Once Bitten Twice Shy

In a world where magic and the black market collide, Rico “The Alchemist” Maldino, once the most notorious drug lord in Eldramar, has turned his back on crime — or so he claims. After years of dealing Enchanta, a powerful illegal magical substance, Rico now lives a quiet life teaching meditation, selling herbal potions, and trying to forget his fiery past. But peace doesn’t last long for a man who once ruled the streets with spell-laced fists and flaming rubber ducks. When a new threat rises — a dark organization flooding the realm with a mutated version of Enchanta — Rico is forced out of hiding. Pursued by magical agents, hunted by enemies, and haunted by his past choices, he must use his old tricks, twisted humor, and explosive magic to survive. It's a heart-pounding, action-packed, and hilarious adventure where redemption has a high price — and Rico’s not sure he can afford it.

Adam the Onmyōji is a story series that chronicled the adventures of Adam Wong Takahashi, a spirit master or Onmyoji at the revered sect Tenmen So. Trained in the craft of exorcism and gifted with the powers to communicate, control, and vanquish spirits from the other supernatural realms, Adam has been enlisted by the police to help them to crack many mysterious cases. With his powers, Adam is roped in by the police in to solve a new mystery. The story starts with a mysterious, and horrifying, death at the home of a Singapore tycoon. The death shook the police who swiftly swung into full-scale investigation. However, the victim’s clobbered demise drove police veteran Assistant Superintendent Visnu to suspect there may be supernatural forces at work, to enlist the help of Adam Wong to join the investigation. Adam's initial investigation led him to an unnerving encounter with an unknown dark and ominous spirit, lurking in the perimeters of the Chua Mansion. He was twice attacked and defeated as he moved from the human realm to the supernatural world to exorcise the dark spirit. Faced with a deadly foe, he enlisted the support of his fellow Onmyōji, Kelly Nishimura. Together, they began a deep investigation into the history of the mansion in a bid to quell the rise of darkness. As they plowed on, Adam found that his investigation gradually led him to discover a dark secret that threatened to tear apart the tycoon’s family. With dogged determination and his powers, Adam eventually discovered the cause of the deadly murder and resolved a decades-old mystery bringing peace and reconciliation. Book One promises to be a page-turning journey for the reader, serving up a story filled with nail-biting action, intrigue, and love.

Klaus Whitlock, a man of integrity and love for his wife Allison, is wrongly convicted of narcotics smuggling at the airport. The real culprit? His powerful father-in-law, who sacrifices Klaus to protect his own reputation. After five grueling years in prison, Klaus is released, only to discover Allison is now engaged to his best friend, Duncan, a newly promoted zonal director at Chimera Bank. Consumed by betrayal, Klaus spirals into despair, but fate offers a second chance. Resurrected with godlike powers, Klaus sets out to uncover the dark truths behind the conspiracy and the treachery of those he once trusted. With vengeance and redemption on the line, Klaus must confront his past and decide how far he’s willing to go.

He was overlooked, underestimated… and mopping your floor. Frank Ashford was supposed to conquer the tech world. But brilliance alone doesn’t pay bills—or buy power. Reduced to cleaning offices in the very system that rejected him, Frank stumbles upon a classified code that could either resurrect a failing empire or destroy it entirely. His reward? A fast promotion to CEO—and a death sentence. Inside the boardroom, betrayal brews. Outside, a killer waits. And somewhere between power and survival, Ella—the daughter of the man who gave him a chance—may be the only one who can save him… or break him. The deeper he digs, the darker the truth becomes. One code. One company. One janitor. And a war no one sees coming. Frank Ashford was once the pride of his graduating class—brilliant, ambitious, destined for greatness. But years after leaving university, he finds himself scrubbing toilets and mopping floors at a towering multinational empire that barely knows he exists. Then, a buried code, a desperate company, and a silent war within the boardroom thrust him into the eye of a corporate storm. When Frank solves the impossible, he doesn’t just unlock data—he unlocks power. But with every step forward, he uncovers betrayal, lies, and a deadly conspiracy that could cost him everything—including the only person who ever believed in him.

Ace was once a betrayed student with nothing to his name. Now, he's returned with unimaginable wealth and power, but the journey to reclaim his true destiny is only beginning. To unlock the ultimate power and save his world, Ace must gather six legendary ingredients—each guarded by ancient forces and dark secrets. But when his closest ally, Andrea, falls under the control of a sinister enemy, Ace must confront his past, face impossible odds, and make choices that could shatter everything he’s fought for. Will Ace rise to his destiny, or will the shadows of his past consume him? Dive into a world of magic, betrayal, and a quest for redemption in this thrilling adventure where the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance.

The era of Lorenzo, the devoted boyfriend, was over. Reborn from those depths was a man forged in the fires of humiliation and betrayal. A man whose sole purpose was to make Michael and those who had wronged him pay...in full.   One way or another, this city would be mine. And those who once mocked me would kneel at its feet, forced to bear witness to my ascension.   ****   Little did Lorenzo, now known as Vicario, know that his wish for vengeance would be granted the night he vowed retribution against those who had wronged him.   After spending some years building a fearsome reputation abroad after a humiliating past in his home city, he returned to exert his rage.   However, he uncovered a startling family secret his mother had kept hidden—a revelation that threatened to derail his single-minded pursuit of revenge.   As he navigated this newfound truth, would the formidable figure he had become be shaken? Or would unearthing his origins only fuel the flames of his vowed retribution? Or would his descent into the darkest recesses of his past prove to unearth more than he bargained for?     In this gripping tale of one man's thirst for payback, loyalties will be tested, secrets exposed, and the depths of vengeance explored.

Lyon Nathaniel is a student of one of the richest school in sky city. Not that he merited it, he just happened to get a scholarship to study there. He didn't belong there, he was just a pauper, a nobody who got so lucky, but that was not the end of his story. He was bullied, mistreated and accused of killing his family by his biggest rival, Ethan Darlington. He lost everything and everyone he ever cared about. His parents, his only sister and his girlfriend. He also lost his health. Locked up in prison for a crime he didn't commit he was determined to give a well deserved revenge to those who looked down on him and stole everything from him. But can he do that when he his down with a chronic disorder? Can he do that when he has no money in his bank account? "Good day young master, I've finally found you" Maybe this is just the beginning of Lyon's story. Read on to see how a man that lost everything got back everything and more, how he made those who looked down on him regret everything they did. Now he is back, but this time, he is no longer the weakling he was once known for, he is now lord Lyon the one whose footsteps send chills to anyone who knew his true identity.

Only in depths the glory, Only in despair the hope, Only in dying the awakening. Serious the fate’s ship Sails forward ruthlessly. Eighty years ago, Earth basked in the light of the cosmos, hurtling through the mysterious planets, each second an embrace of the unknown. That cosmic power, also known as Primitive Energy, like a nourishing shower, reinvigorated all living things, ushering humanity into an unprecedented era of awakening. Handsome yet unawakened, Edward Gold, found himself like a lost ship in this tide of awakening, even unable to hoist his sails. Most of his peers, like sparkling stars, one by one, unlocked their supernatural powers, while he remained stranded in the dark shadows. Very soon, he was often surrounded by brutal bullies and indifferent onlookers and mocking and beatings came to him like flood. Lonely, helpless, and desperate, Edward felt like he plummeted into the unfathomable abyss. ‘What a dismal existence!’ thought Edward. Yet, what agonized him most was what his girlfriend Sarah Wood did to him. She had once vowed to go through thick and thin with Edward. She had even promised to tie the knot and then spend the rest of her life with him until death would do them apart. What on earth did Sarah do to him? Would Edward Gold finally become an awakener and win his honour back? Come to unravel his journey from zero to hero and witness the legend of Supreme Awakener!

Maximus Bloodthorn, once a powerful Demon Ovarlord, was betrayed and killed by his own subordinates, vowing revenge with his dying breath. Reincarnated as Isaac Ackerman, a human baby, he must adapt to his new mortal life without demonic powers. With his past memories intact he embarks on a journey to master the art of mana and attain power in the mortal realm.

Five years ago, Ethan Maverick, once a promising young man, quietly disappeared from the world. The reason was simple but heartbreaking: he was being abused and mistreated, deemed a worthless son-in-law by those who should have cared for him. Enduring endless humiliation and hardship, he chose to leave, vanishing without a trace. No one knew where he went, and over time, his name faded into obscurity. However, time has a way of changing everything. Five years later, Ethan reappears—not as the broken man who once left, but as the "God of War," an unstoppable force whose name now commands fear and respect across the world. His return is marked by awe and disbelief, as the once discarded son-in-law now stands at the pinnacle of power and influence. But fate has one more surprise in store for him. Upon returning, Ethan is confronted with a truth he never knew existed—a daughter, a child he had no idea was his. This revelation shocks him to his core, but it also awakens a fierce protective instinct he never expected. As he looks at his wife and daughter, a wave of determination surges through him. He swears that no one will ever hurt them again. His heart, once shattered by betrayal and loss, now burns with an unyielding promise: to shield his family from the cruelty of the world. "I will bring you the greatest happiness and glory," he vows, his voice filled with unwavering resolve. No longer the man he once was, Ethan is a warrior reborn, and anyone who dares to threaten the ones he loves will face his wrath. With a heart full of purpose, he steps forward, ready to rewrite his destiny and give his wife and daughter the life they deserve.