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Jilted at the altar by his girlfriend on his wedding day, mocked by friends and family, and scorned by the media, 30 years old Arnold Stone thought all was lost when he was then attacked by mobs and hit by a truck on that same unfortunate day. Mysteriously he survived the accident unhurt and unscathed without bruises, and wakes up a changed man, who’d also become the host of a dark super lavish system called the Nexus. Binded to the instructions of this system, he is asked to accomplish various tasks, and quests in order to unlock points and embark on a journey of vengeance on those who hurt and ridiculed him. Also, he is no longer Arnold Stone, the poor grocery owner who barely had a dime to his name. Now he is the host of a system worth trillions of dollars. King of the underworld and a rising Trillionaire!

Zach Harrison, a teenage young guy who has always been bored with his life, as there was no thrill, action, or excitement that could just even give him the sense of self to live his life to the fullest. Everyday was always the worst day for Zach, a pessimist or a nihilist, so to speak. He never had any friends to consider and hang out with. He's just like a lifeless robot living in accordance to the rules of the society and the ways of the world. It never gave him even the slightest bit of interest to explore over and beyond its addressing issue, but instead he had his own revolving world where he crosses out everyone from his sight. But everything changed after Ace Whendemier came into his life. She met her at a school named Clericus Institute right after they moved in town and that his Mom wanted to make his life a living and give it a unique, colorful, and meaningful meaning. But everything you see ain't always what it seems as Zach discovers a whole new world beyond the ordinary. Along with Ace and some of his friends he met along the way which then later on created a guild named 'the element council'—this' is where his tale begins, the next chapter of his life story as they unearth a secret dungeon that lies within the walls of the very school they enrolled in. All of them could not believe in what they have discovered, as they will delve down deep within the mysterious and magical sense of finding a totem relic and its pieces, which grants to those who find all the missing parts of it.

Gordon Anderson is no ordinary doctor. Mocked by peers, abandoned by love, and haunted by his difference, he hides a secret that could change medicine forever, the power to heal with his touch. When a catastrophic accident leaves the President’s daughter dying, Gordon steps in and performs the impossible before the medics arrive. Overnight, the man they called weirdo becomes the most sought-after name in the nation. But fame comes with danger. The government wants to control him. The media wants to expose him. His ex-fiancée Lisa wants to return, but not for love. And as Gordon’s power grows, so does the cost of using it. Every life he saves drains a piece of his own. Now, hunted and torn between purpose and survival, Gordon must choose: heal the world and die trying, or live long enough to watch it destroy itself.

Ever since a worldwide disaster befell Earth, raining down green fluid, the emergence of the infected began. Infected humans lose both their sanity and sense of self, alongside gaining incredible power. As if infected humans weren’t a big enough mystery for humanity to learn to handle, strange portals began to form as well. Erwin was on a journey to the neighboring village in search of edible water uncontaminated by the green fluid that was causing the widespread infection, when he found himself face to face with an infected human. He never stood a chance in a fight and he knew that with certainty, but running away turned out to be impossible too, even if he tried to.

A brilliant computer scientist, desperate to secure funding for her family, is recruited to fix a malfunctioning game world that has evolved beyond its original programming. But when a glitch traps her inside the game, she finds herself unable to escape. As she navigates this strange digital realm, she encounters the game’s Hidden Boss, an NPC whose existence defies the system’s rules. The more time she spends in the game, the more her consciousness begins to morph into an avatar, erasing her memories and sense of identity. Now, she must find a way to break free before she loses everything, her past, her family, and her very humanity.

Julian’s heart skipped a beat. His mind raced as he tried to make sense of what he was seeing. He knew Ethan and Eva were close—too close at times—but this was different. This felt... wrong. His eyes flickered over the rest of the conversation, each message confirming his worst fear. The exchanges were casual at first, playful even, but then they turned more intimate. There was talk of meeting up “in secret,” of how much they missed each other, of their “special time” together. Julian’s throat tightened, the words blurring as his pulse quickened. He scrolled back through the messages, his hands trembling as the truth slowly sunk in.

Lucas Abnett, the aimless son of a business tycoon, finds a new sense of purpose when he meets Sophia Burner, who inspires him to take an interest in his family’s empire. But his world is shattered when Sophia betrays him, assisting Viktor Drago, the leader of a shadowy organization, in a brutal attack that leaves Lucas' entire family dead. Barely surviving with the help of his father’s loyal bodyguard, Kenji Kishimoto, Lucas is left scarred—both physically and emotionally. Driven by revenge, Lucas spends five years training under Kenji, adopting a new identity as Levi Kishimoto. With his new skills in martial arts and business, Lucas returns to America determined to bring Drago and Sophia down.

Being wealthy is fun especially when you grew up as an orphan. But the seemingly flashy and glamorous world of wealthy men has hidden secrets, so dark and so diabolical, and it took Oscar only one week to realise. Due to certain circumstances, and perhaps sheer luck, Oscar was lifted from a common employee to the CEO of a prestigious organisation. But while he tries to pay back those who wronged him in the past, Oscar is also faced with life-threatening situations. Tasked with finding his missing father and staying alive, Oscar couldn't tell whether he was better off wealthy or middle class. ______ The story starts like any other urban novel but proceeds slowly, leaving hints for future events to look forward to. The story is rated 18, but contains little to no s*x scenes. However gruesome and graphic fight scenes, socially intolerable habits including drug usage, may be included, but will not be praised or supported. Chapters will be uploaded daily before 17:00 UTC +01:00 Thank you for giving this book a try, and I will try to answer any questions I come across as comments.

Luke Steward was a well-known character in the small Ludwit City. A famous drunkard who roamed the streets reckoning of alcohol. However, this could not be farther from the truth. The man that the people of Ludwit City saw was nothing more than a facade. In reality, Luke was one of the Aurora Continent's most infamous villains, Shadow, who was now hiding in the small town of a remote kingdom. Three years ago, he had been cornered by a powerful organization and was forced to sacrifice his power and seal his cultivation in order to survive. Luke, who did not consider himself a villain, but a misunderstood hero, must now complete his goals while keeping his identity hidden. How far will he be willing to go in order to enforce his twisted sense of justice?

In a world overrun by savage beasts and ruled by elemental powers, strength is everything—and Kieran Vale had none. Labeled a failure with near-zero elemental talent, Kieran was a joke at No. 1 Middle School. While his classmates awakened extraordinary abilities, he couldn't even sense the fire flickering in the air. His crippled father was humiliated by the powerful Ashcroft family. His mother worked herself to exhaustion. And Kieran? He was just... ordinary. Until he wasn't. One ordinary afternoon, Kieran's soul was thrust back in time—one week before his death. But this time, he didn't return alone. [Ding! SSS-Rank Devourer System Activated] [Ability Unlocked: Devouring Transformation—Consume any energy and make it your own]