deep water

"Mr. Verus,” she said, “the surgery has already been paid for.” Cassius blinked, stunned. “What? By who?” Before the nurse could respond, a tall, imposing figure appeared. The man was impeccably dressed, his presence commanding attention. “I paid for it,” the man said, his deep voice resonating in the sterile corridor. Cassius stood, his body tense. “Who are you?” The man smiled faintly, extending a hand. “Augustus Verus,” he said. “Your father.” Shock coursed through Cassius. “My father?” he echoed, incredulous. “That’s impossible.” “It’s the truth,” Augustus said, pulling out a neatly folded envelope. Inside were photographs, documents—proof of their connection. “I’ve been watching from a distance, waiting for the right moment to step in. And now, it’s time.” Cassius stared at the evidence, his emotions a whirlwind of disbelief, anger, and curiosity. “Why now? Why not before?” Augustus met his gaze steadily. “Because you had to face life’s hardships to grow. But now, you’ve earned the right to know the truth—and the power to change your fate.” He handed Cassius a sleek black card. “This is yours. It grants you access to my wealth. Use it wisely.” Cassius hesitated before taking the card, his fingers trembling. The weight of everything that had happened—his humiliation, his sister’s injury, and now this revelation—threatened to overwhelm him. But as he looked at Augustus, determination flickered in his eyes. “I’ll use this,” he said quietly, “to protect Vinna—and to repay everyone who looked down on me.” Augustus nodded, a faint smile on his lips. “Then I trust you won’t disappoint me, son.” Cassius watched as Augustus walked away, leaving him standing in the sterile hallway, a man reborn."

In a galaxy governed by the Universal Ranking System, power is quantified, and destiny is dictated by an omnipotent algorithm. Every being, from the lowliest drone to the most elite warrior, is assigned a rank that determines their worth, access, and fate. For centuries, the system has maintained order but now, it’s breaking down. Kael Arvid, a disgraced pilot turned rogue hacker, lives in the shadow of his former rank. Once a rising star in the Interstellar Fleet, Kael was stripped of his status after a catastrophic mission that left him questioning the system’s integrity. When he stumbles upon a hidden code buried deep within the algorithm a code that could dismantle the entire hierarchy—he becomes the most wanted man in the galaxy. Pursued by the ruthless Ascendancy Corps, Kael must forge uneasy alliances with outcasts, rebels, and rogue AIs who have their own reasons for wanting the system destroyed. But as Kael delves deeper into the code, he uncovers a chilling truth: the system isn’t just ranking lives it’s controlling them. And it has a plan for Kael that could either save the galaxy or doom it forever. As the ranking system spirals into chaos, Kael must decide whether to destroy the algorithm, seize control of it, or transcend it entirely. In a universe where every choice is quantified, Kael’s defiance could spark a revolution—or ignite a war that will consume the stars.

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.

In a world where fate seems set in stone, one boy gains the power to reject it entirely… Noah was just an ordinary high school student—until everything in his life crumbled. Betrayed by his girlfriend, abandoned by his family, and left for dead after saving a little girl from an oncoming truck, he awakened something deep within him. A voice echoed in his mind: [System Activated: World Rejecter] With this power, Noah can reject anything—concepts, objects, even supernatural forces. A gun pointed at him? Rejected. A fire meant to burn him? Gone. A destiny forced upon him? Denied. But power this absolute comes with a price. Secret organizations and supernatural entities take notice. Some seek to control him, while others fear he could erase the very fabric of reality. As Noah struggles to find meaning in his shattered world, he must decide—will he use World Rejecter to tear everything down, or will he find something worth protecting again?

Fifteen centuries of silence. Kael von Everfrost was meant to rule. On the night of his coronation, as his people celebrated, the empire’s greatest enemy struck. The kingdom burned, its people slaughtered. Kael fled, only to be sealed in ice, trapped in an eternal slumber. 1,500 years later. Magic is gone. The world has evolved through technology, war, and greed. And it’s all Kael’s system’s fault. The Invincible Snow Sovereign System, meant to activate upon his ascension, lay dormant. To awaken, it absorbed the earth’s mana, erasing magic from existence. Deep within an ancient ice cavern, untouched by time, a system notification appears— [Ding!] System awakening complete. Forced revival initiated. The ice shatters. Kael awakens. His empire is gone. His people are forgotten. The throne meant to be his is dust. The world thinks monarchs are dead. The world believes magic is lost. The world assumes it has no master. They are all wrong. With absolute wealth, a system that rewards dominion, and the fury of a prince robbed of his legacy, Kael will rebuild his empire, claim the world, and become invincible. The Everfrost name was erased. He will carve it back in ice and blood.

"They raised him to be a weapon. Now, he returns to become their reckoning." In a world ruled by secret clans and shadowy codes, Kairo Ren was forged into an elite assassin by the mysterious Shadow Sect—the same people who saved him from the ashes of his slaughtered family. For years, he served them with deadly precision… until he uncovers a forbidden scroll that exposes a terrifying truth: his parents were betrayed by someone within the sect. Haunted by memories and driven by vengeance, Kairo abandons the only life he’s ever known and begins a ruthless journey through the criminal underworld. Armed with forbidden techniques, ancient relics, and a blood oath sworn in silence, he hunts down the secrets buried deep within the Five Clans. But the deeper he digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Friends turn to enemies. Enemies become monsters. The final blade may have to fall on the one person he once called master. Martial arts. Betrayal. Bloodlines. This is not just a fight for revenge—it's a war for identity.