Cunning

They called him broken, disabled, but all he saw was the perfect disguise. A cripple. Easy prey.  They thought they had won. Not only did they dance right into his traps, but they lived to regret it.  Kage Allen, underestimated and betrayed, used his cunning, wealth, and power to build his revenge. His ex-wife and best friend learned the hard way that some wounds run deeper than any orchestrated accident.  Revenge can never be too much, especially when served with karma.  Kage had the last laugh—and it was the best.

In a world where celestial artifacts bestow immense powers upon their wielders, a daring group of thieves sets their sights on an artifact said to grant the power of creation itself—the Celestial Nexus. With the fate of the realms hanging in the balance, the thieves must outwit powerful guardians and cunning adversaries while facing their own past mistakes. Each member of the team has their motivations and secrets, and as the heist unfolds, loyalties are tested, alliances shift, and unexpected alliances are formed. The core struggle becomes not only about stealing the artifact but also about whether the team can resist the temptation of wielding such unimaginable power.

Betrayed by his own family, Carrick Aurum Gale was left for dead. But death was only the beginning. Reborn with a powerful system, Erebus, Carrick rises from the ashes to reclaim his rightful place as the most powerful Mafia Lord. With ruthless determination and cunning strategy, he builds a new empire, the Zenith Family, and sets his sights on vengeance against those who wronged him. The streets will run red, allegiances will be tested, and the very foundations of power will be shaken. The boy who was once discarded will become the master of his own destiny. Witness the unrelenting ascent of Aurum Zenith, the Mafia Lord who will stop at nothing to claim his throne.

Marcus Thornwood is an inspiring actor who went to Hollywood in the hope of making a name. However, his dreams shattered before it was even shaped. His girlfriend cheated on him with his cunning cousin, Eric. Worse, Eric's sinister plot led Marc being crippled and in a mountain of debt. He became a beggar who beg for money and food. Just when he thought everything was over, something happened to him that would change his life forever. Ding! [ Activating System... ] [ Verifying Host... ] [ System Online! ] [ Customizing Host Experience... ] [ Host: Marcellus Thornwood | Aspiring Actor ] [ Host Goals Assessed. System Configuration Complete. Objective: Help host achieve superstardom. ] (This novel is in the process of editing. )

He was cast out. Forgotten. Left for dead. Jeffrey Goodman, the firstborn son of the powerful Goodman Empire, was supposed to inherit it all. But his father’s cold rejection, his stepmother’s cunning manipulation, and his half-brother’s ruthless betrayal forced him into exile. The world thought he vanished. But in the shadows… he was rising. Now, he's back—not just as the true heir, but as the ruthless king of the criminal underworld. Armed with secrets that can shatter dynasties and a vengeance sharpened by time, Jeffrey will reclaim his empire, avenge his father's mysterious death, and burn anyone who stands in his way. The Goodman family wanted a war. They just didn’t know it was already here.

Ding-! [Congratulations! You have been awarded the title of 'The First Person from Another World'!] [Congratulations! You have acquired the title of 'Owner of the Ancient Emperor's Secret Palace'!] [The Dual Gates you entered have been identified as yours!] [All the belongings in this Palace are yours, Master!] That's what Igarashi Kazuki heard, a man who was mocked and cast aside by his family and even the world due to his chubby and ugly appearance when he opened the extraordinary Dual Gates in his ancestral warehouse. He discovered a mysterious gateway that led him to a new world full of unimaginable possibilities. Through the Dual Gates, Kazuki obtained an AI System that helped him train and evolve into a stronger, smarter, and more cunning individual. Seeking revenge was not the only thing he did, a red thread guided him and destiny bound him to keep moving towards unlimited heights. However, his journey would not be an easy one, as there were many tigers and dragons lying dormant in both worlds that Kazuki had to fight in order to achieve all his ambitions with the thread of destiny guiding him. With colossal battles, a tantalizing love story, cunning political games, and power struggles, ambitiously aiming to become the CEO of a world-class company and participating in global geopolitics, creating many new innovations for the world, Kazuki will embark on an extraordinary adventure where he will face unexpected challenges and obstacles in his quest to conquer both worlds. How will Kazuki face it all? Will he become the best with all the desired endings and shape the future of all living beings in both worlds as he wishes, or will he be crushed by the challenges and formidable enemies that lie ahead? ******* This is Fantasy story, unrelated to reality.

Clarke Wiseheart wears a gentle mask, but beneath it lies a brutal will. A man who plays the fool until the time comes to strike. After twenty years of obscurity, Clarke’s hunger for dominance never faded. When his father gave the order, Clarke unleashed his brilliance, stepping back into a ruthless world where only the cunning survive. But this time, he’s not just the heir of a shadowed empire; he’s an outsider turned family man, married into a household that underestimates him at every turn. As he climbs to the top with unrelenting strategies and calculated ferocity, the people who once dismissed him as a failure are left stunned. Is Clarke Wiseheart, the accidental son-in-law? How is it that he now rules us all?

When the Alpha King meets Rory, his Luna, he is immediately drawn to her but struggles to accept his bond with her. As they grow closer, they must navigate the treacherous waters of werewolf politics and fend off attacks from their enemies. The rogue Alpha and the sorceress pose a serious threat to their reign, and the Alpha King must use all his strength and cunning to defeat them. Meanwhile, Rory must come to terms with her new role as the Luna and the sacrifices she must make for her people. As the final battle approaches, the Alpha King and Rory must put aside their differences and work together to ensure their victory. In the end, their love and bond are stronger than ever, and they look forward to a new chapter in their reign as the Alpha King and his Luna.

"No, this can't be. You can't be the CEO Heir." she mumbled, disbelief in her eyes. I smirked, thinking, "How the tables have turned." *** Shane-Leo, an ordinary man, has always contended with feelings of inadequacy due to the constant judgment and belittlement he faces from those around him, especially his wife. However, a hidden truth lies beneath the surface unbeknownst to everyone, Shane-Leo is a successful and wealthy CEO, as well as an heir to a substantial fortune. He decides to step out of the shadows and reveal his true identity to the world, unveiling a cunning plan to confront those who have looked down upon him for so long. Not for personal gain, but does he relish in their begging when they discovered his true identity or not?

Intelligence, Deceit, Cunning and Luck are concepts that tie to genius. Louis, who was born with above average intelligence, got all four concepts and became a true genius. And a true genius becomes a double-sided sword. Will it be a problem solver? or even a trouble maker? It all started when Louis got an injection of nanoparticles into his body. Something much higher than modern words appears and changes Louis' life. The system appears and allows Louis to make the impossible possible. He will easily solve the criminal cases he handles. What awaited him in the days to come were cases that were more complicated and would require even greater effort to deal with. (Some events that occur and locations are indeed inspired by the real world but have nothing to do with real life)