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.

“Sign the divorce papers, I’ll make sure you’re compensated - ten million dollars. You can live comfortably when you get out of here” Those were the words that shattered Adrian Kane, once a devoted husband but now dismissed as a dead weight by the woman he gave everything to. She wanted freedom but when the table turns and the truth about his hidden identity surfaces, it’s Elena who must face the man she underestimated, and the truth that the husband she threw away is the one man she can’t afford to lose.

Kim Larken, made out to be a cursed child, abandoned by his parents, maltreated by his brother, and looked down on by his peers and teachers and had everything taken away from him. His self-worth, pride, family, and girlfriend. On the last day of his graduation, Kim is framed by Miller for theft after witnessing the betrayal of Lora, his girlfriend. He became a laughing object to the town as he was expelled from the school on the eve of his graduation from high school. His scholarship was withdrawn and he was banned from entering the college. Wallowing in pain, Kim decided to give way to negative emotions but is dumbstruck by a SYSTEM that suddenly pops out of nowhere. Why is Kim marked cursed? How did he overcome his ordeal, and what system did he get? Find out in this intriguing novel. [Ding!! You have received a new hidden family, welcome to Windsor family] [You are taken out by your elder brother to Starbucks, you have acquired Starbucks] [You joined your third sister is a Livestream, received overall physique enhancement] [ You visited your dad's company by accident, received $1,000,000,000] Reporters:Mr. Kim if you have to lose anything, what will it be? Kim: money Reporters:(...) The world:(...)

“What?! The useless pauper… is the son of Lord Crane?” The entire Lancaster family froze in horror when the shocking truth was revealed. For four years, Ethan Moreau lived in humiliation inside the Lancaster household. Mocked as a poor and useless son-in-law, he endured endless insults, betrayal, and cruelty from his wife Isabella and her greedy family. They never knew the truth. The man they called a worthless beggar… was actually the hidden heir of the Crane family—the most powerful and wealthiest dynasty in the world, controlling a trillion-dollar empire. On the day Isabella divorced him and threw him out of the house, she believed she had finally gotten rid of a burden. But that same day, Ethan’s real identity awakened. Now, the humble man they once despised stands at the peak of power. When the Lancaster family finally discovers the truth, their world collapses in terror. Isabella Lancaster—the woman who betrayed him—falls to the floor in shock. Regret comes too late. With the support of the legendary Lord Crane and the vast Crane Empire behind him, Ethan returns stronger, richer, and more powerful than anyone could imagine. This time, the man they once humiliated will make the whole world bow. And those who betrayed him… Will pay the price.

Everyone called Jared Lin trash — the good-for-nothing son-in-law of the powerful Bai family. Insulted by his cold wife, mocked by his in-laws, and humiliated by society, Jared lived at the very bottom of the food chain. But everything changed the day the world ended. When the skies turned black and monstrous creatures tore the world apart, Jared died protecting the very people who looked down on him. Just when he thought it was over, he woke up ten years in the past—on the morning of his wedding. This time, he’s not just a useless son-in-law. He’s the chosen host of the Apocalypse Preparation System. Armed with future knowledge, hidden upgrades, and an unbreakable will, Jared begins building his underground empire while pretending to be weak. Real estate, pharmaceutical power, weapons deals—he’s preparing for the fall of mankind. The world may laugh at him now. But when the apocalypse returns… They’ll all beg at his feet. This is the story of a man who went from worthless to world ruler, from ridiculed to revered. A second chance to rewrite fate — and this time, Jared Lin is taking no prisoners.

Vincent was poor, mocked, and treated like nothing in medical school. The people he trusted betrayed him, and the girl he loved left him for money. What they didn’t know was that Vincent was the hidden heir to a trillion-dollar medical empire. After graduation, he steps into his real life and takes control of his uncle’s hospitals. With the help of a mysterious elixir, Vincent becomes Doctor V, a man whose hands can cure diseases no one else can. His name spreads quietly, and powerful people begin to fear and respect him. As Vincent rises, he takes revenge on everyone who humiliated him—destroying companies, exposing secrets, and crushing his enemies one by one. Leena, the woman who broke his heart, returns to him desperate for help when her family falls sick, only to realize Vincent is no longer the man she once knew.

Alex Chen is publicly dumped by his girlfriend for a wealthy playboy, mocked as a "loser" delivery driver, and left with nothing but his broken pride. What they don't know? He's the hidden heir to a $50 billion empire. For five years, Alex lived as a nobody by his grandfather's orders—a test to understand the real world. Now, with his grandfather dying and enemies circling, it's time to reclaim his throne. They laughed when he had nothing. They'll kneel when they discover the truth. The dragon has awakened. And he remembers every face that humiliated him.

Aurelia once pursued Alexander passionately in college, eventually marrying him after graduation. Together, they founded Aurelia Cosmetics, with Alexander secretly investing $1 million and using his hidden abilities to create revolutionary anti‑aging products. However, on their third anniversary, Alexander discovers Aurelia cheating with her returning first love. Heartbroken, he divorces her and leaves quietly. After the divorce, Alexander begins reclaiming his true identity — heir of the mysterious Virel family — while encountering new women who treat him with genuine warmth and admiration. As Alexander rises in power, wealth, and influence, Aurelia begins to realize the truth about Alexander's sacrifices. Filled with regret, she tries desperately to win him back. But Alexander has changed. And this time… He may never return.