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A realist novel is a type of literature trying to present life as it actually is and it is also known as urban novels, which was popular at Victorian age to reflect urban life at that period. Just as the saying goes, literature originates from what happened in life but beyond that. It’s an appropriate description of realistic novels. Main characters in urban novels are often shaped by writers based on someone’s characteristics in real life. You will experience another life and learn about something from the main characters’ experience in stories.
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Broken to billionaire: A vengeful return
Betrayed by his own family and left for dead, Desmond Ashford lost everything—his inheritance, his identity, his past, and even his memory. Forced to endure years of humiliation as a lowly live-in son-in-law, he later gets divorced by his wife and finally regains his memory and discovers the shocking truth: he is the rightful heir to an empire. With unlimited power and wealth at his fingertips, Desmond embarks on a path of vengeance, destroying those who wronged him. But just as victory seems near, a shocking revelation changes everything—his supposed brother was never family, and the mother he thought was long dead might still be alive.
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Man From Another Wold
After being reborn in the body of a failed young man, Qin Feng brings with him the experience and power from his previous life. In a world ruled by money and power, he must navigate the underworld, face dangerous enemies, and build his own influence. With his intelligence and abilities, he does not merely survive—he is determined to conquer everything.
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The Million Dollar Janitor
Evan Creed, a struggling janitor in Chicago, discovers he’s the secret heir to the Syndicate—a powerful criminal empire—after finding a hidden phone in a billionaire’s penthouse. With no experience and only his street smarts, Evan must navigate a deadly underworld of gangsters, corrupt cops, and rival factions vying for his throne, all while hiding in plain sight as a nobody. His journey from mop to millions promises gritty action, shocking twists, and a rags-to-riches rise that will keep readers hooked
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I Dominate Them All!
Falling to a dark conspiracy, the entire Smith family was brutally massacred, and their grand manor set ablaze.
Amid the fiery chaos, the jewel of West Arcadia City leapt into the inferno to save a boy, sacrificing her beauty and nearly her life in the process.
A decade later, Orion Smith had trained under the faceless alchemist, mastering the Dragon Mantra and wielding the fearsome power of the dragon’s inferno.
Worshiped as the Supreme Dragon General, he had built the legendary Iron Phoenix Legion, led them through countless campaigns and conquests, and forged an empire.
However, hiding his true identity, the young conqueror returned with two goals:
To repay the woman who saved him.
To avenge his family’s murder.
But Orion soon discovered that his family’s killers weren’t just ordinary men. They were the city’s pillars—four powerful families that had formed a powerful mafia organization.
At their head stood a leader who was rich, powerful, and psychotic, wielding dark alchemist powers that might rival his own, along with a very personal tie to him.
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Sinclair's Lost Heir[The Rise Of The Betrayed Son-in-law]
Five years. That’s how long Ethan Carter dedicated his life to the Hale family’s empire, believing loyalty would earn him respect. Instead, he was framed for theft and infidelity—cast out like trash to justify his contracted wife’s divorce. His ex-wife, Vanessa Hale, a national screen goddess, painted him as a scumbag, turning fans and street mobs against him.
Homeless, disgraced, and beaten, Ethan thought his suffering had reached its peak—until he uncovered the darkest secret of the Hale family. His father-in-law and brother-in-law were criminals masquerading as elites, their hands dipped in underground dealings. But before he could dig out enough evidence to expose them, masked men ambushed him, leaving him broken and bleeding in an alleyway.
As death seemed inevitable, a mysterious woman saved him. Little did he know, she was Olivia Roberts, daughter to Tim Roberts, William Sinclair’s best friend. William Sinclair is the richest and most respected man in all if New York and beyond, he is the owner of the largest conglomerate in all of New York, and even more shocking… Ethan was his long-lost grandson.
With a new identity, a limitless empire at his fingertips, and a searing thirst for revenge, Ethan returns—not as the discarded son-in-law but as a king ready to take back everything stolen from him.
The game had changed, and this time, he made the rules.
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The Return Of General Shade (The Slayer)
"You are a worthless Human and I wish that you had died in jail!" Ethan felt his heart sink listening to his wife say those words to him, but despite how betrayed he was, he remained indifferent.
Sent to jail because he had accepted the crime labels against his wife. Kyle had to jail in her place but had no idea that it was all their plan all along.
Back to town after five years, he is welcomed in the most brutal way to find out that his wife is married with a kid, but Kyle won't stop at all cost until he finds out what actually happened to his family five years ago and the real cost of their death.
But the more he digs, the more secrets he unravels, and, at the same time, he tries to conceal his true identity as General Shade, the most ruthless general.
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Justice For The Billionaire Heir
“Shut up, you lowly piece of trash! How dare you try to speak! Yes, the pregnancy isn’t yours, but there’s nothing you can do, so suck it up like the jobless loser you are!”
These were the words Kai’s wife, Scarlett said to him when he found out her pregnancy wasn’t his. Following a whirlwind courtship during which Kai was fooled into believing Scarlett loved him, they got married, and that was the start of his troubles. Compounded with the fact that he had to claim another man’s baby as his or be kicked out of the house, his in-laws found every excuse to belittle and abuse him. After he found Scarlett and her lover getting intimate on the bed they shared and furiously spoke up, he was given the beating of his life by Scarlett and her lover and chased out of the house.
He returned a billion times richer, to their shock, and swore he would make them pay.
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REBIRTH TO BECOME TRILLIONAIRE HEIR
Kelvin Flynn was left for dead betrayed by the woman he loved. But fate had other plans. A mysterious ring awakens, granting him unimaginable power and a chance at revenge.
Now, Kelvin must navigate a dangerous world of corporate intrigue, supernatural forces, and hidden enemies. As he rises to claim his rightful place as the chairman of Eclipse Group, he discovers that power comes at a price and revenge is never as simple as it seems.
But when the lines between ally and enemy blur, Kelvin must decide. Will he use his power to destroy those who wronged him, or will he rise above his pain and become the leader he was always meant to be?
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A chance to play God: The Devil's way
“Hector! Hector!” Christen screamed. “Hector! Please help me! They have our daughter!”
His wife's scream was the last thing Hector expected to hear on his return home after years in the military. The house was in shambles, blood everywhere and his family was no where to be found. Little did Hector know that one phone call was going to change his life for the utmost worst and destroy everything he had built for almost a decade.
With nothing left to his name, Hector is at the brink of despair, betrayed by the country he had served with his life until he is approached by a strange man. A dead man for that matter who offers Hector not just a chance for revenge against his enemies, but an opportunity to have everything he's ever wanted.
In this twisting tale of revenge, death and bloodthirst, Hector finds himself entangled in a dangerous quest. This is slightly altered when he struggles as he finds love yet again with a mysterious journalist. Will this new face in the picture cool Hector's burning, vengeful heart? Or will the Chance to Play God consume him completely?
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Loser Man Returns As God Of War
Davion Hargreaves was destined to rule. But when the noble families conspired against him, he was exiled—not as a broken man, but as a force they feared.
In the ruthless East Valley Quarry, where only the strongest survive, Davion carved his own empire, commanding warriors and criminals alike. His name became legend, his strength unmatched. Now, the world that cast him aside wants him back. Hidden schemes, and old enemies await—but Davion bows to no one.
This time, he doesn’t return as an outcast. He returns as an overlord. And the world will either kneel or burn.
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The Last Heir Of Blackwood
"You think you built this empire, Sarah? Without me, there would be no empire."
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David Blackwood has spent years in the shadows, being the silent architect of his wife’s success. While Sarah basked in fame and fortune, he worked tirelessly behind the scenes, crafting the empire she proudly claims as her own.
But when Sarah demands a divorce and tries to cast him aside, David decides enough is enough. Armed with the truth—and proof of his contributions—he steps out of the shadows to reclaim what’s rightfully his.
In a battle of power, pride, and betrayal, who will emerge victorious? And when the truth comes to light, will the empire David built crumble or thrive?
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THE TRAMPH WHO BECAME AN HEIR TO A FORTUNE
From a homeless man to the adopted son of a respected family, and eventually a noble son-in-law—Dylan's life resembles a male Cinderella story, at least on the surface. However, his life as a son-in-law in the Haroldson family was filled with humiliation and oppression. Betrayed and cast out by his wife, Valerie, Dylan’s fate takes an unexpected turn when he is reunited with his true family. To his astonishment, he discovers that he is actually Ethan Harrison, the son of a wealthy businessman who was separated from his family in an accident as a child. As Ethan Harrison, heir to the vast Harrison Company empire that spans the globe, Dylan is now in a position to take revenge on Valerie, her family, and Max Miller—the man who stole her from him. Yet, as the Harrison heir, Ethan must also uncover the mystery behind his parents’ deaths, a pursuit that puts his own life at risk. Can Ethan succeed to be almighty dominance?
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THE RISE OF DAVID LANCASTER
All my life, I’ve been a struggling college student, fighting tooth and nail just to make ends meet. Earning a scholarship to the most prestigious university in the country was my greatest achievement—but it also made me a target. To the wealthy elite who ruled the campus, I was nothing more than an outsider, the "poor scholarship kid" who didn’t belong. Every day, I endured their mockery, their whispers, and their cruel pranks.
But everything changed with one phone call.
One call that turned my world upside down. One call that rewrote my destiny.
In an instant, I went from being the poorest student on campus to someone they never saw coming. And now, it's my turn to change the game.
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Sydney, Behind the Glittering City
Behind the glitter of Sydney, Leonard “Leo” Haynes, a former detective turned night cab driver, is caught up in a vast conspiracy after a mysterious passenger leaves behind a briefcase containing a dangerous secret. When his past comes back to haunt him, Leo must choose: uncover the truth or save himself. But can he survive when the enemy is around every corner?
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Trash Son-in-Law's Revenge
Luc is a man who has the nickname of the useless son-in-law of the Crowwel family, his presence is like annoying trash for the big family.
During his time as the son-in-law of the Crowwel family, his life was full of insults, one day he found out his true identity which is the son of the richest man in his country! Luc rose to be stronger and began a plan of revenge on anyone who had ever destroyed his life.
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The Indomitable Klaus Whitlock
Klaus Whitlock, a man of integrity and love for his wife Allison, is wrongly convicted of narcotics smuggling at the airport. The real culprit? His powerful father-in-law, who sacrifices Klaus to protect his own reputation. After five grueling years in prison, Klaus is released, only to discover Allison is now engaged to his best friend, Duncan, a newly promoted zonal director at Chimera Bank. Consumed by betrayal, Klaus spirals into despair, but fate offers a second chance. Resurrected with godlike powers, Klaus sets out to uncover the dark truths behind the conspiracy and the treachery of those he once trusted. With vengeance and redemption on the line, Klaus must confront his past and decide how far he’s willing to go.
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ESCROW RICHARD BLOOD LINE
Richard was treated so bad by the wife.She had no idea he was the hidden billionaire, Too wealthy to be ignored.
Now she vowed to stop at nothing to either get him to love and treat her right or she will ruin him.
Will Richard let her?
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ROCKY - Operation Vengeance
They thought he was dead.
Buried. Forgotten.
They thought they had crushed him beneath their feet, erased him from existence.
But they never knew.
He was coming back.
And this time—mercy was dead.
This time, he was war.
There is only one name that makes the world tremble.
Only one name that turns power into fear.
ROCKY
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Rise of the Dragon Lord: Supernatural Awakening
Ethan Richards, the son-in-law of the Henderson family, worked effortlessly in his mother-in-law's company for years, took it from its devasting state to a well-known organization.
Despite all his achievements in the company, he wasn't given his credit. His wife brought a divorce letter to him, and claimed, with him, she can't achieve anything and he's not worthy of her.
He was pained, feeling the weight of their betrayal.
However, he got into a fight with his brother-in-law, and fortunately, he awakened a supernatural power.
Along with his power, Ethan acquired extraordinary martial arts and medicine skills.
Now with his power, he vowed to help people with their problems, and deals with everyone who pose a threat to his life and anybody around him.
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The In-laws Regret
Nelson’s marriage to his wife was nothing but a target for his in-laws’ insults. They mocked him for being broke, called him useless, and swore their daughter deserved better. Every word cut deep, but Nelson swallowed the pain, using it to fuel his hustle. He worked tirelessly, rising from nothing to unimaginable wealth. When he returned, it wasn’t just to flaunt his success—it was to humble them. Publicly, he exposed their hypocrisy, making them eat their words. Their regret was loud, their shame even louder, as Nelson proved that the poor man they mocked was now untouchable.
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