Hidden Gem

Eric’s simple life takes a dark turn when betrayal, lost love, and a hidden past collide. As buried truths come to light, he must navigate danger and deception to uncover a legacy stolen from him. But will his fight for justice cost him everything he holds dear?

When Lana Rey is unexpectedly chosen to marry Grey Thompson—the cold and powerful heir to one of New York’s oldest dynasties—she steps into a world of wealth, secrets, and traditions she doesn’t understand. Bound by an ancestral pact, neither of them has a choice… or so it seems. Grey is a man haunted by shadows of the past. Lana is a woman with no knowledge of her true origins. Together, they are drawn into an uneasy union that quickly unravels into something far more dangerous. Old photographs, hidden records, and whispered family betrayals suggest that Lana’s past is entangled with Grey’s in ways neither of them dares to name. As their reluctant marriage ignites forbidden feelings, every discovery pushes them closer to a truth powerful enough to destroy them both. In the heart of the Thompson estate—where loyalty is a weapon and legacy a curse—Lana and Grey must decide if their bond is fate… or a trap laid generations ago. In a world where nothing is what it seems, love might be the most dangerous secret of all.

Mavis Donard endured three years as the Sonar family's live-in son-in-law, treated worse than a servant. When his wife Charlotte handed him divorce papers while embracing his cousin Lugar, the family revealed their ultimate betrayal, as they framed him for embezzlement and ordered his execution. Left dying in an alley, Mavis awakened the Retribution System, which granted him powers based on every humiliation suffered. With his family's hidden fortune recovered and vengeance protocols activated, Mavis returns to systematically destroy everyone who wronged him, starting with THE SONARS.

Pirates. They are a group of lawless individuals that are considered as thorns of the seas. However, within them, a rose is hidden in plain sight, but as the circumstances and positions change like a tactical game of chess,will her disguise as a man work? Or will she need to bloom courageously to her full potential to survive?Join the crew as they journey towards the unknown with a hint of magic, gold, and unknown mysterious creatures. But beware, the night rose leaves a trail of blood and chaos behind wherever they go. So...are you in?My ko-fi page. ko-fi.com/the_cheshire_cat

He sacrificed everything, only to be betrayed. Evan threw himself into Damian Voss’s dirty game just to make his wife shine. But behind prison bars, he learned the bitter truth: the deal was nothing but a lie. When he returned, his wife’s family mocked him as worthless. What they didn’t know—Evan had already become part of the world’s most dangerous and hidden organization, one that pulls the strings of the global economy. Evan’s revenge has only just begun.

Caden Kelly was an ordinary university student struggling with debt, an exhausting part-time job, and a mundane life—until one fateful night when he received a mysterious System Activation. Suddenly, he could see stats, unlock abilities, and receive quests. But unlike conventional systems, his came with an unexpected perk: The Bonding System—a unique ability that allowed him to grow stronger through relationships with women. With this newfound power, Caden is thrust into a world of hidden sects, ancient legacies, and dark conspiracies. As he navigates his way through increasing power struggles, he begins to uncover a shocking truth: the system wasn't just a gift—it was a curse with a purpose.

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.

Ten years after he left Hillcrest, barely alive, Adrain finds himself in the military world where he rose in rank and firm, rising to the peak until he was named the Shadow Monarch. And now, he has returned to the city, first for revenge on all those who tried to whip out his bloodline and repay the girl who saved him from death. But with hidden secrets and savage Villains who look down on him because of his rather ordinary look, he navigates a new world, filled with action, comedy, and face slaps. Ten years after he left Hillcrest, barely alive, Adrain finds himself in the military world where he rose in rank and firm, rising to the peak until he was named the Shadow Monarch. And now, he has returned to the city, first for revenge on all those who tried to whip out his bloodline and repay the girl who saved him from death. But with hidden secrets and savage Villains who look down on him because of his rather ordinary look, he navigates a new world, filled with action, comedy, and face slaps.

A son-in-law labeled as "useless" by family but ends up revealing hidden talents, wealth, or leadership. Family dynamics shift when his true worth becomes known—sometimes in comedic, sometimes in emotional or inspirational ways. Reframing of societal expectations, particularly around men who may not fulfill traditional provider roles but prove their influence in other meaningful ways.

Alistair, who becomes an orphan at five, is manipulated into marriage, disowned by his own family and treated like a pawn by his in laws, but life takes a turn. However, within that turn lies deep hidden secrets, wars and betrayal lurking in its shadows, which ought to be unraveled. Will this Young Billionaire unravel these secrets or be consumed by those shadows? Dive into the electrifying pages of the THE YOUNG BILLIONAIRE’S VENGEANCE to uncover the journey that awaits.