Crush-to-love

Ethan had always been the rejected and hate son-in-law of the almighty Rodriguez family, one of the most powerful families in the country. Working as a low level mechanic made him a even bigger disappointment for the family, and they kept wanting him to divorce their daughter, Helena, but to their dismay, Helena never agreed to file a divorce. And unfortunately for Ethan, this caused a huge damage in his life. But when he thought everything was over for him, a big secret was suddenly revealed. A secret that would change his life forever.

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.

He was the shame of the family. Add that to the fact that he lied to his wife and took the blame for a crime he never committed—just to save her collapsing company—and you’ve got Cole Bennett. Three years later, this man walked out of prison. Of course, no one comes out the same way they went in. If you've got some experience, you know what that means. But guess what? The bastard Cole went to prison for—the one who promised to help his wife—didn’t lift a damn finger. And guess what again? Cole was the only one treated like trash when he went in, but now, his in-laws have gone full beast mode, treating his wife worse than poop. Now imagine a man who spent three years in one of New York’s deadliest prisons. A man who found mysterious mentors behind bars. A man full of rage. A man who learned how to unleash the kind of emotions you’re not supposed to tame. Tell me—what exactly isn’t bound to happen?

From enduring workplace bullying to facing mistreatment from his in-laws, Adonis has always remained kind and loyal. But when he stumbles upon his wife's affair and their sinister plot to eliminate him, everything takes a dramatic turn. And then Suddenly, after an accident, he awakens to a shocking reality as a prince and the rightful heir to a powerful throne. Now thrust into a world teeming with treachery and ambition, Adonis must navigate the intricate web of the royal family. With revenge burning in his heart, he embarks on a journey to transform himself from a downtrodden victim into a formidable and confident figure. As he confronts his scheming stepbrother with a manipulative mother and his ex-wife with her crazy family, a thrilling battle for power ignites. In this captivating tale, Adonis's resilience, love, and pursuit of justice will be put to the ultimate test. Can he overcome the darkness that lurks within the royal family and find true happiness? Or will secrets and sinister forces ruin his newfound chance at a brighter future?

Adrian Kane sat in silence as his wife’s voice sliced through the air. "You are nothing but a gold digger. Sign the damn papers, Adrian. I’m done clothing and feeding you." He stared at her, the faintest smirk playing at the corner of his lips. She didn’t know. Not about the penthouse they were standing in, not about the company logo stitched into her designer dress, his company’s logo. And definitely not about the fact that the man she’d been sleeping with had been losing millions to him for months. Adrian picked up the pen. “Oh, Selena…” he whispered, signing the papers. “You have no idea what you’ve just done.” Ten years of lies. One ruthless betrayal. And a comeback that will shatter everything. Adrian Kane spent a decade living as a nobody beside the woman he thought he loved. But when she hands him divorce papers and calls him a gold digger, she has no idea that she’s just signed her own downfall. Because Adrian isn’t poor, he’s the billionaire CEO she’s been working for, the owner of the house she lives in, and the man her new lover has been losing to for years. Now, with a new wife at his side and the truth in his hands, Adrian will dismantle the world his ex-wife thought she ruled. But in this game of power, love, and betrayal… even billionaires aren’t safe from heartbreak.

When Olivia divorced Dorian, she thought she was cutting ties with a worthless ex-convict. To her, he was nothing but a burden dragging her down. But behind the prison walls, the man she scorned was no ordinary convict. He was a five-star General, feared by nations and saluted by armies. Bound by duty, Dorian hid his true identity. He let her go, let her believe the worst until betrayal and ruthless enemies forced him back into her world. Now, the woman who rejected him will discover the truth. Her ex-husband is the most powerful man she can never control. Cold. Dangerous. Untouchable. And this time, he’s not here to beg for her love, he’s here to take back everything.

This is a fantasy story that avoids almost all cliches and has Antihero MC with a dark world setting. - - - Volume 1: 28 years old man James Carter dies from overwork and is reborn into a new world filled with fantasy and magic while retaining the memories of his past life. James, now Jake, who always wished to escape his dull and miserable life, has been given a chance to turn over a new leaf and start from scratch in a new world. Follow this journey of Jake Hill, will he be able to live the life he always dreamt of? — — Content Warning: This novel contains many dark and R-18 elements, like human trafficking, slavery, gore, torture, psychological trauma, and many uncomfortable concepts, readers' discretion is advised. — — A/N: This is not a romance story; MC is not a goody-two-shoes, nor he is chaotic evil. The story is a seinen type where the world doesn't revolve around MC; politics is heavy in this story; This story doesn't contain fan-service nor this is a wish-fulfillment. MC will be OP but not the strongest.

They thought Jack was a good-for-nothing, a dead weight. But little did they know he was the anchor that held it all together for them. Now, he has left after five years of marriage and sacrifice, and everything has began to fall apart. His true identity has been revealed, and they beg for his mercy. But with his rise to power and fame, came foes he never knew existed. As skeletons of the past unravels, it tries to shatter the peaceful Jack's new found life. Is forgiveness possible? Has his heart been broken to point where he's unable to open it up again? Was his ex-wife's disdain for him really how she felt, or was there some external influence that made her cold to him? Will there be room for restitution, or will he want to make them pay for all he suffered?

They broke his bones. They spat on his pride. They left him to die in the gutter. They just made the biggest mistake of their lives. Zolda was nothing—just another piece of street trash in a city ruled by cruel billionaires and ruthless gangsters. But on the verge of death, the heavens blinked. An ancient seal shattered, gifting him the Kunao Inner Eye and the forbidden Legacy of the Divine Healer. Now, Zolda sees what no human can: the flow of blood, the cracks in bones, and the dark secrets rotting inside the elites. He doesn’t need a scalpel to save you, and he doesn’t need a gun to end you. With a flick of his wrist and a single silver needle, he controls life and death. From crushing arrogant young masters at charity galas to battling cyborg assassins and dismantling ancient immortality cults, Zolda is on a warpath. Along with a genius fallen heiress and a deadly assassin-doctor, he’s building an empire on the ruins of his enemies. One hand offers salvation. The other delivers absolute destruction. In a city where money used to be god... Zolda is the new religion. "You have two choices: Get cured, or get crushed. The Emperor is in session."

"If you bark for me like a good little dog, I might let you stay and sweep the floor. That’s all you’re good for anyway." "You couldn’t even afford a decent suit for my wedding. Did you dig that out of a dumpster? Oh, wait—maybe that’s your new home." Louis was insulted by his ex wife. He was standing his ex wife wedding, she has no regrets for cheating on him. But little did she knew the place where her wedding took place, the island was owned by Louis Kinder. He was trillionaire heir, not a pathetic lapdog husband.