truth be told mathew west

The Guardian and the Archon: The Cursed Shadow In the city of Tenebrous, where magic converge, a young apprentice named Kael Darkhaven discovers he's the chosen one, destined to unravel the mysteries of the elusive shadow. The dark entity known only as Umbra or the devourer has haunted the city for years, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake. As Kael delves deeper into the mysteries of Umbra, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten his very existence. Guided by his enigmatic mentor, Caleb Thorne, Kael must navigate the treacherous world of Tenebrous, where powerful corporations and organizations wield control. With stakes escalating, Kael faces a maelstrom of forces vying for control of Umbra's power. The Archon, a mysterious figure shrouded in shadow, seems to manipulate the strings from behind the scenes, but their true intentions remain unknown. At every turn, Kael edges closer to the truth, yet the shadows deepen, and the line between reality and illusion blurs. Can he triumph over the darkness within and without, or will the shadow consume him, forever trapping Tenebrous in eternal darkness? I attest that "The Guardian and the Archon: The Cursed Shadow" is an original work, and any similarities to existing works are unintentional.

Dennis Milford woke up with no recollection of his past, his wife, or even his identity. After a car accident left him with full amnesia, he was terrified of the lies he might be forced to believe. Unable to remember himself, his family, or even his beloved wife Leslie Milford, Dennis was determined to uncover the truth. Dennis soon uncovered a series of secrets and lies that threatened to upend his life. He had vivid dreams, flashbacks, and nightmares that slowly began to bring back forgotten memories. When certain items he encountered reminded him of his past, Dennis was horrified to discover that he was on a dangerous path. He dreamt of a mysterious man he could not identify, and he had vague recollections of a chess-playing father and a past filled with vices. As he desperately tried to make sense of his history, Dennis uncovered a web of secrets and lies that could potentially ruin his life. But this had only been the beginning as an anonymous phone call from a stranger demanding ransom money threatened to undo all he had achieved. As Dennis frantically tried to piece together the truth of his life, he realized he must employ the same tactics that had brought him his newfound but old wealth to protect himself and his wife from the looming danger. Dennis accepted the deal from the ransom caller and agreed to meet at his father's house, the one he had always dreamed of. Though he had no recollection of ever visiting the place, he knew it was the only way to get back his lost memories. He had to find out the truth before it was too late. But what secrets did this house hold? Would Dennis be able to uncover the truth before his time ran out?

Ethan lived with no memories of his past, except with what his in-laws had told him. Being poor and miserable, Ethan lived at the mercy of his mother-in-law who ensured that his life never got better. An encounter with a stranger changed Ethan's life far more than he could imagine, and he soon realized that his in-laws were more connected to his past than they were willing to let on. Ethan returns for revenge and he swears that they will surely regret their actions.

"You loser, you've got 10 days to find Clara. 10 f**cking days. And if you don't, you'll rot in jail and I will make sure my daughter gets you divorced!" ********* In a race against time, Nathan Wade, a modest cop and an in-law to the opulent Kensington family, must find his kidnapped daughter within 10 days or risk losing everything, including his wife. But what if Clara's abduction was a scheme to eliminate Nathan Wade because he was worthless? What if Amanda never loved Nathan but had been a betrayer, cheating on him? To find out the dark truth, Nathan Wade would finally have to take the last choice he has left. To embrace his birthright as the first son of his father's multibillion dollar company, even if it meant going back to dark, ugly pasts. It was time to rise from trash to cash!

"Sandra!!!" Edward screamed in shock, seeing his wife stripped naked in the bathroom with Richard, the CEO of the biggest pharmaceutical company in the world. She had told him that Mr. Richard was just a business partner helping her grow her business, but unfortunately, Edward bumped into them when he was cleaning the bathrooms in the company. Enraged, he engaged Richard in a fight, which led to him being sentenced to 20 years in prison for assault. In prison, he got visitors. "Young Mr. Loyld, it's time to embrace your full potential and avenge all your enemies," a wealthy-looking man said respectfully as a fleet of luxurious cars parked in front of him. ______ Edward was a poor boy who worked as a janitor in a pharmaceutical company. He was always being bullied and harassed. But things turned around for him when he was given a book that had all the formulas to cure any disease in the world. Having become influential, he promised to bring chaos to all the rich men who insulted him while he was a janitor. He brought their businesses down and made them beg at his feet for mercy! ---

"Step into a virtual world where everything you know is about to be disrupted. In this game, nothing is what it seems and the rules are constantly changing. Enter Nolan and Allison, a couple determined to uncover the secrets of this virtual reality. But as they delve deeper, they realize that the game is more than just a game - it's a dangerous trap that threatens to consume them both. Nolan is a skilled gamer with a passion for adventure. Together with his girlfriend Allison, they embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of the virtual world. As they progress through the game, they discover that the stakes are higher than they ever imagined. With every level, they encounter more challenges and obstacles, and the line between reality and the game begins to blur. Will Nolan and Allison be able to uncover the truth before it's too late? Will they emerge unscathed from this virtual world that threatens to consume them? Join them on their journey as they navigate the dangers of the game and discover what lies beyond the pixels." "Nolan and Allison had just scratched the surface of the game's secrets when they found themselves in the crosshairs of unknown assailants. As they raced to uncover the truth, they realized that the game was no longer just a game. It was a dangerous, life-threatening reality that had the power to change everything they knew to be true. With time running out and danger lurking around every corner, they had to make a choice: give up and risk losing everything, or keep going and risk everything they had left."

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.

Qian Jun (mc) : What I a 30 year old man transmigrated as 18 year villain chaebol, but why the f** the plot so cliche. Heroine(1) : Why is this guy so hateful and scumy compared to that guy. Protagonist (1) : Why are these " crazy mad scientists" know about my power, who told them? Protagonist(2) : Why is my sister in that bastard arms? Protagonist (3): What your only sister, here my whole family's women are in that bastard arms. Qian Jun : Whole world is my chess board, I'll play with anyone women and who go against me...heh... no matter even if it's heaven sons...they will suffer...hehe...what you think I'll kill them...nah ....death is too light for these species. Heroines  : Why is that guy cold smile more attractive than those guys fake kindness. Qian Jun : Hahaha ...these arrogant puny guys, did they leave their brain with their creator. These delusional guys are the only brainless guys in the whole plot. Heroines : I'm sure Qian Jun will pamper me. Qian Jun : hehehe....here you will earn for my 'villain love' not the other way around girls. ......... Please add the book to your library. I'll upload all days, except when I'm sick or has some emergency. So please show this work some support. I'll upload more chapters on readers demand.

Adrian hurried to shake his head. “I swear I didn't do it! I would never hit Layla," He turned to his wife. "Tell him, Layla, tell the truth! Why are you even doing this to me?” Layla looked up with teary, mischievous eyes. "Officers, that bastard threatened to kill me if I kept on insisting that he sign the divorce papers," Her sobbing grew louder. "I'm tired of this abusive marriage. Adrian is a monster!” "Officers, what are you still doing when you should be arresting this murderer?!" Adrian froze immediately as his body recognized that voice. He turned around slowly to stare into the burning eyes of his long-lost brother, Ryan. What?! Ryan was back after all these years? Not only that, he had called the police on him? Great news or terrible news? ****** Adrian's once perfect life comes crashing down when Layla, the woman he loved and cherished so much orchestrated a lie to throw him into jail due to the return of her ex boyfriend, Ryan. After enduring abuses and maltreatment in jail, Adrian is set free on bail by his wealthy grandfather. Now he is the richest man in the country with a net worth of over ten trillion dollars. Would he let his enemies go scot-free or would he make them pay?

The world is a place of technological advancement, but the true catalyst of that technology is hidden deep in the shadows and secret societies of civilization. Tisane was just an ordinary human whom was trying to make a living in the society. Until an incident helped to suddenly reveal the truth of what he was truly capable of. He found out that he was actually a mutant, one of the few humans that had evolved to possess and exhibit powerful supernatural abilities. With this discovery, Tisane became exposed to a hidden world that he never thought existed. A world of mutants like himself! And in this hidden world, he began to mingle and interact with other mutants, whom he challenged, fought and made friends with. He was registered into a hierarchical global system through which mutants were managed and made to grow stronger. He began to discover the true reason why mutants actually existed, and it was to protect humanity from monstrous creatures that existed in the outer realms of the earth. Creatures of extreme savagery and terrifying abilities, these monsters threatened to swallow up humanity in abominable carnage.