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 Rise Of Amazing James Crawford  - Urban novels & stories

The Rise Of Amazing James Crawford

Samcowrites
After the heartbreak of his life, the young billionaire, James went on from pain to delight as he found happiness in Emily Simone. However, his joy didn't last long, following the sudden disappearance of Emily. Everything took a different turn when she showed up again, only this time she couldn't recognize him. In the process of trying to get back with her, he had to marry his Ex-wife, Harper Williams, on a contract. When the contract was drawing to an end, James was sure to regain his freedom and happiness, but he was shocked at the sudden declaration of Harper's pregnancy.
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The Rise Of The Belittled Maxwell Arnold  - Urban novels & stories

The Rise Of The Belittled Maxwell Arnold

Jahsmine
Cheated, framed, and betrayed by his wife, Maxwell Arnold found himself in a prison cell, with two options to be met to regain his freedom. With both options impossible to meet, Maxwell could only resign to fate, after which he was bailed out by an immensely wealthy man due to one of the good deeds he had done in the past, completely altering the course of his life positively. With wealth, power, and influence at his fingertips, Maxwell set out to settle the score against those who had hurt him. Join Maxwell as he unravels the mystery behind his past and how he journeys through the present, with each minute dreaded for the danger it holds.
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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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The Amazing Doctor Irvington  - Urban novels & stories

The Amazing Doctor Irvington

Dtwrites
After spending five years in jail for a crime he didn't commit, Derek Irvington came back to his properties all gone, courtesy of his fiancee. Derek must start from the bottom but to everyone's ignorance, Derek has just attain an immerse power that could turn his life around.
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The Swapped Ceo - Urban novels & stories

The Swapped Ceo

Peace
"Another what?" Liam’s job was simple—deliver packages, dodge office gossip, and avoid anything remotely suspicious. But when a high-profile corporation like Tianhu suddenly requests him by name, things get weird fast. First, the icy receptionist turns uncharacteristically warm. Then, employees start whispering like he’s some kind of legend. And now? He’s locked in a room with a voice that seems to know more about him than he does. Meanwhile, the business world is abuzz with another mystery—Lucas Tian, the elusive heir of Tianhu, is finally being forced into the spotlight. But why does Liam’s face look eerily similar to the CEO everyone’s desperate to see? As secrets unravel and identities blur, one thing is certain—Liam’s life will change forever. Who is he really? And more importantly, does he even want to know?
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Prison to Pinnacle: Ex-wife's Eternal Lament - Urban novels & stories

Prison to Pinnacle: Ex-wife's Eternal Lament

Know Micro
Synopsis: In the heart of darkness, the spark of retribution, In the soul’s betrayal, the seed of vengeance sown, In the ashes of love, the phoenix of justice rose. Fate’s cruel jest, a play of shadows cast, Upon this stage of life, the truth unmasked. The age unfolded as a tragic drama, blurring the lines between right and wrong. Edward Steel, a man of humble beginnings who got more grit than met the eyes, bore the brunt of his wife’s transgressions, serving her sentence in prison. But when he walked out a free man, all that awaited him was not gratitude but divorce papers. Sarah Smith, his so-called true-blue wife, had long turned into a slave to greed and a harlot to wealth, tangled up with a wealthy degenerate rotten to the core. Edward, always the one to turn the other cheek, was only met with endless treachery and deceit. All he wanted was a quiet exit, but instead, he was subjected to a mountain of humiliation. How much can a man endure? Join Edward on his odyssey from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of power in ‘Prison to Pinnacle: Ex-wife’s Eternal Remorse’, witnessing the birth of a legend that would promise to illuminate the path to moral clarity in a world grown dim!
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Road To Billions After Rejection - Urban novels & stories

Road To Billions After Rejection

Michigan Fallz
"Yeah, listen up. I want to order a pizza, but don’t screw this up, alright? I don’t have time for incompetence from some broke ass pizza delivery guy.” That's the first thing Niko heard when he answered the phone, “who the hell orders pizza like that?” He sensed the arrogance from whoever was behind that thick voice over the phone. But he ignored the rudeness and asked him “Sure, sir. What can I get for you today?” “Dumbass I already said I want a large pizza. What else do you sell if not pizza?” Things like this always made Niko hate his job, he'd been working in that pizza shop for almost a year and he never got used to all the insults and harsh treatment. But he was willing to keep enduring all of it as long as it fetched him some money to take care of himself and his girlfriend Vikkie.
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The Phoenix’s Heir - Urban novels & stories

The Phoenix’s Heir

Chizurum Enyinnaya
In a world ruled by ancient bloodlines, 18-year-old Kael longs for freedom beyond the walls of his isolated mountain village. Unknown to him, he carries the bloodline of the legendary Phoenix—a powerful entity feared and revered by kingdoms. When his dormant powers awaken after a tragic event, Kael becomes the target of hunters, kings, and even gods. Forced to flee, Kael must navigate a treacherous world filled with betrayal, ancient relics, and forbidden love. Along the way, he discovers the truth about his past and his role in a prophecy that could either save or destroy the world. Will Kael embrace his destiny as the Phoenix’s heir, or will the flames consume him before he has the chance?
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The Divorced Son In Law.  - Urban novels & stories

The Divorced Son In Law.

WiltedSoul.X
"You're a church rat, Deigo. Poor and pathetic. I can't keep living with someone who can't provide for me. I should have listened to my parents when they warned me Deigo. You are a worthless waste of time, I should have never spared you a glance Deigo. I deserve better than you" Deigo felt numb, pained. "How can you say that? I've given you everything. Protected you, loved you... Our child..." Sophia rolled her eyes. "That child is not yours. It's Benjamin’s. And I'm tired of pretending otherwise. It’s time you face reality Deigo. People like you don’t belong in my world, you should be with your poor kind of people and not me, so please, let's save both of us the trouble and move on” Deigo's world shattered. ••• After being forced into a three-year marriage to protect Sophia's family, Deigo discovers she's pregnant with another man's child. Heartbroken, she presents to him a divorce paper, Deigo signs the divorce papers. Thrown into jail, Deigo vows to rise again and make them pay for their betrayal.
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General Wolf is Back. - Urban novels & stories

General Wolf is Back.

Maxwell Dave
It's ten years after Danny Allen's family villa was attacked in Oakville and his whole family butchered and burnt to ashes. Years later, Danny Allen decides to retire as the General in charge of the dreadful Phoenix Elite Forces to look for the girl that risked her life to save his life from the attack and hunt down all those who plotted the total obliteration of the Allen's, even if it's the last thing he does.
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REVENGE OF THE MOURNER - Urban novels & stories

REVENGE OF THE MOURNER

Ardy-sensei
He was caged for crime he didn't commit. Now he’s back, forged in blood and fire, as the deadliest operative in a shadow military force feared across continents. He reclaims his wife. He rebuilds his broken family. And the fools who try to crush him? He won’t just fight back. He’ll destroy them—without mercy. Please read my completed books too: - THE GREAT GENERAL - WAR GOD'S REVENGE
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THE CONSORTIUM HEIR'S RECKONING - Urban novels & stories

THE CONSORTIUM HEIR'S RECKONING

Lyonlee
Nicolas, a man whose life is turned upside down by two pivotal events: discovering his wife's betrayal and learning he's the heir to the wealthy and influential Belford family. As he navigates the complexities of his newfound legacy, he must confront the betrayal in his personal life and the potential consequences of his new status. The Belford family planned to expose his true identity at the super summit. But before then, did he intend to take revenge on his ex‑wife? Killing his ex‑wife and Alex would be a mercy, he said. He planned something far crueler: he would let them live in unending pain and regret.
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BEHIND THE MASK - Urban novels & stories

BEHIND THE MASK

ThePhenomenalScribe
They mocked him. Betrayed him, and left him to die. Now he wears a mask to hide the scars from the past. Steven Hale was once a poor, broken student—bullied, humiliated, and beaten down by life. Until tragedy revealed a shocking truth: he’s the missing heir to the powerful Hale empire. But this isn’t a Cinderella story. It’s a payback. Reborn as Sinclair Hale, the mysterious billionaire CEO, he returns to Avalon City with one mission: revenge. And nothing—not even a contract fiancée chosen to subdue him—will stand in his way. But then there’s April Dawn—his sweet, clumsy personal assistant who wasn’t supposed to matter. With her loyalty, and unexpected courage, she begins to see the man behind the mask… the man Steven no longer believes he can be. When old enemies rise and betrayal hits too close, Sinclair must choose to either cling to the darkness that made him… or fight for the love he never saw coming. What will he do? Will his mission to seek revenge stand? Will he choose love over everything?
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The Unrivalled Lord’s Return  - Urban novels & stories

The Unrivalled Lord’s Return

Bloom
“Take this, it will be enough for you. It's a cheque of $3,000,000. It will be more than enough for a bum like you.” Liam looked at his wife as she held the cheque to his face, “I do not need your money, you can have it.” Liam walked out of the building, he pulled out his phone, and called someone. In a few minutes, a fleet of cars pulled up and men came down calling him ‘My Lord, it is an honor to see you.” Liam Grayson was known as the Lord Supreme Of Kundra, the third most powerful man in the world. He goes into retirement to live a peaceful life with a woman he fell in love with. But three years later after helping his wife reach the pinnacle of success in the city, she hands him a divorce paper calling him nothing but a bum. Liam looks at her and signs the papers. He leaves the building not even up to an hour, A fleet of supercars arrives with guards coming down to greet Liam. It is then that his ex-wife's family begins to regret their decision, the question is who was Liam Grayson?!
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The Billionaire's Masked Heir  - Urban novels & stories

The Billionaire's Masked Heir

Jasmine Ousmane
Jason wakes up on a rather gloomy day with the intention of winning back the affection of his wife, Diane. He knew he had a limited shot at this but he would do anything to give her the life she deserves. Unfortunately and fortunately for him, he would not only witness the heartbreaking scene of his wife in his boss's arms but would also end up almost losing his life and his wretched man's identity in an accident. He woke up nameless, faceless and memory-less in the VIP section of an hospital which belonged to his father whom he does not remember knowing. As he healed with a scarred face, he was gradually introduced into the luxurious, dangerous and fast paced life of the wealthy people of ArkWrath. He swiftly rose to the tag of the 'Ruthless Masked Heir' of the richest man in the city of ArkWrath. Even though he eventually had a facial reconstruction surgery, his mask became his sole identity until one night when he decided to free his mind from the dangers lurking in his new world. He woke up in a woman's arm in which he vowed never to return to as his memories began to return in full wave. This only made him to be filled with the vengeance of bringing down every body who had hurt him. In the course of revenge, he realised that all his life, both former and present were lies interwoven with deceit. Jason ended up losing Ria, his daughter and his only brother whom he got to know after he ordered his death. As he realised that he could not flee his past and present, he set out on finding the woman from that night only to be hit with more bitter revelations and inevitable dangers.
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The Return of the Heir : Jef Arbuzar's Redemption - Urban novels & stories

The Return of the Heir : Jef Arbuzar's Redemption

Cobalt Pen
Jef was the son-in-law of the Devaki family who had no wealth. Everyone always called him the poor son-in-law and he was always humiliated by his in-laws and wife. One day, Jef consciously agreed to pay off his in-laws' debt, after knowing that the blood of a billionaire flows in his veins. He said "I AM NOT A POOR SON IN-LAW!"
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The Accidental Son-in-law Is A Genius - Urban novels & stories

The Accidental Son-in-law Is A Genius

Cypborg
Clarke Wiseheart wears a gentle mask, but beneath it lies a brutal will. A man who plays the fool until the time comes to strike. After twenty years of obscurity, Clarke’s hunger for dominance never faded. When his father gave the order, Clarke unleashed his brilliance, stepping back into a ruthless world where only the cunning survive. But this time, he’s not just the heir of a shadowed empire; he’s an outsider turned family man, married into a household that underestimates him at every turn. As he climbs to the top with unrelenting strategies and calculated ferocity, the people who once dismissed him as a failure are left stunned. Is Clarke Wiseheart, the accidental son-in-law? How is it that he now rules us all?
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The student billionaire  - Urban novels & stories

The student billionaire

Emily Anna
Jake, a hardworking student juggling part-time jobs to pay for his overdue tuition fees, faces a tough situation when his girlfriend, Bella, demands he pay for her expensive online shopping. Despite explaining that his salary is already committed to his education, Bella ridicules him for being "poor and selfish." Their argument is interrupted when Jake notices a suspicious, suggestive message pop up on Bella's phone. Before he can ask questions, Bella grabs her phone and storms out. Jake follows her, only to see a luxurious car pull up outside. Out steps Liam, the charming and wealthy heir of a powerful family, holding a bouquet of cash flowers. A crowd of students gathers, whispering in admiration of Liam's influence and riches. Liam presents Bella with an extravagant gift, making her feign modesty despite her clear excitement. As their interaction becomes more intimate, Jake confronts them, only for Bella to slap him and publicly deny ever being his boyfriend, leaving Jake heartbroken and humiliated. When Jake discovered that he was the son of a wealthy tycoon in the society of Miami. He decided to make them pay. Will he take back Bella Or Show them who the boss is? I’m
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SHADOWS OF THE PAST  - Urban novels & stories

SHADOWS OF THE PAST

Dozzzie97
"Daddy?" The small voice stopped Logan Hayes in his tracks, and his heart skipped a beat. He turned to face the boy staring up at him with wide eyes, eyes that reflected his own. "What did you call me?" Logan asked, his voice thick with disbelief and surprise, he has been waiting all his life for someone to call him a dad. "You're back?" Maya Dawson’s voice cut through the air, tense with shock and an unmistakable hint of anger. Logan turned slowly, meeting the gaze of the woman he had spent five years dreaming of. "I never wanted to leave." His words came out as a plea, filled with emotion. Maya shook her head, with a cold tone. "You didn't just leave, Logan. You disappeared." Logan stepped closer, narrowing his eyes. "You think I abandoned you? It was your family, Maya. They forced me out. I fought my way back for you only to find you married to someone else." Her voice wavered as she whispered, "You have no right to come back and disrupt my life now. Richard is my husband." Logan's voice dropped to a low, intense whisper. "Is he my son?" Maya’s silence told him everything. Five years ago, Logan Hayes was forced out of Maya Dawson’s life, pressured by her powerful family into walking away from their marriage. Once a struggling dock worker and the illegitimate son of the Carlton family, Logan left without a word, leaving Maya heartbroken and convinced he had abandoned her.
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THE BILLIONAIRE HEIR: His ex-girlfriend begged him - Urban novels & stories

THE BILLIONAIRE HEIR: His ex-girlfriend begged him

Diane Red
Harry Winstone, a forgotten billionaire heir got his entire world crushed when his mother Celia needed a operation and his girlfriend, Amelia, breaks up with him. He is forced to accept his fate and his inheritance. With his new fame and status comes the need to make everyone who ever hurt him pay a thousand folds
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