if we had 5 more minutes

My peaceful short life had been quickly cut off by a band of bandits that had raided my village, killing my father and capturing my mother. The bandit leader took a fancy to me and decided to make me one of them because of my face, for reasons unknown to me, but this was only the start of my journey. The more I grew up the more I realized that I had no talent, I was as ordinary as I could be, with no inherited memories, no old masters to help me improve my talent, no legacies left behind, no locked bloodlines that would burst into activity when I was in danger. But I still had something that most people didn't have. A stubbornness that many wouldn't possess, the stubbornness and sense of danger that I got for life after I saw my father die in front of me. And with that, I shall predate upon those that are more talented than me. I shall walk forward and reach the apex of the world, not because I want to protect anyone, but because that's simply what I want to do! Regardless of the methods that I have to use or the people that I have to push out of my way!

Gabriel Marchesi is a brilliant criminal defense attorney with a dark secret, he’s the trusted legal advisor to the Russo crime family. For years, Gabriel has expertly balanced his dual life, manipulating the legal system to protect the mob while maintaining the illusion of respectability. But his carefully constructed world begins to unravel when Anthony Marino, a Russo accountant, turns informant, armed with evidence that could expose the family’s secrets and Gabriel’s role in laundering their money. With federal prosecutor Elliot Kane closing in and Marino under government protection, the Russo family demands Gabriel silence the traitor by any means necessary. As the pressure mounts, Gabriel faces scrutiny from the Bar Association, which threatens to disbar him for misconduct. Allegra Russo, the ruthless heir to the family empire, makes it clear that failure is not an option, forcing Gabriel into a perilous game of manipulation, deceit, and survival. As Gabriel dives deeper into the darkness, his moral compass falters. Each decision pulls him further into a web of betrayal and violence, blurring the line between loyalty and self-preservation. Haunted by his choices and the growing threat of exposure, Gabriel must confront an impossible question: how far is he willing to go to protect himself and the family he serves? Set in the shadowy underworld of Chicago, This book is a gripping legal thriller about ambition, loyalty, and the cost of living a double life. As Gabriel’s worlds collide and the stakes reach a deadly peak, he’ll discover that some lines, once crossed, can never be undone.

After a chaotic press conference, Kalix Owen was taken away by a group of thugs sent by his father who had abandoned him as a child. He was locked up in a desolate warehouse and brutally beaten. Amidst despair and burning anger, he closed his eyes, believing that this was the end of everything. However, Kalix's death did not happen. In that darkness, a mechanical voice echoed within his mind, breathing new life into him. Determined, he vowed not to let those who had wronged him escape unscathed. With the help of the system, Kalix began his journey of revenge.

The award for the most trashy son-in-law goes to Jayson Wade of Jade City. No one could compare. To a man whose five children belong to another. To a man who freeloaded from his wife for 25 years. To a man who spent 25 years in his wife's kitchen without getting a job. A man who knew that he was cuckolded and still tolerated it for 25 years. What worse son-in-law could one ask for? Who could be more trashy than Jayson Wade? But all that changed when Jayson Wade transmigrated 25 years from the future with fifty years of his memories on Earth intact. To make those who made his former self die miserably. #Enjoy Jayson Wade Rise to glory

Marco, a poor student who struggles to make ends meet and win the respect of those around him. On the day of his 18th birthday, he is humiliated and bullied by a member of the basketball team while working to earn extra money. Just when he thinks his fortunes couldn't get any worse, he receives a phone call from a girl he has been trying to impress but instead is mocked by her. As he's about to give up, a message arrives showing that 100 million dollars have been transferred to his account. This sudden change in fortune opens up new opportunities for Marco, giving him the chance to pay off his debts, buy a new apartment, and even take the girl he likes to the cheerleading team captain's birthday party, showing her that he is more than just a poor loser.

Jake Frederick was a typical weak, poor, live-in son-in-law of the Kent family. His daily life was filled with struggle, pain and humiliation. The members of the Kent family never gave approval for anything he did, no matter how good! When he thought his life would only get more miserable after being thrown out on a stormy night, he woke up in a hospital and found out that he was the long lost heir to the Frederick Conglomerate. Now, he was back and ready to make everyone who made his life miserable bow at his feet!

Theodore, a humble man whose life would suddenly turn with the falling star that guides his destiny. Guided by the wise man Eamon, Theodore will unlock mysteries that span from heaven to earth. Having endless support from his mother, at dawn, he starts his journey for his transformation—propelled by a call from heaven. In company with some of the finest companions—Compassionate Healer Mariel, Grieving Caleb, and Storyteller Aria—Theodore's journey through forest, valley, and town turns into a quest to inspire hope and unity. Their path takes them well into the mountains and then through the celestial gateway, which pitches them against deep personal trials, till they come out stronger in a world full of infinite possibilities. Dark defeat, proving one's worthiness at the Gate of Eternity—such is the mission to restore the balance of the celestial realm to Theodore and his friends. By his wise rule, as years pass, his children grow older, his daughter Lyra succeeds him to take over, leading the prosperous celestial kingdom with innovation and unity that radiates light into the legacy. But once again, their world is threatened because, in his dark obsession, Damien has managed to open up the gate of the underworld, causing chaos throughout the realm. Elara, a descendant of Theodore, rises to reclaim balance. Much braveness at the cost of sacrifice—she seals the gate, not allowing the works of her ancestors to go in vain. Then comes the turn of the kingdom heiress, Ariadne, guided by ancient prophecies that warn her of resurgent darkness. With the celestial relic, she leads her people in a final battle against encroaching shadows. And through sacrifice and unity, Ariadne attains lasting peace, thus defining her times: resilient and united against trials that forge the fate of their world.

What do people regret the most? Not what we did. Until the last moments of life, we regret most things we have not done. Kent knows he only has 6 months to live, so he decides to experience life. He didn't want his life to end with many regrets.

[My second story; ”Michael Scofield Has Returned!”, has been on hot cake! Do check it out and get completely hooked] Julian, a penniless nobody from England— for over five years lived in a certain part of the world that believes being poor is an absolute sin. Living with his family in-laws for over four years and losing his job as a part-time waiter of five years, Julian was stunned by an instant divorce from his wife, which changed the course of events. Julian turned the stumbling blocks thrown at him into stepping stones to become victorious and make his oppressors bow to him and swallow their words at his feet when they realized he had always had their fates in his hands. The story of Julian explicitly unleashed the journey of a weak underestimated son-in-law who clinged back to his roots when all wrongly presumed that life was done with him... Unknown to all, fate hasn't begun with him yet…

Raymond Winston is the abandoned son of the Winston family, after surviving ten years away from home. With news that he has just one more year before he dies of an incurable sickness, Raymond is forced to marry into the Brooks family as a live-in- son-in-law and is despised even more there. Determined to get revenge on all of the people that had harmed him, Raymond keeps his identity hidden until the right time. Who would have imagined that the weak and dying son-in-law is the supreme boss that has all the rich family eager to meet and please?