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Ryu was left in shambles when he discovered his wife had cheated on him with his best friend. But that was just the start. His father's cruel lies about his mom's death ignited a fire within him. Now, Ryu seeks chilled revenge against his wife, her family, and even his own father. Get ready for a cold, calculated payback.

Luthen Awoke as a Shard, the strongest Seven, later than normal. Will he catch up to the others, avenge his former best friend and overcome all?!

A man, bathed in the golden blood of a fallen deity, stands atop a hill, his acolytes looking on in awe. They have witnessed the birth of a new age, a world transformed by his power. His name is Marcus, and his journey began on the first day of the apocalypse. Betrayed by his best friend and girlfriend, Marcus's world was shattered. But as the undead rose, a strange twist of fate occurred. Bitten by a zombie, he didn't succumb to the infection; instead, he evolved, gaining a system that granted him extraordinary abilities. Now, Marcus finds himself at the forefront of a battle for survival against the hordes of the undead and the remnants of humanity. His journey takes him from the ruins of his former life to a world of ancient secrets and hidden dangers. As he grows in power, he must confront the true nature of his existence and the fate of the apocalypse.

Klaus Whitlock, a man of integrity and love for his wife Allison, is wrongly convicted of narcotics smuggling at the airport. The real culprit? His powerful father-in-law, who sacrifices Klaus to protect his own reputation. After five grueling years in prison, Klaus is released, only to discover Allison is now engaged to his best friend, Duncan, a newly promoted zonal director at Chimera Bank. Consumed by betrayal, Klaus spirals into despair, but fate offers a second chance. Resurrected with godlike powers, Klaus sets out to uncover the dark truths behind the conspiracy and the treachery of those he once trusted. With vengeance and redemption on the line, Klaus must confront his past and decide how far he’s willing to go.

Synopsis: In the kingdom of Azura, Prince Ryker is a young man with a troubled past. Abandoned as a child, he grew up on the streets, surviving by his wits and cunning. Despite his rough start, Ryker is a kind and gentle soul, always looking for a way to do good. When Ryker marries Princess Lirien, he becomes embroiled in the complexities of royal politics and family dynamics. Despite his best efforts, he is treated like a servant by the royal family, and he struggles to find his place in the kingdom. However, when Ryker discovers a mysterious system known as Kairos, his life takes a dramatic turn. Kairos is an advanced AI that merges with Ryker's mind and body, granting him incredible powers and abilities. As Ryker navigates the challenges of being a prince and a host to Kairos, he must also confront his own destiny and the expectations of those around him. Will he rise to become the leader Azura needs, or will his past and his own limitations hold him back?

Maxwell found himself married to the daughter of the people who raised him. He was still a kid when his parents-in-law took him in because his real parents were dead. Unfortunately, he secretly got married to Valerie and her parents tried their best to separate them. They became so hostile to him and finally resorted to setting him up. Maxwell was accused falsely for raping Angel who was paid handsomely by the Morgans. He was convicted and sent to prison after being forced to divorce Valerie. It was also at the same prison that he found out about his real identity. After his release, Maxwell was stunned to find Angel waiting for him outside the prison. It appeared that she found something that will help him reclaim his legacy. Because of what happened in the past, will Maxwell forgive Angel? What about the people who sent him to prison? What will be their fate when he takes back all that belongs to him?

Simon was the epitome of devotion—a loving husband and a loyal son-in-law to the powerful Katherine family. Trapped in an arranged marriage with Ash, the youngest Katherine daughter, he endured endless humiliation for a meager $100 weekly allowance, all in the name of love. He even went to jail for six months, taking the fall for her brother's crimes, just to keep her happy. But Simon’s life shatters when he comes home early from prison to surprise Ash, only to find her in bed with her childhood best friend. Devastated and betrayed, he learns that the Katherine family has also neglected his foster mother, leaving her on the brink of death. On a stormy night, Simon’s fate takes a dramatic turn. Nearly hit by a car, he is stunned when the driver recognizes him as the lost heir of the Heathrow family. In a sudden transformation, Simon embraces his true identity and inherits an empire worth billions. Now, armed with immense wealth and power, Simon sets out on a path of retribution. He will make the Katherine family pay for their treachery and restore justice, one face-slapping revelation at a time. But as he delves deeper into his new life, he uncovers dark secrets and dangerous enemies that threaten his newfound legacy. Will Simon’s quest for vengeance lead to ultimate triumph, or will the shadows of his past consume him? Find out in this gripping tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption.

Conrad's existence was a never-ending cycle of humiliation. Everyone treated him with contempt, from his condescending boss to his heartless girlfriend. Conrad who has been leaning on his petty job to ensure that he offers his girlfriend nothing but the best in life recently went through a breakup on the day of his anniversary. His ex-girlfriend was pretty convinced that he’d come crawling back to her asking for another chance. Little did they know, Conrad's destiny was about to unfold. Summoned by his father's company, he inherited the family empire, transforming from an outcast to a powerhouse. And everyone who had treated him like trash and came for his mother’s life would regret knowing his name.

Jacques Albert, the cool kid from high school had lived most of his life in solitude. He found company only when he is with a game pad tapping away his game characters to victory. Along the line, Jacq's friend Karl indirectly made him popular among the boys when he invited him over to the skate park to have fun. He ran into a sort of trouble with a skate gang and the only way to redeem himself is to beat Cyrax, the best gamer in the area in a 1v1... "... But do you know what else I can do? Jacq went on like he hadn't been interrupted. "... I CAN GAME." He gained a little popularity after then but suddenly, his life took a whole new turn. He was kidnapped by a secret corporation that deals with an advanced futuristic technology... The commander of the Corp was his classroom crush from high school, Cassie. He found out the reason for his kidnap later on, and in another wild turn of events, Cassie planned his escape when her father wanted to have them killed. Their adventitious run from the soldiers led him to the source of the advanced technology the Corp operates on. By accident, he suffered a deadly blast from the when he got close to the Blue Orb. He died... Then, rose back to life again mysteriously. But a strange system followed him back to his present life. With the system came serious responsibilities, as he has to use to use the system to solve his many mysteries and overcome his many obstacles. Will he be able to master this Strange System and survive the dangers that lurk in the shadows?

Five years. That’s how long Ethan Carter dedicated his life to the Hale family’s empire, believing loyalty would earn him respect. Instead, he was framed for theft and infidelity—cast out like trash to justify his contracted wife’s divorce. His ex-wife, Vanessa Hale, a national screen goddess, painted him as a scumbag, turning fans and street mobs against him. Homeless, disgraced, and beaten, Ethan thought his suffering had reached its peak—until he uncovered the darkest secret of the Hale family. His father-in-law and brother-in-law were criminals masquerading as elites, their hands dipped in underground dealings. But before he could dig out enough evidence to expose them, masked men ambushed him, leaving him broken and bleeding in an alleyway. As death seemed inevitable, a mysterious woman saved him. Little did he know, she was Olivia Roberts, daughter to Tim Roberts, William Sinclair’s best friend. William Sinclair is the richest and most respected man in all if New York and beyond, he is the owner of the largest conglomerate in all of New York, and even more shocking… Ethan was his long-lost grandson. With a new identity, a limitless empire at his fingertips, and a searing thirst for revenge, Ethan returns—not as the discarded son-in-law but as a king ready to take back everything stolen from him. The game had changed, and this time, he made the rules.