Ruthless

They buried him a hero. They forgot he was still alive. Five years ago, Zayden Cross, the legendary commander known as The Iron Guardian, vanished in the ashes of war. His name was carved into stone, his legacy sealed in silence. But betrayal runs deep — and the dead don’t stay buried forever. When Zayden returns from the shadows, he finds a city ruled by corruption and a son poisoned by a toxin created by the same enemies who destroyed his life. To save the only family he has left, Zayden must face Viktor Draven, the ruthless mastermind pulling the strings of a new world order. Every step drags him deeper into a web of lies, revenge, and sacrifice. Allies may turn into enemies. The truth may cost him more than his life. The Iron Guardian has risen again. And this time, he’s not fighting for glory — he’s fighting for blood. ---

In the shadowy depths of a small industrial town in 1923, Silas Granger, a 35-year-old disillusioned journalist turned private investigator, struggles to rebuild his life after years of regret. When Eleanor Wickham, a resilient 28-year-old widow, approaches him with cryptic documents she found among her late husband’s belongings, Silas is drawn into a dangerous web of corruption, betrayal, and lies. The documents point to Caleb Hartwell, a powerful 50-year-old industrialist, whose empire hides a dark conspiracy tied to bootlegging, bribery, and murder. As Silas and Eleanor dig deeper, they find themselves hunted by Jasper Crowe, a ruthless 37-year-old enforcer, while seeking help from the morally ambiguous 45-year-old detective Wyatt Draven, who holds pieces of the truth but may be playing both sides. With time running out, their fight for justice takes them from smoky speakeasies to secluded estates, culminating in a high-stakes confrontation that could bring the conspiracy to light—or bury them in the ashes.

Vincent, a lawyer, faces a sudden twist in his life after he drags the powerful finance company, Bianchi Finance, to court on charges of fraud. Despite his best efforts, Vincent ultimately loses the case. After a long day in court, Vincent heads home to surprise his wife for their wedding anniversary. But upon entering his own home, he is greeted with a scene that shakes him to his core - the ruthless CEO of Binachi Finance in his house with his wife, having an intimate moment. Vincent's life is turned upside down as he is forced to divorce his wife and framed for a crime he didn't commit. But what happens when Vincent's true identity is revealed and he seeks revenge on those who wronged him? Dive into the thrilling chapters of "The Rise of Vincenzo Moretti" as Vincent fights for justice on his own terms and makes those who have caused him pain pay dearly for their actions.

The enhancement serum was meant to create superhumans—faster, smarter, stronger. Instead, it wiped out most of civilization and turned the rest into Hollowed: vicious, mutated monsters. Elias Mercer should’ve been dead. Instead, he became something new—immune, stronger than a Hollowed, and guided by a mysterious (possibly digital) voice in his head. He’s the first successful mutation—and now, everyone wants him. Hunted by Viratech, the shady corporation that created the virus, Black Sun, a ruthless cult with dark motives, and other mutated survivors who’ve lost their humanity, Elias is stuck in a crumbling world ruled by chaos. His body keeps changing, the System in his head grants strange abilities with dangerous side effects, and his forgotten past might hold the key to everything. To survive, Elias must uncover the truth behind the virus, his own identity, and whether saving the world means losing what’s left of himself. Monsters. Mutations. Mystery. And a war on the horizon.

"They raised him to be a weapon. Now, he returns to become their reckoning." In a world ruled by secret clans and shadowy codes, Kairo Ren was forged into an elite assassin by the mysterious Shadow Sect—the same people who saved him from the ashes of his slaughtered family. For years, he served them with deadly precision… until he uncovers a forbidden scroll that exposes a terrifying truth: his parents were betrayed by someone within the sect. Haunted by memories and driven by vengeance, Kairo abandons the only life he’s ever known and begins a ruthless journey through the criminal underworld. Armed with forbidden techniques, ancient relics, and a blood oath sworn in silence, he hunts down the secrets buried deep within the Five Clans. But the deeper he digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Friends turn to enemies. Enemies become monsters. The final blade may have to fall on the one person he once called master. Martial arts. Betrayal. Bloodlines. This is not just a fight for revenge—it's a war for identity.

Betrayed. Poisoned. Forgotten. Kael Aric, once the brilliant crown prince, dies at the hands of those he trusted most. But fate grants him a second chance reborn as the Tyrant’s Heir, with the memories of his past life burning like fire in his veins. This time, there will be no mercy. With a system that allows him to cultivate, level up, and unlock golden finger powers, Kael vows to rise from the ashes. Every scheming courtier, every backstabbing noble, and every traitor who once mocked him will face his revenge. From a weak, overlooked heir to a ruthless warrior prince, he will crush his enemies with cold precision, turning humiliation into face-slapping victories. Yet behind his sharp blade lies a secret: the true enemy is not only within the palace walls, but lurking in the shadows of the empire itself. Will Kael use his rebirth to seize the throne, rewrite destiny, and build a kingdom stronger than ever before? Or will the chains of betrayal tighten once more around his neck?

To save his grievously ill mother, broke college student Alex takes a shady deal to test black market software for a mysterious hacker. He must install the illegal update in his favorite virtual reality game, Elysium Quest. But Alex quickly realizes the hacked program triggers consequences reaching far beyond just getting his gaming account banned. Soon he's battling ruthless gamers determined to exploit the technology at all costs, evading escalating legal investigations, and making dangerous choices that push his moral limits. In a world where virtual and reality intertwine, Alex will risk everything to acquire the funds for a miracle cure. Along with help from his quick-witted childhood friend Emma, Alex is thrust into a high-stakes adventure full of combat, intrigue, and life-altering twists. As he masters new abilities, uncovers hidden truths, and fights for more than just survival, he learns what power and integrity mean when your back's against the wall.

Micheal, an orphan who lost his parents early faces a difficult childhood with his adopted poor family, his father an abusive man and a drunkard leads Micheal to become a school dropout, his mother having had enough commits suicide, leaving him and his brother with a ruthless father, things became challenging as the adopted dies leaving them in a mountain of debt. Micheal left with no choice, along with a group of accomplices plans to rob a jewel store belong to the Ashford family, in their surprise, the store has an advanced scanning technology protecting a room filled with priceless diamonds but the heist takes an unexpected turn as one of Micheal's accomplice triggers an alarm, leading to his arrest. Placed in a holding cell contemplates the choices that brought him to this point, as he faces the possibility of a long prison sentence just as micheal expects a lengthy prison term. He is unexplainably released, confused and disoriented. he walks out of the station seeing a black limo with several SUVs waiting for him, as it is revealed that his true identity is actually the heir to the Ashford family.

"You're now the chairman and heir of McPherson's consortium!" Those very words changed his life forever. Jake's life had seemed to be falling apart. He lost his wife and his job on the same day. He was mocked and ridiculed by his wife's family for being a "useless gold digger," and it seemed like everyone thought he was a failure. But then something unexpected happened - He found out that he was actually the heir to a top consortium. Suddenly, he had power and wealth beyond his wildest dreams. But with that newfound power came enemies and rivals who wanted to bring him down. With enemies around every corner and deadly plots hatching at every turn, Jake had to stay one step ahead if he wanted to survive. Could he outwit those who sought to destroy him? Or would his newfound fortune be the very thing that led to his downfall? Would he be able to navigate the dangerous world of wealth and power, or would he be crushed by the ruthless world of wealth and power?

Lucas Johnson was nothing more than a poor, overlooked student. He was mocked, humiliated, and used as a pawn by the wealthy elite. But everything changed the day he inherited his family’s vast empire. Overnight, the bullied became untouchable, armed with wealth, power, and a burning desire for vindication. Yet, freedom and fortune came at a cost. Lucas quickly discovers that his university rivals aren’t the only enemies plotting against him. Betrayal lurks in the most unexpected places. Amongst his friends, lovers, and even his own family harbor secrets that could destroy him. To survive, Lucas must scale through a treacherous world of corporate warfare, social power plays, and family conspiracies. He’ll need brains, strategy, and a ruthless streak he never knew he had to outwit those who underestimated him—and reclaim what was always rightfully his. In a world where status defines survival, Lucas must rise—or be crushed under the weight of his inheritance.