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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Damien Storm's Rise To The Top! - Urban novels & stories

Damien Storm's Rise To The Top!

Danielle Percy
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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The Son-in-law - Urban novels & stories

The Son-in-law

Karven ash
Humiliation forged him. Wealth armed him. Now, revenge drives him. An unexpected phone call changes the life of Billy Anderson—but for the first time, in the best possible way. From a powerless, humiliated son-in-law, he suddenly inherits a fortune so vast it seems unreal. Yet alongside wealth comes shadows: dark secrets, unseen enemies watching his every move, and a web of betrayal that once crushed him but now fuels his quest for revenge. Armed with fortune and determination, Billy must navigate danger, unravel hidden conspiracies, and claim justice—before the past catches up with him.
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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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Ridiculed into Wealth - Urban novels & stories

Ridiculed into Wealth

Lady Dreamer
Forsaken and ridiculed, Liam Carter endured, praying his in - laws would accept him. It seemed that his prayers were never going to be answered as their treatment of him worsened. But that was when he got the call that changed his life forever. What will be the fate of his enemies now that the tables were turned? And the wife who got tired of standing up for him? Would her tears and regret make any difference?
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The reaper - Urban novels & stories

The reaper

skylar_evans231
Heavy panting and footsteps could be heard as the criminal ran down the stone cold alleyway, trying and helplessly failing to get away from him. Of course he had heard of him, the one who always gets his target, the one so terrifying that he got the name the reaper but he had never thought they would meet face to face. ***** The reaper is a skilled assassin tasked with the task of killing Park Hajun an influential politician with a high bounty on his head. He is an untouchable killer who evades capture and always gets his target. As elusive as a ghost he comes and goes living no trace, striking fear in all his victims but one. Park hajun is determined to unmask the person who is trying to stop him from achieving his dream and he will use any means to unmask the reaper.
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ELEVATED BY ERROR - Urban novels & stories

ELEVATED BY ERROR

Hop-Grip
Frank Ashford was supposed to change the world, not clean up after it. Once a top graduate with limitless potential, life beat him down until he was invisible, just a janitor in the glass towers of MorganTech. But everything changes the night he stumbles upon a hidden code deep in the system, one that wasn’t meant to be found. The code unlocks more than just corporate data, it unravels a legacy of betrayal, corporate warfare, and a shadowy kill list. Rewarded with an improbable promotion, Frank is pushed into the CEO’s chair… and into a silent war brewing behind boardroom doors. Someone wants him dead, Someone else wants to use him, And the one woman who could save him might be the one he loses forever. One janitor, One code. One corporation on the brink. In a world where power is encrypted, the truth could get you killed.
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The Trash Son-in-law's Ultimate Domination - Urban novels & stories

The Trash Son-in-law's Ultimate Domination

Mattimeo
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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The Return of the God level Son in Law - Urban novels & stories

The Return of the God level Son in Law

Maemae
For three years, Li Tian was the laughingstock of the Zhang family, they saw him as a penniless, spineless son-in-law forced to run errands and eat leftovers. Mocked by his wife’s relatives, humiliated by society, and treated like a servant, no one knew his true identity. Until the day he finally snapped. Because Li Tian wasn’t just some poor nobody. He was the Dragon King, the hidden ruler of an underground empire,a man who once vanished from the world after being betrayed by those closest to him. Now he’s back, and he’s not hiding anymore. Armed with limitless power, a secret system that unlocks his god-level potential, and a list of debts to collect, Li Tian is ready to flip the entire city upside down. The Zhangs wanted a dog to kick. They didn’t realize they’d leashed a dragon.
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Supreme Girlfriend Making System  - Urban novels & stories

Supreme Girlfriend Making System

Creator
If you win a girl's trust, you earn money. But if that trust is broken... the penalty is harsh like being turned into a girl for 7 days. Li Chan, an orphan, had been with his girlfriend, Liya, for seven years. She was his only light in a dark world until she betrayed him for the young master of the powerful *Song Hao Group*. Heartbroken and shattered, Li Chan had lost all hope in life... That's when a mysterious voice echoed in his mind “Activating: The Supreme Girlfriend Making System.” The rules were simple, yet brutal: * Earn money by gaining a girl's trust. * At 100% trust, unlock unique and powerful special skills. * But beware if the trust drops even slightly... suffer strange and humiliating penalties. Now, armed with this bizarre system and a heart craving redemption Li Chan sets out on a new path. To build trust. To gain power. To master love and betrayal. His new goal? To rise above them all and become the Supreme Harem God. *Let the twisted game of hearts begin.*
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The Wrath of Jordan Jefferson - Urban novels & stories

The Wrath of Jordan Jefferson

Ositas Bliss
He entered their house as a boy with no past. Now, he returns as the man who will rewrite all their futures. Found on the edge of death with no memory of who he is and where he came from, Jordan Jefferson was taken in by Ezra Bennett—a man who gave him shelter, love, and a second chance at life. But that kindness came with a price. Divorced, stabbed and left for dead by his ex-mother-in-law and ex-wife, Jordan is saved by a woman who carries the same mysterious mark on her neck—a mark that will unlock the truth about his bloodline, his legacy, and his power. Now, the same people who treated him like trash will kneel before him. The ones who tried to bury him will face the storm they created. Because Jordan Jefferson is no longer a shadow in their house… He is the last heir of the Onyx Keepers. And he has come to take everything they took from him.
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Aaron's Gambit - Urban novels & stories

Aaron's Gambit

readmire
Aaron thought graduating top of his class would change his life. Instead, it feels like the world is against him. No one will offer him a job, and the one interview he had hoped for goes wrong after a call about his mom being rushed to the hospital. Broke, hopeless, and with loan sharks threatening his life, Aaron doesn’t know where to turn. Then a mysterious man gives him a business card with an offer that seems too good to be true. The job? A tech startup that promises fast money. The company is actually a front for illegal cybercrime, and his boss, Celeste, is way more dangerous than she looks. Celeste ropes Aaron into shady missions, promising to help him clear his debts. Things blow up when one of his assignments goes wrong, and suddenly, Aaron is being hunted by the cops and a powerful tech mogul whose secrets he accidentally exposed. When the loan sharks come after him, Aaron finds out his mom has been lying to him. The loan wasn’t just for his education, part of it was to cover her gambling debts. Even worse, the loan sharks work for the mafia, and Aaron’s mom has a dark past with them she’s been hiding for years, Aaron was just part of a deal she made to save herself. With everything falling apart, Aaron teams up with Leila, a sharp paralegal who wants to take the mafia down. But Leila’s got secrets too—her brother works for the same people hunting Aaron. Together, they’ll have to outsmart Celeste, the mafia, and everyone else trying to destroy their lives. If Aaron can pull off one last risky move, he might clear his name, take down the mafia, and finally start fresh.
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The Vicious Son-in-law  - Urban novels & stories

The Vicious Son-in-law

Tito_writes
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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The Untouchable Rich kid with a Star mark - Urban novels & stories

The Untouchable Rich kid with a Star mark

Maggie Len
After Andrew was Casted away by his family for no reason, he found out about his true identity. He found out he’s not Andrew but Jin Hale, The only Hail of Williams Hale, A powerful man who left enormous wealth for him to inherit. With the tattoo of light - A strange tattoo of a star behind his back which is passed down to every male child of hales. His father believed he would become the most powerful, Wealthiest and wisest man on earth.
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The Majestic Trillionaire Heir, Dave Wayne - Urban novels & stories

The Majestic Trillionaire Heir, Dave Wayne

PASCALY
Dave Wayne was the man everyone looked down on. His wife disrespected him. His in-laws mocked him. To them, he was just a failure — someone unworthy of love, let alone respect. But everything changed with one unexpected phone call. In an instant, Dave discovered he was the heir to a powerful Trillionaire bloodline — a legacy that had been hidden from him all his life. Now, with the world at his feet, he vowed that those who had mocked him would surely bow at his feet!
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Tell the World, The Hidden Magnate is Back  - Urban novels & stories

Tell the World, The Hidden Magnate is Back

StarVessel
He built her empire from his knees. For three years, Ethan played the worthless househusband while secretly orchestrating his wife's billion-dollar IPO. She never knew the man scrubbing her floors was the billionaire pulling every string. Then he discovered her engagement to another man. Some betrayals deserve divorce papers. Some deserve the truth. Ethan chose both. Now she'll learn what it costs to discard a king who pretended to be a pawn.
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The Billionaire Hidden in Plain Sight - Urban novels & stories

The Billionaire Hidden in Plain Sight

Ellie D
Everyone thought Liam Brooks was a useless husband… a man with no job, no status, and no future. Even his wife’s powerful family mocked him daily. But when a rival threatens the Harper Empire, the quiet “house husband” makes a single phone call… and the world trembles. Who is Liam, really? Why does the president of Titan Global Holdings bow before him? And when the truth comes out, will his wife regret every cruel word she ever spoke?
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BLOOD FOR BLOOD: The Return of Elior Crestfall - Urban novels & stories

BLOOD FOR BLOOD: The Return of Elior Crestfall

Mr. Felix
He was framed and thrown to the warfront like trash. On the eve of his wedding, Elior Crestfall—the golden heir of an empire—was betrayed by blood, stripped of everything, and left to rot in madness. But the woman he was forced to leave behind… never gave up on him. Now, after years of humiliation, Elior returns—not as the shattered man they discarded, but as the hidden mastermind behind the most powerful empires on earth. Revenge is coming. And this time, blood will be paid with blood.
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MR ZILLIONAIRE’S ROAD TO REVENGE  - Urban novels & stories

MR ZILLIONAIRE’S ROAD TO REVENGE

Melodion
Synopsis Imagine taking the fall for your Fiancé and getting convicted for a crime you didn’t commit, then when you eventually get released from jail you find out that your Fiancé, the same person you sacrificed your freedom for has been cheating on you, and has conspired to take away everything you worked for. Nikolai Ivanov, a former CEO who sacrificed everything for his Fiancé, Olivia, including serving time in prison, discovers upon his release that she has betrayed him by having an affair with his twin brother, Mikhail. Now he is stripped off everything by his wife and brother. With nothing left, Nikolai sets out to rebuild his life, plotting revenge and reclaiming his former wealth and power. Along the way, he encounters new allies, enemies, and learns the dark side of ambition. on his journey to revenge he joins forces with his rival company (Martins Tech) CEO as she shows him the darker underground side of the business world.
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Rise of the Street King  - Urban novels & stories

Rise of the Street King

Unattra3tive
Rise of the Street King" is the brutal journey of Jayden Cole, a boy born in the slums where loyalty is currency and betrayal is law. With nothing but his wits and a hunger for power, he claws his way from being a nameless street rat to the leader everyone fears and admires. But the higher he rises, the bloodier the climb becomes. Friends turn into traitors, enemies hide behind smiles, and love itself may be the sharpest blade at his throat. In a city where every deal is a gamble and every choice costs blood, Jayden must decide will he rule with honor and risk losing it all, or embrace the darkness and become the monster the streets demand? A tale of ambition, revenge, and survival. Rise of the Street King blends raw emotion, shocking twists, and cliffhangers that will leave readers breathless.
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HER CONTRACT HUSBAND IS THE COMMANDER KING  - Urban novels & stories

HER CONTRACT HUSBAND IS THE COMMANDER KING

khadijah
“You’re just a contract husband. Don’t forget your place.” Gianna Moretti sneered as she shoved the papers across the table. The man in the wrinkled suit only smirked. “My place? Darling, you’ll find out soon enough it’s far above yours.” She thought she was buying a nobody. A desperate man willing to be humiliated, to wear her leash for money. A man she could throw away once the contract ended. But Vincent wasn’t a nobody. He was the hidden warlord—the commander of the Eagles of the West. A man who built his empire with fire, blood, and the corpses of his enemies. When Gianna’s family turns on her… when the mafia comes to collect… when rivals laugh at her for marrying a beggar— Vincent rises. “You called me worthless? Watch as I destroy everyone who touched what’s mine.” In one night, the groom they mocked becomes the nightmare of kings. And Gianna realizes too late… the man she tried to control is the one who will never let her go
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