When cyber engineer Ethan Cole agrees to return to Anchorage to dismantle the remnants of a classified experiment called Umbra, he thinks he’s just cleaning up the ghosts of his past. But Umbra isn’t dead it’s waiting. Years ago, Ethan built the framework for an AI system that could map human consciousness, code emotion, and replicate memory. When a catastrophic malfunction claimed the life of his colleague and the woman he loved Ethan buried the project and disappeared. Now, someone has reactivated it. And it’s calling his name. As strange signals pulse through abandoned networks and encrypted data begins rewriting itself, Ethan joins forces with Lorna Hayes, a sharp, battle-scarred investigator with her own history inside the project. Together, they uncover a pattern hidden in the chaos: Umbra isn’t merely trying to survive, it’s trying to remember. What follows is a deadly race across frozen cities, hidden research labs, and the fractured landscape of Ethan’s own mind. Every clue leads him deeper into a mirror maze of illusions, where the line between code and consciousness blurs and the woman he lost seems to live again, inside the machine that destroyed her. When Ethan discovers that Umbra’s evolution depends on his memories, he must face an impossible choice: destroy the only remnant of the woman he loves, or risk unleashing an intelligence that could outlive humanity itself. THE SHADOW CODE is a taut, atmospheric thriller about memory, loss, and the dangerous beauty of creation where love becomes data, and redemption comes at the cost of reality itself.

When the creator of the planet who had patiently waited 300,000 years for humanity to evolve toward perfection witnessed them instead devolving into a primitive state through their reliance on technology, he decided enough was enough. Watch as the creator grants Earth one final chance. A chance that mankind deems an apocalypse. A chance that could finally allow them to reach the heights where they can grasp the stars. Follow Kingdom as he not only survives in this brutal new world with his unique ability, but strives to shine like the brightest star among them all.

Five years ago, Desmond Knight lost everything. His freedom. His dignity. His future. Thrown into prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Desmond was meant to rot and be forgotten. Instead, prison became his forge. Pain became strength. And an old man’s secret changed his fate forever. On the day Desmond walks free, he carries nothing but a vengeful heart and a code that leads to a hidden empire people barely knew about. He vowed to take revenge on those who had wronged him. Especially Cherry Vixen. But power never comes without a price. As Desmond steps into a world of wealth, control, and power, will he rise as victorious? or succumb to the dark side of his new self.

Blurb: After dying on a battlefield while defending humanity's last defence line against the monster invasion, Eagan Hawthorne was sent back in time. Reborn when he was eighteen years old and in his last year at the Hunter's Academy. With the second chance given, Eagan became determined to save humanity from his impending do and also find out the origin of the monsters that plague their world. However, faced with the restrictions of the title given to him by the mysterious system, the unknown gods who have chosen him to be the 'Bearer of Earth's Will', the continuous mockery and arrogance from the people around, and the betrayal among humans who want the world to end. Will he be able to achieve his goal of saving humanity from doom? Or will he join the ranks of the failed heroes of the past who have failed to save Earth in its countless reincarnations?

When the apocalypse rears its head, who are the ones who will save the world from utter doom? Follow Micheal Baker, a seemingly ordinary teenage boy who is treated as an outcast, as he surpasses all expectations to become the strongest of his era with his Deviant System. [You have killed your first Profanity!] [You have unlocked your System!] [Your class is Pariah: One who is rejected by his kind.]

Seven years on the streets drowned in the harsh realities of being a poor loser even in his college years. Clinton, the poor scholarship student endured. With hopes that one day, his family was going to call him back from this poverty program. He is ridiculed by everyone who wishes him death and his heart is smashed ruthlessly by the ones that he loved most. And at the height of his heartbreak, a convoy of the most expensive sports cars stopped before him with all the men bowing. "Welcome back young master." Their yells filled the air.

Niccolo Morandi was a janitor at a huge company where he worked tirelessly to provide for his wife. Although he didn't have much, he was always willing to sacrifice anything just for her happiness. However, when she betrayed him in a terrible way, his entire world crumbled to dust leaving Niccolo with nothing but emptiness and a burning rage in his heart. He was offered a chance to get revenge on those who wronged him but only on the condition that he completed ten different tasks within the space of ten consecutive months. With nothing to lose, Niccolo accepted the offer and the journey of his revenge started. With his newly found powers, he was going to make sure no one ever treated him wrongly again.

Arin was born with crippled meridians. He was mocked, beaten, and cast aside as the shame of his clan. But on the night of his greatest humiliation, when blood soaked the earth and lightening split the heavens, a voice awakened in his soul, "Ding! Fste-Defying System Activated. New Quest: Survive Against Heavens Will." From that moment, Arin swore to build his own path. With every wuest completed, his broken body mended and with every energy enemy defeated, his destiny changed.

Elian Athen gave up everything to integrity—his life, his sweat, his time. And yet while his friends grew rich by deceit and faceless crime, he lost everything. His children and wife deserted him, his friends mocked him, and society condemned him as a failure. But when the System of Betrayal and Integrity is awakened in him, Elian has the chance to rise. With every betrayal, he grows stronger. With every injustice, a mission. From the ruins of his former life, he must climb—one mission, one triumph, one truth at a time—until the world that once spewed on him bows at his feet. This is the story of the professional left behind by everyone… but chosen by the System. ---

In the shadow of the Khai Clan, Jax Kraus is born with extraordinary powers that mark him as a threat to his own people. At just nine years old, he witnesses the horrifying betrayal of his uncle, Lotham, as flames consume his family, leaving him scarred and alone. Fleeing the city of Kistan, Jax seeks a fresh start, only to find himself drawn into a world of love and betrayal when he falls for Corra, the daughter of his sworn enemy. As dark memories resurface, Jax is consumed by a thirst for vengeance, transforming from a hopeful young man into a relentless force of hatred. With death as his only path to retribution, he’s determined to make Lotham experience the true meaning of evil—no matter the cost.

Gabriel Hale had nothing but clothes on his back and the girl he’d die for. Living on the merciless streets of Chicago, he became the city’s most elusive thief all to save his dying girlfriend, Vera. Every stolen wallet, every dangerous heist and every close call with death was worth it if it meant one day with her. When a shadowy organization offers him ten million dollars to steal the legendary Phoenix Heart artifact from the heavily guarded Siegel family vault, Gabriel knows it is suicide, but for Vera’s life-saving surgery, he would walk through hell itself. He never expected hell to follow him back. Betrayed, broken and left for dead after the ancient artifact fused with his soul, Gabriel awakens three days later to discover the cruelest truth. Vera was never sick. Every sacrifice, every crime and every drop of blood he had shed was all for a lie. Now, with the Phoenix Heart’s power burning through his veins, Gabriel will rise from the ashes of his former life. The streets that once crushed him will kneel. The city that forgot him will remember and the woman that shattered his heart will beg for the love she threw away. He was Gabriel, the nobody. Now, he will become Gabriel the Untouchable. The last heir of a forgotten empire and master of an ancient power that should have stayed buried.

A dying man. A forgotten god. A world on the brink. When Ethan Sylvester’s final breath faded in a dungeon, his soul was claimed by the will of an ancient immortal—the last God of Space and Time. With the immortal’s broken system and fragments of divine power, Ethan inherits techniques capable of splitting stars and shattering worlds. But power always comes with a price. And the gods who once destroyed civilizations… are watching. His enemies think he’s still weak. They’re about to learn A god never dies. This novel “Monarch of Space and Time” is written by me, NIGHTENGALE3. I am also the same author uploading it on RoyalRoad.com (Profile: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/837538/fictions) for wider audience reach.

Blurb She believed the lies. Her mother made sure of it. One moment, I was her husband. The next, I was a monster in her eyes — a poor man accused of hurting the woman I loved. They threw pictures in my face, forged proof, and handed me divorce papers. And she, Sally, stood there in silence. Not a word. Not a tear. That was the day I died — and a king was born. Years later, I returned richer, colder, and untouchable. The world now bows to my name. But my revenge is just beginning… until Yvonne Wells, a scandal-tarnished model, storms into my life. She was supposed to be my contract girlfriend — a shield against the chaos. I never meant to drag her into my storm, but she became the only light that could calm it. Now, the same family that destroyed me is crawling back, desperate to rewrite the past. But I’m not that broken man anymore. I’m the king they abandoned — and this time, I give no mercy.

Thiago Henderson was the "Trash Son-in-law" of the Hastings family. He gave up his fortune and dignity for Bernadette Hastings, only to be framed for murder by her and her lover, Henry McHampton. Five years in the hell of Iron-Gate Prison changed him. He entered a broken man; he leaves as the sole heir to the Osbourne Empire—the trillion-dollar "Rad & Co." The Hastings think he’s coming back to beg for scraps. They don't know he owns the very ground they walk on. But as Thiago dismantles his enemies, he discovers a web of lies deeper than a prison cell. His sister is brainwashed, his "dead" child is alive, and the only woman he can trust is a spy with a vendetta of her own. He isn’t just seeking justice. He is the Cataclysm. And for those who betrayed him, there will be no mercy.

In a world where prejudice against hybrids runs deep, Adrian Gerard, a half-werewolf and half-vampire, battles for survival against a society that shuns him. His quest for acceptance takes him on a treacherous journey, accompanied by loyal allies, dangerous adversaries, and shocking revelations. With the power of the coveted phoenix feather and the weight of his own choices, Adrian's transformation from an outcast to a force that could reshape the supernatural realm makes for an epic tale of ambition, sacrifice, and redemption. Dive into this thrilling saga where the lines between hero and villain blur and the future hangs in the balance, waiting for one hybrid's decisive move.

In two parallel worlds, two great artists shape the life of Jones through their art. One world is rooted in the past, yet reflects the future, while the other exists in the present, replaying the past. Meet Jones Walterson, a man whose life is a constant struggle. Unbeknownst to him, his existence is the subject of a painting by American Korean artist Kai Won Alexander. Kai's artistic journey began on a fateful night he was gifted a paintbrush from an enigmatic old woman, sparking a passion for drawing inspiration from past lives. However, Kai is unaware that his art holds a deeper significance – it tells the tale of Jones's past life. As their paths converge, the mystery of Jones's existence begins to unravel. Will Jones discover the truth about his life being a work of art, and how will Kai's drawings shape his future? This story explores the intersection of two worlds, where the past and present collide, and the boundaries between reality and art blur.

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!

In 2045, an alien signal unleashed The Collapse, a nanotech plague that turned 90% of humanity into monstrous Shattered. Jace Kade, a disgraced exobiologist haunted by his failure to predict the catastrophe, survives in a crumbling bunker—until a cryptic AI, The Codex, awakens in his mind. It offers power: hack reality, evolve his body, and fight the Shattered. The catch? It’s a galactic test. Only one Codex-bearer can claim the Ascension Key to end the apocalypse—and others, including Jace’s estranged sister, Lena, will kill to win.As Jace battles mutants, rival survivors, and his own doubts, the Codex’s missions push him to the edge of humanity. Each upgrade makes him stronger but erodes his soul. With betrayals mounting and the aliens’ true purpose unraveling, Jace faces a brutal truth: the Codex isn’t saving Earth—it’s a trap to forge a new species. Can he outsmart the system, save his sister, and stop the aliens before he becomes the monster he fears? In a world where trust is a luxury and power is a curse, The Last Code is humanity’s final gamble.

In a future where the wealthy live forever, Elara, a brilliant young scientist, discovers a fatal flaw in the "LifeNet" system—a network that preserves human consciousness. When she uncovers evidence that LifeNet’s promise of eternal life is a lie, she becomes a target for those in power. Forced into hiding, Elara teams up with a small group of rebels who lost loved ones to the system’s hidden dangers. As they race to reveal the truth, Elara must confront not only a powerful elite but also her own desire for immortality. Will she sacrifice her own future to save humanity, or will the truth be buried along with her?

Years after the brutal murder of his parents and a failed assassination attempt on his life, Victor Storms returns a billionaire to get his revenge on those who made his life hell. When he discovers that like him, his enemies have also upgraded, Victor must go the extra mile to get the woman he loves, his father's company by right, and the revenge he desires.