A Stay-at-home Dad's Restaurant In An Alternate World

Don't fear the face of Death, for he is the face of all man. • Some say that hell is other people; that hell is but only in the mind, and that hell is a place...but in this case it's all of the above, though just far between the cracks of life's façade. And it all starts in a town, called (S)hellville, U. S. A. Rowland DeWilliers is a South African born artist who resides in this blue and yet dry American coastal haven with a lust and desire for life despite his inability to chase after it , as he scrubs dishes and tries to pay his bills. Upon meeting a dark stranger by the name of Nick, his dreams suddenly seem achievable and on his way to distinguished fame, he, along with the haphazard guidance from his new aquiantance, starts to see the world anew. But with such enlightenment, comes the price of the shadowy darkness that which surrounds him. Until he is faced with the choice of being DeWilliers/Machapela or becoming DEVILE.

By day he is a successful billionaire and by night he is a worthless Live-in son-in-law of the Carrion family who was looked down on by everyone in the family. Despite every persistence by her family to divorce Harry, Lisa is only interested in her business without realizing that he is the heir to a multi-billion corporation that secretly backs up her business when it is on the verge of crumbling. While he endures all the humiliation thrown at him by the entire family, Harry Fletcher secretly plans revenge that would bring all his enemies to their knees.

For the past ten years, Tyrone Hendrick has maintained a low profile, even after marrying into his wife's family. However, in defence of his wife, Ysabella Vaughn, he reclaims his former identity, wielding his once-renounced supreme power! From this point forward, he is determined to give Ysabella the world.

Because his position was threatened, his eldest uncle used all means to blame Simon, even kicking him out of the family. Simon was sent to another city and became a son-in-law to a rich family. Over the years, he suffered a lot. Even his wife looked down on him. When the limit was reached, Simon rose to change himself. He will beat people to death with money, whoever dares to bully him.

After discovering his wife’s betrayal and being cast out by his in-laws, Ethan hits rock bottom. But a chance encounter with the enigmatic Rebecca Williams, heiress to one of the most powerful families in Washington, D.C., changes everything. Bestowed with ancient knowledge and a mysterious jade pendant, Ethan embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. As he navigates the treacherous world of power, wealth, and revenge, Ethan must rise from the ashes of his past to claim his destiny. With Rebecca by his side, he faces formidable enemies and uncovers the hidden potential within him—one that could alter his fate and the lives of those around him forever. Can Ethan prove himself worthy of Rebecca’s faith, or will he crumble under the weight of his new reality?

There is one thing I have always been sure of. "If you make the wrong choice, then your life will be filled with dark clouds." Slandered, bullied, betrayed, threatened, is the hell that I always feel because I made the wrong choice. Words are "killing machines," and many people don't know that. "One word can destroy someone's life and one word can change someone." I even thought that sleeping is torture and waking up is the worst. In the past, I lost my temper and planned to kill myself. I like walking in an endless tunnel with emptiness and emptiness filling my heart. This is my broken story.

In a world where every move is watched and every decision subtly controlled, a restless young woman finds herself trapped in a life she barely recognizes. Her monotonous existence shatters when Alex, a long-lost friend, appears at her door with a chilling revelation: a secretive organization called The Collective has been quietly manipulating society through its advanced predictive system, Project Echo. Drawn into Alex’s mission, she teams up with Marcus, a former Collective insider with a past stained by guilt. Together, they uncover the staggering extent of The Collective’s power—a network capable of influencing not just choices but entire lives. With the clock ticking, the trio sets out to infiltrate The Collective’s headquarters and destroy the heart of Project Echo. As they navigate a world of constant surveillance, betrayal, and relentless pursuit, the bonds between them are tested. Old wounds reopen, loyalty is questioned, and sacrifices are made. In the shadows of a towering conspiracy, they must confront not only a ruthless enemy but also the ghosts of their pasts. Echoes in the Shadows is a gripping thriller that weaves together themes of control, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of human connection. It’s a story about breaking free from the invisible chains of manipulation, fighting for agency, and daring to chase a life worth living—even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Klein Anderson, a bullied and humiliated orphan and now the live-in-son-law, who everyone looked down on and regarded as a freeloader. Is the heir to his grandfather's multi-Tillion company but all of these remained a secret. In a world where wealth and power is the weapon, Klein promised to outmaneuver and make those who looked down on him crumble at his feets and beg for mercy. A tale of resilience, revenge and redemption. 

Alex was willing to do anything for his wife and her family, because of the love he had for his wife. However he was only rewarded with insults. They say monsters don't just form out of thin air , monsters are created. A monster is what Alex became ,when his wife , who he loved and cherished and her family who he took as his own, betrayed and framed him. Don't mess with a good man trying to fight his dark side, he can plot evil things against you in his messed up mind and you won't see it coming, until it smacks you in the face. Alex's in law's will face his wrath , because he was out for revenge for the humiliation he suffered.

Jonas, an ordinary delivery boy, got spotted by the country's richest person. In desperation to collect money for his sister's surgery and debt that was piling on his head for years, he accepted the offer and became the Heir of the Smith family overnight. Now facing many problems and troubles every day, he must act like the true heir of the Smith Family. But the real heir of the Smith Family has earned his title of tyranny and villain. A person like Jonas, who has been kind and tolerant from childhood, would he be able to pull off this villain character? Or will he try to become the best of himself, and change Andrien Smith's character from the scratch? As an heir, he must do whatever it takes to keep his position in the company and family. But people have started to get suspicious about his identity.