A River Runs Through It

Bobby Freeman was the perfect victim—scrawny, silent, and broken. But behind the bruises of a high school outcast lies the mind of a predator. After enduring years of torture, Bobby turns to the brutal world of MMA and the ancient strategies of Sun Tzu. He doesn't just want to fight back; he wants to dominate. But as he systematically dismantles his bullies, he finds that physical victory isn't enough to fill the void. Trading his textbooks for ledgers of illicit trade, Bobby begins a cold-blooded ascent through Huntsville’s criminal underworld. He recruits a greedy pawn and manipulates the law to build an empire, all while maintaining the facade of a straight-A student. As his heart stops feeling empathy and begins craving only the adrenaline of the hunt, you will witness the chilling birth of a monster. Step into the shadows of a brilliant mind gone dark. Discover how far a "perfect son" will go when he decides that being a hero is for the weak.

Nicolas closed his eyes, letting his pain and regret drown him, then let out his final breath. His eyes went shut and finally eternal bliss took over. Death was now in control. In a world of magic and mayhem, Nicolas finds himself thrust into a new reality after a tragic accident claims his life. As he struggles with grief and confusion, a mysterious figure named Arlimus offers him a chance at a fresh start through the Book of Destiny. With a mix of hope and apprehension, Nicolas takes a leap of faith and is transported to a realm where he discovers he has been reincarnated as the Demon Lord Abron. As Nicolas awakens in a beautiful landscape, dressed in royal attire, he is greeted by a battalion of enemy soldiers approaching with intentions to harm him. With danger lurking in the shadows and allies filled in mystery, Nicolas must navigate this new world filled with caution, unsure of who to trust or what fate has in store for him.

The walls still smelled of smoke when Luca opened his eyes. Ash drifted like tired snow, settling on leather boots and broken glass. His hands trembled, stained dark, but he couldn’t say whose blood it was. Outside, sirens wailed like mourning wolves. He stepped into the street, and the city looked back — neon, rain, old hunger. A bartender recognized him and flinched. “Thought you were dead.” Maybe he was. In flashes he saw a rooftop under a red moon. A woman. Rhea. Her voice like warmth through winter: Don’t forget who you are. But he had. Now, every alley whispered his name — some in awe, some in warning. The beast inside stirred, pacing, remembering what he could not. Luca walked on, jaw set, heart heavy. He would find the truth. Even if it tore him open like the moon tears the tide.

Eduardo died as a loser on an old pier, beaten to a pulp for refusing to sell his wife’s honor. Yet an ancient artifact revived him through the System of Equivalent Exchange. Eduardo was granted the power to rule the criminal underworld, but at a horrifying price: every inch of power he seized had to be paid for with fragments of his own memories. From his last ragged breaths, Eduardo built an empire. From the blood of his enemies, he forged luxury for the family he loved. But as he climbed the throne as Italy’s supreme Godfather, he realized a bitter tragedy. The wealthier his family became, the more they turned into parasites, ravenous for riches and indifferent to Eduardo’s body as it slowly hollowed out. Amid betrayals of blood and the cold crack of a sniper’s bullet, Eduardo must choose: to die as a man forgotten, or to pass his darkness into the right womb. A blood debt can be repaid, but the price of a memory lasts forever.

Five students. Five marks. One future that should not exist. When Orison Academy brands its incoming class, most receive a rank. A select few receive something else. Riven is precise, disciplined, and built to win through restraint. Cael burns too hot and refuses to slow down. Ilyra heals because she can, not because she wants to be worshipped for it. The others have their own fractures. During the ceremony, they see it. The academy in ruins. The sky wrong. The world already lost. And at the center of it— Themselves. Now marked by something the ranking system cannot classify, the five are quietly labeled anomalies. Misaligned. Unreliable. Dangerous. The academy wants to shape them. The system wants to measure them. But something else has already chosen them. As their magic begins to slip, twist, and answer in ways it never has before, the truth becomes impossible to ignore: They are not here to become the strongest students. They are here to survive what is coming. And if they fail, There will be no one left to remember they tried.

When he stepped through the gates of Valaris Academy, nothing about him suggested power. He came from a rural village few students could place on a map. His clothes were old and his composure mistaken for weakness making them brand him as an Ashlander, the academy’s quiet insult for those who did not belong among legacy families and polished elites. At Valaris, status had been everything, wealth was displayed openly, influence was inherited, performed and defended but he performed none of it. But then, when a financial crisis threatened the academy’s prestige and exposed how fragile its status truly was, the balance shifted. The “Ashlander” they mocked became the one person capable of restoring everything they feared losing. He was the only grandson of Valaris Academy’s largest benefactor, the unseen heir to the fortune that had funded buildings, scholarships and reputations. Meet Kael Danaru, the Hidden Heir At Valaris Academy.

In two parallel worlds, two great artists shape the life of Jones through their art. One world is rooted in the past, yet reflects the future, while the other exists in the present, replaying the past. Meet Jones Walterson, a man whose life is a constant struggle. Unbeknownst to him, his existence is the subject of a painting by American Korean artist Kai Won Alexander. Kai's artistic journey began on a fateful night he was gifted a paintbrush from an enigmatic old woman, sparking a passion for drawing inspiration from past lives. However, Kai is unaware that his art holds a deeper significance – it tells the tale of Jones's past life. As their paths converge, the mystery of Jones's existence begins to unravel. Will Jones discover the truth about his life being a work of art, and how will Kai's drawings shape his future? This story explores the intersection of two worlds, where the past and present collide, and the boundaries between reality and art blur.

Maximus “Max” is the school’s punching bag — mocked by classmates, used for gaming ranks, and abandoned by the world. With no family left, his only escape is a virtual game where he dominates silently as the mysterious Level 99 legend. But when two of his in-game allies — a sarcastic grim reaper and a sassy blue system — suddenly manifest in real life, Max’s world flips upside down. Offered a chance to gain real power through bizarre quests and soul links with legendary heroes, Max hesitantly accepts… only to find himself thrown into a war of secret councils, deadly school factions, and quests with outrageous risks — and even more outrageous rewards. From surviving cafeteria ambushes to unlocking skills mid-beatdown, Max is forced to grow from the weakest kid in school to a rising legend. But every power has a price, and some scars go deeper than stats can fix. This isn’t just a game anymore. It’s his second chance.

Amanda is a writer like many others who wants to leave her mark on the world through her stories, however, she has realized that not everyone can be the next Jane Austen, so she is content with having an extra job and being able to write relatively what you want Everything seems to be going well for her, despite having put many dreams aside and having a most unbearable neighbor, at least until she receives a rent increase notice and realizes that she alone cannot pay for it. By chance, he ends up living with his annoying and apparently rebellious neighbor: Emiliana Basile, a beauty with tanned skin, long legs and a sharp, poisonous tongue, with whom he has fought countless times since he lived in Italy. How will he manage to live with this woman without one of them ending up in jail? And more important still... Can she ignore the undeniable spark that jumps between them?

Leon Graves was nothing more than a poor butcher with a failing meat shop. Mocked by neighbors, extorted by gangs, and forgotten by the world, he lived a life of quiet suffering. Until one night, when everything changed. After a brutal attack leaves him on the brink of death, Leon awakens a mysterious Butcher’s System. From that moment on, every cut of meat, every strike of his blade, and every enemy he slaughters earns him power. His knives evolve, his body grows stronger, and his senses sharpen beyond human limits. The humble butcher becomes a hunter of men. From gangsters to mafia overlords, no one is safe once The Butcher sharpens his knives. Step by step, Leon carves his way through the bloody underworld, rising from a forgotten shopkeeper to the most feared Overlord of Blood and Steel. The world thought he was weak. Now, the world will learn: The butcher doesn’t just cut meat. He carves destiny.