A River Runs Through It

When Xavier Hale, a young outcast born into a powerful Mafia family, is brutally expelled and left for dead, he's given a second chance by a mysterious organization. With the help of an advanced AI system 'Erebus', he had awakened, which now granted him unlimited skills and cash, Xavier must navigate the treacherous world of organized crime, confront his troubled past, and face the darkness within himself. As he rises through the ranks, Xavier must choose between loyalty and power, and decide whether to continue working as a slave or forge his own path. But in the shadows, a war is brewing, and Xavier stands at the forefront, ready to face whatever lies ahead. Will he become the Mafia lord he is determined to be, or will he fail as his family believes he would. RISE OF THE MAFIA LORD.. Author: Aurum Zenith

Damon Oswyn, lost his parents when he was young. They died when during a beast tide, saving the city. They were hailed as heroes of the city, and Damon's life should be luxurious, but things never go as simple as that. Humans have honor, bravery, kindness but at the same time they are filled with greed, envy and jealousy. Things took a turn for worst as time went on. Read the story of Damon to see what he went through and how he stood on top. -- The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. -- I originally published on webnovel but lost access to the account. I wrote to them but they never responded. So I'm republishing under different novel name and creator name.

Orphaned teenager Lucien is stuck at the early stage of 1-star the weakest possible shattering his dream of becoming an elite hunter. But when a rogue hunter corners him and his best friend, a hidden power awakens: The Phoenix System. Sealed within the pendant from his parents, it grants him strength beyond human limits and unveils a destiny greater than he ever imagined. At the Hunter Academy, as Lucien trains, completes quests, and battles through dangerous realms, whispers of an ancient calamity stir. The eternal war between the Phoenix and the Dragon threatens to consume the world, and in the shadows, a sealed entity of pure evil waits for its chance to break free. To protect everything he holds dear, Lucien must rise above his rank, master the four primordial energies of the universe, and decide the fate of gods and mortals alike.

Clifford Ortis just wanted to survive every waking moment of his life, having a menial job at a company, working eight hours a day. All he wanted was to make it through the day. He was content, happy, and satisfied with his everyday routine, enjoying what little he could. But things made a turn when he gets accidentally thrust into a fantasy world, away from his home and normal life. The worst part, he was not supposed to be transported there, for some reason none of the deities who’m summoned the others could explain this. Not wanting to be bothered by this issue, the so-called guardians discarded him like trash. With no way home and stuck in an unknown world, the place causes the darkest and vilest side he’d been suppressing to come out, as he tries to survive into the world of magic and monsters.

Ravenswood Boarding High School was a place where Axel Vega never felt safe. At seventeen, he was always the target, mocked and pushed aside by those around him. Every day felt like a battle he could never win. But one night, something strange happened. A sickness spread through the halls, and the once familiar faces of classmates and teachers turned into something terrifying. The school that had always been cruel to him became even darker, and Axel found himself in the middle of it. Now, trapped inside with no way out, everyone was desperate. Whispers of hope pointed at Axel, the boy no one ever cared about before. For the first time, the same people who once hated him now looked to him for help. But why him? And when the moment comes, will Axel help them… or let them suffer?

Ethan, a poor yet determined man, struggles to prove his worth and save the Caldwell family after they reject him due to his humble background of a nobody. James, a vengeful former employee whose father died mysteriously and was once close to the Caldwell family, sees an opportunity to infiltrate through Sophia’s generosity. James plans to exact revenge for his father’s death by taking over their companies and destroying their legacy. Meanwhile, Ethan, suspecting James’s true intentions but unable to expose him directly, sets out to become rich so he can protect Sophia and the Caldwell family from the looming threat. As James’s plot unfolds, Ethan races against time to uncover the truth and secure a future where he can finally prove his worth to Sophia and save the Caldwell legacy from destruction.

Elyenora is the sole princess of Benulis Kingdom, and a Knight of it. Or at least, she Was. After her father's apparent death, the prince, Aydian, took control and began threatening Benulis' peace with a promise of War and Glory. Now while on the run, princess Elyenora ventures out to seek help in building up her own faction to fight back his madness and take the crown away from her brother. With a quest in mind and a journey ahead, she finds herself alone, chased and famished. It leads to her destiny being in peril, but then through a meeting of chance, He begins shifting the gears of fate. The Princess meets her new Protector. A Man mentally scarred by his Monstrous body, a Beast without name taken prejudice to by his fellow man, a Chimera to whom she bestows a name to cherish. Mon'Ter.

After a brutal clash with his mafia family, Chase Wilder fled to a distant country, seeking refuge and a new beginning, but fate had other plans. He crossed paths with the influential Bernard family, who mistreated him, and yet, he found himself bound to them through marriage to Raven. However, when false accusations of infidelity tore them apart, Chase was handed over to Zara, the second sister, who surprisingly became his ally in his restaurant venture. Just as he started to rebuild his life, his past caught up with him. Wembley, his childhood friend and loyal companion, was tracked down, forcing Chase to confront his mafia heritage and return to his rightful place. Will Chase embrace his destiny or fight to create a new path?

Valor is a magical systematic world where skills are everything. Skills refer to magical abilities one has acquired through fighting and killing monsters and enemies. In addition, Valor is believed to be the world of those humans who are worthy of living another life; whose souls are transmigrated here and granted to start anew as an adventurer. But as for Maria Isabelle Reyes, who possessed an exceptional bravery in her past life, she was given sets of magical skills in the verge of death and her soul was reincarnated in Valor not as an adventurer but as a half-blooded monster－a hybrid of human and silver werewolf to be exact. With her given skills, how can she survive in an ever-changing environment where every living creature roaming around her can be an enemy? Is she really worthy of living another life? Or is it a mistake to give her magical skills and the chance to live again?

After the death of his mother Tania Paracha, Hadi brought back his sister to his father’s house, being a child raised in a broken family had affected his personality but his sister’s is worse. Taking charge of his mother’s business he works hard to prosper it before handing it over to his sister, however, their success was not appreciated by their enemies, the past is still effecting their life and Hadi is eager to resolve all those issues once and all, his father Ali Paracha is a great help to him. Their parent’s separation is a big question for Hadi and his sister, but soon they learn it was to keep them safe only. Determined to find out the reason and fighting with their enemy, they pass through every hardship, as that’s the only thing their enemy doesn’t want.