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Menphis Jackman was a meager wage worker, humbly enduring and compromising for mere money, renowned for his uselessness. He was both penniless and heavily indebted, only to be oppressed and looked down upon by others. But then one day, a large skull appeared in the town, with zombies everywhere, danger and death ominously surrounding him, and suddenly the harsh sound of machinery echoed in Menphis’s mind. It was no different from the RPG system he had once known. It gave him strength, abilities, and resources, a lot of resources, very, very many resources. To the point where he had to think: ‘How to destroy my resources?’

Ethan Cole has lived eighteen years as the unwanted adoptive son of the wealthy Blake family, relegated to a storage closet and treated as live-in help. After discovering his girlfriend Sarah is cheating with his adoptive brother Dylan, he's violently thrown out with nothing but garbage bags of belongings. That same night, $100 million appears in his bank account, and Victoria Ramsey—CEO of Meridian Corporation—arrives to tell him the impossible: he's the lost heir to one of America's most powerful families, and she now works for him. As Ethan navigates sudden wealth, elite society, and a web of secrets about his past, he must decide who he can trust and whether revenge or redemption will define his future.

Three years ago, Ethan Ward was the man everyone admired. He was smart, loyal, and in love. But when the woman he trusted most betrayed him, he was framed for a crime he didn’t commit and sent to prison. In prison, Ethan met Victor Vale, the legendary mastermind who once controlled Eastbridge City’s hidden world. Under Vale’s guidance, Ethan learned more than how to survive. He learned about power, patience, and control. Before he died, Vale gave Ethan a ring— the symbol of the Phoenix Circle— and a warning: “When the fire dies, light it again.” Now, Ethan is free. The world thinks he’s broken and forgotten. But the man who left prison is not the same. He’s smarter, colder, and ready to take back everything that was stolen from him. The city that betrayed him will soon remember his name. The woman who destroyed him will plead for mercy. And the empire that buried him will burn when he returns. Because when the Phoenix rises, nothing survives the flames.

Ben Akoni, a struggling writer nicknamed "Shrimp Boy" for his dead-end job at a Miami seafood shack, lives under the thumb of humiliation. His girlfriend leaves him for a billionaire, his landlord threatens eviction, and even his literary aspirations are mocked by a tech titan. Just when his world seems hopelessly bleak, a mysterious Tycoon System grants him a peculiar power: turning virtual slaps in a mobile game into real-life rewards.

Kael Varez spent his entire life being treated like dirt, mocked for being poor, humiliated for being fatherless and discarded by the woman he loved the moment a richer man appeared but on the night his dying mother whispers a terrifying secret, Kael’s world changes forever because the assassins hunting him are not after an ordinary man. They believe he is the missing heir to a brutal underground empire built on blood, power and fear. Now, trapped in a deadly world where loyalty is bought and betrayal hides behind every smile, Kael must survive ruthless enemies, dangerous alliances and a family that wants him erased before he can uncover the truth about who he really is but the deeper he falls into the darkness, the more he begins to change and sometimes, the most terrifying monsters are not born, they are created. So when the bastard everyone once despised finally rises, will he destroy the empire or become something even worse than the men hunting him?

Once a rising star in the Air Force, Gilbert Hayes’ life took a sharp turn after he was dismissed for past mistakes. Two years ago, when his girlfriend, Vivienne Astor, was battling lupus, Gilbert made a heartbreaking choice: he donated his kidney, hoping the powerful Astor family would help his ailing mother in return. Though they kept their promises, Gilbert’s mother didn’t survive, leaving him with nothing but a broken heart. Allowed to marry Vivienne out of his genuine love for her, Gilbert now faces relentless rejection from his in-laws. Once warmly welcomed, he’s now seen as unworthy of their family—dismissed for his humble background, despite his sacrifice. But Gilbert’s transformation from a pathetic loser to a potent legend begins when he becomes the commander of a private legion and the heir to the powerful Hayes family. Now, the tables are turning. Those who once looked down on him will soon be begging for mercy.

Betrayed and framed for a crime he didn't commit. Drakon Thorne, the true heir of the Thorne family is no longer honored but condemned by the society, treated with disdain and stripped of his rightful position. The only person who remained by his side was his devoted wife, Morgana Astoria. Born into wealth and power, she could have turned her back on him yet she chose to stay. To Drakon, she was his only light in his dark world. But to her family, he was nothing but a stain on their name, an unworthy husband who had long since fallen beneath their standards. He believed at least she loved him. He believed she was different. Not on that fateful day that he caught her in bed with his own cousin. Heartbroken and shattered, Drakon in tears left the house in silence that night only to be ambushed by thugs. Beaten to the brink of death, it seemed the world had finally ended for him. But when death was only a step away, something inside him woke up. [Bloodline fixing…] [Ding! Thorne Legacy System activated] [You have awakened a long-lost legacy of your family. One forgotten through the ages, tainted by generations of impure blood.] His fate had changed, the worthless man had become so terrifying that the name DRAKON THORNE sent fear down the hearts of those who once looked down on him.

In my former life, I was a female healer, unaware of the true extent of my powers. My abilities caught the attention of an S-rank guild, and I was recruited with promises of prestige and respect. But instead of the honour I was promised, I was met with betrayal and cruelty. They saw me not as a person but as a tool to be used and discarded. I endured unspeakable suffering—raped,abused, exploited, and left to die when they no longer had use for me. But fate granted me a second chance. [Ding!] For enduring so much suffering until death, you have awakened the Pleasure system. You will be reincarnated into a new body. Would you desire any changes? I was reincarnated as a boy, this time gifted with the power to manipulate time and a pleasure system. As my abilities awakened, so too did the memories of my past life. The pain, the humiliation, and the injustice—it all came flooding back. This time, I vowed, and things would be different. I would not be a victim again. I would rise above the cruelty of my past and claim the power and respect I was denied. Yet, revenge is not my sole purpose. I will become the strongest, the richest, and the most influential figure in this world. I will amass power not just for vengeance but to ensure that no one can ever take advantage of me. As I ascend to the pinnacle of strength and wealth, I will claim what was once denied to me: control, respect, money, and the loyalty of those who once sought to destroy me. Rated 17+, advised not for viewers younger than the age of 17. Discord group link: https://discord.gg/aUkraKD7

His mother abandoned him because he was a burden. His girlfriend dumped them because he was worthless. The entire world laughed, pointing their fingers at him. "A failure!" "Simp!" "He should just die!" "His life is worthless!" There is nothing left for him in this world. No friends. No fortunes. No future. But then... "Host detected. Chosen heir system activating..." He becomes the chosen one, the power of life, death and riches all in his command. Those who laughed shall weep for mercy. The ones who pointed their fingers shall beg to have it cut off. The entire world will pay as Adrian Blood seeks his revenge!

Synopsis: In the heart of darkness, the spark of retribution, In the soul’s betrayal, the seed of vengeance sown, In the ashes of love, the phoenix of justice rose. Fate’s cruel jest, a play of shadows cast, Upon this stage of life, the truth unmasked. The age unfolded as a tragic drama, blurring the lines between right and wrong. Edward Steel, a man of humble beginnings who got more grit than met the eyes, bore the brunt of his wife’s transgressions, serving her sentence in prison. But when he walked out a free man, all that awaited him was not gratitude but divorce papers. Sarah Smith, his so-called true-blue wife, had long turned into a slave to greed and a harlot to wealth, tangled up with a wealthy degenerate rotten to the core. Edward, always the one to turn the other cheek, was only met with endless treachery and deceit. All he wanted was a quiet exit, but instead, he was subjected to a mountain of humiliation. How much can a man endure? Join Edward on his odyssey from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of power in ‘Prison to Pinnacle: Ex-wife’s Eternal Remorse’, witnessing the birth of a legend that would promise to illuminate the path to moral clarity in a world grown dim!