Palace Intrigue

Picked from the gutter, he felt alive knowing at least he can get a drop of water to quench his dried throat not knowing the worst is about to befall him, this is no other person than Scandious. Scarlett who despised him with passion swore to make his life a living hell at all costs. For no just reason, he was Chased out of the house there and then, he realized what they had been saying is nothing but the truth "He's a cursed child". Determined to end his ill-fated life, he went to the mountain there he meet a man named Zack who saw the sadness in his eyes and took him in. One faithful morning he meet a young man who addressed him as the Crown Prince of the great Chankus empire bowing consecutively for him. Scandious walked away, calling him an insane man not ready to believe such lies, not somebody as poor and worthless as him. After much persistence, he gave it second thoughts and he was taken to the palace, seeing such a gigantic building frightened him the most. With time, he came to understand he was the Crown Prince which got him excited knowing his sad days are gone and replaced with joy. All this was cut short when a sudden attack was launched on him with a warning to leave the palace as soon as possible else he will be a dead man as if that wasn't enough, he discovered they tried murdering him three years ago. Who do you think is behind it and what's the King saying about it?

🏆No. 1 [AN INTRIGUE READ] In ["Leap To The Top"] contest🏆 After facing termination from his job and finding himself homeless, Richard Forger is confronted with dire circumstances. However, amidst his struggles, a glimmer of hope emerges when he seizes a unique opportunity to marry into the affluent lineage of the Roxburgh city. Yet, Richard's newfound status as the son-in-law of a prestigious family comes with its own set of challenges. He finds himself subjected to mistreatment and bullying within his new familial environment. As he grapples with his predicament, Richard is faced with a pivotal decision: Will he choose to remain silent and endure the injustices he faces, or will he unveil his true identity?

Treylen never envisioned himself tracking down his own kin, especially within the confines of family. In the dark recesses of Wetherdin's mines, a sinister scheme unfurls. Dragon eggs are vanishing for the Jaul, and Treylen, along with Aaron and their dragons, must penetrate the covert operation to expose the traitor. Armed with refined spycraft, an enhanced connection with Rime, and the guidance of his mentor, they adopt the guise of visiting nobility to comfortably navigate the mountain lodge while leisurely unraveling the mystery. Yet, as Marziel vanishes on a night marked by murder, and Treylen's family becomes entangled in the intrigue, an imminent deadline emerges. Faced with a decision unprepared for by the abbey, Treylen is compelled to delve deeper into the caverns of the Dragon Lands than he ever imagined.

Mikael Avery was a great war general who had just returned home after winning a war. After attending a banquet at the palace, he was attacked on his way back. He was brutally murdered and his body was thrown into the sea. Just when he thought he was dead, he woke up in a hospital. Unfortunately, he did not wake up in his own body, but in someone else's. That body belonged to a man who had previously suffered a serious accident. Unfortunately, the body he occupied had a fate no less terrible than his own.

Valkyrie Black's world crumbled when she was cast onto the unforgiving streets as a child. Surviving alone and gifted by the ancient "Spark" AI system, a relic of a long-lost civilization, she sees the world differently than those around her. Armed with this ancient technology, Valkyrie wages a hidden battle against shadowy beasts while navigating the criminal underbelly of Durres city. With each adversary vanquished, she gains new insight, powers, and abilities. Set in a steampunk world rife with mafia intrigue, criminal guilds, and corrupt politicians, Valkyrie's journey is a tale of grit and innovation. Other books by Drew Archeron include Rejected Billionaire, The Huntress - Luna Eileen, and Civilian Dragon Lord *I own all rights and layers to my book cover.

In a world filled with intrigue and magical powers, Zorka Slavy, a wizard cast aside by her family, discovers an unexpected destiny. Deemed without magical talent and betrayed by her kin, Zorka faces a tragic death, only to find her soul awakened in another realm. With a new lease on life and limitless magical powers, Zorka embarks on an epic quest for revenge. Uncovering her hidden magical skills, she becomes an unparalleled wizard, leading her way to the throne of the Supreme Sorcerer. Yet, amidst her glorious triumphs, Zorka must confront inner conflicts and difficult moral choices. With extraordinary power, she faces a crucial question: Will she fulfill her destiny as a dominating wizard or find peace in true justice? "Zorka Slavy: Rise of the Supreme Sorcerer" is an epic tale of power, suffering, and courage in the thrilling world of magic.

In a world where magic and commerce collide, Norwegian trader Erik Solheim discovers TradeSpire, a revolutionary app that links Earth’s economies with the mystical realms. What begins as a journey to financial freedom quickly spirals into a high-stakes battle when he uncovers the matrix—a labyrinthine system controlled by an ancient AI and a shadowy group known as the Syndicate. As he masters the matrix’s secrets, Erik gains the power to influence entire realms and global markets, but his rise attracts powerful enemies intent on preserving their dominance. To dismantle the Syndicate’s stranglehold, Erik must confront the app’s creator, the enigmatic and godlike Elara, in a final trade that will determine the fate of both dimensions. Packed with intrigue, danger, and breathtaking twists, The Codex Trader is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the quest for balance in a world where trade is the ultimate weapon.

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Ding-! [Congratulations! You have been awarded the title of 'The First Person from Another World'!] [Congratulations! You have acquired the title of 'Owner of the Ancient Emperor's Secret Palace'!] [The Dual Gates you entered have been identified as yours!] [All the belongings in this Palace are yours, Master!] That's what Igarashi Kazuki heard, a man who was mocked and cast aside by his family and even the world due to his chubby and ugly appearance when he opened the extraordinary Dual Gates in his ancestral warehouse. He discovered a mysterious gateway that led him to a new world full of unimaginable possibilities. Through the Dual Gates, Kazuki obtained an AI System that helped him train and evolve into a stronger, smarter, and more cunning individual. Seeking revenge was not the only thing he did, a red thread guided him and destiny bound him to keep moving towards unlimited heights. However, his journey would not be an easy one, as there were many tigers and dragons lying dormant in both worlds that Kazuki had to fight in order to achieve all his ambitions with the thread of destiny guiding him. With colossal battles, a tantalizing love story, cunning political games, and power struggles, ambitiously aiming to become the CEO of a world-class company and participating in global geopolitics, creating many new innovations for the world, Kazuki will embark on an extraordinary adventure where he will face unexpected challenges and obstacles in his quest to conquer both worlds. How will Kazuki face it all? Will he become the best with all the desired endings and shape the future of all living beings in both worlds as he wishes, or will he be crushed by the challenges and formidable enemies that lie ahead? ******* This is Fantasy story, unrelated to reality.

Rian Arka, a limping teenager mocked as “The Shrimp-Brained Cripple,” lives in constant suffering due to relentless bullying and rejection from his own family. His only escape is becoming a “Game King” in the virtual world. As he teeters on the brink of death after being beaten by thugs, the world is struck by a systemic apocalypse where monsters from games become real. Rian awakens with the “Global Game System” and gains a unique ability, *Disability Compensation*, which transforms his physical limitations into extraordinary combat power. Together with gamers dismissed as society’s trash, he establishes the “Noob Slayer Guild.” In a world where the military and former geniuses collapse, Rian and his team rise instead, confronting high-level monsters and navigating political intrigue between guilds. In the end, he challenges the entity behind the system itself, striving to become the “Final Boss” who will protect humanity.