Forever In The Past And Forever In The Future

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?

Thirty days before the world freezes, Ethan Cole is murdered by the two people he trusted most. His girlfriend. His best friend. As blood drains from his body during humanity's final days, Ethan swears revenge. Then he wakes up. Thirty days before the apocalypse. Armed with memories of the future and an Infinite Storage Space capable of storing endless supplies, Ethan begins a ruthless preparation plan. While others waste their final days partying, working, and dreaming of tomorrow, Ethan stockpiles enough resources to survive for decades. Food. Fuel. Weapons. Medicine. Luxury goods. Everything. When the Great Freeze finally arrives and civilization collapses, the people who once mocked him will beg at his door. Including the woman who betrayed him. But this time... Ethan Cole won't be the victim.

When struggling contractor Hughie Cade is betrayed, robbed of his life's work, and crushed by a ruthless billionaire who stole his future, he discovers a forgotten family secret buried deep within Atlanta's foundations. Armed with an ancient legal claim that gives him the power to freeze the city's most valuable developments, Hughie launches a silent war against the empire that destroyed his family. As corruption, betrayal, and deadly secrets rise to the surface, the billionaire who once ruled the skyline soon realizes that true power doesn't belong to the man who owns the towers—it belongs to the man who owns the ground beneath them. In a battle of wealth, influence, and revenge, one man will bring an entire city to a standstill. He didn't just fight a billionaire. He shut down his city.

Seven long years in the shadow world of crime, Ethan finally returns home, hoping to leave his past buried and live a peaceful life. But trouble refuses to let him breathe. His brother’s disappearance pulls him back into the world of crime he swore to abandon. And now things got worse when his past begins hunting him down.   With his hidden identity exposed and his heart growing vulnerable to feelings he never saw coming, he is forced to return to his old ways to protect the people he loves. But betrayal cuts deeper than any blade when the very ones he tries to save turn against him. His own blood brother vows to end him.   In Kingscity, the only rule is kill or be killed. And love comes with a deadly price to pay.  

In a world full of secrets and threats, Elron Wallace was born half-human, half-alien, unaware of his extraordinary heritage. When his father was killed in battle against a mysterious army of monsters known as the Dark Mist, Elron and his mother became their targets. With newfound lightning powers, Elron must learn his true identity while escaping pursuing monsters and finding unexpected allies in hidden places. Joining the ARMOR group, Elron learns to control his new powers while leading an epic battle to fight evil and defend the truth. However, when the existence of a dangerous artifact is revealed, the final battle tests the strength, courage, and loyalty of Elron and his friends. With the future of the world depending on his choices, Elron must discover his true power and face the ultimate betrayal to save everything he loves.

Once a powerful commander known as The Hades, Darien French lost his ability to see the future after being poisoned. He went into hiding and married Cersei Smith. Though blind, Darien supported Cersei as she built her company. When Cersei asked for a divorce, saying Darien was mediocre and a burden, he was left alone, broken, humiliated and dejected. "I will show her," he muttered through clenched teeth. "I will show them all. Once I regain my sight, they will pay for doubting me." Now, after fully regaining his sight and powers of prophecy through further treatment, Darien is more determined than ever. "Now that I've regained my full abilities, nothing will stop me from reclaiming my title as the great Hades," he declared.

Andrew is the son of the famous Fullen family, one of the richest families in the United Country. He was falsely accused and got expelled from the Fullen family. For the sake of his future, his father and uncle engaged him with one of their distant relatives. After meeting his wife, Andrew is now trying his best to help her. He secretly helps her company behind the scenes while maintaining the image of a live-in son-in-law. With all the wealth he gained slowly while he lived with Cecilia, there were also problems that came with the money. Even with all that, he still try to pursue his shut-in dream even if he must do anything in his power to achieve it. He didn't know that his actual dream is to become someone everyone can look up to.

He was just an ordinary person before being sentenced to prison. However, upon his release, presidents, war heroes, and even the head of the prison guards knelt before him, addressing him as Master. He had transformed from a nobody into a figure of mysterious and immeasurable abilities and strength. He had become a kingmaker, capable of accessing the world's resources with ease. Despite this, his only wish was to live a low-key life, marry his fiancée, and provide the best for her and their parents. However, things did not go according to his plan. His fiancée was no longer the person he once knew; she had become a cheater and materialistic. Now, he was seen as a common ex-convict with no future, and due to a one-night stand out of tipsiness, he found himself getting into a contract marriage with a pitiful but beautiful CEO.

One fiery night everything turned into ashes. Ren is a traveler searching for the killer of his beloved friend Hikari. But after meeting Konoha, his heart slowly changes into a new leaf. Together with Konoha, they take a journey that uncovers the past they never expected.

In the cutthroat world of Nigeria's elite, the Maduako dynasty reigns supreme, built on secrets and wealth. Chief Alaric Maduako, the ruthless patriarch, denies his son Zayn, forcing him to grow up in the slums with his discarded mother. Zayn learns to survive and fight, fueled by betrayal and a hunger to reclaim his rightful place. As Zayn rises to power, he crosses paths with Adanna Ojukwu, the poised daughter of a rival dynasty. Despite being promised to another man, they find an undeniable truth in each other - a love that threatens to destroy everything they've been groomed to protect. Zayn's ascent to power is complicated by his family's dark past and the web of deceit that surrounds him. His dying father wants to erase the past, while his half-brother will stop at nothing to dominate the family's legacy. Every truth Zayn uncovers puts him closer to the edge, with loyalty, family, and love hanging in the balance. This sweeping tale of vengeance, legacy, and forbidden love explores the ruthless world of Nigeria's billionaires, where loyalty is a mask, family is a weapon, and betrayal can come from those closest to you. As Zayn navigates this treacherous landscape, he must confront the secrets of his family's past and the true cost of power. The story is a complex exploration of the consequences of ambition, power, and the lengths people will go to protect their legacy. With its rich characters and intricate plot, A Dynasty of Deceit promises to captivate readers with its gripping narrative and unexpected twists.