Middle-aged

Ethan Carter has been looked down on his entire life. He works day and night to support his wife and the little girl he loves as if she were his own, all while enduring constant humiliation for being poor. But everything shatters the day he uncovers a devastating truth: he has been living a lie for years. Just when he hits rock bottom, a shocking revelation changes his fate forever. Ethan is not a nobody. He is the long‑lost heir to one of the most powerful business empires in the world. Now he must face ruthless enemies, corrupt partners, buried family secrets, and the very people who betrayed him when he had nothing. In the middle of a brutal war for power, the woman who helped him during his darkest moment may become the reason he learns to believe in love again. A gripping urban novel filled with drama, betrayal, divorce, hidden identity, a multimillion‑dollar inheritance, romance, and revenge.

On the day of the crucial test, Lin Xuan's spiritual roots were revealed to be at the lackluster fifth level. This meager talent meant a near-impossible climb past the middle stage of Qi Training—a death sentence for any hope of entering the prestigious immortal sects. Immortality was a dream now impossibly out of reach. ​But fate offered a path darker than death. The notorious Demon Sect, in need of fresh "spiritual slaves," began plundering the weak and poorly qualified across the lands. These victims were forced to cultivate the demonic Burning Life Magic, a technique designed to turn their very essence into consumable spiritual sand for the Demon Sect's elite. ​Lin Xuan was snatched from Shihu City and dragged into the chilling embrace of the Demon Realm, entering the demonic gate not as a disciple, but as chattel. Yet, even in this hellish servitude, he discovered a bizarre, hidden salvation: the [Placement Bar]. ​This cryptic tool holds the key to surviving and progressing where conventional cultivation has failed. Can the [Placement Bar] turn a condemned spiritual slave into a demon-slaying powerhouse?

Three years. That’s how long I worked part-time jobs, skipped meals, and saved every cent to support Olivia’s "future." I thought we were building a life together. I was wrong. The moment I stepped onto campus as a graduate, she didn't just dump me, she dragged me through the mud. She chose a sugar daddy twice her age, spat in my face, and humiliated me in front of everyone I knew. I was left with nothing: no job, no money, and a broken spirit in the middle of a Los Angeles storm. But then, the System woke up. “Mission triggered: Slap the slut in the face. Reward: $300,000.” The payout was instant. The revenge was sweet. Olivia thinks she traded up for a king, but she just paved the way for me to become a titan. She wanted a man with money? Fine. I’ll buy the luxury store she’s shopping in and make sure she’s never allowed to walk through the doors again. I’m Willy Morgan, and the days of being a stepping stone are over. The hunt is on, and the system is paying for every hit.

Ten years ago, the Great War of Cataclysm almost erased humanity. ‎Shadows and Humanoids poured from dimensional Dungeon Gates, destroying entire cities. Every male child above ten was forced to fight regardless  of Ability or not. The world survived, but the scars never healed. ‎ ‎But soon after an Association of Essence Hunters was founded by rich elites to prevent the disaster upon humanity. ‎ But peace was only a fabricated word. Ten years later, Dungeon Gates broke open once again. Descendants of Zenogrophx moved in the shadows, manipulating the world from the dark. Unknown monsters and Humanoids roamed out... this time seeking revenge against humanity. Caught in the middle of this burgeoning conflict is Kenji, a boy who has been mocked all his life and bears the deep scars of this past war. He eventually discovers the truth about himself, and with the help of a mysterious system, he trains to become the one person none would ever have imagined. As a new Cataclysm dawns, Kenji must confront not only the rising darkness but the past that still holds him captive.

Everyone in Charleston believed Derek Ashford was dead, his life supposedly cut short by a tragic plane crash in the rugged peaks of the Smoky Mountains. His business partners wasted no time confirming the tragedy, clearing the way for his younger brother, Raymond, to orchestrate a lavish funeral, inherit his company, and marry his ‘faithful wife’ within a mere sixty days. But Derek was not dead yet. Against all odds, he had survived the impact, dragged from the wreckage by a retired forest ranger named Earl Bone. After two months, Derek finally walked into the grand ballroom of the Charleston Custom House, right in the middle of the lavish anniversary gala Raymond was throwing to celebrate his newly inherited empire. Dressed in a flawless tailored suit, Derek bypassed the stunned security, strode directly up the center aisle, and stepped onto the stage just as his brother was delivering a celebratory speech. Taking the microphone right out of Raymond's frozen hand, Derek looked out into the crowd and calmly announced that the rightful owner had returned to collect what belonged to him.

West Vincente’s life takes a turn from bad to worse after the shocking death of his mother. He is forced into the world of a ruthless fierce woman after being captured and sold in an underground illegal ring. Carla Alvarez has always gotten everything she wanted in life but yet she felt empty until she saw him through the glass and bid for him. Carla knows her actions are questionable and this becomes evident when her father finds out what she has done. Carla wants West but she has no idea how to express her feelings. West is terrified of his master, Carla and he tries to get his freedom instead. Antonia, Carla's rival, also wants a piece of the action. The stakes are higher and West finds himself in the middle of a brutal rivalry. What happens when West gets kidnapped by a mysterious figure who claims to have been hired by a late uncle. An uncle he never knew existed and who seemed to have left him a huge fortune.

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.

This is a story of a boy, Grey Eugene, who when he was little, made a decision to waken up, after almost being kidnapped due to his social status and face the reality of his situation head on by becoming strong enough. He lived through the decision with a determined mind and even managed to form a petty gang in his young middle school years. Due to his overconfidence, he made a terrible mistake, which led to the loss of a beloved comrade and friend. Such traumatic experience, made him to change his decision into running away from such harsh fate and live a quiet and ordinary life. Despite that, his fate came back to haunt him as he was now in his high school years. His fate came as an accusation of him being a murderer, which unfortunately, was a result of being caught up in-between the rivalry of two great business group, unknowingly. This was similar to what led to his kidnap and he had no option anymore than to make one last decision to change his mistaken fate. Now, does he go back into facing his fate which comes like waves to him, or, does he keep on running away from it?

SHADOW OPS: BLOOD DEBT By Lilitha Ntlebi Synopsis: Elite black-ops soldier Knox Alverez thought he buried his past in the Middle East—until a massacre on American soil drags him back into a war he didn’t know he was still fighting. When an off-the-books mission unravels a hidden network of sleeper agents, biochemical warfare, and shadow governments, Knox finds himself marked not just as a target—but as a weapon. Haunted by flashes of memory and a neural implant he didn’t know existed, Knox must team up with intel analyst Jessa Vale to expose a conspiracy buried deep within SIGMA, the very agency that trained him. As they race across continents to stop a new phase of covert warfare, each step uncovers a deeper betrayal—and a chilling truth: the enemy isn’t coming. He’s already inside. From decimated war zones to high-tech bunkers beneath the sea, SHADOW OPS: BLOOD DEBT is a razor-edged modern action thriller packed with pulse-pounding combat, gritty realism, and a hero forced to confront the most dangerous battlefield of all: his own mind. Trust is dead. Memory is weaponized. And blood is never clean.

Being wealthy is fun especially when you grew up as an orphan. But the seemingly flashy and glamorous world of wealthy men has hidden secrets, so dark and so diabolical, and it took Oscar only one week to realise. Due to certain circumstances, and perhaps sheer luck, Oscar was lifted from a common employee to the CEO of a prestigious organisation. But while he tries to pay back those who wronged him in the past, Oscar is also faced with life-threatening situations. Tasked with finding his missing father and staying alive, Oscar couldn't tell whether he was better off wealthy or middle class. ______ The story starts like any other urban novel but proceeds slowly, leaving hints for future events to look forward to. The story is rated 18, but contains little to no s*x scenes. However gruesome and graphic fight scenes, socially intolerable habits including drug usage, may be included, but will not be praised or supported. Chapters will be uploaded daily before 17:00 UTC +01:00 Thank you for giving this book a try, and I will try to answer any questions I come across as comments.