Once Bitten Twice Shy

Thomas Bradley is the most underestimated man in the city, mocked as a penniless live-in son- in-law, despised by his in-laws, abandoned by the woman he once loved. But beneath the humiliation lies a secret: he is the nation’s youngest Five-Star General, a ghost in the shadows who carries the fate of millions on his shoulders. When betrayal, broken trust, and shattered love push him to the edge, Thomas is forced to walk the line between family and duty, heart and steel. Every enemy who underestimates him will pay the price, but his greatest battle is not fought on the battlefield. It is the war for love, honor, and redemption. And when his past and present collide in a storm of power struggles, business empires, and ruthless enemies, he must decide: Will he remain the forgotten son-in-law, or will he rise and claim the world that belongs to him?

Long before humanity's rise among the supernatural, an ancient conflict raged—a war of unseen forces that shaped the fragile coexistence between mortals and ethereal beings. Colonies and clans, once divided by strife, found themselves bound by an uneasy peace. But as whispers of a long-forgotten prophecy surfaced, a new chapter in history began to unfold. The death of Azriel’s primal form was believed to mark the end of chaos, yet the world remained in ruin. Civilization teetered on the edge of collapse, forcing survivors to navigate a new reality—one where technology, resources, and shelter were scarce. Just as humanity struggled to reclaim its place, an unforeseen force stirred in the darkness, awakening the ineffable. What was thought to be the end was merely the beginning. New alliances will be forged, old adversaries will rise, and the dawn of the supernaturals will reshape destiny itself.

Jacob Nicholas was your average kind of guy; Until he died and got reincarnated in a world where monsters prey on humankind. Armed with a rather snobbish system, follow him and a bunch of misfits, as they journey through the world to save humankind. **** [EDIT] Being shot to death by unknown men seemed to be the end of Jacob's life, till he got reincarnated into a new world. Living in a new world would have also been alright, except; Monsters straight from the Underworld plagued the new world, leaving destruction and death at their wake. But then, what happens if Jacob, who was once an average Joe, got into this new world with a system??, the kind that grants him the opportunity to wine and dine with Gods, battle Demon Overlords and even conquer the higher realms??. The adventure awaits...... Cover Design isn't mine Credits to the Animator....

They called Jace Vance the perfect husband—a brilliant scientist who abandoned his groundbreaking career to become the devoted house husband, as his wife, Clara, demanded. For six years, he poured every ounce of his soul into his family, nurturing their sickly daughter, Daisy, while Clara built her empire. He believed his sacrifice was for love. He was wrong. That was the day Jace Vance stopped being Mr. Nice Guy. The man who emerges from the ashes of his broken life is a different beast—a ruthless genius with nothing left to lose. He will return to the world that once praised him, not for fame or wealth, but for a vengeance that will make Clara and Mason regret they ever underestimated a father’s love. The question is no longer if he will win, but how much of their world he will burn to the ground before he does.

People aren't always who they appeared to be. James Miller knows very well that he is not the Bailey family's first choice in a son in law. His haughty mother in law, especially, makes her dissatisfaction with the arrangement very clear by tormenting James on a daily basis. Facing the unemployed James, she constantly puts up a cold front and keeps her distance from him. In the eyes of the Bailey's and those around them, James is a black sheep and an embarrassment to the family. Little did they know he is the heir to a multinational companies around the world. How will his life and relationship with his family change once his true identity is revealed? Will Ava finally accept James as a worthy husband? Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction and any similarities in names and characters are purely coincidental

Anthony Marcellus was once a rich man but life happened to him and he became so poor that he had to start washing cars with young boys just to earn a living. He was constantly humiliated by the boys and even his boss at work, his friends left him because he was now wretched and poor. Even his wife Lilian Anderson, whom he had trained in school and helped her become an accountant, began falling out of love for him because he had suddenly lost all he had. One day, Lilian decided to end it all with a divorce, this made Tony so miserable and depressed to the point that he almost wanted to hang himself, it was that same moment, he met a man who knew him, Anthony Marcellus was a secret heir….

Once, Fredricks Mayford was a boy who watched his family die. Now he’s a man the city whispers about in fear. After years in the shadows, he returns to Valemont City, no longer a victim, but a storm in human form. The men who destroyed his life have built empires on his family’s blood, and they still think he’s the same frightened child who vanished years ago. They’re wrong. Fredricks has learned the rules of power, and how to break them. Behind his calm eyes lies a mind sharper than any blade. As he infiltrates their world of wealth, crime, and corruption, he’ll pit his enemies against each other, turn allies into weapons, and bring the city to its knees. But vengeance has a price, and the ghosts of the past don’t stay silent forever.

Betrayed by his girlfriend, framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and stripped of his career, Dr. Joaquin Lopez hits rock bottom—until a mysterious family heirloom unlocks hidden powers within him. With newfound skills and enhanced medical abilities, Joaquin fights to rebuild his life while uncovering a web of corruption threatening the hospital he once called home. As rivals conspire to destroy him, Joaquin gains unlikely allies, but as secrets from his family’s past resurface, Joaquin must confront not only his enemies but also the legacy he’s inherited. Can he clear his name, expose the truth, and reclaim his place as a healer for those in need? One betrayal sparked his fall. One chance will define his rise.

After years of hustling just to survive, working odd jobs, skipping meals, and enduring constant mockery. Max had accepted that life would never give him a break. One night, after a humiliating betrayal by the one person he trusted most, his girlfriend. Max lost all hope and stepped into the road, ready to end it all. But fate had other plans. An accident meant to end his life became the very thing that transformed it. When Max woke up, he wasn’t just alive; he was a billionaire. Suddenly, the boy they once laughed at now owned everything they could only dream of. It’s time for Max Luckey, the Undisputed Student Billionaire, to rise and make every single one of them regret ever crossing him.

Earn a few coins, find something to eat, hide at night, survive another day. Life was tough but simple enough for Adam. All he had to do was be a good man and keep his adopted sister safe. It was all good, until one day his peaceful life was disturbed. And in the moment of death, something decided to save his life, but at what cost?***Now Adam can never go back to the simple life he had. When he was forced to follow a new path or find his death. When he was forced to fight back against the world. When he was forced to protect the woman who made his life full of trouble. When the orphan boy who once hid from the night was forced to become the predator who rules the Shadows.