The Tyrant's Tranquilizer

MATURE, dark psychological thriller, slow burn. Alex Dane was a broken prisoner, a man betrayed by his own blood and left to rot in the shadows of Indore. His life was supposed to end on a desolate shore, a victim of his uncle Vikram's sadistic greed. But death was only the beginning. When Alex's blood touched the ancient sands, it awakened "The Driva"—a sentient, cold-blooded bio-system that doesn't just guide him; it craves his Royal Plasma. Now, Alex is the last hope of a dying aquatic civilization, but power comes with a price that is as intimate as it is terrifying. As he vanishes into a 365-day survival hell in the impenetrable rainforests, he realizes he is the Eighth Descendant, and his DNA is the only key to restarting a forbidden species. The Game of Two Obsessions Alex is no longer the hunter; he is the most coveted prize in two worlds. He must descend into the deepest trench to perform a forbidden ritual with the Lurking Empress—the frozen, "dead" Queen of the Mermaids. Can he survive the deadly obsession of two rival princesses? Or will he lose his humanity to become the cold-hearted father of a species that will reclaim the Earth?

Vincent Drake was an ordinary man living a quiet life, until the night he saved a stranger from a deadly accident and discovered a terrifying truth: he can see exactly how everyone around him will die. But there’s a catch only the rich and powerful can change their endings. Thrown into a world of life-and-death choices, Vincent quickly learns that saving one person can cause another to perish, and every action has consequences. To survive, he must manipulate fate itself, protect the people he cares about, and outsmart those who would exploit his power. As Vincent rises from an unnoticed employee to a secret billionaire, he faces relentless rivals, including the cunning Darius Vell, who will stop at nothing to control him. His childhood mentor, Marcus Lee, reveals shocking betrayals, testing Vincent’s trust, morality, and emotional strength. Alongside Lara Chen, a brave journalist drawn into his dangerous world, Vincent navigates a web of intrigue, assassination attempts, and moral dilemmas. Every victory comes with a cost. Every choice threatens lives. And in a world where fate is both weapon and curse, Vincent must decide: how much of his humanity is he willing to sacrifice to protect those he loves?

After the murder of his father, Dante Bianchi is forced to take up the mantle of boss of one of the most notorious gangs in New York. His first task as boss: seek out the man who killed his father and avenge his father. Jacqueline Maeto, Jackie, has come to home to New York in search of her father who went missing days prior. When Dante and Jacqueline's paths cross, they discover they seek the same man, and that what they both have believed to be true about him has all been wrong.

He was a hero until betrayal turned him into the villain. Eryndor Kaelen fell on the battlefield, betrayed by his best friend Elias Thorne. Dragged into the abyss, he struck a deal with Nyxir, god of shadows. Reborn as Lucien Ardent, the kingdom’s most feared villain, he discovers poison in his veins, his own brother plotting his death, and the woman he once loved stripped of her memories. Everyone calls him a monster. Everyone wants him dead. But if they crave a villain He will give them one.

“We can kill him now, he is of no use to us anymore” these were the words Nick Furgesson heard as he wanted to open the door to his father’s room….. fuck, an eye opener. He thought he was the favorite son of the world richest man, Gregory Furgesson. What he heard next almost made him puke blood, he was adopted?he wasn’t the hair to the large conglomerate his father has?and he was about to be killed because he had done all the dirty work his supposed father wanted him to do? “Run away nick or you won’t be able to take revenge on him for what he has done” he heard his sister’s voice from behind him. Like lightning he ran out of the house into the dark streets of London where he was knocked down by a black Bentley and the story changed. Five years later, Nick is back to take revenge on his deadly father and household for wanting to kill him but he says to his foster sister, “ Don’t worry Fedora, I will not let anyone in the world touch you, you saved my life five years back. Let me repay the debt” and he also says to his wife,” the world i plan to give Fedora, you are also at liberty to do whatever you want with it, I will back you ladies up and no one will be able to hurt you no matter where you are on planet earth.

[No. 3 of "Hard to put down" of The "Legendary Urban Man" Contest.] Roberto was a man without a father's name. He got married into the Parks family and all he ever wanted was to be treated like a human being and loved by his wife but the Parks always do a great job in humilating and embarrassing him at any given opportunity. Even the maids and security doesn't waste an opportunity. He soon finds out he was a Descendant of the Lionel,first class citizens in America after a heartwarming reunion. Roberto Lionel,the great lion of America swore to make those who have humiliated him come to and beg on their kneels for mercy. ***Warning:if you you hate to see a very weak ml or very humiliating scene. Please do not read.***

Arthur was saved by a mysterious mermaid after he jumped into the water to escape from the clutches of his parents' murderers. However, he failed to save his sister from getting kidnapped. As he loses consciousness he also lost the memory he had with the mermaid after they sealed their uncanny encounter with a kiss. The next day, he found himself lying on the shore with only one thing in his mind and that was to find his sister in the city and get revenge in the name of his forsaken family. He became the infamous gangster named Gordon Jack. Little did he knew, his sister became police who vowed to arrest the new gangster in the city. The city was set on fire. Bullets danced in the air. Heads burst out blood. The murderers had a tight bodyguard and an enigmatic beauty he can't resist who kept messing with his system.

He risked everything for the gods. They took everything from him. Avalon was promised peace—a safe life for his family—if he completed one final mission. So he crossed into a forbidden realm, fought monsters beyond imagination, and stole the legendary Ascension Box. But when he returned home... his world was gone. His wife. His children. All murdered. Betrayed by the very gods he served, Avalon was stripped of his power and left to die like a dog. But death was only the beginning. Now, cursed and reborn in the place where gods are forgotten, Kael awakens with a new purpose. He won't beg for mercy. He won’t seek justice. He will bring vengeance. One god at a time.

Lucas is an orphan boy who has lost his memories of an unknown accident. He has no memory of his past or even his name... Lucas soon learns his village is being attacked by famine and sickness, called madness. He ventures out with a belief he needs to save his town. He suffers from not only memory loss, but also possession of an unknown evil entity. Will he save his village, or will he destroy everything?

Gary, a young fellow who doesn't even have a job, gets suddenly tasked with fighting for the world! Witness the riveting tale of Gary as he journeys the world and tears all opposition apart!