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People treated Ethan like trash right up until he figured out how to steal the power of the gods. Three years. That’s how long Ethan Vance slogged through life as a bottom-tier scavenger, scraping by selling monster cores so his gorgeous girlfriend could stay in her fancy academy. But when she finally awakened as a Tier-2 Frost Mage, she didn’t thank him. She dumped him. Worse she and her new rich boyfriend trapped Ethan beneath the rubble of a collapsing Tier-5 dungeon and walked away, leaving him for the monsters. Everyone wrote him off for dead. But Ethan didn’t die. Instead, the universe glitched in his favor, and he woke up with the God-Level Extraction System. [BEEP! Extracted from Overlord Shadow Demon: +500 Strength. Skill unlocked: Shadow Step!] Now, while the world mourns the nobody scavenger, Ethan claws his way out of the abyss. He’s not just picking through the scraps anymore he’s stealing powers, bloodlines, and secrets from monsters and the best hunters out there. To his scheming ex and the arrogant elite running this city: go ahead, keep hiding your strength. Ethan’s on his way, and he’s taking everything you’ve got.

Richard an orphan and a poor University student.He was looked down on by the society and laughed upon because he was poor.He manages to work part-time as a waiter to cater for the unending needs of his girlfriend whose relationship was kept a secret from public. He caught his girlfriend Jane with an student from the school who happens to come from a very wealthy family.She felt it was best she end her relationship with Richard who was for it difficult to provide for all he needs and bond to Dominic who was more wealthier. Heartbroken Richard soon found out of his new status as the heir of the prestigious Morgan Empire with several top businesses with billions of dollars under his name. With his new found status and power he seeks to humiliate all those who had looked down on him. He looks for every means to humiliate Dominic and Jane.He plot schemes to his advantage to humilaite Dominic and Jane untill they both became the laughing stock in school.He made sure everyone in willowbrook University detest Dominic and Jane. He made sure Dominic fathers company got bankrupt and was sold to him.He set up the company in such a way that Dominic and his father became his worker and were so wretched to the extent that they were living at his mercy.

Three years of devotion. Seven days braving a frozen hellscape. All for a lie. Gerald risked everything to secure the Glacial Serum, enduring frostbite and near-death experiences just to keep his wife, Tina, safe from the creeping apocalypse. But when he returns, he isn't welcomed with open arms. Instead, he walks into a lavish celebration where Tina is flaunting a pregnancy—fathered by the wealthy best friend she always claimed was "just a friend." Mocked as a penniless factory worker and tossed to the jaws of a dimensional beast by the very family he bled for, Gerald expects the end. Instead, his agonizing death triggers the ultimate cosmic gift: his Primordial Essence awakens, snapping his consciousness backward through time. Reborn exactly one month before the world ends, the submissive "pack mule" is gone. Armed with absolute knowledge of the future, upcoming lottery numbers, and a booming stock market miracle that turns his meager savings into millions overnight, Gerald cuts the dead weight. Let them call him a broke nobody in his worn jacket. While his ungrateful ex-wife and her elite lovers scramble for scraps in the high-end restaurants of a dying city, Gerald is building an impenetrable empire of hoarded supplies and awakening ancient powers. The apocalypse is coming in twenty-one days. This time, Gerald isn't saving anyone. He's coming for blood.

Rise from the Dust ​Raised in the shadow of his mother’s tragic death, Shuga is forged by his father, Marcus, through brutal combat training and a singular, haunting rule: Always help those in need, but never trust easily—not even family. Years later, Marcus rises to power, building a highly successful empire alongside his siblings and his absolute best friend. But greed breeds vipers. In a coordinated, heartless betrayal, Shuga’s own aunts, uncles, and his trusted "uncle" frame Marcus for treason and brutally murder him. ​Left for dead in the dirt, Shuga survives by a thread. The boy taught to protect dies in that bloodied ground; an avenger rises. Playing dead, Shuga slips into the city’s gritty, dangerous underbelly. Using his father's lethal combat techniques, he begins a fast-paced, calculated campaign to systematically hunt down and strip away everything his traitorous bloodline stole. ​Along the way, he crosses paths with a sharp-witted survivor of the streets. As they navigate high-stakes action and lethal skirmishes, a fierce romance sparks. Yet, Shuga faces his greatest internal battle: to survive and claim his vengeance, he must decide whether to keep his heart completely guarded, or risk trusting the one person who promises to help him burn the traitors' world to ash.

“You don't deserve this throne. Your birth was nothing more than a mistake by my late husband, so don't think any more of yourself. But if you still want to be King, then go into the territories and kingdoms outside Griffindale and build your army of followers and allies from scratch. Whenever you feel like you have amassed a huge following enough to seize the throne away from me, then you can come back to fight for it. But from now on, you are on exile.” “The throne belongs to me, Stepmother. Nevertheless, I will do as you ask. But rest assured, for what you've done, I will return—not just for my throne, but also for your head.” “While the Queen fumed with rage in her private chamber, Cyrus emerged from her quarters wearing a satisfied grin, knowing his destiny was now set in stone. He would one day become king, no matter what.” -------- This is my first novel on the platform, so my pacing and world-building aren't the best, but it gets better with time. The story is set in a medieval world, somewhere in an alternate version of ancient Europe. At first the tone focuses more on war and basic politics, but as the story progresses, there will be more magic/fantasy elements added - like dragons, witches and fables. If you enjoy the work, please consider supporting it in any way you can. Any means of support goes a long way for me and is duly appreciated. Have Fun!!!

In the quiet town of Creek-Garden, high schooler Rohan Tallman is just trying to survive teenage life until a fateful night in the woods changes everything. Bitten by a mysterious creature, Rohan awakens to a terrifying truth: he's now a werewolf. Gifted with heightened senses and untamed power, Rohan is thrust into a hidden world teeming with supernatural dangers. With his loyal best friend Dan by his side, he begins to unravel the secrets of his new identity and the ancient laws of the wolf packs that rule from the shadows. As he struggles to balance his human life and beast within, Rohan is drawn to Skylar Spears, a beautiful and enigmatic new student with a deadly secret her family hunts werewolves. Torn between passion and peril, their forbidden connection sparks a chain of events that could ignite a war. Enter Dylan Blake, a lone werewolf with a haunted past and a cryptic agenda. Mentor, rival, and mystery wrapped in one, Dylan exposes Rohan to the brutal reality of pack life and warns him of a powerful Alpha’s dark uprising. When a sinister force begins tightening its grip on Creek-Garden, Rohan must rise above fear and doubt. With his friends, his strength, and the fate of both humans and werewolves hanging in the balance, he must embrace his destiny, stand as a leader, and face the darkness head-on. Because in a world where the strong rule and the hunted run… only a True Alpha can bring peace.

Embark on an extraordinary journey alongside Marcus G Orno in the gripping novel, "The Cheat Seed." This captivating tale unveils the remarkable transformation of a seemingly ordinary boy into an unstoppable force, defying the limitations of his past and forging an unprecedented destiny. Marcus, once the target of bullies and living a mundane existence, yearned for greatness. His dreams shattered when his best friend, Dave, awakened an incredible power while Marcus remained powerless. Despair engulfed him, pushing him to the edge of despair. But just as he prepared to end it all, a bolt of lightning intervened, whisking him away to a mysterious dungeon teeming with untold secrets. Within the depths of this extraordinary dungeon, Marcus discovers that he has been chosen for an extraordinary purpose. Facing unprecedented challenges and wielding a power born from the enigmatic Cheat Seed, Marcus embarks on a treacherous quest. Pushing beyond his former limitations, he ascends to heights of strength and ferocity previously unimaginable. "The Cheat Seed" follows Marcus's thrilling odyssey, as he rises from a meek underdog to a force to be reckoned with. With allies and adversaries alike taking notice, he becomes a monster among men, commanding the attention and respect of an entire army. But this journey is more than a mere rise to power. It is a profound exploration of friendship, secrets, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. As Marcus unravels the mysteries that lie in his path, he discovers that every twist and turn has a purpose, leading him closer to an extraordinary destiny. Join Marcus in this exhilarating narrative, where action, intrigue, and self-discovery intertwine. ......

George was your normal average guy on the street, doing the bare minimum, barely keeping his grades at the university afloat while dating the girl he loved. His life was simple but he loved it. Not for long though. It all changed after the sudden death of his parents in a ghastly car accident on the day he was supposed to graduate out of the university. On that day, George lost everything, not just his parents. “George, I heard your parents died in an accident, sorry”. “I wanted to inform you that Harley asked me out at the convocation”. “Of course I accepted, so that’s it, we’re done”. On that same day, he lost his girlfriend, his everything and life suddenly lost meaning to George. He lost the motivation to live. ‘This is my fate’. He thought. At the verge of giving up on living when he thought it was all over, a beautiful red-haired girl with chubby cheeks visited him. “You’re George Churchill right?” “Your grandfather sent this to you”. A system, stuck inside a visafone! The next day, George woke up to his mysterious family inheritance that enables him to do what he loves best, capturing cute pet and majestic beast pictures for a living. The only difference this time was, with each successful mission and capture, the mysterious visafone pays him real money…, real money! George’s life changed! “Perhaps, my fate is not that of misery afterall”.

"Maybe you should go earn some real money, Eddie. After all, that's how the world operates.” Eddie stared at Eunice, his face a mix of pain and betrayal. "You’ve betrayed me, Eunice. All for what? For someone with more money?" His voice wavered. "I thought you had changed.” "You're right, maybe it only happens in books and movies, but believe me, my success will outshine any grass-to-grace tale ever written or depicted on screen.” Eddie, a hardworking orphan at Aveston University, is used to being overlooked and mocked, especially by his girlfriend Eunice’s best friend, Tasha. Despite his struggles, Eddie gives everything for Eunice, only to discover she’s cheating on him with Nathan, a wealthy and influential student. After a confrontation turns into a fight, Eddie is wrongfully arrested, his pleas ignored due to Nathan’s powerful father. But fate takes a turn when Eddie is saved by Damien Aviatux, the richest man in Aveston, who reveals himself as Eddie's long-lost father. Inheriting Damien’s immense fortune, Eddie’s world changes overnight. Armed with wealth and power, Eddie sets out to take revenge on Nathan and his father, who once served his family. As Eddie rises to the top, he navigates betrayal, tragedy, and love, ultimately finding happiness with who loved him for who he is, not his money. “From San Roman, down to his son. They will go on their knees!”

"You have nothing. You are nothing." Those were the last words Jane spoke to Mac Clement before throwing him out like trash, choosing her wealthy lover over the husband she thought was worthless. What Jane didn't know? Mac Clement is the secret heir to a multi-billion dollar empire and the hidden CEO of Golden Enterprise, the very company that made her family's business successful. For two years, Mac lived as a nobody in Nixon City, investigating his parents' murder while loving a woman who saw him as dead weight. Now the mask comes off. Watch as Mac systematically destroys everyone who dared look down on him. Jane's family business? Crushed overnight. Her new boyfriend's company? Next on the list. The powerful Thompson family who killed his parents? They're about to learn what happens when you cross the wrong man. But when Mac recruits desperate art student Shirley Chen for his revenge plan, he uncovers a conspiracy that runs deeper than corporate rivalry. The Thompsons have been manipulating Nixon City for decades, and they'll kill anyone who threatens their empire. Now they have Shirley. In the ruthless world of corporate warfare, Mac Clement is about to show everyone exactly who they dismissed. Some people shouldn't be underestimated. Revenge is a dish best served with absolute power.