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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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They Called Me Trash—But I am actually the Billionaire Boss
Elias Voss, the reclusive CEO of Umbratech and the genius behind the world's most advanced defense technologies, has everything—power, wealth, and influence. But none of it matters.
Beneath his calm, ruthless exterior lies a man who’s tired of thrones and headlines. What he wants now is something real—a partner, a family, someone who sees him for who he is, not what he owns.
However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Luna West.
Luna, caught in a battle with her controlling family, proposes a deal to Elias: pretend to be her boyfriend for a while to keep her family at bay. What starts as a simple arrangement quickly deepens, as Luna’s sharp wit and independent spirit draw Elias in, revealing a side of him he never expected to show.
While Elias hides his true identity as the wealthy CEO behind the facade of a humble salesman, Luna’s family, especially her snobbish relatives, dismiss him as beneath them. But they have no idea that the "salesman" they despise is the very man they should be courting .
In a world obsessed with wealth and titles, Elias must navigate lies, loyalty, and love—all while keeping his secret intact. But how long can he hide when the heart wants to be known?
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Slept With An "Ex-convict Nobody" - A Hidden Trillionaire!
A day after his release from the world’s most notorious prison, a prison he ruled over as its master and from which he forged empires and made kings, Ethan found himself saving a stranger. He woke up the next day to find he had a drunk one-night stand with a phenomenal, powerful CEO and a marriage. Everyone saw him as an ex-convict, a nobody, a small-time opportunist who wanted to take advantage of the powerful CEO he made out with and got married to.
Unknown to them, Ethan is the notorious Almighty Master Ethan Northstrum (AMEN). The most powerful and most important man in the world. Even the president is his puppet. Ethan isn’t just powerful; he is heir to a multi-trillion empire with ties to a mysterious lineage.
The “ex-convict nobody” she slept with is a hidden trillionaire!
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MY GAME MY RULES
Robin Ashwood had nothing but his mother’s faith and a worn-out football. Day after day, he trained on dusty streets, chasing a dream no one else believed in. His friends mocked him. His girlfriend walked away. The clubs ignored him, because he had no name, no agent, no connections. But destiny doesn’t knock—it watches.
One lonely night, juggling a ball under moonlight, Robin was unknowingly spotted by a legendary scout watching from his hotel window. That moment changed everything. One viral video and Robin becomes the most hunted young footballer in Europe, But fame comes with a price.
As money pours in, old enemies return. Friends become traitors. Love turns to lies. They want his fortune. They want his career. They want to destroy him.
But what they don’t know, Robin didn’t rise alone, He rose with his mother, And everything he owns is in her name.
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BEHIND THE BILLIONS
"Young master, your father just stopped breathing..."
"I'm afraid things have gone so wrong Master... The family's company has just been sold illegally..."
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After losing his father, Trevor Billions' world crumbles further when he discovers he's inherited nothing but debt and despair. With his marriage on shaky ground, he toiled tirelessly to make ends meet, only to be met with cruelty and disdain by his beloved wife and her family. Despite that, he labored morning and night to put a smile on Ellen's face, promising never to leave, but on her birthday, a shocking betrayal forces him to sign away his freedom.
As he hits rock bottom, a mysterious document hidden by his father reveals a stunning truth, catapulting Trevor into a whirlwind of unexpected adventures and discoveries. With his life turned upside down, could he rise from the ashes and conquer the demons that haunt him?
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The Devil's Guardian Angel.
Antonio's Family's business goes bankrupt and collapses, His Father who couldn't handle the shock, dies due to a heart attack and his dear mother commits suicide because of depression and the constant attacks from the media.
With no leverage or standing whatsoever, His fiance forces him to annul their engagement.
When he requests for his in-laws stance on the matter, He gets nothing but disdain and mockery in return.
Having no form of support nor any attachment whatsoever, Antonio is left to wallow away as he awaits his death. Fortunately he receives an opportunity from a familiar yet viscous woman.
She informs him that there is still a chance for him to turn everything around, Whether the defamation of his parents image, Getting revenge on the one who bankrupted their company or making his former in-laws regret their decision.
All could be rectified, That is if he is willing to accept her one condition. To become her betrothed.
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The Vicious Son-in-law
Warren made to speak but just then the MC got the stage, officially welcoming everyone to the gala.
Just then Lady Williams joins them. Surprised couldn't describe what she felt seeing Warren at the gala.
“What's he doing here?” She asked.
“We’re just as shocked as you are grandma,” Troy said.
“Don't stand close to us. I don’t want anyone thinking we are actually associated with a commoner like you,” Laurel said.
Soon they were interrupted by the loud voice from the speaker.
“...Please welcome on stage, the host of tonight's gala and newly appointed CEO of Sterling Heights, Warren Easton.”
Loud cheers and applauses erupted immediately. Warren made his way to the front and stood until the noise died down. His eyes squarely on the Williams family.
He watched as their faces switched from the looks of confusion to realisation to that of surprise. He had them where he wanted them.
Bingo.
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After Death
Losing your body and having to become someone else is something that no one could ever imagine, including Jeff.
The premeditated murder that has left Jeff's body in ruins, make the man's spirit stray into the body of a rich man named Brian who is lying in a coma. With the body and power Brian has, Jeff seeks revenge.
Will he succeed in getting revenge on those who have hurt him?
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The De Luca Heir
Anthony De Luca, an unassuming young man working a regular job and struggling with heartbreak, discovers a shocking truth about his bloodline. After a humiliating breakup with his manipulative girlfriend Catherine and a series of violent run-ins with a powerful man named Felix, Anthony is forced into a confrontation that unveils the life he never knew he had.
When Victor, a mysterious figure from his past, reveals that Anthony is the heir to the De Luca family—a notorious crime syndicate led by his late grandfather, Don Lorenzo De Luca—his world is turned upside down. Anthony learns that Felix and Catherine were never truly interested in him, but were part of a larger plot to keep him unaware of his heritage and prevent him from assuming control of the family business.
As enemies close in, Anthony must navigate the dangerous world of organized crime while grappling with his newfound identity as the rightful leader of the De Luca clan. With the help of Victor and his loyal friend Jake, Anthony is thrust into a world of power, betrayal, and revenge. But the biggest battle he faces is deciding whether he is ready to embrace his legacy or walk away from it all.
The De Luca Heir is a thrilling tale of self-discovery, revenge, and power, as a young man learns the price of loyalty, the weight of family legacy, and the hard truth about the life he was always meant to lead. Will Anthony rise to claim his birthright, or will the enemies that have been plotting against him destroy everything he holds dear? And what if he finds out that Jake, his best friend, might not be on his side?
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Rise of the underestimated son- in- law
Robert Cruise, a poor bricklayer, is divorced by his cheating wife and fired by his rich boss. But the world doesn’t know he’s the heir of the elite House of York and majority owner of York Corporation. Once underestimated as a useless son-in-law, Robert rises from poverty to power. With enemies on all sides and a vow for revenge, he begins to crush those who betrayed him and protect the family they tried to destroy.
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Sydney, Behind the Glittering City
Behind the glitter of Sydney, Leonard “Leo” Haynes, a former detective turned night cab driver, is caught up in a vast conspiracy after a mysterious passenger leaves behind a briefcase containing a dangerous secret. When his past comes back to haunt him, Leo must choose: uncover the truth or save himself. But can he survive when the enemy is around every corner?
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Ashes of San Miguel
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Betrayed, humiliated, and cast aside, Alejandro Jiménez is a man everyone thinks they can crush. Fired from his job, publicly shamed by his wife Elena, and mocked by her greedy family, Alejandro hides a powerful secret—he is the hidden heir to one of the wealthiest families in Mexico. When his past comes knocking and his enemies grow bold, Alejandro decides it's time to stop playing weak. With vengeance in his heart and power at his fingertips, he vows to bring down the arrogant Walter Velázquez and the corrupt Cuatro Mares Corporation. They think he's finished—but Alejandro is just getting started. A storm is coming, and it has a name: Jiménez.
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The Hidden Dragon Son-in-Law
For three years, Jaxon Lin lived as the joke of the Lin family — the useless son-in-law with no job, no power, and no pride. Mocked by his in-laws, ignored by his wife, and disrespected by everyone around him.
But what no one knew…
Was that the man they humiliated was once the Ghost Monarch — a shadow-ranked soldier trained to kill, command, and disappear.
Now, the seal on his past has shattered.
When his wife is targeted, his enemies rise, and the city begins to burn, Jaxon sheds his disguise. What comes next isn't vengeance.
It’s war.
And the dragon never forgets.
💥 A face-slapping, action-thriller full of ruthless comebacks, deadly secrets, and a hero who bows to no one.
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The CEO Nobody Knew
"You have nothing. You are nothing."
Those were the last words Jane spoke to Mac Clement before throwing him out like trash, choosing her wealthy lover over the husband she thought was worthless.
What Jane didn't know? Mac Clement is the secret heir to a multi-billion dollar empire and the hidden CEO of Golden Enterprise, the very company that made her family's business successful.
For two years, Mac lived as a nobody in Nixon City, investigating his parents' murder while loving a woman who saw him as dead weight. Now the mask comes off.
Watch as Mac systematically destroys everyone who dared look down on him. Jane's family business? Crushed overnight. Her new boyfriend's company? Next on the list. The powerful Thompson family who killed his parents? They're about to learn what happens when you cross the wrong man.
But when Mac recruits desperate art student Shirley Chen for his revenge plan, he uncovers a conspiracy that runs deeper than corporate rivalry. The Thompsons have been manipulating Nixon City for decades, and they'll kill anyone who threatens their empire.
Now they have Shirley.
In the ruthless world of corporate warfare, Mac Clement is about to show everyone exactly who they dismissed. Some people shouldn't be underestimated.
Revenge is a dish best served with absolute power.
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REBIRTH TO CHANGE MY FATE
Broke, jobless, and just one bad day away from giving up, Jake Morrison thought life had hit rock bottom. That was until a tragic accident killed him—only for time to snap back like a rubber band, giving him a second chance... and a mysterious power: the ability to rewind time by sixty seconds.
With each reset, Jake turns misfortune into opportunity—from saving a young girl from abuse, to surviving gang ambushes, to winning the lottery with calculated precision. But every miracle comes at a price. As he navigates shadowy threats, run-ins with ex-lovers, and the twisted politics of Stellar International Corporation, Jake realizes he’s being watched—and not everyone wants him to succeed.
Thrown into a world where secrets are currency and power is everything, Jake finds himself pursued by gangsters, entangled in corporate warfare, and caught between two women: Grace, the selfless landlord who believes in him, and Christine, the seductive classmate with motives of her own.
Money. Power. Revenge. Love.
Jake’s got one minute to rewrite his future…
But what happens when time runs out?
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Damien Storm's Rise To The Top!
For Damien, life was perfect. He was married to his high school sweetheart and about to make a breakthrough in the research that he had spent the last three years working on.
Although their marriage was an hidden one, he had always done his best to support his wife while working hard in the dark. Despite being an orphan, Damien had crawled his way to this point and there was nothing more he wanted.
However, in just one night, everything Damien had considered dear seemed to have changed. Was being a Movie Queen enough reason for a divorce or did he just never know his wife well?
Damien Storne knows what it feels like to be at the very bottom and now, he's determined to climb to the very top!
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Slade to Herondale: A Son-in-law's Rise to Power
The sound of screeching tires dragged his attention and a line of at least seven exotic cars drove towards his direction.
“Greetings young master Herondale!” they chorused, bowing their heads.
“What?!” He asked, confused.
“You've got the wrong person.”
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Maltreated, insulted, humiliated, and poor, Allen Slade still hangs under the wings of his wife and her family—the same people who wouldn't hesitate to embarrass him because he has no choice.
On the day of his wedding anniversary, after getting a gift for his wife with his last cash, Allen bumps into her in bed with her boss.
She informs him of her engagement with her boss and chases him out to the cold street, leaving him broken and homeless. But fate has other plans.
Men in black rush towards him, unveiling a whole new information. He is the heir to a vast fortune and his biological family wants him back!
The once humiliated Allen Slade becomes Allen Herondale In two minutes!
What happens when his ex-wife and family finds out?
You guessed right. They come crawling back!!!
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Trillionaire’s Revenge: The Masked CEO
He gave her his loyalty, she gave him betrayal.
For five years, Robert Elba played the role of a nobody, hiding his trillionaire identity behind a mask of poverty, enduring humiliation from the woman he thought loved him.
On the day he finally decides to come clean, she throws divorce papers at him.
"Useless man, sign the damn papers!"
But the real story was just beginning.
Now, the man she discarded is the CEO of her company, and married to the heiress she could never compete with.
This time, he’s not here to beg, He’s here to destroy.
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The In-laws Regret
Nelson’s marriage to his wife was nothing but a target for his in-laws’ insults. They mocked him for being broke, called him useless, and swore their daughter deserved better. Every word cut deep, but Nelson swallowed the pain, using it to fuel his hustle. He worked tirelessly, rising from nothing to unimaginable wealth. When he returned, it wasn’t just to flaunt his success—it was to humble them. Publicly, he exposed their hypocrisy, making them eat their words. Their regret was loud, their shame even louder, as Nelson proved that the poor man they mocked was now untouchable.
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The Rising Star Son inlaw
Mr. Richard faces terrible betrayal and suffering as though he were cursed and left to rot for the love he gave so freely, he was stripped of hope and trapped in a desolate place where he watches as his family crumbles, his wife falling into the arms of another man whilst he is locked up and tortured by his in-laws, Richard’s despair sparks a hidden meta power within him and he embraces his dark side, he rises, masking his divine strength in a disguise with vengeance driving him, Richard sets out to reclaim his life and rewrite his fate.
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RETURN OF DON' CARA FROM USELESS TO GREATNESS
"H...How could you do this to me!" Joshua's voice cracked as he felt the cold sting of betrayal wash over him. He stood there, witnessing another man slamming into his wife. The woman whom he had sacrificed everything for, and yet she was naked with another man.
"Oh my God, Joshua! Can't you see I'm busy?" Elizabeth yelled, biting her lips to hold back her moan. "Get out, you pathetic bastard!" She spat, and the man behind her smiled at Joshua, making his world crumble.
I will make them pay! I will burn their world to the ground!!
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