Slice Of Life

Paxton Cartier was the only son of the Cartier family. They’re known for being one of the wealthiest families in the country. But then, a tragedy happened that will turn his life upside down. A group of men set a big fire to the mansion where their family gathered for a banquet. Everyone died in the fire except him who was saved by Lorelei Marshall—unfortunately, her face was destroyed by the fire. Ten years later, Paxton came back after he ran away and hid. Now he owns the title of a Mafia King, one of the most powerful men in the country. He’s back to find the woman who saved him and mostly, he’s back to get his revenge on those people who destroyed his family!

After losing his mother, he fell from the grace of the wealthy and powerful. Maltreated by his own family, he is cast out into the world. His only hope of escape is his dreams of Oxford University. Unfortunately, his dreams are crushed. Unable to bear the heavyweight of life he attempts suicide, when a saviour appears offering him fame, wealth, money and Power. After he gains power and infiltrate the lives he must get his revenge and destroy them one by one. ------- Greg and Aries strolled back to their hostel, they decided to stay in for the experience plus Greg had made Aries his best friend "Alexander, who do you think the killer is?" Aries shrugged "It's probably some random stalker, that was obsessed with her. She was a pretty girl." Thinking deeply Greg seemed to agree "When I asked her to run away with me the stalker must have known." Aries nodded in agreement but then Greg blocked his path standing way too close to him he cocked his head to the side. A smug smirk on his face and a dark glint in his eyes as he said in a whisper by Aries ear. "Or Someone in the family killed her?" Aries clenched his jaw "Why would I kill her?" ---------- Leilani walked up to Viana "I'm sorry about what happened to your husband" Viana shrugged "Thank you, though I do not need your sympathy." She smiled "We are family and family cannot be divided." Viana nodded in agreement her eyes falling on Alexander who stood by their car as they arranged their luggage in the car. Leilani followed her gaze to were Aries stood. Viana embraced her suddenly Leilani was startled "Be careful, your husband is a monster."

Peter Campbell, a brilliant young man from a humble background, secures a scholarship to the exclusive Berrocks University, typically reserved for the elite. His dreams of bringing honor to his family are overshadowed when he falls in love with Angelica Richards, a beautiful girl from a wealthy family. Their relationship faces numerous obstacles, but how many daggers would they endure all because of Love.

My life has been thrown into chaos by the catastrophe that had befallen the planet. I'm one of the "chosen ones" who have been granted extraordinary powers by the System and my mission is to fight monsters and complete perilous tasks in order to save humanity! But then, A prophecy confronted me, warning that I would bring about the end of humanity. "What a joke!" I said in disbelief. "I'm not going to let that prophecy dictate my life!" I strived to become the most powerful person and prove that my destiny was in my own hands! I wanted to have whatever my heart desired, from power and fame to wealth and even women. You need to follow my journey and witness how an ordinary person like me can become the strongest person, one who will shape the destiny of the world!

The Land of Seppora is a beautiful lush place, teeming with life and magic. It lies at the heart of Tempora, a world created and sustained by magic and nature. This is how Seppora looks, at least from the outside. The leadership structure of Seppora is however rife with corruption and injustice. The powerful are treated as gods and the poor are treated as trash, at the mercy of the aristocracy. A band of misfits known as Lux Libera aims to change the narrative for the better, at least on a small scale. But there is something deeper and more sinister that awaits them. Soon they begin to piece everything together. Attacks on innocent villages and capture of thousands who are never heard from again, The Solarian Temple's clampdown on non-conforming mages, and the Imperium's blind eye to the shortcomings of its officials, all lead to a plot steeped in darkness, one which could spell the end of not just Seppora but Tempora itself. Can 5 people with twisted pasts whose paths somehow align be able to stop this abomination?

Treylen never envisioned himself tracking down his own kin, especially within the confines of family. In the dark recesses of Wetherdin's mines, a sinister scheme unfurls. Dragon eggs are vanishing for the Jaul, and Treylen, along with Aaron and their dragons, must penetrate the covert operation to expose the traitor. Armed with refined spycraft, an enhanced connection with Rime, and the guidance of his mentor, they adopt the guise of visiting nobility to comfortably navigate the mountain lodge while leisurely unraveling the mystery. Yet, as Marziel vanishes on a night marked by murder, and Treylen's family becomes entangled in the intrigue, an imminent deadline emerges. Faced with a decision unprepared for by the abbey, Treylen is compelled to delve deeper into the caverns of the Dragon Lands than he ever imagined.

After experiencing the ultimate betrayal from the person he trusted as his brother, Heath's death left behind echoes of misery, terror, and deep regret that had plagued him during his second chance at life. Heath, who had abandoned his duty as the true heir of the Veridiania Kingdom, carried a burden of guilt for the countless lives lost under the rule of the Tyrant King, Nyxen. It was all because he had forsaken the crown, unknowingly leaving behind a trail of bloodshed in his attempt to keep his hands clean. Upon discovering that Nyxen, in this new life, continued to wreak havoc upon countless lives in the underworld, Heath knew he had to take action before chaos ensued with Nyxen's latest project. Heath vowed to redeem himself this time. Although... It seems like teaching a group of teenagers while attempting to overthrow the deeply-rooted syndicate in the underworld might be more than he can chew.

[What was your sin?] "I tried saving them." [What would you gain from doing that?] "I just wanted to remove this scar." [But that scar was never gained from not saving them.] "I know. I just wanted to see if it worked or not." [And the result was?] "The one I saved killed me." The discussion between Desire and Delight took place as he sipped the tea. [What will you do now?] "The stage has been set, and the doors will be opening soon. I also need to do my part." [And what was your part?] "One Last Chance." The room was in silence as Delight looked at Desire and asked, [A sinner or a saint?] "Depends on the way of the viewer."

He didn't want to be a ruler but a god asked him to become a ruler, until his soul was transferred to a different dimension and even a different world. After being resurrected from the dead, since then his journey to become a ruler begins. Revenge is part of the goal. Being strong was his reason for staying alive and returning to his original world.

🏆["Silver Medal" in Fantasy Category of "Meganovel Annual Writing Contest 2022"]🏆 Lukas Bellingham, a 21 year old youth dies from an illness that is dominant in males in their family. But that's not where it ends. He wakes up in the body of a boy, in a world where everything is the opposite of Earth. A world where Mortals become Gods. Will Lukas be swallowed in such a world or will he rise against all challenges and become a Deity which all mortals look up to?