Brave

Ryan had lost his father at a very tender age. His father was well known through the city as he was working for a Mafia lord named Jacob. Mr Jacob arguably led the biggest cyndicate in the city. After loosing his father to Mr Jacob trough some misunderstanding, Ryan grew up struggling and surviving on his own. Lost and a derelict who could fit all his property in a bag, Ryan swore to avenge his father's death no matter what it took him. He grew up followed his father's way too. From doing menial thefts and robbery to developing a notorious crime family, Ryan climbed his way up. In his line of work, He met a lady whom he worked with for a long time without realizing it was the daughter of Mr Jacob. Ryan soon knew who she was and a chance to get his revenge finally came. He surely will not let her go Scott free, Not after all he's been through.

Synopsis/Blurb In the fog-shrouded early 1900s, former detective Thomas Blackwood receives a distressing letter from his estranged brother, Elijah, beckoning him to the enigmatic Shadow Isle. Determined to uncover the truth behind his brother's plea, Thomas embarks on a perilous journey to the Ghostly Archipelago, accompanied by his steadfast assistant, Amelia West, and the weathered Captain Jonathan Pike. Upon their arrival, they encounter the sinister Marcus Graves, a wealthy landowner with a chilling hold over the island and its inhabitants. Despite warnings to leave, Thomas presses on, driven by a thirst for redemption and justice. As Thomas delves into the island's murky past, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies, each revelation bringing him closer to the truth—and closer to danger. Haunted by visions of his brother and tormented by the restless spirits that roam the island, Thomas races against time to unravel the mysteries of the Ghostly Archipelago. But as tensions rise and alliances are tested, Thomas realizes that nothing is as it seems on Shadow Isle. Beneath the surface of deception and darkness lies a truth more sinister than he could have ever imagined—one that threatens to consume him and all who dare to uncover it. In a pulse-pounding showdown on the windswept cliffs of Shadow Isle, Thomas must confront Marcus Graves and the malevolent forces that seek to destroy him. With the help of Amelia and his newfound allies, Thomas must face his own demons and confront the ghosts of his past if he is to survive the mysteries of the Ghostly Archipelago.

"If he cannot survive in this Realm and ascend to the Higher Realms, then he is not worthy of being my son!” *** Xiao Tian, the child abandoned by his own parents. He once lived a happy life as the crown prince of the Wang Kingdom. But a great tragedy struck his family—his beloved uncle staged a coup, killing his mother, father, and all those loyal to them. However, the death of his parents was a lie. It was merely a scheme—to leave him behind in the Tianwu Realm, the lowest realm in the Universe. Alone, he rose. Step by step, he walked a path filled with hardship. When he discovered that his parents were still alive, anger filled his heart. But it was not blind rage—it became the fire that forged his resolve to become stronger. With unwavering spirit, he climbed from the lowest realm, ascending through each realm—until he surpassed even his father and became the ruler of the entire Universe! “I, Xiao Tian, swear to overturn this injustice. I will reach immortality and create true peace—so that no one will ever be oppressed again across the Universe. Strength shall no longer be the only measure of justice. And if strength is the key—then I shall become the strongest and be the one who defines justice for all of existence!”

The god is dead, but its memory is hungry. Three thousand years ago, the god Tharos fell. Today, his fossilized remains—the Lorn Expanse—serve as the lifeblood of an empire. In the shadow of the Ribs of Lorn, the Empire of the Spine mines god-bone and harvests aetherich to power a civilization of brass and gears. But for those who toil in the dust, the cost of progress is madness. Kael is a survivor of the bone mines, forever changed by a catastrophic collapse in Chamber 19. While others died from the weight of divine essence, Kael woke with the "hum" in his blood. He now hears the frequencies of the dead god and tastes memories trapped in the dust—a gift that feels more like a slow-acting poison. He wants only to survive the grueling life of a scavenger, hiding the resonance that marks him as different. Everything changes when he encounters Ilara, a woman whose voice carries a power that shouldn't exist. She is a Vessel, capable of singing raw god-bone into life, and she is being hunted by the Empire’s mechanical enforcers. The Empire has spent centuries trying to stabilize divine energy, but Kael and Ilara represent something they cannot control: a living connection to a waking god. As the "Thrice-Born" prophecy stirs and the ground beneath the salt flats vibrates with a terrifying new rhythm, the two must flee toward the heart of the god’s corpse. In a world where technology is fueled by the sacred and bone-tech determines the hierarchy of man, Kael and Ilara must decide if they are the harbingers of a new era or the final echoes of a dying god's scream. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/869094/fictions

Ryker Vale lives a life small enough to be ignored. Eighteen. Lanky. Quiet. A boy people overlook before deciding he doesn’t matter. At home, he endures an abusive father. At school, he is mocked and erased. In the city, he is replaceable. When his mother is murdered and his sister disappears, Ryker is pushed past survival and into desperation. He submits to human testing at Clark Industries to keep himself and his sister alive—only to be declared dormant and thrown away. That should have been the end. Instead, a system awakens inside him. Power answers his will. And something ancient begins to stir. Ryker does not know he was once Theros, a god of war erased from history. He does not know the system was built to cage him. But as Clark Industries tightens its grip and the truth bleeds through his memories, Ryker begins to understand one thing clearly: They tried to erase him. They failed. And now, he's going to control everything.

The world didn't end with a nuclear explosion or an alien attack, but with the "Great Silence." Blind monsters called The Sleepers emerged from the bowels of the earth, slaughtering anything that made a sound louder than a breath. Raka, a paranoid night-shift barista, is trapped in his cafe as a massacre unfolds. On the verge of death, a blue hologram appears on his retina. It's not a guardian angel, but the [Doomsday Streaming System]. This system has the personality of a "Toxic Netizen" who craves drama and is sarcastic, and uses Raka as an Avatar for the entertainment of an entity from another dimension. To survive, Raka discovers that caffeine is his power source. The stronger the coffee he drinks, the faster his heart beats, and the slower time passes in his eyes (Bullet Time). Raka becomes the fastest man on earth, but at a fatal risk: if his heart rate reaches 450 beats per minute, his heart will explode. Accompanied by Baginda (the fierce Mutant Swan and System's golden boy), Luna (the mute archer), and Dr. Vanya (the mad surgeon), Raka must run through this silent hell. He fights not only to survive, but to satisfy the "Audience" in exchange for points to upgrade his dying heart. This is a story about a man running against time, fighting monsters, and arguing with a supernatural admin in his head, towards a bitter but relieving finish line.

Orion died due to an accident from a young age, leaving a permanent scar on his face that couldn't be healed. Years later he gains a power able to change the course of the whole world itself. With his new powers, he decides to reshape his fate himself but the world starts shifting, going through a series of transitions, each changing the Earth itself and everything in it. Humans are forced to either adapt to the new era or fade away with it. Huge monstrosities capable of taking down human armies singlehandedly appear all over the world, humanity is forced down the food chain while Orion is caught amidst all these with a power that could be the solution to the calamity but with a severe drawback. --- The story feels a bit slow paced in the first thirty chapters but it will pick up momentum afterwards. Add to library and read the free chapters before you decide to drop or read on, thankss.

Ethan Bennett was the perfect son-in-law—humble, quiet, and willing to endure every humiliation from his wife, Sophia Steele, and her arrogant family. They mocked him, treated him like dirt, and tossed him aside without a second thought. But they never knew the truth. Ethan is no ordinary man. He is the hidden heir to the world’s most powerful conglomerate. And now, after Sophia’s cold betrayal, he’s done playing the fool. When Ethan walks away from the Steele family, he disappears into the shadows—only to return as their worst nightmare. With wealth, power, and ruthless determination, he will dismantle everything they hold dear, piece by piece. The once-mighty Steeles will crumble, and when they finally realize who Ethan truly is, it will be far too late. They called him a nobody. Now, he’s the one pulling the strings. And this time, he won’t be silent.

In a world thriving on freedom and technology, the first full-dive VR game was launched and within a month over half of the world's population is immersed in it's boundless digital realm. Among them is Henry Williams, an ordinary highschool student with a frial body and a life plagued by bullies in the real world. But in the virtual world Henry was a legend know for breaking records, defying limits, and earning global fame. Henry find's in the game what real life never gave him: Power, purpose and happiness. On a single day everything twisted while he was fleeing away from his real world tormentors, he was hitten by a truck but his life didn't end there. Instead, Henry awakens inside the very game he once dominated, but not as a hero he was. Now he's the lowest of the low: an FF- rank golbin, despised, disposable and destined to die. Then comes a sound that sparks hope. *Ding!* [The Endless Evolution System has been activated] Armed with a mysterious system that promised growth beyond limits, Henry embarks on a new journey. if he can fight, envolve and survive, he may uncover the reason for his reincarnation and the dark truth behinds the game that's becomes his new reality.

There is a mystery cult called the Wudang cult in a world of ancient magic and strength. Eadric Rong, a regular student, uses martial arts to discover who he is on a secluded and scary mountain. But when he is bullied by a cocky elite disciple named Malakai Yan, his life drastically changes. Eadric Rong must muster the will to resist persecution and follow his dream of becoming a true master swordsman in a bloody conflict between power and social class. Eadric Rong fights to demonstrate that genuine strength originates from a sincere heart with the support of a devoted friend, Millie Xiao. However, a sinister force that jeopardizes the sect's tranquility lurks behind the curtain of brutal conflict. Eadric Rong and his allies need to prepare for a threat beyond simple intimidation. Will they successfully solve the Wudang Sect's riddle and defend the planet against impending threats? This captivating Eastern fantasy book is a story of sacrifice, friendship, and adventure. Discover his true destiny amid the menacing shadows and follow the epic journey of a regular student looking for light in the dark.