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In a world where every move is watched and every decision subtly controlled, a restless young woman finds herself trapped in a life she barely recognizes. Her monotonous existence shatters when Alex, a long-lost friend, appears at her door with a chilling revelation: a secretive organization called The Collective has been quietly manipulating society through its advanced predictive system, Project Echo. Drawn into Alex’s mission, she teams up with Marcus, a former Collective insider with a past stained by guilt. Together, they uncover the staggering extent of The Collective’s power—a network capable of influencing not just choices but entire lives. With the clock ticking, the trio sets out to infiltrate The Collective’s headquarters and destroy the heart of Project Echo. As they navigate a world of constant surveillance, betrayal, and relentless pursuit, the bonds between them are tested. Old wounds reopen, loyalty is questioned, and sacrifices are made. In the shadows of a towering conspiracy, they must confront not only a ruthless enemy but also the ghosts of their pasts. Echoes in the Shadows is a gripping thriller that weaves together themes of control, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of human connection. It’s a story about breaking free from the invisible chains of manipulation, fighting for agency, and daring to chase a life worth living—even in the face of overwhelming odds.

With a father-in-law who is a chronic drunkard, a nagging mother-in-law that hates his guts, a wife who takes pride in her public cunt and a superior that steals all credits any chance he gets, Levi Lloyd feels his life couldn't get any more miserable. Merging with the antique ring was an accident but his life was about to transform with the strange powers it offered. Shameless In-laws, slutty wife, haughty superior; they will watch in regret as he races to the top. ------- I'll update 1-2 chapters daily!

Devano Abraham, the man whose real name is Arya Wijaya, is now filled with a burning grudge. An accident, unexpectedly, instantly changes his gloomy life of revenge and betrayal. He got a new face now. The face of a ruler, the rich. He will repay all the pain in the past when his woman could insult and betray him because he was a poor man. Also, the family who had the heart to dump, "Wait for my vengeance! I will destroy the treasures and thrones that you are proud of!~ Arya Wijaya

“ Let me introduce; This is Benedict Edward, my boyfriend and baby...” she introduced the guy before pointing at Griffin “ and this is Griffin Wright, well... I don’t know how to introduce him to you because he was always a fool and a nobody.” She explained and laughed shyly while the guy nodded his head. “ What?” Griffin exclaimed. He couldn’t believe his ears! Benedict Edward cleared his throat and sized Griffin up, secretly mocking his cheap clothes “ Oh! This is that loser guy you always tell me about, right?” He asked and Charlotte nodded. He also nodded with a smile before taking a step forward and he stretched his hands forward as if he wanted to shake hands with Griffin but he immediately withdrew the hand and cleaned it with his napkin ~ “ I can’t afford to dirty my hand by touching you, sorry. “ He said sarcastically and turned to face Charlotte. “ When did all these start? We’ve been together for 6 years and all we showed each other was love. Why this?” Griffin questioned with his eyes red and sad.

Lucas was a son-in-law in a normal family, his real identity was a successor of a mysterious family. It was a family that had martial arts skills, the knowledge of medicine, and even the magical power of the gods. But the family disappeared and Lucas was the only heir left. Many years ago, Lucas saved an old man and as a means of showing appreciation, he asked his granddaughter, Elena to marry Lucas. The arrangement did not go well with Elena and her mother, but she had no choice but to accept because of her inheritance. Elena cheated on him and got pregnant with her millionaire boyfriend. Lucas was kicked out of the house and became homeless. Luck was on his side when he saved a lady that same night and in the process, his ring got activated, awakening his magical powers. Not only would he Revenge for the Betrayal but would also try to investigate the truth of why his family disappeared many years ago.

Kelvin Stewart is a junior high school student with big dreams—becoming a successful, wealthy businessman. However, his life has not been easy. Born into a poor family, Kelvin and his mother were left homeless after their house was sold to pay off his late father's debts. They were forced to live under a bridge. At school, Kelvin was the target of hatred from many students because of his background as the son of a scavenger. Every day, he was attacked with harsh words, humiliated, and often even tortured by student named Zico and two of his men. One day, in a quiet alley on his way home from school, Kelvin was brutally attacked by Zico and his men. His body was almost destroyed and he had almost lost hope, but at the last second, he unexpectedly obtained a system that saved him from death. Without that system, he would never have had a chance to survive. However, the question is—what will happen to Kelvin Stewart's life after he gets the system?

Marcell has had a sad and complicated life since he was a baby, growing up in an orphanage and then migrating alone to the big city for a more secure life. But things didn't go as easy as Marcell imagined. And good fortune seems impossible for him, when his girlfriend Jasmine cheats on him with the wealthy quarterback of the Yale University football team. "You are not my equal," Jasmine said with a frivolous smile. Marcell, who had no power and looked weak, could not defend himself. But his anger made him punch his girlfriend in the face. And Jasmine's lover pushed him until Marcell hit his head. When he woke up with his head bandaged, Marcell suddenly got a voice from his head. The robot's voice and the system screen in his view gave him a challenge and a fantastic amount of money.

Having all the women in his village looking at him as their ideal type of husband, coming out of his village as the most outstanding doctor, he was despised, doubted, and ridiculed by all he chose to help. Little did they know that he was more than a local doctor from the countryside, he was the father of medicine! The amazing miracle doctor. His secrets would be exposed one day, and not only would the people that despise him come to kowtow for him, the world would go on their knees for him. “Miracle Doctor!” “Miracle Doctor!” “Miracle Doctor!” Damian finally voiced out. “Silence! Only those that held my hands shall call my name.”

William is a young man with no family name. He lived with his foster family in the Englewood area, leading a difficult life as a low-paid janitorial worker and always being humiliated. William didn't suffer much when his adoptive father, Daniel Johnson, was still around. After his death, his adoptive mother Sheryl and her two sons tortured and oppressed William. They made him a slave to make money and also tortured him. William stayed there because he thought he had to help his mother and brother. However, one day he caught Jordan, Sheryl's eldest son, making love to William's girlfriend Merida. Because of this, Williams was angry and they lost. Unfortunately, in the end William was beaten almost to death and then he was left on the street under heavy rain. However, the surprising thing was that when William woke up he was in a luxurious and comfortable place. Someone brought William, he was Julian Winter, a lawyer from the Lucas Anderson family-one of the richest businessmen in Chicago. Not only that, Julian also told him that William was Lucas Anderson's grandson whom he had been looking for for 10 years. William's world changes instantly when Julian shows proof that he is not mistaken and not only can he find his family, William is also entitled to his grandfather's company and all Anderson's assets are his. William will keep this a secret. He will make a calculation on the Johnson family who are mean to him. They had to realize what he had done. From that moment on, William began his adventure as Lucas Anderson's grandson.

At a very young age, he managed to reach the peak of the martial world in his Origin Realm. Fang Han went across another dimension—the Realm of the Thirty-Eight Provinces of the Heavenly Dao. This was done to find the whereabouts of his parents and lover who had already gone to that dimension. However, Fang Han's heaven-defying martial talent meant that the young man's existence was rejected by the laws of heaven and earth. Its existence invited a devastating calamity of heavenly tribulation lightning. Fang Han was unwilling and chose to struggle and pointed his sword at the sky. “So what?! If this world rejects me, I will cut down this world. If the sun burns me, I will blow up the sun.” “My martial intent is firm. With the Black Lightning Sword in the right hand. I will cut down anything that gets in my way.”