Protective

You know that moment when you hit your late twenties and everyone around you is getting married, popping out kids, and you’re just standing there like—“Wait… how the hell did you all figure this out? I thought we were still young!” That’s exactly Lombard August. Everything—money, charm, connections—he had it all. But he realized the one thing he might regret? Missing out on a family while his friends were building theirs. Then, out of nowhere, he meets her. Cute and, religious. The kind of woman you would literally bend your life around. He spends two whole years chasing her, proving himself, sacrificing everything, thinking he’s finally found the one. And then… she drops the bomb. Pregnant. For another man. And she tells Lombard he’s the one destined to take care of the child. Oh, did I mention she’s a saintess with powers that are frighteningly real? And her family? Rich, powerful, and absolutely certain Lombard isn’t worthy of a single breath in their world. But Lombard isn’t the type to fold. Could he survive her divine chaos, her family’s ruthless judgment, and the mess life threw at him… and maybe even carve out his own stability, his own family? Buckle up. This isn’t a smooth ride. There are divine powers, epic betrayals, high-stakes drama, and faceslapping that will have you screaming into your popcorn.

Ba Bel was the leader of the Dark Sect, titled the Demon Emperor, who possessed an ancient book called the Nine Transformations of the Demon Book, a relic left by a previous Demon Emperor. Because news spread that Ba Bel possessed the unrivaled Nine Transformations of the Demon Book, Ba Bel was besieged by eight other Emperors. The purpose of the siege was to seize the Nine Transformations of the Demon Book. In the midst of the ongoing battle, Ba Bel was betrayed by a disciple whom he had saved and raised since childhood. Ba Bel was stabbed directly in the back by the disciple he had raised as his own son. Even in his final moments before death, he never imagined his beloved disciple would betray him for nothing more than the Nine Transformations of the Demon Book. Ba Bel died filled with regret and rage in his mind, until a miracle occurred; he returned to his childhood, to the moment he met a master from the White Sect. Can Ba Bel change his destiny now that he has a second chance at life? Can Ba Bel once again become the Demon Emperor in his second life?

Betty Thomas's unexplainable rise to influence and power in Blue Haven City led her to publicly humiliate and divorce her husband Jack Adams who worked as a janitor in her office on the same day that he was mourning his mom's 15th death anniversary. What she didn't know was that all she ever got and had was put in play by the man she just kicked out of her life. What no one knows is that he secretly ran the whole city and was the most influential man on the continent. Now everyone who had ever despised him will lick the dust off his feet, especially his evil uncle Lord Steven who masterminded his family's death some years ago.

Johnny Lance was once an ordinary man with an extraordinary sense of responsibility. Growing up in the suburbs of New Veritas, he became the protector and provider for his younger sister, Claire, after their parents’ tragic death. Despite the hardships, Johnny built a modest life with his wife, Elena, and their young daughter, Lily. His dreams were simple: to give his family a better future. But the cracks in his life began to show when he risked everything to start a business with his charismatic best friend, Marcus Blackwood. What began as a partnership built on trust and ambition turned into betrayal. Marcus and Elena’s affair destroyed Johnny’s marriage, and Marcus’s ruthless business tactics forced Johnny out of his own company. Left with nothing—no family, no fortune, and no purpose—Johnny spiraled into despair. He moved into a dingy apartment on the outskirts of New Veritas, drowning in bitterness and regret. His longing to be reunited with his daughter, Lily, was the only light in his dark world. One night, in a drunken and reckless state, Johnny attempted to drive to see Lily, but a devastating car accident left him bleeding out on the brink of death. In his final moments, a mysterious message appeared in his mind: *"The Seven Deadly Sins System of Wealth has chosen you. Do you accept?"* Desperate for any semblance of hope or power, Johnny accepted. The system granted him his first ability: **Greed**, the power to see and manipulate opportunities for personal gain. With this newfound ability, Johnny rose from the ashes of his former life, using the system’s powers to amass unimaginable wealth and influence. His first act of “Greed” involved manipulating a failing stock, turning himself into a millionaire overnight.

‎Abandoned by the world itself, Marfin survived in a deadly forest with his younger sister as his only reason to live. ‎ ‎ ‎High above the ground, he built a fragile home atop a colossal tree. Their days were spent hunting monsters—goblin flesh for every meal, and on rare, fortunate occasions, the meat of a wolf. ‎Hunger was their constant companion. ‎ ‎ ‎One day, fate smiled upon them. Marfin discovered an abandoned carriage, and from it, he stole leftover bread. For the first time in years, joy surged through his heart as he rushed back to his sister—his only family. ‎ ‎But fate is never kind for long. ‎On his way home, Marfin fell into a mysterious trap and encountered an unknown being. The entity flaunted its overwhelming power, humiliating him without mercy. Yet, despite its cruelty, it left him with a final “gift”—a mysterious cube. ‎ ‎+----------------------------------------------------------+ ‎[The Conqueror’s System is forcefully merging with the host’s soul.] ‎ ‎[Progression rate: 1%… 10%… 25%… 75%… 100%] ‎ ‎[Congratulations, Host. You have been chosen by the Ancient Dominators.] ‎ ‎[Would you like to review the missions?] ‎ ‎ Yes ‎ ‎ No ‎ ‎Selected: Yes ‎ ‎Main Mission: Conquer this fantasy world. ‎ ‎Difficulty: Impossible. ‎ ‎+----------------------------------------------------------+ ‎ ‎Disclaimer: ‎ ‎#A villainous Mc. ‎ ‎#He gets strong Fast. ‎ ‎#High stakes battles. ‎ ‎#Manipulations. ‎ ‎#Not your run in the meal Mc of regression or reincarnation. ‎ ‎#Tragedy ‎ ‎#Cruelty. ‎ ‎#each chapter takes me a while. ‎

Marcus Carter has seen the worst in people. He was a mercenary who had been in a lot of wars and fought for causes he didn't believe in. He survived violence that would have killed most men. But after the fighting stopped, all he wanted was a quiet life, something like peace that he never thought he would have. But at home, peace is a luxury. When the criminal group that killed his team comes back, Marcus has to go back to a world of violence, corruption, and betrayal. He starts to take down the empire that ruined his life with his elite fighting skills and a ruthless desire for revenge. But revenge is just the start. Marcus learns that things aren't as simple as they seem as he gets more and more involved in the city's criminal underbelly. He never thought corruption would go this deep, and in the streets where loyalty is bought and sold, it's hard to tell who is a friend and who is an enemy. In a world where power is the only thing that matters, Marcus has to deal with dangerous alliances, shady people, and the harsh truth of the city. He learns that to stay alive in this harsh world, he has to follow rules that aren't very honorable as he builds his own empire. Marcus will learn that peace is not a place to go; it's a fight that never ends in the harsh city. Will he take over the empire and rule the underworld, or will the harsh reality of the city break him?

When Jace, a battle-hardened survivor, rescues Ana from the horrors lurking in Creek Falls, he believes he's just saving another life. But Ana is no ordinary girl. Her blood is the key to an ancient ritual that could unleash something far worse than the monsters already stalking the ruins. Hunted through the collapsing streets, haunted by voices that mimic innocence, and stalked by creatures that wear human faces, the two must forge an unbreakable bond to survive. As Ana learns the truth of why she was captured, and Jace faces the ghosts of his own past, one thing becomes clear: in Creek Falls, survival isn't mercy... it's war.

When demon hunter Myles Cross is killed during a mission gone wrong, he expects hell—or worse. What he gets instead is an offer from the Lord of the Underworld himself. Reborn as the Hellborn, Myles becomes Hades’ last hope in a cosmic chess game where the Seven Trumpets—ancient relics powerful enough to trigger the apocalypse—have begun to surface. With one strapped to his wrist in the form of a mysterious watch, Myles must now face a brutal new reality: hunted by demons, betrayed by humans, and haunted by what he's becoming. As the Paragon—an elite faction sworn to exterminate all supernatural threats—capture him and question his existence, Myles finds an unlikely ally in the cold but conflicted Lieutenant Anna Storm. Together, they must survive assassins like the sadistic Kaelin, the shape-shifting shadow Nixx, and the monstrous Infernox. But as each trumpet awakens, the line between salvation and damnation blurs. And with his powers growing and his past life crumbling, Myles must decide— Is he the world’s last defense? Or its doom incarnate?

"You have been chosen to be one of my champions. You will compete against the champions of the other devils and gods." Devon is forcefully drawn to a deadly tournament by the gods and the devils, with the human race as one of the stakes. He reluctantly joins it to make sure his sister is safe. To be able to protect her, he must get stronger. And stay alive.

The sun turned black, and Jace Turner’s world crumbled. A burning rune seared into his chest, marking him as the Guardian of the Fifth Realm. Visions of a burning castle and a shadowed king torment him, while a voice warns of a choice he must make, one that could either save or destroy everything. As the threat grows closer, Jace must race against time to uncover his true power, before the shadows swallow him whole.