Destiny

Ryker Hartley, a young man embroiled with a crime boss to claim a hidden treasure. Would fleeing be his only option in this uncertain journey? Or would he challenge his destiny against all odds? ********** A once easy-going boy turned the beastly version of himself, feared by all. With a past that has left a scar on his mind, the most cherished of all his memories has turned out to be an unfairly large grieving package for him. With an unchecked bitterness, and oblivious of an inescapable fate trapped in times, awaiting the moment to descend, he roamed, but with animosity and undue misanthropy. Ryker has closed himself off to the world, he's not one to forgive the most trivial atrocities against him, but when a frenemy manages to break through his defenses, Ryker's integrity is put to the test in ways he never thought possible. As secrets are exposed and alliances are formed, Ryker's life takes a dramatic turn as he becomes a celebrity. Will he rise to the challenge or crumble under the weight of his past? . . . . Find out in this action-packed and thrilling novel that takes a deep dive into the complexities of human nature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PS: The image is not mine, I got it from Pinterest and then, do the editing. Owner >> Cody Garrett Hatcher

After the devastating war between demons and demigods that obliterated Earth, God recreated Earth and bestowed the Order of the Divine Sentinels to vanquish the demons and restore peace. However, as time passed, humans grew unfaithful to God and lost touch with the Divine Virtues. Suddenly, the demons reappeared from seclusion, launching a brutal attack that decimated half of the human population. Now, humanity must confront an even greater evil. Amongst the chaos, a child named Talon was born, only to have his life cut short as the demons drained every drop of his blood. But God, in his mercy, granted Talon his life back reincarnating him with system that wasn’t yet activated, waiting for him to grow. Talon's extraordinary journey of life began. Lacking parent’s and guardians he had to beg, steal, and even endure horrific experiments by scientists loosing his life again. “Your Time isn’t now! You must fulfill your destiny!” Talon finally activated the God system. [Congratulations! You have been blessed with the Divine blessings of God] [Life restoration 1%....2%....40%....70%....100%] [Life Restoration Complete!] [Divine Virtues Activated - ?????]

Thrown out of the palace as a helpless child, Kayan knew nothing of his bloodline, nothing of the kingdom he was meant to inherit. Marked with the royal sign on his body an unmistakable birthright he lived nineteen years in obscurity, raised by a stranger who showed him kindness when his own family turned away. But fate does not forget. When Kayan returns to the palace, not as a prince but as a lowly cleaner, destiny begins to stir. A chance encounter with his grieving father reveals the truth: the boy once lost is the heir long sought after. The kingdom rejoices at his return, and his father’s heart finally heals. But beneath the celebration lies a darkness waiting to strike. The Queen his stepmother, who cast him out years ago wears her smile like a mask while plotting his death. His mother, haunted by guilt for nearly two decades, vows to protect him at all costs. And amid the shadows of revenge, Kayan finds love in the most unlikely of places a fellow cleaner girl with a secret of her own. Together, they must navigate the treacherous palace walls where betrayal hides behind silk curtains and loyalty is a dangerous gamble. As power shifts, old wounds reopen, and blood ties are tested, one question remains: Can the forgotten heir survive the crown that was always his?

At the tender age of fifteen, a prince was expelled from the splendor of the palace, and his breath ceasing at the age of 31 marked the beginning of an endless journey. His life, akin to a wheel ceaselessly turning, traversed nine cycles of tragic repetitions. Tirelessly, he assumed various roles: from an itinerant trader to a daring Class S adventurer. Yet, his fate felt like a song stuck on repeat: death at the hands of the imperial queen each time he reached the age of 31. However, in his tenth life, the prince devised a new plan. With fervent determination, he resolved to confront the queen who had been the root cause of his tragic deaths. Yet, as he infiltrated the academy where the queen sought knowledge, hidden secrets unveiled before his eyes. Unbeknownst to him, he became entangled in the whirlpool of palace conspiracies and intrigues far beyond his imagination. On the quest for truth, the prince discovered unexpected love, strengthened friendships, and the latent power within himself. As he struggled to break the curse that shackled his life, tough choices emerged before him: would he succumb to the burning desire for revenge, or opt to reshape the continually revolving future? Ultimately, the prince must decide whether he will break free from the chains of his tragic destiny or remain ensnared in the unending circle of life.

In the world of Aethelgard, fate is not written in the stars—it is decided by the cards you hold. While the nobles of the Spire are born with legendary Golden Decks filled with dragons, holy magic, and divine relics, the poor are left with broken scraps barely worth surviving with. Kai is nothing more than a nameless mine slave with no Deck, no status, and no future. But when a deadly cave-in uncovers a hidden flaw in the world’s perfect system, his destiny changes forever. Buried beneath the ruins, Kai discovers [The Wildcard]—a corrupted card capable of becoming anything. A god-slaying sword. A forbidden spell. A monstrous beast. Or… a useless wooden spoon. Unstable, unpredictable, and feared by the system itself, the Wildcard turns Kai into a threat to the very order of Aethelgard. Armed with a chaotic deck forged from literal trash, stolen relics, and impossible combinations, Kai enters the brutal climb of the Spire where every duel is a gamble and every defeat means death. To survive, he must outplay nobles, crush legendary card wielders, and uncover the truth behind the Deck system that controls the world. Because in Aethelgard, power belongs to those lucky enough to draw it. But Kai was never lucky. He cheats fate itself. A dark fantasy progression novel packed with ruthless battles, evolving cards, deadly tower climbs, and a zero-to-overpowered journey where the weakest slave may become the greatest wildcard the world has ever seen.

In a galaxy governed by the Universal Ranking System, power is quantified, and destiny is dictated by an omnipotent algorithm. Every being, from the lowliest drone to the most elite warrior, is assigned a rank that determines their worth, access, and fate. For centuries, the system has maintained order but now, it’s breaking down. Kael Arvid, a disgraced pilot turned rogue hacker, lives in the shadow of his former rank. Once a rising star in the Interstellar Fleet, Kael was stripped of his status after a catastrophic mission that left him questioning the system’s integrity. When he stumbles upon a hidden code buried deep within the algorithm a code that could dismantle the entire hierarchy—he becomes the most wanted man in the galaxy. Pursued by the ruthless Ascendancy Corps, Kael must forge uneasy alliances with outcasts, rebels, and rogue AIs who have their own reasons for wanting the system destroyed. But as Kael delves deeper into the code, he uncovers a chilling truth: the system isn’t just ranking lives it’s controlling them. And it has a plan for Kael that could either save the galaxy or doom it forever. As the ranking system spirals into chaos, Kael must decide whether to destroy the algorithm, seize control of it, or transcend it entirely. In a universe where every choice is quantified, Kael’s defiance could spark a revolution—or ignite a war that will consume the stars.

“My mother is dying! I'm begging you, please lend me the money for her emergency surgery. I'll sign any IOU, I’ll work twenty hours a day to pay you back!" Julia didn't spare a single glance at the man barking at her feet. “I've already covered more than enough of your mother's bills. Don't push your luck. I don't have a single moment to waste on these sob stories.” * He sacrificed everything for love, only to be trampled over… Humiliated by his wife, despised by his in-laws, and treated like a servant despite sacrificing everything for the woman he loved, Harry Kipling reached his breaking point when she refused to pay for his mother's surgery, while showering her new fiancé with company shares, gifts, and attention. When all hope seemed lost, destiny had one final surprise. The forgotten thousand-dollar investment he made years ago has made him the owner of Horizon Enterprises, the company hailed as the newest multi-billion-dollar miracle— making him one of the richest men in the country overnight. Now, the submissive husband is gone. As the city gathers to welcome the mysterious, legendary new tycoon, Julia and her family are about to realize that the man they kicked into the mud is the same God of Wealth they are begging to meet.

Born from a forbidden union between a mortal man and a divine Phoenix heiress, the twins Arin and Lyra should never have existed. Their birth shattered ancient laws, awakened an old prophecy, and ignited fear across the realms. To preserve their so-called “pure bloodline,” the Phoenix Clan tore their family apart—imprisoning their father, dragging their mother back in chains, and abandoning the newborn twins in the filth of the mortal slums. But fate refused to let them die. Growing up hunted, starved, and betrayed, Arin becomes steel—cold, determined, and shaped by the cruelty he endures. Lyra becomes flame—gentle yet powerful, carrying a divine spark she can barely control. Together, they survive the darkness that was meant to erase them. Whispers of their lineage spread. Hidden masters begin to watch. Ancient clans—Dragons, Spirits, Angels, Wolves—feel a surge in the balance of power. And in the depths of the realms, enemies who once feared the prophecy awaken. As Arin vows to reclaim the life stolen from them and Lyra searches for the truth behind their parents’ disappearance, the twins face a universe determined to decide their destiny. But destiny bends for no one—except those strong enough to break it. Their journey is one of power, betrayal, forbidden love, brutal cultivation, and cosmic war. The twins who should not exist will rise to stand above all realms—or burn them to ash.

In an ancient cultivation world dominated by alliances between humans and mythical beasts, a young man named Lin Ardent, initially considered mediocre, stumbles upon a discovery that changes his destiny: an ancient scroll containing a forbidden cultivation technique, the "Beast Empress Transformation Art." This technique is not merely a taming method; it allows Lin to transform his mythical beasts into stunning female humanoid forms, who then become combat partners, cultivation partners, and even integral parts of his spiritual power. Lin's first transformation, which turns a loyal Shadow Serpent into a mesmerizing Shadow Empress, marks the beginning of an unexpected journey, catapulting his power exponentially and igniting the promise of unprecedented strength. However, this power comes with a dark shadow from the past. The "Beast Empress Transformation Art" has been banned by the gods for thousands of years, after a cultivator in a bygone era nearly created an invincible army of beast goddesses, threatening the balance of the cosmos. As Lin Ardent gradually builds his "legion" of beast Empresses, drawing attention from powerful factions and even divine entities, he must grapple with the technique's legacy. The cultivation world, unprepared for the rise of a new "Beast Sovereign," begins to see him as a threat that must be eradicated, forcing him and his Empresses to fight for their very existence.

Lu Chen is a trash disciple of the Afure Cloud Sect, possessing broken spiritual roots that leak strength and invite constant, brutal bullying and mocking by his fellow disciples and elders. He survives on the fringes, clinging to a broken jade pendant—his only family heirloom. when a tormentor shatters the pendant, spilling Lu Chen’s blood onto an ancient hidden shard. This awakens a peerless heavenly spirit root and mastered forbidden divine arts, which dissolves his broken roots and replaces them with the Chaos Devouring Root. This forbidden gift allows him to forcibly absorb the energy of his enemies and the world around him. Driven by a hunger for strength and the truth behind his family’s massacre, Lu Chen’s rise is meteoric: He crushes the geniuses who once mocked him, using their own power to fuel his breakthroughs. He ventures into lethal wilderness, subduing prehistoric monsters and seizing treasures that the Heavens intended only for the elite. He discovers his family was murdered by the High Heaven Emperors to suppress the very power he now wields. Defying the "destiny" set by the Heavenly Dao, Lu Chen establishes the Void God Sect for the marginalized. He storms the Nine Heavens, executes the corrupt celestial rulers, and ascends as the unparalleled Immortal Emperor, proving that a broken beginning can lead to an eternal end.