Controlling

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.

Adrian Veyron is a man pushed to the absolute brink. He was a promising young man whose life was derailed when a corrupt partner ruined his family, leaving his father dead and his mother severely ill. He managed to build a small, struggling logistics company from scratch and married Elena Sterling, a daughter of old money. Instead of a sanctuary, the marriage became a living hell; his elite in-laws treated him like dirt and a glorified punching bag due to his lack of wealth. Everything changed the night Adrian was brutally beaten and thrown out of his father-in-law's gala. On his way home, he used his last pennies to save a dying beggar from thugs. That beggar was the legendary founder of The Dominion, a massive shadow syndicate controlling the global economy. Adrian instantly inherited this ultimate empire—but with a lethal catch: out of 109 global conglomerates, 108 have been seized by nine traitorous factions who now want the new heir dead.

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."

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. +++++

Kang Tae-jun spent six years being treated like a nobody by the wealthy family he married into. Then his wife divorced him in front of a photographer and left him with nothing but forty-seven dollars and a shattered pride. What she didn't know was that Tae-jun was the only heir to Kangseong Holdings, a hidden billionaire empire his father had kept secret from him for thirty years. Now the man they humiliated controls the company powerful enough to crush everything they built. But Tae-jun's inheritance comes with a deadly secret: his father wasn't killed by accident. His murder was connected to a hidden council controlling Hanseong from the shadows—and Tae-jun may have inherited more than an empire. With enemies closing in, a mysterious female auditor carrying secrets of her own, and his ex-wife's powerful new fiancé standing between him and the truth, Tae-jun begins a war that will shake the entire city. They thought they had thrown away a worthless husband. They were wrong. They created the man who would take everything from them.

They called him worthless. He controlled the world. For three years, Dante endured hell as the despised son-in-law—while secretly operating as the Phantom, the UNDERWORLD KING who bent nations to his will. He only stayed because he owed her dead father everything. But Leonard Hayes left behind more than gratitude. He left the Archive—the only weapon powerful enough to rule, control and destroy the world. Only Dante can access it. Yet all the underworld criminals want it. Now four armies hunt him. The city offers millions of dollars just for his head. His ex-wife won't let him off the hook, constantly planning to murder his wife even though she's her half-sister. And The Architects—a secret society controlling world events for decades—want him dead or enslaved. Multiple strong enemies and one egoistic king that will never back down. The Phantom is done hiding. When he accesses the Archive, one choice remains: Save humanity—or rule it. ___________ In a world where everyone wants you dead, trust no one. Not even yourself.

“What?! The useless pauper… is the son of Lord Crane?” The entire Lancaster family froze in horror when the shocking truth was revealed. For four years, Ethan Moreau lived in humiliation inside the Lancaster household. Mocked as a poor and useless son-in-law, he endured endless insults, betrayal, and cruelty from his wife Isabella and her greedy family. They never knew the truth. The man they called a worthless beggar… was actually the hidden heir of the Crane family—the most powerful and wealthiest dynasty in the world, controlling a trillion-dollar empire. On the day Isabella divorced him and threw him out of the house, she believed she had finally gotten rid of a burden. But that same day, Ethan’s real identity awakened. Now, the humble man they once despised stands at the peak of power. When the Lancaster family finally discovers the truth, their world collapses in terror. Isabella Lancaster—the woman who betrayed him—falls to the floor in shock. Regret comes too late. With the support of the legendary Lord Crane and the vast Crane Empire behind him, Ethan returns stronger, richer, and more powerful than anyone could imagine. This time, the man they once humiliated will make the whole world bow. And those who betrayed him… Will pay the price.

Marcus Kane spent three years as the Sinclair family's favorite punchline... the son-in-law with no job, no title, and apparently no use. When Gerald Sinclair finally forces the divorce through, the family celebrates like they've cut off a dead limb. They should have checked who owns the building they celebrated in. Marcus isn't unemployed. He's Meridian Holdings, the anonymous company that has spent a decade quietly buying up everything the Sinclairs depend on, and, as of eleven days ago, the controlling stake in Sinclair Group itself. He never wanted a war. He wanted them to stop needing him to be small. Now that they've made their choice, he's done pretending he doesn't have one of his own. One asset at a time, the headquarters lease, the country club, the merger meant to save them...Marcus takes back what was always his, all while sitting through Sunday dinners in the same worn jacket, letting them talk over him like furniture. Every man who thought he could take a piece of Marcus's world for free is about to learn there was always a silent owner in the room. He didn't come back to be loved. He came back to collect.

For three years, Adrian Vale has been the Sterling family's useless son-in-law, mocked and humiliated by everyone who believes he married Seraphine Sterling for her family's wealth. But Adrian's past is a lie. Three years ago, he entered the Sterling household with his memories partially sealed. He doesn't know who his parents are, why his childhood is missing, or why his supernatural bloodline was deliberately suppressed on his wedding night. Then, after one final humiliation, his Dragon Blood awakens. Adrian gains power—but also awakens something far more dangerous: the attention of the hidden force controlling Veyrith City. Virelle Sterling knows the truth, but she's too afraid to reveal it. The Sterling family didn't seal Adrian's power to control him. They sealed it to protect him. Now Adrian must uncover the truth about his bloodline, his missing memories, and the people who have been manipulating his life from the shadows. And somewhere in that conspiracy lies the mystery of his father. The man who erased Adrian's past may be the same man who fears what he will become.