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Families were supposed to look out for each other but what happens when a father decides to send his only son to prison because of a woman? Coming out of prison, Arthur faces more humiliation when he decides to move on and forget that he ever had a family. As if that was not enough, he caught his girlfriend (who had neglected him) in a hotel room with his step brother. He got sacked after she lied against him and was thrown out of the hotel which was the only home he knew. Fortunately for Arthur, the day that was supposed to be one of the worst days of his life, happens to be the best when he found out that his grandfather was the richest man in Vienna and he was the only heir to his fortune. Those who have humiliated him would have to watch their backs because it was payback time.

Struggling to cater for his family and girlfriend, Adam Smith was devastated when he was demoted at work to the position of a messenger, and then sacked by his boss's wife. He got home to meet his girlfriend cheating on him with his best friend. After which they locked him in with a zombie to die. Adam narrowly escaped death by unlocking a power that gave him incredible abilities. What kills and turns others into monsters only strengthens Adam. As the world got tossed into unexpected chaos, a poor nobody like Adam needed all the luck he could get to rise to power, even while battling zombies, beasts, and people who undermined him at every turn. Journey with Adam as he became a master of the new world, and watch even the most powerful men bow to him.

He was just an ordinary person before being sentenced to prison. However, upon his release, presidents, war heroes, and even the head of the prison guards knelt before him, addressing him as Master. He had transformed from a nobody into a figure of mysterious and immeasurable abilities and strength. He had become a kingmaker, capable of accessing the world's resources with ease. Despite this, his only wish was to live a low-key life, marry his fiancée, and provide the best for her and their parents. However, things did not go according to his plan. His fiancée was no longer the person he once knew; she had become a cheater and materialistic. Now, he was seen as a common ex-convict with no future, and due to a one-night stand out of tipsiness, he found himself getting into a contract marriage with a pitiful but beautiful CEO.

In the gritty urban landscape of a New Port Metropolis, Detective Jake Adams finds himself entangled in a relentless investigation following a brutal murder. What initially seems like a routine case soon plunges him into a dark labyrinth of sinister gangs and powerful mafias. As he delves deeper, shocking revelations surface: assassins who have transcended death, walking as undead enforcers in a malevolent conspiracy. With bodies piling up and chaos gripping the city, Jake must confront not only the shadows lurking within the criminal underworld but also the haunting ghosts of his own past. In this gripping novel, a heart-pounding quest unfolds, entwining elements of romance, pulse-pounding thrills, and high-octane action. Throughout this treacherous journey, the boundaries between life and death blur, testing Jake's resolve and forcing him to navigate treacherous alliances in a desperate battle against forces determined to devour everything he holds dear. As the stakes escalate, can he endure until the very end, or will the dark forces consume him, leaving the city's fate hanging in the balance?

This is a fantasy story that avoids almost all cliches and has Antihero MC with a dark world setting. - - - Volume 1: 28 years old man James Carter dies from overwork and is reborn into a new world filled with fantasy and magic while retaining the memories of his past life. James, now Jake, who always wished to escape his dull and miserable life, has been given a chance to turn over a new leaf and start from scratch in a new world. Follow this journey of Jake Hill, will he be able to live the life he always dreamt of? — — Content Warning: This novel contains many dark and R-18 elements, like human trafficking, slavery, gore, torture, psychological trauma, and many uncomfortable concepts, readers' discretion is advised. — — A/N: This is not a romance story; MC is not a goody-two-shoes, nor he is chaotic evil. The story is a seinen type where the world doesn't revolve around MC; politics is heavy in this story; This story doesn't contain fan-service nor this is a wish-fulfillment. MC will be OP but not the strongest.

"God did not save this world. I am the one who cleansed His filth." Behind the seemingly normal modern world, a dimensional rift called the Leak continues to spew forth demons. Humanity survives thanks to the Church of Sanctum Veritatis and the Order of Demon Hunters. Elios is their best executioner. Armed with runic bullets and a silver knife, he slaughters demons not for faith, but as revenge for the death of his wife and child five years ago. When the demons begin to surrender and mission data is manipulated, Elios discovers a terrifying truth: the Church isn't exterminating demons, they're breeding them. Behind all the leaks lies the Hell's Crown Project and an Arc-Demon controlling everything. Now Elios must choose: remain the Church's cleanup crew, or destroy the system that sustains hell itself.

Evan Winston, a hardworking man, took on the responsibility of being the provider for his wife's family, working hard to earn their respect and meet their expectations. But everything changed in an instant when he was unfairly fired by his Boss, leaving him jobless. As if that wasn't enough, a tragic accident left him impotent for months. To make matters worse, his in-laws underestimated him and manipulated his wife into divorcing him. But the most painful thing was when he discovered his wife's betrayal with his best friend. They kicked Evan out of his own home. Leo made it clear that his wife and house would be the price he had to pay for his million dollar debt to him. But fate had other plans for him when his Grandfather found him. His return left everyone in shock.

Leonard was once the most feared killer in a mysterious group called “Dark dragon”. Three years ago,he was badly injured when he was executing a special mission and lost his memory. He was saved by a man, and to pay him back, he married the man’s daughter. Three months after their wedding, the man died. In the past three years, he did his best to make money and support the family, but his wife and mother-in-law still weren't satisfied, and he was just a waste in their eyes. Finally, one day, a mysterious woman found him and he got his memory back. Now, he is back to cause a scandal in the land of evil and show those who thought he was useless that he was extraordinary, an extraordinary being whom no one could beat!

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.

They called him worthless. They had no idea. For three years, Alex Carter endured hell as the live-in son-in-law everyone despised. His wife's family forced him to eat in the kitchen, insult him in front of guests, and he worked three jobs just to survive their mockery. On their anniversary, they delivered the final blow: "Emma's pregnant with Ryan's child." They threw him out like trash. That was the moment he found out he's the secret heir to a $1.2 trillion empire. His years of suffering? It was a test of character—and he passed. Now the world will watch as the "worthless" son-in-law becomes the most powerful man alive. Emma's begging. Her family's panicking. Ryan's finished. But Alex isn't listening anymore. Revenge is a dish best served globally