If We Had 5 More Minutes

Before the world crumbled, there was the so-called all-giving light. A tremendous blast of white and black glow broke through the skies, engulfing the earth and raining drops of what looked like stardust. It was an unexplainable phenomenon. Everyone thought it was a new weapon of mass destruction that had lost control, being tested by the countries that held superpowers. Thus the beginning of a short little skirmish between them as they tried to blame one another for it. But then, while the world was at war between themselves, it began. It started with certain people suddenly developing godly powers. Some had super strength, others were unparalleled speed and so on, making the conflict continue with a unique twist. Everything was now engulfed in chaos, destruction, and anarchy as new rulers rose and the old was slowly being replaced and disposed of. And during this time, a young Chris Cruz is thrust into the world of power struggle because of his need to provide for his family. Being deemed as an irregularity for having so much energy, yet with no proper use, they considered him a dud, a waste, and a totally worthless case. Thus, they keep him in the research division to serve as a guinea-pig for finding out more about the said phenomena. With no choice as a soldier, he is forced into missions and predicaments that put his life on the line. And throughout all these obstacles, the power in him slowly adapts, but at the same time, all of it begins to consume him. Will Chris be able to stay as he was? Or will everything completely change him? As the world starts to look different from his point of view with each awakening, eating every piece of his humanity away.

Jax had always dreamed of being an explorer, uncovering ancient secrets and technologies in the wasteland. But his dreams were shattered when he was captured by a ruthless faction and forced to work for them. With an explosive collar around his neck, he started lose hope of escape or freedom. Until he found something that changed everything. [ Welcome To The Dimensional Access System ] A mysterious system that gave him access to advanced items and rare resources beyond his wildest imagination. But he soon learned that everything was not as simple as it seems. As he used the system to enhance his abilities and survive in the harsh world, he also uncovered secrets and mysteries that shook his understanding of reality. He faced enemies and allies, dangers and opportunities. He had to make decisions that would affect not only his own destiny, but also the fate of countless others. Follow Jax's journey of transformation and evolution in this post-apocalyptic adventure, as he explores unknown lands, fights formidable foes, and forms unlikely bonds. Will he succumb to the temptations of power and ambition, or will he uphold his morals and values? Find out in The Dimensional Access System. Note: The story will start slowly in the first few chapters until Jax gets his system around chapter 4-5. Then it will pick up the pace and become more exciting. This is my first time writing a novel and I'm not a native English speaker. I'm trying to improve my writing skills as I go along, so I appreciate your support and feedback. If you enjoy the story, please share it with others and let me know what you think.

Life can get tricky for most. On most days, there's no telling what would become of one and on some days, we can tell that the world seems to be on our side. For William Armani, there was no tomorrow. There was only today, and he could never tell if the struggles of today would take him away completely. Lost in the despair of the world that seemed to be against him in every area, Liam soon realised that on some days, the sun shines really brightly as he turns out to be the missing heir of the Armani corporation!

"What is it that you want to do, when the whole world is crumbling down?" "I..." "I want to live." July 8th, 20XX the Lord descended down to the earth and brought forth the apocalypse. He opened the gates of hell and threw the world into chaos. The humanity was left abandoned to a fate worse than death by the very hands of their creator. And from there,a mysterious system emerged, granting the survivors powers beyond the reaches of humanity. Hope once again blossomed in the hearts of many. "We will survive! And then, The Heavens that forsake us would be ours!"

Blake glanced at everyone in the room. Despite how they just treated him, he went down on his knees to beg them, throwing the shame and the hurtful feeling he was having at that moment through the window. “Please help me, my sister is dying. Even if you don't pay me for being a substitute husband on the wedding day like you promised, I will pay back every single penny” he pleaded. Maria kicked him hard on his stomach, making him stumble on the ground. “Were you assuming that I would give you a ten million you didn't work for? Are you stupid or pretending to be stupid?” she fired. Maria used Blake to save her face that day, a year ago. He was just the perfect person she needed, he was a cleaner, and it also felt like he needed money. Promising him money was the only thing that got him married to her. He is just a wretched pauper, she would never give her money to someone like Blake. “How do you intend to pay back if we lend you the money? From your part-time jobs?” she taunted. “Is leeching off us not enough? Now, you want more?” Mrs Jones added, bursting into a cynical laughter. “What have you done for us? You couldn't afford your tuition fees and dropped out because of that, what should I expect from someone of your caliber?” At that moment, Blake knew that they would not help him no matter what. Standing up with a shallow sigh, he peeked at them and shook his head. What was he thinking? **** Just when he thought life has ended, Blake found out that he was the owner of a company worth trillions of dollars. Will he seek revenge or hide his identity from his In-Laws?

Adrian was forced to go through so much Maltreatment and humiliation from his foster parents, who were unaware of his secret identity, while Adrian struggled to grow his spiritual powers without realizing that they were preparing him for a much more difficult task. but when he returns to his family as the heir of the Wesley, Adrian must take on larger responsibilities, and in the process, he realizes that there is more to this world than he was aware of, with more secrets of the hidden world unfolding.

Jake Morrison had nothing left to lose. Thrown into a gutter in the pouring rain. Divorced by a wife who chose a billionaire CEO over him. Humiliated, broken, and worth less than the dirt on his shoes. Then his phone buzzed with an impossible message: "$1,000,000 deposited. Trillionaire System Activated." Twenty-four hours to spend a million dollars or lose everything. Jake thought it was a scam. Until the money hit his account. Until the System gave him one mission: spend it all, or face the consequences. Luxury cars. Designer clothes. Revenge served cold at a divorce hearing that left his ex-wife fainting in shock. But money was just the beginning. The System gave him more than wealth, it gave him power, skills, and a singular purpose: destroy everyone who ever looked down on him. Victor Steele, the CEO who stole his wife? Jake will crush his company and leave him with nothing. The corrupt officials blocking his path? Exposed and arrested. The ruthless heiress who kidnaps the woman he loves? She'll learn that Jake Morrison doesn't lose twice. From delivery driver to billionaire. From victim to victor. From broken man to empire builder. But as Jake's wealth grows to billions, he faces an impossible question: What's the cost of unlimited power? And what happens when the System demands more than he's willing to give? In a world where money buys everything, Jake Morrison is about to discover that the richest man isn't the one with the most billions, it's the one who knows when to walk away. From gutter to glory. From humiliation to domination. One system. One mission. Zero mercy. A face-slapping revenge story where the underdog becomes unstoppable.

Terry was a man who was willing to be poor and leave his luxurious life to marry the woman he loved. However, his wife cheated on him with another man. In addition, his wife asked for a divorce and left him for his mistress. While he was down, the family who had abandoned him came back to Terry and asked him to return home. However, Terry, who was hurt by past events, certainly refused the offer. On the other hand, Daniel, who is his father's enemy, offers to be his heir. He promises to help Terry get revenge, both on his ex-wife, his ex-wife's mistress, and his family, especially his father! Will Terry accept the offer? And what drastic changes will Terry make to get revenge on the people who have hurt him in the past? "I'll make sure you're ruined and begging for mercy from me when I'm successful! Insult me all you want for now. But wait for my revenge. I will repay you a hundred times more painfully than you did to me!" Terry said.

Dying a tragic death after being betrayed and used as a mere tool, the young man swore that he would never live for anyone else again if he were ever given a second chance. Yet, fate threw his soul into the body of Aldric—an illegitimate son of a king, who had been slaughtered at the bottom of the Forbidden Forest's ravine by his very own biological father. On the brink of death for the umpteenth time, a mechanical voice suddenly echoed inside his head: [Egoist System Activated]. This mysterious system did not require a holy hero. Instead, his power points surged drastically every time he made a selfish and ruthless decision. Forged by the darkness of the cursed forest, he began to crawl his way back up with a black sword in hand, preparing to tear down the royal throne built upon demonic sacrificial rituals. He did not return to become a savior for this rotten world. He came to seize the highest throne, and to become a monster far more terrifying than the rulers before him. "For the deepest wounds never give birth to a hero."

Behind the Cover of the Book, There's A Story. Behind the Death, There's Reason. Behind Reasons, There's a Suspect. Behind Suspects, There's A Questions. Behind such Questions, there's An Answers Behind Answers there's always a Rancor, Is it possible for impossible to be possible? There are things that can happen. But there are things that are impossible to happen. Sometimes we need to go deeper outside the reality. Everything has changed since Trinity came to that school. It's getting mysteriously creepy when she met the mysterious guy. Then a secret that will make her life in Danger and what she was destined for.