Ruthless

Why is the world cruel to good guys? Nathan Walter spent years as the laughingstock of Braxton College, ridiculed for his poverty and mocked for his dreams. He thought his girlfriend was the one person on his side, until she stole his life's work and handed it to his bully on a silver platter. Left in the dirt and humiliated before the world, Nathan is forced to make a choice. It’s time to stop hiding. It’s time to show them who he really is. He isn't just a student; he’s the son of the world’s most powerful man. Now, Nathan has a billion-dollar question for those who crushed him: How does it feel to realize you just declared war on your new boss?

Valkyrie Black's world crumbled when she was cast onto the unforgiving streets as a child. Surviving alone and gifted by the ancient "Spark" AI system, a relic of a long-lost civilization, she sees the world differently than those around her. Armed with this ancient technology, Valkyrie wages a hidden battle against shadowy beasts while navigating the criminal underbelly of Durres city. With each adversary vanquished, she gains new insight, powers, and abilities. Set in a steampunk world rife with mafia intrigue, criminal guilds, and corrupt politicians, Valkyrie's journey is a tale of grit and innovation. Other books by Drew Archeron include Rejected Billionaire, The Huntress - Luna Eileen, and Civilian Dragon Lord *I own all rights and layers to my book cover.

Three years ago, Drake, the legendary Asura Marshal, was the shield of the nation. But at the height of his glory, he was betrayed by the High Council and poisoned with the "Yin-Soul Toxin," leaving him crippled and powerless. To survive, he became the "trash" son-in-law of the Vance family. For one thousand days, he endured the world’s mockery. He was forced to eat scraps, sleep in a shed, and watch as his "wife" was insulted by arrogant young masters. The world thought the Dragon had become a worm. They were wrong. The three-year limit has expired. The poison is suppressed. The Dragon has opened his eyes. "Three years ago, you took my power. Today, I take your lives." With the Black Dragon Card in his pocket and the world’s most elite Legion at his back, Drake begins his bloody march to the Capital. The "trash" son-in-law? He is the world's richest man. The "cripple"? He can shatter mountains with a single finger. The "beggar"? He is the God of War who makes Emperors kneel. Step by step, Drake will reclaim his throne. And this time, he won’t stop until the Capital is dyed red.

From prisoner… to billionaire heir. Jamal was betrayed, humiliated, and discarded like trash by the people he loved most. Now, he’s back... with power, wealth, and a name that shakes the world. But you must know the sudden wealth came with no shortage of enemies, more from his bloodline... Nephews and cousins who toiled hard to inherit the legacy, only for it to be passed down to Jamal in a silver platter. They will do anything until Jamal is tossed back into the trash where he came from, but one thing they didn't know is how dangerous it is to fight a man who's lived through hell.

Ashton Whyte - a notorious bad boy. Playboy socialite by day, Ruthless gang leader by night. Payton Rivers- A typical girl.. or is she? Payton has a secret.. or two, secrets that are well kept until Ashton crosses her path. Between sorting through murders, scandals and a mystery or two, will these two lovebirds ever get a break?

Everyone in New York laughed at Jack Ironheart. Three years of being walked all over by the Hart family. Three years of being insulted, hit, and spat on. They called him trash, useless, and a beggar. But one night they made one fatal mistake: They framed the wrong man. Jack Ironheart is the Undefeated God of War, the living legend every army on Earth thought was dead. One call from him and the Phantom Legion rises. One look from him and Manhattan goes black. And the richest men in New York suddenly see their bank accounts drop to zero. But now the same enemies who faked his death years ago are hiding inside the Hart family mansion, smiling. Now the worthless son-in-law is done pretending. New York will burn until every traitor begs. And the Undefeated God of War never loses.

In July 2018, the [Tower of Erase] appeared and changed the lives of 8 billion people. Those who were chosen were given 'special abilities.' One by one, these chosen people call themselves Challengers and attack the Tower. For ten years, the number of people awakened and given special abilities rapidly rose. Soon, teenagers within the age of 13 and above started to manifest abilities. Axel Hart, a seventeen year old high school student, was bullied repeatedly by his classmates who developed special abilities, just because he didn’t have any. Among all the students, he was the only person in that entire school who didn’t have powers. One afternoon, the bullying went too far. In the hands of his classmates, he died. He knew he died, but he woke up the next day with a magical mysterious book floating in front of him. The words ‘For my brother, Axel’ were written in bold on the cover. What’s more, it was from his brother, Nyx, who died inside the Tower one year ago! What secrets does this book have?!

Five years ago, when demons attacked, and Alex lost his parents, in the process he disappeared and everyone assumed he was dead including his wife Rose and their daughter. Now he's back, determined to reclaim everything he lost. But everyone still sees him as the same worthless man who abandoned his family. Rose's family looks down on him. Elite commanders mock him. Even his own in-laws call him useless and demand Rose choose a "real man." What they don't know is that Alex has become the Lord Supreme—the most powerful being alive. When demons breach the city's safest district and trap his daughter, while other "heroes" rush to help, Alex must reveal his true identity. How do you prove your worth to people who've already written you off? How do you win back a family that thinks you're dead inside? Sometimes the greatest power is letting them underestimate you... until it's time to show them exactly who you've become.

Ryu was once a legend—known in the gaming world as the Game Emperor, a max-level player who had already conquered every challenge. But when he logs into Eternum Online: Hardcore Mode, everything changes. The system greets him with a chilling message: “Logout permanently disabled until the story ends.” Trapped inside a world that feels more real than reality itself, Ryu begins his journey not as a savior, but as a bored “tourist” with infinite power. Yet the deeper he goes, the more he realizes this is not just another game. Forgotten beasts whisper his name, shadows of his past as a ruthless “King” return, and a new battlefield emerges where the real world and game world collide. In a realm where trust is rarer than victory, Ryu must rewrite the rules of the board. No more sacrifices. No more empty crowns. To survive—and to lead—he must become something greater than the ruthless emperor he once was. Because in Eternum, the pieces move on their own, and a King can only win if his people choose to follow. No logout. No second chance. Only the rise of the True King.

The world is covered by Memory (a divine entity beyond human understanding). Space gates and mysterious dungeons constantly open, and monsters inside rush out to slaughter humanity. Only Card Masters can fight against them. And this story is about the greatest Card Master. (Main character is intelligent, no harem, no stupidity, ruthless when necessary.) (Yugi Oh + Solo Leveling + Built Desk styles)