Truth Be Told Mathew West

The world looks ordinary cities, schools, streets filled with noise and neon but behind the veil lurks a truth few can see. Mystics walk among us, monsters stir in shadows, and ancient powers wait to be claimed. Mordaine Carrowell is a nobody. Overlooked, mocked, forgotten. Until a forgotten pendant in his parents’ abandoned home awakens the impossible inside him: the Aetherflame, a forbidden magic that fuses fire, wind, and spirit. Now hunted by Inquisitors and feared by mystics alike, Mordaine is thrust into a hidden war of relics, betrayal, and monsters. Guided by a scarred mentor and joined by a stubborn ally, he must master the fire that could save the world or burn it to ash. In a world of swords, sorcery, and secrets, even a forgotten boy can rise with mystic power.

Raya was favored by the goddess of reincarnation, destined for a gentle new life after death. Yet when his reincarnation began, the golden light meant for the virtuous twisted into chaotic colors, an anomaly even the goddess had never witnessed. Thrown into a new world without explanation, Raya’s life became a succession of loss, cruelty, and survival. Demons, humans, and other races alike crushed the weak without remorse. Just when death finally claimed him once again, the truth revealed itself. [Welcome, Demon Lord the Twelfth.] [The Forsaken One throughout heaven and earth.] Reborn as the ruler of the very beings that once ruined his life, Raya must decide whether to become the monster the world expects or the anomaly that changes it.

The Dominion summoned a hero. What they got was a man the Brand cannot control. Luen Varyth was an old man, content with his lot in life as the godfather of a large mafia, ready to enjoy his years of retirement… Before an unexpected ambush forced his hand. Stepping through a portal of light was dangerous, and stealing the destiny of someone else was tasteless; but when the choice was between acting dubious and staying back to get riddled with bullets there was no doubt his path. Stranded in a new world, surrounded by people with shady intentions, he would face the option. Toe the line… Or, once again, create his own path… Because once the truth behind their “holy summoning” is revealed, the world will understand one thing. They should never have brought him here.

Spike Miller, an ordinary medical intern living a quiet life, discovers an ancient relic buried beneath his late grandfather’s basement. The moment his blood touches the relic, his body convulses, and his veins ignite with strange, luminous energy. When the relic’s power heals his fatal injuries and grants him mysterious “medical-based” abilities, Spike is thrust into a hidden war between magical guilds, creatures of chaos, and a shadow organization that hunts relic-bearers. As he uncovers the truth behind his newfound gift, Spike must learn to master his powers, protect those he loves, and unravel the dark secret that connects his family to the relic’s origin. But the deeper he dives, the more he realizes: healing and destruction share the same heartbeat

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.

Once mocked by his wife, discarded by her proud family, and trampled by colleagues, Evan Blake was the definition of failure. But fate had other plans. When a hidden truth reveals he’s the heir to a trillion-dollar legacy, everything changes. Power, wealth, influence — now, the same people who scorned him bow at his feet. But Evan doesn’t forget. And he doesn’t forgive easily. Especially not when the woman who mocked him comes crawling back... doing everything possible to get him back. But as Evan went on to build his power, even the most powerful men in the country want him gone. And they’re about to learn that Evan Lancaster can't be stopped. He'll make them all bite their fingers in regret!

Malachi Meolyn was born with weak mental power, was discarded by his noble family, and fated to die forgotten in the Black Stone Tower. But when a soul from Earth awakens inside his body, everything changes. Gifted with a system that rewards him for completing quests, teaching and binding others, Kai (as he is called by those close to him) discovers he can turn his sister's genius into his own power. In Essacasta Academy-where apprentices are tools, betrayal is currency, and wizards treat human lives as experiments-he will climb the ladder of blood and magic step by step. The path ahead is merciless, but one truth burns in his heart: To survive, he must seize everything. To reign, he must become the Last Witch King.

> “When the world ended, my system turned on.” One moment, Rayen was an ordinary college dropout. The next, he was running from bloodthirsty monsters in a city that once pulsed with life. The Z-Virus didn’t just kill... it evolved. Streets are ruled by undead hybrids. Cities have collapsed into graveyards. And hope? Extinct. But just when Rayen is about to die—a blue screen flashes. [Survival System Activated] 🧠 Unlock Skills 🔫 Craft Weapons 🧬 Evolve Beyond Human Now, every kill makes him stronger. Every choice can lead to power—or death. But there’s a darker truth behind the virus. One that’s tied to Rayen’s own blood… In this new world, the only way to live is to kill. Let the survival game begin.

Nick Cross awake in a stranger's house, wounded and bruised, and finds himself in a blank state his memory destroyed. However, there is a strange chip placed on his skin, and masked men are pursuing him, Nick must avoid an evil conspiracy that seeks to control both his body and mind with the aid of Leah, a determined woman tormented by her brother's mysterious murder. Nick sets out on an anxious quest to learn the truth about the chip and the secret project that made him a weapon, tormented by broken pieces of a life he cannot recall. Along the way, he faces ghosts from his past, including a dangerous enemy in clear view, friends who may have deserted him, and a lady who once loved him but betrayed him.

When Noah, now in his late twenties, returns to his small coastal hometown to clean out his childhood home after his father's passing, he finds a forgotten box labeled "Summer ‘07.” Inside are old photos, letters, and a map leading to places he and his childhood best friend, Elia, once explored right before Elia mysteriously disappeared that same summer. Everyone believed Elia ran away. But as Noah follows the trail of memories now with adult eyes he begins to uncover the truth of what actually happened, and the silent grief the town has buried. Each stop on the map evokes a different loss: innocence, love, freedom, and ultimately, the friend who never came back.