Forced Marriage

What if your perfect life was a simulation designed to forge you into humanity's ultimate weapon? Ezren Hayes awakens to discover his elite boarding school is an elaborate virtual prison. His body, fused with alien biotechnology in an underground facility, grants him devastating abilities that evolve with each confrontation—from neural disruption to reality-warping chaos fields. But every power upgrade threatens to erase his humanity. He's one of thousands enhanced to fight the Devourers, an alien collective that has consumed 847 civilizations. Ezren's unique ability to disrupt their hive-mind makes him humanity's greatest weapon and most dangerous liability. Joined by medical prodigy Kira and tech genius Devon, he escapes into a global resistance network where his god-like abilities continue evolving. But when Ezren makes direct contact with the Devourer collective, everything changes. As Ezren's power reaches its peak, he faces an impossible choice: liberate billions of preserved minds who don't want freedom, or protect their chosen existence in collective consciousness? His decision will determine whether humanity joins the collective, faces extinction alone, or finds a third path no one imagined. A mind-bending journey where leveling up means confronting what it truly means to be human.

Zachary Hayes is a man in his thirties who is experiencing crises in every aspect of his life. His bar business, which he built a few years ago, went bankrupt, his girlfriend left him, and he was forced to abandon his last name because he had to marry a woman under the coercion of someone claiming to be his father's arch-enemy. His father had accumulated substantial debts before he died, yet Zach knew nothing about it due to his strained relationship with his father. However, Zach had no other options because he also had significant debts to loan sharks. He was bankrupt and had nothing, including a place to live. As a poor son-in-law in a wealthy family, Zach had to endure endless humiliation. His wife, Sarah Bennett, openly cheated on him, and his in-laws constantly humiliated him in front of the extended family while mentioning the debts of Zach's father, of which he had no knowledge. The only thing that kept Zach going was having a place to sleep and free food. Zach tried to earn acceptance in the Bennett family by starting a business with the support of his acquaintances, but it was all in vain because the Bennett family didn't want to see Zach succeed on his own. He faced threats from various parties he had never imagined before. Then, he met Jeremy Brooks and Hannah Mitchel. These two came to help him uncover the mystery behind the Bennett family.

Six months ago, Elias Vance woke up in a hospital with no memory, no name, and no past. The only thing he had was a ring on his finger, and a wife who looked at him like a stranger. To the Shaw family, he’s a burden. A penniless, amnesiac son-in-law forced into marriage to save their crumbling reputation. He runs errands, sleeps in the servant’s quarters, and endures their scorn with quiet obedience. But behind Elias’s confused eyes lies something dangerous. A man the world once feared. However, fate brings certain things to light and he realizes who he actually is. Now, the “useless son-in-law” is done pretending. The empire that betrayed him will tremble. The woman who pitied him will see the man he really is. And the world will remember the name Elias Vance.

Damian, a geeky-looking man and heir to a technology company, secretly supports his first love, Camille, to achieve success. However, driven by greed, Camille has an affair with Marcel, the finance director, who is involved in corruption. Marcel and Camille showered Damian with numerous insults. When the affair is exposed, Camille divorces Damian. Seeking revenge, Damian reveals his true identity and engages in a contract marriage with Davina, Marcel's fiancée and Camille's best friend. Damian plots to make Camille and Marcel face multiple humiliations, and they will regret it soon.

You know exactly what I mean," she blurts, her voice filled with frustration. "I know you wanted a life of wealth, far from the wretched one you live and I wanted to offer you that if you had just taken my offer and back out" She spat. He feels a surge of anger rising within him, fueled by her accusations. "Shut up!" He snapped, his voice laced with bitterness. Yet he hurriedly forced a thin lipped smile. "You know Exactly what I'm saying is right.," she retorts, her orbs blazing with a mix of anger and disgust. "I will never be able to love you, Ares! You are undeserving of me! I deserve way much better than your crap!" she seethes with venom, her words laced with anger and disdain. He can't help but chuckle, unable to contain his amusement. "And you think I'd settle for a brat like you? You will never be enough for me," he retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. ••• Ares, wrongly imprisoned for 3 years, seeks justice after being framed by a rich kid. A mysterious old man in jail teaches him martial arts and medicine. On release, Ares finds his mother blind and his father dead due to the rich kid's revenge. Ares vows to seek retribution.

Samantha Davis fell pregnant, and she knew nothing about the man she slept with. After being disowned by her father, she left the city to start anew. Raising her own children, Samantha strived and overcame. Little did she know, her twins meant to find a daddy, and they weren't settling for any less! At three years old, her babies asked, "Mama, where Dada?" "Umm... Dada is far away." That was the easiest way for Samantha to explain to her kids the absence of a father. At four years old, they asked again, "Mommy, where is Daddy?" "Umm... He is working at Braeton City." Yet again, Samantha chose the easy way out. After nearly six years, Samantha returned to the place that had long forsaken her, Braeton City. She knew she was bound to answer her kids' curiosity over their unknown father, and she concluded it was about time to tell the truth. However, one day, her twins came to her with glistening eyes and announced, "Mommy! We found Daddy!" Standing before her was a block of ice, Mr. Ethan Wright, the most powerful businessman in the city. *** Book 1 of the Wright Family Series Book 2: Flash Marriage: A Billionaire For A Rebound Book 3: I Kissed A CEO And He Liked It Book 4: The Devil's Love For The Heiress Book 5: I Fell For The Boy His Daddy Was A Bonus Note each story can be read as a standalone. Follow me on social media. Search Author_LiLhyz on IG & FB.

Five years ago, Leon Draven lost everything in a fire. Betrayed and left to die, he vanished from Zyrai. Now, he’s back. No longer the broken heir who couldn’t save his family, but the ruthless leader of Omnipower, the shadowy organization that terrifies even the president. His mission is clear, avenge his family enemies. Reclaim his legacy. Find the strange lady who saved him from the flames. But fate had other plans, one night stand leads to an arranged marriage with a family that despises and humiliates him Little did they know Leon true identity. As corporate wars get fiercer, betrayals rise, and enemies close in, Leon must keep his identity hidden until it’s too late for anyone to stop him. Watch out how Leon Draven, once scorned and abandoned, returns to make the world bow at his feet.

An overachieving Vera aspires to achieve success in Atlantic City, but her dreams hinge on marrying someone. She enters a three-year contract marriage with Ivan, who harbors a powerful secret. Unbeknownst to Vera, Ivan shields her from various threats to her life and even posing as an anonymous Angel investor to save her company from bankruptcy. When their contract expires, Ivan resumes his responsibilities to lead a secret organization, seeking vengeance for a past war that shattered the group and claimed his lover's life. Meanwhile, Vera becomes entangled in the murder of her rival, Steve Anderson, which was orchestrated by Ivan. Simultaneously, a visually impaired girl discovers her importance to the "new gods” — a treacherous faction responsible for the war. As these events unfold, the characters' destinies intertwine, leading to a compelling story of power, secrets, and retribution.

Axel always gets insults from the Russell family, but Axel still persists in his marriage to Jessy, none other than because Axel likes the woman he married. Finally, the unexpected happened, in the blink of an eye, Axel occupied the highest position, becoming rich like he was dreaming.  What makes Axel rich?  How is the process?  Is it possible that Axel will take revenge on everyone who bullied him, insulted him, humiliated him?  Find the answer by reading this story.

"Those are divorce papers, sign them! I'm done with you!" Betty yelled. Lucian blinked. "Have you never loved me? Was our entire marriage fake to you…? And my sister, How about the money you promised?" "Your sister can die for all I care…!" Lucian Manchester is buried under the hateful and malicious words of his wife's family, a successful businesswoman, Betty. One text from an unknown number changed all of that. He became the richest man in the country and seeks to repay his enemies according to their deeds.