Underdog Rise

Arthur Atroce, a renowned general of the 1980s, met a tragic end when he was betrayed by a trusted aide during his final battle against his nation's foes. Stripped of honor, he unexpectedly awakens in the body of Arthur Dwight, a feeble man tormented by his wife's family. This son-in-law was constantly picked on by his wife’s family, and his wife even mocked him for being just a lowly delivery guy while cheating on him with the richest guy in town! General Arthur isn’t the type to just sit back and take it. In this unfamiliar yet combative world, he vows to rise up and exact revenge on those who once trampled the weak son-in-law, proving that strength can emerge from the most unexpected places.

In the corrupt heart of New Avalon City, a slum rat named Lucien Kane is born into a world that despises him. Orphaned, beaten, and forgotten, he grows up scavenging scraps in the gutters, dreaming of power. When his only friend is murdered by street thugs working for a powerful crime family, Lucien vows revenge. But vengeance is only the spark. Through manipulation, alliances, and sheer will, he transforms from a street urchin into a calculating criminal mastermind. His rise cuts through bloodlines, corporations, and governments — until he controls everything: drugs, politics, law enforcement, and the hearts of men. But the higher he climbs, the more enemies he creates — and the shadows he commands begin to whisper his downfall. From the gutter to the godfather… from man to myth… this is the empire of shadows.

Once worshipped as a prodigy, now scorned as a nobody. Leaving the village as the top disciple of the mysterious miracle doctor, adored by countless damsels, and blessed with devastatingly handsome features, Richard stepped into the city— only to be loathed, disdained and humiliated. Little did they know… he was far more than just a “Village doctor.” He was Richard Valkar–the very embodiment of medicine itself! Every healer shall bow. Every martial artist shall tremble. And every being on earth shall confess that he is the greatest! Order! Make way for the Greatest of all time! But… Will he achieve ALL his goals and dominate his enemies? Will he forever reign supreme, or will his enemies one day rise to overthrow him? Find out in this epic tale of power, redemption, and dominance!

The award for the most trashy son-in-law goes to Jayson Wade of Jade City. No one could compare. To a man whose five children belong to another. To a man who freeloaded from his wife for 25 years. To a man who spent 25 years in his wife's kitchen without getting a job. A man who knew that he was cuckolded and still tolerated it for 25 years. What worse son-in-law could one ask for? Who could be more trashy than Jayson Wade? But all that changed when Jayson Wade transmigrated 25 years from the future with fifty years of his memories on Earth intact. To make those who made his former self die miserably. #Enjoy Jayson Wade Rise to glory

Betrayed by those he trusted most, Kael, the Eternal Overlord, falls in a fiery siege, his enemies celebrating his demise. Yet, the abyss grants him a second chance—a reincarnation into a cursed body with immense untapped potential. Stripped of his former power and navigating a fragmented memory, Kael must reclaim his throne, uncover the truth behind his betrayal, and face a sinister force manipulating events from the shadows. In a land where loyalty can be bought, alliances are honorless, and betrayal waits around every corner, Kael must now tread a dangerous journey toward glory. Armed with knowledge from his past and a accursed power that is also threatening his very being, can he rise again to become an even greater ruler than before?

Warning: The story contains scenes that may be disturbing for some people. Reader discretion is advised. In the year 2031, a long-awaited “Play-to-Earn” game under the name “Utopian Fantasy" will be having its Grand Launch. The game features unique gameplay wherein players would have to use their real physical bodies to enter the fantasy world. Due to the rise of global poverty, millions of people saw the game as an opportunity to make a living. One of them is Mikaila - a college student who badly needs money to support her education. The game also features the so-called“Game Events” in which players are forced to participate. Can Mikaila and her friends uncover the mysteries and conspiracies behind the game? Art Cover by @kuma_chan28 Contact him for commissions: kumac215@gmail.com

She thought she was divorcing a ruined man. He walked out of prison as a five-star general. Selene Carter believed her husband, Fowler Reddington, was nothing but a stain on her life, a convict destroying her career and reputation. She cut him loose, blind to the storm waiting in his silence. For Fowler, the divorce was a blade to the heart. But chains had bound him to a secret mission he could never reveal. When freedom finally came, so did betrayal, enemies, and a chance to rise from the ashes. In a city where power is blood and loyalty is war, Selene must face the truth: the man she abandoned is not only the one she needs most… but the only one she has ever truly loved.

In a world ruled by wealth and power, Benton Lloyd is a street-born shoemaker with a dream to rise above his rags and claim a name of his own. Working in the shadow of the Tyson family’s luxury shoe empire, Benton pours his heart into a groundbreaking design, his ticket to proving he’s more than the street rat they mock. But when the ruthless Mr. Tyson and his smug son Harris steal his work to claim the spotlight, Benton’s future crumbles. But what he didn't see coming was the secret about himself and his unique talents. Benton embraces who he really is, unlocks a path to massive wealth. He'll make them eat their words with a fortune they'll never match.

Ace was once a betrayed student with nothing to his name. Now, he's returned with unimaginable wealth and power, but the journey to reclaim his true destiny is only beginning. To unlock the ultimate power and save his world, Ace must gather six legendary ingredients—each guarded by ancient forces and dark secrets. But when his closest ally, Andrea, falls under the control of a sinister enemy, Ace must confront his past, face impossible odds, and make choices that could shatter everything he’s fought for. Will Ace rise to his destiny, or will the shadows of his past consume him? Dive into a world of magic, betrayal, and a quest for redemption in this thrilling adventure where the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance.

After discovering his wife’s betrayal and being cast out by his in-laws, Ethan hits rock bottom. But a chance encounter with the enigmatic Rebecca Williams, heiress to one of the most powerful families in Washington, D.C., changes everything. Bestowed with ancient knowledge and a mysterious jade pendant, Ethan embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. As he navigates the treacherous world of power, wealth, and revenge, Ethan must rise from the ashes of his past to claim his destiny. With Rebecca by his side, he faces formidable enemies and uncovers the hidden potential within him—one that could alter his fate and the lives of those around him forever. Can Ethan prove himself worthy of Rebecca’s faith, or will he crumble under the weight of his new reality?