If We Had 5 More Minutes

Kai Gibson has always been ordinary—too ordinary for a city like Harborview, where power, influence, and fear rule every street corner. After losing his father under mysterious circumstances and struggling under crushing debt, Kai is pushed to the edge of survival. But everything changes the night he’s ambushed behind an abandoned mall and a strange surge of energy awakens inside him. With the rare ability known as Tactical Insight, Kai begins to see the world differently—patterns, threats, weaknesses, pathways to victory even when the odds are against him. Suddenly, the once-weak young man becomes a rising force in Harborview’s underworld. But Kai’s evolution comes with a price. Every step forward drags him deeper into a web of enemies: street gangs, corrupt elites, hidden organizations, and people he once trusted. Betrayals strike from unexpected places, and Kai learns that the attack that awakened his power wasn’t random at all—it was planned. Now trapped between shadowy forces that want to control him and others who want him dead, Kai must level up faster than his enemies expect. Each chapter pushes him through higher stakes: • deadly ambushes • shocking betrayals • growing supernatural abilities • strategic face-slapping comebacks • climbing from the lowest rung of society to a position of unstoppable strength As Kai climbs, he uncovers the truth behind his father’s death, the origins of his new power, and a hidden war brewing beneath the city’s neon lights. To survive, he must rise. To win, he must become more than human. And to uncover the truth, he must be willing to face the darkness inside—and the monsters hiding in plain sight. Harborview will remember the name Kai Gibson… whether it wants to or not.

In his previous life, Alex was a hero who sacrificed a lot to save those in need of help, but his life soon turned around when his fiancé was killed for refusing to marry one of the supreme magus, due to her ravenous beauty. On his attempt to claim revenge on them, all four magus had came at him at once, defeating him till he ended up dead. However, he was reborn into the body of an eighteen year old orphan in one of the four factions. With this new life given to him, he would become the strongest there ever was, and have his revenge on all four magus!

Michael Black is a kid who believes superheroes are nothing more than idiots. After his parents were killed in an attack, he loses hope in the concept of saving others. To him, power is meant for one's personal use only, and risking one's life for another, is nothing more than stupidity. Things however change for Michael when he watches his best friend die before him. His ideals change, and with his newly acquired powers, he swears to change the world, and become the greatest superhero alive.

When faced with the impeding doom of Scria, First Prince Elrand Daewynd, possibly one of the the strongest 'hero' alive decides to. . .do nothing? In fact, his desire to help it along far outweighs and impulse to protect it. He hates Scria, and every 'hero' alive would second that. Therefore, Elrand decides to take a front seat and watch the destruction of Scria, all while relaxing himself and remaining neutral. He however, is faced with a harsh reality, there is no nuetral zones in between warring entities. . .

In the dystopian City of Shadows, ruled by oppressive corporations, Blade, a young and fearless street gang leader, emerges as a beacon of hope. Leading her crew, the Neon Reapers, Blade fights against the chaos and addiction caused by a mysterious drug sweeping the streets. Vowing to put an end to its distribution, Blade embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind the drug and dismantle the powerful syndicate responsible. As Blade delves deeper into the city's underbelly, she uncovers dark secrets that tie the drug to the corrupt corporate elite. Her determination grows stronger as she realizes the depth of the conspiracy and the need for justice. Along the way, Blade forms unlikely alliances with an underground resistance group, rallying marginalized communities to rise up against the corporations. The battle for justice intensifies as Blade and her crew infiltrate the syndicate's lair, facing deadly traps and fierce opposition. They retrieve crucial data, narrowly escaping capture. Betrayal strikes from within, challenging Blade's leadership and forcing her to confront the traitor. The Neon Reapers launch a daring assault on a heavily fortified corporate facility, aiming to disrupt the drug's production and distribution. In the final climactic battle, Blade confronts the syndicate's ruthless kingpin, testing her resolve and pushing her to her limits. With victory achieved, Blade works to rebuild the city, establishing a new order based on justice and equality. The Neon Reapers' legacy lives on, inspiring a new generation of fighters against oppression, ensuring that the lessons learned from their struggle are never forgotten.

The Guardian and the Archon: The Cursed Shadow In the city of Tenebrous, where magic converge, a young apprentice named Kael Darkhaven discovers he's the chosen one, destined to unravel the mysteries of the elusive shadow. The dark entity known only as Umbra or the devourer has haunted the city for years, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake. As Kael delves deeper into the mysteries of Umbra, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten his very existence. Guided by his enigmatic mentor, Caleb Thorne, Kael must navigate the treacherous world of Tenebrous, where powerful corporations and organizations wield control. With stakes escalating, Kael faces a maelstrom of forces vying for control of Umbra's power. The Archon, a mysterious figure shrouded in shadow, seems to manipulate the strings from behind the scenes, but their true intentions remain unknown. At every turn, Kael edges closer to the truth, yet the shadows deepen, and the line between reality and illusion blurs. Can he triumph over the darkness within and without, or will the shadow consume him, forever trapping Tenebrous in eternal darkness? I attest that "The Guardian and the Archon: The Cursed Shadow" is an original work, and any similarities to existing works are unintentional.

Seven years ago, a dark giant shadow visited my house and killed my mother. It changed me, forever. Four years later, after the Mega Human experiment 2.0 went wrong, I became a mutant. I became.... "Shadow Man!" "The boy behind the shadow has been identified as..." "Jude Rutherford! Seventeen year old high school boy..." "Is he Shadow Man?" When the mutant who killed my mother appeared again to destroy me, I knew being Shadow Man was not just my hobby. It was my destiny. Now I must protect everyone I love. And I must find out why my mother died. Who was the dark shadow? And why did he come for her? I must find out all these while hiding my second identity.

Michael is secretly a 0 rank. He is one of the weakest werewolves and everyone dislikes him. In another world, he was a billionaire, but now he is useless to everyone. In this game you given a level/rank in a socaiety Level 3 - A leader 10% or Lycan/alpha Level 2 - a middle-class member 12%/Beta or Omega Level 1 - a slave 78%" Omega/Slave Michael must survive inside a game "Shadowed zone: Level 0" or he will die and never return back home. When he finds a chance to join the party with loner girl Wanessa, he finds it amazing. Another few high rank females starts to notice him and decides to join his team as his unexpected origins are here to help him out!

In the corrupt heart of New Avalon City, a slum rat named Lucien Kane is born into a world that despises him. Orphaned, beaten, and forgotten, he grows up scavenging scraps in the gutters, dreaming of power. When his only friend is murdered by street thugs working for a powerful crime family, Lucien vows revenge. But vengeance is only the spark. Through manipulation, alliances, and sheer will, he transforms from a street urchin into a calculating criminal mastermind. His rise cuts through bloodlines, corporations, and governments — until he controls everything: drugs, politics, law enforcement, and the hearts of men. But the higher he climbs, the more enemies he creates — and the shadows he commands begin to whisper his downfall. From the gutter to the godfather… from man to myth… this is the empire of shadows.

Anom, the infamous thief lord, is unexpectedly contacted for a new job: stealing a mysterious stone from a newly-appeared otherworldly island. Intrigued by the challenge, he accepts the proposal and ventures to the island, which has emerged mysteriously in the middle of the ocean. As researchers from around the world gather to unravel the secrets of the otherworldly island, Anom stealthily infiltrates its depths. However, his success is short-lived, as he finds himself trapped before he can make his escape. With limited options, he delves further into the heart of the island, where the true enigma awaits. This pivotal step alters Anom's destiny forever. He encounters a grumpy angel, is basically kidnapped to another world, and unexpectedly falls in love with a goddess. As his journey on Earth concludes, Anom realizes that a new, more exhilarating and mystical tale, awaits him, waiting to be written by his own hand.