Schemes

Luca Blackthorn lives on the edge of two worlds, the human and the monstrous. Cursed with a power that can devour him from within, he struggles to control the beast that lurks beneath his skin. When Emilio, a ruthless mafia lord with a blood stained empire, resurfaces, Luca faces an enemy who will stop at nothing to destroy him. Enter Grace Veyre, a lethal and unpredictable force from Emilio’s past. Once trained as his elite enforcer, she knows the darkness better than anyone and carries secrets that could either save or doom them both. Forced together by circumstance and survival, Luca and Grace navigate ambushes, betrayal, and relentless enemies, learning to trust each other in the shadows. Every encounter is a test of skill and will, every decision a gamble with life and death. As the body count rises and Emilio’s schemes tighten like a noose, Luca must master his curse, and Grace must confront her past before it destroys everything. In a city of fire, blood, and deceit, loyalty is fleeting, danger is constant, and only those who can fight together,and trust the untrustable, can survive.

Ever wondered why isekai protagonists always wake up comfortably in bed, complete with their predecessor's memories and a tearful sister/maid at their side? Well, our hero isn't so lucky. No convenient memory inheritance. No peaceful awakening. No helpful NPC guide. Instead, Kyle opens his eyes to find himself bound and at the mercy of a ruthless sorceress wielding a whip, demanding answers he doesn't have. Zero tutorial, straight to the boss fight. "Talk! Or else…" "Lady, I don't even know who I am!" Trapped in a medieval fantasy world where magic is heresy and the Church hunts practitioners without mercy, Kyle must navigate political intrigue, dodge religious persecution, and somehow survive the schemes of a dangerous sorceress - all while armed with nothing but his wits and a mysteriously acquired AI companion with a talent for unhelpful commentary. Welcome to a fantasy world where: Your enemies are smarter than you Your allies might kill you tomorrow The Church wants you dead And your snarky AI buddy won't stop critiquing your life choices

Once revered as an unstoppable force on the battlefield, the God of War… wanted nothing more than a family of his own. Gravely wounded during a mission, he was saved by Nolan Garcia, the only man who treated him with genuine kindness. As a token of trust, the old man arranged for him to marry his granddaughter Quella, giving the weary warrior the warmth of family he had long craved. But peace wasn't here to stay. His half-brother Kenneth, wolves in sheep’s clothing, arrived at his doorstep under the pretense of family. They were planning to usurp his place, coveting the wealth and influence of the Garcia household. Kenneth, charming, manipulative, and deceitful, wove lies around the warrior’s wife, poisoning her heart against him. Forced to give until he had nothing left, the warrior bled for a brother who only wanted to ruin him. But war is never won in a single battle. As the world turns against him, as these schemes threaten to strip him of everything he holds dear, the God of War will rise again. This time, not to conquer nations, but to reclaim his honor, unmask his enemies, and make those who betrayed him pay in blood. The battlefield may have changed. But blood still calls for blood.

The Heavenly emperor is put in panic when demonic evil begins surfacing to the three realms, threatening to bring back the Demon sect he had wiped out thousands of years ago. And all these because of a young man called Asura. A mysterious mortal, Asura is ambitiously bent on destroying the heavens in revenge for wiping out his family and making his life miserable! And to do this, he must cultivate, even when his spiritual core is blocked and he, Cursed to never cultivate! Asura's ambition for power and revenge leads him into the extinct demon path. He recreates his method of the abolished demon cultivation, shaking the foundation of the universe, and making all tremble at the mention of his name. He meets the mysterious high-level cultivator, Kai, who might have some relations with the heavens and demons, all good and evil. The road ahead is muddy and the schemes are devilish. A step ahead would alert the enemies and a journey through lands and lifetimes is what it takes to solve the puzzle and Uncover Hidden truths of This so called good and Evil in the three Realms! What is good? What is evil? what is white, what is black? what is day? and what is night? If no one has no answer, Let Asura speak.

Betrayed by his own disciple and killed by the combined might of eight Saintly Emperors. Wouldn't you call that an epic end for a Demon Emperor? Unfortunately, fate has a twisted sense of humor. Xiao Chen awakens in the lowest mortal dimension, trapped in the body of a dying, low-born servant. Even worse? A Heart Demon Curse binds his soul: He'll suffocate and die if he dares to abandon his weak young mistress and her family on the verge of annihilation. The Demon Emperor is forced to become a loyal guard dog. "Excellent," Xiao Chen laughs, wiping blood from his face. "If I must protect this worthless family, then I will forge them into this world's greatest nightmare." Relying on deceit, manipulation, and absolute cruelty, Xiao Chen begins to recruit the monstrous anomalies of the mortal world as his subordinates. From behind the shadow of a servant's uniform, he tears through imperial schemes, butchers arrogant nobles, and turns the struggle for the throne into a sea of blood. This is not a hero's story. This is the survival guide of a Demon Emperor, forced to level the world just to help his little master get some sleep. Prepare yourself. Because in this world, there are only two choices: kneel before Xiao Chen, or die beneath his feet.

A collection of tales from the world of Lovecraft County, is the city of mob and pleasure, in which is the mecca of crime and mobsters, for many years, there were countless mobster wars and conspiracies, murders, between the fact that the countless mafia clans, vampires, werewolves, gods, men and monsters, were engaged in fights over territory. When the whole city where everyone was involved in conspiracy and manipulation schemes through the authorities who were being bought and manipulated. present, of love, hate and envy, mystery, beyond space travel, increasingly involved in darkness, between tales of pleasure, pain, love and terror, romances through the world of life and death, between businessmen, werewolves, vampires, gods and aliens. Tales of love and legends, bringing men, women and hidden beings from the multiverse to the current world, in the midst of walks towards the abyss of pleasures and tales of lives of random pleasures, in which mafiosi, gods, criminals, are involved. the murderers, the businessmen, there are so many that everything revolves around envy, love and death, when each of the ancient enemies involved, conquerors, pleasures and love, in which each of them, the crimes of men and gods Involved with the world of researchers and pleasures their relationships, between villains, gods and lords of pleasures, those who seek a moment of pleasure.

Kumah is a young boy living in Africa, unaware of the rare and powerful gift he possesses - the Beast Vessel. The vessel grants him extraordinary abilities and makes him a target for the European colonizers, who seek to take the vessel for themselves and harness its power. As Kumah flees from the Europeans, he meets other Africans who offer to help him. However, he soon realizes that not all of them are on his side. Some of the Africans are involved in the same schemes as the Europeans, and will betray Kumah if given the opportunity. Kumah must use his wits and the powers of the Beast Vessel to outmaneuver his enemies and protect himself from those who seek to use him for their own gain. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and enemies, including fierce wild animals and treacherous individuals. Despite the dangers he faces, Kumah remains determined to protect the Beast Vessel and keep it out of the hands of those who would use it for evil. As he struggles to survive and stay one step ahead of his enemies, Kumah learns the true value of friendship and loyalty, and the importance of standing up for what is right. Will Kumah be able to outmaneuver those who seek to use him for their own gain, or will the Beast Vessel fall into the hands of those who would use its power for evil?

Jerry Hawkins thought he had nothing to lose when he married Missy, the daughter of one of the richest families in the country. He loved her with all his heart, even though she had fallen out of love with him. He endured the constant abuse and humiliation from his in-laws, who hated him for being poor and unworthy of their daughter. He lived a humble life as a mechanic, unaware of his true identity and destiny. But everything changed when he received a phone call from his long-lost father, who revealed a shocking secret: Jerry was the heir of a multi-billion dollar fortune that had been hidden from him for years. His father wanted to make amends and pass on his legacy to Jerry, who suddenly found himself in a new world of wealth, power, and opportunity. Jerry decided to use his newfound resources to get back at his in-laws and show them who he really was. He also wanted to protect Missy from their schemes and plots, as they tried to sabotage their marriage and take away their happiness. But would Missy appreciate his efforts, or would she betray him for someone else? Would Jerry find true love and happiness, or would he lose everything he had gained?

Richard an orphan and a poor University student.He was looked down on by the society and laughed upon because he was poor.He manages to work part-time as a waiter to cater for the unending needs of his girlfriend whose relationship was kept a secret from public. He caught his girlfriend Jane with an student from the school who happens to come from a very wealthy family.She felt it was best she end her relationship with Richard who was for it difficult to provide for all he needs and bond to Dominic who was more wealthier. Heartbroken Richard soon found out of his new status as the heir of the prestigious Morgan Empire with several top businesses with billions of dollars under his name. With his new found status and power he seeks to humiliate all those who had looked down on him. He looks for every means to humiliate Dominic and Jane.He plot schemes to his advantage to humilaite Dominic and Jane untill they both became the laughing stock in school.He made sure everyone in willowbrook University detest Dominic and Jane. He made sure Dominic fathers company got bankrupt and was sold to him.He set up the company in such a way that Dominic and his father became his worker and were so wretched to the extent that they were living at his mercy.

For years, Raka Nugroho endured humiliation as the "worthless" son-in-law of the Santoso family. Mocked by his wife, Nadine, and despised by his domineering mother-in-law, Rini, he was nothing more than an embarrassment—a man who would never measure up. But what no one knew was the truth. Raka is the hidden heir of the Pratama Group, one of Southeast Asia’s most powerful conglomerates. His grandfather, Pratama Wijaya, kept him in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to reclaim his legacy. That moment arrives at a high-profile family gathering. As the Santoso family schemes to replace him with the arrogant businessman Reza Mahardika, a respected board member of the Pratama Group shocks the room—bowing before Raka and addressing him with a title that changes everything. In an instant, the man they mocked is revealed as the true heir to a business empire. Now, Raka is done playing the fool. With power in his hands, he takes control of the Pratama Group, shaking the business world and forcing those who once scorned him to reconsider their place.His transformation leaves Nadine confused and intrigued—her internal conflict about Raka’s rise adds depth beyond just a "wife who regrets her choices." Not only the Santoso family, but everyone who mocked him—including Reza Mahardika—will have to face the consequences of underestimating him.