Protective

Detective Adrian Cross, a man haunted by the mistakes of his past, is called to investigate a string of murders that seem to carry no connection. But as the trail deepens, he uncovers signs of a vast, unseen network pulling the city’s strings—one that has already destroyed countless lives, including his former partner’s. To unravel the conspiracy, Adrian is paired with Mara Vey, a brilliant yet enigmatic forensic analyst. Their partnership begins with suspicion and constant clashes, but slowly, their undeniable chemistry becomes a weapon against an enemy who always seems one step ahead. As the bodies stack higher and the danger tightens, Adrian and Mara are drawn into a game where every clue costs blood and every wrong move could mean death. Allies are scarce, betrayal is everywhere, and the mastermind behind the syndicate remains just out of reach until the final arc, when the truth threatens to break them both. Echoes in the Dark blends clever schemes, intense confrontations, and relentless twists into a suspense-filled journey where trust is scarce, and justice is anything but clean.

​When Worlds Collide, Only the Dead Can Lead. ​Xin was just an ordinary boy until the first apocalypse. When a massive meteor from Earth-6 slammed into his city, it brought more than just fire, it brought a technology so advanced it could rewrite the laws of physics. ​Xin didn't survive the impact. He was thrown down from a collapsing skyscraper, his life ended on the pavement... or so it seemed. Instead of death, the meteor’s core fused with his soul, bringing him back with powers that defy gravity and time. ​Now, Earth-1 is under siege. The Elementals—god-like beings from Earth-6—have arrived to reclaim their lost "World-Changer" tech which was in the meteor and they decided to enslave humanity. Xin stands as the only line of defense. But he faces a soul-crushing choice: ​Does he keep the technology for himself to evolve the human race, or does he surrender it to the invaders to stop the slaughter? The world is burning, and the clock is ticking.

The world thought it was just conspiracy theories. Whispers about them. Rumors about shadows in the sky. Stories buried in the late-night news. Until this night—when their existence was confirmed. Now, fear spreads like wildfire. The U.S. President prepares to address the nation in a broadcast that will change history forever. For veteran Air Force pilot Mike Hamilton, it was supposed to be just another exhausting day—one failed mission, one narrow escape, one night of rest before returning to the skies. He had no interest in fairy tales, no patience for paranoia. Skepticism was in his blood. But when the base catastrophe alarm blares for the first time in his career, when tempers flare and trust shatters within his own squadron, Mike realizes something has shifted. Something is coming—something far greater than military protocol, false alarms, or even war. He doesn’t know it yet, but humanity is standing at the edge of its final chapter. And when the transmission goes live, there will be no turning back.

Five years ago, Max went to the military in his brother in-law's place and was declared dead. They took his wife, beat his child and they sold his family like livestock. Now he’s back. In uniform still stained by war, Max walks into a city that thought it buried him and says one thing, “Touch what’s mine again, and I’ll erase your bloodline.” They laugh at him, call him poor and useless. Until elites bow, trillion-dollar companies answer his call and men who once spat on his name start kneeling. His wife stands between fear and pride. His enemies stand between arrogance and extinction. And Max stood at the very top, looking down on his enemies, “You had five years to breathe,” he says calmly. “Now start counting backwards.” Power isn’t loud. Power doesn’t explain. Power comes home… and collects.

Ba Bel was the leader of the Dark Sect, titled the Demon Emperor, who possessed an ancient book called the Nine Transformations of the Demon Book, a relic left by a previous Demon Emperor. Because news spread that Ba Bel possessed the unrivaled Nine Transformations of the Demon Book, Ba Bel was besieged by eight other Emperors. The purpose of the siege was to seize the Nine Transformations of the Demon Book. In the midst of the ongoing battle, Ba Bel was betrayed by a disciple whom he had saved and raised since childhood. Ba Bel was stabbed directly in the back by the disciple he had raised as his own son. Even in his final moments before death, he never imagined his beloved disciple would betray him for nothing more than the Nine Transformations of the Demon Book. Ba Bel died filled with regret and rage in his mind, until a miracle occurred; he returned to his childhood, to the moment he met a master from the White Sect. Can Ba Bel change his destiny now that he has a second chance at life? Can Ba Bel once again become the Demon Emperor in his second life?

Johnny Lance was once an ordinary man with an extraordinary sense of responsibility. Growing up in the suburbs of New Veritas, he became the protector and provider for his younger sister, Claire, after their parents’ tragic death. Despite the hardships, Johnny built a modest life with his wife, Elena, and their young daughter, Lily. His dreams were simple: to give his family a better future. But the cracks in his life began to show when he risked everything to start a business with his charismatic best friend, Marcus Blackwood. What began as a partnership built on trust and ambition turned into betrayal. Marcus and Elena’s affair destroyed Johnny’s marriage, and Marcus’s ruthless business tactics forced Johnny out of his own company. Left with nothing—no family, no fortune, and no purpose—Johnny spiraled into despair. He moved into a dingy apartment on the outskirts of New Veritas, drowning in bitterness and regret. His longing to be reunited with his daughter, Lily, was the only light in his dark world. One night, in a drunken and reckless state, Johnny attempted to drive to see Lily, but a devastating car accident left him bleeding out on the brink of death. In his final moments, a mysterious message appeared in his mind: *"The Seven Deadly Sins System of Wealth has chosen you. Do you accept?"* Desperate for any semblance of hope or power, Johnny accepted. The system granted him his first ability: **Greed**, the power to see and manipulate opportunities for personal gain. With this newfound ability, Johnny rose from the ashes of his former life, using the system’s powers to amass unimaginable wealth and influence. His first act of “Greed” involved manipulating a failing stock, turning himself into a millionaire overnight.

‎Abandoned by the world itself, Marfin survived in a deadly forest with his younger sister as his only reason to live. ‎ ‎ ‎High above the ground, he built a fragile home atop a colossal tree. Their days were spent hunting monsters—goblin flesh for every meal, and on rare, fortunate occasions, the meat of a wolf. ‎Hunger was their constant companion. ‎ ‎ ‎One day, fate smiled upon them. Marfin discovered an abandoned carriage, and from it, he stole leftover bread. For the first time in years, joy surged through his heart as he rushed back to his sister—his only family. ‎ ‎But fate is never kind for long. ‎On his way home, Marfin fell into a mysterious trap and encountered an unknown being. The entity flaunted its overwhelming power, humiliating him without mercy. Yet, despite its cruelty, it left him with a final “gift”—a mysterious cube. ‎ ‎+----------------------------------------------------------+ ‎[The Conqueror’s System is forcefully merging with the host’s soul.] ‎ ‎[Progression rate: 1%… 10%… 25%… 75%… 100%] ‎ ‎[Congratulations, Host. You have been chosen by the Ancient Dominators.] ‎ ‎[Would you like to review the missions?] ‎ ‎ Yes ‎ ‎ No ‎ ‎Selected: Yes ‎ ‎Main Mission: Conquer this fantasy world. ‎ ‎Difficulty: Impossible. ‎ ‎+----------------------------------------------------------+ ‎ ‎Disclaimer: ‎ ‎#A villainous Mc. ‎ ‎#He gets strong Fast. ‎ ‎#High stakes battles. ‎ ‎#Manipulations. ‎ ‎#Not your run in the meal Mc of regression or reincarnation. ‎ ‎#Tragedy ‎ ‎#Cruelty. ‎ ‎#each chapter takes me a while. ‎

Marcus Carter has seen the worst in people. He was a mercenary who had been in a lot of wars and fought for causes he didn't believe in. He survived violence that would have killed most men. But after the fighting stopped, all he wanted was a quiet life, something like peace that he never thought he would have. But at home, peace is a luxury. When the criminal group that killed his team comes back, Marcus has to go back to a world of violence, corruption, and betrayal. He starts to take down the empire that ruined his life with his elite fighting skills and a ruthless desire for revenge. But revenge is just the start. Marcus learns that things aren't as simple as they seem as he gets more and more involved in the city's criminal underbelly. He never thought corruption would go this deep, and in the streets where loyalty is bought and sold, it's hard to tell who is a friend and who is an enemy. In a world where power is the only thing that matters, Marcus has to deal with dangerous alliances, shady people, and the harsh truth of the city. He learns that to stay alive in this harsh world, he has to follow rules that aren't very honorable as he builds his own empire. Marcus will learn that peace is not a place to go; it's a fight that never ends in the harsh city. Will he take over the empire and rule the underworld, or will the harsh reality of the city break him?

When Jace, a battle-hardened survivor, rescues Ana from the horrors lurking in Creek Falls, he believes he's just saving another life. But Ana is no ordinary girl. Her blood is the key to an ancient ritual that could unleash something far worse than the monsters already stalking the ruins. Hunted through the collapsing streets, haunted by voices that mimic innocence, and stalked by creatures that wear human faces, the two must forge an unbreakable bond to survive. As Ana learns the truth of why she was captured, and Jace faces the ghosts of his own past, one thing becomes clear: in Creek Falls, survival isn't mercy... it's war.

The Red Rock is a survival sci-fi novel about betrayal, redemption, and secrets buried on the Martian frontier. When the MC’s expedition is sabotaged and his team slaughtered, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy behind COP’s colonial mission. He was underestimated — and left for dead. But death is only the beginning. A rebellion is coming. And Mars remembers its dead.