Hard-working Protagonist

“So this is what you really want, Jasmine?” he asked, his voice calm yet laced with an undercurrent of disappointment. “After everything?” She crossed her arms, her expression hardening. “Let’s not pretend there was ever an ‘everything’ between us. You don’t get to guilt me, Ethan. I’ve been miserable, living with a man who has no drive, no ambition. I’ve wasted enough time.” Ethan’s mouth tightened, but he stayed silent, letting her words sink in. She’d always seen him as a failure, the quiet husband who blended into the background. And now, with the prospect of a new life on the horizon, she was willing to cast him aside without hesitation. In that moment, Ethan felt something within him shift—a quiet yet powerful resolve. She had no idea who he was, what he had done for her, and the lengths he had gone to support her dreams while sacrificing his own. The weight of his hidden life, his secrets, his true identity, all of it bore down on him, but he remained silent. He calmly reached for a pen, signing his name with a steady hand. As he finished, he pushed the papers back to her, his eyes meeting hers with a new intensity. “You’ll get what you want, Jasmine,” he said quietly, each word filled with a weight she couldn’t quite decipher. “But I want you to remember this moment.” She blinked, confused, perhaps even a little unnerved by his composed demeanor. “Remember it? What are you talking about?”

[No.2 "An Intrigue Read" Novel In "Leap To The Top" contest] Lucas Baron grew up very poor and had to fend himself. One day he fought with a big shot and ended up going to jail. Whoever knew that it would turn out to be a blessing in disguise because his birth mother located him and revealed to him that he was the son of the richest man in the country. Lucas was happy to have found his real parents who happen to be rich but when he approached them, they insulted him and rejected him. Since then, Lucas decided that they would pay the price of leaving him when he was young and rejecting him now

Damien Delaney, a hardworking man, strives to please his wife. Unfortunately, she cheats on him with his rich godfather, who he works for, and then divorces him. In a fit of rage, he fights his godfather and gets fired. With nothing left to lose, he goes to drink his sorrows away when a dazzling beauty walks up to him with an irresistible offer that changes his life forever. In the same night, he inherits the biggest and richest consortium in the northern hemisphere, becoming a billionaire overnight, and finds out his parents were murdered by his godfather. As they say, revenge is a dish best served by the betrayed son-in-law.

Conrad's existence was a never-ending cycle of humiliation. Everyone treated him with contempt, from his condescending boss to his heartless girlfriend. Conrad who has been leaning on his petty job to ensure that he offers his girlfriend nothing but the best in life recently went through a breakup on the day of his anniversary. His ex-girlfriend was pretty convinced that he’d come crawling back to her asking for another chance. Little did they know, Conrad's destiny was about to unfold. Summoned by his father's company, he inherited the family empire, transforming from an outcast to a powerhouse. And everyone who had treated him like trash and came for his mother’s life would regret knowing his name.

Bryan, devotion to his wife, Amelia, a rising star actress, knows no bounds. Despite his hidden success, Bryan endures constant disdain from his mother in law. When Amelia's fame peaks, she leaves Bryan, believing she can achieve more without him. not knowing everything she achieved is all to him.

Dominic Shay was the live- in son- in -law of the Fallon family and he was greatly despised for his low financial status. Unknown to them, he was the eldest son and the heir of the Shay Empire, the most powerful and the richest household in the whole city. He kept his identity a secret but swore to one day have his revenge and make his enemies kneel before him.

Follow the story of Arcelon as he travels the magnificent world of Crysalia, full of wonders and magic, together with his classmates as they face the challenges presented by vicious monsters, schoolwork, and royal duties! Spanning ten nations and four continents, a decade of adventures, and a trove of world-changing secrets to uncover, everything may be different from what it seems. Even our protagonist is hiding a profound secret within that he desperately wants to hide. Will he soon find out the source of all the evil encroaching on the world, or the mystery behind his true identity be revealed first?

Matt's new identity would no longer be Matt Reeves, eldest son and heir of the Reeves clan, rather it would now be Matt Smith, orphan that lived alone in apartment 5-E, a public school student with an older sister that had to work abroad just to make ends meet. His family and friends were forbidden from helping him, they were not to extend any form of help until his poverty training was over. He was alone against the world; for now.

Jake Klein, a university student struggling to make ends meet, was heartbroken when his girlfriend, Zara, cheated on him with his worst enemy, Weston. Seeking revenge, Jake faced even more trouble at work, where his boss attempted to seduce him and a coworker bullied him. However, Jake's life took a dramatic turn when he discovered that he was the heir to the powerful Acrobatic Empire. But with the sudden death of his grandfather, Jake found himself fighting against his uncles, who sought to eliminate him and take over everything his grandfather had left behind. With the help of his martial arts skills and wisdom, Jake was able to defeat his uncles and make everyone who had hurt him in the past pay for their wrongdoings!

Alex Styles, the younger son of the wealthy Styles family, has spent his life in the shadow of his older brother, Liam, who is the family's golden child. After being disowned, he tied the knot with Brielle and now serves as a delivery driver at his in-laws' company. From enduring endless shame to becoming the CEO of Styles Corporation, this is his chance to show his value and secure his rightful legacy. Will he surrender to family conflicts and intimidation? Or will he outsmart them at their own game? Find out!