Golden Boy

Kai Rivers drops to his knees and barks like a dog ten times while his girlfriend laughs and cameras record everything. Rebecca, one of the few things that made him still believe in life calls him her walking ATM machine before sitting on Chase Thornton's lap, and Kai's sister Mara watches her brother break in front of the whole city. The video goes viral within hours. When Kai collapses from the humiliation, a blue screen appears offering him the Supreme Lavish Upgrade System. Ten million dollars hits his account instantly. Every dollar he spends on righteous causes returns one hundred times over within twenty four hours and that was just the beginning of a life long quest to the top where Rebecca and her co-horts were nothing more than small fries.

In one day, he lost everything. His job, his scholarship, and the girl he loved. Betrayed, beaten, and left with nothing, Harry Farrow stood on the train tracks, ready to end it all… until a cyan screen appeared in front of him: [Rebate System Activated] Every dollar you spend on a pretty lady, you’ll get back tenfold. From rock bottom to the top of the world, Harry’s about to turn humiliation into power, debt into fortune, and revenge into destiny. Harry Farrow is coming for everyone who hurt him, and he would be having a lot of fun doing it.

“They should cut your hands off before the next ceremony. Why let trash touch the Awakening Stone?” Dante Moretti is the disgrace of Saint Lucian Academy. In a world where power decides status, wealth, and survival, Dante is worse than weak—he is nothing. The Awakening Stone doesn’t glow for him. The examiners laugh behind his back. Students spit insults every time he walks through the halls. “Even stray dogs have instincts,” Renzo Cavalli sneers. “But you? You were born useless.” Every day, Dante endures the humiliation in silence. Being shoved into lockers. Having food dumped over his head. Listening as students compare him to worms beneath their shoes. Because if he quits the academy, his little sister Lucia loses her chance at a future. Then the sky splits open. Monsters descend upon the city, slaughtering everything in sight. Lucia fights to protect innocent people, but a D-rank Blightbearer tears through her defenses and lunges for her heart. Without thinking, Dante steps in front of her. The claw punches through his chest. Blood spills across the road. And the world changes. His blood rises into the air. A forbidden voice echoes inside his skull— [Mother System activated.] When Dante opens his eyes again, they burn gold. The monsters freeze. The air trembles. And the boy everyone called worthless smiles for the first time in years. “You spent your whole lives looking down on me,” he whispers. “Now learn what it feels like to kneel.” Three D-rank monsters disappear from existence in a storm of crimson light. Now the same academy that mocked him fears him. The same elites who treated him like dirt suddenly want his loyalty. But Dante hasn’t forgotten the laughter. And this time… the weakest boy in the world is no longer asking for acceptance.

In a secluded cabin in the woods, Ntsiki, Thabiso, and Sello find themselves trapped by a group of armed intruders with a dangerous agenda. The tension escalates as Sello defends his friends against the attackers, while Ntsiki and Thabiso navigate the chaos inside the cabin, trying to escape. After a series of harrowing encounters, Ntsiki and Thabiso manage to break through a locked back door just in time, while Sello continues to fight off the assailants. They flee into the snow-covered landscape, searching for safety. However, the danger is never far behind, and the trio faces multiple threats as they try to reach a nearby house for help. Despite the attackers' relentless pursuit, they remain determined to survive. The group makes their way through the woods, utilizing their wits and courage to evade capture. As they navigate their way to safety, they rely on each other for strength, friendship, and unwavering support. The story culminates in a tense and desperate flight through the forest, emphasizing themes of resilience, bravery, and the power of friendship in the face of danger. Ultimately, the trio’s bond is tested, but their resolve to escape their pursuers and find safety together drives them forward, illustrating the lengths one will go to protect loved ones.

“You’re making a mistake,” Jensen said. Rose laughed in his face. “A few hundred dollars from payday and you think you can give me the life I want?” The room erupted with laughter as she walked away with a wealthy heir, leaving Jensen humiliated, beaten, and abandoned in the pain. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. That same night, the broke boyfriend everyone mocked awakens as the world’s youngest billionaire. Now, the elites who looked down on him will beg for his favor. Rivals who crushed him will learn what real power looks like. And the woman who traded him for money will discover that the man she discarded was worth more than entire empires. But wealth attracts monsters. As ancient families, ruthless corporations, and hidden enemies close in, Jensen realizes becoming a billionaire was only the beginning. Can he build an empire powerful enough to survive… or will the fortune that made him become the reason he loses everything? Stay and find out.

In an era defined by global competition, nations are racing to secure rare resources, revolutionary technologies, and elite talent—each step forward could shift the balance of power. Lucas Underwood, a quiet but relentless operative from the nation of Pero, is dispatched under direct presidential orders to the industrial sprawl of Berkley. His mission is clear: locate and secure a mysterious material said to possess the potential to amplify next-generation weapon systems. But Berkley is far from unoccupied. As the hunt intensifies, Lucas must navigate a city boiling with hidden agendas, shifting allegiances, and enemies in disguise. The material he's after could change everything—if he survives long enough to claim it.

Finally, back on Earth, Jake has to adapt and evolve as his hunt continues... With a huge open planet before him, Jake has literally grown wings as he begins his conquest of the local wildlife. With his newfound freedom, he finds his true Path as a hunter. All the while trying to avoid the responsibilities of having founded the first city on the planet. Oh, and bird friends. Meanwhile, all across Earth, Pylons of Civilization are claimed. Cities are constructed, humanity beginning to regain its foothold. Factions grow and expand as political alliances are formed and professional relations are created, as godly and mortal factions alike move to establish themselves as the dominant force on Earth. None of which Jake cares too much about while he finds himself far too busy doing what is truly important in life: Hunting, alchemy, and getting that D-grade evolution.

He was born into power. But even kings fall. At Ivory Crest University, legacy is everything and no name carries more weight than Kingston.Eli is rich, ruthless, and untouchable. Or so he thinks. When a classmate’s mysterious death rocks the campus, Eli finds himself pulled into a web of secrets buried beneath Ivy-covered walls. Whispers of betrayal. Notes that vanish. Files that never existed. And somewhere, someone wants Eli to suffer, not for what he’s done, but for who he is. As enemies close in and truths unravel, Eli must face the one thing he fears more than exposure: himself. Because inside the Crest, you don’t uncover the truth, you become it.

Marcus Chen is a failed building inspector with a dangerous secret. He can read the "structural memories" of any building he touches. When a luxury high-rise collapses, Marcus uncovers a fifteen-year-old murder buried in the foundation, and the killer is the city’s most powerful developer. Framed for the crime and hunted by corrupt police, Marcus must race to find the bodies hidden in the city’s skyline before the trauma of his visions breaks his mind.

Step into the magical and dangerous realm of Cadearus... The malevolent Green Spirit once manipulated kings like pawns, sparking wars that scarred the land for generations. Imprisoned by a council of mages led by the dark sorcerer Tesior, the spirit lay dormant... until now. Richard, an unsuspecting youth, becomes the vessel for the spirit's resurgent power. As he struggles to control dark abilities, Tesior's sinister plans threaten all of Cadearus. A story of magic, prophecy, betrayal, and adventure, perfect for fans of dark fantasy, supernatural mysteries, and epic YA fiction. Formats Available: eBook PDF download (instant digital delivery) Physical paperback - if you'd like a printed copy, send me a message or check my Instagram @za_id_jr Perfect Gift For: Fantasy readers aged 14+ YA and adult fiction lovers Fans of The Hazel Wood, Strange the Dreamer, or The Bone Season Enter Cadearus... and face the Green Spirit. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad