Déesse De La Guerre

“Do you know who he is?” Aria whispered, her voice trembling. Her father scoffed. “Some nouveau riche fool trying to play king.” The man across the table smiled calm, sharp, untouchable. The room fell silent when he spoke. “It’s been a while, Mr. Elston.” The older man froze. Aria’s glass slipped from her hand. The name echoed in her head like thunder. Mikael. He leaned back, eyes unreadable. “Last time we met, you called me a waste bin.” “M-Mikael…” she stammered, her face pale. “Mr. Dray,” corrected the host beside him—her father’s new business rival. “My son-in-law and the current CEO of ValenCore Holdings.” The silence cracked like glass. Mikael’s smile deepened, just enough to sting. “Don’t worry. I’m not here to rebuild anything for you.” He paused, letting the words sink in. “I’m just here to watch what’s left… fall apart.”

Sean Stevens, a university graduate struggles to find a job opportunity. He ends up doing several part-time jobs, in order to earn enough money to be able to support his family. His parents own a small grocery store, but being that it is located in a very deserted street, it is not doing that well. His younger brother just joined campus, and the amount of money that is required to pay for his school fees is more than what his family can afford. The family is already in debt during the time that he was still in school. Some of the money had been taken from loan sharks, that keep on haunting the family. On a particular fateful day, Sean ends up picking a coin when he was coming from a construction site. The moment that he picked the coin, something baffling happened. A holographic screen suddenly popped up in front of his vision, while a mechanical voice echoed in his mind. [System activating... System activated.] [System binding in progress... System binding successful.] [Welcome host to the Ten Times Multiplier System: Investment Rebate] The moment that the system was activated, it was the very moment that his entire life changed. [You have spent $2 on food. Investment detected. Rebate activated. You have received $20. Additional reward, basic chef skills.]

Princess Nadia, slave to Sir Rallian, is growing impatient. Even with powerful people such as the Imperial Advisor, Lord Polaris, and Marchioness Ivanna of Aramycius trying to free her, she has spent years as a slave. And now that Noelle is an empire ruled by the conniving and manipulative Empress Ariana, freedom seems hopeless. To make matters worse, Rallian knows Naida is a mermaid, Ariana doesn't take Polaris seriously, and Ivanna is losing her influence on the public. Slowly but surely, the prophecy Polaris had recognized years ago in the Royal Dream no longer appears relevant. This is only substantiated when Rein Bow begins to have her own prophetic dreams again, which seem to contradict the Royal Dream. Nevertheless, Polaris and Ivanna are devoted to freeing Nadia without her having to fight for it in the Annual Slave Arena. But as oppression weighs heavier on Nadia's shoulders, she begins to slip through their fingers, leaning toward signing up against their advice to wait. Will Polaris and Ivanna be able to keep Nadia from signing up for the Annual Slave Arena before they can free her? Will they even be able to free her without her fighting in the arena?

When Matthew's business suffers a huge setback that threatens to run him into bankruptcy, he is forced into a marriage union with the bipolar Erica Rochelle. However, while they are married Matthew finds himself falling for her. But Erica does not share the same thoughts, she mal-treats him at any given opportunity but like a fool he remains loyal to her. Erica's mother Diana pushes him for a divorce but Matthew does not give in. When he catches his wife in bed with another man he signs the agreement in a heartbeat but that does not stop Diana from wrecking his business a second time, she leaves him penniless with no other option than to throw himself off the river. While visiting the bar for one last drink Matthew encounters an interesting woman and the solutions to his problems lie with her.

Ravenswood Boarding High School was a place where Axel Vega never felt safe. At seventeen, he was always the target, mocked and pushed aside by those around him. Every day felt like a battle he could never win. But one night, something strange happened. A sickness spread through the halls, and the once familiar faces of classmates and teachers turned into something terrifying. The school that had always been cruel to him became even darker, and Axel found himself in the middle of it. Now, trapped inside with no way out, everyone was desperate. Whispers of hope pointed at Axel, the boy no one ever cared about before. For the first time, the same people who once hated him now looked to him for help. But why him? And when the moment comes, will Axel help them… or let them suffer?

In the quiet town of Crestwood, nestled deep within the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, a chilling legend had haunted the residents for generations. It was a tale that sent shivers down spines, a story spoken in hushed tones around flickering bonfires on the night of the autumn equinox—a night when the boundary between the known and the unknown blurred, and the very air seemed charged with an eerie energy. The legend spoke of the "Footprint," an enigmatic and unsettling phenomenon that occurred like clockwork, as reliable as the seasons themselves. Every year, on that fateful night, the Footprint would reappear, etching itself into the rocky soil near the edge of town. It was a single, enormous footprint, larger than any man's, with distinct arches and toes that appeared impossibly human. And yet, it was a relic from the past—a past filled with mystery, uncertainty, and dread. What secrets did the otherworldly glow and the reemergence of the Footprint hold?

Synopsis/Blurb In the fog-shrouded early 1900s, former detective Thomas Blackwood receives a distressing letter from his estranged brother, Elijah, beckoning him to the enigmatic Shadow Isle. Determined to uncover the truth behind his brother's plea, Thomas embarks on a perilous journey to the Ghostly Archipelago, accompanied by his steadfast assistant, Amelia West, and the weathered Captain Jonathan Pike. Upon their arrival, they encounter the sinister Marcus Graves, a wealthy landowner with a chilling hold over the island and its inhabitants. Despite warnings to leave, Thomas presses on, driven by a thirst for redemption and justice. As Thomas delves into the island's murky past, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies, each revelation bringing him closer to the truth—and closer to danger. Haunted by visions of his brother and tormented by the restless spirits that roam the island, Thomas races against time to unravel the mysteries of the Ghostly Archipelago. But as tensions rise and alliances are tested, Thomas realizes that nothing is as it seems on Shadow Isle. Beneath the surface of deception and darkness lies a truth more sinister than he could have ever imagined—one that threatens to consume him and all who dare to uncover it. In a pulse-pounding showdown on the windswept cliffs of Shadow Isle, Thomas must confront Marcus Graves and the malevolent forces that seek to destroy him. With the help of Amelia and his newfound allies, Thomas must face his own demons and confront the ghosts of his past if he is to survive the mysteries of the Ghostly Archipelago.

In 2100, the humanity faces the threat from Intruders, an invasive alien species that have dominated the space. In the last-ditch attempt to save the humanity, Mirai, a female scientist has sent a package to 2050, 50 years before the final invasion, right before her lab gets destroyed and she is killed. Will the person destined to receive the package manage to prevent this tragic apocalypse?

Kai is a secret agent with a mission that transcends time. Tasked with a covert role in "Project Nosoi," he is sent back to the year 2010 to rescue Dr Jason Akari--- the brilliant scientist who created the the one and only vaccine for the CO-20 Virus. As the deadly pandemic ravages the world, dangerous spies relentlessly hunt Dr. Akasi, seeking to possess the groundbreaking discovery. Now, it is up to Kai to navigate the treacherous waters, protect the vaccine, and ensure Dr. Akasi's safe return to the future. With the world's future at stake, will Kai be able to fulfill his mission and halt the relentless spread of the virus? Or will he die in the middle of his mission?

In the city of Halcyon Bay, ancient powers stir, and dark forces threaten to unleash chaos upon the land. When Ryan discovers the hidden powers of the Celestial Reliquary, he is left to decide the fate of the city. With his stepmother Isabella leading an organization of dark magic users known as the Ascension, Ryan must unlock his abilities and forge unlikely alliances to protect the relic and stop the Ascension's evil plans. As the forces of light and darkness collide, Ryan is faced with impossible choices and unimaginable challenges, testing the limits of his courage and resolve as he discovers his archnemesis is none other than his confidant and friend, a reincarnation from his previous life. In this tale of magic and mystery, Ryan must embrace his destiny and confront the shadows that lurk within and without, lest Halcyon Bay fall into darkness forever. So, dear reader, are you ready to embark on a journey into the unknown? Open the pages of "Mystic Retribution" and prepare to be transported to a world where anything is possible and where the truest magic of all lies within the pages of a captivating story.