Underdog Rise

In our era, where science and technology dominate, magic and the like are always dismissed as myths and legends, elements of folklore. However, a boy named Tom crops up from the rural areas of Detroit. Tom, was a lover of books, a science freak, and an ardent admirer of magic. During his high school days, Tom found a book from one of the world’s most secret occult groups; The Order of the Chalice. This book led him to an unprecedented adventure into the depths of the most hidden places in the world. Meanwhile, Tom’s unrequited lover, Heidi, was worried about Tom and insisted on pursuing him. Tom left home after hijacking his father’s pension funds in search of the Stone of Heka which the occult book told him of. Heidi, on the other hand, cut a frustrated figure as Tom eluded her. Sometime in the future, decades after he left his family, Tom resurfaced. But now, as the ‘vulle guze cha’; the magic Overlord of the Order of the Chalice. Many catastrophic events heralded his ascension and emergence. This caused the States, politicians, and the Order of the Chalice surviving members to become alert. The state thought that a major terrorist group had attacked, while politicians confused, concocted many conspiracy theories in pursuit of the culprit. However, the Order of the Chalice was frenziedly preparing for the homecoming and true ascension of the legendary ‘vulle guze cha’ who will lead them to the limelight, and bring back the golden era of magic. Heidi, who was done with her college education, has been in pursuit of Tom and is the only one who knows his whereabouts. Tom, however, seeks supremacy. He wants to rule the world. An inevitable war will ensue but only Heidi can save the day.

Nathan Cross spends eight years building a revolutionary formula, believing his wife, Serena, and his closest ally, Derek, are the people he can trust most. But when Nathan refuses to surrender his creation, they betray him, torture him, and leave him to die in a waste facility before dawn. On the brink of death, Nathan's ancient dragon mark awakens. It restores his shattered body and unlocks the memories of his ancestors, granting him powerful healing arts, medicine, acupuncture, cultivation, and deadly martial techniques passed down through generations. When the men responsible for his death discover that Nathan is still alive, they become the first to face the power of the man they tried to destroy. Now, with his enemies celebrating their victory, Nathan walks into their grand reunion covered in blood and carrying a promise: He is coming for everyone who betrayed him.

Caden Kelly was an ordinary university student struggling with debt, an exhausting part-time job, and a mundane life—until one fateful night when he received a mysterious System Activation. Suddenly, he could see stats, unlock abilities, and receive quests. But unlike conventional systems, his came with an unexpected perk: The Bonding System—a unique ability that allowed him to grow stronger through relationships with women. With this newfound power, Caden is thrust into a world of hidden sects, ancient legacies, and dark conspiracies. As he navigates his way through increasing power struggles, he begins to uncover a shocking truth: the system wasn't just a gift—it was a curse with a purpose.

An abandoned son of 7yrs who was left at the gates of a Judo store was given a stern warning by his father, "Even if you were to die the next day and you miss your practice, I will personally come to the gates of hell to give you a spanking". He fought to survive, scraping off the streets of society and when it seemed like his life would finally turn around with graduation around the corner, Gramps, the old gateman in college who dotes on him like a son is killed by a rich heir who consistently bullies him and thinks he can get away with everything, including killing Gramps. The Guerrio family reaches out to him to join the selection of the new boss of the family as a contestant of which he agrees. Rising in wealth and fame with the help of the family, Sebastian is out for revenge on Leonard who killed Gramps and crumbling his family empire from top 1 in Country A. What happens when the top 1 most powerful mafia family in Country A goes against the top 1 most powerful family in the corporate world of Country A? Read to find out more. *** If you want to read a face-slapping novel where the MC rises through hard work despite being an heir to an empire, passes through a series of uncommon Mafia trials and experiences bits of romance in his otherwise bleak life, then give this book a read. You're in for a ride. ...

The male protagonist is the nation's strongest war god. Three years ago, a coalition of enemy nations hunted him during a major battle. Despite emerging victorious, his legs were left paralyzed. After the war, he married into the female protagonist's family. She is the most capable heir in the family but faces hardship as the family head favors her brother. Struggling to survive, she has now been schemed against and lost the company she painstakingly built. In despair, she asks for a divorce from the male protagonist. Determined to rise again, he vows to help her protect everything rightfully hers.

Oliver James Smith gave his all to Lily. Over the years, he sacrificed his hard work for Lily's family to avoid being looked down upon. Until finally Oliver got divorce papers right when Lily officially became CEO. Lily got engaged to another conglomerate man, and Oliver was unceremoniously kicked out. His life hit rock bottom when Jane, his mother, died because she did not receive the treatment promised by Lily's family. Oliver is entangled in debts for medical expenses, funeral expenses, and debts to loan sharks that are suffocating. Then a stranger came to pay all his debts, saying, "Greetings, Mr. Oliver, it is time for you to return to your real richest family." With the power of unlimited wealth, Oliver rise up and reappeared to broke the Lily Family. He will show how excruciating revenge can be—until they tremble to mention his name.

Zoriel was just an ordinary jeepney driver. But when his wife suddenly divorced him and ran off with a wealthy man, everything changed—he discovered he was the heir to a powerful title. As his journey unfolded, Zoriel began to unlock his hidden powers and grow stronger. He was no longer fighting just to prove his worth to his ex-wife—but to protect an enchanted world he never even knew existed.

Shortly after the death of his parents, Ash Heartfield got adopted by another family, which led to him being maltreated even during the great apocalypse. The inheritance his late parents left for him slowly got snatched away by them, leaving him to settle for peanuts. Ash later became the last survivor with the skills he gained and was able to survive while everyone he knew, died. After living out his remaining days in solitude, he ended up taking his life but miraculously got reincarnated a month before the apocalypse. Will he be able to protect everyone dear to him with this second chance? Feel free to join my discord server if you want to reach out... https://discord.gg/jFYfRBpk

After the worst day of his life, Damien Cruz hears a single “DING”, and his world changes forever. Now armed with an otherworldly system that trades vengeance for power, he begins his climb from the gutters of Los Angeles to the throne of the elite. Each quest sharpens his mind, builds his empire, and crushes those who mocked him.

Dion Brown was an orphan adopted by a widow, Olga Brown. He has lived at his rich in-laws' mansion since he married Georgina, the Beiber’s youngest heir of the family since Ben Beiber anointed him to marry after he saved his life. When Ben passed away, his wife, Vilma Beiber took control of everything including treating Dion unfairly. Because Dion is penniless, the family wants him to leave Georgina for him to marry a rich heir, Ronaldo Winlows, in order for their business to go up on the verge of bankruptcy. Dion and Georgina stuck together but when he heard Olga’s been into an accident and needed money for her surgery, he didn ‘t hesitate himself to ask Vilma to lend him, but Vilma just laughed and humiliated him. In order for her to loan him the money, she wanted him to divorce Georgina, but Dion didn’t dare to. Dion’s fortune happened when his foster mom’s bills were being paid by a stranger who was his rich grandfather’s butler. He hesitated to accept his inheritance and live the way it is he was with the Beiber, but when the Beibers set up and put him in prison in accusing him of trying to kill or murder Lady Vilma, his grandfather with his butler came and helped him. This time, Dion accepted his inheritance and starts his vengeance with the family who humiliated and embarrassed him.