Rafe From Outer Banks

Blurb Humble and wild power is inherited. Survival is earned. Love? That’s just collateral damage. In a world where dominance is defined by bloodlines and digital warfare, four criminal empires reign supreme—each ruthless, unchallenged, and bound by a single code: protect the legacy at all costs. From the frozen alleys of St. Petersburg to the scorched sands of the Nevada Desert, from the opulent vineyards of Tuscany to the blood-soaked hills of Sinaloa, four underworld kings stand on the brink of war. Mikhail Volkov—the Russian ghost who commands an empire built on intelligence and silence. Antonio Moretti—the Italian strategist whose charm masks a heart of steel. Carlos Hernandez—the cartel lord with a code of fire and loyalty. Jack Sullivan—the American tactician who turns chaos into profit. Each has a daughter—brilliant, defiant, and bred for battle in a world that sees them as bargaining chips. Forced into strategic marriages meant to secure alliances, these women become more than pawns—they become the spark that threatens to ignite a global mafia war. As secrets unravel, alliances fracture, and hidden enemies rise, these kings will face their greatest threats—not from rivals, but from within their own blood. Can an empire built on control withstand daughters raised to be wild? 200000 words. 167 chapters of raw emotion, deadly twists, forbidden romance, and high-stakes betrayal await in Humble and Wild. In the shadows of power, even the humblest heart can change the world—or burn it down.

Jake sensed a problem as soon as he left the hallway.He had circumnavigated the complex's exterior by following the gate until he had gained some distance from the creatures he hoped were still attempting to enter the pool.He cut through one of the buildings to get back to the parking lot once he was comfortable doing so.Although it was almost as if he sensed the overturned SUV, he did not immediately notice it.One of the dumpster sites in the complex had two large city dumpsters enclosed by brick walls, preventing it from reaching his location.He only had to walk a few steps before he saw the clearly upside-down portion of the vehicle sticking out from the dumpster block.He took a few more steps, and he saw something strange and reflective lying on the ground. Another few steps revealed the object's identity. Sunglasses with aviators. Jake recognized Lucas 's aviator sunglasses right away.which meant Francis , and he started to run.Run wasn't even close to being sufficient.Jake probably had never moved faster in his entire life.He didn't even give it much thought.He had forgotten about his worn-out body and aching limbs.They were a thing of the past and had long since disappeared from history.He had no idea that there were undead creatures all around.They had also become non-entities.For him, the overturned SUV and its contents were the only things that mattered.

Not everyone dream of reincarnating into a fantasy world, some people work hard and live a life of fantasies in real world. Eric Grace at the age of 22 he was a millionaire with 2 successful businesses printed money for him day and night. He had everything money, power and harem but his luck has ran out and he was abducted by angels and thrown into the fantasy world with a useless system which only knows how to torture his host. Gods has used him as sacrifice to divert the attention of demon king from the real hero and his life was about to end on the 1st day of his reincarnation but a nemesis of gods saved him from certain doom which introduced himself as ‘Merlin system’. Join Eric Grace on his adventure and revenge pilgrimage as he slays everyone who has destroyed his peaceful life and used him as pawn and witness the birth of celestial overlord. ~ From DemonKingAK ******************************************* PS: The main races on which the story will focus will be Demon, Human and Gods but aside from them there will be subsidiary races such as Elves, Dwarves, Angels etc. The story will mostly focus on journey of Eric and Merlin (The system) containing lots of fan service, humor, action and adventure. Please leave a review if you like the book or if you have any suggestion. Disclaimer: Please Note that the novel cover is not owned by Author. Credit goes to respective Artist. A/N: If you wish to support author please visit ko-fi.com/akpov. connect with author @ https://discord.gg/s6mT2AHbGc

Gregory is a poor, quiet housekeeper working for a ruthless wealthy man whose family treats him like dirt. Every day, he endures humiliation, insults, and physical abuse from the man's five privileged children—except for the youngest son, a kind-hearted boy who shows him rare moments of compassion. Unknown to Gregory, the owner of a powerful multinational empire—an aging billionaire with only months to live—is on a desperate search for his long-lost son, who was taken from him as an infant during his darkest days. With no other heirs and a clock ticking on his life, the billionaire is willing to leave everything to the son he never got to raise. When Gregory sees the story on the news, he’s drawn to it for reasons he can’t explain. He begins to dig into his forgotten past, uncovering a trail of secrets that leads to a shocking discovery: he might be the heir the world is searching for. But power doesn’t come easy. As Gregory gets closer to the truth, enemies close in—from the jealous rich family he served to those within the billionaire’s company who would kill to keep him from claiming what’s his. Betrayed, framed, beaten down, and cast out, Gregory must fight his way back—not just to reclaim a name he never knew, but to take the empire he never asked for. In a world built on lies and greed, only one truth remains: the boy no one wanted may be the man the world needs.

Due to a painful past, Nathan has dreamt of becoming a hero. However, in reality, he is nothing more than an average teenager in an average world. On his 16th birthday, his fate is changed when he and his two best friends (Sindy and Andrew) are summoned to a world known as the Mind World. Nathan quickly comes to bear the title of the Mind Hero and is tasked with the duty of saving the world from its impending chaos. However, Nathan soon comes to realize that the people of the Mind World hate the people of the Real World (The world where he's from). The Real World summons dangerous monsters known as Demon Beasts to the Mind World that constantly wreak havoc, making life in the Mind World a living hell. Due to this, many people of the Mind World wish to see the Real World and everyone from it destroyed. Now Nathan and his friends must go through a perilous journey to save both the Mind and Real Worlds, battling Demon Beasts, villains, and even Angels and gods. I will also be posting this story on Royal Road.

Eric Pason is a poor, tired butler at the White House, silently enduring constant mockery from his superiors and the upper echelon of Washington society. His humiliation reaches a peak when his fiancée, Clara Raynor, publicly rejects his proposal, deeming him beneath her status as the Chief Advisor’s daughter. Unbeknownst to his tormentors, Eric is a genius lockpicker and has just inherited a vast financial empire from a mysterious jail cell mentor, Big 5. Framed for a crime he didn't commit, Eric is recruited for one impossible job: steal the President’s 'blood gold,' acquired through mass murder in Peru, and expose the White House’s secrets. As Eric works to uncover presidential infidelity, hidden paternity, and deadly traps set by DSS Malcolm Frees, he must ultimately race against time to save Clara’s life from a notorious group of killers, forcing him to choose between the revenge he deserves and the woman who scorned him.

Kelvin Stewart is a junior high school student with big dreams—becoming a successful, wealthy businessman. However, his life has not been easy. Born into a poor family, Kelvin and his mother were left homeless after their house was sold to pay off his late father's debts. They were forced to live under a bridge. At school, Kelvin was the target of hatred from many students because of his background as the son of a scavenger. Every day, he was attacked with harsh words, humiliated, and often even tortured by student named Zico and two of his men. One day, in a quiet alley on his way home from school, Kelvin was brutally attacked by Zico and his men. His body was almost destroyed and he had almost lost hope, but at the last second, he unexpectedly obtained a system that saved him from death. Without that system, he would never have had a chance to survive. However, the question is—what will happen to Kelvin Stewart's life after he gets the system?

On his eighteenth birthday, Adrian Wolfe regresses back in time with nothing but fifty dollars in his pocket… And a system. [Money Multiplier System Activated] At midnight, all money spent in the last 24 hours will be doubled. Broke, betrayed by his greedy step-family, and on the edge of losing his future, Adrian begins a new life where every dollar becomes a weapon. From renting luxury cars to buying collectibles, from bribing corrupt officials to flipping investments—Adrian races toward wealth at impossible speed. And when he unlocks the System Shop, a new world opens: Martial arts mastery with a single purchase Items that detect lies Stat-increasing tools Weapons and abilities no normal person can obtain The world remains mundane—but Adrian is no longer ordinary. With money, power, and secrets in his hands, he rises from a forgotten nobody to a feared and admired billionaire. Enemies fall. Opportunities open. His past life regrets are rewritten. This time, Adrian won’t just survive. He will dominate.

“You don't deserve this throne. Your birth was nothing more than a mistake by my late husband, so don't think any more of yourself. But if you still want to be King, then go into the territories and kingdoms outside Griffindale and build your army of followers and allies from scratch. Whenever you feel like you have amassed a huge following enough to seize the throne away from me, then you can come back to fight for it. But from now on, you are on exile.” “The throne belongs to me, Stepmother. Nevertheless, I will do as you ask. But rest assured, for what you've done, I will return—not just for my throne, but also for your head.” “While the Queen fumed with rage in her private chamber, Cyrus emerged from her quarters wearing a satisfied grin, knowing his destiny was now set in stone. He would one day become king, no matter what.” -------- This is my first novel on the platform, so my pacing and world-building aren't the best, but it gets better with time. The story is set in a medieval world, somewhere in an alternate version of ancient Europe. At first the tone focuses more on war and basic politics, but as the story progresses, there will be more magic/fantasy elements added - like dragons, witches and fables. If you enjoy the work, please consider supporting it in any way you can. Any means of support goes a long way for me and is duly appreciated. Have Fun!!!

Ethan is an ordinary college student, majoring in history and leading a quiet, unremarkable life. One day, while walking home from class, he is suddenly engulfed by a mysterious portal and transported to Aetheria, a sprawling fantasy world of magic, monsters, and legendary heroes. Upon arrival, he discovers he has been summoned as a “hero” to aid the realm against an encroaching darkness. However, his magical aptitude is abysmally low, and he fails every basic test and training exercise. The other heroes and villagers quickly label him “the weakest hero”, mocking him as a liability. Desperate and confused, Ethan’s life seems doomed… until a hidden system activates. A mysterious interface appears before him, explaining: > “Your power grows through failure. Each mistake, setback, and defeat will grant you new skills or enhance your existing ones. Your strength is derived not from talent, but from resilience and perseverance.” With this strange rule in place, Ethan begins to experiment. At first, his failures are laughably pathetic: falling off training cliffs, accidentally triggering explosions, or summoning useless monsters. Yet, each failure brings surprising growth: a missed spell suddenly evolves into a devastating magical combo, a botched sword swing awakens latent elemental energy, or a misstep in stealth unlocks precognition. As he slowly accumulates a patchwork of bizarre yet powerful abilities, Ethan’s reputation shifts from the weakest hero to a legendary wildcard, a hero who seems to defy logic and overwhelm enemies in the most unexpected ways.