Best Friend

“Manuel Salazar, you are under arrest for the disappearance of Mrs. Cassidy Jones," the police officer said as he handcuffed me. Manuel Salazar is a sex worker, a male prostitute who fucks the wives of the most popular men in Manhattan. He was the last person to see Cassidy alive after they spent the night at their usual spot, but he didn't kill her; he was being framed, but who would believe him? No body, no murder weapon, just a hotel room covered in blood and his DNA all over. He has to prove his innocence or risk going to prison for a crime he didn't commit. His lawyer Jill Baker is one of the best criminal attorneys in New York, and she suspects foul play, she is his only chance to walk away acquitted of all charges. The clock is ticking. Will they solve this crime in time?

In the quiet town of Creek-Garden, high schooler Rohan Tallman is just trying to survive teenage life until a fateful night in the woods changes everything. Bitten by a mysterious creature, Rohan awakens to a terrifying truth: he's now a werewolf. Gifted with heightened senses and untamed power, Rohan is thrust into a hidden world teeming with supernatural dangers. With his loyal best friend Dan by his side, he begins to unravel the secrets of his new identity and the ancient laws of the wolf packs that rule from the shadows. As he struggles to balance his human life and beast within, Rohan is drawn to Skylar Spears, a beautiful and enigmatic new student with a deadly secret her family hunts werewolves. Torn between passion and peril, their forbidden connection sparks a chain of events that could ignite a war. Enter Dylan Blake, a lone werewolf with a haunted past and a cryptic agenda. Mentor, rival, and mystery wrapped in one, Dylan exposes Rohan to the brutal reality of pack life and warns him of a powerful Alpha’s dark uprising. When a sinister force begins tightening its grip on Creek-Garden, Rohan must rise above fear and doubt. With his friends, his strength, and the fate of both humans and werewolves hanging in the balance, he must embrace his destiny, stand as a leader, and face the darkness head-on. Because in a world where the strong rule and the hunted run… only a True Alpha can bring peace.

When eccentric researcher Dr. Julian Hargrove collapses and dies on the library steps, librarian Alex Rivers is thrust into a dangerous mystery. Julian, a reserved yet curious man, had been researching a controversial experimental drug called Neurona. Before his untimely death, he left behind a cryptic message hidden in a library book—a puzzle Alex can’t ignore. Seeking help, Alex turns to their close friend Marcus Lang, a resourceful and charismatic ally. Together, they begin decoding Julian’s clues, uncovering disturbing evidence that Neurona isn’t just dangerous—it’s deadly. But as they dig deeper, the threats mount. A shadowy figure watches their every move, and an anonymous warning arrives: “Stop now, or you’ll join him.” As Alex and Marcus unravel the mystery, they face conflicting clues, growing danger, and questions about who they can truly trust. Powerful forces are determined to bury the truth about Neurona, and Alex realizes the stakes are higher than they ever imagined. The deeper they go, the closer they come to uncovering a chilling conspiracy tied to Neurona’s development—a conspiracy that cost Julian his life. With time running out and danger closing in, Alex must solve the final cipher to expose the truth. But as secrets are revealed, Alex begins to wonder if the real threat might be closer than they think. The Final Cipher is a suspenseful tale of betrayal, danger, and the relentless pursuit of truth, where every answer uncovers more questions and trust can be a fatal mistake.

“Even with your annual salary, you can’t afford my daughter’s perfume!” Maria growled at Sawyer. “A mediocre man like you is not even qualified to smell her perfume, let alone hold her hand!” “What perfume do you use, Sasha?” Sawyer asked. “All our family members use Goldblood perfume,” Sasha stated proudly. “It’s the best there is. It’s worth 800K a bottle—not something you can afford.” “You should leave, or our Big Dog will see you out!” Maria warned in an icy tone. Little do Maria, Sasha and their family members know that Sawyer, the man they kicked out of their mansion, was the Empyrean, the only son of the two legendary figures and was also a potential candidate for the supreme commander of Earth’s armies! They all refuse to believe his words, but when the truth gets revealed, they all crawl and beg for his forgiveness!

Johnny Lance was once an ordinary man with an extraordinary sense of responsibility. Growing up in the suburbs of New Veritas, he became the protector and provider for his younger sister, Claire, after their parents’ tragic death. Despite the hardships, Johnny built a modest life with his wife, Elena, and their young daughter, Lily. His dreams were simple: to give his family a better future. But the cracks in his life began to show when he risked everything to start a business with his charismatic best friend, Marcus Blackwood. What began as a partnership built on trust and ambition turned into betrayal. Marcus and Elena’s affair destroyed Johnny’s marriage, and Marcus’s ruthless business tactics forced Johnny out of his own company. Left with nothing—no family, no fortune, and no purpose—Johnny spiraled into despair. He moved into a dingy apartment on the outskirts of New Veritas, drowning in bitterness and regret. His longing to be reunited with his daughter, Lily, was the only light in his dark world. One night, in a drunken and reckless state, Johnny attempted to drive to see Lily, but a devastating car accident left him bleeding out on the brink of death. In his final moments, a mysterious message appeared in his mind: *"The Seven Deadly Sins System of Wealth has chosen you. Do you accept?"* Desperate for any semblance of hope or power, Johnny accepted. The system granted him his first ability: **Greed**, the power to see and manipulate opportunities for personal gain. With this newfound ability, Johnny rose from the ashes of his former life, using the system’s powers to amass unimaginable wealth and influence. His first act of “Greed” involved manipulating a failing stock, turning himself into a millionaire overnight.

"You have nothing. You are nothing." Those were the last words Jane spoke to Mac Clement before throwing him out like trash, choosing her wealthy lover over the husband she thought was worthless. What Jane didn't know? Mac Clement is the secret heir to a multi-billion dollar empire and the hidden CEO of Golden Enterprise, the very company that made her family's business successful. For two years, Mac lived as a nobody in Nixon City, investigating his parents' murder while loving a woman who saw him as dead weight. Now the mask comes off. Watch as Mac systematically destroys everyone who dared look down on him. Jane's family business? Crushed overnight. Her new boyfriend's company? Next on the list. The powerful Thompson family who killed his parents? They're about to learn what happens when you cross the wrong man. But when Mac recruits desperate art student Shirley Chen for his revenge plan, he uncovers a conspiracy that runs deeper than corporate rivalry. The Thompsons have been manipulating Nixon City for decades, and they'll kill anyone who threatens their empire. Now they have Shirley. In the ruthless world of corporate warfare, Mac Clement is about to show everyone exactly who they dismissed. Some people shouldn't be underestimated. Revenge is a dish best served with absolute power.

Ripped from his ordinary life by a mystical necklace he had received from his friend, Tyler finds himself in a breathtaking yet perilous fantasy world. Armed with a system he must navigate a realm steeped with ancient magic and forgotten conflicts. Unprepared he struggles to survive, mastering his newfound skills and abilities as he uncovers secrets of this strange land. His journey is only just beginning, and far grater challenges than arrogant nobles and monsters await him- challenges that may even involve the heroes themselves. What to expect Character development- Progression Weak to strong - Strong to Overpowered Pets ( introduced in later chapters) 100+ Crafted items.

Jace Parker was a live-in son-in-law whom everyone despised. A pauper who dared to love a millionaire’s daughter. For years, he endured the Whitman family’s cruelty, his wife Stella’s icy disdain, and even the betrayal of his best friend, Ethan who had not only slept with stella, but fathered two children Jace believed were his own. Then, the truth shattered his world and he was reunited with his biological family thereby reclaiming his rightful duties as the secret heir to the Parkinson’s Group, a empire dwarfing the Withman’s wealth. Now, with his identity hidden and vengeance burning in his veins, Jace vows to make them all kneel…especially Stella, who had laughed as he signed the divorce papers. His only crime was falling helplessly in love with an heiress. And hers? Underestimating him.

After years of humiliation, torment at school, working odd jobs, skipping meals, and enduring constant mockery, John had given up hope of ever becoming anything more than a loser. One night, following a brutal betrayal by the one person he trusted most, his girlfriend, and a humiliating setup by his classmates who had always despised him, John thought he'd reached his lowest point. He was rescued by his friend Anna, but hope still seemed out of reach. Then came a phone call from an enemy holding his scholarship, demanding he meet her within 30 minutes. What was meant to be the end of his academic life, or possibly his entire future, turned out to be the very moment that changed everything. On his way to that meeting, John encountered a life-altering revelation: he had just inherited billions overnight. The guy they once laughed at now owned everything they could only dream of. Now, it’s time for John Raymond, the student billionaire, to rise—and make every single one of them regret the day they ever crossed him.

He walks the palace halls wearing a prince’s face and speaks a hero’s words but every night, another body falls but behind his smile lies a blood-drenched secret. They say he came back from a coma. The truth is, he came back from the dead. When Prince Kairo returns from a decade-long coma, the kingdom of Caelwyn rejoices. But their hope is misplaced. Because the man behind the youthful eyes is not the prince. It is his uncle Malrick Vale, a disgraced noble once thought dead who has carved himself into his nephew’s likeness through years of planning and surgical reconstruction. He claims to avenge the friend the crown betrayed. But his true desire is darker. He craves what only power can give him: the freedom to kill whomever he chooses, whenever he desires. The mask of royalty offers protection. The crown offers complete control. Only one woman knows the truth. Sheila Ren, a former maid who narrowly escaped his blade years ago, becomes obsessed with exposing the monster beneath the mask. Alongside Tate Wyvern, a disgraced royal guard tormented by guilt and bound to justice, she risks everything to stop a man who has fooled a kingdom and who will never stop hunting his prey. And they must stop him before he turns the entire kingdom into his hunting ground. Because once he sets his sights on you… you’re already dead. But in a world where mirrors lie and monsters wear crowns, who will the people believe?