Brutal

Fat, careless, and arrogant Martin Luther once had everything; wealth, power, and a wife from New York’s most influential family. But envy came from the one place he never expected… his younger brother, Cole. What began as a fun hunting trip turned into a death sentence. Betrayed, shot, and left to drown, Martin was erased from his world in the most brutal way. His brother claimed his company, his wealth, and even his deceitful wife. But fate wasn’t finished with Martin. Found by a local fisherman and his daughter, he woke up from a month-long coma...weak, broken and stripped of his memory. Slowly, he rebuilt himself into a man unrecognizable to the world he left behind. Now, stronger than ever, he returns for vengeance. They say blood is thicker than water… but what happens when blood betrays you?

Lein Aeron dies the most ridiculous death imaginable—overworked to death playing the very game he mastered: Malivic World. When he opens his eyes, he finds himself resurrected inside the game that stole his life… but not as a hero. He is reborn as the lowest-ranked creature, a living joke with no talents, no stats, and no future. Hunted by players, humiliated by NPCs, and cursed by fate, Lein becomes the most worthless existence ever recorded. But when the mysterious Malivic Depth System awakens, the former top-tier gamer gains access to powers no one in history has touched—powers tied directly to the suffering he endured. Now, Lein rises. And everyone who mocked him…Everyone who broke him… Everyone who thought he was nothing…Will face the most brutal face-slapping revenge the Malivic World has ever seen. The game that killed him will become the world he dominates.

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."

Kade Reyes thought he’d left war behind. Once a soldier in humanity’s brutal fight against the alien Vaelith, he now survives in the neon-lit streets of New Ardent, hiding from both his past and the world. But when the sky cracks open and the Vaelith return, the city becomes a battlefield—and Kade is their target. Inside him lies Ish’Rael, a sentient relic capable of predicting and shaping war itself. As alien forces descend and human factions betray, Kade must navigate a city in chaos, protect those he cares about, and confront the very part of himself that could save or destroy—humanity. In a war that refuses to stay in the past, Kade faces a choice: cling to his humanity or embrace the weapon he was always meant to be. Neon Ashes is a fast-paced, heart-pounding urban sci-fi saga of survival, power, and the cost of destiny.

When the world ended, it wasn’t with fire or ice—it was with a game notification. One night, humanity wakes up to find reality rewritten into a deadly survival game. Monsters roam the streets, dungeons tear open from the skies, and every human is forced into a player’s role. Except for Ethan Cross, a failed gamer who spent his life mocked for being weak and useless. But when the system awakens, Ethan isn’t just another player— he receives the hidden [Game Master System], giving him the power to set rules, break limits, and bend reality. In this brutal new world where survival is everything, the weak are slaughtered, and betrayal hides behind every smile, Ethan must rise from zero to the ultimate Game Master—or die trying. Level up. Rule the game. Rewrite fate. Because in the apocalypse, the only law is survival.

In the year 20XX, the First Magical Academy crash landed into [REDACTED], Japan, gifting the world with knowledge of magic. However, upon receiving this blessing, humanity quickly fell into a third world war, a brutal conflict that would decide who would control this new, poorly understood weapon. In the end, the denizens of the First Magical Academy destroyed it from the inside out, stopping the war. Eventually, what little humans knew about magic became common knowledge. Unprecedentedly, the remnants of the original Magical Academy have resurfaced. The perceived atrocities committed by a specific group humans in their quest for knowledge too much to simply abide by. Their reappearance has thoroughly shocked the globe, and perhaps even surprised the remnants themselves. In theory, this suggests the presence of a Neo Magical Academy. The whereabouts, goings on, and internal world of the Neo Magical Academy are known only to the people within it. But it is only a matter of time before such a fragile mystery is broken…

Behind the shell of ordinary life in the land of Vietnam are dark entities that are beyond human understanding. They see humanity as nothing more than interesting toys. However, the human side is not only resigned to the fate of being played by powerful forces. Deep within Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security, there is an agency that doesn't exist on paper dealing with countless cases related to Anomalies, things that should not exist to protect people's peaceful lives. Ten years ago, Dinh Bai Quoc, an ordinary child, was accidentally caught up in the brutal game of a supernatural entity and was saved by police soldiers. Ten years later, he received a new source of strength and, together with other soldiers, stepped on the path to protect the Party, Motherland, and people's peaceful lives from the supernatural entities that were stalking them. Accompanying him is a beautiful witch with multiple personalities, a cold, principled boss, a former police officer, and a police officer who doesn't care about everything around him.

Leon Graves was nothing more than a poor butcher with a failing meat shop. Mocked by neighbors, extorted by gangs, and forgotten by the world, he lived a life of quiet suffering. Until one night, when everything changed. After a brutal attack leaves him on the brink of death, Leon awakens a mysterious Butcher’s System. From that moment on, every cut of meat, every strike of his blade, and every enemy he slaughters earns him power. His knives evolve, his body grows stronger, and his senses sharpen beyond human limits. The humble butcher becomes a hunter of men. From gangsters to mafia overlords, no one is safe once The Butcher sharpens his knives. Step by step, Leon carves his way through the bloody underworld, rising from a forgotten shopkeeper to the most feared Overlord of Blood and Steel. The world thought he was weak. Now, the world will learn: The butcher doesn’t just cut meat. He carves destiny.

Jaxon Creed was born into power, raised by the code of the streets and the shadow of a kingpin father. But when betrayal shattered his family and a corrupt empire rose from the ashes, Jaxon disappeared into exile—only to return with vengeance burning in his veins. Now, Cape Heights is on the brink of war. With allies forged in blood—Vera, the strategist; Lyra, the blade; and Miko, the hacker—Jaxon wages a brutal campaign to dismantle the criminal dynasty that stole everything from him. But every step forward uncovers deeper layers of deception, and every victory comes at a devastating cost. When an enemy emerges from within his own ranks, Jaxon must confront the harshest truth of all: the greatest threat isn’t just power or corruption—it’s loyalty twisted by ambition. In a city ruled by fear, he’ll become more than just a leader. He’ll become a legend. King of the Underground is a gritty, male-led urban thriller packed with action, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice from the shadows.

Mike's world shattered when he caught his girlfriend cheating with his best friend. The ultimate betrayal came after years of dedication and hard work to provide for her, only to be humiliated by his friend's wealth and status. In a fit of rage, Mike punched his friend and fled, but his escape ended in a brutal car accident. When Mike awoke, he found himself in the midst of the powerful and ruthless Rykhard Corporation, a family-owned conglomerate renowned for their wealth, influence, and unrelenting pursuit of success. To his astonishment, he bore an uncanny resemblance to Axel, the youngest son and direct heir of the Rykhard dynasty. As Mike navigates this treacherous new world, he must confront the dark secrets and rivalries within the Rykhard family. Will he thrive as the new Axel, or become a pawn in their deadly game of power and leadership? Can he overcome his past heartbreak and forge a new path, or will the Rykhard Corporation consume him whole?"