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On the day of his graduation, Ethan Cole dropped to one knee before the woman he thought he would spend forever with. But instead of a "yes," her laughter cut through the air, sharp and humiliating. She told him he was unworthy, a nobody scraping by on part-time jobs, unfit to even breathe the same air as her. In front of the entire school, she walked away, straight into the arms of a wealthy heir who showered her with luxuries beyond imagination. What she never knew was that Ethan wasn’t poor at all. His family secretly controlled 70% of the world’s wealth, and by ancient family rule, he had been forced to live humbly until graduation. Now, on the eve of inheriting a global empire, Ethan will rise, not just to claim what is his, but to show the world, and the woman who scorned him, exactly who he is. But as Ethan steps into power, enemies circle. Greedy corporations, shadowy organizations, and even members of his own bloodline want him destroyed. In love and in war, he must navigate betrayal, vengeance, and temptation, while uncovering a darker truth: that power comes with a cost even money can’t pay. His ex thought she rejected a poor man. She had no idea she awakened a king.

He’s not a soldier of war, but of heartbreak. After being wounded by love, life, and betrayal, he retreats to a quiet town to mend what’s left of his soul. But in the stillness of his solitude, he meets someone whose silence speaks the same language as his pain. Together, they learn that even the most broken hearts can find peace — and that healing doesn’t always mean forgetting. Wounded Soldier u— a story of pain, healing, and the quiet courage it takes to love again.

‎📖 A Soldier’s Creed – Back-Cover Blurb ‎ ‎In the unforgiving deserts of Afghanistan, survival is never promised. ‎ ‎Elite commando Lt. Michael Rockefeller is chosen for a mission so dangerous it’s been called a death sentence: infiltrate Taliban strongholds, assassinate their most feared leader, and rescue captured CIA agents before their execution is broadcast to the world. ‎ ‎Armed with nothing but his training, his squad, and the unshakable creed he has lived by—never abandon the mission, never abandon a brother—Michael steps into enemy territory where every shadow hides a rifle, and every whisper carries betrayal. ‎ ‎But when a trusted ally turns traitor, Michael is captured and thrown into the Taliban’s underground dungeon. Tortured, hunted, and facing death not once, but twice, he must fight his way back from the edge of oblivion. ‎ ‎Now, with time running out and his creed tested to the breaking point, one question remains: ‎Will he complete the mission—or will the mission consume him? ‎ ‎A raw, relentless tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and survival, A Soldier’s Creed grips you from the first page to the last shot fired.

Rizal only wants a peaceful life as the owner of a coffee shop in Medan. Every morning, he serves bitter robusta coffee to his regular customers while enjoying casual coffee shop conversations. But behind this calm facade, Rizal hides a dark past—he was once the most feared enforcer in the mafia world. When Bang Togar, the biggest mafia boss in Medan, learns that Rizal is still alive, everything changes. Old grudges resurface, and Rizal finds himself hunted by assassins, corrupt cops, and former allies who have now become enemies. With the help of his best friend, Ucok—who cracks more jokes than he actually helps—and a former detective addicted to coffee, Rizal must face the world he left behind. Gunfights, brutal brawls, and deadly revenge plots turn his coffee shop into more than just a place to relax—it becomes a battleground. Can Rizal stay alive and protect his café? Or will he have to return to being a cold-blooded executioner to survive?

Gerald Burn. He was a mercenary, a soldier known as 'the devil from hell' and held the 'number one' position in the special forces. His abilities, which were beyond ordinary human capabilities, made him feared by every opponent. Every step he took reeked of death, his presence revered by his comrades. One month ago, he managed to find the family that had been separated from him for twenty-five years. His superiors allowed him to meet his mother for a month, on the condition that he accept a special mission: to single-handedly rescue hostages from a terrorist camp after returning from his family visit. Unfortunately, a tragic fate befell him. He died in a bomb explosion. When he woke up, a system appeared before him. The system explained that he had died and been revived in a new world. However, Gerald refused to accept it because he had just met his mother. The system granted his request. He would return to his original world after completing ten missions. Each mission would reward him with a 'ticket to the afterlife'. Once those tickets to the afterlife were collected, he could open the gates of reincarnation and return to his original world. Unfortunately, as time went on living in the new world, he had many people around him who cared about him. What would Gerald do? If the system's missions were completed, who would he choose? His mother or the people closest to him in the new world?

His wedding was ruined. His bride was given to his younger brother because he wasn't the true heir. Ladies dislike him; his family disowned him. Relatives and friends were nowhere to be found. Everyone was against him… Fernando could see his world-shattering into a thousand pieces, but there was nothing he could do about it. Will he seek vengeance or let go of everything?

In every world we see that power is the source for everything Power is present in novels which have romance and power is present in novels and comics which are based on it. When power is devided it gave rise to certain loopholes. Those loopholes in terms gives rise to a a power check between the ruler and ruled. Everything the ruler says is right and the ruled are the ones to bow before the will. Planet Liva is no different from that game. The power abuse gave rise to a protestant class will their leader be able to turn tables or will he become one of them.

In an era defined by global competition, nations are racing to secure rare resources, revolutionary technologies, and elite talent—each step forward could shift the balance of power. Lucas Underwood, a quiet but relentless operative from the nation of Pero, is dispatched under direct presidential orders to the industrial sprawl of Berkley. His mission is clear: locate and secure a mysterious material said to possess the potential to amplify next-generation weapon systems. But Berkley is far from unoccupied. As the hunt intensifies, Lucas must navigate a city boiling with hidden agendas, shifting allegiances, and enemies in disguise. The material he's after could change everything—if he survives long enough to claim it.

The war that had raged for years had now ended under Ludwig Harold's short leadership. After five years on the battlefield, he prepared for his return. He remembered his engagement to Lyra Winter. Anger immediately overwhelmed him when he learned they were trying to arrange Lyra's marriage to another man. "Give me back my 10 million dollars, and then you can marry Lyra Winter!" A man's shout completely shook him.

Axelion's life was miserable. He was despised as poor, abandoned forever by his mother, expelled from school, known as a thief. But the wealthy system came to his aid and silenced their mouths. Young Axelion became a boss. His cafes were everywhere. But his attitude never changed. The wealth system came to watch because Axelion was a good and sincere person.