Single Father

Victor Langston West is a man everyone thought was finished: framed, hunted, betrayed by the people closest to him, and dying of cancer. Declared a murderer and erased from polite society, he vanishes only to return later as something they never expected: a low key billionaire who operates from the shadows. What started as survival turns into a meticulously built covert empire. Using dead-drop accounts, proxy companies, and a single piece of stolen intelligence, Victor engineers a climb from fugitive to untouchable financier. He keeps his identity hidden and his motives purer than the headlines. His goal is to expose the network that framed him, reclaim what was stolen, and punish those who sold him for power. The Hidden Billionaire is a slow-burn revenge thriller about identity, the hunger for justice, and the price of playing king in a world that assumes you’re already dead.

***** Wall Of Tempest Dawn 1, Participants 551 2 death found, 5 seconds ago [Ghou Fe Ling] Nō of kill – 0 [Fire magic] Request to quit, Yes/No [Tap one] [0/65 quit] [Blink once to close] [Blink twice to open] ***** Just when Ghou Fe Ling thinks his place as the next emperor of the empire was secure, he is overpowered by a young lady who in the process, kills his supposed best friend. But with the beginning of her reigns comes a world of chaos that threatens the remains of the Ling Empire. Then comes the existence of Dragons and a single Tiamat, that makes it mission into releasing the lord of the Infernal, the second name of Hell. Read this book if you like : Dnd monsters, Anime, China based stories, lots of twists, hard-system fantasy, and many more. (Image for book cover not mine)

​Elias Vance possesses a dangerous gift: a perfect, unforgiving memory for every word he reads. When he’s granted access to the forbidden, centuries-old Sub-Library beneath Boston’s elite Athenaeum University, he hires a brilliant research assistant named Anna. ​But as crucial manuscripts vanish and Elias’s meticulously archived notes begin to contradict his perfect recollections, he realizes Anna isn’t just organizing knowledge—she’s consuming it. She is the Librarian, an ancient creature tasked with erasing humanity's chaotic collective memory. ​Trapped in an invisible war where his mind is the battlefield, Elias must race to recall the single, forgotten text inscribed on the Library’s hidden Clockwork Heart. If he fails, the Creature will erase the entire world’s history, starting with his own name.

The life of Guo Lingxu was supposed to end in humiliation—a weak, despised disciple bleeding out on Qianyun Peak. Yet, as death drew near, a miracle of transmigration gifted him a second chance, along with a terrifying, silent power: a miniature Black Hole Vortex spinning in his Dantian. This vortex was his cheat. It ruthlessly devoured all weak spiritual energy, replacing it with a single, potent stream of pure, crystalline energy. While others struggled with impurities, Guo Lingxu's path to power was instantly accelerated and perfected. He was a time traveler, seeking solace and freedom from a past life defined by weakness. The vortex granted him a supreme advantage, but absolute power still demanded absolute effort. With this core, his destiny was set: He would not just cultivate; he would ascend to the absolute peak.

After his billionaire father is framed by his business rivals, Kagern McHegan spends 3 years in poverty, enduring mockery and humiliation. Even his girlfriend decides to cheat on him, calling him a good-for-nothing boyfriend. At that instant, Kagern's father is found guilty and reclaims his title as the richest man in Cereal City. It's time for Kagern to reclaim his status as a rich kid, too. They will soon regret it.

To avoid being killed by Lucas, Johnny followed his father's trusted security man Kai to Georgetown, where he trained in martial arts and astrology. He returned to Florida to seek revenge for his father's death and reclaim his inheritance. Kai warned him not to fall in love, as it would jeopardize his mission. But Johnny couldn't resist Chaya's charms.

Born in a world where only those with strong abilities ruled, Shian Smith was raised in this era to a poor family that was barely able to survive. His mother abandoned him and his terminally ill father to be with another man, just because she couldn't cope with the difficulties.  Shian, luckily, was then trained by his veteran hunter father before he passed away, and due to the threat of the Cythrauls, Shian trained with all his might.  After the death of his father, he made a pact to himself to rise to power, and become strong enough to protect those around him, to prevent himself from facing emotional trauma again.  Find out how he does this, as he awakens the Ancient Godkiller System, which aids him in his odyssey! 

Lucas was treated like a slave—a mere tool, a wretched man—looked down by his in-laws and handled no better than a stray dog. All he ever wanted was for his wife to admire him, to treasure him as her husband. Instead, she did the opposite. She spat on his dignity, called him a mistake, and hurled words far crueler than silence. He remained with the Borden family for years, not by choice, but for the sake of his daughter. But one reckless act shattered his last thread of hope—an act born from his wife’s arrogance, her carelessness, and her blindness to the privilege her wealth had given her. Unknown to her, Lucas was the heir to the almighty Derick storm. A Powerful multi billionaire whose presence is unmatched. Now he was going to use his power and lay revenge on every single person that had looked down on him.

"Father… Father…. Please stay with me." "Who were those out?" "Some soldiers from Mayca in Tadeas. They were looking for you. They say your name is Ronald Rodgers. Is that true?" "Yes son… They're right… my real name is Ronald Rodgers, but I had my reason for keeping it from you all these years." Newton coughed, as blood flowed from his mouth. Life was gradually leaving his body and Gabriel could notice it. "Promise me one thing…." "Whatever it is." "Promise me that you will never trust anyone from Tadeas, nor even think of going there." "I promise." ***** Gabriel spoke to himself as though he was with his father's spirit. "Forgive me father. But I must go to Tadeas. I have to learn about myself, why you were killed and why your killers are now looking for me."

"You're nothing but a stain on the Kinkaid name," his father spat, the words sharp enough to leave a wound that would never heal. "Look at you, still clinging to that name like it means anything. You’re not a Kinkaid. You’re just the mistake we all regret." Laxus Kinkaid had everything taken away from him by his father and handed it over to his Favourite Son, Luther. From his inheritance, to his own fiance, and there was nothing he could do, after all he was the bastard of the family. Giving up, he decides to move on and start his life afresh but he was never able to escape his family's torment. Eventually, he learns the truth about his father's wealth; His father did not earn his wealth, he took everything from his mother in a plan with her sister resulting in her death moments after she gave birth to Laxus. This marks the beginning of his battle for his birthright and his vengeance. But, will Laxus prevail, or will he fall victim to his family's iron claw just like his mother?