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‘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?

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.

"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?

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.

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.

Kaiden, who has just been left alone because his family suicide, is now being chased by loan sharks because of the debt left by his family. Kaiden himself was almost beaten to death for not being able to pay the debt. However, while he was resigned to death, something strange came to his ears. [Your circumstances have qualified to become a master of the tycoon game system] [Welcome to the tycoon game system!] Kaiden recalled the strange voice he heard before he coughed up blood and passed out. It was exactly like the voice he was currently hearing from the hologram screen. "So yesterday was real?" Kaiden muttered, between confusion and amazement. [Right master, the system is real] [The system will help master become the richest man in this world] [The system will start the game to become a tycoon!] [Your level is level one] [The system will send some money into your bank account] [The money can only be spent on starting a business, not on personal consumption] [Every time the money is spent, you will only receive 50% of the money for personal consumption] [Now create your own business, or invest in other people's business, you are free to use the money only in the business field] [Have fun!]

**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.

The imprisonment of Morpheus, also known as The King of Dreams, who is captured by an occult ritual and held captive for decades. Finally breaking free, Morpheus returns to his realm, the Dreaming, only to find it in disarray and his powers diminished. As Morpheus embarks on a quest to restore his kingdom, he encounters a diverse array of characters, both mythical and mundane. He interacts with other members of the Endless, a group of powerful entities that personify aspects of existence, such as Death, Desire, and Destiny. Throughout his journey, Morpheus faces various challenges, battles ancient foes, and navigates the intricate web of dreams and reality. He explores different realms, including those inhabited by gods, demons, and fantastical creatures, all while grappling with his own identity and purpose. It explores profound themes such as the nature of dreams, the power of storytelling, the human capacity for both creation and destruction, and the complexities of the human psyche. Morpheus encounters mortals whose lives are intricately connected to the realm of dreams, and their interactions shed light on the profound impact dreams have on individuals and the collective consciousness. Morpheus undergoes personal transformations, grows in wisdom, and confronts his own vulnerabilities. It delves into the cyclical nature of existence and the inevitable cycles of life, death, and rebirth. Morpheus faces a momentous decision that will shape the fate of the Dreaming and its inhabitants. He must confront his past actions and make sacrifices that will forever alter the course of his realm and his own existence.

When the revolutionary VR game “Eden Online" launches, millions log in to chase glory, then the logout button turns red. Jayden Cross, a broke high-school gamer, wakes to find himself inside a digital world where death means deletion. A voice whispers in his head: [Survival System Activated. Level up by outlasting others.] As monsters and players slaughter each other, Jayden discovers his “System” evolves by absorbing fallen data, and it’s slowly changing him. With Luna, a silver-haired hacker searching for her missing brother, and Eli, a timid strategist, Jayden fights through Eden’s deadly zones to confront the hidden Game Master. But the truth waiting in the Core Tower is worse than death: Eden was never just a game. It’s a human-mind experiment, and Jayden himself is part of the code. When the world collapses, Jayden sacrifices everything to free the survivors. A year later, as society rebuilds, the line between digital and real begins to blur again, vanished people, glowing eyes, whispers of Eden’s return, and from the static, a familiar voice calls: [System Online. Welcome back, Host.] Now hunted by those who fear him and haunted by the girl he lost, Jayden must face the reborn system spreading through the real world, and the terrible truth that to save humanity, he might have to become the very thing he swore to destroy.