Village Hidden In The Rain

They thought he was dead. They buried the truth with his name. But legends don’t die—they go dark. Darius Raines, code-named “Ghost,” was the government’s best weapon—an elite hacker and black-ops operative until the day he vanished in a fiery car explosion. Officially pronounced dead, Darius walked away from the lies, burned everything that tethered him to the system, and became a shadow in a city drowning in corruption. Five years later, Atlanta is a battleground. Billion-dollar empires are built on secrets, bodies disappear with no questions asked, and the same corrupt officials who tried to kill Darius now run the city from behind closed doors. But Ghost is back. And he’s not here for mercy. With a custom-built AI surveillance system and a hidden network of rogue insiders, Darius launches an all-out war against the syndicate that turned his life into a lie. His mission? Expose the Ghost Code—a black-file project that links murder, money laundering, and mind control to the highest levels of government. The catch? The only person who can help him unlock it is Amira Cole—the one woman who once believed in him and now believes he’s a traitor. Hunted by law enforcement, betrayed by his own team, and forced into a deadly cat-and-mouse game with the most dangerous man in America, Darius must choose: Save the city or save his soul. The Ghost Code is an urban mystery thriller that will grip your throat and refuse to let go. Full of brutal twists, high-tech warfare, street justice, psychological warfare, and a heart-wrenching romance, this is not just a fight for redemption—it’s a war for the truth. And in Darius’s world, the truth is never free.

Betrayed by the woman he loved and humiliated by the rich and powerful, Ethan Kane hits rock bottom — beaten, broke, and left for dead in a filthy alley. In his darkest moment, the Almighty System awakens inside him. Every insult becomes experience points. Every slap fuels his levels. Every act of revenge unlocks god-tier skills, wealth multipliers, and unstoppable power. From a worthless loser mocked by everyone, Ethan rises as the hidden overlord of the city. Face-slapping, empire-building, and total dominance await as he turns pain into supremacy. Weak-to-strong. Fast leveling. Pure revenge and power fantasy."

A world of magic, elves, wizards, monsters, and swordsmen. To survive here, what you need is either strength or a perfect disguise. Jonas was an ordinary Earthling who accidentally ended up here and became a swordsman under the guise of a beggar. In exchange for his light, he gained strength a hundred times that of an ordinary person. In the town of S, he trained daily to level up, living a normal life despite being ridiculed and scorned by everyone, not caring at all. Until one day, the girl he cared for and cherished the most was killed by a hidden force. Jonas harbored hatred, and it was time for his sword to taste fresh blood!

Ethan Ashford has spent his entire life believing he was just another abandoned orphan struggling to survive. Raised by relatives who treat him as nothing more than a burden, he balances university, a part-time café job, and constant financial hardship, hoping that hard work alone can change his future. Everything changes after he rescues a mysterious old man on a rainy night. A strange symbol, anonymous warnings, and relentless pursuers drag Ethan into a hidden world that has existed alongside humanity for thousands of years. Powerful organizations begin searching for him, while fragments of his forgotten past slowly resurface. The deeper Ethan digs, the more impossible the truth becomes. His parents were never ordinary humans, and the blood flowing through his veins may be the key to an ancient power that many are willing to kill for. In a war between Immortals and those who hunt them, Ethan must uncover who he truly is before his enemies find him first.

Damien Cross married into the Sterling family believing in love, but they only saw him as weak and useless. Humiliated, betrayed, and framed for a crime he didn’t commit, he lost everything overnight, his marriage, his dignity, and the home he once called his own. What they never knew was that Damien Cross was never ordinary. He is the hidden heir to a global billionaire empire, and now he has returned to the world he once left behind. This time, he will not forgive. He will not beg. He will rise… and the family who cast him aside will soon realize that the man they called worthless is the most dangerous enemy they could have ever made.

Luke awakens in the body of the heroine’s ex-husband—a doomed extra fated to die in exactly one year. In the original story, he was used by ruthless corporations and ancient bloodline families before being discarded like trash. But after a mysterious second awakening grants him an ice power intertwined with Time and Space, Luke refuses to follow the fate written for him. He plans to survive, grow stronger, and rewrite the story from the shadows. Yet the plot is already changing. Ancient powers are awakening, hidden forces are stirring, and the world is rushing toward destruction. The only person who knows how his story ends is the man who was never supposed to survive it.

[Divorce + Hidden Identity + Face-slapping + CEO] For three years, Lucas washed clothes, cooked meals, and served the Carter family like a servant, hiding his identity as the sole heir to the world's richest banking family. He did it all for his wife, Lily. But on their third anniversary, instead of a "Thank You," he received a Divorce Paper. Lily sneered: "Lucas, you are just a useless man. I am now a manager, and you are still trash. We are in different worlds. Sign it, and get out." Lucas signed with a broken heart. But the moment he walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau, a fleet of Rolls-Royces stopped in front of him. An old butler bowed: "Young Master, the strict training period is over. Please come home and inherit the Empire." ... Three days later, at a billionaire's banquet. Lily looked at the man standing on the stage, being worshipped by kings and presidents. He looked exactly like her ex-husband. She knelt down, crying: "Lucas, I was wrong! Please take me back!" Lucas looked at her coldly, holding a beautiful CEO in his arms: "Who are you? Security, throw this crazy woman out."

Cain was once a street-born man with nothing, betrayed by the woman he loved and scorned by the powerful. But beneath his humble appearance lies a hidden power and unmatched skill. When the city’s elite face impossible challenges, Cain rises, shocking everyone with his abilities, calm authority, and secrets no one could imagine. Betrayal, ambition, and power collide as Cain proves that the man they underestimated is far greater than they ever believed.

In a quiet coastal town, a man named Adrian lived a modest life as a fisherman, keeping to himself and never speaking of his past. Beneath his simple clothes and weathered hands was a hidden truth—he was the heir to a vast fortune and a powerful family empire. Years earlier, suffocated by privilege and expectations, Adrian had vanished without a trace, seeking peace in anonymity and freedom in hard, honest work. For years, no one suspected the humble fisherman was once Adrian Locke, the enigmatic billionaire’s son whose disappearance made headlines. But when the town faced a crisis—a powerful developer threatened to destroy the harbor—Adrian could no longer stay silent. He stepped forward, revealing his identity and calling in resources that stunned the community. With calculated precision and a quiet authority, Adrian used his connections and wealth to fight back, preserving the town and exposing the corruption behind the deal. His return to power wasn’t about reclaiming status, but using his background for something meaningful. In doing so, he found a purpose far greater than running—he found a way to merge the man he had become with the legacy he had left behind.

For seven years, Derick Sekwiga lived like an ordinary, overlooked husband while quietly turning his wife's small company into a powerful empire behind the scenes. But when her charming ex-boyfriend suddenly reappeared with sweet words and hidden motives, she threw her trust at him and pushed Derick aside without a second thought. Tired of being doubted, used, and disrespected, Derick signed the divorce papers and walked away without a fight. What his ex-wife never imagined was that the man she ran back to only wanted her wealth—and the “nobody” she divorced was actually the quiet force controlling half the city’s economy. Now, with his identity revealed and his patience gone, everyone who ever underestimated Derick Sekwiga is about to face the consequences.