I Became The Pope, Now What?

“You don't deserve this throne. Your birth was nothing more than a mistake by my late husband, so don't think any more of yourself. But if you still want to be King, then go into the territories and kingdoms outside Griffindale and build your army of followers and allies from scratch. Whenever you feel like you have amassed a huge following enough to seize the throne away from me, then you can come back to fight for it. But from now on, you are on exile.” “The throne belongs to me, Stepmother. Nevertheless, I will do as you ask. But rest assured, for what you've done, I will return—not just for my throne, but also for your head.” “While the Queen fumed with rage in her private chamber, Cyrus emerged from her quarters wearing a satisfied grin, knowing his destiny was now set in stone. He would one day become king, no matter what.” -------- This is my first novel on the platform, so my pacing and world-building aren't the best, but it gets better with time. The story is set in a medieval world, somewhere in an alternate version of ancient Europe. At first the tone focuses more on war and basic politics, but as the story progresses, there will be more magic/fantasy elements added - like dragons, witches and fables. If you enjoy the work, please consider supporting it in any way you can. Any means of support goes a long way for me and is duly appreciated. Have Fun!!!

Carl was brutalized and shamefully humiliated by his in-laws for being soo poor and coming from a very poor background after getting married into the wealthy family. His wife was soo ashamed of him and felt disgusted to call him her husband and she wanted a divorce, but since she could not get it easily, she started having an affair with her boss, Oliver Acevedes, (A Billionaire's son) who became her lover and lust to have her despite the fact that she is married. What happens when Carl in-laws comes to the notice that he's not what they had thought he is and that he was far more than just being a poor son-in-law...

" Finally, I have found you guys" he paused before he continued " After hunting for you all this while, you guys can't escape any longer" " Who are you? And why have you been hunting for us?" I asked him while watching his every move " You don't need to know who I am but I was hunting for you because you are the key, the key that was hidden for sixteen years. THE SECRET KEY I burst out laughing "What's funny?" He asked puzzled " We don't know what you are saying about Hyacinth being the secret key but you are forgetting something very important" "What is that?" " We are the HUNTERS NOT THE HUNTED"

What happens when your perfect life shatters overnight? Cassian Markavelli had it all—wealth, power, and a future carved in gold as heir to a billion-dollar empire. But in one cruel twist of fate, an accident robbed him of his parents, his voice, and his birthright. All orchestrated by the one person he trusted most. Stripped of his inheritance and hunted, Cassian disappeared. He fled for his life and became a nameless beggar—Paralyzed in one leg and burdened with a stuttering disorder—with nothing but a memory of power and a burning desire for justice Vowed to reclaim his heritage, Cassian survives by begging on the streets—forgotten, humiliated, and broken. Until a mysterious woman shows him unexpected kindness—only to break his heart and leave him more shattered than before. Funny how pain has a way of awakening purpose... Then one day, everything changed when an old ally from his father’s past resurfaced, offering Cassian a second chance at life. With his voice restored, his leg healed, and a new identity forged, he rises from the ashes. Now, he's ready to reclaim everything that was stolen—and make those who betrayed him pay. Cassian Markavelli is back. And this time, he's not just fighting for revenge—he’s fighting for his legacy.

“I buried you,” the traitor whispered. “Then dig deeper,” Kaelen replied, voice like sand on steel, “because I’m not done rising.” Zaria stood behind him, the wind pulling strands of her hair like fire-dancers in the dusk. “Let them come,” she said. “We burn hotter together.” The masked woman landed beside them, blades humming with heat. “You still don’t get it,” Kaelen muttered, watching the desert pulse like a living thing. “Get what?” “This isn’t a fight for gold.” “Then what is it?” Kaelen smirked, cracked lips bloodied. “It’s the reckoning.” Kaelen was left for dead in the scorching sands of Sutekh; stripped of his name, his wife, and the child he never met. But the desert doesn’t forget. It carves vengeance into bone. Now, Kaelen rises from the ruins of betrayal as something more than a man: marked by ancient fire, hunted by his half-brother, and haunted by what he can’t remember. As he claws his way back through a kingdom built on secrets, one thing drives him: Zaria. His wife. Missing, maybe dead; or worse, weaponized by those who want to claim a legacy soaked in blood. But Zaria is no victim. Imprisoned and pregnant, she holds the key to an empire long thought dead. And when her twin sister emerges from the shadows to seize that power for herself, love becomes war — and the price of legacy is life itself. In a world where loyalty is a lie and prophecy demands sacrifice, Kaelen must decide: will he reclaim what was stolen; or burn it all to the ground? OF FLAME, SAND, AND GOLD is an epic fantasy of fire-forged vengeance, unbroken love, and the rebirth of a forgotten kingdom.

Get ready to be dazzled by the story of Nathan - a once struggling individual who suddenly became an heir. Nathan's life was transformed overnight, as he entered the glamorous world of the rich and famous, leaving his humble beginnings behind. However, Nathan's past experiences of being bullied and cheated continue to haunt him. With his newfound power and wealth, he plans to seek justice and claim what's rightfully his from those who once treated him poorly.

After the death of his father and the pathetic health impediment of his mother, Mark Austin is faced with the harsh certitudes that come with the obligations of manhood. His journey into the hourly-burly of hustling began after he was forced to sell the only home his father left behind to foot the bill of his mum at the hospital. He began working as a Chef in one of the topmost restaurants in Chicago. Regardless, while being paid peanuts he was shamefully treated, belittled, and abhorred. As a result of his adaptation to the life of luxury that he enjoyed when his father was still alive, the ill-treatment and discomfiture he received from those who came to eat at the restaurant came as a poultice on his face and this made the transition from his once naive personality to one backhanded and tough-skinned rapid. He now hated everyone in the whole world! Soon enough he was smiled upon by providence as he became the only dernier resort to the whereabouts of the wife of the wealthiest billionaire’s in Chicago after she was abducted by armed men What will be his rejoinder when he stands face to face with the same anonymous individuals who exterminated his dad? Will he feel elated when he is reimbursed for all his exertion and toils when he was offered as his wife the billionaire's daughter and half of the cities in Chicago? A new lease of life you might diagnose!

Alexander Sterling is a pauper who found himself forced into an arranged union with the daughter of the business tycoon whom his father owes. He was turned into an errand boy and was made to understand that his life doesn't belong to him anymore. He became a shadow of himself until luck decided to shine on him. What happens when Alex stumbles upon a man who changed his life for good? Will he get back at the Kingstons for all they put him and his family through?

The whole story changed after that one decision he made that raining day. It followed with one drama after another till Xavier was finally tied down with marriage. He became the wretched son-in-law of a prominent family, someone that could be controlled and used. But a determined Xavier fought his way through till he rose to the top but even after that, the drama was a never ending one. But what could make the vengeful Xavier Stone seek redemption? Read to find out The Tale of Xavier Stone's Redemption.

In all of history, there has always been a record of our most malicious moments; where you can find what the human mind is capable of. Mortal and Malignant is a fiction story based on a simple, teen girl who became entangled in the aftermath of a mass murder. With a threat around every corner, she must fight to stay hidden and stay alive. A mix of romance, horror, thriller, mystery and more! be prepared to become entangled yourself, as you tag along with Serenity Baker in my novel- MORTAL & MALIGNANT