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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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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Return of The Lost Heir: Arnold William - Urban novels & stories

Return of The Lost Heir: Arnold William

Just_For_Fun
Betrayed and humiliated by his wife, Arnold’s life takes a drastic turn when a near-fatal accident reveals his true identity as the heir to the William Corporation, the world’s richest conglomerate. Fueled by a vow to seek revenge on those who wronged him, Arnold rises to unimaginable power, shocking the world with his newfound strength and influence.
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From Janitor To God: The System Chose Me - Urban novels & stories

From Janitor To God: The System Chose Me

Aurora Wynter
They stole his invention. Seduced his wife. Beat him bloody. And left him to rot as a janitor in the empire he built. But when Ethan Cola’s humiliation hits rock bottom, something awakens inside him—a voice. A system. One that sees everything. One that remembers every betrayal. And it’s not here to forgive. [SYSTEM ACTIVATED] [MISSION 001: ENDURE. THEN ERASE.] Now armed with god-level AI, encrypted power, and the raw fire of vengeance, Ethan is no longer the man they discarded. He’s the glitch in their system. The shadow in their servers. And the last face they’ll see before everything burns.
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Rise Of The Invincible Son-in-law - Urban novels & stories

Rise Of The Invincible Son-in-law

RogerWrites
Ethan, once respected by the members of the Kilson family, for having started their flourishing business now stood as nothing more than a live-in son-in-law, despised and always humiliated by the Kilson family. And even their dog had more honour than he. With a sister at the verge of death and the dire need of surgery and loan sharks after him from all sides, Kilson was at the end of the road until one of the most powerful woman pulled up in a sleek SUV and called him master…
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Return of the secret billionaire heir - Urban novels & stories

Return of the secret billionaire heir

Jess Nich
SYNOPSIS Lucian Sterling, a wretched man married to Kelsea Ashton, a young lady from a wealthy family but he was treated like trash. He took a fall, an incident he did not commit. He was deceived and betrayed but just when he was about to give up, Someone identified him as ‘Young master' with an alert of billions of dollars. Lucian discovered he's a secret billionaire heir, and he vowed to unleash wrath on the debt of those who treat him like trash
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THE EX-WIFE'S REGRET - Urban novels & stories

THE EX-WIFE'S REGRET

Mel Hope
Arthur devoted everything to his wife, Isabelle, only to be discarded like trash. She used him, mocked his "lowly" status, and left him for a billionaire heir, thinking she had won the ultimate prize. But what she never knew? Arthur was the true heir to the city's greatest fortune. When the truth surfaced, Arthur didn’t look back—he rose to power, becoming the richest man in the city. He had even caught the heart of Karen Darwin, the breathtaking billionaire princess, who fell for him, not his wealth. Now, as Arthur basks in wealth and love, Isabelle learns the brutal truth—and the regret is unbearable. She lost the man who had everything she ever wanted. But it’s too late. Arthur had already won.
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10 Days For The Dejected Nathan Wade  - Urban novels & stories

10 Days For The Dejected Nathan Wade

Nathan Emorey
"You loser, you've got 10 days to find Clara. 10 f**cking days. And if you don't, you'll rot in jail and I will make sure my daughter gets you divorced!" ********* In a race against time, Nathan Wade, a modest cop and an in-law to the opulent Kensington family, must find his kidnapped daughter within 10 days or risk losing everything, including his wife. But what if Clara's abduction was a scheme to eliminate Nathan Wade because he was worthless? What if Amanda never loved Nathan but had been a betrayer, cheating on him? To find out the dark truth, Nathan Wade would finally have to take the last choice he has left. To embrace his birthright as the first son of his father's multibillion dollar company, even if it meant going back to dark, ugly pasts. It was time to rise from trash to cash!
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FROM GRIT TO GRAND: A BILLIONAIRE IN GUISE - Urban novels & stories

FROM GRIT TO GRAND: A BILLIONAIRE IN GUISE

mostpen
Grit, that was Elijah Langston's life. He knew life was harsh to the poor but his life was a combo of threat— harsh and bitter like bile. People relate with him like trash, spat in his face like his life was a cruel joke. The only person who he thought had his back and believed in him, Clara, his girlfriend was caught in seclusion, in a flashy hotel room with an arrogant billionaire in, Derek Vaughn. Not a flicker of guilt, no repentance, Clara spat it to his face, calling him all sorts of gruesome names that left him devasted and shattered. “Take a look around peasant, this life is what I deserve and not the hell you made me pass through. To hell with your love!” Clara didn't just hurt him, he made him look like a fool, taking side with Derek even when he was the one hurt. But a call. Just a call changes Elijah's life.
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The Secrets of Trash Son in Law - Urban novels & stories

The Secrets of Trash Son in Law

Author Blue
Blake hid his identity, even when forced to divorce his wife. Even so, he always secretly helped his wife. Sometimes, Amora, his wife, is surprised by Blake's abilities. However, Blake must show that he comes from a great family because Amora's life is threatened. He will not let those who do that go free. Those who laugh are preparing for their destruction.
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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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A useless son-in-law - Urban novels & stories

A useless son-in-law

Yilfred J. Writer
Marc is a young man who has decided to leave his family, the powerful Alonso family, to pursue his own life and make a name for himself. However, when he encounters his former family's henchmen in a marketplace. Despite his initial reluctance, Marc decides to take control of his life and prove to his old family that he is capable of competing with them. When he attends his girlfriend Melinda's grandmother's birthday dinner, he is confronted by his brother-in-law Jhon, who publicly humiliates him for the modest gift he has brought. Marc discovers that the vase Jhon has bought is fake and dangerous. Tension mounts when Marc receives a call that takes him to the Alonso family mansion, where he discovers that his older brother, the leader of the family, has arranged a kidnapping to teach him a lesson. Marc strives to prove to both families that he is a valuable member and not just a useless son-in-law. As the story progresses, Marc faces a series of challenges that test his determination and his ability to make important decisions. As the story progresses, Marc becomes a stronger and more confident man, able to make important decisions and face challenges with courage. Will Marc be able to escape the influence of his family and find his place in the world? Or will he be dragged back to his former life, with dangerous consequences? "A Useless Son-in-Law" is a thrilling story of struggle and determination in a world of power and crime.
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Secretly The Hidden Gem - Urban novels & stories

Secretly The Hidden Gem

Bur_Berry 💞
Lynn Wolf got cheated on with his boss by his girlfriend, and looked down upon by everyone else. One day he realizes a truth about his life, and in an attempt to have revenge he lost his family leaving only his foster sister as the only family he has. One day, he heard a voice in his head claiming he was the new ruler of a revenge system, leaving him with no choice than to take over his right. Lynn is determined to take revenge on those who had hurt him, little by little until they all have been taken down.
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Ghost Directive - Urban novels & stories

Ghost Directive

Wonderful65
A nameless assassin known only as "Specter" is hired to execute a world-shaking hit—one that could destabilize global alliances. As law enforcement races against time, secrets from the past resurface, revealing that the target is only the beginning—and the true agenda is far more personal and dangerous.
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LEWIS GORDON: RETURN OF THE FORGOTTEN HEIR  - Urban novels & stories

LEWIS GORDON: RETURN OF THE FORGOTTEN HEIR

Lucky B. Excelsior
Lewis Gordon’s world shattered when his long-time partner sold his prototype for a fortune—unaware he’s the hidden heir to Gordon Technologies, one of Brooklyn’s wealthiest and most powerful tech empires. In the aftermath, he accidentally reunites with his long-lost mother, Maria—who revealed how his ruthless uncles framed and cast them aside in order to seize control. As he took over his stolen legacy, one thing remains certain—those who wronged him must surely pay!
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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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Beaten by my ex, now I'm a Trillionaire Heir - Urban novels & stories

Beaten by my ex, now I'm a Trillionaire Heir

Cupidaris
Nathan Cole thought his life was finally turning around. After years of devotion, Sophia Miller had finally invited him over, and he believed their relationship was about to take the next step. Instead, he walked into his worst nightmare...a cruel betrayal orchestrated by Sophia and her lover, the arrogant Lucas Reed. Used, humiliated, and discarded, Nathan barely had the strength to fight back after sacrificing his own bone marrow to save Sophia’s life. Left battered and bleeding, he was thrown into a cage with ravenous dogs, left to die. But when all seemed lost, something inside him awakened. A mysterious ring on his finger pulsed with power, flooding his body with strength beyond imagination. In a single moment, the weak, broken Nathan was gone—reborn as something far greater. Before he could process his transformation, an elite military force arrived, led by the cold and commanding Harper Valente. She revealed a truth more shocking than anything he had ever known—Nathan was the lost heir to the most powerful man in the world, hidden away since birth for his own protection. Now, the time had come for him to reclaim his destiny. Betrayed, reborn, and thrust into a world of power and secrets, Nathan faces a choice: walk away from the past and embrace his true heritage, or seek revenge on those who shattered him. But as enemies from the shadows close in, one thing is clear—Nathan Cole is no longer a pawn. He is a force to be reckoned with.
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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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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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Return of The Understimated Illigitimate Heir - Urban novels & stories

Return of The Understimated Illigitimate Heir

Viens_A
Julian was an unwanted illegitimate son. He was thrown out of the house and married to a woman from the Murphy family. As a person with nothing, he was mistreated and humiliated. Until his wife threw him away in disgrace. Someone met Julian and asked him to return as the heir, and he would take the opportunity, despite being an unwanted son, to get his revenge.
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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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