his life was over when he was forced to sign an annulment for his one-month-old marriage, lost his job and almost got run over by a car. But at the hospital, he woke up to a shocking revelation that changed everything; it turned out he was actually a secret heir to a fortune and also of Royal Blood. Now, he was caught up in a world of wealth, power and revenge he never knew existed.

"I hate you. Because of you, I have become a laughing stock! You are better off dead, and you have always been nothing to me!" These words drove Lucian Drake to the edge, right after his wife cheated on him. He was ridiculed and insulted for being a cripple. Now he was no longer to play according to their rules. He would forge his own path, claiming his right as the supreme Urban Grandmaster. He would leave them in the dust and they would beg for his forgiveness!

Tom Sullivan came from a powerful aristocratic family. However, at the age of 18, he was expelled from his family after his cousin, who was also a successor, framed him. On his wedding night, he was found by his clan members and forced to replace his cousin in the military. There, he achieved tremendous success and became the highest commander. But upon his return, his cousin poisoned him, leaving him mentally impaired and living on the streets. Later, he was accidentally encountered by his wife, Lisa, who took him in. Lisa's family regarded Tom as a disgrace and demanded she divorce him. Lisa had no choice but to compromise. At a critical moment, Tom regained his senses. He decided to utilize his military skills and power to help his wife restore her family's respect and take revenge on those opportunists who looked down on them during difficult times, and avenge those who had framed him in the past. What obstacles will he encounter? And how will he overcome the difficulties?

In order to steal the inheritance left to him, William was abandoned on one of the most dangerous islands in the world and left to die. Years later, he returns as one of the most powerful men on the planet, the incredible ASHER KNIGHT!

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.

The growth journey of an introvert to the height of her basketball career and academics. It portrays the power and influence of the girl child

Welbeck was the epitome of an eligible son-in-law. He was successful in his career, financially stable, kind-hearted, and always put his family first. He had been with his girlfriend, Keira, for three years and was ready to take the next step in their relationship. Keira's parents had high expectations for their daughter's future husband and were initially skeptical of Welbeck. However, he slowly won them over with his respectful manners, genuine interest in their family traditions, and admiration for their daughter. Welbeck also went out of his way to bond with Keira's younger brother, who had initially been hesitant about his older sister's new boyfriend. Welbeck was a successful entrepreneur who started his own business and had a great reputation in his industry. However, he never let his work consume him, always made time for Keira, and was supportive of her career aspirations. Additionally, Welbeck had a strong sense of family values, which was essential to Keira's parents. He not only took the time to get to know her family but also made an effort to connect them with his own family. Keira's parents were impressed by Welbeck's ability to balance his professional life with his commitment to his family. What set Welbeck apart from other potential son-in-laws was his genuine love and care for Keira. He was attentive to her needs, made her laugh, and always put her first. Keira's parents saw that Welbeck was more than just a good match, but the perfect partner for their daughter. In the end, Welbeck proposed to Keira in a grand gesture that embodied all of the qualities they valued. Keira's family was thrilled to have him as their future son-in-law, and they knew that Welbeck would continue to make Keira happy for years to come.

Four years in an asylum can either break a man… or sharpen him into something far more dangerous. Finn emerged with nothing but his mind—razor-sharp, vengeful, and ready to settle scores with the ex-wife and family who threw him away like trash. His charm was his weapon, and it didn’t take long to snare a wealthy widow into marriage. Two days later, she was dead. Now, Finn stands as the richest man in town—exactly where he always believed he belonged.