a beta before an alpha

"You're nothing! Always remember that fact."For Robert, these words had become a lullaby for him every night before he sleeps. Subjected to intense abuse at the hands of his wife's rich family for no known reason, he had lost all hopes for escape. That was until a tattoo suddenly appeared on his body. Soon, he is being recognized as a CEO as well as tycoon feared by everyone.It's now time to take revenge on those people who made his life hell. The sweetest fact, is that they will never see it coming because to them, he is still in fact, that useless Son in Law.

A total tech nerd reincarnates into the body of a dwarf living in the equivalent of the dark ages. He's been granted some extra power in his rebirth, but will that be enough to fight back against cultural norms, dwarven tradition, and the gods themselves to get back to his beloved gadgets?

Jason had always been bullied by Dominic and some other tough kids at school, but he didn't let it bother him much. He had something that made him happy - Sophia, one of the hottest girls on campus. He often wondered why she chose him. One day, after finishing his schoolwork, Jason decided to surprise Sophia. But when he entered her room, he found her with another guy, having the most intense and romantic date ever. Shocked and hurt, Jason's book crashed to the floor as he lunged at the guy, ready to fight. But before he could land a blow, he felt a sharp pain in his side. Looking up, he saw Sophia had stabbed him. As he lay there, his life slipping away, Jason's phone chimed. It was an app promising to give him money by playing games. With nothing to lose, he decided to give it a try. Maybe he could change his life with some luck, even as he faced death. Would he succeed in becoming successful with the wealth system? Could his desire for revenge hold him back? And how would he treat the people who had mistreated him?

Imagine a situation where a girl leaves a guy she had been dating since high school, to marry a wealthy man because, her boyfriend was poor and barely have her time, due to his various hectic part-time jobs. BOOM! One day, it is discovered that, he is the only son of a billionaire, who has been looking for him all this years. Jason, a business administration student in his final year, had trained himself in college all this years, doing so many hectic jobs that were risky. His girlfriend, Jenny whom he had been dating since high school, accepted a marriage proposal from a wealthy man. It was shocking because, she never broke up with him. He got into a fight with Jenny's fiance, Donald an spent three days in prison. After his release, an elderly man came to meet him in his school, claiming to be his father. The elderly man was one of the top billionaires in New York. Jason refused to believe and demanded that a DNA should be conducted. It was finally proven that Mr. Arthur, was his father. Surprisingly, father and son bonded well...Like they say "Nothing good last forever" Death struck and Mr. Arthur died. After his will was read, It was revealed that he had willed all his properties to Jason, even before he found him. How would Jason use this newly acquired wealth, as he was so desperate to see his ex and her fiance suffer.

Good things come to those who wait. For Matt and Emmy Millar, the adage could not have come true at a better time. They’ve waited long enough. Snagging a deal on a property, the couple set out to build the house of their dreams. Designing it from the ground up, the couple sacrificed their time, savings, and most of their income for the foreseeable future to see the plan through. When the day finally came, the Millars, together with their two daughters – Gina and Jean, eagerly moved in to their brand-new house. All’s well that ends well. For the Millars, this was not the end. It was only the beginning. After holding a housewarming party, Matt and Emmy swelled with pride, with a sense of accomplishment. The house was a testament to how good they were together. A validation of all the hard choices they had to make to provide a better life for their children. This was the first, significant step. A true beginning. It was only the beginning of something else too. Warning: The book contains foul language, graphic sexual depictions, sexual innuendos, and graphic depictions of violence. Not for the faint of heart.

The ‘Raynard’ lineage had been an influence in the village of ‘Nonius’ since the 14AD till now, but it all crumble into dust with the birth of ‘Leo Raynard’ whose attitude and sarcastic nature was a headache to all the villagers as he used his hereditary magical ability to his pleasure. Though all these end the day he was kidnapped by a legendary type of dragon that tortured him all the days of his life. But when he finally returns, he realizes he had been thrown off the village elder by his younger brother. Leo Raynard has to decide whether to become the villain or remain the protagonist he had always been. **************** Tag: Action, villainous protagonist, dragon, monsters, beast, taming, revenge.

What if the Grand Minister, Daishinkan, was keeping a secret from his children, only his three oldest children know about this secret and was orderd to keep quiet. The 3rd oldest, gone after the erasure of the last 6 universes. Will his other children find out or will the secret rise and show themselves? Who will find out first? Will Daishinkan ever tell them? Read the story to find out.

[Complete the missions, gain experience, and improve your stats!] Ever since Harry McKane was given the System, his life became considerably simpler. He gains the admiration of his peers, is no longer looked down upon, and, most significantly, need not worry about his financial stability. One thing Harry failed to take into account was the possibility that other players may force him into player against player (PvP) combat. His safety is constantly threatened by a series of strange and inexplicable occurrences. All the way from the advent of a mysterious female called Evangeline Hudson who hunts player like him, to a string of unexplained deaths, and ... the approaching zombie apocalypse? "Hang on a sec. I just don't get it. Zombies? Not monsters?" "Do you believe that everyone else is as traditional as you are? Everything needs a little improvisation."

Mr. Wesley burst into Bryan's office, causing Bryan to quickly rise from his chair. "Aren't you done with your work? What use are you here for in this office? My wife warned me, but I didn't listen. I told her you aren't a good husband material," Mr. Wesley stated bluntly. "I am very sorry, father..." Bryan attempted to speak, but before he could finish his sentence, a sudden slap landed on his face, causing him to clutch his cheek in pain. "I hate hearing sorry. I need to see action," his father-in-law asserted, his anger evident. Bryan clenched his fist in frustration, aware that arguing back would not be of any benefit. Thinking everything is over could be the most saddest experienced one could encounter in life. But taking a new turn around could be overwhelming. Bryan was about to lose hope when his lost hope was redeemed, as his life take a total turn around bringing his in-law to shame as he a claimed his newfound power.

Teenagers have had their mentors asend to the afterlife and they are left with a heavy burden to bear-living up to their mentors' achievements. Other forces are in the background, some evil, some good, and some are more powerful than thought. The guardian system awakens and with it, they can level up more efficiently. But what is the secret behind the system? What powers operate in the shadows? Read to find out!