Black Among Us

Born with nothing but his wits, Aiden Cole clawed his way into a world where money talks and bloodlines reign supreme. A full scholarship granted him access to the nation's most prestigious academy, but also painted a target on his back. Among the sons and daughters of the elite, Aiden was a reminder of everything they despised, and everything they feared. The son of the Vice President, fueled by envy and rage, waged a brutal campaign against him. Lies, threats, violence, and finally, murder. They didn't just break Aiden; they shattered his entire world. But pain forged him into something far more dangerous. Disappearing from the public eye, Aiden re-emerged years later, not as a student, but as a kingpin. Armed with intelligence sharper than any blade and a heart hardened by loss, he built a criminal empire with one purpose: revenge. In the end, only one truth will remain: “the outcast will inherit the ashes."

Living a happy life as the heir of the Smith family and the wealthy son-in-law of the Martinez family, Richard's life suddenly takes a sharp turn when he is cheated by his siblings and left without a penny. Stripped of his inheritance, he ends up living a disgraceful life with disdainful in-laws who treat him like trash. Just when he thought his life was over after he was thrown off a cliff, it instead served as the start of his rise back to the top as he wakes up with a mysterious black phone that gives him money as long as he completes missions, unlocking a world once unknown to him, leading him down a path of riches and vengeance!

Warrick Rauveron is always seen as a useless young master, causing disgrace to his family. Not only his in-laws but also others hold him in contempt. Little do they know that his apparent weakness and foolishness are merely an act, serving a specific purpose. [System host has been found...] [Requirement: Maintain a weak image for 10 years (completed).] [Congratulations! The Gods' Blessing System has been activated!] [Goddess of Fortune invests 'One Unlimited Black Card.'] [The God of Time and Future blesses you with the ability to 'Foresee Potential Investments.'] [The Goddess of Medicine grants you 'A Pill That Can Cure All Illnesses.'] [The Guarantors of Torture and Vengeance provide you with the 'Ancient Books of Magical Martial Arts.']

"What the... why does everything look so different? And why do I feel taller? Ryu, do you see this interface? Is this some sort of glitch or something?" - "I don’t think this’ a glitch, dude. We're in the game, like, for real! Look at us, I'm a knight now, and you're a wizard. This is insane!" In a world shaped by the neon-lit magic of a mysterious MMORPG, Kai and Ryu, two disillusioned gamers, find themselves thrust into a reality where the virtual becomes tangible. Transformed into their in-game avatars—a wizard and a knight, respectively—they navigate this enchanting yet treacherous realm.

Tell me, what will the god in you do?_ Even in the toughest day, We always have a way to stand up. Though trials are strong, We are tougher. Our land plundered, We stand to defend it. Now the story is different. Emi is gone, Our hopes are dashed! But we know the sun will Surely rise again. Emi son of the soil, He whose rage burns the mountain, Raise the hope in us! _____ This is a collection of interrelated short stories, following the live of a being and counterparts containing the might of gods in them. __________________ Cover Image is Google Sourced! Please rate and comment and engage.

What happens when fate itself spites you? Well for Dante Ackerman that was death! Having lived a life full of adversity and injustice,the emergence of the apocalypse had brought him hope of a better life,of controlling his fate….until he ended up on the claws of a zombie king! Just when he was about to die time and space suddenly froze as an ancient voice echoed in his head. [Activation requirements for the quest ‘’Last Bastion of Hope’’ has been met. Champion has been spited by Fate and has been cast to oblivious ruin. Your chance at redemption is here!] [Calculating parameters…….parameters calculated] [Randomly allocating battle class to Champion…random allocation impossible] [Manual allocation initiated……] [Allocation successful, you have been allocated the battle class Divine mechanic!] [Do you accept your quest?] ‘’Yes I do.’’ [Congratulations Champion……welcome to the BLACK GEAR SYSTEM] Reincarnated into his past self and armed with the knowledge of the future, Dante Ackerman vows to seize control of his fate—no matter the cost. But power never goes unnoticed. Harnessing the might of the Black Gear System, he battles both new and ancient enemies beyond his wildest imaginations unknowingly becoming embroiled in an ancient war of epic proportions on his quest to wrest control of his fate from the universe! Fate has been corrupted! The gods have gone silent,the realms are collapsing and the VERY survival of the universe rests on the shoulder of one young man as he navigates his path in a world where fate once betrayed him. ‘’Since the Fates have decided to abandon me I’ll engineer mine!’’ This…is the Advent of the Divine Mechanic!

Kevin Jones had always lived a simple life with his single mother. But when his life takes a dark turn, Kevin discovers a hidden world of demons on Earth and learns that he originates from a family that has a legacy as Hunters, a brave anti-demon lineage. With newfound friends and family by his side, Kevin must navigate the dangerous path of demon-fighting while trying to maintain a semblance of a normal life. But as they uncover a sinister plan to awaken an ancient and deadly demon, Kevin and his allies face a race against time to save humanity from impending doom. Will they prevail, or will darkness consume us all? *** Story no longer updating, do not unlock

A cursed inheritance. A fractured soul. A demon unleashed. Jiho thought he’d woken from a dream, but destiny had other plans. After stumbling through a portal of light and gaining strange powers, he discovers forgotten bloodlines, mythic secrets, and a sibling born of death. A single touch reveals his true nature—holder of the black dragon soul, wielder of divine tree energy, and bearer of a corrupted fate. When a mysterious killer shatters his world, Jiho sacrifices a severed arm to summon a nameless demon. What follows is pure carnage: time reversal, holy knight ascension, and soul-slaying fury as darkness clashes with righteousness inside a sealed domain. Jiho survives the storm—but the abyss has awakened.

Rejection has a scent and Christian has basked in it too long. Exiled at the age of 18 from his family's empire and then served divorce papers over a candlelight dinner just as he passes trial, he believes his life is a tale of hurt and betrayal. With an ex-wife trying to climb the social ladder at all costs and an identity he struggles to keep secret, Christian faces disdain and contempt among his ex-in-laws, ex-wife, and her newfound associates. Accused of molestation and almost arrested, Christian learns the hard way that love doesn't always triumph. But how long can he hide his worth or keep his family and company away from the crowd who sees him as a nobody? How long until he has to let the world know him for the heir he truly is? Will he reclaim his dignity or has that ship long sailed?

Neglected and despised by his extended family, his father died when he was only 10 years old, his mother lay in hospital and needed surgery, Lein lived a life of extreme misery. He is willing to do anything to cure his mother. Kneel and prostrate? Kiss your feet? Lick your shoes? He will do anything! However, no one bothered to help him, until a notification from the system appeared in his vision. [Congratulations! You are the luckiest human among billions of humans in this world! Be the true ruler of this minuscule world!] [3...2...1...] [System is adjusted according to Host's needs and wishes. Analysis begins!] [4...3...2...1...Analysis complete!] [System starts!] Follow Lein's journey to reach the pinnacle of life! "Look! Everything is finally under the control of my feet!" Season 1: Chapter 1 - Chapter 167 Season 2: On-going I own the copyright to the cover.