Detective

Having arrived at the Order of the Malefic Viper, Jake is eager to improve his alchemy… However, reality can often be cruel. Because while trying to do just that, Jake will be dealing with the political landscape of the Order. Between hiding his identity as the Chosen of the Big Boss, being forced to attend get-togethers, visiting vampires to sell ancient memorabilia, and trying to actually learn some alchemy, Jake's busier than ever. Earth also still calls. There, he helps friends deal with family issues by going on a nice road trip with Carmen and Sylphie. On the way, he can hopefully find time to hunt down the final Primas he needs – powerful monsters with unique key fragments – to participate in the upcoming system event dubbed the Seat of the Exalted Prima. An event that hopefully – no, certainly – won’t have any unforeseen Bloodline-induced shenanigans. Definitely not.

He offered everything to protect the woman they claimed to love. In exchange, they promised him a new life and a future worth fighting But lies run deeper than love.Instead of a reward, they framed him for treason and left him to rot in a torture camp known only in whispers. Everyone believed he died there. Six months later, from the ashes of that nightmare, a legend was born. No longer a loyal soldier. No longer a man who forgives. He returns not as a victim but as the Exiled Warlord. Ruthless. Untouchable. And this time, he’s not offering mercy.

❝ Things are only as beautiful as you make them, Eleanor. Including murder. ❞ It’s the opening night of Cosima Memphis’s production of Romeo and Juliet and all is going smoothly – that is until the climactic death scene. Romeo takes a big gulp of the poison to be with his lover, except it really is poison and Archer, who plays Romeo, is now dead. Eleanor Monet, in charge of props, is the first suspect but soon the suspicion around her turns to worry as it seems she’s the next target. Heath Albion, an aspiring writer, is dying for a mystery to solve at his new school. When he sees Eleanor sneaking around at night he thinks he’s finally found something worth writing about. After discovering Eleanor’s ability to see visions of the past, Heath decides that they’re the perfect pair to solve the mystery. With threatening notes, a quiet library and poison disguised as props; somebody in the school is blurring the lines between theatre and reality and the fast friends are about to discover that there’s more to boarding school than just silly rumours.

"You have to hang on, buddy" Jordan shouted at his bleeding partner out of fright. "I am sorry, but...tell Aria to go far away. You too...It's not wort..." His breathing grew erratic, and Jordan watched life drain out of his partner. Sent away from his crime-infested country in his teenage years to avoid being sucked into the dominating crime rings in Baleria. Jordan Alarick is back after his father’s suspicious death. Hell-bent on making a change in a country that had become worse than his father ever imagined, Alarick set out to make a difference and to bring his father’s killers to book. Faced with a force infiltrated by the drug lords, the death of his partner, and the realization that the walls indeed have ears everywhere in Baleria even in the government, Jordan resigned to work independently to uncover the shady deals of the "rings.” Will this patriotic man succeed? Especially when his assistant happened to be the daughter of the man who wanted him dead the most? Welcome to Baleria. A world where the weak have no place.

Anthony was accused of killing his family. When no one believes him and he is accused by his in law's, friends and neighbors of a crime he would never dream of doing, he is sent to jail for life, what would happen when an unexpected offer gets him out of jail. Anthony was certainly going to find out who framed him and take revenge, even if it's the last thing he does. But the mastermind is more cunning than he thought.

In Infinite Upgrade System, orphaned Kartik Malhotra’s life takes a shocking turn when he discovers an ancient artifact connected to the mysterious Infinite Upgrade System. This enigmatic tool grants him the power to exponentially enhance his skills and abilities. But why was Kartik chosen? What secrets lie behind the system’s true purpose? As Kartik begins to explore his potential, he stumbles upon a dangerous conspiracy: the Aetherial Order, a ruthless organization hell-bent on subjugating humanity with advanced technology and devastating energy waves. Who is Nyx, their elusive leader, and why does their ultimate goal seem connected to Kartik’s own destiny? With the world’s fate hanging in the balance, Kartik teams up with Priya, a brilliant hacker with a troubled past, and Zara, a fierce strategist driven by loyalty and justice. Together, they infiltrate fortified bases, decode cryptic data, and engage in high-stakes battles against insurmountable odds. How far will they go to unravel the Order’s sinister plans? And can they survive the deadly truths that lie ahead? As Kartik’s powers grow, so do the sacrifices. The artifact holds unimaginable potential, but its darker side begins to reveal itself. Will Kartik’s decisions save the world—or doom it? Infinite Upgrade System is a gripping tale of ambition, courage, and the moral dilemmas of power. What would you risk for humanity’s survival? And how much of yourself would you lose in the process? 👍

Finally, back on Earth, Jake has to adapt and evolve as his hunt continues... With a huge open planet before him, Jake has literally grown wings as he begins his conquest of the local wildlife. With his newfound freedom, he finds his true Path as a hunter. All the while trying to avoid the responsibilities of having founded the first city on the planet. Oh, and bird friends. Meanwhile, all across Earth, Pylons of Civilization are claimed. Cities are constructed, humanity beginning to regain its foothold. Factions grow and expand as political alliances are formed and professional relations are created, as godly and mortal factions alike move to establish themselves as the dominant force on Earth. None of which Jake cares too much about while he finds himself far too busy doing what is truly important in life: Hunting, alchemy, and getting that D-grade evolution.

WRAPPING AROUND THE CITY OF JAILBIRDS WHERE THE UNDERWORLDS HAILED, KENNETH TURNED OUT TO BE THE MAIN CHARACTER OF THE MELODRAMA OF FATE. WHEN THE MURDEROUS LEGEND OF THE CITY BECAME THE STORY LINE OF HIS LIFE AND SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF THE KILLER BECAME HIS SOUL OBJECTIVE, HE FIGURED OUT HE WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE BROKEN. WHEN HE STARTED TO BATTLE BETWEEN FRIENDSHIP, BROTHERHOOD, LOVE AND JUSTICE, WAS HE ABLE TO FIND THE FACE BEHIND THE MASK OF THE KILLER? WAS IT THE ONLY THING THAT FATE HAD ARRANGED FOR HIM TO FIND OUT OR IS THERE MORE? KILLER CROSS OVER. UNVEIL THE PIECES OF HIS MEMORY.

John will once again act under circumstances he thought would never repeat. Rescuing his daughter from men who intend to sell her will demand that he brings forth his best skills as a spy and resorts to unorthodox methods to reach her. As he involves his loved ones in this ruthless quest, many loose ends from John's past will be revealed, making him pay for everything he has done. Precision and composure will be required to reach John's daughter. And that is precisely what defines him.

For over three years, my kid brother's early-morning playing sessions always woke me up as early as 5 AM. 26th February was different. I woke up very late. Matt was nowhere to be found, neither was his guitar.