Manipulative

Neil Scoenfeld, a 24 year old detective, digs through a confidential case against the permission of the government. He is faced with horror, bitter truths and eye opening twists he never expected to witness. Things weren’t what they seemed to be. People were invincible poisonous snakes he had to avoid at all costs. Or does he? @credit The book cover was from isplash. It is a free image for all. It was made by alisvisuals

Shortly after the death of his parents, Ash Heartfield got adopted by another family, which led to him being maltreated even during the great apocalypse. The inheritance his late parents left for him slowly got snatched away by them, leaving him to settle for peanuts. Ash later became the last survivor with the skills he gained and was able to survive while everyone he knew, died. After living out his remaining days in solitude, he ended up taking his life but miraculously got reincarnated a month before the apocalypse. Will he be able to protect everyone dear to him with this second chance? Feel free to join my discord server if you want to reach out... https://discord.gg/jFYfRBpk

Before the world crumbled, there was the so-called all-giving light. A tremendous blast of white and black glow broke through the skies, engulfing the earth and raining drops of what looked like stardust. It was an unexplainable phenomenon. Everyone thought it was a new weapon of mass destruction that had lost control, being tested by the countries that held superpowers. Thus the beginning of a short little skirmish between them as they tried to blame one another for it. But then, while the world was at war between themselves, it began. It started with certain people suddenly developing godly powers. Some had super strength, others were unparalleled speed and so on, making the conflict continue with a unique twist. Everything was now engulfed in chaos, destruction, and anarchy as new rulers rose and the old was slowly being replaced and disposed of. And during this time, a young Chris Cruz is thrust into the world of power struggle because of his need to provide for his family. Being deemed as an irregularity for having so much energy, yet with no proper use, they considered him a dud, a waste, and a totally worthless case. Thus, they keep him in the research division to serve as a guinea-pig for finding out more about the said phenomena. With no choice as a soldier, he is forced into missions and predicaments that put his life on the line. And throughout all these obstacles, the power in him slowly adapts, but at the same time, all of it begins to consume him. Will Chris be able to stay as he was? Or will everything completely change him? As the world starts to look different from his point of view with each awakening, eating every piece of his humanity away.

Alex, a poor but kind-hearted young man, marries into the wealthy and influential Smith family. However, his new family is not what he expected. They are materialistic, manipulative, and merciless. But Alex has a secret. He possesses a revolutionary AI system that can predict and manipulate the stock market, making him a potential trillionaire within a few months. As Alex navigates his new family dynamics, he discovers that his father-in-law, Mr. Smith, has arranged a marriage between his daughter, Elena, and a rich and powerful man's son, Gerald. Determined to protect Elena and their love, Alex must confront the Smith family. But Alex's ambitions go far beyond just protecting his loved ones. He plans to use his system to acquire the Smith family's company and make them pay for their cruelty. And that's just the beginning. He sets his sights on acquiring other powerful companies, including tech giants. With his system's help, Alex becomes a force to be reckoned with in the business world. He buys luxurious cars, mansions, and private islands, and lives a life of opulence and excess. But as Alex's wealth and power grow, so do the stakes. He must navigate the complex web of corporate politics and avoid the enemies he's making along the way. And all the while, he must keep his system a secret, lest it fall into the wrong hands. Will Alex be able to achieve his ambitions and protect his loved ones? Or will his thirst for power and revenge consume him?

On a hellish night, a secluded village is annihilated by a brutal Beast Man massacre. From the ruins, Roy Jecoriah (20), once a cheerful youth, is forced to dig up the corpses of his own family. On the brink of death, his despair awakens an ancient power called Martyr’s Blood Art, an ability to weaponize blood into deadly anti-magic. But every use comes at a cruel cost, his happy memories are erased piece by piece. With his remaining companions, Ivan, a cynical swordsman, Henry, a steadfast knight, and Faried, a cold sharpshooter, Roy wages a desperate guerrilla war. What begins as revenge soon grows into something far greater, as they build a sanctuary for humanity and uncover the truth behind their near extinction. The massacre was no accident. The Elves, beautiful and manipulative rulers of global power, are secretly orchestrating the genocide, using Beast Men as pawns. As Roy fights back, he ventures to the Dark Continent and uncovers a shocking truth. The feared Demons are humanity’s last allies, bound by an ancient pact forged through sacrifice. But victory demands everything. One by one, Roy loses his friends. Henry and Faried fall, and with each battle, his memories fade. Grief and power twist him into something far darker than the monsters he fights. In the end, humanity rises again with the Demons’ help, but at a devastating cost. Roy claims the throne, not as a hero, but as a tyrant. His kingdom stands on blood and sacrifice, and the boy he once was is long gone, erased by the very power that saved his people.

Adrian Vale’s life was shattered when his father disowned him, sending him into the shadows of the world he once dominated. But now, five years later, he returns—not as the disgraced heir, but as a self-made billionaire with one goal in mind: to take back what was stolen from him. What he doesn't expect, however, is the twist of fate that awaits him. His ex-fiancée, Emma Caldwell, is now engaged to his ruthless stepbrother, Victor, the very man who helped frame Adrian for a crime he didn’t commit. Fueled by a thirst for revenge and the scars of betrayal, Adrian infiltrates their world, determined to tear everything down. But as he gets closer to Emma, the woman he never truly stopped loving, the lines between revenge and forgiveness begin to blur. Emma is not the woman he thought she was—she’s trapped in Victor’s manipulative grasp, just as much a victim as Adrian was. As dark secrets unravel and alliances shift, Adrian and Emma find themselves forced to confront a shocking truth: Victor may not even be Adrian’s stepbrother. With their pasts hanging over them, Adrian and Emma must choose—will they allow love to heal their wounds, or will Adrian’s thirst for revenge destroy them both? The stakes are higher than ever as betrayal runs deep, and the game of revenge becomes more dangerous than ever. Can Adrian and Emma overcome the past and fight for a future together? Read now to discover how their story unfolds.

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.

After having a terrible accident, Clover somehow transferred to the body of a man named Aston. However, who would have thought that Aston was the husband of the woman Clover loved so much in the past. The woman who managed to make Clover devastated and regretful. Getting a second chance, should Clover play the role of Aston, or should he still be Clover? "As the richest and most famous mafia in this country, of course I will take the second option! I have high self-esteem, Damn it! Why do I have to pretend to be a stupid and weak husband like Aston?!"

They are children who seek identity by hiding their identity. They are together, but they don't know each other. They were forced together with one goal and various reasons. A surprising destiny awaits them at the end of a journey full of mystery and wonder. Will they hide everything until the end? Can they always be together when destiny unfolds?

" What! That poor and wretched pauper is Prince Ace and the heir of the Ace family? " The whole house of the Forrest family were shocked to their bones when they discovered that their poor ex-son-in-law, David Brighton who they had maltreated, humiliated and thrown out of their home is the true heir to the trillion dollar asset of the popular and wealthiest family in the world. All lips gapped in astonishment and fear. Ashley Forrest, David's ex-wife who cheated on him collapsed.