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Drake grew up in an orphanage home, having nothing to his name. All his life, he had worked and worked to earn every penny just to survive, and with every effort he put into life, things always seemed to work against him. His situation made him a subject of mockery and derision by everyone. The only fortunate situation to happen to him was falling in love with Summer, the only daughter of a prominent family. But even this was met with backlash and even more troubles. Summer's family kicked against the union all day but finally agreed to it for fear of losing their only daughter to depression. Drake got a job in a logistics company as a delivery agent, by the help of his in-laws. He had no respect, no love, no favours, and no comeliness to his life. Summer eventually got pregnant and gave birth to a baby girl, this became the second thing of value he had to his life. Two months to his daughter's fifth birthday anniversary, his wife had an accident which led to a critical condition for both herself and their daughter. Summer is in ICU and their daughter is declared to never walk again. Drake's in-laws blamed him for everything, threatening to end his life should anything happen to their daughter. Drake is faced with troubles on different fronts, including a lawsuit and loads of threats from a powerful family who lost their only child in the accident. However, at the height of all of these, Drake's life was about to change drastically, such that he would become the most powerful and wealthiest man in the world. But Drake must agree to his family's demands to inherit and embrace both the good and the ugly ways of the family.

In a world where gambling dictates status, power, and survival, Peter Donovan—a seventeen-year-old delivery boy who despises gamblers—has spent his life avoiding risks. But when his ailing mother’s life hangs by a thread, Peter is left with no choice but to enter the high-stakes world he’s always loathed. Desperation forces his hand, and Peter bets everything—only to lose it all. Beaten, broken, and left for dead in a rain-soaked alley, Peter prepares to fade into the darkness. But as the last of his hope slips away, the impossible happens. A faint glow pierces through his pain—a semi-transparent interface appearing before his eyes. [System Initialization… Loading Player Data…] Name: Peter Donovan. Status: Uninitiated Gambler. Class: None. [Welcome to the Gambling System] The mysterious system offers Peter a second chance—an opportunity to rise from the depths of despair and claim the title of Gambit King. With every gamble he takes, Peter unlocks new abilities, refines his skills, and challenges the world’s most notorious players. From roulette wheels to strategy-driven death matches, Peter will face impossible odds, mind-bending risks, and dangerous opponents who’ll stop at nothing to crush him. This is the story of a boy who risked it all, lost everything, and dared to gamble again. This is the tale of how Peter Donovan rose to become the Gambit King.

As a student with an uncompleted tuition fee, the situation was already worse, But it got critical when Alex's only sister needed an urgent surgery for her heart disease, and a million dollar was needed for the operation which he couldn't afford. When he stepped into his best Friend's dorm room to borrow some money, he caught him cheating together with his girlfriend. Revenge was all he could think of when he chose to date his girlfriend's Best Friend too. moreover, He had to revisit his past. A past that he had tried so hard to hide from. But it didn't matter anymore. Because he was about to release a new era in Cornell University.

Nathan has spent the last five years trying to leave his past behind. Once an elite operative of The Oath, a secret organization controlling world events from the shadows, he walked away, seeking peace. But one night, he wakes up in a bloodstained room with no memory of the last 48 hours—only to find himself branded as a terrorist and the target of a nationwide manhunt. On the run and unsure if he truly committed the crime, Nathan turns to Riley, a skilled underground hacker, for help. As they dig deeper, they uncover a terrifying truth—his memories have been altered. Clues left behind by Elias Graves reveal that Nathan once broke his unbreakable oath to the organization, but someone wiped his mind to keep him from remembering why. The conspiracy leads to Julian, Nathan’s former best friend, who is orchestrating a global web of deception built on manufactured threats and lies. Determined to uncover the truth, Nathan infiltrates The Oath’s headquarters for a final confrontation with Julian. But the shocking revelation leaves him shattered—Nathan wasn’t framed. He willingly took part in the crime but later chose to erase his own memory to escape the unbearable guilt. A recorded message from his past self forces him to face a critical decision: Expose Julian and bring down The Oath, risking global chaos. Take control of The Oath and become the very thing he once fought against. No matter what he chooses, the cost is high. If he exposes The Oath, the world is thrown into instability, and he is forever hunted. If he takes over, he sacrifices his own ideals, embracing the power he once rejected. In the end, as Nathan looks at his reflection, he sees Julian staring back—proof that the cycle never truly ended.

Kael, once a disgraced heir, now reigns over his humble quarry—but his past refuses to stay buried. When the nation’s greatest war hero seeks to annul their childhood engagement and ruthless forces threaten his new family, Kael’s sharp wit and hidden strength emerge. From quarreling workers to mafia debts, from forced marriage to deadly showdowns, Kael must navigate betrayal, danger, and long-buried secrets. In a world where power is veiled in shadows, Kael might just be the most dangerous figure of all. Can he reclaim his legacy—or forge a new one?

Jamal Carter was down on his luck. Broke, in debt, and on the verge of eviction, he needed a break. That's when his friend Deion offered him a ticket to an exclusive networking event. Little did Jamal know, this was just the beginning of a wild ride. He impressed the right people, including real estate mogul Leonard Marks, and soon found himself playing with the big boys. But success comes with a price. Jamal's rise to power attracted some dangerous enemies, including ruthless crime boss Vincent Morello. A silent war began, with sabotage, intimidation, and power moves being played out behind the scenes. Jamal refused to back down. He formed alliances, studied his enemies, and struck back with calculated moves. But just when he thought he'd won, he discovered a shocking truth: Morello was just a pawn in a much bigger game. The real power players were the Scorpion Syndicate, a shadowy organization that controlled the city's underworld. And Jamal had just inherited Morello's debts, including a $10 million payment owed to the Scorpions. With his back against the wall, Jamal was forced to make an impossible choice: sign with the Scorpions and submit to their control, or refuse and risk losing everything. But here's the twist: Deion, Jamal's best friend, had been working with the Scorpions all along. He'd orchestrated Jamal's rise to power, ensuring he was always one step ahead. Now, Jamal's fate hangs in the balance. Will he take the safe route and sign with the Scorpions, or will he risk everything to stay true to himself? The hustler's gamble has led him to this moment. But this time, the stakes are higher than ever.

Ethan Cole has spent his entire life being treated like dirt—an orphan, a nobody, the kind of person people look right through. But the ultimate betrayal comes from Vanessa, the girl he gave everything to, only for her to use and discard him like he was nothing. Just when he thinks life can’t get any worse, a shocking truth is revealed: he was never meant to live in poverty because he is the rightful heir to the Aurelius fortune, the son of the powerful Magnus Aurelius. Now, armed with his true identity and the resources of the Aurelius Group at his fingertips, Ethan is ready to make everyone who looked down on him pay. But as he steps into the world that was stolen from him, he realizes that his enemies who separated him from his father never left and are ready to strike again. With betrayals at every turn and secrets more dangerous than he imagined, Ethan must fight to claim what is his. But power comes at a price. Will he survive long enough to take revenge? Or will the past swallow him whole before he gets the chance?

The gods abandoned the world. The entity they once sealed is stirring. The factions—vampires, werewolves, wraiths, skinwalkers, and more—are at war, each seeking power to reshape existence itself. Palmer, a noble vampire sworn to protect the Montgomery bloodline, thought he understood his purpose. But when a deadly conspiracy unravels, he learns the horrifying truth—he is not just a guardian, but a key to something far greater. Born of both holy and unholy blood, his very existence is an anomaly, an abomination feared by both gods and monsters alike. Meanwhile, Damien Montgomery, heir to one of the last remaining Guardian families, is being hunted. A relic long thought lost—the Black Orb—has resurfaced in his hands, marking him as a target for every supernatural faction. Manipulated by unseen forces, haunted by whispers of power, he teeters on the edge of becoming something unstoppable... or something monstrous. As ancient evils awaken and betrayal lurks in every shadow, Palmer must face his own origins, protect the ones he swore to serve, and uncover the truth before the world is consumed in blood and chaos. But fate is cruel. And power demands sacrifice. Will they survive the coming war, or will they be the catalysts that bring about the end?

After a tragic car accident leaves billionaire CEO Damian Steele comatose for two years, he wakes up with only fragments of his past—except for one constant: a mysterious woman’s voice whispering to him in the darkness. Determined to uncover the identity of the woman who saved him, Damian’s search leads him to Elena Knight, a struggling bodyguard with a hidden past. But when he tries to hire her, she refuses. No one knows that she was once the shadow operative assigned to protect him—and that she vanished to keep a dangerous secret buried. However, when an assassination attempt is made on Damian, Elena is forced to step back into his life. As she protects him from the unseen enemies closing in, old passions ignite, and dark secrets resurface. But there’s one thing Elena knows: if Damian ever finds out the truth about the night of his accident, she might lose him forever.

Rick, a 25-year-old young man, found his life shattered after an incident that put him behind bars. During his year in prison, he was isolated from the outside world, not realising that life out there had turned into a nightmare. A giant, pitch-black eye-shaped hole appeared in the sky, followed by dimensional portals that spread across the world. Monstrous monsters, once mere animals, now roam the streets, while mysterious towers rise from the ground, signalling a new era of fear and uncertainty. A global crisis strikes, civilisations collapse, and humanity splits into two groups, those endowed with supernatural powers, and those who remain weak, struggling to survive amidst the destruction. Inside a dark and cramped prison, Rick surmises that he has been forgotten by the world. However, fate had other plans for him, revealing that he had been chosen as a Vassal of Heimdall, the Gatekeeper and Seer of All. Extraordinary powers rose up within him, giving him the ability to sense the changes in the world and see the truth behind the curtain of reality. With this gift, he now has the chance to redeem himself and unravel the mystery behind the catastrophe that has struck the earth. With the world having turned into a danger-filled dystopia, Rick must break out of prison, master his new powers, and survive amidst the chaos. As a Vassal of Heimdall, he must use his abilities to deal with threats coming from an alien dimension, as well as uncover secrets that could save humanity from total destruction. Will Rick be able to use his powers to get the world back on track? Or is this new era the beginning of something much bigger than he ever imagined?