Ball Of Nothing

"Ever since I adopted you, you have brought nothing but bad luck on me. I don't want you as my son any longer. I disown you." Those were the words that Harlan's father told him on the day he thought he had had enough misfortunes. First, he was insulted by the girl he had a crush on for four years and next he was sent away from work.  When Harlan got to his cupboard room that night, he met an unexpected visitor... One thing led to another and Harlan was adopted by a wealthy man which made him become Harlan Smith, the rumoured billionaire's hidden son. His life changed for good and it was time to get back at the bullies in school and live the life he has always dreamt of. But then, Harlan got to know more dark secrets about his birth.

When two identical but rival twins fight for a crown, fell in love with the same woman, and hate each other with passion, the expected conflicts burst out in the peaceful town of Greenwich, after the murder of the mafia king. El Capone believed in his father's decree and was ready to uphold his legacy. El Ramon hates his twin brother with passion, fell in love with his wife, and wants sole control of the largest island in Asia, along with the respect and wealth attached. The priest is the leader of the merchant from country P, and they all came in search of opium, found it in large quantities, and decided to reside in Greenwich because of its surplus supply of it. Humans' wants, as we know are unlimited, the more we have, the more we want. Priest desire the throne of the mafia king, and nothing can stand in his way. Except for the ghost of the mafia king himself.

She betrayed him. He vanished. Now he’s back—with silence, power, and a system she never knew existed. Two years ago, Adrian Cole gave Jessica Benson everything—his name, his loyalty, and his love. She gave him lies, a divorce paper, and a broken heart… all for another man. Now, everyone believes Adrian disappeared without a trace. But the truth is darker. After a near-death betrayal, he awakened a Secret System—one that feeds on silence, pain, and precision. He returns with nothing but a quiet fire in his eyes. No explanations. No revenge plans on paper. Just missions, silent upgrades… and a heart growing colder by the day. Jessica? She’s falling apart. The man she left behind is rising—untouchable, unreadable… and more dangerous than ever. But the System knows her secrets. And Adrian’s silence may be the last sound she ever hears.

Adrian was born in one of the wealthiest family in world who were very private people. Adrian had everything he could ask for. But a day after his 6th birthday, his parents took him on a vacation away from their mansion. But they had a horrible car accident on their way, which took the lives of his parents. Adrian was taken to nearest hospital and after he was treated, he was paralyzed and in a wheelchair. He was sent to live in an orphanage because they could not get in touch with any of his relatives. He grew up in the orphanage, having nothing to his name. Now he is 24 and out of the wheelchair. He vowed to do everything in his power to get back to the position his parents were in by any means necessary. He gave up trying to go back to his parent’s wealth because for some reason, he could not find anything about his parents.

David Sawyer, a normal office worker woke up suddenly to an unfamiliar world. The Apocalypse was here, and with it, a shocking realization of truth hidden just under his nose all this time. Fighting with the weight of betrayal, Dave casts aside his feelings to protect the lives of those he loves. Will his newfound apathy lead the way to survival and regrowth? Can a mask hide away the pain of love lost? DISCLAIMER: This is NOT an apocalypse story. The story explores adaptation and survival under rapidly changing world conditions. MC is not some chosen one or freek genius, he's lucky and intelligent, not a fool. Romance is a little heavy but not the main theme. Survival, human duality, conflict, and the very nature of the world itself are the book's focus. Every character has depth, and nothing is truly meaningless. Pay attention and see if you can pick up that deeply hidden foreshadowing.

Nicholas Steave had to feel the bitterness of the life he lived, living as unemployed and having a wife who had an affair with his best friend who was considered much richer. More than that, his wife’s family always thought that Nicholas Steave was nothing but a burden, a useless jobless man, and also a parasite who had to be exterminated. Until one night, a small miracle happened. Nicholas received news that he was the 20th descendant of the business empire Eternita Hills, which had a wealth limit that would never run out even up to tens of generations. Nicholas then took revenge for what had been done by everyone who had hurt him and lived a new life as a respectable rich man that even all women wanted to be his wife. How was Nicholas Steave’s good day? Can he get a better wife than his former wife?

Jayden Smith was a hardworking man, a devoted husband, and a loving father. He built his life on love, loyalty, and determination, only to watch it all crumble right before his eyes. Betrayed by the love of his life and cast out by her powerful family, Jayden is left with nothing, stripped of his dignity and everything he holds dear, including his son. But just as he loses all hope, framed for a murder he didn’t commit, the long-buried secret about his true heritage is revealed. In a twist of fate, Jayden rises from ruin to power as the unexpected heir of a billion-dollar empire. Yet wealth and influence cannot heal the wounds inflicted on him. He wanted one thing. Revenge. Jayden was determined to silence the enemies who wanted him destroyed. Will he claim the empire he was born to lead? Or will he be consumed by the world ruled by greed and lies?

“Don’t complain when the lights go out” These were the words that came out of his mouth before he calmly exited the office. Marcus Leopold, a typical nobody, a medical instructor, is pushed aside by his wife, Lauren Forrest, when she sees that she has reached the very pinnacle of her career. She saw him as nothing but ‘Deadweight.’ But then everything turns upside down when, on the very day she had been dreaming of, she sees him standing with the top dogs of the city. Marcus Leopold wasn't just a nobody; he was the shadow ruler of Mero, the Hidden Ace, and the blade that held the underworld together. He had chosen a quiet life to stay with his wife; for three years, he played instructor at the clinic. But now, he is back, and with his resurfacing, the underworld is shaking, threats are awakening, and new enemies and allies are being born.

At nineteen, Arden has only ever known fear—fear of the villagers who whisper “monster” when he passes, and fear of the dark voice that lurks inside his mind. Born under a cursed blood moon, he carries within him a demon’s soul, chained but restless, always hungry for release. Arden wants nothing more than to live quietly, far from suspicion. But when his village is attacked by forces older than legend, the demon inside him stirs, offering him the strength to fight… at a price. Now, torn between the life of a normal young man and the dangerous power growing within, Arden must decide: Will he resist the demon’s call, or embrace it—and risk becoming the very monster he’s sworn to fear? THE DEMON IN ME is a dark young adult fantasy of forbidden power, inner conflict, and the fight to control the darkness within before it consumes everything.

For five years, Ronan Vane played the role of the useless house husband, washing dishes and driving a minivan, all to let his wife, Elena, shine. He secretly fed her the code that built Lumina Corp, a multi-billion dollar tech empire. On the eve of Lumina’s IPO, Elena decides she’s outgrown him. Lured to a remote dock under the pretense of a private celebration, Ronan is betrayed—pushed into the freezing ocean by a hitman hired by Elena and her lover, Jax. They toast to his death as they ring the opening bell. But they made a fatal error. They didn't kill a house husband; they woke up "Zero." Surviving the fall, Ronan reactivates the Prometheus Protocol. He doesn't just want a divorce; he wants a hostile takeover. Walking into the celebratory gala dripping wet and dressed in rags, Ronan is about to show the world that without him, Lumina Corp is nothing but a blank screen.