Natalie From David Dobrik

In the corrupt heart of New Avalon City, a slum rat named Lucien Kane is born into a world that despises him. Orphaned, beaten, and forgotten, he grows up scavenging scraps in the gutters, dreaming of power. When his only friend is murdered by street thugs working for a powerful crime family, Lucien vows revenge. But vengeance is only the spark. Through manipulation, alliances, and sheer will, he transforms from a street urchin into a calculating criminal mastermind. His rise cuts through bloodlines, corporations, and governments — until he controls everything: drugs, politics, law enforcement, and the hearts of men. But the higher he climbs, the more enemies he creates — and the shadows he commands begin to whisper his downfall. From the gutter to the godfather… from man to myth… this is the empire of shadows.

Ben Akoni, a struggling writer nicknamed "Shrimp Boy" for his dead-end job at a Miami seafood shack, lives under the thumb of humiliation. His girlfriend leaves him for a billionaire, his landlord threatens eviction, and even his literary aspirations are mocked by a tech titan. Just when his world seems hopelessly bleak, a mysterious Tycoon System grants him a peculiar power: turning virtual slaps in a mobile game into real-life rewards.

For three long years, Ethan Vance was the invisible, abused househusband of the arrogant Miller family. He drove a cheap delivery scooter, took their harsh slaps, and cleaned their toilets without a single word. Why? Because of a secret vow made to his grandfather. The Millers treated him worse than a stray dog, and on Chloe Miller's grand birthday party, they finally threw him away like trash. They forced him to sign a twenty million dollar debt waiver and even threatened to turn off his dying sister's hospital life support just so Chloe could marry a wealthy corporate prince. But tonight, the three-year vow is officially over. The moment Ethan steps out into the pouring rain, a fleet of ten black luxury sedans blocks the entire street, and hundreds of elite bodyguards drop to their knees to welcome back the supreme heir of the nation's largest empire. With a solid gold card in his hand, Ethan is no longer the family dog. He is the ultimate tyrant who owns the banks, the land, and the very air his enemies breathe. Now, the Millers and their wealthy allies are begging in the dirt for a single drop of water. They wanted a war, but they have no idea that Ethan Vance now owns their very souls. How far will they crawl when they realize the beggar they trampled is the king of the world?

He was sentenced to ten years in prison. Ten years of humiliation. Ten years of hatred. Ten years of waiting. Now, Dante Morrell has finally been released. But the world he returns to is not the same. A mysterious vault has recently been discovered—one rumored to contain over five hundred billion dollars in gold and priceless assets. And the only key capable of unlocking it is a black dragon crest necklace. The same necklace Dante has carried for years. This time, Dante will not return as the powerless man the Ashcroft family once trampled but the master of the Massimo's. A powerful family well rooted in power, economic and underworld dealings. This time… He is coming back to reclaim everything that was stolen from him. And the people who destroyed his life will soon learn the terrifying truth—The man they sent to prison is the heir to a fortune powerful enough to rule the world.

Once a rising star in the Air Force, Gilbert Hayes’ life took a sharp turn after he was dismissed for past mistakes. Two years ago, when his girlfriend, Vivienne Astor, was battling lupus, Gilbert made a heartbreaking choice: he donated his kidney, hoping the powerful Astor family would help his ailing mother in return. Though they kept their promises, Gilbert’s mother didn’t survive, leaving him with nothing but a broken heart. Allowed to marry Vivienne out of his genuine love for her, Gilbert now faces relentless rejection from his in-laws. Once warmly welcomed, he’s now seen as unworthy of their family—dismissed for his humble background, despite his sacrifice. But Gilbert’s transformation from a pathetic loser to a potent legend begins when he becomes the commander of a private legion and the heir to the powerful Hayes family. Now, the tables are turning. Those who once looked down on him will soon be begging for mercy.

An abandoned egg, expected to die at the hand of nature, was given a second chance to live. Thanks to the drop of essence from the legendary Twin Physiques Creation Fruit. A thousand years later, an abandoned infant was picked up from the forest and named "Chen Tu." From here on, Chen Tu embarks on a quest to discover the truth behind his origin, how he came to this world, and unveils the curtain of secrets beyond this "realm" he currently stands.

Everyone called him high society’s ultimate "trash son-in-law." Until the day he woke up from a dead man's cell with a trillion dollar empire at his fingertips... Damien spent two years as the Kingston family’s punching bag. In the end, they framed him for a fatal hit-and-run caused by his brother-in-law and left him to die in a prison cell. But when a brilliant, top-tier homicide detective reincarnates into his broken body, backed by a god-level System of infinite global wealth. The ultimate game of revenge begins. Now, his arrogant ex-wife thinks he’s a broke warehouse clerk, while the city's most powerful billionaire heiress is falling hopelessly in love with his shadow. They thought they buried a nobody. Instead, they have just unlocked a monster. And they have no idea what's coming for them.

Three years ago, Ethan Ward was the man everyone admired. He was smart, loyal, and in love. But when the woman he trusted most betrayed him, he was framed for a crime he didn’t commit and sent to prison. In prison, Ethan met Victor Vale, the legendary mastermind who once controlled Eastbridge City’s hidden world. Under Vale’s guidance, Ethan learned more than how to survive. He learned about power, patience, and control. Before he died, Vale gave Ethan a ring— the symbol of the Phoenix Circle— and a warning: “When the fire dies, light it again.” Now, Ethan is free. The world thinks he’s broken and forgotten. But the man who left prison is not the same. He’s smarter, colder, and ready to take back everything that was stolen from him. The city that betrayed him will soon remember his name. The woman who destroyed him will plead for mercy. And the empire that buried him will burn when he returns. Because when the Phoenix rises, nothing survives the flames.

Marcus Thornwood is an inspiring actor who went to Hollywood in the hope of making a name. However, his dreams shattered before it was even shaped. His girlfriend cheated on him with his cunning cousin, Eric. Worse, Eric's sinister plot led Marc being crippled and in a mountain of debt. He became a beggar who beg for money and food. Just when he thought everything was over, something happened to him that would change his life forever. Ding! [ Activating System... ] [ Verifying Host... ] [ System Online! ] [ Customizing Host Experience... ] [ Host: Marcellus Thornwood | Aspiring Actor ] [ Host Goals Assessed. System Configuration Complete. Objective: Help host achieve superstardom. ] (This novel is in the process of editing. )

He used to be a god. Now he's a loser. They're gonna see how wrong they are. Ryder was the 12th Master of the Dark Medical Sect—super strong, like a god that was about to become immortal. Then his own students betrayed him. He woke up as Dante: a broke, embarrassed, orphaned college student whose girlfriend just cheated, whose landlord just kicked him out, and who died in his underwear on a cold street. Great. Now Ryder—one of history's strongest healers—is stuck in Dante's weak body. He works for a cheap old doctor named Theo at a bad clinic, Silverbrook Hall, and sleeps in a tiny, freezing room. But gods get back up. When a patient is dying and Theo can't help, Ryder steps in and does this crazy Four-Colored Needle thing, a healing trick that was lost for a long time. Word gets out. People rush in. Rich folks want him to touch them. Doctors either want to learn from him or shut him down. And there's Zara—Theo's sweet daughter, who makes Ryder feel things he hasn't in centuries. It gets messy when a hot rich girl he cures, Serena, wants more than medicine. But being strong brings enemies. The Daniel Gang wants his money. His ex Isla is mad as he gets famous. And the Silverleaf Apothecary, run by Alistair and his cocky grandson Smith, will do anything to stop this "fraud" before he embarrasses them at a meeting. They have no idea what's coming. When the gang messes with his clinic, when the rich make fun of him, when the world tries to keep him down—Ryder will show them: A god doesn't ask for respect. He takes it. Warning: Contains martial arts, healing stuff, a love triangle, gang fights and cultivation