Hidden Gem

The world looks ordinary cities, schools, streets filled with noise and neon but behind the veil lurks a truth few can see. Mystics walk among us, monsters stir in shadows, and ancient powers wait to be claimed. Mordaine Carrowell is a nobody. Overlooked, mocked, forgotten. Until a forgotten pendant in his parents’ abandoned home awakens the impossible inside him: the Aetherflame, a forbidden magic that fuses fire, wind, and spirit. Now hunted by Inquisitors and feared by mystics alike, Mordaine is thrust into a hidden war of relics, betrayal, and monsters. Guided by a scarred mentor and joined by a stubborn ally, he must master the fire that could save the world or burn it to ash. In a world of swords, sorcery, and secrets, even a forgotten boy can rise with mystic power.

For seven years, Derick Sekwiga lived like an ordinary, overlooked husband while quietly turning his wife's small company into a powerful empire behind the scenes. But when her charming ex-boyfriend suddenly reappeared with sweet words and hidden motives, she threw her trust at him and pushed Derick aside without a second thought. Tired of being doubted, used, and disrespected, Derick signed the divorce papers and walked away without a fight. What his ex-wife never imagined was that the man she ran back to only wanted her wealth—and the “nobody” she divorced was actually the quiet force controlling half the city’s economy. Now, with his identity revealed and his patience gone, everyone who ever underestimated Derick Sekwiga is about to face the consequences.

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.

In a quiet coastal town, a man named Adrian lived a modest life as a fisherman, keeping to himself and never speaking of his past. Beneath his simple clothes and weathered hands was a hidden truth—he was the heir to a vast fortune and a powerful family empire. Years earlier, suffocated by privilege and expectations, Adrian had vanished without a trace, seeking peace in anonymity and freedom in hard, honest work. For years, no one suspected the humble fisherman was once Adrian Locke, the enigmatic billionaire’s son whose disappearance made headlines. But when the town faced a crisis—a powerful developer threatened to destroy the harbor—Adrian could no longer stay silent. He stepped forward, revealing his identity and calling in resources that stunned the community. With calculated precision and a quiet authority, Adrian used his connections and wealth to fight back, preserving the town and exposing the corruption behind the deal. His return to power wasn’t about reclaiming status, but using his background for something meaningful. In doing so, he found a purpose far greater than running—he found a way to merge the man he had become with the legacy he had left behind.

Everyone in Eclipse City dreams of awakening an ability. I spent twenty-five years being one of the powerless. Then a monster attacked during one of my deliveries, and a strange voice appeared inside my head. [SYSTEM ACTIVATED.] For the first time in my life, I had power. But there was a problem. The system hated me. Every mission became more dangerous. Every reward came with a hidden price. When I refused to obey, it punished me. Then I discovered the truth. I wasn't the system's chosen host. I was its biggest threat. Previous hosts had all died after reaching Level 50. The system had made sure of it. Now I'm approaching Level 50, and the system is becoming desperate. It wants me to open something called the First Gate. It doesn't want me to know what's behind it. And the more I uncover, the more I realize that my entire life may have been part of the system's plan. But the system made one mistake. It gave its prisoner enough power to become its enemy. Now I'm going to break every rule it gave me... even if the truth behind the First Gate destroys the world I know.

Logan Winston, once the Supreme Commander of the Immortal Guard, sealed his blade six years ago and hides as a humble handyman at the Northern Wind Dojo. He wants only to protect his wife, Clara, even while her family mocks him as a coward. When Senior Brother Elliot forces him into a public match, and the Phantom Monarch closes in on his hidden identity, Logan must choose between his vow of silence and the woman he loves. Will Logan stay silent and let Clara's family humiliate him? How will they react when they discover the man they called a coward is the God of War?

To save his dying father, hidden Dragon Prince Leo endures ultimate humiliation as a live-in servant to the cold Clara Sterling. Branded a useless beggar, he silently bears the cruel beatings of arrogant nobles like Julian Vance, hiding his true identity behind bloody hands and torn clothes. When Julian boasts of an "unbeatable" ancestral sword at the Grand Assembly, Leo exposes its fatal flaws with a single glance, shattering the blade and throwing the nobility into total chaos. As shipping lines collapse and a terrifying shadow empire swallows the city's wealth, the ruthless Vance family realizes too late that a legendary monarch walks among them. The beggar they kicked into the dirt holds the power to crush their entire realm. Will they uncover the secret before the exiled prince unleashes his total wrath?

Gibson Ridge had it all, the looks, the love, the loyalty. At least, he thought he did… Until his wife, Deborah Greenwood, the heiress of a powerful dynasty, betrayed him with their own business partner. Cast aside, humiliated, beaten, and left for dead, Gibson vanished from the world. Everyone believed he was gone, everyone except his daughter Clara, the only one who knew her father’s heart. But Gibson was no ordinary man. In secret, he was the hidden trillionaire behind the most powerful empires in the nation. And now, he is back. Not just for revenge. Not just for justice. He is back to reclaim his daughter, dismantle the Greenwood dynasty, and show the world who truly holds the crown. The Greenwood family thought they destroyed him. They never imagined they had created their greatest enemy.

A world of magic, elves, wizards, monsters, and swordsmen. To survive here, what you need is either strength or a perfect disguise. Jonas was an ordinary Earthling who accidentally ended up here and became a swordsman under the guise of a beggar. In exchange for his light, he gained strength a hundred times that of an ordinary person. In the town of S, he trained daily to level up, living a normal life despite being ridiculed and scorned by everyone, not caring at all. Until one day, the girl he cared for and cherished the most was killed by a hidden force. Jonas harbored hatred, and it was time for his sword to taste fresh blood!

Betrayed by the woman he loved and humiliated by the rich and powerful, Ethan Kane hits rock bottom — beaten, broke, and left for dead in a filthy alley. In his darkest moment, the Almighty System awakens inside him. Every insult becomes experience points. Every slap fuels his levels. Every act of revenge unlocks god-tier skills, wealth multipliers, and unstoppable power. From a worthless loser mocked by everyone, Ethan rises as the hidden overlord of the city. Face-slapping, empire-building, and total dominance await as he turns pain into supremacy. Weak-to-strong. Fast leveling. Pure revenge and power fantasy."