Regret

Someone screamed as the dogs outside the hall began to bark just as the young boy was about to speak.Together with the others at the table, he quickly got up, and they all looked out the hall's open door.The boy turned to face his father as several yelps and the dogs' abrupt barking stopped.With his hand on the hilt of the long knife at his waist, the village chief was slowly making his way toward the door.The boy thought Jane, his sister, had screamed, but he had no time to think any further because three Asabya, the terrifying, murderous barbarians of the plains, stormed into the room with a ferocious battle cry at the same time.The boy watched in horror as the tall men, their long, dark hair pulled back by leather thongs around their foreheads, painted black with white around their mouths and dark eyes, swung their swords, and killed everyone in his immediate vicinity.Before the chief could draw his knife, the first person in the room severed his father's head from his body. But they didn't stop there.Everyone was killed, from the tiniest infants in their mothers' arms to the elderly with gray heads who had just given the boy their blessing.The pain and blood as a sword was buried to the hilt in his chest were all he could remember when another person appeared in front of him.

Roland finds himself caught up in the dangerous world of organized crime after borrowing money to save his girlfriend's life. He discovers that he is actually the heir to a massive family fortune and starts to build a new life for himself. However, his ex-girlfriend and her rich friends continue to belittle him at every turn, and he finds himself facing even more perilous situations as he navigates this new world of wealth and power. As Roland tries to make a name for himself, he finds that he is constantly beset by enemies, both old and new. He must make difficult decisions about who to trust and what path to take, all while keeping his head above water in a sea of danger and intrigue. Will Roland ever truly find peace and security, or will he be pulled further into the world of organized crime? The future is uncertain, and only time will tell if he can survive the dangers that await him.

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?

MANIFESTATION OF THE SYSTEM: LOST MEMORIES AND A SOULLESS THRONE Destruction is zero. The Black Dragon burns, Joker dies, and Sofia is kidnapped. In absolute despair, the System offers its final and most terrifying bargain: unlimited power to save his daughter, at the price of his soul and all his memories of Maria. Marco accepts. He rises, no longer Marco Rossi, but the manifestation of the System itself—a heartless titan, an efficient and brutal engine of vengeance. He rescues Sofia and reclaims his throne, but the victory is hollow. He returns to occupy the throne of the Black Dragon, the absolute and untouchable king. However, before her new ruler, Maria witnesses the monster she created: her husband is gone. She lives in fear and regret, realizing the true cost of the luxury she demanded. Marco has won everything, but lost himself. Tragically, the story is not over. Amidst the emptiness, Maria realizes she is pregnant with their second child—the heir to the Black Dragon's throne, and the inheritor of the System's never-ending curse. BLACK DRAGON CONTRACT, modern epic that redefines the boundaries of love, power, and the price paid when a soul is cashed out. The most tragic ending is not death, but the coldest victory. ---

Seven years prior, Anderson Campbell was the son of a thriving businessman, wielding a significant part of Lightharbor city’s economic lifeline. Every woman aspired to marry him, and Lauren Harris was no exception. But disaster struck. Anderson was sabotaged, and his company went bankrupt, burying him under massive debts. He became destitute, without a home, forced to live at his wife’s family residence as a son-in-law. From that point, he was known as the “useless” son-in-law of the Harris family, enduring their scorn and disdain. His constant engagement with his computer only further distanced him from them. Then one day, while enduring scorn at a café for using free Wi-Fi, his computer screen suddenly lit up: “Greetings, Host Anderson. I am the All-Powerful Reform System, here to assist. Please accept your first reward, a black card with a total asset of xxxxxx million dollars!” Now with money in his grasp, everything seemed possible. Anderson began his quest to uncover those who had wronged him, to exact revenge on those who had looked down upon him. They would soon regret!

When a boy watches his parents murdered, he’s left with a book that holds the power to destroy an empire. Years later, under a false name, he returns to the city that buried his past to burn it all down. But as his revenge spirals into war, Derick must choose: justice for the dead… or redemption for himself.

Ethan Cole thought his life had ended. After betrayal from the one he loved the most with his boss, after losing his job and facing public humilation from people he called friends, he only had one wish on his lips. To become strong enough for his life not to be controlled by the detects of the rich and powerful. And when it seemed like this wish would never be accomplished. A powerful stranger with a roll of authority stepped before him. "Prince Ethan Collard! This's no scam, your bloodline estate awaits you!"

“Don’t complain when the lights go out…” These were the words that came out of his mouth before he calmly exited the office. Josh Summers, a typical nobody, a medical instructor, is pushed aside by his wife, Lauren Forrest, when she sees that she has reached the very pinnacle of her career. She saw him as nothing but ‘Deadweight…’ But then everything turns upside down when, on the very day she had been dreaming of, she sees him standing with the top dogs of the city. Josh Summers wasn't just a nobody; he was the shadow ruler of Veron, the Hidden Ace, and the blade that held the underworld together. He had chosen a quiet life to stay with his wife; for three years, he played instructor at the clinic. But now, he is back, and with his resurfacing, the underworld is shaking— threats are awakening, and new enemies and allies are being born. Will Josh continue to rule over his Empire of Ash and Gold?

Life has a cruel way of humbling even the destined mighty. Frederick Corbin, once heir to one of the wealthiest dynasties, finds himself stripped of power, drowning in debt, and ignored by the very woman he loves. His wife, Sonia, is swept away by fame, charm, and the promise of a glamorous life with a celebrity, while her mother schemes to drive Frederick out of the picture completely. But destiny has a twist. A single miracle shatters the chains binding Frederick’s potential. Overnight, the forsaken man reclaims his rightful place as President of Corbin Holdings, inheriting control of a vast empire worth billions. Now the tables have turned. Sonia, who mocked and abandoned him, is desperate to return to his side. But Frederick has tasted betrayal too deeply to forgive so easily. As enemies circle and hidden truths unravel, one question remains: What will Frederick do when love, power, and vengeance collide?

The entire Carmichael family looked on in curiosity as the convoy of Fords rolled into the mansion's grounds. It looked like a King was making his entrance. The cars came to a stop and a driver ran over to pull the passenger door open. Luke stepped down from the car and shocked silence swept through the Humsworth family. He looked at them, a smug smirk curving his lips. "L-luke?" His wife, Fiona, stuttered. "In the flesh. Hello, in-laws, your wretched son-in-law is finally home…" *** What would you do if you were insulted and shamed by your wife's family for being poor, but one day, you discover that you're the heir to a lost fortune? Luke Bradford is the average, wretched son-in-law of the rich Carmichael family. He is shamed, disgraced and abused by his wife's family until one day, he finds out that he's the heir to a Diamond empire running into trillions of dollars. Luke returns with one thing on his mind…to take revenge on every single person who dared to hurt him in the past, but the Humsworth family have also vowed that a low class peasant like him will never lord over them. Taking a path through drug money, lies, deceit, treachery…and even the deadly mafia, will he succeed, or will the sneaky Humsworth family clip his feathers before he can even fly?