Enemies

"You think you can stop me, Aiden? You're nothing but a pawn in this game." Malrik's voice echoed through the cold, sterile darkness of the virtual world, laced with malice. "In The Abyss, I am the ruler. And you will fall, just like everyone else." Aiden Cross never wanted to return to The Abyss. But when his sister’s mysterious death resurfaces in the form of a cryptic message, he’s pulled back into the deadly virtual world he tried to escape. Now, he must navigate shifting alliances, face dangerous enemies, and confront a hidden AI that holds the key to everything. But with every step, the line between reality and illusion blurs—each move he makes seems to play into the hands of the malevolent forces that control it all. In the fight to uncover the truth and save humanity, Aiden will have to decide: is he a hero, or is he just another pawn in a game he doesn’t understand? But when the virtual world begins to merge with reality... Will Aiden be able to stop Malrik before it’s too late? Or will the game consume him entirely? The countdown has begun. The question is... who will survive the game?

Book 2 of the Dragon Lord Series. (Can be read as standalones, but better yet read the first book so you can have a better understanding of the book’s storyline) Everything was taken away from me, my wife, my son, the few people I care about were all stripped away from my grip. I lost them all. I lost everything, my world was turned upside down. Yet my enemies lived, they doubled and craved nothing more than my downfall, my permanent demise. However, I promise to rise once again and regain my strength, assert my dominion and make them all pay. I will take and have back everything that I have lost. My name is Avon Barksdale. They’re going to come back for me, to usurp my dominance, and to cease the existence of my loved ones. I don’t plan on just giving them a hard time, I intend to give them their hardest time. Because, I’m going to protect what is mine, and mop the ground with those that seek to harm them.

It was just another day at my high school until an accidental encounter led to the demise of the Demon Lord. Yes, I'm responsible for that. Now, I find myself bound to him, burdened with an outrageous task that only a madman would consider. My dreams of becoming the strongest Hunter Monarch, equipped with the finest system, and uncovering the whereabouts of my missing father, will have to be set aside for now. My current priority is to rid the world of Demon-possessed humans. However, it's far from easy. Ever since I acquired the powers of the Demon Lord, my head carries a substantial bounty, making me the target of countless Hunters worldwide. To add to the chaos, there are other mysterious parties pursuing me, particularly their enigmatic leader who seems to have information about my Dad's disappearance. My name is Jin Wrack, and at the mere age of 17, I bear an immense responsibility. This ordeal will unfold as a battle royale, or rather, a 'Hunters Royale,' pitting me and my allies against the rest of the world. The outcome is uncertain. Will I emerge victorious, or will the combined might of my enemies overwhelm me? Only time holds the answer. ............................................................................

Nathan Bright got married to a woman he thought was the love of his life, patiently waited for a complete two years to consummate his marriage, after fulfilling her ridiculous condition by buying her a house. Only for him to get home, after losing his job, to meet his wife in a compromising position with a total stranger. Without any remorse, she served him a divorce paper and forcefully chased him out of the house he paid the mortgage with his sweat. He decided to stay with his long time friend, but he was rejected. Due to the humiliation and rejection, Nathan believed he was cursed, so he was wandering around with no specific destination. Out of nowhere, he was attacked by hoodlums and he was beaten mercilessly. The blood from his body got immersed with the ring given to him by his mother on her deathbed. Unknown to him, the latent magical powers he had was resurrected, leading him to the discovery of his real identity as the lost prince of the sorcery kingdom. Find out how he unveiled the secrets in his kingdom, how he took revenge on his enemies and how he reclaimed his rightful position in this intriguing story.

Cerberus has always been an apathetic child ever since he was born. He would sometimes perform actions that children his age shouldn't be capable of doing. For example, there was a time when he tortured a fellow student who had wronged him to the point where even his fellow students feared him. After all when 13-year-old children witness the scene of a child with an expressionless face slowly ripping off the flesh and bones of another child his age, they were bound to become afraid. Even Cerberus' family didn't know the reason for his apathy and neither did Cerberus himself. That is until the day he came across an artifact. This artifact would lead to him discovering the reason for his apathy as well as his hidden heritage and bloodline that would soon open him up to the realms filled with numerous gods and entities as well as lead to the creation of powerful enemies who wish to kill him. This was because within his bloodline were abilities that posed a great threat to the power of numerous gods, demons, and various entities alike. Other books: Death's successor

Kelvin Hughes, a brilliant but jaded young spy, is sent on a dangerous mission to dismantle the powerful drug empire of Victor Alonso. What begins as a simple infiltration spirals into a deadly game of deception and survival when Kelvin discovers that his own agency has betrayed him. Hunted by his enemies and his allies, Kelvin must uncover a web of corruption that reaches the highest levels of government. As he navigates this treacherous world, Kelvin finds an unlikely connection with Maria, a mysterious woman tied to Alonso’s syndicate. But when Maria’s true loyalties are revealed, Kelvin is left questioning everything and everyone he thought he could trust. With the agency’s top operatives hunting him down, a dangerous romance brewing, and a mastermind known only as "The Architect" pulling the strings, Kelvin races against time to expose the truth. Along the way, he uncovers shocking secrets about his family’s history, forcing him to confront his past while fighting for his future. In a world where betrayal lurks in every shadow, can Kelvin survive long enough to bring the real villains to justice? Or will he become just another pawn in a deadly game?

"Look into my eyes and say you never knew me." Vincent's voice was laced with pain as he spoke. And without a single change in her facial expression, Elizabeth went ahead to say it. "I can never know a pig in human form." She didn't spare the words that pierced through his heart. This is the story of Vincent, a young student once floating in fame until the eventual death of his father. All the properties of his father were taken away by his evil uncle and he was made to live in the street. And as though that was not enough, he caught his girlfriend cheating on him publicly with the school's billionaire prince, Richard, swearing that she never knew him. Vincent had his heart broken and when he thought that it was all over, fate beamed a bright light on him. It turned out that his father had seen the future and left the biggest consortium in the city in his name. He was no longer the poor student who would beg and do odd jobs just for a meal, he was now the most powerful person in the city. And all his enemies crumbling on their knees.

Ryan was called useless by everyone — a broke, unwanted son-in-law who lived off his wife’s family. They laughed at him, insulted him, and treated him like trash. But what they didn’t know was that Ryan once ruled the underworld. He was a man people feared across cities — a silent legend who disappeared three years ago after walking away from power and blood. Now, living as a “nobody,” Ryan keeps his head down, pretending to be weak. He hides his true strength, waiting for the right time to strike. When his greedy in-laws mock him again and his wife’s cousin tries to destroy everything, Ryan quietly returns to the life he buried — not for fame, but for love. Soon, the whole city begins to whisper about the “useless” son-in-law who is suddenly untouchable. Enemies tremble. Secrets break. And Clara, the woman who once looked down on him, starts to see the man behind the silence. He is not just a husband. He is the legend they all feared — and this time, he’s fighting for more than power. He’s fighting for his family, his name, and the woman who never believed in him.

Once revered as an unstoppable force on the battlefield, the God of War… wanted nothing more than a family of his own. Gravely wounded during a mission, he was saved by Nolan Garcia, the only man who treated him with genuine kindness. As a token of trust, the old man arranged for him to marry his granddaughter Quella, giving the weary warrior the warmth of family he had long craved. But peace wasn't here to stay. His half-brother Kenneth, wolves in sheep’s clothing, arrived at his doorstep under the pretense of family. They were planning to usurp his place, coveting the wealth and influence of the Garcia household. Kenneth, charming, manipulative, and deceitful, wove lies around the warrior’s wife, poisoning her heart against him. Forced to give until he had nothing left, the warrior bled for a brother who only wanted to ruin him. But war is never won in a single battle. As the world turns against him, as these schemes threaten to strip him of everything he holds dear, the God of War will rise again. This time, not to conquer nations, but to reclaim his honor, unmask his enemies, and make those who betrayed him pay in blood. The battlefield may have changed. But blood still calls for blood.

Nathaniel "Nate" Aldric was once the rightful heir to the Aldric empire, a business conglomerate worth billions. But he was too naïve, too trusting. His so-called friends drained his accounts, his business partners plotted against him, and worst of all, his beloved wife, Serena, conspired with her lover, his cousin, to kill him. As he took his last breath, drowning in his own blood, rage consumed him. But fate was not done with him yet. When Nate wakes up, he finds himself twelve months in the past, just before his downfall. The weak, clueless fool he once was is gone. This time, he's ready. He won’t let them deceive him again. He won’t be pushed aside. And he sure as hell won’t let Serena and her lover get away with their betrayal. Now filled with knowledge of the future, he plays his enemies like chess pieces. Those who stole from him will fall. Those who laughed at him will kneel. And those who took his life? He will make them suffer.