Under The Oak Tree Manta

They hacked the human mind. They bent the world to their will. But they didn’t account for the boy inside the machine. Deep beneath the surface of the world, far from law and light, the Parallax Syndicate built The Oyster—a laboratory where thought could be weaponized, where obedience could be programmed, and where free will became a design flaw. From this hidden fortress, four scientists reshaped society, one mind at a time. Nations obeyed. Wars vanished. Peace reigned—by force. Their system was flawless. Their influence—undetected, undeniable. And their legacy? A boy born within their machine. Heir to their empire, molded by their intellect, trained to uphold their command. But beneath the precision they instilled, a question took root—What if humanity was meant to choose? Raised in the heart of this system, Kael Draven was meant to inherit it all. Trained by his father, Dr. Aurex Draven, Kael knew every code, every algorithm, every flaw. But unlike them, Kael believed in something dangerous: freedom. Now, with the world asleep under the Syndicate’s spell, Kael is the only one who can wake it. Armed with the Syndicate’s deepest secrets and haunted by the memories they tried to erase, he’ll spark a rebellion from within. The mind was their weapon. Kael will make it their undoing.

He was the nobody intern they all mocked—until the truth of his bloodline shattered their world. Derek Blackwood had spent his life buried in shadows, scraping by on scraps and swallowing the bitterness of being unwanted. The elite mocked him. The woman he loved betrayed him. And the powerful Blackwood family—the dynasty that cast him aside—forgot he ever existed. But when his estranged grandfather, the former patriarch of the fallen Blackwood Empire, is murdered under suspicious circumstances, the truth explodes like a landmine: Derek is the rightful heir. Now hunted by those who destroyed his legacy, Derek returns not as the timid intern they discarded, but as a man reborn. Armed with secrets, strategy, and a hunger for justice, he begins his rise—from forgotten bastard to future king of a shattered empire. Enemies who once sneered now tremble. Allies begin to emerge from the shadows. And as Derek navigates a world of bloodline feuds, betrayal, and buried truths, one thing becomes clear: he will rebuild what was stolen—and make them all pay. But revenge has a price. And so does power. In a world where loyalty is bought and family is a weapon, can Derek reclaim his throne without losing his soul?

I will make sure you all perish, I will kill you all without sparing you a glance. I will make you feel like dying a million times. Every one of you who causes tears to drop my cheek each night will seek death, but it will be amnesty for me to pay back with death. You will beg for it, yet it can't be granted”. *********** Vincent Carter was only a barman when he had a one-night stand with Celeste Brooks, a daughter of a colongromate under the influence of drugs. He was forced to marry her so as to protect her family reputation and he was happy about it thinking he would finally live a life of luxury. But little did he know they had a huge plan in store for him. He was framed for attempting to rape his wife's stepmother and as a result, he was brought to justice. Tied to the huge pillar of the Brooks mansion. Flogged by a rod. Vincent wished he could perish but he was granted endless torture. Then all of a sudden he became stronger. He is no more the son-in-law they humiliate. He is now a son-in-law they feared. Vincent Carter: The Relentless Heir A dark mafia romance book about betrayal, revenge, and the fight for redemption.

Philip Scott's ordinary life spirals into chaos when he's framed for financial fraud by the powerful CEO Andrew Lane and his manipulative daughter, Jessica. Wrongfully convicted, Philip's world crumbles as he endures a harrowing 12-year prison sentence, grappling with feelings of betrayal and despair. Just when hope seems lost, an unexpected benefactor orchestrates his release, revealing a shocking truth—Philip is the long-lost heir to the colossal Aton Empire.Thrust into a web of luxury, deceit, and deadly secrets, Philip must navigate his new identity as Frank Aton. Under the stern guidance of his estranged grandfather, Barry Aton, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that links his past to the sinister machinations of Andrew Lane. With the aid of a dedicated private investigator, Clara Lewis, and armed with critical insider information from a loyal prison cellmate, Philip embarks on a perilous quest to expose the corruption that nearly destroyed him.In a high-stakes battle for power, revenge, and redemption, Philip Scott: The Lost Heir keeps readers on the edge of their seats. As alliances shift and deadly secrets are unveiled, one man's fight for justice becomes a pulse-pounding race against time to reclaim his legacy and bring his enemies to their knees.

In a daring act of love, Marcus Rover has taken on a challenge to win the heart of the woman he loves. He discards his real identity as the wealthy and powerful heir to the most affluent family in the country. Instead, he becomes Mark Wright, a commoner who supports his wife's ambitions and works as a delivery partner. But how long will Mark be able to keep his secret under wraps, even though his blood boils on seeing Cassie's family belittle at her every turn, and mock their relationship out of the social disparity? When his wife's path to inheriting her family business is blocked- Mark steps in and does everything he can to support her. But will this step bring them one step closer to uncover the truth? Has he been keeping the secret just out of love? Or was there another dark motive behind this? As the truth surfaces, Cassie and Mark must navigate the storm of revelation and grapple with the consequences of deceit and societal pressures. Will their love endure the trials of hidden identities and social prejudices, or will their lives be forever changed by the revelation of Mark's true heritage? Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions as secrets and identities collide in this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and unmasking.

Congratulations, Karion Kross, you have fully acquired the Billionaire System. Host: Karion Kross. Balance: Half a trillion dollars. Task: Spend thirty million dollars in seventy-two hours, or suffer the system’s punishment! ~*~ On the day I was supposed to propose to my girlfriend, I, Karion Kross, a financially struggling entrepreneur, caught her in bed with my childhood best friend. Betrayed and heartbroken by the two people I trusted most in this cruel world on the day I thought would be special, I believed things couldn't get any worse until my so-called best friend ordered his guards to beat me up and leave me for dead so he can steal my company’s idea and girlfriend. However, on the brink of death, something extraordinary happened. A blue screen appeared out of thin air—a system promising wealth, power, and the chance to rewrite everything under one condition—I got revenge on those who have wronged me, slap faces them, spend like a trillionaire and… build a harem along the way?! The Rise Of Karion Kross starts now, and all who have wronged him, their ultimate downfall begins—now!

Wars............A theorem that can't be solved by most battle tacticians. ----------------- Kazumino Fujishimo a teenager who struggled psychologically till his teen. Enters into the army with the aim of eliminating all evil that comes his way. His real identity remains unknown to him, under the pretext of childhood trauma. He and the army tries to stop the impending signs of another world war. He only plays along to achieve is goals although, attracted to people around him, he finds himself in dilemma as his true past come to Hunt him down. The world war gets closer and it seems it's inevitable. Thus, the sangotaro force will shed blood and waste lives. Thanks to the opposition for making Fujishimo entangled in the war. He is frustrated as he thirst for the peace that reigned in the past only to find out that the so called war they were fighting was a peaceful one. Were they really fighting a war? Or were just giving the real deal a puppet show? Will he survive the extreme forces battling against him or will he be knocked down by his own identify? Will they solve the complication of an innocent male child turning into a cold hearted fighter? Who is the main cause of the deadliest disaster that befalls them? A world without war, is incomplete!

The Laws of Evolution: * The Portal Hunt: Humans must dive into lethal spirit dimensions, slaying monstrous beasts to consume their flesh and forcefully evolve their DNA. * Spirit Armaments: Every kill is a gamble. Slay a dragon, and you might manifest its wings as a [Spirit Flight Engine] or its claws as [Void-Ripping Daggers]. * Interstellar Siege: While humans struggle to level up, the Rakshasa. a race of brutal alien conquerors. That lay siege to Earth’s colonies, while viewing humanity as mere cattle. To his school bullies and cold-hearted parents, Seven is a useless Zero-Rank student. But in the lawless combat zones of the Spirit Dimension, a new legend has emerged: Black. Under a mask, Seven has become a global "Celebrity Hunter." While millions of fans live-stream his battles and cheer for the mysterious warrior who wears the skin of his enemies, they have no idea he is the same boy they step over in the hallways. As "Black" rises to become the face of human resistance, Seven prepares for the ultimate endgame. He isn’t just leveling up to survive the aliens or outshine his "prodigy" brother. He is building a throne out of the bones of spirit beasts, preparing to storm the heavens and settle a blood debt with the very beings who thought they owned his life.

Alex Carter charged into burning buildings for a living, but nothing scorched deeper than watching his wife walk out of the smoke with another man—leaving him behind to die. One hospital room later, he learned the truth: the woman he had loved, protected, and nearly died for was holding another man’s hand, spending millions on his comfort while Alex bled alone. Divorce was quiet. His disappearance was silent. The world thought the firefighter vanished… But he was only rising. Nobody knew Alex was heir to a global financial dynasty worth more than nations—money measured not in millions, not in billions, but quintillions. When he came back, he came back wearing a crown no one saw coming. “Is that really you, Alex?” Lisa whispers when she sees him again—suited, powerful, surrounded by security and black cars. “No,” he answers, eyes cold as steel. “That man died in the fire. I’m just the king that climbed out of the ashes.” Now the woman who abandoned him kneels at the gates of his empire, the man she chose crumbling under the weight of Alex’s return. She left a firefighter. She will crawl before a Quintillionaire King.

Ryker Hartley, a young man embroiled with a crime boss to claim a hidden treasure. Would fleeing be his only option in this uncertain journey? Or would he challenge his destiny against all odds? ********** A once easy-going boy turned the beastly version of himself, feared by all. With a past that has left a scar on his mind, the most cherished of all his memories has turned out to be an unfairly large grieving package for him. With an unchecked bitterness, and oblivious of an inescapable fate trapped in times, awaiting the moment to descend, he roamed, but with animosity and undue misanthropy. Ryker has closed himself off to the world, he's not one to forgive the most trivial atrocities against him, but when a frenemy manages to break through his defenses, Ryker's integrity is put to the test in ways he never thought possible. As secrets are exposed and alliances are formed, Ryker's life takes a dramatic turn as he becomes a celebrity. Will he rise to the challenge or crumble under the weight of his past? . . . . Find out in this action-packed and thrilling novel that takes a deep dive into the complexities of human nature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PS: The image is not mine, I got it from Pinterest and then, do the editing. Owner >> Cody Garrett Hatcher