Once Bitten Twice Shy

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?

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 ruthless world of Cloudbridge City, Jayden Smith's life was a ticking time bomb. Once the pampered son of a wealthy family, his world came crashing down when his father's reputation was shredded by false accusations. Stripped of their wealth, Jayden was forced to eke out a living as a lowly delivery boy, his existence a stark contrast to the opulent lifestyle he once knew. But Jayden's burdens were twofold. His girlfriend, the love of his life, had been secretly plotting against him, her affections bought by the son of the man who'd destroyed his family. The sting of betrayal cut deep, and on the day he discovered her treachery, Jayden's world imploded. Beaten and left for dead in a sordid alley, he was given a second chance when the Infinite Wealth System awakened within him. "[System Activation Complete!] Congratulations, Jayden Smith. You have been chosen as the Host of the Infinite Wealth System. Now let's fix your miserable life!" With this newfound power, Jayden's transformation began. The System propelled him into a world of high-stakes missions, where the line between success and disaster was razor-thin. But the rewards were life-changing: untold wealth, unparalleled power, and the tools to exact a calculated revenge on those who'd wronged him. As Jayden navigates this treacherous new world, he'll uncover hidden truths about his family's past, confront the masterminds behind his downfall, and ignite a firestorm of vengeance that will shake Cloudbridge City to its foundations. The question is: will he emerge as the master of his fate, or will the ruthless world of the elite consume him whole?

Nikaeleon Roch... A name once unknown, now whispered in fear. ~ After spending time in jail for a crime he didn't commit, Nik finds out that he had been betrayed in the worst way possible. His best friend and girlfriend were getting married, his best friend had stolen his company and all that he owned, and they had planned the event that had sent him to prison. They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but for Nik, revenge is best served with pain and blood. He left penniless and returned as the king of the underworld. And he's back for all who wronged him.

He gave up power for love. Now the city wants him dead. Once the fiercest warrior of the War God Federation, Edwin buried his past to live humbly beside Emily, the woman who saved his life. But when betrayal rips him from his quiet world, enemies rise: greedy families, ruthless assassins, and a new God of War who will stop at nothing to destroy him. Hunted by the government, despised by the elite, and torn between loyalty and survival, Smith must unleash the strength he swore never to use again. The city thinks he is broken. They’re about to learn what it means to awaken a legend.

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! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com.

Caelan Voss spent four years behind bars to protect the woman he loved, and when he came back, what he got wasn't a warm embrace but divorce papers. Abandoned by his wife, humiliated by her family, driven out of the hospital where he once thrived, everyone in Velmont was convinced Caelan was finished. What they didn't know, those four years in prison didn't destroy him, but turned him into something far more dangerous than they ever knew. Now Caelan Voss is back, not to apologize or beg for sympathy, but to force everyone who ever stepped on him to kneel at his feet.

Ethan Cole vanished from the city eight years ago, leaving only the stories of a man who had run the streets from the shadows. Now thirty-two, he lives in a lonely street, keeping his younger brother Noah safe from a world he no longer trusted. But when Noah is kidnapped by thesame people he once trusted his life with, Ethan is dragged back into the underworld he swore he’d left behind. Every betrayal is a test of his lethal precision and to save his brother, Ethan must outwit syndicates, assassins, and old allies who had now turned into enemies.

Jasper Stone should never have survived his encounter with an XCP. Let alone copy it. When his ability awakens, the XCP Organization acts immediately. Captured, classified as an anomaly, and torn away from the world he once knew, Jasper discovers an uncomfortable truth: XCPs are not always destroyed… some are used. Forced to enlist as a Neo X soldier, Jasper is thrown into a system where the value of a life is measured in results, mistakes are paid for with death, and trusting anyone is a liability. As he rises through impossible missions, living anomalies, and broken comrades, he begins to understand how to climb until he becomes the very best.

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?