Reclusive Master

In the Holy Oakhaven Empire, power is dictated by one's alignment with Aether the pristine celestial mana wielded by highborn mages and noble knights. Tristan Vance possesses an Aether alignment score of absolute zero. An orphan raised by a disgraced, disabled vanguard soldier, Tristan is tolerated at the Imperial Knight Academy only as a "Shield Bearer" A glorified cannon fodder meant to absorb spells for noble squires. For three years, Tristan endures systematic humiliation, culminating in a brutal betrayal when his aristocratic rival, Julian Vanguard, leaves him for dead during a staged scouting mission in the monster-infested Ashen Ravine. Bleeding out in the depths of the earth, Tristan’s mortal blood seeps into a buried, primordial ruin, awakening the Primordial Dragon God Bloodline. Instead of drawing from the sky's Aether, Tristan can now absorb the raw, chaotic energy of the earth and command the extinct terrors of the sky. To survive, Tristan must live a double life. By day, he returns to the empire, climbing the ranks of the Royal Knights as a seemingly "ordinary" martial fighter who defies magical logic. By night, he masterminds the liberation of forgotten territories, uncovers the corrupt rot of the Holy See, and raises a hidden legion of dragons. From a humiliated slave-soldier to the master of the skies, Tristan’s path is paved with the shattered reputations of those who looked down on him, ultimately forcing him to unite humans, elves, and dwarves against an oncoming Abyssal Invasion.

Rick, a 25-year-old young man, found his life shattered after an incident that put him behind bars. During his year in prison, he was isolated from the outside world, not realising that life out there had turned into a nightmare. A giant, pitch-black eye-shaped hole appeared in the sky, followed by dimensional portals that spread across the world. Monstrous monsters, once mere animals, now roam the streets, while mysterious towers rise from the ground, signalling a new era of fear and uncertainty. A global crisis strikes, civilisations collapse, and humanity splits into two groups, those endowed with supernatural powers, and those who remain weak, struggling to survive amidst the destruction. Inside a dark and cramped prison, Rick surmises that he has been forgotten by the world. However, fate had other plans for him, revealing that he had been chosen as a Vassal of Heimdall, the Gatekeeper and Seer of All. Extraordinary powers rose up within him, giving him the ability to sense the changes in the world and see the truth behind the curtain of reality. With this gift, he now has the chance to redeem himself and unravel the mystery behind the catastrophe that has struck the earth. With the world having turned into a danger-filled dystopia, Rick must break out of prison, master his new powers, and survive amidst the chaos. As a Vassal of Heimdall, he must use his abilities to deal with threats coming from an alien dimension, as well as uncover secrets that could save humanity from total destruction. Will Rick be able to use his powers to get the world back on track? Or is this new era the beginning of something much bigger than he ever imagined?

For three years, Ethan Cole has endured life as the laughingstock of the Dawson family—scrubbing their floors, bearing their insults, and fading into the background of their lives as a mere nobody. What the Dawsons have no idea about is that Ethan is actually the exiled heir to the Cole Conglomerate, a trillion-dollar empire that commands fear across the globe. Once the youngest commander in a clandestine international unit, he vanished after a family feud that cost him everything. His punishment was clear: live as an ordinary man, reveal nothing, and interfere with nothing. Yet the world has not forgotten him. When six sleek black cars pull up in front of the Dawson home and elite operatives bow before him, Ethan receives the message he has long awaited: “Young Master, your exile ends today.” With his identity restored, Ethan begins the quiet process of reclaiming his power—but he’s not leaving just yet. The Dawsons, who have belittled him time and again, will discover the truth—slowly, painfully, and in a very public manner. As rivals, crime syndicates, and corporate foes emerge from the shadows, Ethan’s return sends shockwaves through the city. With each step he takes, he unearths a deeper conspiracy, a more insidious enemy, and a past he can no longer escape. The world believed the Hidden Dragon had perished. They were mistaken. Now, Ethan will rise again— not as an insignificant son-in-law, but as the formidable heir that the world fears. Power. Respect. Revenge. The throne he once forsook is waiting for him. And this time, no one will be able to stop him.

Aric Blackthorn is cursed by a power that loves him too fiercely, a psychic leviathan with no respect for boundaries—a Devil’s Fruit that warps flesh, mind, and fate. When House Blackthorn is torn apart by ancient betrayals, Aric must master psychic warfare and arcane combat to survive. But the power inside him hungers, and if he gives too much, it might devour everything he holds dear. Devil’s Fruit: I Couldn’t Evolve is a brutal, sensorial journey into love turned monstrous, where sarcasm scythes through blood‑dark magic and each spell is a promise of beauty and violence. Aric Blackthorn awakens in the ruined halls of his ancestral keep, the psychic presence of his Devil’s Fruit thrumming in his mind—a beast that speaks in riddles and carves runic fractures through reality. Determined to reclaim his legacy, he forges uneasy alliances: Seris the shadowsmith, Vira the mercurial envoy, and Kael the steadfast guard. Every encounter sparks a battle of senses and strategy—color‑bleeding mana webs, sigil‑etched swords, psychic pressure like thunder in the veins. As Aric climbs the ladder of power, House Blackthorn fractures under envy, and rival factions—Elowen’s hollow‑vein cult, Garrick’s iron‑sigil enforcers, Thane’s dread‑spiral cabal—seek to claim the psychic core within him. But when his psychic companion Lysander whispers that love is the greatest threat, Aric must choose: let the fruit consume him, or turn its monstrous devotion into salvation. Sacrifices will bleed sincerity, sarcasm will break bones, and comedy will red‑raw the absurdity of power.

"Do you think I would wait around for a jailbird like you when a man like Matteo wants me? Are you nuts?” Jason Monroe couldn't believe his ears when he heard those hateful words from his girlfriend, who was the cause of his imprisonment, as she stood in her wedding gown about to be married to the man who sent him to prison. A talented man with great ambitions, Jason Monroe had come a long way from being the punky orphan in the foster system to the C.E.O. of his own tech company, which he founded right after he finished college. Just when he thought he had everything under control, his girlfriend was accosted by the young master of the most influential family in Dengal. Enraged by the obscenity, Jason fought the man in honor of his girlfriend. Nobody touches the rich and powerful without paying a dear price. Jason learned this bitter lesson when he was imprisoned for three good years. After enduring a jail term in the notorious Ratsburgh prison, known for its cruelty. Jason, who met a mysterious man in prison, was released with the expectation of reuniting with the love of his life. The woman who was about to marry Jason’s nemesis Shocked by the discovery of his girlfriend’s betrayal, equipped with his newly bestowed authority. Jason set out on his journey of revenge, the tussle of power, and realization of how difficult it was to be “the man who wears the ring” Will Jason have all it takes to be the Grand Patriarch?

In the ruthless world of Cloudbridge City, Jayden Smith's life was a ticking time bomb. Once the pampered son of a wealthy family, his world came crashing down when his father's reputation was shredded by false accusations. Stripped of their wealth, Jayden was forced to eke out a living as a lowly delivery boy, his existence a stark contrast to the opulent lifestyle he once knew. But Jayden's burdens were twofold. His girlfriend, the love of his life, had been secretly plotting against him, her affections bought by the son of the man who'd destroyed his family. The sting of betrayal cut deep, and on the day he discovered her treachery, Jayden's world imploded. Beaten and left for dead in a sordid alley, he was given a second chance when the Infinite Wealth System awakened within him. "[System Activation Complete!] Congratulations, Jayden Smith. You have been chosen as the Host of the Infinite Wealth System. Now let's fix your miserable life!" With this newfound power, Jayden's transformation began. The System propelled him into a world of high-stakes missions, where the line between success and disaster was razor-thin. But the rewards were life-changing: untold wealth, unparalleled power, and the tools to exact a calculated revenge on those who'd wronged him. As Jayden navigates this treacherous new world, he'll uncover hidden truths about his family's past, confront the masterminds behind his downfall, and ignite a firestorm of vengeance that will shake Cloudbridge City to its foundations. The question is: will he emerge as the master of his fate, or will the ruthless world of the elite consume him whole?

For a thousand years, the Dragonforge has slumbered, its molten heart pulsing with the blood of the first dragon. Every century, it awakens to choose a champion, one who will either reforge the legendary Dragon bane and slay the Eclipse Wyrm, or become its vessel and doom the world. This time, it chooses Dain, a lowly blacksmith’s apprentice with no magic in his veins. But Dain hides a secret: he is the last descendant of the Dragonforge Heir, a bloodline cursed to bear the weight of the world’s salvation, or its destruction. On the night of his twentieth birthday, Dain’s adoptive father, Borin, is murdered by the Order of the Silver Flame, a fanatical sect of dragon-slayers who believe Dain’s blood is the key to unleashing the Wyrm. Forced to flee, Dain discovers the truth: his hands bear the Mark of the Forge, and his veins run with the same fire as the ancient dragon. Hunted by the Order and pursued by the Ashen Covenant, a cult that worships the Wyrm, Dain must master the lost art of Runesmithing and gather the Seven Sacred Ores to reforge the Dragon bane. But the deeper he delves into his heritage, the more he questions whether the Wyrm is truly a mindless beast, or a prisoner of a divine betrayal. His only allies are Serra, a disgraced knight of the Silver Flame who wants to burn the world to save it, and Veyla, a sorceress of the Ashen Covenant who hears the Wyrm’s whispers in her dreams. Together, they journey across the shattered kingdoms of Eldros, from the Phoenix’s Nest to the Tomb of the Forgotten King, each step bringing Dain closer to the Wyrm’s awakening—and his own transformation.

Synopsis: In a marriage of cold convenience, Adrian Cole weds Selene Harlow, the beautiful and distant heiress to the powerful Harlow fortune. To the elite world of politicians and tycoons, Adrian is nothing but a "useless nobody," a penniless man tolerated only as a laughingstock and a pawn. Forced into the union by her family, Selene treats him with glacial contempt, echoing the open disdain of her iron-willed mother, Eleanor, and her dismissive father, Victor. Publicly humiliated and relegated to the shadows of the Harlow Corporation, Adrian endures the constant mockery, especially from Julian Black, a rival executive with a predatory interest in Selene and the company. Adrian bears it all with quiet restraint, his true nature hidden behind a mask of meekness. But beneath the surface, he is far more than he appears. Secretly, he commands a hidden power and respect, with loyal operatives referring to him as "Young Master" and awaiting his orders. The fragile peace shatters when subtle threats escalate into open warfare: a shattered heirloom, a violent ambush in an alley, and a near-fatal "accident" on the road. With each attack that Adrian effortlessly deflects, Selene's icy skepticism begins to thaw into burning curiosity. Who is this man she married? His calm authority in the face of danger and his quiet acts of protection clash with the image of the helpless man everyone scorns. As Julian Black's schemes grow more dangerous and desperate, Adrian is forced to let his carefully constructed facade begin to crack. The forgotten son-in-law can no longer remain in the shadows. He must choose between his vow to conceal his powerful past and the need to protect the wife who is slowly starting to see the formidable man hidden behind the ridicule.

He died a failure. He woke up a weapon. Ethan Cross had nothing: betrayed by the wife who took his fortune, disowned by his billionaire family, and publicly humiliated after a failed suicide attempt. At his absolute lowest, a cold, alien intelligence the Wealth Ascension System activates within him. Its offer is ruthless: complete impossible financial tasks for vast rewards, or suffer brutal neurological punishments for failure. With the System as his relentless engine, Ethan transforms from a broken man into "Mr. AK," a ghost of the financial world. He builds an empire in the shadows, amassing billions while systematically dismantling the lives of those who destroyed him. His ex-wife, Claire, watches in furious denial as the mysterious tycoon "Mr. AK" outmaneuvers her at every turn, never suspecting the rival ruining her ascent is the husband she left for dead. From a viral "Hobo Billionaire" stunt to a hostile takeover of his own family's empire, Ethan's revenge is calculated, cold, and spectacular. The final blow lands at Claire's own wedding, where a shocking public reveal exposes Mr. AK's true identity, destroying her new life and legacy in a single, devastating moment. But as one war ends, a greater one begins. The System's final message is clear: "Phase One Complete. Phase Two: Global Domination Initiated." Ethan must now decide if he is the master of this power, or merely its most valuable pawn. This is a story of bone-deep betrayal, astronomical wealth as a weapon, and a revenge so perfect it changes the world.

Renggin Ang, a foolish boy with hidden talents, is often referred to as the trash of the Ang Family. This is because Seta Hun (Renggin Ang's father) hides his identity as trash. However, it turns out that he is a descendant of the world's strongest legend, Duata Hun. One day, a tragedy occurs. Seta Hun's identity is revealed, attracting the attention of the masters from Yu Continent. These masters hunt Seta Hun, carrying a mysterious book with the word N-O-V-E-L written on its cover. During the chaos, Renggin Ang and his sister, Ampy Ang, witness an epic battle between their parents and the masters. Their parents are trapped in a soul-sealing formation. Taking advantage of the situation, Meriy Ang (Renggin Ang's mother) manages to push Seta Hun out of the formation. The mysterious book opens, floats, and absorbs Meriy Ang's soul into it. The book then falls right in front of Renggin Ang. The masters glare at the child with a strong murderous intent. Seta Hun orders Renggin Ang and his sister to flee with the book. To save his children, he sacrifices himself using a forbidden technique known as the body-destroying move. With this technique, he kills six masters and severely injures one. Seta Hun's body is destroyed, and the remaining master leaves with Meriy Ang's body. What will become of Renggin Ang and his sister after this event? Can Renggin Ang find his beloved mother's body and free her soul, which is sealed within the ancient book, so it can return to her body? #Fantasy #Comedy #Romance