True Essence

They called him the trash son-in-law, a useless servant only good for cleaning and doing other chores. Mark endured the daily insults, operating from the shadows to build his wife's corporate success. He planned to crown her success by gifting her his own company on the day of her Nasdaq bell-ringing. But that same day, a notification shattered his heart—a video of her smiling brightly as another man knelt before her, proposing. When he confronted her about the video, she called him a stalker and hurled insults instead of admitting her wrongs. Tired and heartbroken, Mark asked for a divorce and walked away. Now, the man they mocked as worthless will reveal he was the true power all along. And he's taking everything back.

This is the story of a young boy named Steven, kind at heart and loving in his words enjoying his life to the fullest. Everything changed and his world came crashing down, his incurable sickness rendered him almost useless. He received an advanced stimulation prototype called the DREAM. This remarkable gadget provided this young boy with a second chance. Every night, as he lowers his tired eyes, Steven is transported to another world. He is quickly confronted with the harsh reality and circumstances that surrounds him. Nonetheless he is not a frail youngster dying here. Steven must defeat the shrewd lord, power-hungry siblings, and long-standing resentment using his wits and the help of his trusted retainers. Will he discover the true purpose of the DREAM?

When Olivia divorced Dorian, she thought she was cutting ties with a worthless ex-convict. To her, he was nothing but a burden dragging her down. But behind the prison walls, the man she scorned was no ordinary convict. He was a five-star General, feared by nations and saluted by armies. Bound by duty, Dorian hid his true identity. He let her go, let her believe the worst until betrayal and ruthless enemies forced him back into her world. Now, the woman who rejected him will discover the truth. Her ex-husband is the most powerful man she can never control. Cold. Dangerous. Untouchable. And this time, he’s not here to beg for her love, he’s here to take back everything.

In the grand city of Arcadia, Evan Theodore Walker faces a tragic death on his 17th birthday. Yet, his death is not an end, but the beginning of an extraordinary journey. Granted a second chance by a mysterious power, Evan rises as a new protector with video game-like abilities. In a world brimming with magic and threats, Evan must hone his skills, complete quests, and confront enemies threatening his beloved city. With the formidable Victor and his fearsome black-clad army as foes, and aided by the heroic Aria and his loyal friend Riley, Evan battles to uncover the truth behind his family's death and safeguard Arcadia from ruin. In an adventure full of action and wonder, Evan must confront great challenges and discover his true strength as Arcadia's guardian.

BETTER Dominic endures constant degradation from his mate, whom he deeply loves and shares a young son with. He’s dismissed as a nobody because he carries his mate’s surname, yet he guards a massive secret about his true identity from birth. His mother-in-law pressures her daughter to cast him out and reject him entirely. Then everything transforms unexpectedly. Now Dominic Pierce is the Alpha of Crescent Moon Pack and the billionaire CEO of Apex Corporation and its legal division. What happens when the company employing his tormentors becomes his to command? Revenge consumes his thoughts, and he’s resolved to force every person who degraded him to kneel before him.

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! ^-^]

Charles Collins’ life almost came to an end when he was thrown into prison by Bob Klein. A wealthy playboy nicknamed the king of his college. Charles gets into a fight with Bob after he finds out the girl he likes betrayed him. Instead, he spends a hot night with Bob in a luxury villa on the night of a party organized by the man. When Charles is on the verge of death in a prison cell after experiencing cruel torture, a power rises from within him through a tattoo that Charles has gotten since childhood. Charles is even surprised to learn that his true identity is not an orphan but a young master who must inherit a business empire, a trillion-dollar fortune, and the sole heir of the most influential family with hidden superpowers.

Arthur devoted everything to his wife, Isabelle, only to be discarded like trash. She used him, mocked his "lowly" status, and left him for a billionaire heir, thinking she had won the ultimate prize. But what she never knew? Arthur was the true heir to the city's greatest fortune. When the truth surfaced, Arthur didn’t look back—he rose to power, becoming the richest man in the city. He had even caught the heart of Karen Darwin, the breathtaking billionaire princess, who fell for him, not his wealth. Now, as Arthur basks in wealth and love, Isabelle learns the brutal truth—and the regret is unbearable. She lost the man who had everything she ever wanted. But it’s too late. Arthur had already won.

For five years, Arthur was the joke of the city. As the "live-in" husband to the beautiful Lady Elara Peckham, he endured every insult hurled at him. To the Peckham family, Arthur was just a pathetic innkeeper. He was the house boy who was treated worse than a dog. Despite the bad treatment, he stayed for love. But the love shattered when he caught Elara cheating. And that was her final mistake. The "humble husband" is dead. Now, the true Arthur Blackwood is waking up, and he is bringing a storm of vengeance with him. One by one, he will dismantle their lives, bankrupt their businesses, expose their crimes, and watch as those who mocked him are forced to crawl in the dirt. When the Peckhams finally realize whose blood runs through Arthur's veins, they will beg for mercy, but Arthur is no longer in a forgiving mood.

Cast out by his own blood and left to die in an abandoned mine, Eddy Morphy is nothing more than a forgotten heir in a dying world swallowed by eternal darkness. With the last energy cores nearly depleted and death closing in, his body begins to fail… until his blood awakens a mysterious system hidden within his mother’s ring. Now able to see the true nature of objects—and fuse eerie materials into powerful creations—Eddy discovers a terrifying truth: the darkness is not just outside… it can be weaponized. From the depths of despair, he begins his rise. In a world where flames mean survival and darkness devours all, Eddy will forge his own destiny… and burn his enemies to ash.