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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.
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Rise Of The Forsaken Son In Law
Everyone in the wealthy Taylor family thinks Adam Reed is nothing more than a waste of space and time, a penniless son-in-law who married into their world by chance. Humiliated and dismissed, Adam spends every day walking a tightrope, balancing his own dignity against a family that shows him none.
But when life throws Adam a final blow, he makes a difficult decision: he’s done being the family’s laughingstock, he has always been over the few years. Armed with determination and a hidden strength he’s kept buried down, he begins a journey of reinvention—one that takes him from the bottom of society to the heights of power and respect.
As Adam rises, the people who once mocked him begin to see him in a new light, a light which is now filled with power.
But are they ready for the man he’s about to become? In a world of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected allies, Adam will either shatter the limits they set for him, or destroy them altogether.
Read the interesting tales of Adam Reed, as he rise from poor to rich.
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Born into Darkness: A Mafia Baby's Destiny
Amidst the dark alleys and clandestine operations, the protagonist faces a challenging journey filled with danger, secrecy, and unexpected alliances. As the child grows older, their identity becomes increasingly entangled with the treacherous underworld, making them a pawn in the power struggles and rivalries of the mafia.
Throughout the narrative, the reader is taken on a thrilling ride, witnessing the struggles and sacrifices of the baby as they navigate a perilous path, torn between their inherited legacy and their desire for a different destiny. The story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the consequences of being born into a world shrouded in darkness.
As the child matures, they become aware of their unique position and must make difficult choices that will shape their ultimate destiny. Will they embrace the darkness and follow in the footsteps of their family, or will they defy expectations, striving for a life free from the clutches of the mafia?
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The Return Of Martins Goblin.
What will you do when the country forbids you from revealing your true identity to the world. And because of this one rule, people trample on your dignity, your wife cheats on you and demands for a divorce, even the citizens of the Empire conspire against you.. and yet you can't fight back with your resources as you are forbade to reveal your identity..
This was the case of Clyde Darkfang of the Darkfang Royal Family and heir to the throne of Zizou Empire, also one of the Major General of the Zizou Empire Military.
THE HIDDEN GOD OF WAR!!
Find out Clyde manages to settle the massive unrest that plagued his life.
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The Unpolice
Detective Jameson had been on the force for almost 15 years. He had seen it all - drug busts, murders, domestic disputes, you name it. He had always prided himself on being a good cop, upholding the law and serving justice. But lately, things had started to change. The job was getting to him. The stress, the long hours, the constant danger - it was taking its toll, and slowly changes him into a fully different person
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Foolish Great Rich Heir
To people, Greyson Hayes was stupid and poor. His girlfriend cheated on him and his friends made fun of him. No matter where he went, Greyson was always put down. Until one day his siblings called him home and forced Greyson to accept his true identity as one of the sons of the famous Hayes family.
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King Ambrose: The Rise of the Bastard Son
When Kingsley Ambrose Olivieri was tasked by his stepfather to marry the daughter of one of the most powerful families, he couldn't say no. His stepfather's words are the law and he wouldn't dare defy it. His hatred for his stepfather and stepbrother runs deep as they mistreated him ever since he was young. So Kingsley swore to make himself trustworthy so his father-in-law would trust him. Just as everything is going well for him, unknown men suddenly barge into his house and kill his wife, and set him up so he would become the suspect. With the help of a mysterious man, he starts to get back up and swore to avenge his wife. As Kingsley navigates on to his new life to exact revenge, he discovers secrets about his real identity. His real father is actually a multi-billionaire. With the help of his real father, Kingsley rises to the top and made the people pay for making his life a living hell.
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The Billionaire Amongst Us
Kairo Dune is the houseboy everyone mocks, ridicules, and treats like disposable furniture. But beneath the rags and ridicule lies a secret, he is Lord Harrison Dunes, the only surviving heir of a powerful family erased by fire and betrayal. By day, he scrubs floors at the DeLancey estate. By night, he runs an empire of wealth, strategy, and revenge. With every dish he cleans and every insult he swallows, Kairo edges closer to exposing the rot behind the DeLanceys’ golden curtains and reclaiming everything they stole from his bloodline.
But when love gets in the way and long-buried secrets resurface, Kairo must decide what matters more: vengeance... or forgiveness.
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The scorned son in-law
Ethan lived with no memories of his past, except with what his in-laws had told him. Being poor and miserable, Ethan lived at the mercy of his mother-in-law who ensured that his life never got better. An encounter with a stranger changed Ethan's life far more than he could imagine, and he soon realized that his in-laws were more connected to his past than they were willing to let on. Ethan returns for revenge and he swears that they will surely regret their actions.
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Undead
In the gritty urban landscape of a New Port Metropolis, Detective Jake Adams finds himself entangled in a relentless investigation following a brutal murder. What initially seems like a routine case soon plunges him into a dark labyrinth of sinister gangs and powerful mafias. As he delves deeper, shocking revelations surface: assassins who have transcended death, walking as undead enforcers in a malevolent conspiracy. With bodies piling up and chaos gripping the city, Jake must confront not only the shadows lurking within the criminal underworld but also the haunting ghosts of his own past. In this gripping novel, a heart-pounding quest unfolds, entwining elements of romance, pulse-pounding thrills, and high-octane action. Throughout this treacherous journey, the boundaries between life and death blur, testing Jake's resolve and forcing him to navigate treacherous alliances in a desperate battle against forces determined to devour everything he holds dear. As the stakes escalate, can he endure until the very end, or will the dark forces consume him, leaving the city's fate hanging in the balance?
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The Once Crippled Billionaire Is Back For Retribution
The misfortuned Roman Black. He was crippled and seen as the useless son-in-law who couldn't get anything for himself. Having to witness his wife pregnant for another man.
But then, he left his in-laws mansion and returned back as a powerful billionaire, with no aid of his wheelchair. He revealed his billionaire status and was ready for his ultimate Retribution!
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ALL HAIL THE SOVEREIGN HILTON
He lost his father, he lost his wealth, he became poor to hide from his rivals.
Now he is the boyfriend to a girl he gave everything for, and she chose to repay him with betrayal.
Will he go back to his former life? How will he make them pay for all they did? let's take a ride with the sovereign Hilton
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REVENGE OF THE SON IN-LAW
Daren Kwon was also accused of murdering his father-in-law, which resulted in Daren having to go to prison for a crime he never committed.
Daren is in the same cell as the head gangster who has just occupied the cell. The man asked Daren to work together to get out of there.
Without thinking, Daren accepted the offer. The plan was a great success. Daren decides to join the Gangsters and avenge all the insults given to his wife's family.
What kind of life will Daren live in the future? Can he avenge his wife's betrayal and uncover the mystery of his father-in-law's death?
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Conan Morata
Living in the slums of the City, Conan experienced all the horrible things that he could ever imagine. He admired the City view from afar and been dreaming to be part of it someday.
During the outbreak, Conan manages to enter the City gates. Hope arose in him with the thought that he can finally change his life— but not everything went according to his plan.
The City was like a jungle, much crueler, more brutal and darker. He thought that he had suffered enough but the streets had more to offer.
He was trampled, degraded and ruined.
With his dying breath, he oath to himself that he'll bring storm to everyone, make them kneel and beg for his mercy!
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The Unsung Prince
An unexpected encounter. A secret revealed. A destiny uncovered. Daniel's life was about to change forever, but little did he know that this change would bring him both fortune and misfortune. As he navigated his newfound wealth and status, he found himself caught in a web of secrets and lies. But would his newfound fortune bring him happiness? Or would it only bring more challenges and trials? Only time would tell...
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THE RISE AND FALL OF A CHOSEN HEIR
When Bryan inherited his father's empire, he fell into a world of wealth - away from the troubles of being a delivery boy. His life became a rollercoaster of ups and downs.
Olivia came in as a gift of nature. But it took a different toll when she became a weapon used to tear Bryan's world apart.
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The World's Richest Son-In-Law
People always say Alan is very lucky to be the son-in-law of the Wongso family. One of the wealthiest conglomerate families in Southeast Asia.
But Alan felt just the opposite. Insults, cynical stares, and hurtful expletives were something he was used to on a daily basis.
Although his wife, Lilyana Wongso, always encouraged Alan, she could not go against the will of her family. Lilyana was unable to protect her husband from the evil treatment shown by his extended family. Including his own father, who considered Alan a shameful burden.
Constantly instigated to divorce Alan because he was poor and of uncertain origins, Lilyana was ultimately helpless. She was forced to leave Alan to satisfy her parents' wishes.
That is, until one day, a revelation reverses everyone's position.
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ALL EYES ON THE GOLDEN BOY
Ever had an experience with a Gold Digger?
Sebastian has.
After he caught his girlfriend cheating, she threw him out of her house, into the streets.
Night Time, Sebastian was still out in the dark, walking to nowhere. He noticed a young lady, Celeste, sleepwalking. She was almost hit by a moving car but Sebastian saved her.
He hit the jackpot overnight!.
Celeste's parents turned out to be one of the most wealthy and influential people in the city of Cedarville.
They even gave Sebastian a V.V.I.P suite to stay at the LUXE Hotel which was only for Elites. Gave Sebastian Five Billion Dollars and a job as an Executive Assistant in their company all for saving their daughter.
But where did things start to go wrong?
Was it his cheating Ex girlfriend who wanted to force her way back into his life?
The mafia lord who suddenly had his eyes on Sebastian?
Or was it the affair he mistakenly had with Celeste that unexpectedly got her pregnant?
Sebastian was hit with two hard decisions;
One, Sign a contract marriage with Celeste, who was pregnant for him and keep all his wealth.
Two, reject the contract, lose everything he has and go to jail as a sexual assaulter that he wasn't.
Will Sebastian will be able to scale through and be the Golden Boy ✨
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The General's Return
She thought she was divorcing a ruined man.
He walked out of prison as a five-star general.
Selene Carter believed her husband, Fowler Reddington, was nothing but a stain on her life, a convict destroying her career and reputation. She cut him loose, blind to the storm waiting in his silence.
For Fowler, the divorce was a blade to the heart. But chains had bound him to a secret mission he could never reveal. When freedom finally came, so did betrayal, enemies, and a chance to rise from the ashes.
In a city where power is blood and loyalty is war, Selene must face the truth: the man she abandoned is not only the one she needs most… but the only one she has ever truly loved.
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The Return Of Daniel Hovsep
Daniel Hovsep had been working different types of part-time jobs to get a special gift for his girlfriend, Karol Kathie's birthday.
On the day he was about to surprise Kathie on her birthday, it turned out that the wealthy and most influential student on campus, Orval Morris was proposing to Kathie on that same day.
"Kathie! What are you doing with him?" Daniel broke into the crowd and shouted, feeling betrayed and hurt.
"You have eyes and I believe you can see everything clearly for yourself. Morris is proposing to me and I'm happy to be his girlfriend." Kathie responded coldly, forgetting everything Daniel had done for her.
"His girlfriend? How?" Daniel stammered, struggling to believe what he was seeing.
"Dan," Kathie called out. "I'm a classic and beautiful lady as you can see. I can't stoop so low to be with someone as dirty as you are. I'm sorry, but please, go and look for your grade." Everyone who was there began to laugh at Daniel.
Feeling shattered, Daniel replied in anger, "Kathie, get ready for me. You gonna fear my return including you all who bullied me."
Be on the book, let's see together how Daniel will take his revenge....
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Sinclair's Lost Heir[The Rise Of The Betrayed Son-in-law]
Five years. That’s how long Ethan Carter dedicated his life to the Hale family’s empire, believing loyalty would earn him respect. Instead, he was framed for theft and infidelity—cast out like trash to justify his contracted wife’s divorce. His ex-wife, Vanessa Hale, a national screen goddess, painted him as a scumbag, turning fans and street mobs against him.
Homeless, disgraced, and beaten, Ethan thought his suffering had reached its peak—until he uncovered the darkest secret of the Hale family. His father-in-law and brother-in-law were criminals masquerading as elites, their hands dipped in underground dealings. But before he could dig out enough evidence to expose them, masked men ambushed him, leaving him broken and bleeding in an alleyway.
As death seemed inevitable, a mysterious woman saved him. Little did he know, she was Olivia Roberts, daughter to Tim Roberts, William Sinclair’s best friend. William Sinclair is the richest and most respected man in all if New York and beyond, he is the owner of the largest conglomerate in all of New York, and even more shocking… Ethan was his long-lost grandson.
With a new identity, a limitless empire at his fingertips, and a searing thirst for revenge, Ethan returns—not as the discarded son-in-law but as a king ready to take back everything stolen from him.
The game had changed, and this time, he made the rules.
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