Face-slapping

"That's a check for one million dollars. Take it and leave. Perhaps reunite with your mistress and live a lavish life." With red-rimmed eyes, Caroline slammed the check against August's chest. For over three years, she had been married to a cripple, yet all he did was bring her pain. He refused to tell her where he disappeared every month or explain the missing money. Perhaps the rumors were true. August looked at his devastated wife but couldn't bring himself to tell her the truth, not yet. For her safety, she had to remain in the dark. Three years ago, after fighting a brutal war, he was ambushed in a weakened state, leaving him crippled and deemed useless. But August refused to accept a fate bound to a wheelchair. As Caroline stormed away, his Qi surged and for the first time in years, he stood on his own. Now, not only would he make his enemies kneel, but he would also protect his wife from the very family that sought to strip her of everything she owned.

In a world much like ours, there exists a planet no different from Earth. Through the ravages of time earth has come to stand alone as the dominant planet in their own little system. Not knowing much about the universe they find themselves in, when unexpected visitors known as Dooms arrive from beyond the Nether bringing with them apocalyptic like events that threaten the very fabric of existence of the entire planet, nobody is there to save them. Fortunately, with the influence of the Dooms arrival, the humans of Earth develop new ways to cope with their ever desperate situation. Heroes rise up to face the rising threat of the Dooms and among them, two boys who grew up as best friends, through an unfortunate tragedy inherited amazing powers from otherworldly beings. They would go on to become unlikely saviors of a once flourishing civilization on the verge of destruction. Follow the story of the Constantine Cleveland, the cheerful and hardworking youth of ordinary origins and Baron Maspeth, the entitled and eccentric rich boy as they become enemies and later, brothers, in their bid to save their world from certain doom.

Martin Luther, a Mafia member in Newland, disappeared without a trace when assassins hunted him. Martin was forced to jump into the river to save himself. However, unlucky Martin hit a rock while jumping into the river and ended up unconscious. When Martin woke up, he didn't remember anything and only remembered his first name. He was forced to marry the grandson of the man who helped him. At first everything was fine, but when the old man who saved him died, Martin's suffering began to be felt. Will Martin remember his past as a big Mafia boss and end his suffering as a useless son-in-law, or will he continue like that.

After Lucas got cheated on and killed by his wife and her lover, he found himself reborn as the youngest son of a notorious gang leader called Herbert Blackwood. He was given a second chance to live, and all he planned to do with the opportunity was to get revenge on those who ended his life.

Damon and Lily had been married for three years, but they were far from happy. During those three years, Damon worked hard for the family. Despite his hard work, Damon cooked, cleaned, vacuumed, and did all sorts of possible chores, hoping that his wife, Lily, would one day look at him and love him. However, his hope was shattered when Lily admitted to her betrayal and demanded a divorce. As if that was not enough, Tyler, Lily’s lover, sent henchmen to beat him up. While he was being beaten, he heard a sweet, soothing female voice: "Get away from him before I call the police!" Before he lost consciousness, he saw her silhouette.

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to save a loved one on their deathbed. All they had to do was complete a series of games and prioritize their loved ones on a Donor list. But the games were not as simple or innocent as they had imagined, and they soon discovered that a lot of blood had to be sacrificed in order to secure that spot. Will they continue to play for the sake of their loved ones, or will they give up and face the consequences?

"I'm not the real son-in-law. Why do I have to suffer because of his in-laws?" ---- Marcus dreams of becoming an actor, but his poor background and lack of connections make it difficult for him to climb the ladder to stardom. His path becomes even more challenging when he becomes the target of Reyster Sebastian's relentless bullying, which escalates to threatening his brother's life. --- Cornered by Reyster's torment, Marcus finds himself on an unexpected stage, forced to act as the double for a multi-billionaire's son-in-law. Will he find revenge, escape from torment, and reach his dream of stardom?

After the disappointing first day of high school, Oscar fell into some weird cave. What he found in the cave changed his life forever. He discovered the mana! With the discovery of mana, everything around him changed. While he was learning magic, he noticed that the world around him isn't as simple as it seems. From an immature and inexperienced high school boy, he will rise to become a legendary figure in history books. He will face the darkness of humanity and the enemies who are beyond humans. This is the new version of my previous story which has the same name. The story will be slow-paced. There isn't much action in the first chapters. Everything in this story is fictional. The names of the people and institutions were made up by me.

John, a struggling office worker, is fired and betrayed all on the same day. A mystery software gives him the opportunity to become wealthier than he could have ever imagined just as he is about to give up. However, there are several obstacles and an odd diversion on the road to riches.

As Romsey arrives to surprise Fiona on her birthday, he stumbles upon a scene that shatters his world: his wife tightened in the arms of another man, her head buried in his deceit. Betrayed and heartbroken, he confronts her only to face a shocking revelation—her own family conspired against him. With nothing left to lose, Romsey vows to expose their deceit, only to be met with ridicule and scorn by his in-laws. But just as he prepares to leave, he uncovers a truth that changes everything. Now, armed with newfound power, Romsey must decide how to confront his adversaries. Will he seek revenge, or rise above their treachery? And what will the world make of his transformation? Join us on this thrilling journey where the hands of time reveal secrets, betrayals, and the ultimate redemption. Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for a rollercoaster ride of emotions and revelations!