Hidden Gem

The war that had raged for years had now ended under Ludwig Harold's short leadership. After five years on the battlefield, he prepared for his return. He remembered his engagement to Lyra Winter. Anger immediately overwhelmed him when he learned they were trying to arrange Lyra's marriage to another man. "Give me back my 10 million dollars, and then you can marry Lyra Winter!" A man's shout completely shook him.

In the quiet town of Crestwood, nestled deep within the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, a chilling legend had haunted the residents for generations. It was a tale that sent shivers down spines, a story spoken in hushed tones around flickering bonfires on the night of the autumn equinox—a night when the boundary between the known and the unknown blurred, and the very air seemed charged with an eerie energy. The legend spoke of the "Footprint," an enigmatic and unsettling phenomenon that occurred like clockwork, as reliable as the seasons themselves. Every year, on that fateful night, the Footprint would reappear, etching itself into the rocky soil near the edge of town. It was a single, enormous footprint, larger than any man's, with distinct arches and toes that appeared impossibly human. And yet, it was a relic from the past—a past filled with mystery, uncertainty, and dread. What secrets did the otherworldly glow and the reemergence of the Footprint hold?

Damien, a trash and nobody suddenly became the adopted prince of Santa Eyre. He now has more power and influence than all the elites that had bullied and looked down on him in the past. Everyone who once kicked him when he was down will now have to bow to him as they call him "Prince". It is time for this strange "man" to show the world what it means to be The Lord of Origins"

Transfered to a new school, Andrew fell for the school's hottest girl, Bella. Maybe the was his first mistake to begin with. Bella was a player and everyone knew this, everyone except Andrew. Time actually revealed Bella's true nature, but by then, it was already too late. Andrew had faced lots of beaten from Bella's secret boyfriend and admirer's, Andrew was accused to have raped Bella, by Bella's friend, yet she never defended him. Andrew lost Jessica, the only woman who loved him genuinely, but the worst? Andrew lost his mother, because Bella tricked him into giving her his mum's med money. It was all a bumpy ride for a good boy, and now… his back, his back to take his revenge on every soul that contributed to his suffering and the death of his mother.

Amongst the wedding visitor, a masculine voice boomed and said after the priest declaration. "I have something to say, my daughter would never be getting married to a bastard." Declan Rowland was broken and shattered on the inside. Right at the altar, his bride was snatched all because he had unclear speech and couldn't fit in. Life was hell for Declan until he discovered himself. Find out his once place of rejection became his abode of vindication.

"Son?" His face brightened. He was an orphan, despised by everyone in society. The only one that he thought he loved betrayed him on their wedding anniversary. Turned out that the wedding ring that he was supposed to deliver was meant for his wife. He was at the tip of his suffering when he could no longer see the light at the end of the tunnel. The heir of the richest group in the city came to his rescue. But it turned out that he recognized his birthmark. "Son?" He exclaimed at the sight of it. Knowing that it could only be his long thought dead son.

The world is a place of technological advancement, but the true catalyst of that technology is hidden deep in the shadows and secret societies of civilization. Tisane was just an ordinary human whom was trying to make a living in the society. Until an incident helped to suddenly reveal the truth of what he was truly capable of. He found out that he was actually a mutant, one of the few humans that had evolved to possess and exhibit powerful supernatural abilities. With this discovery, Tisane became exposed to a hidden world that he never thought existed. A world of mutants like himself! And in this hidden world, he began to mingle and interact with other mutants, whom he challenged, fought and made friends with. He was registered into a hierarchical global system through which mutants were managed and made to grow stronger. He began to discover the true reason why mutants actually existed, and it was to protect humanity from monstrous creatures that existed in the outer realms of the earth. Creatures of extreme savagery and terrifying abilities, these monsters threatened to swallow up humanity in abominable carnage.

"We'd like you to come with us to the station immediately," Vanessa's heart began to beat faster, "I don't understand," she said, "What for?" "Mrs Spencer, you're wanted as a prime suspect in the murder of your husband, Mr Christopher Wesley. You need to come with us to the station for questioning. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you do or say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. I suggest you don't try to resist. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you?" Vanessa's jaw dropped. Christopher was dead! It was impossible to believe. She'd just spoken to him that afternoon. It had to be a mistake. She nodded, "I…. I…. I need to call my lawyer," she said, when she finally found her tongue," "Ma'am, you can do that at the station. Turn around, please," —----------- Politician and governorship candidate, Christopher Wesley is dead; shot in the head right in his own house. The killer is unknown, but the police have a suspect —his estranged wife, Vanessa Spencer Detective Alaric Harper and his partner are placed in charge of this case and at first Alaric is certain that Vanessa had killed her husband. Her motive? He's not sure of. When Vanessa begins to get calls from an unknown person wanting money he claims Christopher had stolen, Alaric has no choice but to accept that their killer is yet to be found. He is determined to get to the bottom of this case and he's sure that he will, but one thing he never expected — falling for Vanessa.

Riko George, a student of Archeology, believes that in this world there are living mythological creatures. For Riko, they are not just fairy tales. As a result of Riko's passion for reading and watching fantasy films, a 22-year-old youth is desperate to go through the forest which is believed to be a gateway to another dimension. However, is Riko's assumption about mythological creatures really real or just a hallucination? Will Riko be able to prove to her friends her opinion?

Jake was the last son of Robinson Osborne, the popular billionaire in Luckham. Despised and hated by everyone, even his father, he was forced to flee from his family after the shocking demise of his mother, the only person who cared about him. He met Georgina, a beautiful college girl and fell in love with her. Out of his love for her, he sacrificed his life savings to ensure that she completes her education. A few years later, they got married, but his true identity remained a secret known to him and him alone. He submitted everything he had left home with, just to make sure that Georgina succeeded in her dreams. After all his sacrifices for her, on the 3rd marriage anniversary, he came home and caught his beloved wife cheating with Jackson, a wealthy gold merchant. Worse came to worse when she shoved a shocking divorce letter to his face, ignoring the heartbreak she had caused him. Just when he thought all hope was lost, here comes his father, apologizing for his mistakes and offering him the position of the ONE-TRUE HEIR of his empire.