Family Taboo

When Xavier Hale, a young outcast born into a powerful Mafia family, is brutally expelled and left for dead, he's given a second chance by a mysterious organization. With the help of an advanced AI system 'Erebus', he had awakened, which now granted him unlimited skills and cash, Xavier must navigate the treacherous world of organized crime, confront his troubled past, and face the darkness within himself. As he rises through the ranks, Xavier must choose between loyalty and power, and decide whether to continue working as a slave or forge his own path. But in the shadows, a war is brewing, and Xavier stands at the forefront, ready to face whatever lies ahead. Will he become the Mafia lord he is determined to be, or will he fail as his family believes he would. RISE OF THE MAFIA LORD.. Author: Aurum Zenith

Everyone saw Maxwell as a worthless live-in son-in-law, an ex-con, a stain on the family name. Even his own wife, the cold and elegant CEO, came to prison just to hand him divorce papers. But what no one knew…was that the “disgraced prisoner” was actually the nation’s youngest Five-Star General, bound by a mission so secret he couldn’t reveal his true identity, even to her. Betrayed, humiliated, and cast aside, he vowed to cut all ties. Yet fate wasn’t done with him. When the wealthy and fiery business queen, daughter of his loyal subordinate, stood by his side, the world finally caught a glimpse of his true power. From boardrooms to battlefields, from family disputes to high-stakes conspiracies, he will rise again…This time, not as a son-in-law, but as the Supreme General the world must bow to.

Everyone thought Brandon Scott was a nobody — a broke, discarded son-in-law not worth a second glance. Even Sophia, his wife, and her family mocked and looked down on him. What happens when they find out the truth that the man they’d humiliated was the true power behind it all?

Jake Sullivan, a broke delivery driver, is thrust into Chicago’s underworld as the heir to the Kane Syndicate. To avenge his father’s murder, he endures the cruel Carters, his estranged wife’s elite family, while hunting a traitor tied to their corruption.

Alex, a poor but kind-hearted young man, marries into the wealthy and influential Smith family. However, his new family is not what he expected. They are materialistic, manipulative, and merciless. But Alex has a secret. He possesses a revolutionary AI system that can predict and manipulate the stock market, making him a potential trillionaire within a few months. As Alex navigates his new family dynamics, he discovers that his father-in-law, Mr. Smith, has arranged a marriage between his daughter, Elena, and a rich and powerful man's son, Gerald. Determined to protect Elena and their love, Alex must confront the Smith family. But Alex's ambitions go far beyond just protecting his loved ones. He plans to use his system to acquire the Smith family's company and make them pay for their cruelty. And that's just the beginning. He sets his sights on acquiring other powerful companies, including tech giants. With his system's help, Alex becomes a force to be reckoned with in the business world. He buys luxurious cars, mansions, and private islands, and lives a life of opulence and excess. But as Alex's wealth and power grow, so do the stakes. He must navigate the complex web of corporate politics and avoid the enemies he's making along the way. And all the while, he must keep his system a secret, lest it fall into the wrong hands. Will Alex be able to achieve his ambitions and protect his loved ones? Or will his thirst for power and revenge consume him?

"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.

Rejection has a scent and Christian has basked in it too long. Exiled at the age of 18 from his family's empire and then served divorce papers over a candlelight dinner just as he passes trial, he believes his life is a tale of hurt and betrayal. With an ex-wife trying to climb the social ladder at all costs and an identity he struggles to keep secret, Christian faces disdain and contempt among his ex-in-laws, ex-wife, and her newfound associates. Accused of molestation and almost arrested, Christian learns the hard way that love doesn't always triumph. But how long can he hide his worth or keep his family and company away from the crowd who sees him as a nobody? How long until he has to let the world know him for the heir he truly is? Will he reclaim his dignity or has that ship long sailed?

After a year in prison defending his lover, Oliver Roberts returned to a shattered world—his lover was missing, his parents were caught in financial turmoil, and his father was dying. In a last-ditch effort to save his father, Oliver searched for a rare medicinal potion, utilizing the healing abilities he had learned from a mysterious man. However, fate brought him to the esteemed Hoshier family after an accident changed his life. When Oliver saved Mr. Hoshier from a terminal illness, he received a surprising reward: marriage to Hoshier's daughter, Elena. Trapped in an aristocratic world full of intrigue, Oliver had to face the challenges of being an unwanted son-in-law. In the midst of a stressful marriage, he had to navigate complicated family relationships and face enemies and secrets that threatened his position. Could Oliver change his fate and find his rightful place in this new world?

Lucas a modern man finds himself reincarnated in a Cultivation World taking over the body of a young man also named Lucas. Once considered the ineffectual son-in-law of the prominent Stormwind family he begins to demonstrate his unique ability to control mist slowly gaining respect and shedding his former image as a simpleton. His journey reveals a grand conspiracy and the reasons behind his family's downfall leading him to seek vengeance against five powerful families. As he delves deeper into the mystery of his reincarnation Lucas hones his skills earning the nickname "God of Mist" for his mastery of various types of mist. From a disregarded son-in-law to a figure of pride Lucas travels the world meeting many beautiful women forming relationships and experiencing the joys of the world. His saga is the story of his rise from an ordinary man to a legendary figure known as the God of Mist.

Three years ago, a once-mighty warlord married the heiress of a powerful family to honor his late grandfather’s will. What was meant to be a shield of protection soon turned into a personal hell. Weakened and stripped of his former glory, he became the target of scorn and cruelty from his wife’s family. When betrayal struck from those closest to her, tearing apart everything she had built, walking away seemed like the only option. But her husband refused to give up—on their marriage, on her, or on himself. With the brilliant mind and tactical genius that once made him a legend, he vowed to take back everything that had been stolen. Amid family intrigue, hidden conspiracies, and enemies lurking in the shadows, they uncover a truth: true strength isn’t found in the body, but in an unyielding heart. And as betrayal pulls them closer, could the love they’ve long ignored finally take root?