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Ethan Carter has been looked down on his entire life. He works day and night to support his wife and the little girl he loves as if she were his own, all while enduring constant humiliation for being poor. But everything shatters the day he uncovers a devastating truth: he has been living a lie for years. Just when he hits rock bottom, a shocking revelation changes his fate forever. Ethan is not a nobody. He is the long‑lost heir to one of the most powerful business empires in the world. Now he must face ruthless enemies, corrupt partners, buried family secrets, and the very people who betrayed him when he had nothing. In the middle of a brutal war for power, the woman who helped him during his darkest moment may become the reason he learns to believe in love again. A gripping urban novel filled with drama, betrayal, divorce, hidden identity, a multimillion‑dollar inheritance, romance, and revenge.

A man, bathed in the golden blood of a fallen deity, stands atop a hill, his acolytes looking on in awe. They have witnessed the birth of a new age, a world transformed by his power. His name is Marcus, and his journey began on the first day of the apocalypse. Betrayed by his best friend and girlfriend, Marcus's world was shattered. But as the undead rose, a strange twist of fate occurred. Bitten by a zombie, he didn't succumb to the infection; instead, he evolved, gaining a system that granted him extraordinary abilities. Now, Marcus finds himself at the forefront of a battle for survival against the hordes of the undead and the remnants of humanity. His journey takes him from the ruins of his former life to a world of ancient secrets and hidden dangers. As he grows in power, he must confront the true nature of his existence and the fate of the apocalypse.

Ethan was a man of ambition, but marrying into a wealthy family exposed him to a world of humiliation and betrayal. Treated with disdain by his in-laws and even his own wife, he endured years of mockery before reluctantly signing divorce papers. The ultimate betrayal came when he discovered that the woman he loved was about to marry his best friend. Broken and furious, Ethan resolves to rise above his circumstances. Through relentless effort, strategic cunning, and sheer resilience, he builds an empire that eclipses the wealth of those who once belittled him. As he ascends, the tables turn—his ex-wife and former allies scramble to reclaim his attention, only to find a man transformed, powerful, and unforgiving. Ethan’s journey is a testament to resilience, ambition, and the indomitable will to claim one’s destiny.

Thirty days before the world freezes, Ethan Cole is murdered by the two people he trusted most. His girlfriend. His best friend. As blood drains from his body during humanity's final days, Ethan swears revenge. Then he wakes up. Thirty days before the apocalypse. Armed with memories of the future and an Infinite Storage Space capable of storing endless supplies, Ethan begins a ruthless preparation plan. While others waste their final days partying, working, and dreaming of tomorrow, Ethan stockpiles enough resources to survive for decades. Food. Fuel. Weapons. Medicine. Luxury goods. Everything. When the Great Freeze finally arrives and civilization collapses, the people who once mocked him will beg at his door. Including the woman who betrayed him. But this time... Ethan Cole won't be the victim.

Benjamin Arnold was a recently discharged soldier with no job or stable life. However, one day, a man named Bahjat Taylor appeared and insisted that Benjamin marry his daughter, Isabella. Without money and his sister gravely ill, requiring costly medical treatment and surgery, Benjamin had no choice but to agree to a marriage of convenience with Isabella. Unbeknownst to Benjamin, Bahjat's motivation for arranging the marriage was discovering a yin-yang koi fish tattoo on Benjamin's left chest. This tattoo contained immense supernatural powers capable of transforming the universe and even granting immortality. Therefore, Bahjat arranged the marriage for his daughter to manipulate Benjamin easily. As for Benjamin, after becoming a son-in-law to the Taylor family, he was constantly belittled and humiliated by his mother-in-law and sister-in-law. His wife would always yell at him, act irrationally, and even openly date other men in front of him. Benjamin's life continued to spiral with one misfortune after another. His father passed away, his sister's illness worsened, and more mysteries unfolded, revealing the truth behind his identity. Would Benjamin be able to rise from these depths of despair? Where would the tattoo on his chest lead him? Benjamin Arnold, the hidden heir of the dragon lineage, is emerging from the void and awakening his true power!

"They took my name. I took their heiress—and their empire." Five years ago, Jaxith Vance was betrayed by his own brother, stripped of his family legacy, and left to die in a fire. But he didn't perish in the dark. Reborn with the ancient power of the Sovereign Core and backed by unstoppable shadow capital, the exiled billionaire returns to the neon-lit metropolis of Aethelgard to claim ultimate vengeance. To corner his brother into submission and seize control of the trade routes, Jaxith executes a ruthless takeover of his rival's empire—claiming the breathtaking, lethal syndicate heiress, Elena Rostova, as his fiancée in a high-stakes alliance. Elena is no damsel in distress; she is a weapon disguised in silk with her own traitors to hunt. What begins as a cold, strategic marriage turns into a dangerous, white-hot obsession as they wage a corporate bloodbath against the dark forces governing the underworld. The Apex Council thinks they rule the world from the shadows... until the Shadow Sovereign comes to collect his debt.

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?

Warning 21+ Growing up as an orphan without ever knowing his parents was never easy. Yet Reno faced life with determination and an unwavering spirit. As he entered his teenage years, he gradually realized that the world could be a cruel place for those without money, influence, or social status. Just when he was struggling to find his place in society, a young woman offered him an opportunity that would change his life forever—leading him to his very first intimate experience. From that moment on, Reno stepped onto an unexpected path, becoming a young companion whose charm, confidence, and ability to satisfy others made him highly sought after. As he navigates a world filled with desire, temptation, wealth, and complicated relationships, Reno must decide whether he will remain a pawn in other people's games or seize control of his own destiny. A story of ambition, survival, romance, and self-discovery in a world where power often comes in unexpected forms.

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.

The Zangles Saga1 ( Angel, Trustworthy and Crystallites.) Mission On last Attempt The Zangles, backed up and guided by the Angels, also have their trusted companions and are assisted by the Crystallites. Many believed they had been wiped out from the world since the Zappy kingdom was no longer in existence, but the question is, what transpired? Sunbus eradicated the Crystallites village. Sunbus was part of the Zappy kingdom, who grew selfish and wanted more powers. He got angry when the Zangle's power was given to a mere mortal; he vowed to take back the Zangle's control. Dwayne and his sister, who just lost their father, found out that they are the descendants of the Zangles; his best friend Andrew turns out to be his trustworthy companion. They had no choice but to face their fated destiny. What will happen if their generation fails to destroy Sunbus, an evil angel? The Zangle's power must never be posses in the wrong hands.