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In the heart of the mystical forest, a baby is discovered by a hunter named Thomas. With no signs of his origins, Thomas takes the child under his wing and raises him as his own. As the boy grows, an unyielding thirst to find his true identity consumes him. Determined to uncover the truth, he sets off on a perilous journey, with Thomas as his unwavering companion. Their quest takes them through treacherous jungles and across treacherous rivers, testing their strength and resolve. Just as they reach the bustling city where his parents reside, a brutal civil war breaks out, plunging the city into chaos and turmoil. Amidst the devastation, the boy faces unimaginable trauma and nearly loses hope. Reduced to begging for survival and resorting to theft, the boy's desperate circumstances seem insurmountable. However, a twist of fate brings him to the attention of a cobbler who offers him refuge. Little does the boy know that this kind-hearted cobbler's wife holds the key to his past—a past filled with abandonment and secrets. As the boy's anticipation of a joyous reunion with his mother turns to bitter disappointment, destiny intervenes once more. In an unexpected turn, he finds solace and unexpected love in the arms of the maid in a billionaire's mansion. But the true revelation lies within the billionaire himself—a shocking discovery that will forever alter the course of the boy's journey. Will he ultimately find the answers he seeks? Or will he be forever trapped in a web of deception and broken dreams? "Shadows of Destiny" is a gripping tale of self-discovery, resilience, and the extraordinary bonds that transcend bloodlines. Prepare to be captivated by this suspenseful and emotionally charged novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation.

In the modern city of Ellington, life seems calm and ordinary. Yet, mysterious forces and supernatural events lurk in the shadows. People whisper of superpowers, while some are unaware of the existence of supernatural creatures protecting humanity from the unseen dangers. Our protagonist, caught in the crossfire of these hidden worlds, discovers a power within themselves that changes their destiny forever.

Prince Evans is the ruler of his kingdom, which has been cursed by an ancient and sinister crown, casting shadows promising to destroy his homeland. In trying to bury the crown, Prince Evans unknowingly unleashes dark spirits, possessing his people and turning them into shadowy agents of chaos. At the same time, his trusted advisor, Cedric, secretly explores the dark powers of the crown for personal gain, inciting rebellion and claiming control over the kingdom. As Cedric's sun of influence rises, Evans is left with no choice but to seek an amulet of legend, said to break the curse that infests the crown and thus save his people. A struggle races on to save the kingdom from total darkness as Evans pursues a perilous quest, each threat greater than the last, threatened by betrayal, turmoil in the heart, and perilous magic.

Gabriel Marchesi is a brilliant criminal defense attorney with a dark secret, he’s the trusted legal advisor to the Russo crime family. For years, Gabriel has expertly balanced his dual life, manipulating the legal system to protect the mob while maintaining the illusion of respectability. But his carefully constructed world begins to unravel when Anthony Marino, a Russo accountant, turns informant, armed with evidence that could expose the family’s secrets and Gabriel’s role in laundering their money. With federal prosecutor Elliot Kane closing in and Marino under government protection, the Russo family demands Gabriel silence the traitor by any means necessary. As the pressure mounts, Gabriel faces scrutiny from the Bar Association, which threatens to disbar him for misconduct. Allegra Russo, the ruthless heir to the family empire, makes it clear that failure is not an option, forcing Gabriel into a perilous game of manipulation, deceit, and survival. As Gabriel dives deeper into the darkness, his moral compass falters. Each decision pulls him further into a web of betrayal and violence, blurring the line between loyalty and self-preservation. Haunted by his choices and the growing threat of exposure, Gabriel must confront an impossible question: how far is he willing to go to protect himself and the family he serves? Set in the shadowy underworld of Chicago, This book is a gripping legal thriller about ambition, loyalty, and the cost of living a double life. As Gabriel’s worlds collide and the stakes reach a deadly peak, he’ll discover that some lines, once crossed, can never be undone.

The reason for which Sarah always wanted to divorce Jack was known to only herself. She holds a secret with a particular occultic society called,”The Collective”. The secret society threatens to kill her. The sudden disappearance of Sarah causes tension and it was surprises to many people Jack and Emily find something scary when they start to look for Sara - they discover this secret group that is doing bad things. As they search deeper into the dark side of reality, they find out something surprising: Sarah, who everyone thought was dead, is alive. And she's not alone. Jack and Emily have to deal with lies, betrayal, and strange powers in a dangerous world. Can they figure out the lies before they get hurt? Because nothing is clear and the truth might be the most dangerous lie. Sarah revealed the secret she has been hiding all along.

“Oh Richard, you can never be anything reasonable in life. You’ll die of cancer, and you’ll be forgotten.” Amelia spat, eyeing Richard gravely. Ding! [You have activated the Ultra Billionaire System] [You have been chosen as the new host. You have been completely cured of cancer.] *************** Richard thought his life would end when he was diagnosed with cancer and given a few months to live. His wife, Amelia, refused to help him with money for chemotherapy, and worse, Richard found her in bed with another man. When everything seemed to be going wrong, he activated the Ultra Billionaire System. With the help of the system, Richard was cured, and he returned for vengeance.

The world of martial arts was shocked by the emergence of a young man who inherited the legendary supernatural power of the highest level of the martial arts. But not owned by a white sect figure, but by a young man who massacred in the name of revenge for his family, who had been killed. A scandal involving most of the white sect figures. His actions earned him the title of Death Shadow Warrior, and people in the martial world regard him as a terrifying and vicious ghost. Until finally he discovered the fact that the white sect figure was only trapped by the ambition of someone who wanted to rule the martial world. Would the Death Shadow with his Seven Divine Gates still be a slayer? Or he will become a hero for the martial world, which is facing a great disaster from the evil mastermind.

Charles was treated like a nobody by his wife, Emma, and her family. He lived a life of misery, hoping that someday, they will accept him regardless of his financial status. But when Emma divorced him and he was kicked out of the family, a new life began for him. He was the heir to the biggest company in the city. And now, his wife wanted him back. Will he go back? Or will he take revenge for years of his misery?

"Daddy?" The small voice stopped Logan Hayes in his tracks, and his heart skipped a beat. He turned to face the boy staring up at him with wide eyes, eyes that reflected his own. "What did you call me?" Logan asked, his voice thick with disbelief and surprise, he has been waiting all his life for someone to call him a dad. "You're back?" Maya Dawson’s voice cut through the air, tense with shock and an unmistakable hint of anger. Logan turned slowly, meeting the gaze of the woman he had spent five years dreaming of. "I never wanted to leave." His words came out as a plea, filled with emotion. Maya shook her head, with a cold tone. "You didn't just leave, Logan. You disappeared." Logan stepped closer, narrowing his eyes. "You think I abandoned you? It was your family, Maya. They forced me out. I fought my way back for you only to find you married to someone else." Her voice wavered as she whispered, "You have no right to come back and disrupt my life now. Richard is my husband." Logan's voice dropped to a low, intense whisper. "Is he my son?" Maya’s silence told him everything. Five years ago, Logan Hayes was forced out of Maya Dawson’s life, pressured by her powerful family into walking away from their marriage. Once a struggling dock worker and the illegitimate son of the Carlton family, Logan left without a word, leaving Maya heartbroken and convinced he had abandoned her.

Not everyone dream of reincarnating into a fantasy world, some people work hard and live a life of fantasies in real world. Eric Grace at the age of 22 he was a millionaire with 2 successful businesses printed money for him day and night. He had everything money, power and harem but his luck has ran out and he was abducted by angels and thrown into the fantasy world with a useless system which only knows how to torture his host. Gods has used him as sacrifice to divert the attention of demon king from the real hero and his life was about to end on the 1st day of his reincarnation but a nemesis of gods saved him from certain doom which introduced himself as ‘Merlin system’. Join Eric Grace on his adventure and revenge pilgrimage as he slays everyone who has destroyed his peaceful life and used him as pawn and witness the birth of celestial overlord. ~ From DemonKingAK ******************************************* PS: The main races on which the story will focus will be Demon, Human and Gods but aside from them there will be subsidiary races such as Elves, Dwarves, Angels etc. The story will mostly focus on journey of Eric and Merlin (The system) containing lots of fan service, humor, action and adventure. Please leave a review if you like the book or if you have any suggestion. Disclaimer: Please Note that the novel cover is not owned by Author. Credit goes to respective Artist. A/N: If you wish to support author please visit ko-fi.com/akpov. connect with author @ https://discord.gg/s6mT2AHbGc