Old Men Kissing

He opened his eyes to the unfamiliar surroundings, green grasses as long as two grown men stretched as far as the eyes could see before he could make sense of what was happing he felt a piercing pain in his chest a green razor like arm extended out of his chest blood gushing everywhere turning back he only managed to utter the words “is that a mantis” ********************* hello everyone, trust me this book gets better as it goes on so pls be patient

After the death of his father and the pathetic health impediment of his mother, Mark Austin is faced with the harsh certitudes that come with the obligations of manhood. His journey into the hourly-burly of hustling began after he was forced to sell the only home his father left behind to foot the bill of his mum at the hospital. He began working as a Chef in one of the topmost restaurants in Chicago. Regardless, while being paid peanuts he was shamefully treated, belittled, and abhorred. As a result of his adaptation to the life of luxury that he enjoyed when his father was still alive, the ill-treatment and discomfiture he received from those who came to eat at the restaurant came as a poultice on his face and this made the transition from his once naive personality to one backhanded and tough-skinned rapid. He now hated everyone in the whole world! Soon enough he was smiled upon by providence as he became the only dernier resort to the whereabouts of the wife of the wealthiest billionaire’s in Chicago after she was abducted by armed men What will be his rejoinder when he stands face to face with the same anonymous individuals who exterminated his dad? Will he feel elated when he is reimbursed for all his exertion and toils when he was offered as his wife the billionaire's daughter and half of the cities in Chicago? A new lease of life you might diagnose!

"Name's Andrew Lapis, bud. Just your run-of-the-mill guy coasting through a mundane existence. My family? As average as they come, all huddled under the drab roof of a cookie-cutter house. University? Yep, I'm there too, pulling down grades that'd make any 'ordinary' student proud. Except for Logic Reasoning. Turns out, I've got a knack for that—extraordinarily good, if you ask me. My nightly routine? Well, it's a real nail-biter. Me and my buddy, we hit up the same old coffee shop, play the same old card games. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm no slouch when it comes to those cards. You could say I've got some pretty extraordinary skills up my sleeve. But here's the kicker—life was as dull as dishwater, or at least it used to be. That was until I stumbled upon certain people that turned my world from yawn-inducing ordinary to a whirlwind of the extraordinary. My reality? It flipped like a pancake on a hot griddle. Gone were the days of ordinary, replaced by a high-stakes world of dirty dealings and opulent casinos. So yeah, you could say my life went from poker nights to playing dirty, but in the swankiest casinos you ever did see."

They call him the Goldmaster, the Unknown Billionaire, the Doctor, the Martial Arts Master—Henry, a man cloaked in mystery, his true identity a puzzle to all. Hiding behind a humble facade, he lives an ordinary life until his girlfriend, lured by wealth, betrays him for another man. Reeling from the heartbreak, Henry is summoned by a revered mentor with a peculiar task: deliver a critical medicine to his ex. On this mission, Henry made an encounter with Sophia who was drugged, and so under the influence it lead to a sparks of a fleeting one night stand with her. But this woman is no stranger to danger—she soon enlists Henry as her bodyguard because of the multiple assassination attempts on her. As threats mount, Henry uncovers a chilling connection: the one hunting her is linked to the shadowy figure he’s hunted for years, the true killer of his father. years back Henry father was killed, alongside him, but henry suddenly woke up with multiple powers, which had made him a man of different identity. the men were unknown, and since then henry had been on a hunt for them, with the mindset to lay revenge on every each one of them who were involved.

Seventeen years old and just starting his senior year at a new school in a new town. Beau Hayes, was looking forward to a normal life and doing things like making friends, getting a job, graduating, looking for colleges and finding a relationship. Unfortunately for Beau, a single night turns everything around. Waking up in the dead of night feeling different with new abilities and a hunger he had never felt before, Beau must now learn about his new transformation. He must undergo many trials to survive an ongoing war in a new word, avoid the vampiric council's radar after being illegally created, and find his creator to uncover the truth behind his creation. He was in for the time of his life, but not the time he expected nor wanted.

Seven year old Felix Stark had passed out when his dad rushed into the fire and pulled him out. A bloodshed like never before but every beginning has an end and they were lucky to see the end but a happy feared, rich and respected family was torn. With his memory wiped out, Felix Stark grew away from his parents, bullying was a daily bread for him, but when he was reunited with his family, a lot was bound to change. How much more when he regains his memory? Another war might be brewing for his kind.. but all of that was tied to one amulet around his neck...

Riyan who is a fox spirit, when he was 15, he was tricked to think that the sky god of Azara saved his life, to repay that he went to Azara, the Sky realm. In other words, his soul transmigrated into the body of a war god, who was blind. Sky king had promised to let him go when his son ascends the throne. He trained to death off in order to become most powerful war god. He changed the previous image of Asuna as war mad person. He fulfilled all the things Sky king asked and when he thought he could finally go home. He was backstabbed. Later thinking that there was no purpose left in his life. He went to Styx Bridge and jumped from there. Instead of perishing, he woke up in his home. Dungeons opened when he was 5 years old on Earth, But not on Ankara the land of demons. He visited a dungeon and ended up beating a fake boss and won a system like feature. And it was just beginning. Author's note: It's my first time trying to write something. If you find anything is wrong in chapters or mistake. Do let me know. Thank you.

In the land of Yigena where two suns rise and set. Four kingdoms coexist with each other. With the Silver Bloods riding their dragons as they lead their nations, the Red Bloods struggle for power. It has been like this for centuries. From the eastern kingdom of Raxes, an outcast named Ryzen, and his twin sister, Raya, faces the daunting annual coming-of-age ceremony for all the sixteen years old in the kingdom. Being born from the cursed Red Bloods, they either become the rich red blood's slave or become the Avatar. Being the Avatar means death, for whoever crosses the wall never makes it back alive. But the gods never answer their prayers; his twin sister got selected to be an Avatar. Fear-stricken, he made a drastic choice. Now he is Raya Rozenhart, the new Avatar, chained to guard the kingdom against the terror outside the wall. Leaving his old self, he faces the unknown. But his tale has yet to start when the horrors outside the wall grow stronger each day. Sent to conquest to find the people who can only save the land, he sets off to search high and low for the seven mythical criminals.

"Sandra!!!" Edward screamed in shock, seeing his wife stripped naked in the bathroom with Richard, the CEO of the biggest pharmaceutical company in the world. She had told him that Mr. Richard was just a business partner helping her grow her business, but unfortunately, Edward bumped into them when he was cleaning the bathrooms in the company. Enraged, he engaged Richard in a fight, which led to him being sentenced to 20 years in prison for assault. In prison, he got visitors. "Young Mr. Loyld, it's time to embrace your full potential and avenge all your enemies," a wealthy-looking man said respectfully as a fleet of luxurious cars parked in front of him. ______ Edward was a poor boy who worked as a janitor in a pharmaceutical company. He was always being bullied and harassed. But things turned around for him when he was given a book that had all the formulas to cure any disease in the world. Having become influential, he promised to bring chaos to all the rich men who insulted him while he was a janitor. He brought their businesses down and made them beg at his feet for mercy! ---

In a world where sinister forces reign, Jake Willson, a 19-year-old from London, finds himself entangled in a horrifying game orchestrated by the notorious C.E.N.T.U.R.Y organization. Little did he know that this wicked game would lead him to make friends with, 18 year old Sarah West and 19 year old Mark Smith, both residents of New Orleans. Before their abduction, Jake, Sarah, and Mark were living ordinary lives, unaware of the darkness that awaited them. Suddenly, they wake up disoriented and frightened, confined to a mysterious room where they meet 97 other captives who are being subjected to a series of 100 deadly escape rooms, designed solely for the sadistic pleasure of C.E.N.T.U.R.Y. As the trio progresses from one treacherous room to another, they rely on their unique skills and resourcefulness to survive. Each room presents its own challenges and moral dilemmas, testing their friendship as they grapple with decisions that could mean life or death for themselves and their fellow captives. Their friendship and trust is being tested, when a traitor arises between them. The challenges escalate, and with each deadly encounter, the tension within the trio grows. Trust becomes a fragile thread as they face moments of suspense, overcome booby traps, and confront formidable enemies lurking within the rooms. Even more devastating, a traitor emerges from their ranks, intensifying their paranoia and desperation. Ultimately, the game reaches its climactic final room, where Jake and Sarah uncover a shocking truth—Mark, their trusted teammate, is the CEO of C.E.N.T.U.R.Y. In a gritty battle fueled by cunning tactics and unwavering determination, they outsmart their former ally, escape the final room, and expose the dark intentions of C.E.N.T.U.R.Y to the world.