The Ancient Genes

Frank Tarrow never asked to be the world’s salvation. At fourteen, he’s already a healer, a fighter, and the last living child marked by Shadowfire, the most feared power in existence. Morgan Hale, a warrior haunted by past failures, is sworn to protect the boy destined to dethrone King Darrius, the immortal tyrant who rules the world’s underbelly through corruption, sorcery, and blood. But Darrius wants Frank dead before the prophecy can unfold. And Frank wants answers about the power burning inside him. When ancient magic begins rewriting the prophecy, Frank and Morgan must navigate assassins, forbidden realms, and buried truths that threaten to tear them apart. Because saving the world comes with a cost. And fate has chosen who must pay it.

They burned his name. Betrayed his trust. Left him for dead. But death…didn’t take him. Aiden Vermillion, once mocked as the weakest man in the kingdom, rises from the ashes of betrayal wielding a power ancient enough to terrify the gods. Branded a nobody. Forgotten by history. Hunted by darkness. He returns cloaked in a new name, a new face...And a vengeance that could crack the heavens. With a system bound to his bloodline, an empire to reclaim, and a prophecy written in demon blood, Aiden is no longer just fighting for justice. He’s coming to tear kingdoms apart. To expose traitors. To shatter thrones. Three wives. One sword. Infinite rage. The Lord of Destruction wants the world to burn. But Aiden? He plans to burn Vatou first.

Berean Academy school's grade 11 is excited for their excursion to ancient Greece, but things take a dark turn when Peter, the clumsy but brilliant main character, unknowingly unleashes a demon. He and his friends Scott, James, Sarah, and Sandra must confront the demon and battle for the safety of the world and their loved ones. As they fight, they discover that they have superpowers and are not alone in this fight. But when they realize that some of their friends are also possessed by the demon, they struggle with the decision of whether to kill them. The hoodman, who knows the story behind the demon, helps the teens in their battle, but ultimately sacrifices himself for their cause. Meanwhile, the demon collides with Hades and resurrects the Olympus gods and monsters, creating chaos and destruction. The teens must use their newfound powers and bravery to save the world. As this collides with their affections

Julian Rivera has endured scorn and humiliation as the Steel family’s despised son-in-law, for three years. Labeled as a failure and useless by his wife, Rose, and treated as an invisible outcast by her wealthy relatives, Julian’s only offering at their opulent gatherings is his sincerity, a trait the Steels mock mercilessly. But when a mysterious figure from his forgotten past hands him a ring tied to an ancient power, Julian’s world shifts forever. Will he use his strength to seek vengeance, or can he win back the love and respect of the woman who abandoned him when he needed her most? When the mocked becomes the master, the rules of the game change forever.

Jasper was exiled because of a cursed family name. Raised in the wilderness by mysterious masters, he returns years later expecting peace— only to find his hometown burning beneath a monstrous invasion. With overwhelming strength, Jasper destroys the creatures effortlessly, but the true nightmare begins afterward. The same shadows that destroyed his family years ago are moving once again. As ancient powers awaken and terrifying secrets unravel, Jasper discovers that the legendary beings ruling the world may be insignificant compared to the monstrous existence hidden behind his training. To protect the people he loves and redeem his bloodline, Jasper must rise through bloodshed, war, betrayal, and forgotten truths— even if the entire world becomes his enemy.

First, it was the Gates. Now, an ancient alien species is subtly invading, planning to turn humanity into livestock. This is the Second Calamity, a prophesied trial that must be overcome to face the true end of the world. Just as a new apocalypse begins, Orion awakens with a system. Ding! [You have awakened with the Evolution System!] Thrown into a parallel Earth plagued by monsters and Hunters, Orion receives his first task. [one must stay proactive!] [Your first task: Character Development!] The system reveals his first daily quest: a grueling workout regimen of push-ups, sit-ups, and running. The goal is to transform him from his "ugly, obese" state into something better, rewarding him with points in Charisma, Agility, Strength, and Endurance. [Is this torture!?] Orion shouts. Ding! [No, it's Character Development! ^-^]

After discovering his wife’s betrayal and being cast out by his in-laws, Ethan hits rock bottom. But a chance encounter with the enigmatic Rebecca Williams, heiress to one of the most powerful families in Washington, D.C., changes everything. Bestowed with ancient knowledge and a mysterious jade pendant, Ethan embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. As he navigates the treacherous world of power, wealth, and revenge, Ethan must rise from the ashes of his past to claim his destiny. With Rebecca by his side, he faces formidable enemies and uncovers the hidden potential within him—one that could alter his fate and the lives of those around him forever. Can Ethan prove himself worthy of Rebecca’s faith, or will he crumble under the weight of his new reality?

Spike Miller, an ordinary medical intern living a quiet life, discovers an ancient relic buried beneath his late grandfather’s basement. The moment his blood touches the relic, his body convulses, and his veins ignite with strange, luminous energy. When the relic’s power heals his fatal injuries and grants him mysterious “medical-based” abilities, Spike is thrust into a hidden war between magical guilds, creatures of chaos, and a shadow organization that hunts relic-bearers. As he uncovers the truth behind his newfound gift, Spike must learn to master his powers, protect those he loves, and unravel the dark secret that connects his family to the relic’s origin. But the deeper he dives, the more he realizes: healing and destruction share the same heartbeat

When the world’s most feared assassin, known only as “Rhok The Nameless” is betrayed by their employer and killed in a trap, they expect to find eternal peace or at least oblivion. Instead, they wake up in a medieval fantasy world with a System interface embedded in their consciousness. The System "Abyss Engine" is a sarcastic, overly enthusiastic AI with a penchant for dark humor. Now trapped in a world of swords, magic, and kingdoms at war, Rhok must navigate this strange new reality using the skills of an assassin and a unique cheat ability that allows them to steal the abilities of those they kill. But with the System constantly cracking jokes, ancient gods watching their every move, and their brutal past catching up to them in unexpected ways, Shadow quickly realizes that in this world, death might have been the easy part.

In a world where magic defines worth, one boy was born with none.” Cast out and condemned as voidborn, Kael is left to die in the wilds — until an ancient relic, the Aetherheart Grimoire, fuses with his soul, igniting a forbidden spark that defies every law of magic. From hunted outcast to rising legend, Kael’s journey takes him across shattered kingdoms, through fire, frost, and shadow — Trained by exiled mentors, hunted by the Mage Guild, and tested by monsters born from myth, Kael rises from the ashes of rejection to become the mage the world tried to erase. But power comes with a price. As the last echoes of a forgotten war awaken within him, Kael must decide: Will he become the savior the world needs… or will in the quest for vengeance become the calamity it once feared