Rise Of The Brave Tangled Dragons

Aidan Drake has spent three years as the Frost family’s laughingstock—the powerless, humiliated son-in-law, mocked by his wife’s family and despised by society. Every day is a reminder that he is nothing, a “stray dog” in a gilded cage of wealth and scorn. But beneath the surface, a secret roars—an ancient power sealed away at birth, waiting for the right moment to awaken. When a mysterious stranger appears and sparks the dragon within him, Aidan’s world explodes into chaos. Suddenly, the man everyone dismissed becomes a force no one can ignore. As his power grows, the Frosts’ mockery turns into fear, and the world that once crushed him begins to tremble. But Aidan’s journey is more than revenge—it’s a battle for control, identity, and destiny. Will the weak son-in-law rise to claim his throne… or will the world destroy him before he learns to master the fire within?

This is the vivid and unrelenting chronicle of how Leo Archer awakened from the cocoon of ordinary existence into the incandescent brilliance of becoming perhaps the most extraordinary intellect in human history, a force transcending the mundane boundaries of possibility with every waking hour, his mind unfurling in ways as unexpected as thunder and as precise as a scalpel cutting through the veil of reality itself. On a singularly fateful night beneath the endless city lights of New York a peculiar dream seeped into his consciousness stirring neuronal circuits that hum with newfound clarity and power that ripples through the textures of his life with comedy delivered as sharp as psionic shrapnel and a drama that bleeds with sincerity so vivid it tastes like mercury in the mouth. As his intelligence expands he navigates each day with a sarcastic edge that slices through pretension and reveals hidden truths while every interaction resonates with emotional weight and absurdity in equal measure drawing readers into a world where even the banal feels charged with potential and every moment pulses with expanded meaning. At his side stands Ryan Cole whose easygoing humor masks an observant soul attuned to Leo’s shifting brilliance, Ethan Drake who crackles with provocative energy and layered implications in every jest, Noah Reed whose humor carries an undercurrent of probing insight that fractures facades, Omar Santos whose quiet presence offers a stabilizing anchor for Leo’s surging intellect, Maya Rivers whose friendship embeds human vulnerability into the whirlwind of intelligence and grounds his soaring consciousness, Chloe Bennett whose enchanting curiosity chisels emotional resonance into Leo’s awakening, and the watchful presence of Mr Harris whose astonishment at Leo’s metamorphosis becomes both comedic spectacle and heartfelt revelation

In life, he was an orphan, bullied and overlooked, even ridiculed by those he tried to protect. But in death, he transforms into a warrior destined to rise among the gods. At just 18 years old, a young Filipino sacrifices his life to save the girl he loves from a horrific fate. After being pushed from a towering construction site, he finds himself in the afterlife, standing before divine judges who will determine his eternal destiny. Depending on his beliefs, he is sent to a heaven beyond anything he ever imagined—a realm filled with beings from various faiths and mythologies, from the golden gates of Christian Heaven to the battle halls of Valhalla and the majestic peaks of Olympus. In this afterlife, power isn’t simply handed out; it must be earned. Armed only with his determination, a mysterious system, and the haunting memories of his past, this young soul embarks on a dangerous journey. He fights against powerful beings from different heavens and faces demons sent to torment the living. Along the way, he meets people who inspire him to grow stronger. Guided by the system he has received, he strives to ascend toward divinity, carving out his own path in a world where respect is earned through combat and power is claimed through effort.

In a world where the dead refuse to rest, the living fear what lurks beyond the veil. For centuries, humanity believed all spirits(ghosts) were vengeful, mindless entities seeking destruction. But the truth is far more terrifying—some spirits exist to devour, corrupt, and break the boundaries between life and death. Others, bound by fate, offer unimaginable power to those they deem worthy. Arman never wanted to be a hero. Struggling with social anxiety, he preferred to keep his head down, avoid trouble, and live a life that meant nothing to anyone but himself. But everything changed the day he became bound to a force beyond comprehension. Now, with an ancient spirit entwined with his very soul, he’s dragged into a hidden war waged in the shadows—a battle between those who harness the power of the dead and those who twist it into something monstrous. As ancient forces awaken and the boundaries between the worlds fracture, Arman faces an impossible truth: the power within him is both a gift and a curse, one that could consume him if he fails to control it. With enemies lurking in every shadow and unseen forces pulling the strings, he must uncover the origins of his power, the forgotten secrets of the past, and the role he is destined to play in a war that has raged for centuries. Because if he fails—if he breaks—this war won’t just claim his soul. It will unravel reality itself. A journey of power, fate, and the unseen begins… but can a boy who fears even simple conversations truly rise to become the strongest Spiritbound?

Ethan Cole never asked for more than a full stomach and passing grades. But when his pizza delivery takes him straight into the hands of his mocking classmates, he becomes the punchline of their cruel laughter. Forced to join their virtual reality Game The moment Ethan placed the headset on his head, the world around him shattered like glass. His ears rang with a mechanical voice— [Player 382 Registered] Name: Ethan Cole Level: Beginner Points: 0 Life Saves: 1 What should have been a harmless VR match has turned into a nightmare of blood, monsters, and death. Every task is life-or-death, every player a rival desperate to survive. And while Ethan starts at the bottom, mocked as a nobody, the system has given him one hidden edge… To win, he’ll have to rise higher than anyone ever expected. Because in this deadly game, humiliation is the least of his worries—losing means death.

After being found by an elder amidst a massacre and named Oasis, a child of both a Phoenix and Dragons grows up in a foreign land. With the instincts of his powerful bloodline, he strives to become strong. Along his journey, he encounters the remnants of legacies left behind by his parents, which give him the advantage of strength in a world where he both gains and loses his loved ones. As he walks a path filled with blood and betrayal, he must endure the trials that await him.

Eons ago, the divine dragon perished, and innumerable tribes gained prominence. A hundred millennia past, the ancient eight tribes withdrew into seclusion, as the enigmatic "Beyond Heaven" kept watch over this continent. The rebellious azure dragon, the primeval blue-blooded race, the tomb of the dragon deity, and the shattered remnants of the primordial realm. From a secluded stone village, a young man emerges, bearing an inscrutable stone bead. Can he defy destiny, vanquish dragons and saints, and reclaim the lost origin of the primordial realm?

Ryker Hartley, a young man embroiled with a crime boss to claim a hidden treasure. Would fleeing be his only option in this uncertain journey? Or would he challenge his destiny against all odds? ********** A once easy-going boy turned the beastly version of himself, feared by all. With a past that has left a scar on his mind, the most cherished of all his memories has turned out to be an unfairly large grieving package for him. With an unchecked bitterness, and oblivious of an inescapable fate trapped in times, awaiting the moment to descend, he roamed, but with animosity and undue misanthropy. Ryker has closed himself off to the world, he's not one to forgive the most trivial atrocities against him, but when a frenemy manages to break through his defenses, Ryker's integrity is put to the test in ways he never thought possible. As secrets are exposed and alliances are formed, Ryker's life takes a dramatic turn as he becomes a celebrity. Will he rise to the challenge or crumble under the weight of his past? . . . . Find out in this action-packed and thrilling novel that takes a deep dive into the complexities of human nature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PS: The image is not mine, I got it from Pinterest and then, do the editing. Owner >> Cody Garrett Hatcher

Synopsis/Blurb In the fog-shrouded early 1900s, former detective Thomas Blackwood receives a distressing letter from his estranged brother, Elijah, beckoning him to the enigmatic Shadow Isle. Determined to uncover the truth behind his brother's plea, Thomas embarks on a perilous journey to the Ghostly Archipelago, accompanied by his steadfast assistant, Amelia West, and the weathered Captain Jonathan Pike. Upon their arrival, they encounter the sinister Marcus Graves, a wealthy landowner with a chilling hold over the island and its inhabitants. Despite warnings to leave, Thomas presses on, driven by a thirst for redemption and justice. As Thomas delves into the island's murky past, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies, each revelation bringing him closer to the truth—and closer to danger. Haunted by visions of his brother and tormented by the restless spirits that roam the island, Thomas races against time to unravel the mysteries of the Ghostly Archipelago. But as tensions rise and alliances are tested, Thomas realizes that nothing is as it seems on Shadow Isle. Beneath the surface of deception and darkness lies a truth more sinister than he could have ever imagined—one that threatens to consume him and all who dare to uncover it. In a pulse-pounding showdown on the windswept cliffs of Shadow Isle, Thomas must confront Marcus Graves and the malevolent forces that seek to destroy him. With the help of Amelia and his newfound allies, Thomas must face his own demons and confront the ghosts of his past if he is to survive the mysteries of the Ghostly Archipelago.

Andrew was a child abandoned by his family and left in an orphanage where he grew up with other children. He grew up and learned with the help of his friends and caregivers. For lack of money he starts to work and help those he considers his brothers. He lives in a rather dangerous neighborhood but is a bit bored with his job because of the attitude of the store owner and the fights with some shoppers. One day he buys a lottery ticket after an argument with a customer. Without much faith he ends up winning it. So he decides to invest it and create a company to avoid being poor again, however, the problems do not wait and complicate his dreams to change his life.