Ruthless

Born into the most prestigious clan of sword masters, I was destined to become a legend. My father believed I would be his prodigy, training me relentlessly to awaken my Hakana — the power that defines a true master. My family had high expectations. My friends believed I would be the next mighty warrior. But everything shattered when my father was betrayed — murdered by his closest friend, who stole the power meant to be mine. Stripped of my birthright, cast aside as a nobody, I must now claw my way back from nothing. I will challenge the strongest masters, slay the demons in my path, and reclaim the power that was stolen from me. But as blood stains my hands and the darkness creeps into my soul, I must ask myself: Will I rise as the hero I was born to be? Or will I fall... and become the Demon Slayer I was never meant to be?

“Love?” she finally said, her tone dripping with mockery. “I suppose I did. Once. Before I realized love doesn’t pay the bills. Not when it’s tied to a man who can’t even afford to take care of himself.” The words hit Anderson harder than he expected. For three years, he had poured his heart into their marriage, believing they were building something lasting. But as he looked into her unyielding eyes, he realized how blind he had been. Anderson Denfield thought he had it all—a beautiful wife, a marriage built on love, and a future full of promise. But on the morning that shatters his world, he learns that his life has been nothing more than a cruel facade. His wife, Ashley, the woman he trusted above all else, has been harboring a devastating secret: she’s fallen for another man—a wealthy rival who makes no attempt to hide his intentions of replacing Anderson in every way. Betrayed by the woman he loved, Anderson Denfield finds himself heartbroken. But just when he begins to claw his way back, he discovers an even deeper betrayal: his own uncle, Eduardo, who kept in charge, has seized control of their family business, aiming to have it all for himself. Fueled by a searing need for redemption, Anderson reenters the business world—not as the meek man that has been cast aside, but as a force to be reckoned with but Anderson hides an even much bigger secret. will they find out? When love turns to hate and betrayal ignites vengeance, how far will Anderson go to reclaim his power

Atticus, betrayed by his own kingdom, faces the wreckage of a life once held dear. With his wife and unborn child casualties of a dark plot, he's left broken. But the legend of Atticus is just beginning, for Amsodeus, the devil of chaos, grants him a second shot at life, a chance for revenge and the emergence of the Reaper system that helps him get Stronger with the blood of his enemies. ****** Atticus clenched the soldier's neck, his gaze unwavering as he confronted him. A sudden prompt echoed in his mind. "Primal energy detected, absorb?" "Hell yeah," he responded. The soldier in Atticus's grasp unleashed a gut-wrenching scream, red marks enveloping his entire body as his mass dwindled. Atticus felt an insatiable hunger as his body absorbed the energy, leaving the soldier lifeless. Onlookers in the battlefield shuddered as they witnessed Atticus holding his comrade, draining his body mass. It was in this moment that the other soldiers grasped the reason behind his ominous title—the Reaper.

Zhi Ruo, was a person who dabbled with a lot of things. She stole and cooked with the same hands. She made an astronomical amount of money, and made her company from scratch. She designed, invested, crafted, invented, healed and killed. All for the sake of what? Nothing. Because she can, because others cannot. For the sake of living, she will, for the sake of trying, for the sake of her own self satisfaction. Because she was an immortal among mortals. And as if there was some sick being out there, she went from a puzzle that could not fit. Into a person who was ostracized by everyone, and yet she felt the sense of belonging.

Devon LaRue is a Michelin Star winning chef. He is the author of cookbooks and the host of a successful cooking show. However, when he was in culinary school, LaRue was recruited by Special Agent Donald J. Thomas, Jr. who works for The Agency. LaRue becomes a contract killer who enjoys the anonymity of his fame and the protection of The Agency.

"Young master, your father just stopped breathing..." "I'm afraid things have gone so wrong Master... The family's company has just been sold illegally..." ****************************** ****************************** After losing his father, Trevor Billions' world crumbles further when he discovers he's inherited nothing but debt and despair. With his marriage on shaky ground, he toiled tirelessly to make ends meet, only to be met with cruelty and disdain by his beloved wife and her family. Despite that, he labored morning and night to put a smile on Ellen's face, promising never to leave, but on her birthday, a shocking betrayal forces him to sign away his freedom. As he hits rock bottom, a mysterious document hidden by his father reveals a stunning truth, catapulting Trevor into a whirlwind of unexpected adventures and discoveries. With his life turned upside down, could he rise from the ashes and conquer the demons that haunt him?

"I rather die than marry a beggar like you," Anna insulted Damien on seeing the wedding ring he got for her. ****** Damien is being humiliated at Anna's birthday party after ignoring Stella's warning. She shows off her new liver, Ken, a millionaire, who joins her parents in throwing Damien out of the house. A car pulls up to Damien with a bodyguard stepping out, revealing the young man as a famous businessman and Trillionaire. "I will make them regret ever crossing paths with me, " Damien promised.

Maxwell Reed had his life going smoothly for him until he came to discover that his loving girlfriend, Vicky Thorman had been cheating on him with the Governor's son, John Reider. Powerless and poor, the least Maxwell could do was to pack up and lay low so he could endure his disgrace and slowly heal from his heartbreak, but what happens when he comes to find out that he is the long-lost son of a billionaire's descendants? And when his grandmother breaks the silence on how he had been adopted, will this help him reconnect the dots on what happened to his real parents?

Jayden Smith was a hardworking man, a devoted husband, and a loving father. He built his life on love, loyalty, and determination, only to watch it all crumble right before his eyes. Betrayed by the love of his life and cast out by her powerful family, Jayden is left with nothing, stripped of his dignity and everything he holds dear, including his son. But just as he loses all hope, framed for a murder he didn’t commit, the long-buried secret about his true heritage is revealed. In a twist of fate, Jayden rises from ruin to power as the unexpected heir of a billion-dollar empire. Yet wealth and influence cannot heal the wounds inflicted on him. He wanted one thing. Revenge. Jayden was determined to silence the enemies who wanted him destroyed. Will he claim the empire he was born to lead? Or will he be consumed by the world ruled by greed and lies?

The rain had been falling on Moonveil City since dawn, running in silver threads down the tiled roofs, spilling from gutters into the crooked alleys. The sky was low and iron-grey, heavy enough to press against the tower-tops of the Martial Regulation Bureau. Inside the courtyard of the Moonveil District Arms Hall, Kael Ruan stood in silence, a new-issued badge in his hand. He was twenty-four, too young, too brash, they’d said, yet here he was, sworn as the youngest Arms Keeper in the city’s history. His mentor, Master Renji, watched from the covered steps, eyes narrowed as if weighing more than just the rain. [Silent Oath System Activated] Oath Energy: 0/100 Core Blade Slots: Shadowsteel (Locked), Frostvein (Locked), Dawnpiercer (Locked) Techniques: Oath Cut (Locked), Sword Recall (Locked) The voice cold, ringing inside his skull had woken with his oath to defend the district. It spoke without warmth, without mercy. It offered strength in exchange for vows sworn before witnesses. But the warning was clear: break an oath, and the System would take more than power from him.