Ruthless

"I see death... A lot of dead bodies where you are going," the voice of the soothsayer flow back into his mind. "The island I am posted to is peaceful. Did you mean there will be a natural disaster?" "No. It's your bad luck. I see death coming in the shape of a baby and swallowing everything and everyone else. Be careful and don't ever turn the page." "What are you talking about?" The old witch was silent after, and Zuma was shoved off by the next customer in line.

Asher Booker is that poor orphan with a not so smart brother. His wife's family deserted her because she married him. But he still had his fragile heart broken by his wife and was betrayed by his best friend. Everything came with consequences and lessons. No one would have thought so but he became the heir of an empire he knew nothing about but at a condition. No matter what, he's determined to repay what they did to him and make them go down on their knees.

Elliot Kane is a scrawny, introverted college freshman at Crestwood University, relentlessly bullied by the campus elite: jocks, frat boys, and social media influencers who thrive on his humiliation. One night, during a particularly brutal encounter that leaves him battered in a dark alley, a mysterious cosmic anomaly binds an alien neural entity to his mind: the Death Mind System. This system grants Elliot a chilling power: by knowing a person’s true name and whispering their death in his mind, he can kill them instantly, their body collapsing as if their soul were snuffed out. No evidence, no trace; just a thought, and they’re gone. But the system isn’t just a weapon; it’s a living, evolving intelligence that feeds on death. Each kill upgrades its capabilities, unlocking new mental abilities: telepathic manipulation, memory siphoning, even glimpses into the victim’s final thoughts. The more Elliot kills, the stronger and more addictive the system becomes, transforming him from a timid outcast into a calculating force of vengeance.

Oliver Lane, went through a lot to save the life of a woman he holds dear. And for that he fell into debts and even made deals with one of the most dangerous men in the entire city, just to make sure her life was retained. He went out of his way for her but in the end of it all, she betrayed him and left him to face the outcome alone, by breaking up with him and getting acquainted with a financially buoyant man, in other words she left him for dead. Feeling betrayed his entire world came crumbling down, his heart broken, the debts too much for him to shoulder. Will he survive the deadly threats from the most dangerous Mafia in the city?

In a world where your fate is determined by the monster you bond with, seventeen-year-old Han Seojin is a nobody. Labeled cursed. Ignored by the system. Rejected by every creature he’s ever tried to summon. Until one mistake drops him into an unregistered dungeon before it stabilizes, and there, buried beneath the world, he touches a chained statue of a wolf. It bites back. Now bound to Fenrir, the apocalyptic beast of Norse myth, Seojin has unlocked a secret Role that should not exist — Bringer of the Apocalypse. His new companion is angry, divine, and very interested in finishing what Ragnarok started. Seojin didn’t ask for this. He doesn’t even want this much power. But the gods, the system, and the world itself are watching, and all of them are waiting to see whether he’ll destroy everything… …or tame the end of days.

"They called him Dustblood. Cursed. Worthless. But in the crypt’s darkness, something ancient whispered back." 2. "In a world where magic means everything, Elior has nothing—until the dead offer him a gift that should never be taken." 3. "Betrayed, humiliated, forgotten—until the shadows call his name." 4. "Magic made him an outcast. The dead will make him a weapon." 5. "The academy laughed when he fell. They won’t laugh when he rises from the crypt." 6. "Every gift in the kingdom came with a price. But Elior was willing to pay in blood."

He was the shame of the family. Add that to the fact that he lied to his wife and took the blame for a crime he never committed—just to save her collapsing company—and you’ve got Cole Bennett. Three years later, this man walked out of prison. Of course, no one comes out the same way they went in. If you've got some experience, you know what that means. But guess what? The bastard Cole went to prison for—the one who promised to help his wife—didn’t lift a damn finger. And guess what again? Cole was the only one treated like trash when he went in, but now, his in-laws have gone full beast mode, treating his wife worse than poop. Now imagine a man who spent three years in one of New York’s deadliest prisons. A man who found mysterious mentors behind bars. A man full of rage. A man who learned how to unleash the kind of emotions you’re not supposed to tame. Tell me—what exactly isn’t bound to happen?

"If he cannot survive in this Realm and ascend to the Higher Realms, then he is not worthy of being my son!” *** Xiao Tian, the child abandoned by his own parents. He once lived a happy life as the crown prince of the Wang Kingdom. But a great tragedy struck his family—his beloved uncle staged a coup, killing his mother, father, and all those loyal to them. However, the death of his parents was a lie. It was merely a scheme—to leave him behind in the Tianwu Realm, the lowest realm in the Universe. Alone, he rose. Step by step, he walked a path filled with hardship. When he discovered that his parents were still alive, anger filled his heart. But it was not blind rage—it became the fire that forged his resolve to become stronger. With unwavering spirit, he climbed from the lowest realm, ascending through each realm—until he surpassed even his father and became the ruler of the entire Universe! “I, Xiao Tian, swear to overturn this injustice. I will reach immortality and create true peace—so that no one will ever be oppressed again across the Universe. Strength shall no longer be the only measure of justice. And if strength is the key—then I shall become the strongest and be the one who defines justice for all of existence!”

"Mr. Verus,” she said, “the surgery has already been paid for.” Cassius blinked, stunned. “What? By who?” Before the nurse could respond, a tall, imposing figure appeared. The man was impeccably dressed, his presence commanding attention. “I paid for it,” the man said, his deep voice resonating in the sterile corridor. Cassius stood, his body tense. “Who are you?” The man smiled faintly, extending a hand. “Augustus Verus,” he said. “Your father.” Shock coursed through Cassius. “My father?” he echoed, incredulous. “That’s impossible.” “It’s the truth,” Augustus said, pulling out a neatly folded envelope. Inside were photographs, documents—proof of their connection. “I’ve been watching from a distance, waiting for the right moment to step in. And now, it’s time.” Cassius stared at the evidence, his emotions a whirlwind of disbelief, anger, and curiosity. “Why now? Why not before?” Augustus met his gaze steadily. “Because you had to face life’s hardships to grow. But now, you’ve earned the right to know the truth—and the power to change your fate.” He handed Cassius a sleek black card. “This is yours. It grants you access to my wealth. Use it wisely.” Cassius hesitated before taking the card, his fingers trembling. The weight of everything that had happened—his humiliation, his sister’s injury, and now this revelation—threatened to overwhelm him. But as he looked at Augustus, determination flickered in his eyes. “I’ll use this,” he said quietly, “to protect Vinna—and to repay everyone who looked down on me.” Augustus nodded, a faint smile on his lips. “Then I trust you won’t disappoint me, son.” Cassius watched as Augustus walked away, leaving him standing in the sterile hallway, a man reborn."

Leonel, 27 years old, son of the wealthiest man in Britain, found himself in the body of an abused, affinity-less, hybrid prince, demon-human of the demon Kingdom. His uncle, the demon king, sent him to the human kingdom under the pretense of protecting him, but it was all a ruse. Assassins were sent to kill him, as the king feared he was a threat to his throne. On the brink of death, Leonel discovered new powers within himself. A spirit companion, a dual affinity for Light and dark magic, and a demonic eye - all rare and coveted. With new power at his disposal, Leonel set out on a journey to reclaim the demon kingdom. Along the way, he'll face many challenges and will have to decide what kind of mage he wants to become. Will he use his powers for good, or will he succumb to the darkness within him?