Brave

Ryker Hartley, a young man embroiled with a crime boss to claim a hidden treasure. Would fleeing be his only option in this uncertain journey? Or would he challenge his destiny against all odds? ********** A once easy-going boy turned the beastly version of himself, feared by all. With a past that has left a scar on his mind, the most cherished of all his memories has turned out to be an unfairly large grieving package for him. With an unchecked bitterness, and oblivious of an inescapable fate trapped in times, awaiting the moment to descend, he roamed, but with animosity and undue misanthropy. Ryker has closed himself off to the world, he's not one to forgive the most trivial atrocities against him, but when a frenemy manages to break through his defenses, Ryker's integrity is put to the test in ways he never thought possible. As secrets are exposed and alliances are formed, Ryker's life takes a dramatic turn as he becomes a celebrity. Will he rise to the challenge or crumble under the weight of his past? . . . . Find out in this action-packed and thrilling novel that takes a deep dive into the complexities of human nature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PS: The image is not mine, I got it from Pinterest and then, do the editing. Owner >> Cody Garrett Hatcher

Alejandro García, once a struggling and mistreated son-in-law, found himself transformed into a wealthy billionaire after his lucky number, 369, scored him a billion-dollar jackpot in what turned out to be the biggest gamble of the century. However, his newfound fortune came with a catch: the gamble was actually a scam, and Alejandro unwittingly foiled it with his stroke of luck, earning himself some powerful enemies in the process. Now, he must protect his wealth, and even his own life. After defeating Diego Morales, the mastermind behind the scam, Alejandro's troubles are far from over. He soon faces a new threat in the form of his own doppelgänger, Carlos Rodriguez who murders him and seizes control of his entire estate. But Alejandro's story doesn't end there. Anticipate the triumphant return of Alejandro García, the billionaire Gambler, as he rises from the ashes to reclaim what is rightfully his.

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.

In a world cloaked in the illusion of peace and tranquility, danger lurks beneath the surface, hidden from the eyes of the unsuspecting masses. Jeremy, an ordinary individual thrust into extraordinary circumstances, finds himself at the center of a clandestine event orchestrated by beings of unimaginable power. As Jeremy navigates this perilous journey, he discovers dormant abilities lying within himself, waiting to be awakened by the crucible of danger. With each perilous encounter, Jeremy's latent potential unfurls, granting him the mantle of a superhuman. Yet, as Jeremy delves deeper into the shadows of the world, he uncovers unsettling truths about the nature of reality. With newfound clarity, Jeremy resolves to take action against the malevolent forces lurking in the darkness. With his newfound powers and unwavering resolve, Jeremy embarks on a quest to vanquish evil and restore balance to the cosmos. But as he confronts beings of godlike stature and challenges the very fabric of existence, Jeremy must grapple with the moral implications of his actions and the weight of his newfound power. In a world where every victory comes at a cost, Jeremy's attempt to save the world is fraught with peril and sacrifice. As he rises to unimaginable heights of power and prowess, Jeremy must navigate the treacherous waters of morality, facing adversaries who seek to maintain the fragile balance between light and darkness.

After witnessing his girlfriend Eunice cheating on him with another man. Charlie walked listlessly on the road, his mind occupied by what he experienced earlier. [Ding! Are you suffering from a lover's betrayal? Have you been bullied by a powerful individual? Are you looking for ways to get your revenge? Look no further, the Talent Awakening system is here for you.] [Are you ready to bind with the system?] [Yes] [No]... A mechanical voice rang in his mind, jolting him back to reality. While still contemplating on what to do, another mechanical voice sounded in his Head. [Ding! Money stops nonsense! Bind with the Lord of wealth system and watch your ex girlfriend crawl back to you!] [Are you ready to bind with the Lord of wealth system?] [Yes.] [No] [Ding! Wonder what would happen if you seek death but survived at the end? A bountiful reward awaits you after survival.] [Bind with the death seeking system, let's revel in the joy of neardeath experience!] [Yes]. [No] [Ding! The Ultimate flirting… Series of mechanical voices sounded in Charlie's head one after the other almost driving him crazy. "I choose all of you!" he shouted with an unwavering determination. since then, charlie became the first person in the whole multiverse to control myriads of systems. join in on his great adventures as he conquers demons, beasts, and evil people, to become the strongest in the multiverse.

It was a normal day until giant spaceships started appearing in the sky, collapsing on buildings and houses, turning them into rubble and debris. People screaming and running around in fear. During this incident, Eggsy at the last moment had been saved from experiencing a cruel death from his bullying classmates. He managed to escape and was just dragging his broken right-feet along the street when he found a girl stuck under a huge debris. On the attempt of saving her, he was captured by the bullies who hit his head with a wooden bat, causing him to fall on the ground… lifeless. A couple of minutes later, his eyes had fluttered open, only to find himself alive and uninjured. “How is this possible??” He wondered until a System flashed above his face. [You have been granted the Apocalypto System, below are your special abilities. Survive no matter what!!] In line with this, he was required to protect someone,… the girl he found on the street moments ago, she had saved him from the bullies, now it’s his turn to pay her back.

I took aim after cautiously emerging from behind the foliage and pulling back on my father's bow.When I thought about bringing Bambi back to my sister, I gave myself the tiniest grin because, at least from the tan fur to the strange, forking horns, it resembled the animal in my mother's stories.That was all I thought it had been, a story, up until this point.Yet, fantasy or not, the monster would end up being a truly necessary wellspring of food.

Zach is an ex-marine who lost his partner on a battlefield and his brother to an accident. He is deployed back home because of his head injury. On his way out of town at the airport, he meets a Detective name Lauren they exchange numbers. The plane crash due to engine failure everyone dies but Zach survives with his two legs broken he takes refuge in a cave and is bitten by bats that miraculously heal him making him acquire a strange ability his head migraine stops. He survives in the forest and meets a community. In the city, a dead body is found with fangs it suggesting Vampires exist evidence leads to the same island, and Zach’s plane crashes. Lauren and her partner and others visit the island their lives are threatened by wild animals but Zach comes to their rescue he tells his side of the story and Lauren convinces him to follow them back to the city he agrees as they both go back to the city and fight together until Gabriella attack Zach and Sammid bits Lauren leaving Zach to either watch her die or change her to a vampire.Zach goes missing leaving Lauren to give birth to their child alone with no trace of Zach's whereabouts. Will Zach be found???

In a fantasy-driven world, Zagorzaly Frostpyre is a ruthless villain who has killed thousands of humans and other races for pleasure. He has no remorse for his actions and continues to commit heinous crimes with zero regard for human life. His actions finally catch up to him when he is forced to confront his past deeds by the ultimate power in the universe, Luca, who sentences him to live a life of perpetual pain and suffering unless he reforms his ways. Zagorzaly must now embark on a journey of redemption, where he meets new people and experiences things he never thought possible before.

It was supposed to be a historical fact field trip for class three, grade twelve students but it turned out to be a nightmare adventure for them. They had to find means of survival when their classmate started dropping dead, one after the other. Who will escape the escape room?