Single Mother

Marcus stands outside Luminaire, an upscale restaurant he can't afford, holding a bouquet of discount flowers. Inside, his girlfriend of three years, Vanessa Chen, sits across from Derek Hastings, the same trust-fund brat who made Marcus's high school years hell. Derek's family owns Hastings Luxury Automotives, a multi-billion dollar empire. Vanessa doesn't even have the decency to look guilty. She hands Marcus back the promise ring he bought with two months' salary and says coldly: "I need someone with ambition, Marcus. Not someone who's going to be broke forever." Derek smirks, dropping his platinum card on the table. "No hard feelings, delivery boy. Some men are just born winners." Humiliated, Marcus walks twelve miles home in the rain because he can't afford the bus. He collapses on his mattress in their cramped apartment—his mother Diane wheezing in the next room from untreated asthma, his father Raymond still out working his third shift, and his 16-year-old sister Zoe studying by flashlight because the electricity's been cut again. That night, half-delirious with fever and rage, Marcus whispers: "I'd give anything to change this." [SYSTEM INITIALIZED] [LIMITLESS REBATE PROTOCOL ACTIVATED.]

They killed his father and framed him for crimes he didn't commit, they also didn't stop until they stole and destroy everything he loved. They all thought they were done with Marcus until five years later. Five years in a supernatural realm transformed him into something the monsters never expected. Now he's back with powers that defy reality, wealth that commands respect, and a hunger for revenge that won't be satisfied until every enemy bleeds. The ex-fiancée who betrayed him? She wants him back. The sister he thought was dead? She's been weaponized against him. The cosmic entity devouring dimensions? It's coming for him specifically. Marcus Vale thought he was hunting the people who destroyed his family. He didn't know his entire bloodline was designed for war, that his mother has been building an interdimensional army, or that making the Devourer cry would be the *least* weird thing about his week. Revenge was supposed to be something simple. Instead, he's got: - Three powerful women fighting for his attention - A reformed apocalypse monster as a pen pal - 500 supernatural soldiers about to invade Earth - And a family tree that connects to literal demons And now everyone—human and monster alike—is about to learn what happens when you push a Vale too far.

Born from a forbidden union between a mortal man and a divine Phoenix heiress, the twins Arin and Lyra should never have existed. Their birth shattered ancient laws, awakened an old prophecy, and ignited fear across the realms. To preserve their so-called “pure bloodline,” the Phoenix Clan tore their family apart—imprisoning their father, dragging their mother back in chains, and abandoning the newborn twins in the filth of the mortal slums. But fate refused to let them die. Growing up hunted, starved, and betrayed, Arin becomes steel—cold, determined, and shaped by the cruelty he endures. Lyra becomes flame—gentle yet powerful, carrying a divine spark she can barely control. Together, they survive the darkness that was meant to erase them. Whispers of their lineage spread. Hidden masters begin to watch. Ancient clans—Dragons, Spirits, Angels, Wolves—feel a surge in the balance of power. And in the depths of the realms, enemies who once feared the prophecy awaken. As Arin vows to reclaim the life stolen from them and Lyra searches for the truth behind their parents’ disappearance, the twins face a universe determined to decide their destiny. But destiny bends for no one—except those strong enough to break it. Their journey is one of power, betrayal, forbidden love, brutal cultivation, and cosmic war. The twins who should not exist will rise to stand above all realms—or burn them to ash.

Three children. One fire. A lifetime of scars. Jay and Chase Hamilton grew up side by side, brothers bound by laughter and games in the courtyard of their crumbling apartment complex. Anna Rivera, their neighbor, was the sparrow who trailed them everywhere — small, stubborn, determined never to be left behind. But one careless spark changed everything. The fire tore through their home, leaving ash and silence in its wake. Their mother never returned, and with her absence came unspoken blame. Chase carried the weight of believing she died for him. Jay took the guilt of failing to protect them both. Anna disappeared under whispers and shadows, her name cursed by neighbors who swore the fire had been her fault. Twenty-five years later, the past is still burning. Chase is now CEO of the family’s printing press, driven, distant, and ruthless. Jay is a photographer abroad, still chasing moments he can never hold onto. And Anna — under another name, rebuilt and unrecognizable — has risen quietly, her fate intertwined with theirs once more. But ash does not stay buried forever. When the truth resurfaces, it will test the fragile bonds of family, loyalty, and forgiveness. Ashes of Yesterday is a sweeping story of childhood lost, of wounds carried into adulthood, and of whether broken lives can ever be pieced back together when the fire never really died.

Bruce Baron was nothing more than a cleaner struggling to keep his sick father alive. Mocked by the rich, humiliated by his ex-fiancée, and falsely accused of theft at an elite engagement party, Bruce’s life spiraled into ruin. Framed by the powerful Richardson family and given an impossible choice by a corrupt mayor to pay a one-million-dollar fine or spend ten years in prison. Then everything changed. After collapsing from grief and exhaustion, Bruce awoke in a luxury hospital, only to discover a truth that would shake his world: he’s not a nobody, he’s the long-lost heir to the trillion-dollar Baron Consortium. His real mother, Lady Scarlet, has finally found him after twenty-five years of hiding him from murderous family enemies. Now reborn into wealth and power, Bruce has only one mission: vengeance. With money, influence, and a new identity, Bruce begins his revenge. The same people who spat on him will now kneel. The ex-fiancée who betrayed him, the landlord who destroyed his family, the corrupt mayor who chose status over justice; all have debts to pay. But revenge comes at a cost. As Bruce climbs the ladder of power and dominance, will he remain the same man his father raised? Or will he lose himself in the world of wealth and wrath?

On the night of Kael Draven’s birth, the skies split in two. The moon turned blood-red, the Veil of Aegis—the sacred barrier protecting the kingdom of Eryndor—shattered, and demons poured into the realm, slaughtering thousands. His mother died in childbirth, and the High Hierophant Malrick, leader of the Sanctum of Luminar, declared the newborn child the source of the calamity. From that moment, Kael was branded the “cursed child,” a walking omen of doom. His noble family disowned him, his name erased from their records, while his younger brother Aelric was exalted as the chosen heir. Kael grew up in chains, spat upon by peasants and nobles alike, humiliated in public festivals, and treated as less than a dog. His only friend was Fang, a scarred stray dog who shared his pain. Yet fate had other plans. During the grand trial, where Kael was condemned to die by being devoured by a monstrous beast in the royal arena, the curse mark on his body ignited. A fading celestial spirit, Elyndra, bonded with him, and his soul unlocked the Eclipse Codex, a divine system hidden within the mark. What the world called a curse revealed itself as a path to power. Despised by all, betrayed by blood, and hunted by the temple, Kael will rise from scorned trash to savior of Eryndor. The curse they fear is the only hope of salvation against Umbraxis, the Eternal Hunger—the primordial evil sealed at Kael’s birth, now stirring once again.

You know exactly what I mean," she blurts, her voice filled with frustration. "I know you wanted a life of wealth, far from the wretched one you live and I wanted to offer you that if you had just taken my offer and back out" She spat. He feels a surge of anger rising within him, fueled by her accusations. "Shut up!" He snapped, his voice laced with bitterness. Yet he hurriedly forced a thin lipped smile. "You know Exactly what I'm saying is right.," she retorts, her orbs blazing with a mix of anger and disgust. "I will never be able to love you, Ares! You are undeserving of me! I deserve way much better than your crap!" she seethes with venom, her words laced with anger and disdain. He can't help but chuckle, unable to contain his amusement. "And you think I'd settle for a brat like you? You will never be enough for me," he retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. ••• Ares, wrongly imprisoned for 3 years, seeks justice after being framed by a rich kid. A mysterious old man in jail teaches him martial arts and medicine. On release, Ares finds his mother blind and his father dead due to the rich kid's revenge. Ares vows to seek retribution.

Owen and Kate met when they were both in college. Then, Owen was one of the richest guys on campus, from the prestigious Sinclair family. The Steele family was also a rich one, though not as rich as the Sinclairs. The patriarchs of both families were friends and arranged for both their heirs to get married right out of college, since they already seemed to get along. Maria, Kate's mother was thrilled she got to call the most eligible bachelor in the city her son-in-law. Things go smoothly until Owen's father and grandfather both die in an airplane crash, leaving Owen alone, with his stepmother and stepbrother for company. Owen's step-relatives had always been jealous and had never liked him, so when the leaders of the Sinclair family were suddenly absent, they took advantage of the fact, kicking Owen out of the house and depriving him of his inheritance. Owen no longer had the wealth that had buoyed him for so long, and found himself helpless. The Steeles we're unhappy with the turn of events, and over the years, they seemed to forget whom Owen once was. They insulted and mistreated him, even turned his own wife against him. Kate cheated on Owen countless times, and treated him with disregard until one day, Owen suddenly got fed up and left. Imagine the shock on all their faces when he returns richer and more powerful than ever before. Deception will peak as everyone fights to get back in his good books.

Simon was the epitome of devotion—a loving husband and a loyal son-in-law to the powerful Katherine family. Trapped in an arranged marriage with Ash, the youngest Katherine daughter, he endured endless humiliation for a meager $100 weekly allowance, all in the name of love. He even went to jail for six months, taking the fall for her brother's crimes, just to keep her happy. But Simon’s life shatters when he comes home early from prison to surprise Ash, only to find her in bed with her childhood best friend. Devastated and betrayed, he learns that the Katherine family has also neglected his foster mother, leaving her on the brink of death. On a stormy night, Simon’s fate takes a dramatic turn. Nearly hit by a car, he is stunned when the driver recognizes him as the lost heir of the Heathrow family. In a sudden transformation, Simon embraces his true identity and inherits an empire worth billions. Now, armed with immense wealth and power, Simon sets out on a path of retribution. He will make the Katherine family pay for their treachery and restore justice, one face-slapping revelation at a time. But as he delves deeper into his new life, he uncovers dark secrets and dangerous enemies that threaten his newfound legacy. Will Simon’s quest for vengeance lead to ultimate triumph, or will the shadows of his past consume him? Find out in this gripping tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption.

"You will regret this day, Alexia. You chose Raymond over me after everything I've done for you. No problem. It's your life after all. But karma is real, Alexia. Just remember this." These were Brian's last words before storming out. Brian's life had always jumped from one difficulty to another and he was always ridiculed by his peers because he was poor. Worse, his girlfriend whom he thought loved him chose him over a richer guy. And as if things couldn't get any worse, he was attacked. But that day marked the change of his life after being saved by some men. He discovered he was the heir of the highest-ranking family in the city who were thought to have been wiped out of existence. With his newfound wealth and power, Brian makes sure all those who ridiculed him get what they deserve. And he must overcome the obstacles on his path to rising from Pitiful to Powerful while keeping his identity concealed. *** "We are not here to tell these stories. Brian, you and your mother are here because you are both Addams." "But you are not just an Addams. You are the heir of the Addams family. A/N: This is my first time writing in this genre, so the first few chapters may feel off or cliche, but I promise that as you read on deeper, the book becomes better and you'll love it. Thanks.