Once Bitten Twice Shy

The world witnessed a groundbreaking invention that shattered the boundaries of gaming as they knew it. The "DivePod X," a marvel innovation from ISRI, promised an unparalleled level of immersion. It was the pinnacle of technology, capable of transporting players into the Hyper Virtual Reality MMORPG known as Titan's Advent. For Luca Angeles, a former professional Esports player turned office worker, gaming had become a distant memory. The competitive world he once dominated had faded into the background of his life. But when a life-changing opportunity came knocking on his door, he found himself drawn back into the realm he had once thrived. The allure of a second reality, where the line between the tangible and the virtual blurred. In this land of ethereal magic, untold mysteries, thrilling adventures, and lurking dangers, players could become anything they desired. Humans, orcs, fairies, gnomes, and countless other races coexisted on a planet blessed by the supernatural. With powers beyond his wildest dreams, Luca embarked on a journey that surpassed their wildest imaginations. The lush landscapes of Ethoria unfolded before him. Towering mountains, shimmering lakes, and dense forests beckoned with their secrets, waiting to be discovered. However, as Luca delved deeper into this fantastical world, he soon realized that darkness lurked beneath the surface. Luca must defy the odds, his determination burning like a flame in his chest, refusing to let his lack of magical abilities define him. With unwavering resolve, Luca set out to prove that he could rise to the top of Titan's Advent, even without the gift of magic.

Ethan, a poor yet determined man, struggles to prove his worth and save the Caldwell family after they reject him due to his humble background of a nobody. James, a vengeful former employee whose father died mysteriously and was once close to the Caldwell family, sees an opportunity to infiltrate through Sophia’s generosity. James plans to exact revenge for his father’s death by taking over their companies and destroying their legacy. Meanwhile, Ethan, suspecting James’s true intentions but unable to expose him directly, sets out to become rich so he can protect Sophia and the Caldwell family from the looming threat. As James’s plot unfolds, Ethan races against time to uncover the truth and secure a future where he can finally prove his worth to Sophia and save the Caldwell legacy from destruction.

"HIDDEN LEGACY: The Fame of the Forgotten Heir" In the midst of the bustling city of Pineville, the forgotten heir, Benjamin Jonathan Anderson's story begins. Cast away by the Anderson family, Benjamin's dismal life takes a turn when he encounters Davis Campbell, a wealthy and generous man. Ben lives with him, but conflicts with Davis' family are inevitable. Moreover, Benjamin is arranged to marry Davis' granddaughter, Olivia Edward Davis, who initially dislikes him, even despising him. Ben struggles amidst Olivia's family's scorn and the mockery of his brother-in-law, Matthew Edward Davis. Slander separates Ben and Olivia, and Benjamin is once again cast aside, disappearing without a trace. However, Olivia, who has fallen in love with him, is haunted by regret. Fueled by her desire to find Ben and mend their relationship, Olivia sets out on a quest. The struggles of the past and hidden secrets come to light. Ben is forced back to Pineville, appointed as the primary heir of Anderson family. However, it turns out there are significant mysteries and secrets within the Anderson family that Ben has just discovered. Olivia is still searching for him, harboring a deep sense of regret. Will fate bring them together again, and what is the significant secret of the Anderson family that only Ben can unveil? "Hidden Legacy: The Fame of the Forgotten Heir" is an urban tale filled with family intrigues, unrequited love, and hidden secrets behind the wealth and power of the Anderson family. Alongside Ben, embark on a journey towards a truth that changes destinies, leading the Anderson family to where they rightfully belong.

May 14, 1945. Work carried out by the Third Reich was brought to light and made it possible to reveal a secret buried for too long: humanity was not alone on Earth. From this discovery were born protest movements against races that had just come out of the shadows. Fifteen years after the capitulation of Germany and its allies, the outbreak of World War III once again plunged the whole world into chaos. Twenty years later, the period that survivors renamed Dark Silence ended hostilities. In 1983, an agreement was established between human governments and nonhuman rulers. All beings endowed with intelligence created Cicerone, in order to maintain and guarantee interspecific peace. The future was assured, and in everyone was born the desire to move forward, forgetting the grudges of the past. Unfortunately, the bitterness never completely dies, and within the nascent rebellions reappears a prophecy, which can overthrow the powerful of this world. One of them wants more than anything to get his hands on this legend, before others seize it before him. He is capable of all madness to avoid his fall, even if it means pushing his prey to its last entrenchments, until it loses a part of her... and steals a piece of her soul.

In the midst of pouring rain, Leon Carter sits alone, drowning in despair over his crumbling life. Once madly in love with Sophia Winters, the girl who vowed to marry him or no one else, he now faces her icy indifference, her parents' disdain, and a marriage reduced to ashes. When a strange message flashes on his phone—"Do you want to change your fate? Y/N"—Leon hesitates, dismissing it as a hallucination. But something compels him to press “Y,” unlocking a mysterious “Life Advancement System.” His first task seems trivial—run two miles—but the reward, a flood of financial knowledge, feels too real to ignore. Returning to the mansion he shares with Sophia’s family, he’s confronted with divorce papers and an offer to leave with a settlement. To their shock, Leon rejects it all, walking away with nothing but quiet defiance. As he steps into the rain, his phone buzzes again: “Congratulations. Task complete. Reward: A mansion unlocked".

After being heartbroken by his former partner, Clinton found himself in a state of despair, believing that his life was on the brink of collapse. Numerous individuals began treating him poorly, dehumanizing him and ensuring that he felt worthless. However, a sudden phone call would forever alter the course of his life. "I am pleased to inform you that I have transferred $100,000,000 to you. Congratulations, as your previously impoverished life has now come to an end." Clinton's now have all the money in the world! "All those who once trampled on me will regret!!"

Life they say is filled with ups and downs but what do you do when it seems like your life is stuck at the downs?  From the heir of a prominent family to a useless live-in son -in-law with nothing acclaimed to his name, Andi Emerson went from riches to rags overnight and his wife's family showed him the true meaning of hell.  After his family went bankrupt suddenly, his father disappears into thin air and his mother gets laid back by a grave illness.  The people who once smiled at him and bowed at the feet of his family now mock him and maltreat him. But Andi didn't mind because amidst those turbulence of hate and underserved punishment laid a place called hope.  His wife, Taylor Simmons remained nice to him even after he lost everything but it was only a matter of years before she showed him her true colors and dumped him into the streets.  With nothing to live for and an ever piling debt at an hospital, Andi believed that alas, the turbulence had swallowed up his safe place and there was nothing worth living for but a face from his past resurfaces and that meeting changed his life forever.  Now he is no longer a useless live in son in law or a man to be maltreated but that wasn't the end of his journey.  With the mystery of his family's bankruptcy and his father's disappearance, Andi decided to solve it all and bring back glory to his home once more.  Trials and tribulations will come at him like the wind but Andi is ready and standing strong. He will never let the waves shake his boat. "Zeus has arrived and he's... Furious."

In an alarming crisis grips the coastal regions of the country as reports of infected fish emerge. What initially appears as a perplexing natural anomaly soon reveals a disturbing truth—a highly evolved zombie ant fungus, capable of not only spreading but also transforming organisms into grotesque creatures, lurks beneath the surface. As the possibility of this fungus infecting humans looms large, a team of dedicated scientists, driven by an urgent quest to decipher this horrifying enigma, sets forth on an arduous journey. Among the members of this daring scientific expedition is ,Ethan indirectly drawn into the mission that could alter the course of history. Together, they embark on a relentless pursuit of answers, ultimately leading them to an obscure 1900s laboratory shrouded in secrecy, where sinister experiments involving zombies and fungal transformations on humans were once conducted. Within the dimly lit and eerily silent confines of the laboratory, they confront an unforeseen experimental creation, a monstrous hybrid of science and horror, nearly claiming their lives in the process. Does Ethan survive the attack and can they all stop this grotesque creature to come out from obscure 1900s laboratory to destroy human race..... Experience the journey of Ethan on this legendary experience of life and mysteries...

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.

In a world where the future is dictated by an omnipresent System, Ethan Parker finds himself at rock bottom. Once a promising tech innovator, he loses everything after a devastating scandal. With no hope in sight, he’s offered an unexpected opportunity: a second chance from the very System that governs every aspect of life.Transported back in time to his earlier self, Ethan must navigate familiar challenges, armed with knowledge of what lies ahead. As he balances between redeeming past mistakes and seizing new opportunities, he uncovers hidden truths about the System's control over society and its darker agenda.As Ethan embarks on this journey, he faces moral dilemmas and unexpected allies, including a mysterious rebel named Lila, who reveals a world beyond the System’s reach. Together, they must decide whether to conform or fight back against a seemingly all-powerful entity.