the villain wants to live

<<Book 2 of the Ascenders Series. // Please read Book 1; Ascenders: Rising From Zero first.>> After a Fateful battle (see Bk 1), Bayo is left decommissioned to face the secrets of a past ignored. Without the First Born, Ronke, Shin and Hana must tolerate one another, on their odyssey to find a cure. Tests and Temptations, trials and tremors appear on every side. A monster today, a masquerade rampage tomorrow, the chaos is unending while the Ascenders spread out with an uncanny desire to feed desperation and devastation, all of which serving as catalyst to the return of the Mad Prime. The legacy of the Mad Prime shall by the First Born, rise or fall. But what happens when the First Born is out of his league against the siblings and the schemings of Trixius? Who then ordains the fall or who then dictates the rise of a fallen Mad Prime? Whatever happens, Orun has never been this distressed. And with the fate of the entire 7 heavens on the ragtag team of adventurers, only one thing is certain… “The Unity shall not find perfection unless it has ‘Victory’ to overcome, the ‘Grace’ and ‘Patience’ to go about it. For in that alone shall the ‘Perfect Order’ be found.” Bayo Must Ascend and become Hero else the Universe be doomed! ----- AUTHOR's Words.

Alexander Curry, born and raised to be the ideal servant for the Dove family, faces punishment when he defies his master's orders. Forced to donate his eyes for his master's daughter's transplant, as atonement for his disobedience, he vows revenge. [CONGRATULATIONS, MR. ALEXANDER CURRY. THE GODS OF VENGEANCE AND POSSESSIONS HAVE HEARD YOUR CRIES OF DESPAIR AND HAVE GRANTED YOU THE POSSESSION SYSTEM. RICHES, TALENTS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN EVER DREAM OF ARE YOURS FOR THE TAKING.] Empowered by a mysterious system, Alexander sets out to take vengeance by seizing wealth, talent, and everything else from those who wronged him.

"Oh my God! When last did you have a shower?! You reek!" He yelled pinching his nose to block out the smell. **** "Just go and die in a ditch or something!" **** "Exactly! Crawl back to whatever hole you came from!" **** "Of course not. I definitely don't know a dirty, poor delivery boy who slaves his ass off only to be paid little to nothing." **** "Oh! You idiot! You were meant to take it on the counter! Do I need to teach you everything like a child?!" **** He just wanted this world to end right here and right now. Enough was enough! When was he ever going to enjoy his life?! When?! He was miserable. He just wanted to die right now. Everyone hated Arthur Duderte, including the woman whom he thought loved him. Everyone turned their backs against him, until mother luck shone on him and he received news that he was the heir of the Duderte Empire... One of the biggest empires in the City. Now, he had the power to get revenge on those who had ridiculed him in the past.

Newton Norton, a poor College student who barely gets by the day gets informed about the untimely demise of his only parent, his Mother. Newton's world fell apart. The death of his Mother and the pain of rejection made Newton decide to end it all by taking his own life. That decision would change his life forever.

The deadly sword that Altares always uses makes him thrown and trapped in the future. His name is known as a CEO and also a ruthless Mafia. By strength he had kept him afloat. Longing for himself as a king makes him return to find a woman who bears a birthmark with the same shape as his sword. But on the way he encountered unexpected obstacles. How will Altares journey in finding a woman who will help him return to his castle? Will he be able and survive against these obstacles?

Arthur dreamed of a quiet school life, where he could finally win the heart of his long-time crush. But those dreams were shattered in an instant when a ruthless transfer student beat him down, leaving him broken and humiliated. Unbeknownst to Arthur, his burning desire for revenge awakens a mysterious system that chooses him as its next player. Now, armed with extraordinary abilities and a charm that turns heads, Arthur is poised to rise as the most popular heartthrob on campus. It's time for him to settle scores and reclaim his dignity and avenging himself against those who wronged him.

I was nothing, useless to everyone. No one loved me, no one truly wanted to be with me. Suddenly, a flash of light appeared before my eyes. I had forgotten basically everything about my old self. What have I truly lost? I was summoned to another world. This was my second chance. I was brought to the other world to protect Lucia, a weak, airheaded princess, who was meant to be the next ruler of the land. She didn't accept anyone else, why did she accept me?

Damon, once mocked and underestimated by his rich in-laws, had always been treated like a burden by his wife, Serena. But everything changed when he discovered her affair, shattering their already broken marriage. At that moment, Serena told him she wanted a divorce. What she didn’t know was that Damon wasn’t who she thought he was. Beneath the failure and neglect, he was actually the powerful chairman of Vespera Corporation, secretly helping her company. As he signed the divorce papers, he walked away, knowing this was just the start—and Serena had no idea she’d already lost.

Jasper Hain is the most powerful cultivator in the Great Land. His dominance made everyone jealous, and they united to destroy him. In the Ancient Realm, Jasper Anderson was tragically killed by his friend. At the last moment, Jasper Hain's soul entered his body. With all the memories of both souls, an explosion of rage occurred. I rise to rule the world!

Santiago Centinelo, a handsome 25”year”old millionaire is about to lose the presidency of his company for not leading a formal life, his life takes a turn when he asks his secretary, Kate Green, to be his wife for six months. Meet the hilarious hate”love marriage between Santiago Centinelo and his secretary when things don't go as they expected. A romantic comedy of a singular couple, he an arrogant and cold boy, instead she is warmth, clumsiness and kindness, they are the ideal couple to pretend to be a perfect marriage.