Once Bitten Twice Shy

Betrayed. Poisoned. Forgotten. Kael Aric, once the brilliant crown prince, dies at the hands of those he trusted most. But fate grants him a second chance reborn as the Tyrant’s Heir, with the memories of his past life burning like fire in his veins. This time, there will be no mercy. With a system that allows him to cultivate, level up, and unlock golden finger powers, Kael vows to rise from the ashes. Every scheming courtier, every backstabbing noble, and every traitor who once mocked him will face his revenge. From a weak, overlooked heir to a ruthless warrior prince, he will crush his enemies with cold precision, turning humiliation into face-slapping victories. Yet behind his sharp blade lies a secret: the true enemy is not only within the palace walls, but lurking in the shadows of the empire itself. Will Kael use his rebirth to seize the throne, rewrite destiny, and build a kingdom stronger than ever before? Or will the chains of betrayal tighten once more around his neck?

Adrian Cole was once the most feared name in the business world—the heir of a vast empire, a man whose influence threatened even the richest families. But after a brutal accident left him broken and without his memories, the world cast him aside. His rivals rose, his enemies spread lies, and even the woman he loved turned against him. Three years later, Adrian returns. No longer the quiet man they underestimated, he is determined to reclaim his place and expose those who plotted his downfall. Every step he takes shakes the families who once thought him dead. Betrayals, rivalries, power struggles—Adrian will face them all. With chains of businesses under his control and loyal allies by his side, he won’t just fight for his name… he will remind the world why he was once untouchable. Because Adrian Cole isn’t just back. He’s here to take everything that was stolen from him.

Betrayed. Abandoned. Left to die. Xuan Long, once a peerless prodigy of the Crimson Cloud Sect, was framed by his fiancée and brothers, tossed into the Abyss to rot. But instead of death, he awakens an ancient forbidden soul — a god of war sealed for ten thousand years. Now reborn, stronger, and darker, Xuan Long returns from the shadows to tear down the sect, reclaim his throne, and become the strongest under the heavens. But power has a price — and the path to vengeance may turn him into the very monster he once feared.

After a humiliating public betrayal by his closest friends and girlfriend on his graduation day, 24-year-old Eliot Reyes hits rock bottom. Once a brilliant software developer with dreams of launching his own startup, Eliot is left broke, jobless, and heartbroken. Just as fear threatens to consume him, a strange voice appears before his eyes: > "Welcome, Eliot Reyes. You've been selected for the Destiny Reboot System. Do you wish to reboot your life? [YES] / [NO]" With nothing left to lose, Eliot accepts. Suddenly, his world changes. Will he become the man he once dreamed of, or the monster his enemies fear ?

Five years ago, Christopher Rowe lost everything — his wife, his home, and the life he once knew. He disappeared into the abyss, forgotten by the world and abandoned by fate. Now he returns — no longer the powerless man he once was, but a legend feared by the powerful and respected by kings. A single desperate message from his wife shatters the silence and reignites the storm within him. When he discovers the cruelty his wife and daughter have endured in his absence, the man the world thought dead rises again — not for glory, but for vengeance. Those who hurt his family will kneel. Those who mocked his name will beg for mercy.

Theodore Dodgson, a poor student, once went to buy beef, was caught up in a bloody game… [Welcome sinful player to Atonement.]

Once a rising star in the Air Force, Gilbert Hayes’ life took a sharp turn after he was dismissed for past mistakes. Two years ago, when his girlfriend, Vivienne Astor, was battling lupus, Gilbert made a heartbreaking choice: he donated his kidney, hoping the powerful Astor family would help his ailing mother in return. Though they kept their promises, Gilbert’s mother didn’t survive, leaving him with nothing but a broken heart. Allowed to marry Vivienne out of his genuine love for her, Gilbert now faces relentless rejection from his in-laws. Once warmly welcomed, he’s now seen as unworthy of their family—dismissed for his humble background, despite his sacrifice. But Gilbert’s transformation from a pathetic loser to a potent legend begins when he becomes the commander of a private legion and the heir to the powerful Hayes family. Now, the tables are turning. Those who once looked down on him will soon be begging for mercy.

The Poor Son-in-Law Turned Out to Be the Richest Man in the World! So wealthy that people said Jackson Raksa Hethawey possessed endless money—enough to buy the entire world! Once mocked as the “worthless beggar son-in-law” of Madam Ester’s powerful family, Jackson spent his days treated lower than a servant inside their grand mansion. Every day passed with humiliation and scorn. Living for years under the Savage family’s roof, Jackson began to uncover the dark secrets they had carefully hidden from the public—including the shocking truth of his real marriage. Everything changed the day Jackson received a mysterious envelope. At last, he shed the mask he had worn for so long, shaking the world with his true identity. Now, mysterious and untouchable, Jackson strikes back at those who once trampled on him, one by one. He is Jackson Raksa Hethawey. Not just the richest man alive, but the son-in-law once cast aside—who has now become the most sought-after of all!

In a world where strength is the only law, Riel Draven was once the most feared warlord — until betrayal led to his brutal death at the hands of those he trusted. But instead of dying, he awakens in the body of a weak, crippled noble… 15 years before his execution. Armed with knowledge of the future and an evolving system that grants him missions, rewards, and punishments, Riel must navigate a treacherous world of power-hungry nobles, secret sects, and legendary beasts. Every decision could alter the future—or doom him to an eternal cycle of rebirth. Will Riel rewrite history and rise as an immortal sovereign, or will fate consume him once more? Power. Betrayal. Revenge. The Tyrant Returns.

Nathan has spent the last five years trying to leave his past behind. Once an elite operative of The Oath, a secret organization controlling world events from the shadows, he walked away, seeking peace. But one night, he wakes up in a bloodstained room with no memory of the last 48 hours—only to find himself branded as a terrorist and the target of a nationwide manhunt. On the run and unsure if he truly committed the crime, Nathan turns to Riley, a skilled underground hacker, for help. As they dig deeper, they uncover a terrifying truth—his memories have been altered. Clues left behind by Elias Graves reveal that Nathan once broke his unbreakable oath to the organization, but someone wiped his mind to keep him from remembering why. The conspiracy leads to Julian, Nathan’s former best friend, who is orchestrating a global web of deception built on manufactured threats and lies. Determined to uncover the truth, Nathan infiltrates The Oath’s headquarters for a final confrontation with Julian. But the shocking revelation leaves him shattered—Nathan wasn’t framed. He willingly took part in the crime but later chose to erase his own memory to escape the unbearable guilt. A recorded message from his past self forces him to face a critical decision: Expose Julian and bring down The Oath, risking global chaos. Take control of The Oath and become the very thing he once fought against. No matter what he chooses, the cost is high. If he exposes The Oath, the world is thrown into instability, and he is forever hunted. If he takes over, he sacrifices his own ideals, embracing the power he once rejected. In the end, as Nathan looks at his reflection, he sees Julian staring back—proof that the cycle never truly ended.