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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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THE RETURN HEIR
Max stepped forward, his heart racing as he searched the man’s face, looking for some resemblance, some hint of familiarity. “Who… who are you?” he managed to ask, his voice barely above a whisper.
The man studied him for a moment before responding, his voice thick with emotion. “I am Reginald Reid, your grandfather.”
The words hit Max like a thunderbolt. “Grandfather?” he echoed, his mind racing. He had never imagined he had a family, much less one of such prominence.
Reginald nodded, his gaze filled with a mixture of pride and regret. “Yes, Max. You are my grandson, and the last direct heir of the Reid family.”
Max stepped forward, his heart racing as he searched the man’s face, looking for some resemblance, some hint of familiarity. “Who… who are you?” he managed to ask, his voice barely above a whisper.
The man studied him for a moment before responding, his voice thick with emotion. “I am Reginald Reid, your grandfather.”
The words hit Max like a thunderbolt. “Grandfather?” he echoed, his mind racing. He had never imagined he had a family, much less one of such prominence.
Reginald nodded, his gaze filled with a mixture of pride and regret. “Yes, Max. You are my grandson, and the last direct heir of the Reid family.”
Max’s mind swirled with confusion. “But… why didn’t I know? Why didn’t anyone tell me?”
A flicker of pain crossed Reginald’s face. “There were… complicated reasons. When your parents passed away under tragic circumstances, it was decided that you should be raised away from the family, for your own safety. It was not an easy choice, but it was necessary.”
Max’s heart twisted at the mention of his parents. He’d spent his end of the year
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Mercy For None
After dedicating more than a decade of his life to saving over a thousand people, Riley Collins found himself betrayed and falsely accused of murdering a newly married couple and their two-month-old child. In a devastating twist, his wife, Catherine Philip, the very woman for whose mother he spent his entire life savings for her surgery, testified against him in court. Her betrayal led not only to their divorce but also to Riley’s wrongful imprisonment, where he spent twelve years behind bars.
Upon his release, Riley discovered that his ex-wife had married Henry Cardwell, the very man who repeatedly tried to end his life while he was in prison. On the brink of losing all hope, Riley discovered that he was the sole heir of a powerful and wealthy empire.
He also discovered that his father was poisoned and killed by Henry Cardwell’s father. Fueled by rage, Riley vowed to bring down the entire Cardwell family and punish all who once scorned him. Betrayed, defamed, cheated on, Riley is done saving others. This time, he’s coming for revenge and for blood.
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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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KICKED LIKE A DOG, RETURNED LIKE A HIDDEN HEIR
BLURB
Alexander Morello has mastered the art of surviving in silence—until survival means swallowing one humiliation too many. At Winston College, he's the outcast, the charity case, the punching bag for Paxton Jennings, the school's golden quarterback. But when a cruel assault on his dignity crosses the line, something in Alexander begins to crack.
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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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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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My Celebrity Ex-wife's Regret
A powerful man works behind the scenes to make his wife a star. But Bianca is so focused on her career that she takes advantage of her husband's love and doesn't even realize who he really is - the wealthy and mysterious Micheal.
When she cheats on him and treats him badly, Micheal's love turns to anger. After she asks for a divorce, he starts a careful plan to ruin her fame. With precision and patience, Micheal takes control, leaving Bianca vulnerable and helpless. The question is, how far will he go to get his revenge?
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The Tycoon's Son-in-Law
Lucas Reid always dreamed of living a happy life, especially as the live-in son-in-law of the Wright family. He thought marrying Ava Wright, a member of the influential Wright clan, would be his ticket to happiness. But things took a turn for the worse after Lord Wright, the man who set up the marriage, passed away. His in-laws only made his situation more difficult. With nothing to his name and only his wife to lean on, Ethan felt like he had hit rock bottom. Just when he was about to throw in the towel, he stumbled upon a shocking revelation: he wasn't just the son of a billionaire; he was the sole heir to a massive fortune. Now, he's determined to make those who wronged him pay. But it’s not straightforward when he learns that his family isn’t who he thought they were—they’ve been pulling the strings all along. Will he find justice, or will his own demons take over? The only way to find out is to dive into the story!
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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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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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The Rise Of Jack Reynolds
Jack lives a life of misery as the mistreated son-in-law of the Rhoades family in Hamsville, bound by a contract marriage to Olivia Rhoades to pay for his late mother’s surgery. Enduring constant abuse from Olivia, her mother Mrs. Patricia, and siblings Chris, Amy, Damien, and Celine, Jack’s spirit is nearly broken. A surprising letter from Cascade College awards him $10 million for academic excellence but his in-laws attempt to confiscate the money and end his life. Rescued by a mysterious woman, Jack discovers he is the illegitimate son of Harry Reynolds, the world’s richest man. As Harry names him heir on his deathbed, Jack faces a fierce battle with Harry’s wife, Agnes, and step-brother Declan, rising to claim his power and exact justice on those who wronged him.
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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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The Lost Heir to the Consortium
Blaze Morgan an orphan studying at one of the top universities in the city on scholarship. He was looked down upon by everyone around him. When one day, he discovers his girlfriend has cheated on him.
But, what will happen when he suddenly finds billions of dollars credited to his bank account?
When the orphan kid will find out that his real identity as the sole heir of a multinational corporation. Will he take his revenge from everyone who insulted him? Or will he start a new life?
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THE RETURN Of the LEGENDARY KING of WAR
He gave up an empire for love, choosing a quiet life beside the woman who stole his heart. In secret, he paved her path to success, watching with pride as she rose to fame.
But when the woman he cherished began to see him as ordinary and unworthy of her world, his silence turned sorry.
Now, he's gone—along with every unseen hand that held her up.
Only in the ruins of her pride does she realize: without him, her kingdom was… built on sand.
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The System's Mafia Ascension
Betrayed by his wife for a wealthier man, he was cast aside as nothing more than a worthless son-in-law. But this is no ordinary tale of revenge. He didn't bother with petty humiliation—he's set his sights on something far greater. Now, he's risen from the ashes to become a powerful mafia lord, building an empire in the shadows, his name whispered in fear.
But that’s not all. Beneath the criminal underworld lies an even darker truth: supernatural beings—demons, ghosts, and ancient races—lurking within human society. His true mission, given by a god, is to hunt them down and stop their silent invasion. And anyone who dares cross him? They'll learn the hard way what happens when you mess with a man destined for power, both in this world and beyond.
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He Strikes Back: The Underestimated Heir of Nile
What extent would you go to humiliate those who hurt you?
After being accused of committing fraud in the company he worked for, he pleaded that he was innocent but his boss refused to believe him and wanted to see him jailed.
Beaten and humiliated, Miles receives a call that his wife has been kidnapped by his brother in law and his daughter is critically ill.
Knowing that his boss was ready to put him in jail for a long time, Miles knew it was time to return back to his origin.
It was time to turn the table and spin the card. An eye for an eye. And become the heir he once was. Miles Anderson, Heir of Nile.
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Rise of the Sovereign: Wayne Stark
Wayne Stark has always been the center of ridicule. In the eyes of his in-laws, he’s nothing but a worthless burden. Even the youngest among them doesn’t hesitate to insult or strike him, using every opportunity to remind him of his place—at the bottom. But what infuriates them more than anything is Wayne’s calm reaction. No matter the humiliation, he smiles. He speaks with respect. He never loses his cool.
To them, he’s a fool. But to Wayne, it’s simply life as he knows it.
What they don’t know is that their days of mocking him are numbered.
Wayne was the last surviving member of the prestigious Stark family—a powerful lineage reduced to ashes in a tragic explosion that killed everyone, or so they thought. At just three years old, Wayne was rescued by a loyal servant named Zack, who vanished with him into hiding. Wayne grew up in an orphanage, unaware of his bloodline, with nothing but memories of warmth and shadows of loss. He never let the insults weigh him down—because deep inside, he believed life owed him nothing but a reason to keep smiling.
Now, decades later, Zack finally reaches Lord Williams, the most respected and feared ally of the former Stark family. Upon learning the truth, Lord Williams vows to restore Wayne’s honor—by making him the wealthiest, most powerful man in the country.
And Wayne?
He’s ready to rise—and repay every slap, every insult, and every drop of humiliation.
Not with anger.
But with unstoppable dominance. And as of Lena what’s her play? Is it love or what?
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After The Divorce: The Nobody Became a Billionaire
For three years, Adrian Cole lived as the despised son-in-law of the wealthy Hale family, enduring humiliation for the sake of his wife, Vanessa Hale. Her parents sneered at him, her brother ordered him around like a servant, and society labeled him a nobody.
Still, Adrian loved her—pouring his savings into her business ventures, helping her behind the scenes, even letting go of his own career so she could shine. But Vanessa never once saw his worth.
Until the night he caught her in a Ravencrest luxury hotel suite—with Marcus Trent, her arrogant business partner. That night, Adrian’s world shattered.
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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 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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