ascendance of a bookworm light

James was very poor and had no job but he had manage to save $1500 from the monthly allowance of $200 Alice gives him every month so he could buy the cake to make their day special. Darren snatched the cake from James' hands "This cheap piece of cake? a meal in this restaurant costs at least $10,000 and you think you can impress Alice with this?" Darren smashed the cake into James face. Everyone let out a wide gasp and they burst into laughter. James, with cake clinging to his face, stood there humiliated and defeated. James was the live-in son-in-law that everyone despised, but his real identity was the heir of the Winslow Empire. He vowed that one day all his enemies will kneel and bow down to him!

Some years ago Max Xanderson escaped death and witnessed the gruesome murder of Sharon Xanderson, his mom. 5 years later he is back on two missions, to find Melissa Steven, the young girl that risked her life to save him from drowning in the Blueberg river the night his mom was murdered and to find and annihilate all those involved in his family's sudden assassination.

In a world ravaged by the malevolent touch of the God of Demons, Mazoku, a planet teeters on the precipice of annihilation. The once-solid barriers between the human realm and the dreaded demon realm lie shattered, plunging the world into chaos. Nature's laws have become twisted, and an unending war rages among the four kingdoms since time immemorial. The undeniable truth emerges— the world is hurtling towards its demise. Yet, amidst the relentless torment wrought by a colossal sword forged by the very hands of the God of Demons, a faint glimmer of hope persists. This formidable weapon, driven into the heart of the planet, paradoxically presents a solitary chance for salvation. Once every three millennia, the Night of Fate descends, shrouding the land in an otherworldly aura. Those who find themselves slumbering beside the accursed sword on this fateful night are transported to a realm unknown—the "World's Fury Realm." Within this enigmatic domain, these chosen souls are burdened with a profound quest: to undertake a series of arduous missions, each with the potential to mend the shattered world. Success bears a promise as poignant as it is uplifting—those hailing from the human realm will be whisked back, their planet’s wounds finally sutured. A glimmer of hope beckons, for a path to restoration is laid before them. However, the road to redemption is fraught with peril, as failure yields a fate far bleaker than one could fathom. Those unable to rise to the challenge find themselves imprisoned within the very realm they sought to conquer—the World’s Fury Realm. In this desolate expanse, destruction and agony reign supreme, unending torment that only death can bring respite from.

After a chaotic press conference, Kalix Owen was taken away by a group of thugs sent by his father who had abandoned him as a child. He was locked up in a desolate warehouse and brutally beaten. Amidst despair and burning anger, he closed his eyes, believing that this was the end of everything. However, Kalix's death did not happen. In that darkness, a mechanical voice echoed within his mind, breathing new life into him. Determined, he vowed not to let those who had wronged him escape unscathed. With the help of the system, Kalix began his journey of revenge.

5, 600 years ago, there emerged a man and a woman who transcended all beings and had otherworldly powers. And in their wake, they battled for supremacy. They destroyed entire mountains and split continents apart and shaped entire landscapes. The victor was a man, the representative of the light. He would later be known as the founder of the world’s dominant populace. He was loved by his subjects and feared by all and he bestowed this power upon his inferior subjects. Their physical capabilities were boosted, wounds would heal faster, senses were heightened and they could manipulate reserves inside themselves to be able to use their own powers. But, one was darkness incarnate and in her jealousy towards the Light, grew into hatred, so she created her own descendents to continue her will they were later called the monsters.

The Heavenly emperor is put in panic when demonic evil begins surfacing to the three realms, threatening to bring back the Demon sect he had wiped out thousands of years ago. And all these because of a young man called Asura. A mysterious mortal, Asura is ambitiously bent on destroying the heavens in revenge for wiping out his family and making his life miserable! And to do this, he must cultivate, even when his spiritual core is blocked and he, Cursed to never cultivate! Asura's ambition for power and revenge leads him into the extinct demon path. He recreates his method of the abolished demon cultivation, shaking the foundation of the universe, and making all tremble at the mention of his name. He meets the mysterious high-level cultivator, Kai, who might have some relations with the heavens and demons, all good and evil. The road ahead is muddy and the schemes are devilish. A step ahead would alert the enemies and a journey through lands and lifetimes is what it takes to solve the puzzle and Uncover Hidden truths of This so called good and Evil in the three Realms! What is good? What is evil? what is white, what is black? what is day? and what is night? If no one has no answer. Don't judge!

After the opening of the Pandora's Box, the God of Death, battered and gravely injured, fled to the mortal world carrying half of the Supreme artifact of the Gods he stole. The world, known as Agartha, experienced a monumental change- The transition of flora and fauna in tandem with human civilization into something richer with resources blended with utmost danger. Massive surge of concentrated energy coursed through the world enabling the manifestation of dormant bloodlines, martial and arcane arts as well as powerful techniques. In a secluded village in the depths of Sierra Noluz, a relatively dangerous mountain range with dense forestry is where Lex Azure live. Living his 15 years of life being instilled with vocational education as well as martial arts from his father, learning military arts from retired soldiers in the village, and arcane arts from village invokers, it was all but fleeting. Suddenly thrust into the whirlpool of fate, Lex, compelled by his bloodline, will inevitably have to face off against the God of Death. Why must he battle a God? How can he face against a God? Discover the world outside of Sierra Noluz and explore the vastness of Ageartha with Lex as he campaigns to fight for the survival of humanity. Learning the trinity paths, befriending magic beasts, rallying the nation, finding reliable companions, fighting the dark forces, treading a path uncharted by all. ------- Note: Brace yourselves to get your worldview overturned by different tales and you'll start to believe in magic a little. Stay tuned for every piece of the puzzle will fit perfectly at the end. Please enjoy the journey. Read it now, add it to your reading list and earn a badge.

Jack got the shock of his life when he found out he lost his job because his wife conspired with his boss to do that. His wife’s family has humiliated him to nobody, attempting to make him leave their daughter with his miserable life, stating that he disgusts them with his low life. Jack had lived a life full of tragedy, as he had watched his mom die when he was very tender. This was because his grandfather disowned her mother. He swore never to have anything to do with him in his lifetime. What happens when Jack is at the point of losing himself and the only genuine help he gets comes from his multi-trillionaire grandfather, who has willed Jack the heir to his wealth? Do you think Jack will focus on building himself in the beautiful new phase that fate has offered him or seek revenge from his tormentors? FIND OUT!

Tedmond Griffin was always the unwanted, illegitimate son—the burden his family never wanted. Banished to the countryside and forgotten, he returns to find his girlfriend married to his half-brother and is blamed for his failures. Broken, penniless, and cast aside, it seems his fate is sealed. Until one life-changing moment. A single text from the bank reveals that Tedmond has just been credited with $10 billion. Overnight, he discovers he's not just rich—he’s the sole heir to the world's wealthiest man, Jeffery Washington, his maternal grandfather. From a despised outcast to the heir of a zillion-dollar fortune, Tedmond’s rise is unstoppable. And now, it’s time to settle the score. Those who once mocked and betrayed him will face the full force of his revenge.

"I want my body back! Sir Riccardo, I made a mistake and I'm ready to right the wrongs. It's too late, no one's going to listen to you or believe more so, it's all your doing;Enjoy my money Martinez! While I keep your body. ********************* Midlife crises is no ‘news’ a 54 year old billionaire Riccardo Ferdinand Deville was diagnosed of a rare cancerous disease and given one year to live by his doctor, accepting fate ; he decided to leave town and explore the world before his demise, he comes across a young man during his journey unexpectedly and the unexpected happens. Transmigration occurs between the two. How will both men survive in their new world?. Will both parties get their utmost desire? How will the soul swap affect their lives and family?. Whose idea was it and who benefitted the most from it? “Things are never as they seemed to be, sometimes you can accurately judge a book by its cover and sometimes you can’t”.