A Dish Best Served Cold

The Imperial Crest Hotel stands as the crown of Washington’s luxury, a world of glass, marble, and secrets. Beneath its shimmering beauty works John Raymond, a quiet bellhop who spends his days serving the wealthy and enduring humiliation from those who see him as nothing. But when fate reveals that John is the long-lost heir to the empire that owns the hotel itself, everything changes. The servant becomes the master. The invisible man becomes the power behind every door that once closed in his face. Armed with wealth, intelligence, and the cold patience of a survivor, John begins to rebuild what was stolen from his family. Those who mocked him, the arrogant investors, the corrupt executives, and the woman who betrayed him for luxury soon discover that the man they dismissed is the one who holds their future. Within the glittering halls of The Imperial Crest, vengeance takes form behind polite smiles and business suits. Every deal hides a threat, every favour carries a price, and every betrayal becomes a lesson in justice. The Heir Behind the Crest is a tale of power reclaimed and pain reborn into purpose, a story of a man who rose from servitude to sovereignty and proved that sometimes silence is the loudest roar.

System, Game, Action, Fantasy, Urban Adventure. Liam Parker is just a broke teenage boy from a poor family, bullied at school and crushed at home. After losing his father, he and his mother are treated like dirt by their own relatives. When his greedy uncle and cold grandmother try to sell their only home, Liam finally snaps but he’s powerless. That night, everything changed. He receives a strange invite to a new online game called Nexus Trials, created by a mystery organization known only as The Nexus. All he has to do is wear a strange wristband—and suddenly, he’s no longer in his world. He’s on a never-ending bridge… with ten thousand other players. When the bridge starts breaking apart, panic breaks out. Only 2,578 make it to the other side. Then a voice speaks: “Welcome to the Nexus. This is not just a game. If you die here, you die in the real world.” From now on, Liam must fight to survive through 10 brutal levels filled with monsters, mind games, and player-vs-player battles. Each level is harder. The rewards are great—but so is the risk.

Have you ever considered what you would do if your tranquil world suddenly became post-apocalyptic, with mankind being persecuted by monstrous creatures and demonic beasts? Or humanity at the bottom of the food chain and being pushed to the brink of extinction?  ***  The crimson moon's appearance marked the beginning of everything; terrifying monsters and other beings, including vampires, werewolves, ghouls, and many more, have been present. These beings are referred to as the "supernaturals." The only people who can fight for humanity and prevent the extinction of humans are individuals who have extraordinary powers known as the "blessed." At a cost. Dave, a social outcast harassed for his lack of unique skills and being an orphan whose parents were killed by the supernatural, unexpectedly acquires access to the "system" with a unique lineage. Follow Dave as he rises to the top of a post-apocalyptic, dystopian society where the strong become predators and the weak become prey. Don't forget to leave a frank review and comment, as well as add the book to your library, as your readership will determine how long the book will be. Additionally, as a gesture of support and gratitude, you can vote for me using gems. Click the cloud or cart image with the arrow pointing down in it on the right side to download the chapters at the best and most reasonable price possible.

"I'm not going to compromise my values for the sake of money," Tony said, refusing to be cowed by Lady Lugard's wealth and influence. "I will not allow myself to be controlled or influenced by your family." Tony faced Lady Lugard head-on, his voice firm and resolute. The Lugard family was taken aback by Tony's boldness, but they were not deterred. "You will regret this decision," Lady Lugard said, her voice cold and menacing. Two weeks later, _________________________ "Tony, please, we are begging you to help us save our company," Lady Lugard pleaded, her voice full of desperation. "You are our last hope, our only chance to avoid ruin. Please, help us." A young man, Tony Eduardo, has a loving and respectful relationship with his wife and her family, but he doesn't receive the same amount of affection in return. When his beloved grandmother falls ill, he asks his mother-in-law for financial assistance, but she gives him an ultimatum: divorce his wife on their third wedding anniversary or receive no help. Tony rejects the money and leaves the Lugard family mansion, unaware of the new fate that awaits him outside of the Lugard household - one that will change his life forever.

What if I told you that they were right? That Bigfoot, The Abominable Snowman, The Loch Ness monster and yes, even The Boogey man were actually real? What if I told you your parents were right when they told you that there are monsters and demons that lurked in the shadows at night? I have seen those monsters, through visions of prophecy and none have baffled me more than The Marauder and The Supremes. Beings even Science could not explain, creatures that held godlike power for so long and walked among us as both oppressors and at times, as saviors. This is one such prophecy I had that I had to put on paper. Call it a story if you wish (it would actually make me feel less crazy). But this is the story of Brendan Payne; the sixteen year old high school boy who went from a regular teenager to finding out that he was not human but instead was born into a race of beings that were believed to be the final and perfect stage of evolution. And by finding out his destiny, Brendan is torn between fighting for the humans who resented him and joining forces with the callous yet beautiful witch, Finch, who claims to have his best interests at heart. This...is The Legend Of Marauder

Levi has always fought for everything — his grandmother’s love, his survival in a harsh neighborhood, and the girl he thought he could call his own. But Clarie’s betrayal, his best friend’s lies, and the crushing weight of debt leave him homeless, heartbroken, and desperate. Elsa has loved Levi quietly for years, watching over him while hiding her own feelings. When his grandmother falls gravely ill, she becomes the only one who can keep him grounded — and the one he might finally lean on. From the streets of Northwood Crest to the heights of a corporate empire, Levi’s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a truth that changes everything: he is the heir to a powerful conglomerate. But wealth and power cannot heal the wounds of betrayal, nor erase the past he tried to forget. Now, with enemies circling and old scars threatening to unravel everything, Levi must navigate love, loyalty, and danger — while facing the woman who has always held his heart. Will he find a way to forgive, to protect what matters, and finally claim the life and love he’s always deserved?

Osric Thorne was the discarded heir of the Thorne shipping empire, a man who thought he had everything until his wife, Elowen Vane, and his best friend, Cuthbert, threw him off the Gilded Sovereign in the middle of a Category 5 storm. With his feet chained to an anchor and the scent of Elowen's expensive perfume lingering in the salt air, Osric was meant to be a forgotten feast for the scavengers of the abyss. Instead, his family’s "worthless" heirloom—the Abyssal Pearl—reacts to his dying rage. Fusing with his heart, the pearl awakens the [Leviathan Evolution System]. In the crushing, lightless depths of the Atlantic, Osric doesn't drown...he adapts. By consuming the apex predators of the sea, he gains their power: the obsidian armor of the great white, the bio-electric discharge of the deep-sea eel, and the terrifying sonar of the prehistoric leviathan. Now, a monster is rising from the depths. Osric Thorne isn't coming back just to reclaim his company; he’s coming back to dismantle the Vane legacy piece by piece and turn the surface world into his personal hunting ground. He was once a man of the boardrooms, but he has returned as the Warden-King of the Abyss. The elites of Oakhaven are about to learn a bitter truth: the ocean doesn't forgive, and neither does Osric Thorne.

Orphaned and mistreated, Darius West lives a life of relentless struggles until he crosses paths with a tragic beauty. He rescues her, falls deeply in love, and they marry. Yet, her heart remains cold, her affection never kindled. In a moment marred by bitterness and harsh words, Lydia coldly ends their marriage. "Here, take this," she sneers, throwing the divorce papers at him. "I'm done with you, pauper. I never should have married a worthless bastard like you. I regret the day I ever laid eyes on you." Heartbroken yet defiant, he vows, "One day, Lydia, you'll see the value of what you've discarded. And don't expect mercy then." Just as despair seems to have the final say, fate intervenes with an unexpected situation that changes everything—revealing him as the heir to the wealthiest man on the planet. With newfound wealth and power at his fingertips, he embarks on a journey of retribution. "I've been through hell and back," he declares, "but now, I've got the power to turn the tables. I'll make those who mistreated me beg for mercy. It's time for payback, and I'm ready to collect."

In the soaring spires of Altheria, magic determines a man’s worth. To be born without it is to be a ghost in a city of gods. Kaelen was a ghost—until the day he tried to die. When Kaelen plunges into the dark waters of the Great River, he doesn't find death. Instead, he awakens a forbidden interface: The Arcane System. This is no ordinary gift of the heavens; it is a cold, clinical accountant of agony. Its rules are simple: mana is for the blessed, but Despair Points (DP) are for the broken. Every bruise from a noble's fist, every insult spat in the mud, and every memory of failure is now a deposit in Kaelen’s account. With his new system, Kaelen can purchase what nature denied him: artificial mana veins, shadow-walking abilities, and the dark secrets of the very Academy that shunned him. But the Arcane System is a demanding master. To maintain his new power, Kaelen must keep the "market" of his misery volatile. He must enter the Academy as an uninvited guest, face the golden boy who tried to break him, and survive the scrutiny of the terrifying Inquisitors. Kaelen spent eighteen years as a victim. Now, he’s an investor. And he’s about to prove that when you have nothing left to lose, you have everything to gain.

I am just so weak right now but when the time is right, I will change the world. **** For sixteen years Rafael was haunted daily by this dream of being chained opposite a scary sculpture on the wall but yesterday a very pretty girl who was sure older than himself in real life visited him and the feeling of being with someone who could listen to him in that cold room for the first time made him feel better than living in a world where he was rejected and his views no longer matters. His ears picked up footsteps approaching and his wandering thoughts jolted back. When it became louder his heart began to beat now he could spend some more time with the beauty who visited him last night but his joy did not last long because instead of a slender looking lady with an endearing smile, a hoarse cough was heard and thereafter an evil looking plump man walked in. "For the first time I have met you awake." He laughed. "And it tracks since it will be rude if you are not informed before your are executed. Even though you are an anomaly your majesty, your mother was a queen so it is wise if you are atleast honored as a prince for the rest of your days!"