A River Runs Through It

Draven Ashworth, the fifth son of a legendary general, expectations are high, but the testing crystal remains cold under his touch. "No elemental affinity detected," the examiner announces. Cast out as the "hollow prince," discovers his grandfather's dark secret—a pendant that absorbs the memories of the dead. Now every fallen hero's knowledge flows through him. Their sword skills. Their magic. Their final moments. The family disappointment isn't powerless after all. He's something far more dangerous. He is peerless.

"City of Secrets: The Billionaire's Quest" is an epic urban novel that takes readers on a captivating journey through time, space, and dimensions. The story follows the remarkable journey of billionaire Ethan Reynolds, who receives an enigmatic artifact from an anonymous source. Intrigued and driven by curiosity, he embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind this mysterious object hidden within the heart of the city. As Ethan delves deeper into the artifact's history, he discovers its ties to an ancient civilization and a prophecy that hints at its world-altering potential. Along the way, he forms unexpected alliances with brilliant archaeologist Lara, tech-savvy hacker Zoe, and a diverse array of allies from different eras and dimensions. Their united quest leads them through treacherous puzzles, ancient libraries, hidden societies, and cosmic nexuses. Throughout the course of 100 chapters, "City of Secrets: The Billionaire's Quest" explores themes of discovery, collaboration, sacrifice, and the enduring pursuit of truth. The story follows the echoes of Ethan's journey as his legacy resonates across generations, intertwining the lives of diverse characters who are united by their commitment to uncovering hidden knowledge, embracing unity, and forging a better future. Spanning from the depths of the past to the expanse of the cosmos, this thrilling adventure is a testament to the power of human determination, the magic of ancient secrets, and the enduring legacy of those who dare to unlock the mysteries of the world and beyond.

In the tumultuous realm of Terres Nei, an ancient battleground, the forces of darkness led by the malevolent priestess Venganza Arcana and the enigmatic warlock Seklas have waged an unrelenting war since time immemorial. Their nefarious goal: to summon the sinister lord Ilaldaoboth and unleash a demonic and mechanical army upon the land. Their dark ambitions almost come to fruition when a portal to the demon realm, Nibiru, begins to open. Fate takes an unexpected turn as Maleek, an unwitting traveler from Earth, becomes entangled in the unfolding chaos. Through a strange twist of coincidence, Maleek finds himself trapped in Terres Nei just as Venganza attempts to open the portal to Nibiruheim. What was intended as a dark matter experiment on Earth to unlock unlimited free energy becomes a portal through which Maleek is thrust into a realm torn by conflict. Now stranded in Terres Nei, Maleek embarks on a perilous quest to return home. In hopes of finding a way back home to Earth. Yet, caught between the suspicions of both the denizens of Terres Nei and the dark forces seeking to dominate it, Maleek must navigate treacherous alliances and prove his intentions in a land where trust is a rare commodity. As he grapples with the challenges of being viewed as an interloper, Maleek's journey becomes a test of survival, courage, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of otherworldly adversaries.

In life, he was an orphan, bullied and overlooked, even ridiculed by those he tried to protect. But in death, he transforms into a warrior destined to rise among the gods. At just 18 years old, a young Filipino sacrifices his life to save the girl he loves from a horrific fate. After being pushed from a towering construction site, he finds himself in the afterlife, standing before divine judges who will determine his eternal destiny. Depending on his beliefs, he is sent to a heaven beyond anything he ever imagined—a realm filled with beings from various faiths and mythologies, from the golden gates of Christian Heaven to the battle halls of Valhalla and the majestic peaks of Olympus. In this afterlife, power isn’t simply handed out; it must be earned. Armed only with his determination, a mysterious system, and the haunting memories of his past, this young soul embarks on a dangerous journey. He fights against powerful beings from different heavens and faces demons sent to torment the living. Along the way, he meets people who inspire him to grow stronger. Guided by the system he has received, he strives to ascend toward divinity, carving out his own path in a world where respect is earned through combat and power is claimed through effort.

The entire Carmichael family looked on in curiosity as the convoy of Fords rolled into the mansion's grounds. It looked like a King was making his entrance. The cars came to a stop and a driver ran over to pull the passenger door open. Luke stepped down from the car and shocked silence swept through the Humsworth family. He looked at them, a smug smirk curving his lips. "L-luke?" His wife, Fiona, stuttered. "In the flesh. Hello, in-laws, your wretched son-in-law is finally home…" *** What would you do if you were insulted and shamed by your wife's family for being poor, but one day, you discover that you're the heir to a lost fortune? Luke Bradford is the average, wretched son-in-law of the rich Carmichael family. He is shamed, disgraced and abused by his wife's family until one day, he finds out that he's the heir to a Diamond empire running into trillions of dollars. Luke returns with one thing on his mind…to take revenge on every single person who dared to hurt him in the past, but the Humsworth family have also vowed that a low class peasant like him will never lord over them. Taking a path through drug money, lies, deceit, treachery…and even the deadly mafia, will he succeed, or will the sneaky Humsworth family clip his feathers before he can even fly?

When the revolutionary VR game “Eden Online" launches, millions log in to chase glory, then the logout button turns red. Jayden Cross, a broke high-school gamer, wakes to find himself inside a digital world where death means deletion. A voice whispers in his head: [Survival System Activated. Level up by outlasting others.] As monsters and players slaughter each other, Jayden discovers his “System” evolves by absorbing fallen data, and it’s slowly changing him. With Luna, a silver-haired hacker searching for her missing brother, and Eli, a timid strategist, Jayden fights through Eden’s deadly zones to confront the hidden Game Master. But the truth waiting in the Core Tower is worse than death: Eden was never just a game. It’s a human-mind experiment, and Jayden himself is part of the code. When the world collapses, Jayden sacrifices everything to free the survivors. A year later, as society rebuilds, the line between digital and real begins to blur again, vanished people, glowing eyes, whispers of Eden’s return, and from the static, a familiar voice calls: [System Online. Welcome back, Host.] Now hunted by those who fear him and haunted by the girl he lost, Jayden must face the reborn system spreading through the real world, and the terrible truth that to save humanity, he might have to become the very thing he swore to destroy.

"My Life in Prison" is a novel about two characters, Jay and Spider, who find themselves serving time in a correctional facility. Jay is a first-time offender, facing a harsh reality as he adapts to life behind bars. On the other hand, Spider is a seasoned inmate who takes Jay under his wing and teaches him the ropes of surviving in prison. As Jay navigates through the challenges and dangers of prison life, he forms a close bond with Spider, learning about the latter's troubled past and how he ended up in prison. Through their conversations and experiences, Jay gains a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system and its flaws. As the two men serve their sentences, they both face personal and ethical dilemmas that test their character and their friendship. Jay must choose between staying true to his principles or conforming to the harsh reality of prison life. Meanwhile, Spider must come to terms with the mistakes he has made and decide whether he wants to continue down the path of crime or turn his life around. "My Life in Prison" is a thought-provoking and moving novel about the impact of the criminal justice system on those who are incarcerated and the relationships that form within the prison walls. It raises important questions about the humanity of prisoners and the justice system's role in rehabilitating individuals.

Taking its root in real events—apparently, from the just-concluded 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar; The great heist details the greatest heist the world has ever seen. And through fast-paced narratives, gives an account of the chain of events that followed after the World Cup Trophy went missing on the final day of the Association Football World Cup Tournament in Qatar. Fast-paced, Cliffhanging, Page-turny; The great heist would not only have you hooked and riveted right from the first chapter, but would also leave you breathless, and have you biting your nails as you flipped through its pages. ‘A Da Vinci Code meets Money Heist’, The Great Heist tells the story of “A band of seasoned thieves who set out on the most daring mission of all time after meticulously planning a heist that will not only shock the world but will surely alter the pages of history forever. With help rendered from the shadows by the brain behind the heist—the one they called ‘The Firm’, who drew up the blueprint for their heist-in-a-heist caper—this gang of principled thieves planned on doing the seemingly impossible; stealing the World Cup Trophy on the final day of the World Cup tournament in Qatar and using it as a screen to commit the biggest art robbery in the world since the Boston’s Gardner Museum art robbery of 1990.”

-What if heaven is not what is generally believed as?- . 21 Ascenders were chosen. Each with the utmost goal of attaining perfection.With the mindset of becoming the perfectionHe planned for.A young boy from Earth finds himself in another realm, strange voice in his head and so his adventure begins.———I didn’t choose this life. No, I’m supposed to be dead. Somehow, under bizarre circumstances, I find myself in Heaven.No, not the Christian biblical heaven or the Islam Paradise.No, I find myself in Orun,(Yoruba word for heaven) and it’s 7 worlds.In this place, the weak is chaff before the strong. And true strength can only be attained through pushing ones limit.In this 7 heavens, Nothing is impossible. Dragons, Masquerades, Vampires, Drakons and yes, Irunmoles exist.What I find about myself is that I am a sort of contingency plan, to carry out the legacy of The Mad Prime.He who was once an Angel but died an Arch Demon. The Fallen Legacy Of a Genius Being and by the Gods, his Legacy shall by me, Fall or Rise.I am Bayo, I am the Number One, FirstBorn Of my siblings and we have one mandate...ASCEND Through the 7 heavens and establish a new order, for our Patron, Trixius The Great!——————————-Cover image is Google sourced.Please RATE, COMMENT, VOTE. Inspires me much.Update schedule is 1 Chapters Daily.—————————

Ten years after the four top families connive and burn every single member of the Ruthaford family, one of the most prominent families in Klinland, the Ruthaford orphan, saved from the fire by an unidentified lady has returned to find his rescuer and reward him and to take his revenge on the four top families. When he finds his rescuer, he realizes he was saved by a woman. He rescues her from a family situation and swears to help her through all life challenges.