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In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, where towering Behemoths stalk the land, Maya Renard emerges as an unlikely savior. As a young cadet in Neo-Citadel's Defense Corps, Maya's journey begins with a startling revelation: she possesses the ability to transform into a humanoid form imbued with the primal essence of Behemoths themselves. Driven by a fierce determination to protect her city from these colossal threats, Maya delves deeper into her newfound powers and uncovers a hidden community of individuals known as Beastkin—humans blessed or cursed with similar abilities. Yet, as she embraces her identity among them, Maya unearths a chilling conspiracy. Powerful factions within Neo-Citadel manipulate the Behemoths, orchestrating attacks to maintain control and power. Caught in a web of deceit and facing adversaries both within and beyond the city walls, Maya must navigate treacherous alliances and confront her own inner turmoil. Alongside her, a band of loyal allies and a complex web of relationships—fueled by loyalty, betrayal, and forbidden desires—shape her path forward. As the line between heroism and darkness blurs, Maya must harness her evolving abilities to confront the sinister forces threatening to unravel everything she holds dear. "Maya's Awakening" is a riveting tale that offers readers a compelling narrative filled with rich world-building, nuanced characters, and thought-provoking themes, creating a unique reading experience that blends fantasy escapism with poignant reflections on human nature and societal dynamics.

“When the line between truth and destruction blurs, only one remains: Choice.” Amidst the eternal conflict between the heavenly realm and the realm of darkness, a man named Lin Fengtian-half god, half demon-emerges as the key to the fragile balance. With his conflicting blood heritage and destiny pressing in on him, he must prevent a war that will destroy all of existence.

Gabriel Marchesi is a brilliant criminal defense attorney with a dark secret, he’s the trusted legal advisor to the Russo crime family. For years, Gabriel has expertly balanced his dual life, manipulating the legal system to protect the mob while maintaining the illusion of respectability. But his carefully constructed world begins to unravel when Anthony Marino, a Russo accountant, turns informant, armed with evidence that could expose the family’s secrets and Gabriel’s role in laundering their money. With federal prosecutor Elliot Kane closing in and Marino under government protection, the Russo family demands Gabriel silence the traitor by any means necessary. As the pressure mounts, Gabriel faces scrutiny from the Bar Association, which threatens to disbar him for misconduct. Allegra Russo, the ruthless heir to the family empire, makes it clear that failure is not an option, forcing Gabriel into a perilous game of manipulation, deceit, and survival. As Gabriel dives deeper into the darkness, his moral compass falters. Each decision pulls him further into a web of betrayal and violence, blurring the line between loyalty and self-preservation. Haunted by his choices and the growing threat of exposure, Gabriel must confront an impossible question: how far is he willing to go to protect himself and the family he serves? Set in the shadowy underworld of Chicago, This book is a gripping legal thriller about ambition, loyalty, and the cost of living a double life. As Gabriel’s worlds collide and the stakes reach a deadly peak, he’ll discover that some lines, once crossed, can never be undone.

Klaus Whitlock, a man of integrity and love for his wife Allison, is wrongly convicted of narcotics smuggling at the airport. The real culprit? His powerful father-in-law, who sacrifices Klaus to protect his own reputation. After five grueling years in prison, Klaus is released, only to discover Allison is now engaged to his best friend, Duncan, a newly promoted zonal director at Chimera Bank. Consumed by betrayal, Klaus spirals into despair, but fate offers a second chance. Resurrected with godlike powers, Klaus sets out to uncover the dark truths behind the conspiracy and the treachery of those he once trusted. With vengeance and redemption on the line, Klaus must confront his past and decide how far he’s willing to go.

Shadowborne Estate lies on the isolated peaks of Mount Umbra. It is home to the most feared family of assassins in the world, known by only one name: the Shadowborne. Their name raises terror in the mouths of kingdoms, and death arrives silently with no errors whatsoever. They were trained from childhood, each a master with unique skills as honed by brutal discipline and unbreakable loyalty to the family's legacy. But with the arrival of Kael, the youngest successor, who starts to question the moral aspect of their profession, cracks begin to form within the otherwise ironclad code of the family. Curiosity and a yearning for freedom drive Kael to uncover secrets buried within the Shadowborne archives truths related to their origin, their cursed lineage, and the price of their mastery. Kael's rebellion sets off a chain reaction that pits him against his ruthless siblings, all of whom will stop at nothing to uphold the Shadowborne legacy. As alliances shift and betrayals mount, Kael has to decide whether to destroy the legacy he was born into or embrace it to protect those he loves. The Shadowborne Legacy is about the thin line between duty and defiance, entwining the tale of dark secrets, complex family bonds, and the battle for identity over generations of shadows.

In a world dominated by twelve districts, the 13th District remains a forgotten mystery, erased from history and whispers of its existence lost to time. Kael, a fighter from the fiercely competitive Crimson District, is about to discover that nothing is as it seems. As the deadly Trials unfold, he uncovers a dark conspiracy tied to the erased 13th District, forcing him to confront powers greater than he ever imagined. With his survival and the fate of his world on the line, Kael must navigate a web of betrayal and secrets to unearth the truth before it’s too late.

Jacques Albert, the cool kid from high school had lived most of his life in solitude. He found company only when he is with a game pad tapping away his game characters to victory. Along the line, Jacq's friend Karl indirectly made him popular among the boys when he invited him over to the skate park to have fun. He ran into a sort of trouble with a skate gang and the only way to redeem himself is to beat Cyrax, the best gamer in the area in a 1v1... "... But do you know what else I can do? Jacq went on like he hadn't been interrupted. "... I CAN GAME." He gained a little popularity after then but suddenly, his life took a whole new turn. He was kidnapped by a secret corporation that deals with an advanced futuristic technology... The commander of the Corp was his classroom crush from high school, Cassie. He found out the reason for his kidnap later on, and in another wild turn of events, Cassie planned his escape when her father wanted to have them killed. Their adventitious run from the soldiers led him to the source of the advanced technology the Corp operates on. By accident, he suffered a deadly blast from the when he got close to the Blue Orb. He died... Then, rose back to life again mysteriously. But a strange system followed him back to his present life. With the system came serious responsibilities, as he has to use to use the system to solve his many mysteries and overcome his many obstacles. Will he be able to master this Strange System and survive the dangers that lurk in the shadows?

Fifty passengers on board Lane Airline went missing mysteriously into a void. Not a single trace of their whereabouts. The plane is seen crashing but lost on the systems' radar. The passengers fight to hang on to life as they crash into an unknown dimension, crashlanding into a sea and get washed off on an island, a mysterious island not seen on any geographical map. On the island, they struggle to survive. Mentally and physically from raging attacks, from a race that was said to have vanished  a long time ago, to aliens inhabitants know as the Supreme rulers. The passengers get overwhelmed by the discovery that their crash was premeditated and realizing that they had no chance of being rescued.  Will they survive? How will they handle unforeseen threats? Who amongst the survivors will lead them to adapt? Will they succumb to the rule of the aliens or will they oppose them? A character known as Bane Cross is the leading male of the story, a protagonist whose role will inspire a lot of the survivors to fight back on against their fate. other characters will also play a big effect to their survival most especially his Bane's son, Delvin Cross. A great war between the humans and aliens will determine not only the fate of the stranded survivors but also the balance of power on the mysterious island—where alliances are fragile, and the line between survival and extinction grows thinner with every battle. It would seem that there are more human inhabitants that long awaited the rise of war but feared for their lives and that of their loved ones. All that changes after Bane Cross first kill of an Alien. The recognition of his son, Delvin, making waves in per with his father creates an epic story.

Luke Sullivan's life takes an unexpected turn when he wakes up in a new reality. Once a feared criminal enforcer, he now finds himself in the body of his alternate self - a timid police officer in New York's Special Crimes Unit. Struggling to reconcile his criminal past with his new law-abiding present, Luke discovers he's been given a mysterious 'Crime System' that aids him in solving cases. His first test comes quickly as he stumbles upon the notorious Criminal, leading to a thrilling capture that stuns his colleagues. As Luke navigates office politics and grapples with his dual nature, he realizes his unique perspective might be the key to cracking even the coldest of cases. But questions linger: Why was he given this second chance? What is the true purpose of the Crime System? And can a former criminal truly become a master detective? Follow Luke 's journey as he walks the thin line between his past and present, using his street smarts and newfound abilities to bring criminals to justice. In a world where destiny has dealt him an unexpected hand, Luke must redefine what it means to be on the right side of the law.

Title: Silent Havoc Synopsis: Silas was just a quiet, often-overlooked student—bullied, misunderstood, and burdened by a strained relationship with his bitter grandmother. But everything changed after a mysterious fall that should’ve ended his life. He came back different—stronger, colder, with no need for the glasses he once relied on. And now, something dark stirs inside him. Rumors spread that his survival was the work of a witch—his own grandmother. But the truth runs deeper. A secret experiment. A voice in his head. A lab with answers. And people willing to kill to hide them. As Silas begins to uncover the reality of what was done to him, he finds himself walking a fragile line between becoming a hero or a monster. Even those around him—like Zulie, the only one who seems to care—begin to sense he’s no longer the same. When the lab comes for him, targeting his home and after they killed his grandmother, Silas finally snaps. Now he’s out for answers, but also on the run—from those who created him and from the fear of who he’s becoming. Because the real question isn’t just what he is now… It’s whether he can still be human. But Silas is no longer just a victim—he’s something new. Something uncontrollable. With fear spreading and time running out, the question remains: is this the dawn of evolution… or the beginning of havoc?