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When a dead man appears at his father's birthday party, the Ashbourne family's perfect facade shatters. Elias Ashbourne was buried twenty years ago, yet here he stands, remembering everything they tried to forget. As he unearths their darkest secret, the family insists he's an imposter. But the truth is far worse: Elias isn't the boy who died, he's the thing that crawled out of his grave seeking revenge.

Living an unfulfilling life and dying a tragic death, Alph Quint is transmigrated into a world filled with magic and wonder. However unlike what he had always believed, transmigration turned out to be a free ticket to tragedy as one peril after another fell on him, sometimes making him loose the very will to go on. Will Alph crumble and break from the pressure of being a main character or will he rise from the ashes like a phoenix and create a tale so epic that it shakes the heart of those who read it? [Author's Note] Hello, I would like to thank all those who clicked my novel, thank you, and I hope that you will enjoy the ride as Alph Quint and I myself evolve through the course of the story to hopefully carve out a masterpiece. I'm not a native English speaker and my writing skills might not be top class, but I promise that both my writings skills and the story itself will only get better as we progress.

In the neon-drenched streets of modern-day Tokyo, a hidden world of supernatural creatures and ancient magic lurks just beneath the surface. For 25-year-old Kaito Yamato, a powerful Kami with a troubled past, this world is all too familiar. When the Yokai's Eye, a powerful artifact controlling the city's supernatural creatures, is stolen, Kaito is drawn into a dark conspiracy that threatens to destroy the fragile balance between humans and supernatural beings. With the help of Akane Katsuragi, a young and talented onmyodo, Kaito must navigate the treacherous landscape of Tokyo's underworld, confronting rogue Kami, yakuza, and malevolent yokai along the way. As Kaito delves deeper into the mystery, he is forced to confront his own demons and harness his divine powers in order to survive. But with the fate of Tokyo hanging in the balance, can Kaito overcome his past and save the city from the forces of darkness? "The Yokai's Eye" is a heart-pumping urban fantasy adventure that combines elements of Japanese mythology and folklore with a gritty, modern-day setting. With its richly detailed world-building, complex characters, and breakneck pacing, this novel is sure to appeal to fans of "The Dresden Files," "The Mortal Instruments," and "Japanese mythology."

The Maid is a gripping tale of power, revenge, and an attraction that defies all reason. Julian and Margret ’s first encounter was anything but ordinary. A single misstep—Julian colliding into Margret on her way to a high-stakes contract meeting—triggered a chain of events neither of them could have foreseen. Her drink spilled all over him. His ego refused to bend. In a moment of unfiltered rage, Margret lashed out, unaware that the man she had just insulted held her career in his hands. When Julian retaliated by ensuring her contract was destroyed, Margret ’s world crumbled. Then came an unexpected offer—a new job, courtesy of his assistant. Desperate, she accepted, only to realize too late that she had walked straight into the lion’s den. She was now Julian’s personal cook, trapped in his house with no way out. What began as months of relentless torment soon spiraled into something far more dangerous. Beneath the surface of their battles, an undeniable tension simmered, blurring the lines between hatred and desire. Julian, the man who once sought to break her, found himself ensnared in a feeling he couldn’t control. She was supposed to be nothing more than a mere employee. Instead, she became an obsession he could no longer escape. But in a house built on secrets and hidden agendas, love might not be enough to save them from what lurks in the shadows.

He was born into power. But even kings fall. At Ivory Crest University, legacy is everything and no name carries more weight than Kingston.Eli is rich, ruthless, and untouchable. Or so he thinks. When a classmate’s mysterious death rocks the campus, Eli finds himself pulled into a web of secrets buried beneath Ivy-covered walls. Whispers of betrayal. Notes that vanish. Files that never existed. And somewhere, someone wants Eli to suffer, not for what he’s done, but for who he is. As enemies close in and truths unravel, Eli must face the one thing he fears more than exposure: himself. Because inside the Crest, you don’t uncover the truth, you become it.

A drought struck Malaba and only Kibich could come to its rescue and provide water. Gatamu, the Prince from Kibich headed the project and out of the blue, he fell in love with Peninah, a Ruaki girl. Both communities were against it. In Malaba, it was said to be against tradition, abolished and a taboo. In the Kibich hamlet, the Prince was arranged and bound to marry Silviah, the daughter of Mr. Mamiti, a very influential business man and the assistant provost. The situations left only one option and possibility to save their love and unite the two communities. As said, some curses could and can only be cleansed by blood. There was no better blood suited for that than the royal blood; hence, the prince had to die! He prearranged his own death with the help of his best friend Dr. Kirimi, who also happened to be their family doctor. The prince was killed! Without an heir to the throne, his father, King Matumu took in Peninah as his daughter-in-law, because; inside her was the only heir to the throne. She was pregnant after making love to the Prince. His assumed-death gave birth to a new beginning and era of peace between Malaba and Kibich after which, he came back from the dead!

They went to war as soldiers. They came back as brothers. But when the system they fought for betrays them, loyalty becomes their last weapon. Echo Unit was built from broken men — a reluctant captain, a rebellious sergeant, a quiet strategist, a wisecracking soul, and a young recruit with everything to prove. Together, they form one of the most lethal special operations teams in modern warfare. Deployed into a war that no longer makes sense, Echo Unit faces the brutality of combat and the corruption festering inside their own command. When a mission turns into a massacre and the truth is buried, they are marked as traitors and forced to survive behind enemy lines — abandoned, disavowed, and hunted. But in the smoke and blood of a collapsing system, brotherhood becomes their only compass. Each man must face his own demons — guilt, fear, betrayal — while holding the line for the only thing that still feels pure: each other. Years later, when the truth threatens to resurface, the surviving brothers reunite for one last mission — not for orders, not for glory, but for honor. From the trenches of betrayal to the ashes of redemption, Iron Bonds is a powerful tale of courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable strength of men who refused to die forgotten. It’s not just a war story. It’s a story about what survives after the war.

In a quiet coastal town, a man named Adrian lived a modest life as a fisherman, keeping to himself and never speaking of his past. Beneath his simple clothes and weathered hands was a hidden truth—he was the heir to a vast fortune and a powerful family empire. Years earlier, suffocated by privilege and expectations, Adrian had vanished without a trace, seeking peace in anonymity and freedom in hard, honest work. For years, no one suspected the humble fisherman was once Adrian Locke, the enigmatic billionaire’s son whose disappearance made headlines. But when the town faced a crisis—a powerful developer threatened to destroy the harbor—Adrian could no longer stay silent. He stepped forward, revealing his identity and calling in resources that stunned the community. With calculated precision and a quiet authority, Adrian used his connections and wealth to fight back, preserving the town and exposing the corruption behind the deal. His return to power wasn’t about reclaiming status, but using his background for something meaningful. In doing so, he found a purpose far greater than running—he found a way to merge the man he had become with the legacy he had left behind.

Adanna Cole, a rising star in criminal law, has devoted her career to hunting the powerful crime syndicate that murdered her parents when she was 12. She finally gets her chance when the police arrest Ethan Cross, a charming, enigmatic businessman suspected of laundering money for the very syndicate she’s been chasing. But as she digs deeper, she discovers two dangerous truths: Ethan might be the only man she’s ever truly loved. He might also be guilty. She doesn’t know if he’s her greatest ally… or the enemy she’s been chasing all along. The deeper they go, the more the line between love and betrayal blurs. And in a city built on lies, trusting the wrong person could be the last mistake she ever makes.

SYNOPSIS: THE SEVENTH SCHOLAR A Discovery Adventures Novel Genre: Gothic Horror / Dark Academia / Adventure Logline: When a brilliant transfer student begins tampering with the architectural heart of their academy, a secret society of student guardians must ally with him to stop an ancient entity they’ve unleashed—a being that doesn't kill, but seeks to erase human memory and emotion itself.