Sword Fighting

In the tough streets of New Jersey, 17-year-old Jamal "JD" Davenport is fighting to survive. Bullied, belittled, and battered, JD's life is a never-ending cycle of pain and fear. But JD has a secret: a burning desire to escape the hood and build a better life. When JD stumbles upon an entrepreneurial opportunity, he seizes it with both hands. Despite the odds against him, JD pours his heart and soul into building a business empire. With each obstacle overcome and every success achieved, JD grows more confident, more resilient, and more determined to rise above his circumstances. From the dark alleys of poverty and despair to the bright lights of wealth and success, "The Rise of a Boss" is JD's inspiring true-to-life story of struggle, perseverance, and ultimate triumph. With its raw, unflinching portrayal of life in New Jersey and its uplifting message of hope and empowerment, this novel is sure to resonate with anyone who's ever felt like the odds are stacked against them.

After the opening of the Pandora's Box, the God of Death, battered and gravely injured, fled to the mortal world carrying half of the Supreme artifact of the Gods he stole. The world, known as Agartha, experienced a monumental change- The transition of flora and fauna in tandem with human civilization into something richer with resources blended with utmost danger. Massive surge of concentrated energy coursed through the world enabling the manifestation of dormant bloodlines, martial and arcane arts as well as powerful techniques. In a secluded village in the depths of Sierra Noluz, a relatively dangerous mountain range with dense forestry is where Lex Azure live. Living his 15 years of life being instilled with vocational education as well as martial arts from his father, learning military arts from retired soldiers in the village, and arcane arts from village invokers, it was all but fleeting. Suddenly thrust into the whirlpool of fate, Lex, compelled by his bloodline, will inevitably have to face off against the God of Death. Why must he battle a God? How can he face against a God? Discover the world outside of Sierra Noluz and explore the vastness of Ageartha with Lex as he campaigns to fight for the survival of humanity. Learning the trinity paths, befriending magic beasts, rallying the nation, finding reliable companions, fighting the dark forces, treading a path uncharted by all. ------- Note: Brace yourselves to get your worldview overturned by different tales and you'll start to believe in magic a little. Stay tuned for every piece of the puzzle will fit perfectly at the end. Please enjoy the journey. Read it now, add it to your reading list and earn a badge.

David Sawyer, a normal office worker woke up suddenly to an unfamiliar world. The Apocalypse was here, and with it, a shocking realization of truth hidden just under his nose all this time. Fighting with the weight of betrayal, Dave casts aside his feelings to protect the lives of those he loves. Will his newfound apathy lead the way to survival and regrowth? Can a mask hide away the pain of love lost? DISCLAIMER: This is NOT an apocalypse story. The story explores adaptation and survival under rapidly changing world conditions. MC is not some chosen one or freek genius, he's lucky and intelligent, not a fool. Romance is a little heavy but not the main theme. Survival, human duality, conflict, and the very nature of the world itself are the book's focus. Every character has depth, and nothing is truly meaningless. Pay attention and see if you can pick up that deeply hidden foreshadowing.

Akim's world is ravaged by zombies after an apocalypse. He discovers his fiancée, Alice, cheating on him with his best friend, Marcel. Akim is infected with the zombie virus but surprisingly develops spatial manipulation abilities, allowing him to create a storage space and generate spatial blades. Akim embarks on a perilous journey to find his parents and younger sisters, gathering supplies and crystal cores to enhance his abilities. He encounters various challenges, including hostile gangs and mutated zombies. Along the way, Akim meets a group of arrogant rich brats who demand his assistance. He agrees to help them reach a private airfield in exchange for potential transportation. However, their behavior frustrates him. The story takes a dramatic turn 25 years into the future. Akim has become the last human on Earth, fighting against the "rot of worlds," Kalusus. After a fierce battle, Akim and Kalusus destroy the Earth. In a shocking twist, Akim finds himself revived, intact, and kneeling before a powerful being. The being explains that Akim's world was destroyed due to external forces and offers him a second chance to change the course of events. Akim accepts the offer, and a system update announces a new adventure. With his spatial manipulation abilities and experience, Akim is poised to rewrite history, save humanity, and become its savior.

Agashi, a 26 year old architect is transported to the bloodlake(an alternate reality) to join a host of humans in a gruesome fight against demons. He barely has time to figure out what has happened when he is chosen by the orb of ugin to champion the human race against the mighty lord urug. Will he make up his mind in time to save the human race from the bloodthirsty claws of the demon lord? Will he be strong enough to assemble the armor he needs from the underlords of the blood lake and give himself a fighting chance? Will he even accept the call of the orb to be champion?

Jeremy Kane, the overlooked middle child of a struggling family, spends his life fighting against the odds. His journey from obscurity to unimaginable wealth in the volatile world of forex and cryptocurrency is as thrilling as it is perilous. Betrayed by those he trusts most, Jeremy loses everything and faces his darkest hour. In a world dominated by ruthless rivals like Victor Kane and the enigmatic Adrian Black, Jeremy must rise again, using every ounce of his determination, wit, and grit. Along the way, he navigates love, betrayal, and the challenges of balancing ambition with family and personal values. With thrilling plot twists, dynamic characters, and a high-stakes financial backdrop, Billionaire Minor is a gripping tale of resilience, redemption, and the cost of chasing greatness.

In *Covenants of Chaos*, **Lucas Kane** is a young man fighting to survive in a world that seems determined to crush him. Overwhelmed by debt, working long hours at a dead-end delivery job, and caring for his ailing mother, Evelyn, Lucas’ life takes a dark and unexpected turn when he is hit by a speeding car. The accident should have killed him, but instead, it awakens something extraordinary within him: a **Covenant**, a supernatural ability that allows him to see glimpses of the future. --- The Awakening Lucas discovers that his newfound power isn’t just a blessing—it’s a curse. The visions of the future are disorienting and painful, and they come with no instruction manual. Worse, his awakening doesn’t go unnoticed. The Moretti crime family, to whom Lucas’ family owes a large debt, takes a sudden interest in him. **Silas Moretti**, the ruthless mafia don, sees Lucas as a valuable asset in his quest for power and control. To bind Lucas to him, Silas forces Lucas into a marriage with his daughter, **Aria Moretti**, promising that this union will erase the Kane family’s debt. --- The Marriage of Convenience Lucas and Aria’s relationship begins with hostility and mistrust. Lucas views Aria as a privileged, untouchable mafia princess, while Aria sees Lucas as weak and desperate. However, as Lucas is dragged deeper into the Moretti family's world of crime, betrayal, and violence, he begins to see that Aria is just as much a victim of her father’s ambition as he is. She despises her father’s empire and dreams of escaping his control. Their shared desire for freedom becomes the foundation for an unlikely partnership.

In a world where every move is watched and every decision subtly controlled, a restless young woman finds herself trapped in a life she barely recognizes. Her monotonous existence shatters when Alex, a long-lost friend, appears at her door with a chilling revelation: a secretive organization called The Collective has been quietly manipulating society through its advanced predictive system, Project Echo. Drawn into Alex’s mission, she teams up with Marcus, a former Collective insider with a past stained by guilt. Together, they uncover the staggering extent of The Collective’s power—a network capable of influencing not just choices but entire lives. With the clock ticking, the trio sets out to infiltrate The Collective’s headquarters and destroy the heart of Project Echo. As they navigate a world of constant surveillance, betrayal, and relentless pursuit, the bonds between them are tested. Old wounds reopen, loyalty is questioned, and sacrifices are made. In the shadows of a towering conspiracy, they must confront not only a ruthless enemy but also the ghosts of their pasts. Echoes in the Shadows is a gripping thriller that weaves together themes of control, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of human connection. It’s a story about breaking free from the invisible chains of manipulation, fighting for agency, and daring to chase a life worth living—even in the face of overwhelming odds.

When he came back, he learned his clan was annihilated, his mother was sexually abducted and brutally killed, his father was slain, even the most beautiful girl in the clan became a sex slave. Lu Zheng, an illegitimate son of the Clan Head, was the only clan member alive who was aware of the clan’s treasure the Scorching Blade Clan was searching for. He found a good Samaritan, who helped him enter the clan’s underground. However, he was betrayed and poisoned. When he believed his life was about to come to an end, a devil appeared in his consciousness. He appeared like an angel as he survived. Not only that, he awakened a system! [Name: Lu Zheng Rank: Novice Internal Technique: Basic Cultivation Technique. External Technique: Azure Tide Sword Art (Incomplete.) Strength: 2 Durability: 1 Speed: 3 Agility: 2 Stamina: 3 Intelligence: 3 Qi: 0 Extra Points: 0.] With the devil inside him and the system, Lu Zheng vowed to take revenge on his clan. And make the Murim World tremble by his name!

In the year 2093, Malcolm Voss is a rogue urban explorer and data smuggler who survives by stealing secrets from the city’s elite. When a high-stakes job goes wrong, he stumbles upon a device that shouldn’t exist—a Quantum Stabilizer, a relic of a long-buried experiment capable of bending time itself. Suddenly, Malcolm is being hunted by The Parallax Syndicate, a powerful group that has controlled time manipulation for decades. Forced into an uneasy alliance with an eccentric scientist and a hacker with a vendetta, Malcolm must unravel the truth behind the Chronos Institute before time itself collapses. But every use of the device warps reality, erasing people from existence and rewriting the future. As Malcolm races against time—both literally and figuratively—he realizes that the greatest threat isn’t the Syndicate, but himself. Can he control the power before he becomes the very thing he’s fighting against?