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Annually, the Randolph family never fails to gather together at the Randolph mansion to celebrate Christmas but this year something feels different. Pa Santos Randolph the third decided to be absent, he says he has some business meeting. Layla dies at the dinner table on Christmas day just before she wanted to share something important. She ate the same food as everyone, she drank the same thing but then she is the only victim. All the remaining thirteen members are suspects but who is the Culprit? Her father wanted her dead, so did the rest of the family, they all had reasons to kill her, they all had grudges too but who killed her? Her elder sister who is jealous of how her sister is loved and cared for? or is it her step mother who Layla had caught cheating? or is it her fiancee who is just a gold digger? It gets heated as she dies on Christmas day, The investigations started and everyone is a key suspect, who killed her? The clues are everywhere. Or was it suicide as she is aware her fiancee is a gold digger? or is she scared that she will get killed with the secret that she knows? Why wasn't her grandfather at the table? Why did her grandfather give her the heirloom and not her elder sister? Why did her step mother cheat? Who else has a grudge on Layla? Was she protecting anyone? So many questions arise and everyone is a suspect, let's find out Who Killed Layla?

If he can exude that much power, he is the only one fit for the journey. A man like a diety himself, sky blue eyes a man cannot behold. A perfect body soul and spirit. join Dave on a journey to oblivion. The first few chapters might be cringe but trust me, it gets better. 😉🤗

In the heart of the mystical forest, a baby is discovered by a hunter named Thomas. With no signs of his origins, Thomas takes the child under his wing and raises him as his own. As the boy grows, an unyielding thirst to find his true identity consumes him. Determined to uncover the truth, he sets off on a perilous journey, with Thomas as his unwavering companion. Their quest takes them through treacherous jungles and across treacherous rivers, testing their strength and resolve. Just as they reach the bustling city where his parents reside, a brutal civil war breaks out, plunging the city into chaos and turmoil. Amidst the devastation, the boy faces unimaginable trauma and nearly loses hope. Reduced to begging for survival and resorting to theft, the boy's desperate circumstances seem insurmountable. However, a twist of fate brings him to the attention of a cobbler who offers him refuge. Little does the boy know that this kind-hearted cobbler's wife holds the key to his past—a past filled with abandonment and secrets. As the boy's anticipation of a joyous reunion with his mother turns to bitter disappointment, destiny intervenes once more. In an unexpected turn, he finds solace and unexpected love in the arms of the maid in a billionaire's mansion. But the true revelation lies within the billionaire himself—a shocking discovery that will forever alter the course of the boy's journey. Will he ultimately find the answers he seeks? Or will he be forever trapped in a web of deception and broken dreams? "Shadows of Destiny" is a gripping tale of self-discovery, resilience, and the extraordinary bonds that transcend bloodlines. Prepare to be captivated by this suspenseful and emotionally charged novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation.

What would you do, if you accidentally had a mighty entity that forcefully went inside your body and offered you immense power? In the City of Polo de Oro. Damion Yuson, a college student, accidentally met an unknown individual who gave him a satchel that a syndicate who was chasing him was looking for. From the satchel, Damion uncovered a parasitic creature with a red stone glowing that unexpectedly dove inside his body. He later was found by the Syndicate and was brought to an old construction site where he was tortured and was persuaded to admit where he hid the satchel they were looking for. When Damion was heavily tortured he was dragged into a realm which an entity called Nayhemsia owns! Inside the realm, the entity requested Damion for a blood contract that permits him to use Damion's physical body as his vessel to combat the syndicate. When Damion agrees with the contract, his physical body transforms into an amorphous flaming being and now was being used by the Nayhemsia! The Nayhemsia was an immense and mighty being that easily butchered the syndicate. However, a strong individual who calls himself a member of Hellhound meddled in the fight and killed one of Damion's opponents. The Hellhound intends to capture Nayhemsia from Damion. Will the Nayhemsia be able to defeat this Hellhound or he would fall against it and be captured?

Jax had always dreamed of being an explorer, uncovering ancient secrets and technologies in the wasteland. But his dreams were shattered when he was captured by a ruthless faction and forced to work for them. With an explosive collar around his neck, he started lose hope of escape or freedom. Until he found something that changed everything. [ Welcome To The Dimensional Access System ] A mysterious system that gave him access to advanced items and rare resources beyond his wildest imagination. But he soon learned that everything was not as simple as it seems. As he used the system to enhance his abilities and survive in the harsh world, he also uncovered secrets and mysteries that shook his understanding of reality. He faced enemies and allies, dangers and opportunities. He had to make decisions that would affect not only his own destiny, but also the fate of countless others. Follow Jax's journey of transformation and evolution in this post-apocalyptic adventure, as he explores unknown lands, fights formidable foes, and forms unlikely bonds. Will he succumb to the temptations of power and ambition, or will he uphold his morals and values? Find out in The Dimensional Access System. Note: The story will start slowly in the first few chapters until Jax gets his system around chapter 4-5. Then it will pick up the pace and become more exciting. This is my first time writing a novel and I'm not a native English speaker. I'm trying to improve my writing skills as I go along, so I appreciate your support and feedback. If you enjoy the story, please share it with others and let me know what you think.

Desperate is a sentence mostly used to explain some few attempt of careless actions. Alice was no exception. She had a good husband and lived a peaceful kingdom but she was not contend and needed even though him continuously disapproved of her attempt. She still stubbornly went in search for a child and ended up with zero achievements. She involuntarily gave up the search however a woman came to revive her hopes. She followed the woman with a high hopes to a forbidden forest to acquire for a child one could tell that the forest speak of danger as the clouds bright sky changed into darkness. She was to far deep to back down.

In a world perpetually brimming with temptation and snares lying in wait, demons are always ready to engulf the weak souls who fall into the abyss of despair. Yet, far in the distance, bright rays pierce the darkened skies - these are the demon hunters, ready to sacrifice their lives to hunt and protect the safety of all. From ancient times, demons should have been exterminated. However, fortunately, some survived and are planning to reopen the Book of Salamon to unleash Lucifer and other ferocious demons trapped within its pages. Claude Young is one of these demon hunters, but he possesses the blood of both demon and human. This is why he wields the power of both species. Alongside his companions, Claude endeavors to cleanse the world of these demonic beings and thwart their malevolent plans.

Patricia feels the best way to revive her dying business is to get married to Harry, the heir to one of the rising companies in town. She decides to divorce Edgar, a man she never saw as a husband but a parasitic useless fellow, but as humans, most times we lose diamonds in search of stones. Edgar Plutus, the Last Descendant of the god of money vowed to get back on those who belittled him when the time comes. Imagine money itself trying to get back at you. Ha! Poverty awaits you.

In the near future, "Monsters of New Earth" introduces readers to a world where genetic modification has not only revolutionized humanity, but also given rise to a new breed of animals designed for specific purposes. Dr. Alexis Monroe a brilliant geneticist is at the fore front of creating these modified creatures, each with its own unique abilities. All seems to be going according to plan then a series of mysterious attacks on prominent geneticists including Dr. Alexis colleague ensures. She uncovers an organization seeking to exploit the modified animals for global domination. The organization known as the "Helix syndicate" plans to unleash a gene altering substance that will amplify the animals abilities, turning them into uncontrollably forces of utter destruction.

Mike. After his mother's death, he was reincarnated into another body. He lives safely, peacefully and prosperously. But, an incident occurred, causing him to lose his family members. He had no other choice but to join the mafia grup. Until a conflict occurs between mafia groups and he has to fight to save himself. "My Beggest regret is wishing on people." That's The word he said during the war.