Kokichi's Day At The Zoo

Kim Larken, made out to be a cursed child, abandoned by his parents, maltreated by his brother, and looked down on by his peers and teachers and had everything taken away from him. His self-worth, pride, family, and girlfriend. On the last day of his graduation, Kim is framed by Miller for theft after witnessing the betrayal of Lora, his girlfriend. He became a laughing object to the town as he was expelled from the school on the eve of his graduation from high school. His scholarship was withdrawn and he was banned from entering the college. Wallowing in pain, Kim decided to give way to negative emotions but is dumbstruck by a SYSTEM that suddenly pops out of nowhere. Why is Kim marked cursed? How did he overcome his ordeal, and what system did he get? Find out in this intriguing novel. [Ding!! You have received a new hidden family, welcome to Windsor family] [You are taken out by your elder brother to Starbucks, you have acquired Starbucks] [You joined your third sister is a Livestream, received overall physique enhancement] [ You visited your dad's company by accident, received $1,000,000,000] Reporters:Mr. Kim if you have to lose anything, what will it be? Kim: money Reporters:(...) The world:(...)

Blurb – The Smith’s Legacy Genre: Urban | Trope: Fake Identity, Family Drama, Redemption | Tone: Emotional + Adventure “You’re not good enough for her, Asher. You never were,” Ava’s mother spat. “I wasn’t trying to be good enough for your daughter,” Asher said slowly, his eyes darkening. “I was trying to be enough.. for her.” "But since I am not, I will take everything, until she has way less than enough." _____ Asher Smith never wanted to inherit his father’s empire, he wanted to build his own life, from scratch. So, he walked away from the Smith name and legacy, faking a humble identity at Cornell, where he met Ava Harper, beautiful, comforting, and full of dreams. Their whirlwind love turned into marriage, but love wasn’t enough to withstand pressure. Especially not from Ava’s mother, who saw poverty as a crime and Asher as a curse. One betrayal shattered everything. Now, Asher is back, not as the broken boy you would expect, but as the true heir of Smith Corporation. And when Ava sees him again.....it’s too late. Because the girl she once resented for sitting too close to Asher? She is wearing white now. And she is holding his hand with a ring on it.

In the neon-drenched streets of modern-day Tokyo, a hidden world of supernatural creatures and ancient magic lurks just beneath the surface. For 25-year-old Kaito Yamato, a powerful Kami with a troubled past, this world is all too familiar. When the Yokai's Eye, a powerful artifact controlling the city's supernatural creatures, is stolen, Kaito is drawn into a dark conspiracy that threatens to destroy the fragile balance between humans and supernatural beings. With the help of Akane Katsuragi, a young and talented onmyodo, Kaito must navigate the treacherous landscape of Tokyo's underworld, confronting rogue Kami, yakuza, and malevolent yokai along the way. As Kaito delves deeper into the mystery, he is forced to confront his own demons and harness his divine powers in order to survive. But with the fate of Tokyo hanging in the balance, can Kaito overcome his past and save the city from the forces of darkness? "The Yokai's Eye" is a heart-pumping urban fantasy adventure that combines elements of Japanese mythology and folklore with a gritty, modern-day setting. With its richly detailed world-building, complex characters, and breakneck pacing, this novel is sure to appeal to fans of "The Dresden Files," "The Mortal Instruments," and "Japanese mythology."

Gregory is a poor, quiet housekeeper working for a ruthless wealthy man whose family treats him like dirt. Every day, he endures humiliation, insults, and physical abuse from the man's five privileged children—except for the youngest son, a kind-hearted boy who shows him rare moments of compassion. Unknown to Gregory, the owner of a powerful multinational empire—an aging billionaire with only months to live—is on a desperate search for his long-lost son, who was taken from him as an infant during his darkest days. With no other heirs and a clock ticking on his life, the billionaire is willing to leave everything to the son he never got to raise. When Gregory sees the story on the news, he’s drawn to it for reasons he can’t explain. He begins to dig into his forgotten past, uncovering a trail of secrets that leads to a shocking discovery: he might be the heir the world is searching for. But power doesn’t come easy. As Gregory gets closer to the truth, enemies close in—from the jealous rich family he served to those within the billionaire’s company who would kill to keep him from claiming what’s his. Betrayed, framed, beaten down, and cast out, Gregory must fight his way back—not just to reclaim a name he never knew, but to take the empire he never asked for. In a world built on lies and greed, only one truth remains: the boy no one wanted may be the man the world needs.

Jamal Carter was down on his luck. Broke, in debt, and on the verge of eviction, he needed a break. That's when his friend Deion offered him a ticket to an exclusive networking event. Little did Jamal know, this was just the beginning of a wild ride. He impressed the right people, including real estate mogul Leonard Marks, and soon found himself playing with the big boys. But success comes with a price. Jamal's rise to power attracted some dangerous enemies, including ruthless crime boss Vincent Morello. A silent war began, with sabotage, intimidation, and power moves being played out behind the scenes. Jamal refused to back down. He formed alliances, studied his enemies, and struck back with calculated moves. But just when he thought he'd won, he discovered a shocking truth: Morello was just a pawn in a much bigger game. The real power players were the Scorpion Syndicate, a shadowy organization that controlled the city's underworld. And Jamal had just inherited Morello's debts, including a $10 million payment owed to the Scorpions. With his back against the wall, Jamal was forced to make an impossible choice: sign with the Scorpions and submit to their control, or refuse and risk losing everything. But here's the twist: Deion, Jamal's best friend, had been working with the Scorpions all along. He'd orchestrated Jamal's rise to power, ensuring he was always one step ahead. Now, Jamal's fate hangs in the balance. Will he take the safe route and sign with the Scorpions, or will he risk everything to stay true to himself? The hustler's gamble has led him to this moment. But this time, the stakes are higher than ever.

Archer, the unapologetically bad son of a crime boss, meets Adele, an innocent girl who he falls in love with. After a drunken mistake, Archer breaks Adele's heart, and she leaves town. Years later, they meet again when Archer offers her a job in his biochemistry company. However, their past is still present as Archer's stepmother and stepsister fight over him, and things escalate when Archer's stepmother is found dead and Adele was arrested for drug-related charges. As tensions rise, Archer must navigate his family's criminal ties and his complicated past with Adele. Will she forgive his blood ties to a criminal empire, his part in her brother's death, and his whoring past which involved his step-sister and step-mother? Find out in this thrilling and steamy saga!

If I had wealth, I could do anything. And now it's not just a wish, it's a reality. Those who have deceived me and treated me badly deserve cruel retribution.

Ibis is the son of the mayor of Floris. He belongs to a family of well renowned mages that have governed their town for decades. He is expected to take over his father in the future. But a bad news shock their entire family after Ibis receives a negative result from the test that determines his magic affinity. Though frustrated, Ibis continues raise look for ways but to no avail. Then one day, he receives a gift that will make him understand a little of his special case. Will that gift change Ibis life for the better or for worse?

Aric Blackthorn is cursed by a power that loves him too fiercely, a psychic leviathan with no respect for boundaries—a Devil’s Fruit that warps flesh, mind, and fate. When House Blackthorn is torn apart by ancient betrayals, Aric must master psychic warfare and arcane combat to survive. But the power inside him hungers, and if he gives too much, it might devour everything he holds dear. Devil’s Fruit: I Couldn’t Evolve is a brutal, sensorial journey into love turned monstrous, where sarcasm scythes through blood‑dark magic and each spell is a promise of beauty and violence. Aric Blackthorn awakens in the ruined halls of his ancestral keep, the psychic presence of his Devil’s Fruit thrumming in his mind—a beast that speaks in riddles and carves runic fractures through reality. Determined to reclaim his legacy, he forges uneasy alliances: Seris the shadowsmith, Vira the mercurial envoy, and Kael the steadfast guard. Every encounter sparks a battle of senses and strategy—color‑bleeding mana webs, sigil‑etched swords, psychic pressure like thunder in the veins. As Aric climbs the ladder of power, House Blackthorn fractures under envy, and rival factions—Elowen’s hollow‑vein cult, Garrick’s iron‑sigil enforcers, Thane’s dread‑spiral cabal—seek to claim the psychic core within him. But when his psychic companion Lysander whispers that love is the greatest threat, Aric must choose: let the fruit consume him, or turn its monstrous devotion into salvation. Sacrifices will bleed sincerity, sarcasm will break bones, and comedy will red‑raw the absurdity of power.

A long time ago, Zarall, a powerful magician practiced magic and was feared and admired by all. He always carried his sword, a powerful weapon made by magic and coveted by many. An act of betrayal ends Zarall's life and his sword disappeared along with him. Many years after, his sword reappears. Who has woken the Sorcerer's sword up and what could this mean for the kingdom?