Secret

“How dare you lay your hands on my mother. Have you gone mad?" Adolphus quickly stepped in to defend his mother, holding the sobbing woman tightly into his strong arms. Tilting his head to look at Doris, he spoke to her in a low voice. “Mom, is this really necessary? You can always quit this job and not let them treat you like this." Adolphus was speaking like he had it better in his work places. *** Adolphus's mother was bullied by the people she works for and when he interfered, he got his own share of the bullying. He was framed and arrested by the new boyfriend of the woman he loved. Fortunately for him, he discovered a long secret that had been kept from him. He was the abandoned son of the richest man in Boston who now wanted him to take his place as a McAllen. Now, he was out to make everyone that looked down on him pay dearly.

Maximus “Max” is the school’s punching bag — mocked by classmates, used for gaming ranks, and abandoned by the world. With no family left, his only escape is a virtual game where he dominates silently as the mysterious Level 99 legend. But when two of his in-game allies — a sarcastic grim reaper and a sassy blue system — suddenly manifest in real life, Max’s world flips upside down. Offered a chance to gain real power through bizarre quests and soul links with legendary heroes, Max hesitantly accepts… only to find himself thrown into a war of secret councils, deadly school factions, and quests with outrageous risks — and even more outrageous rewards. From surviving cafeteria ambushes to unlocking skills mid-beatdown, Max is forced to grow from the weakest kid in school to a rising legend. But every power has a price, and some scars go deeper than stats can fix. This isn’t just a game anymore. It’s his second chance.

Synopsis: “Don't they say that good people get good karma? I've never done anything bad in my life, but why do I have to die in this way? " These were the last thoughts of Tolly Harmsworth, a young student struck by lightning to death when cornered to the top of the school building by bullies. Little did he know that he would soon transmigrate to another world--Goldearth, a bizarre world full of industrious cultivators, powerful immortals, vicious demons, ferocious beasts, and even odd stones that could talk and walk. On Goldearth, Tolly Harmsworth, after his reincarnation, will have to fight against his low social status and overcome all kinds of obstacles to rise to power. Can he fit in and be successful in the end? Follow him along his journey, from zero to hero, from a mortal to immortal with his secret system—Hidden Dragon! Well, come witness the legend of Hidden Dragon in the making!

After the divorce shattered his life, Charlie wasn’t looking for redemption—only survival. But then his hands began doing the impossible. A single touch, and veins remembered what his mind had forgotten. A forgotten war god, stripped of memory but not instinct, was stirring again. In the secret wards of Skydome, patients whispered of a “Miracle Doctor” whose skills defied the laws of medicine. Each life saved fanned rumors, and each rumor pulled dangerous eyes closer. Rivals sharpened their knives, spies crept into operating rooms, and a powerful family vowed to crush him before he remembered who he really was. The more Charlie heals, the more his legend spreads. But legends attract war. To the world he’s a savior. To his enemies, a threat that must be erased. Now he faces one choice: remain the broken man his past tried to destroy… or awaken the warlord who once made nations tremble. And this time, there will be no forgetting.

In a world where abilities determine status, Leo Bradley was once the most promising student at Avalon Ability Academy. Everyone believed he would awaken a powerful talent—until the awakening ceremony proved them wrong. His ability was ranked the lowest, and in an instant, everything fell apart. His girlfriend left him for someone stronger, his friends turned away, and he became the laughingstock of the academy. But what no one knew was that Leo had awakened an SSS-rank ability, hidden even from the system itself. Now, forced to keep his true power a secret, he must train in the shadows while the world looks down on him. As he struggles to find his place, an old enemy resurfaces—Abyssal Demons, creatures thought to be long gone. With danger closing in and a conspiracy brewing among the elite, Leo realizes he must rise, not just for revenge, but to protect the world that abandoned him. They thought he was nothing. They were wrong.

“They only notice when you’re shining, but they never ask how long you burned to glow.” Asher Reynolds had one dream—to make music that mattered. But when the girl he sacrificed everything for betrays him with the superstar he idolized, his world shatters in front of millions. Broke, humiliated, and seconds from giving up, Asher unlocks PHEME—a mysterious ancient system that promises to turn his pain into fame. Overnight, the world falls in love with the boy they once mocked. But fame has rules. And breaking them could destroy everything. Now Asher’s rise threatens the very man who ruined him—Neil Carter, the golden boy with a dark secret and his own sinister system. Their rivalry turns into a war of gods: one powered by truth, the other by corruption. Fame made Asher a star. Vengeance might make him a legend. But at what cost? Read on to find out in this thriller!

A change of epochs is coming, the nineteenth century from the Deposition of Kaphaeris is coming to an end, the twentieth century is already on the threshold. Starkrar, like the entire Meskian Empire, is preparing for the celebration of the bright holiday of Yule, to say goodbye to the old age and welcome the new one. But not only fog and frost walk along the snow-covered streets of the night capital. Something inhuman is hiding in the dirty alleys of the slums, waiting for its victims. Bloody massacres horrify the subjects of the empire, inflaming interspecies hatred, high-ranking officials die mysterious deaths in their own mansions, secret service agents disappear without a trace, and out of nowhere terrorists commit one horrific terrorist attack after another. Someone decided to shake the throne under the sacred person of the Emperor. Someone longs for the fall of Messiah. By the will of the monarch, Brian el'Moria - half-breed tencris, master of dark deeds and the first detective of the empire - takes up the investigation. From now on, he must either uncover the plot of a nameless enemy, or die.

In the tough streets of New Jersey, 17-year-old Jamal "JD" Davenport is fighting to survive. Bullied, belittled, and battered, JD's life is a never-ending cycle of pain and fear. But JD has a secret: a burning desire to escape the hood and build a better life. When JD stumbles upon an entrepreneurial opportunity, he seizes it with both hands. Despite the odds against him, JD pours his heart and soul into building a business empire. With each obstacle overcome and every success achieved, JD grows more confident, more resilient, and more determined to rise above his circumstances. From the dark alleys of poverty and despair to the bright lights of wealth and success, "The Rise of a Boss" is JD's inspiring true-to-life story of struggle, perseverance, and ultimate triumph. With its raw, unflinching portrayal of life in New Jersey and its uplifting message of hope and empowerment, this novel is sure to resonate with anyone who's ever felt like the odds are stacked against them.

In a quaint village nestled amidst rolling hills, a young boy named Tian Chen endured a life of ridicule and disdain. Unknowingly, he was the crown prince of the Tang Empire, a truth hidden within his mother's lineage. But his father's bloodline held an even more astonishing secret – he was a direct descendant of a high-ranking God. He grew up with his mother, their lives a tapestry of simple existence and constant struggle. When he turned fifteen, his mother bid him farewell and left. From that day forward, Tian Chen fought on his own. Not for glory, not for power, but for one unwavering belief: to reunite with his family one day. Yet, the path he chose led him far beyond all expectations. From a disregarded village boy, Tian Chen ascended to become the Supreme Sky Emperor, a wise figure whose name resonated across the heavens. How did his journey unfold? Let's dive into his story!

Daisy, a gifted young writer on the verge of turning 18, should be celebrating her birthday and preparing for the book contest that could change her life. Instead, she’s haunted by nightmares of a faceless man with a dagger and the terrifying feeling that her future holds more shadows than light. When Daisy and her friends arrive at Shadows Empire for a vacation getaway, excitement quickly turns to dread. Strange visions plague Daisy, the house reveals a dark past, and a mysterious book "Enshrouded Secret" demands that each of them confess their hidden sins. Refuse, and the price is death. As shocking truths spill out betrayals, forbidden affairs, dark pasts, the bonds of friendship begin to shatter. But Daisy soon realizes she is more deeply tied to the horror than anyone else. The nightmares, the book, the blood, they’re all connected to her. Now, with her friends dropping one by one, Daisy must face the chilling question: is she fighting the darkness in the house, or is the darkness inside her?