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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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Hidden Son of A Conglomerate
A bloody tragedy occurred at the Cooper family's mansion. Henry Alexander Cooper had killed his own mother. But, Albert Cooper didn't want the world to know about the incident. He then ordered his loyal subordinate to find Alvin Alexander Cooper, his hidden son.
He would make Alvin as the 'new Henry Alexander Cooper' to defend their throne!
Meanwhile, Alvin Alexander lived for 22 years as a young man who was treated like trash just because he was poor and disabled. He was called 'dumb frog' by his college friends who often bullied him at his part-time job. Alvin didn't know that there was a 'Cooper' surname behind his name. Until one day, someone came up to Alvin and told him that Alvin was the long-lost son of the Cooper family.
So, what's really going on in Alvin's life? Will he become the 'new Henry Alexander Cooper' as Albert planned?
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The rise of the Invincible Billionaire
Damien Avery has no choice but to accept every insult thrown at him. Things further go haywire when he's waylaid on one of his delivery jobs and the package of a drug lord stolen from him. He afterwards discovers that he's the heir to the wealthiest business empire owned by the Avery family. Follow his ascent as he rapidly rises to the top.
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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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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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The Trash Son-in-law's Ultimate Domination
They called him the trash son-in-law, a useless servant only good for cleaning and doing other chores. Mark endured the daily insults, operating from the shadows to build his wife's corporate success.
He planned to crown her success by gifting her his own company on the day of her Nasdaq bell-ringing. But that same day, a notification shattered his heart—a video of her smiling brightly as another man knelt before her, proposing.
When he confronted her about the video, she called him a stalker and hurled insults instead of admitting her wrongs. Tired and heartbroken, Mark asked for a divorce and walked away.
Now, the man they mocked as worthless will reveal he was the true power all along. And he's taking everything back.
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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 Trillionaire's Revenge
After Alex Brendan suffered all sorts of insults and humiliation from his wife Vivian and her family. Alex lost his job, and his daughter. His wife cheated on him. He was forced to sign the divorce paper presented to him by his wife. His suffering and humiliation increased greatly.
His world was crumbling right before his sight, but just when he thought everything was over, he discovered his true identity as a secret heir and a Trillionaire.
With the amount of power and influence he has now, how will Alex Brendan get revenge?
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UNRIVALED APOCALYPSE LORD
In the fourth year of the apocalypse, humanity was on the brink of extinction.
I did not perish under natural disasters or fall victims to zombies, but tragically met my end at the hands of betrayal and greed from my companions.
When I opened my eyes again, I found myself five years past! In that year, apocalypse had yet to arrive, and my loved ones and friends who had truly cared for me were still alive, untouched by various reasons and my indiscriminate kindness…
I am determined to correct the mistakes of my previous life in this new one.
There’s still time to change everything!
Reborn like a phoenix, I swear that, in this life, I will rather be a leader than a follower.
I will do everything in my power to ensure that I and those I care about live well.
Those plutocrats who squeezed the last drop of blood from us, those corrupt leaders who treated the lives of ordinary people as worthless, those complex and greedy groups, those awakened individuals who activated their talents but remained timid and cowardly, pushing ordinary people and responsible awakeners as scapegoat—This time, I’m coming for you.
I swear, I will make you crawl at my feet!
In this ruined world, I will rebuild the human habitat and restore an era of peace and prosperity!
I will be the creator of this new world!
I will be the king of the new era!
I will be the new Legend!
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Sudden System: Son-In-Law Rich Supremacy
After being killed in the final level of the wealth system game, Edward woke up and found a system update. His life fell to the lowest level, his wife had an affair with a conglomerate man, his parents were fired from his ex-wife's company, until he and his parents were expelled from The Bazzlington City—a modern artificial city led by his ex-wife's family company.
Outside The Bazzlington City, where people are poor and outcast live, Edward has to level up and build his business. No one expect his return to The Bazzlington City as an up-and-coming entrepreneur, rising up against his ex-father-in-law's company and the other famous conglomerates.
How will Edward rise to the top of the game to destroy Rayyanco Walt Tech Company—his ex-wife's family company? Will Edward succeed in finding someone to bring him back to life?
Also, how will Edward destroy the heart of The Bazzlington City system and restore the city to justice?
[Ding!]
[Billionaire Game System Activated!]
[Starting Host Identification...]
[Succes!]
[Start The Game Now!]
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FROM A BILITTLED SON-IN-LAW TO A MULTI-BILLIONAIRE
Bryan was not only a houseboy to his inlaws, but also a submissive husband and his wife's sex slave. He was maltreated and bilittled by his inlaws. On his anniversary day, he finds a shocking and heartbreaking secret about his wife and when he couldn't take it, It lead to a divorce and he was thrown to the streets. A sudden day, Bryan makes a shocking discovery and becomes a billionaire overnight. He swore to make the lives of the people who had maltreated him a living hell. They were going to beg before they could eat.
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The last warlord
In a sprawling modern metropolis veiled by neon lights and secrets, 21-year-old Adrian Cross discovers an extraordinary truth—he is the reincarnation of an ancient war god. Struggling with fragmented memories of battles long past, Adrian finds himself caught in a hidden war between forgotten deities and a ruthless syndicate bent on seizing divine power for themselves. As chaos seeps into the mortal world, Adrian must awaken his latent abilities, forge alliances with supernatural beings, and confront a mastermind whose plans threaten both humanity and the divine. But wielding the mantle of a war god risks turning him into the very monster he fights.
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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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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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Time To Get Revenge : Return Of The Miserable Decrepit Man
"10 persons. 10 lives who ruined my life. Soon they will kneel down and begged for my fvcking forgiveness." — Elijah Verrazano.
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As someone who grew up in an orphanage and had nothing to be proud of in life, Elijah Verrazano is used to being bullied because of his status in life. But a woman who is a billionaire has been looking for him for so many years now.
Who would have thought that someone who grew up in an orphanage is the next leader of a legendary mafia and is included in the top 10 dangerous groups in the world?
As Elijah's mom tells him how he ended up in the orphanage when he was child, he is already planning in his mind how he will take his revenge. And Elijah will start with the man who caused his girlfriend to break up with him.
And soon he will hunt the remaining people who ruined his life.
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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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Rise Of The Mafia Lord
When Xavier Hale, a young outcast born into a powerful Mafia family, is brutally expelled and left for dead, he's given a second chance by a mysterious organization. With the help of an advanced AI system 'Erebus', he had awakened, which now granted him unlimited skills and cash, Xavier must navigate the treacherous world of organized crime, confront his troubled past, and face the darkness within himself. As he rises through the ranks, Xavier must choose between loyalty and power, and decide whether to continue working as a slave or forge his own path. But in the shadows, a war is brewing, and Xavier stands at the forefront, ready to face whatever lies ahead. Will he become the Mafia lord he is determined to be, or will he fail as his family believes he would.
RISE OF THE MAFIA LORD..
Author: Aurum Zenith
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Tower of Erase
In July 2018, the [Tower of Erase] appeared and changed the lives of 8 billion people. Those who were chosen were given 'special abilities.' One by one, these chosen people call themselves Challengers and attack the Tower.
For ten years, the number of people awakened and given special abilities rapidly rose. Soon, teenagers within the age of 13 and above started to manifest abilities.
Axel Hart, a seventeen year old high school student, was bullied repeatedly by his classmates who developed special abilities, just because he didn’t have any. Among all the students, he was the only person in that entire school who didn’t have powers.
One afternoon, the bullying went too far. In the hands of his classmates, he died. He knew he died, but he woke up the next day with a magical mysterious book floating in front of him. The words ‘For my brother, Axel’ were written in bold on the cover. What’s more, it was from his brother, Nyx, who died inside the Tower one year ago!
What secrets does this book have?!
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Will Hudson Rises To Power
William Hudson had it all—money, charm, a last name that opened doors.
Until the day his father was framed, their fortune stolen, and his world burned to ashes.
Now broke and broken, William delivers packages to survive—until betrayal cuts even deeper. His girlfriend is sleeping with the son of the man who destroyed his family. And when the rich decide to make him their punching bag, fate intervenes.
> [System Activation Complete!]
[Welcome, William Hudson. You are now the Host of the Wealth System.]
Suddenly, every outrageous act—every humiliation—comes with a price tag.
Buy the most expensive item in the store? One million dollars.
Outbid a billionaire? Walk away richer.
With every mission, William rises—smarter, sharper, deadlier.
But his ultimate goal isn’t fortune. It’s revenge.
And when he discovers the truth—that his father’s killer is none other than Gregory Hamilton, Manhattan’s untouchable king—William vows to tear down the empire brick by brick.
The elites took everything from him.
Now, he’s coming for everything they’ve built.
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REGAN RAY UNBOWED
In a world where hard work is currency and kindness a quiet strength, Regan Ray is a young man striving for a better tomorrow. Juggling multiple jobs, he carries the weight of his dreams and the affections of his girlfriend, a woman whose extravagance clashes with his simple values. But beneath the surface of this ordinary life lies a chasm of deceit. When the love he cherished turns into a cruel betrayal, a double-edged wound inflicted by the very people he trusted, Regan's world shatters. He discovers his girlfriend's infidelity with his own stepfather, a man who has systematically drained his mother's fortune and squandered it on empty pleasures. He must learn to fight for his own destiny and reclaim what was stolen, both materially and emotionally.
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THE BASTARD SON IS REAL HEIR
They buried his mother like a footnote.
Stripped him of his name.
Spat in his face and said he was "no longer part of the Morrison legacy."
But Ethan Morrison didn’t break.
He disappeared.
Now, he’s back—wearing a tailored suit and carrying a blood-soaked legacy.
At the grand banquet, while the Morrison family raises a toast to their fake success, he steps through the door and silences the crowd.
“Security!”
“Throw him out!”
“He’s nobody!”
Ethan’s voice slices through the noise.
“You dare speak of legacy in front of the true heir of the Kidman family?”
They laugh. Until Marcus Webb—the Kidman family’s ruthless envoy—goes pale and bows.
Not to Richard. Not to Derek. Not to Vanessa.
To him.
“W-what is the meaning of this?” Richard stammers.
Ethan smiles coldly.
“It means I no longer need to kneel… because I own the throne you built on lies.”
This isn’t a comeback.
It’s retribution.
And Ethan?
He’s no longer the discarded heir.
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