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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. 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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Jeremy Waltz: A Billionaire Incognito - Urban novels & stories

Jeremy Waltz: A Billionaire Incognito

Grim
His family, his wife, his in-laws, they all saw him less; with his wife even cheating in his face and piercing him with harsh words in front of another man. Sooner a once in a lifetime opportunity collided with him and turned him to the president of a trillion dollar corporation. Now determined to spell out the seven letters of revenge with his enemy's tears, he disguised himself as another man and entered their circles again, ruining his enemies from within like a virus. ... Please read and add to your libraries. Join me on this journey.
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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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Xavier Steel's Vendetta  - Urban novels & stories

Xavier Steel's Vendetta

ALEXIA MORGAN
Cast out and betrayed, Xavier Steel sacrificed it all for love, only to be scorned, discarded, and humiliated by his wife, Miranda and her elite family. But his fall from grace is just the beginning. When Xavier resurfaces, the world is about to witness the wrath of a man scorned. Secrets unravel, revealing a chilling truth that shakes the very foundations of their world. As he plots his revenge, the question remains: What happens when the outcast returns, armed not just with a vendetta, but with a terrifying revelation that will shatter their perfect lives? Can Xavier Steel triumph over those who underestimated him, or will they rue the day they crossed paths with the son-in-law they scorned? There is no escape for anyone who dared to cross paths with Xavier Steel.
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100 Billion Dollars In My Rented Apartment  - Urban novels & stories

100 Billion Dollars In My Rented Apartment

De_law17
He still lives in a rented apartment but controls empires worth over a hundred billion dollars. They mocked and belittled him, but he was silent, not because he couldn't fight back, but because if he did, they would all be dead. Now, they've pushed him over the edge, and would soon realise that he had a hundred billion dollars in his rented apartment.
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CALEB'S ASCENSION TO POWER - Urban novels & stories

CALEB'S ASCENSION TO POWER

Angel Ilikah
In CALEB'S ASCENSION TO POWER, nobody can be trusted because the more you look, the less you see. Caleb was a Billionaire from the richest family in the city but in his quest for true love, he decided to live in disguise as a poor man working in another city. He met Jenny who he married thinking she was the right one for him until he caught her sleeping with his boss who did it to humiliate him. She divorced him and in anger, he decided to go back to his real identity but unknown to Jenny, he had been the one secretly helping her to grow her business but she discovered it too late but she was ready to do anything to win him back. The night before Caleb returned to his family, he received a cryptic text from an unknown person warning him not to trust anyone in his family. Caleb returned home to discover there was a conspiracy against his life within his family and also a power tussle for the family company. On his first return, he was shot in an unsuccessful assassination attempt. Caleb returned from the hospital a changed person who refused to be fooled by the sweetness of the people around him including his father. Journey with us in CALEB'S ASCENSION TO POWER as he uncovers the conspiracies behind him and the people who want him dead.
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Rise of The Heir Consortium - Urban novels & stories

Rise of The Heir Consortium

Earl
George was the bullied and belittled son-in-law of the River Family who was forced to divorce his wife but was unjustly dismissed from his job because he was a peasant. However, when all hopes seem to be lost and George has lost everything including his wife, he discovers that he is the heir to the Hawthorne Consortium. Nothing is ever going to remain the same as George had to take his rightful place, as the only Heir of the Hawthorne Family. He's back to the city with the only thing in his heart and that's to give the River Family a taste of their own medicine and get back at the one thing he thought he had.
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Kyle's unearthed goldmine - Urban novels & stories

Kyle's unearthed goldmine

Jay Jay
Kyle Hughes, a final year student at Beckerley University faces a great deal of life's challenges and managed to survive. A single heroic act changes his life for the better and he went from being poor Kyle Hughes to being Ashley Barnes, the son of a multi-billionaire.
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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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The Incredible Dr. Frederic Bosman  - Urban novels & stories

The Incredible Dr. Frederic Bosman

Kaiser
Frederic Bosman is a reserved, hard working doctor who finds out about his unknown ability to cure any disease. This super abilities which he inherited from grandfather. He then finds out he is betrothed to the granddaughter of one of the strongest and wealthy empires in the city and this changes he lives forever. Freddy learns that he can cure anyone but himself as that is the catch that comes with his abilities. His grandfather who raised him becomes seriously ill, Freddy has to try to find a cure to his grandfather's illness while tackling betrayal from his betrothed family in order to retain the agreements made by his grandfather Louis to Mr George Hardcastle, his best friend.
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The Forgotten Lineage - Urban novels & stories

The Forgotten Lineage

Rose White
Zachary Hayes is a man in his thirties who is experiencing crises in every aspect of his life. His bar business, which he built a few years ago, went bankrupt, his girlfriend left him, and he was forced to abandon his last name because he had to marry a woman under the coercion of someone claiming to be his father's arch-enemy. His father had accumulated substantial debts before he died, yet Zach knew nothing about it due to his strained relationship with his father. However, Zach had no other options because he also had significant debts to loan sharks. He was bankrupt and had nothing, including a place to live. As a poor son-in-law in a wealthy family, Zach had to endure endless humiliation. His wife, Sarah Bennett, openly cheated on him, and his in-laws constantly humiliated him in front of the extended family while mentioning the debts of Zach's father, of which he had no knowledge. The only thing that kept Zach going was having a place to sleep and free food. Zach tried to earn acceptance in the Bennett family by starting a business with the support of his acquaintances, but it was all in vain because the Bennett family didn't want to see Zach succeed on his own. He faced threats from various parties he had never imagined before. Then, he met Jeremy Brooks and Hannah Mitchel. These two came to help him uncover the mystery behind the Bennett family.
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The Underestimated Husband's Dominance - Urban novels & stories

The Underestimated Husband's Dominance

Ana Stacia
The doctor swallowed, stammering a little. “It’s… Mr. Drayton, your husband. Connor’s blood type matches Mr. Carver’s. If he agrees, we can transfuse from him. But I should warn you. Mr. Drayton has already lost blood in the crash. Taking more could risk weakening him further.” She turned to the doctor with the exact same cold voice. “Then what are you waiting for? Do it. Take whatever Benjamin needs.” A cold numbness washed through Connor. Connor Drayton's Millionaire Wife Threatens Him To Donate Blood For Her Ex, Benjamin Carver, Or Get Divorced. But How Will The Situation Turn?
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The Orphan Dragon Marshall  - Urban novels & stories

The Orphan Dragon Marshall

Toothpick Jones
Ten years after the four top families connive and burn every single member of the Ruthaford family, one of the most prominent families in Klinland, the Ruthaford orphan, saved from the fire by an unidentified lady has returned to find his rescuer and reward him and to take his revenge on the four top families. When he finds his rescuer, he realizes he was saved by a woman. He rescues her from a family situation and swears to help her through all life challenges.
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His Mafia Redemption  - Urban novels & stories

His Mafia Redemption

George Tiptree
On the day of his high school graduation, Richard Tucker lost everything his parents, his dreams, and his hope. Forced to scrape by on menial jobs just to survive, fate takes an unexpected turn when he saves a mysterious woman from danger. She’s Diane Warren, heir to one of the city’s most powerful families. What starts as a simple act of kindness spirals into a scandal that rocks the elite, forcing Richard into an unwanted marriage with Diane a woman who loves him, but whose family despises his very existence. Humiliated, powerless, and branded as a worthless “live-in son-in-law,” Richard endures endless insults from his mother-in-law while silently dreaming of a better tomorrow. That tomorrow comes the night he’s beaten to death in a dark alley. Only… death isn’t the end. Reborn with the mysterious Trillionaire System, Richard gains the power to rise above everything that crushed him. Every task completed earns him unimaginable wealth, status, and influence. But money isn’t his only weapon his new life gives him the means to uncover the secrets of his past, punish those who wronged him, and protect the only woman who truly stood by him. As Richard builds his empire under the alias Mr. Tusks, those who once mocked him will kneel before him the same family that called him useless will beg for his favor, and the enemies who tried to bury him will tremble at his name.
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The Return of the Almighty Dragon Jackal - Urban novels & stories

The Return of the Almighty Dragon Jackal

The Bleeding Pen
He was betrayed, broken, and buried alive by the ones who should’ve protected him. Now, he’s back—with fire in his veins and vengeance in his fists. On his sixth birthday, Andrew Blackwood watched his mother die in a pool of blood and candles. Sold into mafia servitude, stripped of his inheritance, and betrayed by the woman he loved, he became a ghost in the criminal underworld—reborn as THE DRAGON JACKAL. Trained in 74 deadly arts. Feared by enemies. Hunted by the past. Now, after years of silence, the hidden heir returns to reclaim everything that was stolen—from his name to his soul. But the deeper he digs into his family’s legacy, the darker the secrets become. With love turned into betrayal and blood turned into lies, Andrew must choose: burn the empire to the ground or rebuild it from ashes. Revenge is his weapon. Redemption is his war. And this time… mercy is off the table.
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The Son-in-law Dominance - Urban novels & stories

The Son-in-law Dominance

Bae T
Ken Buckle had once faced a hundred enemies alone, single-handedly elevating his Nation to the pinnacle of the world. But just as Ken Buckle was hailed as the unparalleled war god, the world assumed he would ascend to the peak of Laiming Nation, standing on the world stage. Then came a shocking piece of news. Ken Buckle, the illustrious war god of Laiming Nation, retired, he turned into an ordinary security guard and became the son-in-law of the richest man. People bullied him and humiliated him. See how he slaps people in the face with force and status. Since this is the empire I founded, let's see how I stir it up!
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RETURN OF DON' CARA FROM USELESS TO GREATNESS  - Urban novels & stories

RETURN OF DON' CARA FROM USELESS TO GREATNESS

Bigsnowy
"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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RISE OF THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE  - Urban novels & stories

RISE OF THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE

Lucid writing brand
Lyon Nathaniel is a student of one of the richest school in sky city. Not that he merited it, he just happened to get a scholarship to study there. He didn't belong there, he was just a pauper, a nobody who got so lucky, but that was not the end of his story. He was bullied, mistreated and accused of killing his family by his biggest rival, Ethan Darlington. He lost everything and everyone he ever cared about. His parents, his only sister and his girlfriend. He also lost his health. Locked up in prison for a crime he didn't commit he was determined to give a well deserved revenge to those who looked down on him and stole everything from him. But can he do that when he his down with a chronic disorder? Can he do that when he has no money in his bank account? "Good day young master, I've finally found you" Maybe this is just the beginning of Lyon's story. Read on to see how a man that lost everything got back everything and more, how he made those who looked down on him regret everything they did. Now he is back, but this time, he is no longer the weakling he was once known for, he is now lord Lyon the one whose footsteps send chills to anyone who knew his true identity.
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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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HE ROSE AGAIN - Urban novels & stories

HE ROSE AGAIN

Nathan Manuel
Lamar, a wretched young man spent 3 years in prison for a crime he knew nothing about. He had been maltreated, sent to prison by his in-laws, and dumped by his wife.  However, his system activated and seemed to be his stepping stone.  What will happen to Lamar? What pattern will his life take? 
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In This Life I Will Be Strong - Urban novels & stories

In This Life I Will Be Strong

Your_Hope
In a scream of blood, Samuel breathed his last. He was murdered in a rather sadistic way by students from a wealthy family. Actually, Samuel knew that continuing to hope would create its own wounds, but he couldn't stop. He was weak and could do nothing but hope. At that moment, Samuel wanted to live. He didn't want to die at such a young age, he still wanted to join the war party and others. Unfortunately, it was only hope. The reality was the opposite. He was destined to die. For the first time, Samuel's hope came true. He was still alive, but at a younger age. How could Samuel come back to life? Would he be able to avenge the suffering of his former life? Or would it still be the same? "How did it feel? When no one helps you and insults you? Doesn't it feel so miserable that you want to die? But take it easy. I'm just starting out." - Samuel -
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