Truth Be Told Mathew West

In two parallel worlds, two great artists shape the life of Jones through their art. One world is rooted in the past, yet reflects the future, while the other exists in the present, replaying the past. Meet Jones Walterson, a man whose life is a constant struggle. Unbeknownst to him, his existence is the subject of a painting by American Korean artist Kai Won Alexander. Kai's artistic journey began on a fateful night he was gifted a paintbrush from an enigmatic old woman, sparking a passion for drawing inspiration from past lives. However, Kai is unaware that his art holds a deeper significance – it tells the tale of Jones's past life. As their paths converge, the mystery of Jones's existence begins to unravel. Will Jones discover the truth about his life being a work of art, and how will Kai's drawings shape his future? This story explores the intersection of two worlds, where the past and present collide, and the boundaries between reality and art blur.

Liuxian arrives at Enchanting Void hoping to increase his powers and fulfill the expectations of his father. However being as mischevious as he is, Liuxian wonders away from the inital task he was given and falls into trouble after drinking one of the many divine liquors of the mortal realm. Gaining a system that helps him repair his body and level up gaining more power, Liuxian is thrilled by the thought of becoming stronger but little does he know that all his task are to help a dark dark power that is imprisoned on one of the levels. Soon, Liuxian realizes the truth and is caught between the fight happening in the heavenly realm and the mortal realm. If he doesn't level up, he'll fall down a level until he eventually dies. But if he levels up and becomes the strongest he wants to be, there is a chance that he will be releasing something terrifying into the world once again. What will he do? Find out in the novel.

Strange Magic __is a fantasy story about ___Daren, a blacksmith’s apprentice and a hunter in the kingdom of Mentliway, where magic is strictly reserved for the royal bloodline. When Daren accidentally uses forbidden magic to save a dying man, his life changes overnight. Branded a criminal and hunted by the king’s guards, Daren flees and discovers an underground society of rogue magic users—people like him who have been hiding in fear. As Daren trains and learns the truth about his lost heritage, he realizes his magic comes from a forgotten royal bloodline erased from history. With a war brewing between the crown and the oppressed, Daren is forced to choose: betray the rebels to survive, or rise against the throne and risk everything. In a final battle of power and courage, Daren challenges the king and shatters the seal that has kept magic from the people. A new era begins—one where magic belongs to everyone, not just the elite.

"Young master, your father just stopped breathing..." "I'm afraid things have gone so wrong Master... The family's company has just been sold illegally..." ****************************** ****************************** After losing his father, Trevor Billions' world crumbles further when he discovers he's inherited nothing but debt and despair. With his marriage on shaky ground, he toiled tirelessly to make ends meet, only to be met with cruelty and disdain by his beloved wife and her family. Despite that, he labored morning and night to put a smile on Ellen's face, promising never to leave, but on her birthday, a shocking betrayal forces him to sign away his freedom. As he hits rock bottom, a mysterious document hidden by his father reveals a stunning truth, catapulting Trevor into a whirlwind of unexpected adventures and discoveries. With his life turned upside down, could he rise from the ashes and conquer the demons that haunt him?

Five years ago, Dann Riddect left Eva Anderson—his newlywed wife—without warning, leaving behind a scandal that shattered her family's reputation. Accused of taking a $500,000 bribe from Eva's father, Dann vanished into the military, unaware that he had left behind a child. Now, Dann has returned. No longer the struggling dockworker, he’s a military hero with unimaginable power. While Dann is determined to right his wrongs and rekindle his relationship with Eva, the deep-seated resentment in Eva’s heart isn’t easily erased. Worse, the Anderson family still despises him, especially Jeremy, a man eager to take Dann’s place in Eva’s life. As secrets from the past unravel and the truth comes to light, can Eva forgive Dann and believe he didn’t abandon her for money? Or will the bitterness and pain of the past destroy their chance at rebuilding the family they never had?

The enhancement serum was meant to create superhumans—faster, smarter, stronger. Instead, it wiped out most of civilization and turned the rest into Hollowed: vicious, mutated monsters. Elias Mercer should’ve been dead. Instead, he became something new—immune, stronger than a Hollowed, and guided by a mysterious (possibly digital) voice in his head. He’s the first successful mutation—and now, everyone wants him. Hunted by Viratech, the shady corporation that created the virus, Black Sun, a ruthless cult with dark motives, and other mutated survivors who’ve lost their humanity, Elias is stuck in a crumbling world ruled by chaos. His body keeps changing, the System in his head grants strange abilities with dangerous side effects, and his forgotten past might hold the key to everything. To survive, Elias must uncover the truth behind the virus, his own identity, and whether saving the world means losing what’s left of himself. Monsters. Mutations. Mystery. And a war on the horizon.

Jaxon Creed was born into power, raised by the code of the streets and the shadow of a kingpin father. But when betrayal shattered his family and a corrupt empire rose from the ashes, Jaxon disappeared into exile—only to return with vengeance burning in his veins. Now, Cape Heights is on the brink of war. With allies forged in blood—Vera, the strategist; Lyra, the blade; and Miko, the hacker—Jaxon wages a brutal campaign to dismantle the criminal dynasty that stole everything from him. But every step forward uncovers deeper layers of deception, and every victory comes at a devastating cost. When an enemy emerges from within his own ranks, Jaxon must confront the harshest truth of all: the greatest threat isn’t just power or corruption—it’s loyalty twisted by ambition. In a city ruled by fear, he’ll become more than just a leader. He’ll become a legend. King of the Underground is a gritty, male-led urban thriller packed with action, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice from the shadows.

"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!

Patricia was bullied for a decade for believing in her husband. They said Marco had abandoned her. They destroyed her wedding certificate, , declaring her loyalty a pathetic joke. But through the humiliation, she held onto one unshakable truth: her husband, Marco, was a hero who would return to her. When Marco Bianchi finally steps back into her life, it’s not as the humble soldier they all mocked. It is as General Marco Bianchi, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, the legendary Defender of Seraphia. Butthen, they found out where he really works—a old, broken-down water plant. Now, they're forcing him to prove his power in front of everyone and Marco accepts the challenge. Now, as the elite of the city gather to witness his downfall, one question remains: Who will walk through the banquet hall doors? A legion of the world's most powerful dignitaries... or a handful of maintenance workers, sealing Marco's fate as the greatest impostor of them all?

In the shadowy depths of a small industrial town in 1923, Silas Granger, a 35-year-old disillusioned journalist turned private investigator, struggles to rebuild his life after years of regret. When Eleanor Wickham, a resilient 28-year-old widow, approaches him with cryptic documents she found among her late husband’s belongings, Silas is drawn into a dangerous web of corruption, betrayal, and lies. The documents point to Caleb Hartwell, a powerful 50-year-old industrialist, whose empire hides a dark conspiracy tied to bootlegging, bribery, and murder. As Silas and Eleanor dig deeper, they find themselves hunted by Jasper Crowe, a ruthless 37-year-old enforcer, while seeking help from the morally ambiguous 45-year-old detective Wyatt Draven, who holds pieces of the truth but may be playing both sides. With time running out, their fight for justice takes them from smoky speakeasies to secluded estates, culminating in a high-stakes confrontation that could bring the conspiracy to light—or bury them in the ashes.