Once Bitten Twice Shy

Betrayed by his own family, Carrick Aurum Gale was left for dead. But death was only the beginning. Reborn with a powerful system, Erebus, Carrick rises from the ashes to reclaim his rightful place as the most powerful Mafia Lord. With ruthless determination and cunning strategy, he builds a new empire, the Zenith Family, and sets his sights on vengeance against those who wronged him. The streets will run red, allegiances will be tested, and the very foundations of power will be shaken. The boy who was once discarded will become the master of his own destiny. Witness the unrelenting ascent of Aurum Zenith, the Mafia Lord who will stop at nothing to claim his throne.

He, who surpassed all the ancient Emperors. He, who once held as a supreme being of The immortal Realm. Perished in the middle of nowhere, His Path to God's domain was blocked by The mysterious light not belonging to the Decem-Milia realm or The immortal realm. That mysterious light was not law, intent, or a principle, it was an unnatural force never seen before. After he died in the middle of nowhere, he woke up inside a hospital, on a planet where he used to live before his reincarnation. ------------------------*-----------*--------------------------------- [ ___________________________________________ This art doesn't belong to me, if the owner has any issues please contact me, I will remove it asap. ==================================

Starting from the destruction of her entire family by the King of Wine, Jing Yue raised her son to become a powerful being with the title of 'Dragon Peak Emperor' only to seek revenge for the destruction of the Jing Family. On the other side, the King of Wine also taught his son to become a knight with the principle of 'Defeating Without Killing'. Once upon a time, the two students met on a hunt. They did not expect that their weapons and knowledge came from the same source. The two of them also try to uncover the secret about the mystery of a pair of 'Golden Dragon Spears' which they both have. Is there a mystery between the two?

SYNOPSIS He was once a god of war who ruled at the pinnacle of the world, but one mistake almost cost him his life. Logan was able to escape the clutches of death but lost his memories in return. Living an ordinary life like everyone else, was all he wanted until he got entangled with a beautiful woman with whom he spent a passionate night, and ended up getting married to her. He was looked down upon by his wife and her family, but little did they know that he was a god of war, and at the mention of his name, cities and towns would fall to their knees!

Mike Carson, a twenty-three-year-old man, and the proud owner of a gaming corporation. He launches the first ever VR game named, “Nexus Online”. He was an ordinary man, living a normal life until in a twist of fate he loses the people he loved. Sometime later, he was floating, watching his own funeral, and in the next moment, he was standing at the court of Lord Yama. Bored and in need of entertainment, Lord Yama gives him another life. Mike is now reborn in a new world, quite similar to the game he once created. Now, all he has to do is climb up the ladder of power and survive. Easy right?

Ten years ago, Damian Voss — heir to one of the country’s most powerful families — was falsely accused of fraud, exiled, and declared dead after a mysterious “accident.” Now reborn as Damian Cross, a ruthless self-made CEO, he returns under a new identity to destroy the corrupt elite who betrayed him — starting with the people he once called family. But the past doesn’t stay buried. As Damian digs into the truth behind his downfall, he uncovers a tangled web of murder, secrets, and betrayal. He must face enemies in disguise, a mysterious woman tied to his past, and a secret organization with roots deeper than blood.

He walks the palace halls wearing a prince’s face and speaks a hero’s words but every night, another body falls but behind his smile lies a blood-drenched secret. They say he came back from a coma. The truth is, he came back from the dead. When Prince Kairo returns from a decade-long coma, the kingdom of Caelwyn rejoices. But their hope is misplaced. Because the man behind the youthful eyes is not the prince. It is his uncle Malrick Vale, a disgraced noble once thought dead who has carved himself into his nephew’s likeness through years of planning and surgical reconstruction. He claims to avenge the friend the crown betrayed. But his true desire is darker. He craves what only power can give him: the freedom to kill whomever he chooses, whenever he desires. The mask of royalty offers protection. The crown offers complete control. Only one woman knows the truth. Sheila Ren, a former maid who narrowly escaped his blade years ago, becomes obsessed with exposing the monster beneath the mask. Alongside Tate Wyvern, a disgraced royal guard tormented by guilt and bound to justice, she risks everything to stop a man who has fooled a kingdom and who will never stop hunting his prey. And they must stop him before he turns the entire kingdom into his hunting ground. Because once he sets his sights on you… you’re already dead. But in a world where mirrors lie and monsters wear crowns, who will the people believe?

In the heart of Starcrest City, where power reigns supreme and darkness lurks in the shadows, a lone figure returns from the depths of the unknown. Sullivan, a mysterious and enigmatic figure with a past shrouded in tragedy, emerges as a beacon of hope in a city consumed by corruption. Once a forgotten son, Sullivan's return sends shockwaves through the city's elite, especially the infamous five great families who rule with an iron fist. But Sullivan's arrival isn't just a mere homecoming; it's the beginning of a relentless crusade for justice. With his steadfast resolve, Sullivan sets out to confront the tyranny of the five great families, starting with a daring rescue of Erica, the woman who saved him in his darkest hour. As their bond deepens amidst chaos, Sullivan unveils his true identity as the Dragon General, striking fear into the hearts of those who once believed themselves untouchable. But as alliances shift and betrayal lurks in every corner, Sullivan and Erica find themselves embroiled in a web of deceit and treachery. Unraveling the sinister secrets of the five great families, they uncover a web of corruption that stretches far beyond Starcrest City, threatening to tear apart everything they hold dear. Amidst the turmoil, Sullivan and Erica's love is tested like never before, as they face assassins, political intrigue, and personal loss. As the dust settles and a new order begins to emerge, Sullivan and Erica's journey is far from over. With the birth of their twin boys, they prepare to face a new generation of challenges, knowing that their legacy will endure long after their time. In "Rise of the Great Sullivan," courage, sacrifice, and the power of love collide in an epic tale of redemption and revolution. Are you ready to join the fight?

For three years, Jaxon Lin lived as the joke of the Lin family — the useless son-in-law with no job, no power, and no pride. Mocked by his in-laws, ignored by his wife, and disrespected by everyone around him. But what no one knew… Was that the man they humiliated was once the Ghost Monarch — a shadow-ranked soldier trained to kill, command, and disappear. Now, the seal on his past has shattered. When his wife is targeted, his enemies rise, and the city begins to burn, Jaxon sheds his disguise. What comes next isn't vengeance. It’s war. And the dragon never forgets. 💥 A face-slapping, action-thriller full of ruthless comebacks, deadly secrets, and a hero who bows to no one.

"Chairman, behold your inheritance. The Nexus Empire and $960 billion, all at your command. The world awaits your next move." *Betrayed by his girlfriend, abandoned by those he cherished and called poor by almost everybody he met, Damien Malone's world crumbled. It was then that he learned of his deceased long lost father and the huge business empire bestowed upon him to govern. With trillions in his account and unlimited resources within his grasp, he vowed to command respect. His enemies would tremble in fear, and those that once called him poor would humbly beg for forgiveness at his feet.