Thriller

"They called him Dustblood. Cursed. Worthless. But in the crypt’s darkness, something ancient whispered back." 2. "In a world where magic means everything, Elior has nothing—until the dead offer him a gift that should never be taken." 3. "Betrayed, humiliated, forgotten—until the shadows call his name." 4. "Magic made him an outcast. The dead will make him a weapon." 5. "The academy laughed when he fell. They won’t laugh when he rises from the crypt." 6. "Every gift in the kingdom came with a price. But Elior was willing to pay in blood."

Betrayed at the peak of his power, warlord Kael Draven dies with his brother’s blade in his back and his wife’s laughter in his ears. But death is not the end. Reborn fifteen years in the past, Kael awakens with the Devil’s Rebirth System; a curse that grants him strength for every drop of blood he spills. Every betrayal avenged, every soul claimed, brings him closer to the power of a god. But vengeance is never free. The more Kael feeds the System, the more it whispers, tempting him to abandon his humanity. To destroy his enemies, he may have to become the very monster they once feared.

A son-in-law labeled as "useless" by family but ends up revealing hidden talents, wealth, or leadership. Family dynamics shift when his true worth becomes known—sometimes in comedic, sometimes in emotional or inspirational ways. Reframing of societal expectations, particularly around men who may not fulfill traditional provider roles but prove their influence in other meaningful ways.

Elliot Carter thought he had left Harrison Creek behind for good. The small Appalachian town, steeped in shadows and secrets, was a place of pain—the memory of his mother’s tragic death and Lily Rose’s haunting disappearance lingering for years. It had been 20 years since Lily vanished without a trace, and now, Elliot is drawn back to the place he swore to escape. The call comes: his father, Dr. Robert Carter, is dying. Elliot returns to Harrison Creek, but it’s not just his father who pulls him back. The mystery of Lily’s disappearance has never let him go. As a child, he accepted the town’s story—that Lily was simply forgotten—but now, as an adult, Elliot knows better. The town hides something far darker. Dr. Robert Carter, the town’s respected doctor, has been hiding something. Elliot begins to unravel cryptic clues suggesting his father’s involvement in Lily’s case is deeper—and more sinister—than anyone could have guessed. With the help of Vera Larkin, a childhood friend turned journalist, Elliot uncovers a web of lies and moral corruption. The more he digs, the more the townspeople close ranks, and the more violent the threats become. Elliot soon discovers the unthinkable: Lily’s disappearance wasn’t an accident—it was planned. And the man responsible for silencing her forever was none other than his own father. As the investigation spirals, Elliot must confront a chilling truth: his father’s dark past may cost him everything, including his own soul. Some truths are better left buried. But in Harrison Creek, the truth always finds a way to surface.

Jaden Cole was once a nobody in the brutal world of mixed martial arts—a stepping stone for rising stars, a fighter known more for his losses than his name. But everything changed the night he vanished for seven days. When he finally returned, he was… different. In the ring, his movements were sharp, primal—inhuman. His next fight ended with his opponent dead and his own mind shattered by memories that didn’t belong to this time. Because during those seven missing days, Jaden lived five years in another world—an ancient empire where warriors fought to the death in blood-soaked arenas for the amusement of kings. He had been a slave, a killer, a legend in chains. And when his final battle ended, the gods sent him back… to where it all began. Now, haunted by the screams of the fallen and trapped between two realities, Jaden seeks meaning in violence and peace in pain. Every fight drags him closer to the edge of madness—every punch, a reminder of the arena that forged him. But when shadows from that ancient world begin bleeding into the present, Jaden realizes his past wasn’t just a dream… and the gods who made him their champion aren’t done with him yet. In a world where strength is survival, one man must fight across time itself to discover who he truly is— a warrior, a monster, or something in between.

Ethan, a poor yet determined man, struggles to prove his worth and save the Caldwell family after they reject him due to his humble background of a nobody. James, a vengeful former employee whose father died mysteriously and was once close to the Caldwell family, sees an opportunity to infiltrate through Sophia’s generosity. James plans to exact revenge for his father’s death by taking over their companies and destroying their legacy. Meanwhile, Ethan, suspecting James’s true intentions but unable to expose him directly, sets out to become rich so he can protect Sophia and the Caldwell family from the looming threat. As James’s plot unfolds, Ethan races against time to uncover the truth and secure a future where he can finally prove his worth to Sophia and save the Caldwell legacy from destruction.

Ashes of Her Name Some names are written in love, others in blood… When Clara Sterling returns to Hollow Creek — a town haunted by whispers and buried secrets — she intends to confront the ghost that’s haunted her for twenty years: the unsolved murder of her mother, and the father who vanished without a trace. But Hollow Creek is a place where memories bleed, lies linger, and no secret stays buried forever. Thrown into the path of Damien Creed, a brooding and enigmatic heir with shadows of his own, Clara finds herself entangled in a web of betrayal, forbidden desires, and long-forgotten sins. Together, they unravel cryptic clues and forbidden letters, piecing a truth the town fought to bury. As Clara draws closer to the identity of her mother’s killer, she uncovers a conspiracy darker than she ever imagined — one tied to the very roots of Hollow Creek. Loyalties will shatter. Love will be tested. And in a town built on secrets, the truth may be the deadliest thing of all. Ashes of Her Name is a breathtaking blend of romance, mystery, and spine-chilling suspense — a story about how sometimes, to find yourself, you have to burn down everything you thought you knew.

We are byproducts of the environments we were raised from. Childhood traumas shape how we interact with other people later in our lives if we fail to heal. This is a story about how childhood traumas like the father wound impact a woman's sense of self-worth, attachment style, and choice of partners.

Nelson Bush is a literary icon handsome, charming, and the award-winning author of America’s most chilling thrillers. Fans adore his twisted plots. Critics call him a genius. But behind closed doors, Nelson is living a far darker story than any he's ever written. By night, he becomes the monster from the pages of his latest novel a sadistic killer who targets newlyweds on their wedding night. The victims? His ex-lovers and their unsuspecting spouses. The murders? Gruesome, ritualistic, and always accompanied by a single, taunting clue a sliver of evidence left behind like a signature, daring the world to unmask him. Nobody suspects the perfect husband. Especially not his loyal wife, who has a secret of her own she’s willing to take the fall for every murder he commits. Together, they play a deadly game of deception. But as Nelson’s hunger grows and his kills become bolder, the web of lies begins to unravel. Now, a relentless detective is closing in. The lines between fiction and reality blur. And Nelson must decide: will he remain the puppet master of his perfect crime or become the tragic ending of his own story? One mistake could expose him. One loose thread could hang them both. And the next chapter might be his last.

Adanna Cole, a rising star in criminal law, has devoted her career to hunting the powerful crime syndicate that murdered her parents when she was 12. She finally gets her chance when the police arrest Ethan Cross, a charming, enigmatic businessman suspected of laundering money for the very syndicate she’s been chasing. But as she digs deeper, she discovers two dangerous truths: Ethan might be the only man she’s ever truly loved. He might also be guilty. She doesn’t know if he’s her greatest ally… or the enemy she’s been chasing all along. The deeper they go, the more the line between love and betrayal blurs. And in a city built on lies, trusting the wrong person could be the last mistake she ever makes.