Independent

"Ever since I adopted you, you have brought nothing but bad luck on me. I don't want you as my son any longer. I disown you." Those were the words that Harlan's father told him on the day he thought he had had enough misfortunes. First, he was insulted by the girl he had a crush on for four years and next he was sent away from work.  When Harlan got to his cupboard room that night, he met an unexpected visitor... One thing led to another and Harlan was adopted by a wealthy man which made him become Harlan Smith, the rumoured billionaire's hidden son. His life changed for good and it was time to get back at the bullies in school and live the life he has always dreamt of. But then, Harlan got to know more dark secrets about his birth.

"Ciccio," she spoke, taking a purposeful step forward. "In the realm of business, there exists a strategy known as 'the hostile takeover.' It revolves around the idea of 'if you can't beat them, buy them.' Since you are dissatisfied with the way this hospital is managed and how the staff treat patients, rather than struggling to pay the bills amidst difficulty, why not consider acquiring the hospital itself?"

He was running through the thick, dark forest surrounded by nothing, but danger and right now he was being hunted. Rushing along the path while holding on to a delicate armament, ain’t a joke but, when it’s something you risked it all for, it’s worth it. "Don’t let him get out of sight!” A shout echoed through, that nearly shuddered him. He was fast, but he had to take the lead, being caught by the soldiers meant nothing but trouble. After entering a denser region of the forest, he used one of his exclusive skills. ‘Stealth’, and he vanished. “What the hell? Where did he go! Find him!” He could see those soldiers conversing from a few branches above. Climbing that fast certainly helped him well. Now he had to wait for them to scatter away, which they did in just a while allowing him to escape. Entering a castle certainly proved to be a difficult task, but to him, it was just a daily routine. He walked right through the castle halls and entered a seemingly familiar room. “Alas! finally, there’s no one on my back!” He thought, letting out a sigh of relief he entered the room but was caught off-guard as he was pinned by a girl, young and beautiful but rather stronger than him. “Got you, Prince!”

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.

I was nothing, useless to everyone. No one loved me, no one truly wanted to be with me. Suddenly, a flash of light appeared before my eyes. I had forgotten basically everything about my old self. What have I truly lost? I was summoned to another world. This was my second chance. I was brought to the other world to protect Lucia, a weak, airheaded princess, who was meant to be the next ruler of the land. She didn't accept anyone else, why did she accept me?

One seeks the top, burning with the desire to see what is beyond. One who thought he had reached the pinnacle while he was only deceiving himself, living at the bottom. And finally, one has reached the top and saw only regrets as he looked back down. For what reason, for what purpose did they seek strength? Was it a dream? Was it a goal? Was it regret? Whatever the reason may be, only those who have steeled their minds and prepared for the worst can reach that pinnacle. And it is only those who have done so that can say whether it is worth it or not. Will it be the case for our protagonists? Let’s find out in this isekai story.

Married to a selfish Ciara Shawn, Edwin lost his life savings for the last three years. He was continually brutalized by the Shawn family, friends and even the city at large. wherever he went to, he was continually regarded as an object of mockery. However, he finally discovered his new identity. Edwin's life was thrown into a new phase of a billion-dollar windfall. This new phase got him more enemies, but then the more he got enemies, the more he vowed to make each of them pay. Follow the life of Edwin Volvox, and how he survives around the multitude while still keeping to his fake identity.

Synopsis: Edward was adopted when he was five years old—a dream come true for orphans. However, his life was anything but happy. His adoptive father was a scoundrel, always cheating, drinking, gambling, and abusing his spouse and Edward. After years of gambling and drinking, there was nothing left but countless debts and four pale walls in the house. Though weak and sometimes neurotic because of her husband, his adoptive mother always showed great love and affection to Edward. However, good things could never last long. Unfortunately, his adoptive mother soon fell ill when Edward was seventeen. His scoundrel father shunned the responsibility by deserting them and ran away. Edward had no other choice but to drop out of school and toil himself day and night in restaurants, gas stations, and convenience stores. Yet, he could merely earn a little money that could not even support him to keep his head above water, not to mention pay his mother’s expensive medical expenses. One day, a chance came. One of his boss’s good friends offered him a better job as a salesman. Things seemed to go well for Edward. He got a girlfriend named Rebecca in his new company. He also had made a good friend, James, there. And above all, he got a better salary. However, something went wrong on the day he demonstrated the slide before his customers. Would he lose his job and come into the same plight again? Would his girlfriend be nice to him like before? Would Edward stay at the bottom rung of the social ladder forever? Read on to unravel Edward’s journey in this mundane world to become the extremely wealthy Supreme Trader with the help of his Super Trading System.

Immersed in the cosmic tapestry of rebirth, Zephyra, our resilient protagonist, weaves through death's embrace, embracing myriad memories. Emerging in the pages of her masterful novel, she intertwines with the shattered spirit of a sleep-deprived businesswoman, haunted by both insomnia and psychological wounds. As fate unfolds, Zephyra seizes a serendipitous moment—arriving just before the Eldoria system ushers souls to an otherworldly realm, where becoming Lords is the coveted destiny. Armed with a potent system companion, she embarks on a gripping odyssey, a tale of ambition, intrigue, and ascent, determined to conquer the celestial hierarchy and etch her name atop a world where power reigns supreme.

The sky split apart. A mysterious System descended. The world turned into hell. Mutant zombies, ancient monsters, and tyrant Lords hunt the remaining humans. Civilization collapses, hunger spreads everywhere, and hope is nearly extinct. Yet in the middle of the apocalypse, one man rises. Axel. While others struggle merely to survive, Axel awakens a forbidden talent: [1000x Critical Chance]. One tree cut down… becomes a forest. One monster slain… becomes a mountain of resources. One fortress built… becomes an impregnable city. The ruined world becomes the foundation of his empire. Together with Abby, a strategic genius with a heart as cold as steel, Axel begins building something greater than a mere shelter. An Absolute Fortress. An empire rising from the ashes of the apocalypse. The tyrant Lords will fall. Monsters from other worlds will be harvested. Even the Ruler of the System will be challenged. Because in this chaotic world, only one law remains: Everything Axel touches… becomes 1000 times deadlier. And this time, he doesn't just want to survive. He wants to rule the world.