Independent

Power wears many faces. Magic is just one of them. When a sickly noble heir stumbles upon a strange gift — the ability to see through the veil of power. He sets out to rebuild his crumbling house, not with sword or spell… but with silver, strategy, and secrets. But in a Kingdom where strength is currency and weakness gets buried, Cael Varissen must learn fast: wealth is fragile, war is inevitable, and magic? It’s far older and hungrier than anyone cares to admit. What if the most dangerous magic wasn’t in spells, but in shrewd business deals... and dangerous alliances of the heart? In a world where political ambition, economic strategy, and forbidden desires hold as much sway as any ancient power, every alliance comes with a price. This is the heart of House of Ash and Gold. ... What to expect: Slow-burn political fantasy with teeth Layered worldbuilding A subtle, mysterious magic system Romance threaded through ambition What NOT to Expect: Instant overpowered MC Fast-food pacing Harem or shallow romance One-note villains Endless exposition dumps

Due to his impoverished circumstances, Sean was consistently underestimated by those nearby. However, who could have anticipated that Sean concealed a multitude of mysteries? Furthermore, Sean deliberately assumed a life of poverty as a facade to carry out his vengeful acts.

Desmond was a nobody, mocked, bullied, and forgotten, with no family and no future. But when he stumbles across a strange glowing creature trapped in a bottle, his fate takes a shocking turn. Bonded to a mysterious system that grants him incredible powers, Desmond finds himself caught between survival and destiny. In a city where men are forced into marriage or conscripted to die at the frontline, Desmond makes an impossible choice: to marry not one, but three women, each hiding secrets, ambitions, and grudges that could either elevate him… or destroy him. But the system demands more. Affection, loyalty, trust, these are his keys to unlocking godlike strength. Every challenge he completes pulls him deeper into a dangerous game of power, revenge, and hidden truths. And as war looms, conspiracies unravel, and enemies close in, Desmond must decide: remain the forgotten nobody he once was, or rise as a legend feared by kings.

When the world goes silent, survival begins. A global blackout ends everything — power, communication, and control. In one terrifying instant, cities burn and the modern world disappears. High in the River-mouth Mountains, Caleb Cross, a quiet hydroplant engineer, becomes the unwilling leader of strangers trapped in the dark. As panic turns to hunger and trust turns to fear, Caleb must keep them alive while the outside world collapses into violence. Every night brings new threats: desperate survivors, freezing storms, and the crushing silence of a planet gone dead. In the darkness, leadership costs blood. In the quiet, humanity is tested. And when the last light fades, Caleb will learn what kind of man survives after the quiet.

"Step away. She's mine." Eric’s voice was calm but firm, his smirk barely concealed. The man in front of him scoffed. "And what about her?" He pointed at another woman. Eric chuckled, unfazed. "Also mine." The man’s face twisted in disbelief. "And… her too?" Eric nodded casually. "What can I say? A king doesn’t turn away his queens." Frustrated, the other man threw his hands in the air. "How many women do you even need?!" Eric grinned, tilting his head slightly. "As long as beauty exists, they will always belong to me." --- Life had always been cruel. Fired from his job over a ridiculous reason. Dumped by his girlfriend for being broke. Just when he thought things couldn’t get worse, a drunk driver sent him flying. Most would call it the end. For Eric Carter, it was just the beginning. [Ding! Activation requirements met. System initializing…] [Welcome to the Royal Harem System—Dedicated to building the greatest harem in history.] A slow, confident smirk stretched across Eric’s lips as he cracked his knuckles. "From today onward, I, Eric Carter, will be the undisputed Harem King." He straightened his posture, radiating newfound confidence. "Excuse me, miss. You're breathtaking. Would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"

Caleb King faced tough times, juggling college on a sponsorship and working as a delivery boy to get by. However, a twist of fate transformed his life, when he suddenly finds himself becoming a billionaire.

Kaiden, who has just been left alone because his family suicide, is now being chased by loan sharks because of the debt left by his family. Kaiden himself was almost beaten to death for not being able to pay the debt. However, while he was resigned to death, something strange came to his ears. [Your circumstances have qualified to become a master of the tycoon game system] [Welcome to the tycoon game system!] Kaiden recalled the strange voice he heard before he coughed up blood and passed out. It was exactly like the voice he was currently hearing from the hologram screen. "So yesterday was real?" Kaiden muttered, between confusion and amazement. [Right master, the system is real] [The system will help master become the richest man in this world] [The system will start the game to become a tycoon!] [Your level is level one] [The system will send some money into your bank account] [The money can only be spent on starting a business, not on personal consumption] [Every time the money is spent, you will only receive 50% of the money for personal consumption] [Now create your own business, or invest in other people's business, you are free to use the money only in the business field] [Have fun!]

In the gripping world of organized crime, Gabriela, a reluctant heiress, discovers she is destined to inherit the formidable power of "The Die" from her father, the notorious crime lord. As she grapples with the weight of her newfound responsibilities, a mysterious man, sworn to protect her, enters her life. However, the lines blur as their connection deepens, leading to an unexpected twist – the enigmatic guardian finds himself entangled in a forbidden love with Gabriela. Together, they navigate a treacherous underworld, where alliances are fragile, and betrayal is inevitable. "Kings of Crime" is a riveting tale of power, passion, and the blurred boundaries between duty and desire.

When the nation’s most mysterious trillionaire, Chris Alphonso, accidentally becomes entangled in the chaotic world of Deborah Lewis, the iron-willed daughter of a billionaire, neither realizes how a mistaken Uber ride will unravel the lives of two powerful families. Deborah is desperate her father’s empire will only be hers if she marries a man of equal fortune. Chris, living incognito beneath the radar of the elite, accepts a contract marriage proposal that should have been a simple façade. But secrets have gravity. As their fake union deepens, they’re pulled into a dangerous web of corporate espionage, family betrayal, and a love neither saw coming. In a world where appearances rule and loyalty is currency, two hearts must decide what’s worth more power, truth, or each other.

Ao Ertian was a normal, powerless, but gifted young man. with great perseverance and destiny, He was given an opportunity that no one else had ever been given before.