Best Kept Secret

"Father… Father…. Please stay with me." "Who were those out?" "Some soldiers from Mayca in Tadeas. They were looking for you. They say your name is Ronald Rodgers. Is that true?" "Yes son… They're right… my real name is Ronald Rodgers, but I had my reason for keeping it from you all these years." Newton coughed, as blood flowed from his mouth. Life was gradually leaving his body and Gabriel could notice it. "Promise me one thing…." "Whatever it is." "Promise me that you will never trust anyone from Tadeas, nor even think of going there." "I promise." ***** Gabriel spoke to himself as though he was with his father's spirit. "Forgive me father. But I must go to Tadeas. I have to learn about myself, why you were killed and why your killers are now looking for me."

Ryan Reyes was a skewer vendor trying to leave behind his dark past that haunted him. However, when Jane, an estranged daughter of a powerful family, sought his help to secure her rightful inheritance through a contract marriage between them, he is thrust back into a world of power, wealth, and deadly secrets. As he stepped into his new role as Jane’s husband, he uncovered layers of corruption, family treachery, and a criminal empire that tied directly to his own tragic past. Caught between his growing feelings for her and the painful memories of his lost family, he must navigate a perilous path. In this gripping tale of love, power, revenge, and redemption, can they overcome the shadows of their pasts to forge a future together, or will the very forces that brought them together tear them apart?

🏆No. 1 [AN INTRIGUE READ] In ["Leap To The Top"] contest🏆 After facing termination from his job and finding himself homeless, Richard Forger is confronted with dire circumstances. However, amidst his struggles, a glimmer of hope emerges when he seizes a unique opportunity to marry into the affluent lineage of the Roxburgh city. Yet, Richard's newfound status as the son-in-law of a prestigious family comes with its own set of challenges. He finds himself subjected to mistreatment and bullying within his new familial environment. As he grapples with his predicament, Richard is faced with a pivotal decision: Will he choose to remain silent and endure the injustices he faces, or will he unveil his true identity?

Nikaeleon Roch... A name once unknown, now whispered in fear. ~ After spending time in jail for a crime he didn't commit, Nik finds out that he had been betrayed in the worst way possible. His best friend and girlfriend were getting married, his best friend had stolen his company and all that he owned, and they had planned the event that had sent him to prison. They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but for Nik, revenge is best served with pain and blood. He left penniless and returned as the king of the underworld. And he's back for all who wronged him.

The deadly sword that Altares always uses makes him thrown and trapped in the future. His name is known as a CEO and also a ruthless Mafia. By strength he had kept him afloat. Longing for himself as a king makes him return to find a woman who bears a birthmark with the same shape as his sword. But on the way he encountered unexpected obstacles. How will Altares journey in finding a woman who will help him return to his castle? Will he be able and survive against these obstacles?

The flesh on Draven Voss's left arm is already hardening into obsidian glass, a physical receipt for the power humming in his veins. In the fractured realm of Nyxara, the ancient bond known as the Eternal Dominion offers absolute victory at the cost of total erasure, slowly eating its host until nothing remains but an empty husk. For lifetimes, Draven has been the ultimate casualty of this cycle, broken and reborn through consecutive shatters that wiped his identity but kept his agony intact.

“Love?” she finally said, her tone dripping with mockery. “I suppose I did. Once. Before I realized love doesn’t pay the bills. Not when it’s tied to a man who can’t even afford to take care of himself.” The words hit Anderson harder than he expected. For three years, he had poured his heart into their marriage, believing they were building something lasting. But as he looked into her unyielding eyes, he realized how blind he had been. Anderson Denfield thought he had it all—a beautiful wife, a marriage built on love, and a future full of promise. But on the morning that shatters his world, he learns that his life has been nothing more than a cruel facade. His wife, Ashley, the woman he trusted above all else, has been harboring a devastating secret: she’s fallen for another man—a wealthy rival who makes no attempt to hide his intentions of replacing Anderson in every way. Betrayed by the woman he loved, Anderson Denfield finds himself heartbroken. But just when he begins to claw his way back, he discovers an even deeper betrayal: his own uncle, Eduardo, who kept in charge, has seized control of their family business, aiming to have it all for himself. Fueled by a searing need for redemption, Anderson reenters the business world—not as the meek man that has been cast aside, but as a force to be reckoned with but Anderson hides an even much bigger secret. will they find out? When love turns to hate and betrayal ignites vengeance, how far will Anderson go to reclaim his power

A thousand years ago, Roan was the most feared warlord in history. Undefeated in battle. Worshipped by armies. Betrayed and poisoned by his most trusted general at the height of his glory. His last breath carried one vow. I will return. He kept it. Reborn into the body of a broke, humiliated twenty year old, Roan wakes up with nothing. No home, no money, no allies — thrown onto the street like garbage by the cruel family who used him as a pawn for twenty years. At his absolute lowest, bleeding in the rain, an ancient War System activates inside him. Current rating: F. Pathetic. He almost laughed. Because the people who destroyed him had no idea what they just woke up. And the dormant king doesn’t fight with rage — he plans with ice cold precision. Every enemy catalogued. Every move calculated. Every humiliation remembered. Cole Crest threw him out. Victor Crest used him. The ancient entity that corrupted his most trusted general a thousand years ago has reincarnated and is already moving against him. They will all kneel before this is over. Rising from F rank toward the legendary S rank, reclaiming ancient power sealed since his death, uniting secret warrior clans that have waited a thousand years for his return, and protecting the one person who showed him kindness when the whole world looked away — Roan isn’t just fighting for revenge. He’s fighting to end a cycle that has lasted a millennium. The Dormant King is done sleeping. The final battle isn’t just for revenge. It’s for the soul of history itself.

'Kane lost consciousness and woke up in the forest. A voice spoke in his head, telling him to stay there. But what he didn't realize was he would meet a Lazy sorcerer who did not want to do anything but rest. When he was found, the sorcerer tried to restrain him with magic, but instead the spell was deflected and the dragon that was kept hidden inside a cave was set free ---and would lead to the beginning of Kane and the Sorcerer's problem.'

When trying to protect a friend from a bully at Sterling University, Matthew Silva finds himself involved in a series of events that lead him to discover that he was not born to be a mere grill cook at the university campus kiosk. Matthew was destined for greatness and power, but adverse forces pulled him away from his path. With the truth coming to light, it is up to him to have the determination to find out what happened and the courage to face those who oppose him.