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They hacked the human mind. They bent the world to their will. But they didn’t account for the boy inside the machine. Deep beneath the surface of the world, far from law and light, the Parallax Syndicate built The Oyster—a laboratory where thought could be weaponized, where obedience could be programmed, and where free will became a design flaw. From this hidden fortress, four scientists reshaped society, one mind at a time. Nations obeyed. Wars vanished. Peace reigned—by force. Their system was flawless. Their influence—undetected, undeniable. And their legacy? A boy born within their machine. Heir to their empire, molded by their intellect, trained to uphold their command. But beneath the precision they instilled, a question took root—What if humanity was meant to choose? Raised in the heart of this system, Kael Draven was meant to inherit it all. Trained by his father, Dr. Aurex Draven, Kael knew every code, every algorithm, every flaw. But unlike them, Kael believed in something dangerous: freedom. Now, with the world asleep under the Syndicate’s spell, Kael is the only one who can wake it. Armed with the Syndicate’s deepest secrets and haunted by the memories they tried to erase, he’ll spark a rebellion from within. The mind was their weapon. Kael will make it their undoing.

"Your Honour! Mr Jack Turner not only regularly sexually harassed the female employees of the car wash, but he also beat up anyone who dared to stop him." "And my client, who had only stood up for himself to protect these poor women, was badly injured by him!" "He is a violent sex offender– and if this kind of a person is allowed to get away with it once, he will become a threat to the personal safety of us all!" ***** Years after leaving the shadowed realm of crime, Jack Turner finds himself at a crossroads, where he is wrongfully framed by his scumbag boss and betrayed by everyone he knows. At a time when even his wife has left his side, Jack has to decide whether he will continue to watch his loved ones struggle, or if he go back to the dark and violent world where people can be hired to kill: a world he used to rule, once upon a time. What dark secrets from Jack's past will resurface now? What lies ahead for Jack Turner as he stands at the crossroads of morality and survival? Can he find a way to clear his name and break free from the sinister web closing in on him?

In a world where every move is watched and every decision subtly controlled, a restless young woman finds herself trapped in a life she barely recognizes. Her monotonous existence shatters when Alex, a long-lost friend, appears at her door with a chilling revelation: a secretive organization called The Collective has been quietly manipulating society through its advanced predictive system, Project Echo. Drawn into Alex’s mission, she teams up with Marcus, a former Collective insider with a past stained by guilt. Together, they uncover the staggering extent of The Collective’s power—a network capable of influencing not just choices but entire lives. With the clock ticking, the trio sets out to infiltrate The Collective’s headquarters and destroy the heart of Project Echo. As they navigate a world of constant surveillance, betrayal, and relentless pursuit, the bonds between them are tested. Old wounds reopen, loyalty is questioned, and sacrifices are made. In the shadows of a towering conspiracy, they must confront not only a ruthless enemy but also the ghosts of their pasts. Echoes in the Shadows is a gripping thriller that weaves together themes of control, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of human connection. It’s a story about breaking free from the invisible chains of manipulation, fighting for agency, and daring to chase a life worth living—even in the face of overwhelming odds.

After years of rotting behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit… one orchestrated by his own wife instead, Glenn Avery is finally released, clothed in nothing but prison rags and carrying the parting gifts of his fellow inmates. But Glenn isn’t just a free man. He’s a man reborn. On the day of his release, however, instead of a welcome or even a shred of remorse, he’s met with divorce papers, delivered coldly by an arrogant stranger. No apology. No second chances. Instead, he was shoved in the face with a cheque and threatened to never speak about the past, having no idea that the man they betrayed wasn’t the same weak, powerless Glenn from before. He’s now a dragon cloaked in human skin. A man forged in isolation. Sharpened by betrayal. Hardened by time. Behind his seemingly ragged appearance is a man of a terrifying identity and power—someone whom warriors would serve without question, kings would kneel before, and emperors would fear crossing. A man whose presence commands respect… or destruction. …. Spoiler: From Prison to Power is a pulse-pounding urban revenge saga filled with brutal comebacks, explosive drama, powerful women, and a protagonist who’s equal parts madman and legend.

‘What will you do if the world ends tomorrow?’ Seth Holden was fed up with that question. ‘I’ll die,’ he used to joke. After all, what could a mere broken home, college student with no future like him could do if faced with the apocalypse? It became reality in a matter of hours. After the first wave invasion hit, the world was filled with dead people hungered for the living ones. Seth should be dead, too, if not for . . . Dong! [Congratulations!] [You are among one hundred lucky people to have receive a System!] [Free only for seven days.] Now, Seth was amongst one hundred people who became Systemist in this infected world. He grew stronger and had a higher survival rate. However, to survive meant he would still be alive when the second wave invasion started. He knew nothing about it, except people could crack and spontaneously exploded. Seth was sure he could tackle it when the time came by levelling up. But, raising a six-year-old while running away from blood-thirsty Systemist hunters in this not-pocalypse? Well, Seth was bound to fuck something up badly. Probably himself. Oh shit. What’s the price of the System’s lifetime subscription again?

**Synopsis** A century has past, since the prognostication that, a Halfling will save the lands was heard, but no sign of it has been seen. What will be the fate of the three lands, if the Dekinans manage to free Belial (Their Master and the Ruler of Hell) ???? The Mighty One (Insisa), not in his physical form anymore. But............. The prophecy???? The legend scripture has it that, " The world might be in chaos again, more bigger and bloodier than the Great war, but ye shall not worry for thy saviour is coming back. A child born in an anomalous and mystifying way, A Halfling, The bearer of the light and power of the Mighty one. "Oh ye, do not worry, for he is not to be underestimated, cause he shall conquer thy enemies and bring ye nothing but tranquility. And when the world welcomes him, Ye shall prepare to witness five rare phenomenal that will happen together at the same time for one day and one night. Once ye see those phenomenal, then know that ye saviour has arrive." Halfling are considered as weak and meek beings, not having the full blood of any supernatural being they are, but Aeron was extraordinary and especial. Despite his young age, the weight of the lands leans on him. Will he save the lands or succumb to Belial's manipulation eventually at last, even though the world is counting on him????!

Dimitri Apollo, the illegitimate son of the influential Levan Apollo, was never destined to claim the throne of the Apollo Empire. But when his stepbrother Quinn...a reckless, pleasure-seeking heir...ignites a scandal that shakes their dynasty to its core, chaos takes hold. Framed for their father's brutal murder, Dimitri becomes the perfect scapegoat in a scheme orchestrated by his calculating stepmother. Condemned to seven years in prison, Dimitri loses everything he held dear. Behind bars, however, Dimitri discovers allies in the most unexpected places...a brilliant tech expert, a master thief, a fearless tracker, an incisive data analyst, a charismatic salesman, and a former dancer with lethal precision. Together, they forge a pact: to reclaim the Apollo Empire and bring justice to those who ruined Dimitri’s life. Seven years of meticulous planning. Seven years of unyielding resolve. Now a free man, Dimitri steps into a world that has moved forward without him. The empire he once knew lies in ruins, and his adversaries have only grown stronger. But Dimitri is no longer the marginalized son. With his loyal team by his side, he is determined to seize what was stolen...by any means necessary. The throne was never his birthright. Now, it’s his for the taking.

In a world where magic is the ultimate corporate currency, one man's ability to bend probability could either save the city—or burn it to the ground. When billionaire CEO Alex Thompson survives an impossible car crash, he awakens with a dangerous gift: the power to manipulate probability itself. In the neon-drenched streets of New Eden, where corporate empires are built on ancient magic and reality bends to those who control it, Alex's newfound abilities make him the most valuable—and hunted—man alive. But when he discovers his trusted assistant Maya is actually a witch sent to monitor him, everything shatters. She was his warden, not his ally. Now, as a malevolent cabal called the Architects emerges to exploit his powers and collapse all probability into one predetermined fate, Alex faces an impossible choice: trust the woman who betrayed him to save humanity's free will, or embrace absolute control and become the monster everyone fears. In a deadly game where trust is illusion and control is corruption, Alex must learn the hardest lesson of all—true power isn't bending fate to your will. It's having the courage to let go. The fate of New Eden hangs in the balance. And the probability of survival? Impossible to calculate.

John was reborn in a parallel world in a poor family. As he had memories of his previous life so he was very mature and intelligent. But in the parallel world where money ruled everything, John was deemed a loser. During the high school final exam, David who came from a rich family was jealous of John. Thus David used the power of money to make John expel them from the school before taking the exam. John was helpless. But the matter didn't end thier. While John was returning home, he was surrounded by a few thugs hired by David and they beat him unconscious. After that, he opened his eyes in the hospital. But there was a virtual word floating in front of his eyes. " THE SUPER FARMING SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE ACTIVATED. DOES THE HOST WANT TO ACTIVATE IT?". After John activated the system his fate changed. Then he started his wonderful life. During the daytime, he was a hardworking farmer. During the nighttime, he was a gambler, assassin, doctor, etc. Read this book to know more about John

Feran Anderson was seen as the worthless live-in son-in-law of the Miguel's for years until he takes the bold step one day by returning to his affluent family whom no one in the Miguel family knew he was a part of. He takes over the business and crafts plans to seek revenge on his foes one by one. To fufil his dying grandfather's wish and also get back at his ex-wife whom he secretly loved but got engaged to someone else, he takes an unbelievable decision by having a contract marriage. Cheerful and bold Jeana Sanchez (Feran's fake wife)assists him in taking down his enemies. His ex-wife returns into his life through a devious way after he succeeded in ruining her family as revenge, trying to play smart but unknown to her, Feran is way smarter than she could ever thought. Read on to see how the risen disregarded son, Feran, takes on his foes head on.