Controlling

For seven years, Derick Sekwiga lived like an ordinary, overlooked husband while quietly turning his wife's small company into a powerful empire behind the scenes. But when her charming ex-boyfriend suddenly reappeared with sweet words and hidden motives, she threw her trust at him and pushed Derick aside without a second thought. Tired of being doubted, used, and disrespected, Derick signed the divorce papers and walked away without a fight. What his ex-wife never imagined was that the man she ran back to only wanted her wealth—and the “nobody” she divorced was actually the quiet force controlling half the city’s economy. Now, with his identity revealed and his patience gone, everyone who ever underestimated Derick Sekwiga is about to face the consequences.

It all began with a nightmare. Disappearances ensued. First, a girl working in a BPO. Next, a corporate employee. Third, a family of husband, wife and their young daughter. Different people. Different secrets. Different ways of death. But now it seems someone is controlling them. Does the dead really die or change worlds of different dimensions in space and time? What if we close our eyes one night and wake up in an alternate reality the next morning? The Mechanic is a pervert psychopath from parallel universe who likes to haunt and terrify it's victims in their dreams before killing them - thus spreading a chain of never-ending horror. It never forgives. It never forgets. It never dies. It lives forever to kill. There is just one way of stopping him unleash hell. No matter what happens, DON'T FALL ASLEEP.

From the typical fantasy hero wielding a sword and shield to a cyberpunk warrior from a futuristic metropolis. From a vicious underworld monster to a literal messenger of God. Matthew Nash has complete control over who fights in his show. The possibilities are limitless. There's nothing special about him initially. He's just an average young man who enjoys professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. Aside from watching them, he is obsessed with all types of management mode from those show's games. Handling the show budget or selecting fighters and wrestlers is more fascinating to him than controlling a character to beat opponents. After he was transmigrated to another realm, a foreign entity assigned him to put on a show that focused on the fighters from many worlds. He must be able to amuse the gods and their servants across the multiverse. What kind of spectacles will he put on? Can he beat other shows that already have big names?

Ethan Wilder has nothing—no money, no power, and no one who cares about him. Used, humiliated, and left behind by his ex-girlfriend, he feels like life has already beaten him. Then, in one reckless night, everything changes. After saving an old woman from thugs, he receives a jade necklace—a gift that makes him the leader of The Jade Society, a secret society controlling trillions of dollars and the world’s most powerful forces. In an instant, he goes from being stepped on to standing at the top. But power comes with enemies. The Obsidian Order, a ruthless rival society, wants him destroyed. As Ethan fights to keep his new empire from falling, he is surrounded by brilliant and powerful women, drawn to his strength and ambition. Once, the world ignored him. Now, it fears him. Ethan must prove he is worthy of the power he holds—because if he fails, he won’t just lose everything . . . he’ll lose his life.

When ex-CIA agent Ethan Cross wakes up to news that he’s the most wanted man in America, accused of assassinating a U.S. senator, he knows he’s been set up. On the run, he discovers that the killing is just one piece of a much larger puzzle—one involving a secret organization called The Dominion, which has infiltrated governments and corporations worldwide. Their weapon? The Sentinel Program, an AI-driven neural implant capable of controlling minds. With every law enforcement agency hunting him, Ethan’s only chance is to find Dr. Evelyn Carter, the neuroscientist who unknowingly helped build the program. But Evelyn is also a target—because she holds the final encryption key that could either activate or destroy the program. As Ethan and Evelyn navigate deadly betrayals, high-tech warfare, and shocking revelations, they realize they are not just fighting for their own lives, but for the future of free will itself. The clock is ticking. The Sentinel Program goes live in seven days. If they fail, the world will no longer belong to the people—but to the silent dominion that controls them.

In the dark and gritty urban landscape of Philadelphia, Sean Walker, a 15-year-old boy, finds himself thrust into a harrowing battle for his own fate. Unbeknownst to him, his future has been meticulously crafted and programmed by the shadowy forces of the Order of Babel. As he grapples with the crushing weight of destiny, Sean finds himself ensnared by the machinations of the Cataclysmic Order, a cult with a deep-seated vendetta against the group controlling his life. Haunted by the loss of his father and his mother’s deteriorating health, Sean’s only hope lies in winning a coveted scholarship to continue his education. But caught up in the battle between both Orders, breaking free and taking his destiny in his own hands becomes next to impossible. In a world of lies, treachery, and unyielding danger, Sean must summon all his strength and courage to, survive, take control of his own destiny and be birthed a new man. +++++ Please Note; Although edited, it was done via AI methods, and hence the descriptions and context might be changed by the AI at varying times. The fully edited version is en route. +++++

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."

“ Know this. You have to do what I ask of you. And don’t ask any questions. ” His voice drops a few octaves. Instinctively, I place my hands over his chest, feeling his beating heart under my palm. “ Just do as I say and everything will be fine. ” His eyes lower to my lips. “ Or else…”  The lingering threat triggers the rebel side of mine. “ Or else? ” “ Or else…” He lifts his gaze to my eyes and shoots me a very promising smirk. “ I will make you. " ******** ******** A wild night out with her two best friends, away from her controlling boyfriend was all Natalie Whitman planned on the ocassion of her 20th birthday, but it didn't turn out quite right. Because now, she was marked and claimed by a man she doesn't even know and her boyfriend of two years is pounding the door. Hide the truth or pretend to be not marked—That's her only choice but it doesn't prove out to be easy when the Alpha who marked her comes barging in her life and it becomes impossible for her to ignore him.

What do you do when you realize the undeserving woman you married for three years, enduring her contemptuous acts while secretly helping her—all to honor your mother's dying wish was actually THE WRONG ONE, while the right one was still SUFFERING on the streets?? For three years, Grayson Wells endured the Reeds insults, their mockery, their contempt—all to honor his dying mother's wish. He played the pathetic delivery driver while secretly controlling the empire that kept them alive. Every contract. Every miracle. Every success they celebrated—all orchestrated by the man they treated like garbage. But the night Grayson walked in on his wife tangled with another man, everything changed. They humiliated the wrong man. Grayson Wells isn't just a delivery driver. He's the Northern Dragon—the legendary God of War who brought seven nations to their knees. And while he wasted three years protecting the wrong woman, the real girl from his mother's dying wish suffered alone on the streets. Now Grayson has found her and he's done pretending. The Reeds built their empire on his mercy. Now they'll watch it burn on his wrath.

Elias Voss, the reclusive CEO of Umbratech and the genius behind the world's most advanced defense technologies, has everything—power, wealth, and influence. But none of it matters. Beneath his calm, ruthless exterior lies a man who’s tired of thrones and headlines. What he wants now is something real—a partner, a family, someone who sees him for who he is, not what he owns. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Luna West. Luna, caught in a battle with her controlling family, proposes a deal to Elias: pretend to be her boyfriend for a while to keep her family at bay. What starts as a simple arrangement quickly deepens, as Luna’s sharp wit and independent spirit draw Elias in, revealing a side of him he never expected to show. While Elias hides his true identity as the wealthy CEO behind the facade of a humble salesman, Luna’s family, especially her snobbish relatives, dismiss him as beneath them. But they have no idea that the "salesman" they despise is the very man they should be courting . In a world obsessed with wealth and titles, Elias must navigate lies, loyalty, and love—all while keeping his secret intact. But how long can he hide when the heart wants to be known?