I Grow Stronger By Eating

My name is Joe Mzalendo. Mine country is Credonia, a third-world country. Born and raised here, I loved my country just like every other patriotic citizen. As I grew up, all I ever wanted was a good degree and a good job with the government. All that I looked forward to so that I could help others and see to it that things went the right way. I had a dream of transforming my country through fighting and nipping Corruption by the roots. I thought getting in was the right move and the only way to make a change. In the end, I was all wrong. I found myself imprisoned by powers I couldn't control and forces I could not break. Without options, I watched people suffer as I did nothing. It was a stab through my heart. I had to live with the knife through my heart and in pain. It was either that and try to help those I could or die. I not only walked with death but saw it most of the time. It was then that I learned; some things are better done from a distance. I learnt never to put out a conflagration from inside a blazing house.

I thought Sofia was a faithful wife. She was always gentle and acted as if I was the only one. But when I went to surprise her on our anniversary, I was more surprised. I saw her making love to another man in our room. They even continued making love after they saw me. I was heartbroken and completely humiliated as a man. And what broke my heart even more was the reason she gave for cheating on me. She said I was just a poor man who couldn't make her happy. We divorced on the spot and I left angry and disappointed. On the way I passed through a very thick white fog and was instantly transported. I was in Smoky Hollow, a place in another dimension. I was given a system that changed my life. I had to hunt around Smoky Hollow to get coins that could be exchanged for money. I was suddenly a billionaire and I was going to make everyone who insulted me regret it.

I never thought betrayal would hit me this hard. I caught my girlfriend cheating on me with the most popular guy on campus. I stood there, frozen, watching as she laughed in his arms—like I never even existed. And when I confronted them, I was the one who got blamed. Me. Because I was poor. Because I had no influence. She didn’t even try to defend me. And when I was at my lowest, when I thought I was about to die, something impossible happened. A screen appeared in front of me, glowing with strange letters. [Spend one million dollars within three days to unlock a greater prize.] It was a system—one that could give me unlimited wealth, but only if I played by its rules. With this, I could have anything. I could crush the ones who humiliated me. I could make them pay. But I quickly realized that money alone wouldn’t be enough. The man I was up against wasn’t just some rich playboy—he was dangerous, and he wasn’t going down easily. If I wanted to win, I had to be smarter. I had to use every trick, every advantage, and push the system to its limits. The question is—do I have what it takes?

I hated being locked up like a damsel in distress. Like I was some princess that needed constant protection, but deep down I was grateful. I was still struggling to summon my powers, so if I was attacked alone I would be defenseless. I understood why Valerian wanted me to stay confined within the walls of our home since there was a protection spell suffocating the entire atmosphere that surrounded it. But I was so bored. Valerian was not there to take me out and keep me occupied with his cocky smiles and quirky comments. The only thing I could think to do to pass the time was to take a stroll around the castle grounds. I exited out into the courtyard and walked past the beautiful wooden benches and vibrant trees. Roses of every colour confiscated the grounds and it was like I was walking through a rainbow. My fingertips caressed the petals and I inhaled the sweet scent of their exquisiteness as I walked through the trails. I was so mesmerized by the area that I didn’t realize where I was going. I gasped as I reached for the next rose in my path, and it crumbled from my touch. The rest of the walkway was filled with black and decayed roses that tumbled to the ground like ash from a horrible wildfire. My frightened eyes glared out into the distance as I realized the dead flowers led to a shadowy tunnel made from black brick. A sign barely dangling from a broken chain at the top of the entrance read ‘dungeon.’ My body cringed at the sight. This was the dark side of Valerian that I knew and wanted to avoid as much as possible.

They call me Julian Mercer and I keep my head down because I learned the hard way that a name can be a target. I answered an ad for a rental and signed a paper I promised myself I’d never sign: a marriage contract. The job was simple — be the son-in-law for thirty days, take the money, be gone. The family needs a “son” to secure a heritage grant and I need the cash to buy a clean slate. What I didn’t plan for was the way Lila Ardmore looked at me like she already knew what I was hiding. Another thing I didn’t plan for was the ledger in an old piano and the way a neighbor called my mother’s name, and the knot in my gut that felt like an alarm the night someone tried to burn the past into ash. I came to act. I stayed to fix what I broke, and the longer I stayed the more I realized the man I was taught to be will not survive who I have to become. If you want my story, read it from where the dark starts.

I was the last one left, I watched as humanity's greed took over, as brothers killed brothers and fathers turned on sons. I watched humanity end and with nothing left to live for, I ended my life. Now I'm back to a month before the apocalypse, I've been given a second chance and I will not waste it. I'll prevent the death of those I love and make sure humanity survives. If the world can't control itself, then I'll conquer it and lead us to survival.

Mark Sanders worked his fingers to the bone as a freelance construction project manager. Every day felt like an uphill battle as he tried to grow his business while dealing with the cold stares and cutting remarks from Richard, his wealthy father-in-law. Initially, Lisa stood by Mark, believing in his dreams. However, as their unpaid bills mounted and their bank account shrank, she began to distance herself from him. Richard never hid his disgust, always making Mark feel like dirt beneath his polished shoes. The dragon tattoo on Mark's shoulder—a reminder of his carefree college days—became his only link to a time when hope burned bright in his chest. Mark's life fell apart when Lisa walked out. Her goodbye came with a shocking revelation that she and her father had been plotting against him for months. She falsely accused him of gambling away their savings and mishandling their money. Within days, police showed up at his door. The charges? He never committed. Richard's connections twisted the justice system like clay in his hands. Mark sat helpless as a sham trial tore his reputation to shreds. From his seat in the courtroom, he watched Lisa hiding behind her father, her eyes never meeting his as the judge sentenced him to prison.

Title: Silent Havoc Synopsis: Silas was just a quiet, often-overlooked student—bullied, misunderstood, and burdened by a strained relationship with his bitter grandmother. But everything changed after a mysterious fall that should’ve ended his life. He came back different—stronger, colder, with no need for the glasses he once relied on. And now, something dark stirs inside him. Rumors spread that his survival was the work of a witch—his own grandmother. But the truth runs deeper. A secret experiment. A voice in his head. A lab with answers. And people willing to kill to hide them. As Silas begins to uncover the reality of what was done to him, he finds himself walking a fragile line between becoming a hero or a monster. Even those around him—like Zulie, the only one who seems to care—begin to sense he’s no longer the same. When the lab comes for him, targeting his home and after they killed his grandmother, Silas finally snaps. Now he’s out for answers, but also on the run—from those who created him and from the fear of who he’s becoming. Because the real question isn’t just what he is now… It’s whether he can still be human. But Silas is no longer just a victim—he’s something new. Something uncontrollable. With fear spreading and time running out, the question remains: is this the dawn of evolution… or the beginning of havoc?

Ethan was an ordinary everyday 16-year-old high schooler. Both his parents died in a car accident when he was just 12 years old. However, they left him enough money to survive and study. He was a great gamer especially skilled in gacha games ranking as one of the top gamers in his country. One Sunday he decided to play one of his favourite games 'The Cardinal World' when suddenly a short circuit occurred in his apartment and his brain got burned by the electricity transmitted through the VR device and he lost his life at that instant. At least, the death was only the beginning of his new road to supremacy. Opening his eyes again he found himself reborn as a baby in a world similar to the game he was playing before his death. He reincarnated as the same special custom character that he created in a limited-time event with the same skills. He was also given a system namely 'The Conqueror System' which will help him in his path to conquer and grow powerful. His mission is the same as the game's protagonist acquiring all the capture targets. While making certain that the protagonist stays as a single. Failure means eternal torture inside the void. Join Ethan on his journey to rise above the cosmos and conquer all under the heavens, filled with blood and passion, mystery and uncertainty. Tags: Milfs, harem, handsome protagonist, mature woman, big sister, demons, elves, multiple wives, manipulation.

In the cutthroat world of Nigeria's elite, the Maduako dynasty reigns supreme, built on secrets and wealth. Chief Alaric Maduako, the ruthless patriarch, denies his son Zayn, forcing him to grow up in the slums with his discarded mother. Zayn learns to survive and fight, fueled by betrayal and a hunger to reclaim his rightful place. As Zayn rises to power, he crosses paths with Adanna Ojukwu, the poised daughter of a rival dynasty. Despite being promised to another man, they find an undeniable truth in each other - a love that threatens to destroy everything they've been groomed to protect. Zayn's ascent to power is complicated by his family's dark past and the web of deceit that surrounds him. His dying father wants to erase the past, while his half-brother will stop at nothing to dominate the family's legacy. Every truth Zayn uncovers puts him closer to the edge, with loyalty, family, and love hanging in the balance. This sweeping tale of vengeance, legacy, and forbidden love explores the ruthless world of Nigeria's billionaires, where loyalty is a mask, family is a weapon, and betrayal can come from those closest to you. As Zayn navigates this treacherous landscape, he must confront the secrets of his family's past and the true cost of power. The story is a complex exploration of the consequences of ambition, power, and the lengths people will go to protect their legacy. With its rich characters and intricate plot, A Dynasty of Deceit promises to captivate readers with its gripping narrative and unexpected twists.