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Ryker Hartley, a young man embroiled with a crime boss to claim a hidden treasure. Would fleeing be his only option in this uncertain journey? Or would he challenge his destiny against all odds? ********** A once easy-going boy turned the beastly version of himself, feared by all. With a past that has left a scar on his mind, the most cherished of all his memories has turned out to be an unfairly large grieving package for him. With an unchecked bitterness, and oblivious of an inescapable fate trapped in times, awaiting the moment to descend, he roamed, but with animosity and undue misanthropy. Ryker has closed himself off to the world, he's not one to forgive the most trivial atrocities against him, but when a frenemy manages to break through his defenses, Ryker's integrity is put to the test in ways he never thought possible. As secrets are exposed and alliances are formed, Ryker's life takes a dramatic turn as he becomes a celebrity. Will he rise to the challenge or crumble under the weight of his past? . . . . Find out in this action-packed and thrilling novel that takes a deep dive into the complexities of human nature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PS: The image is not mine, I got it from Pinterest and then, do the editing. Owner >> Cody Garrett Hatcher

When Rohan’s wife, the angelic Kyndra Walton of the rich and powerful Walton clan, died. Her family’s abuse fell on him. Without his wife, his other half, living with the Walton's becomes a living hell. When he thought it won’t get any worse, he discovered that he was heir to a considerable fortune that the Walton’s desired to use for the upcoming national election. He was invited to a party and realized that it was a trap to take his fortune. Thrown and dying, he’s found by someone who changed his face and his entire identity. Despite his savior’s warning not to take revenge and find happiness instead, he returns to the city to reclaim what is his and to take revenge on the people who killed his beloved wife and abused him. A rise from the ashes journey of a beaten man that will shake and rattle the foundation of the Elites in the country.

"My sister is dying and you are saying that you can't give my own money because you spend it on partying. You are not human but a bloodsucker vampire." Edward couldn't control his anger and yelled at his mother-in-law. "How dare you to talk to me like this? This is called the difference between a poor and a rich man who spoke like this to his mother-in-law." She didn't think once and slapped him in front of everyone. Edward gulped the insults and mocking till now but today he would do anything to save his sister. "If you want to save your sister then divorce my daughter. I will surely return the money!" She smirked as if has hit the jackpot today. "I agree to divorce, Roselyn."

Poor Dalton Hester, a man at the age of 39, ended his own life when everything around him went to hell. Losing his wife in an accident which he believed wasn’t one as it was planned by another to have it happen. The person he knew to believe to be the one to have his life killed was a criminal Dalton had put away thanks to the job of being a lawyer. That chain of events leads the poor man on top of a tall building holding a bottle almost empty of liquor. He takes a single sip from the bottle last time and then lets his own body fall forward flying towards everyone else. Dalton didn’t hold much faith in places called heaven or hell, but he had somewhat of a feeling that what a person like him did wasn’t going to be up, instead of more likely down. When darkness finally came Dalton awaited to open his eyes again to witness the flames of hell, but something different happened where he was still alive or to say reborn into a new body that wasn’t human and a new world that was like a fantasy book, movie or game. So looking at this as another chance at life Dalton decided to take it to the fullest to enjoy all the things that were different from his old world even when it was good or bad.

Excerpt… “Well?” Taron sat up straight. “I honored your invitation because you promised it was going to be worth it.” “Yes,” Selena smiled. Beneath the small table, her hand was already working its way to the buckle of his belt. “I wanted to apologize in a way I knew you’d like…” Taron was already starting to lose his senses when the light flashed in his eye. He remembered his plan and he quickly batted her hand away. “What are you doing Selena?” Taron McCarthy, a broke and unemployed man is shamed and dumped by his long time girlfriend, Selena Goldbridge. Just then, Taron receives an unexpected call from an unlikely source and he discovers that he is now the heir to over twenty different billion dollar companies funded by a dying drug lord. With his new position, Taron plots his vengeance against Selena and her new boyfriend, Steve. But with the sudden appearance of the son of the drug lord and true heir to the companies, Taron McCarthy could be running out of luck Find out what happens next in this tale of vengeance, love and betrayal.

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.

“Make a wish,child,or you die!” Laquan squinted his eyes in confusion. The old man’s words and attitude clearly took him off guard. “Uh... Excuse me?” he scoffed. The old man is either a con artist or he himself is hungry and is definitely hearing things “Don't you wanna get rich son?” Quan's brows shot up at the word ‘rich’ His mind drifted to how he's been humiliated in the past and,he unconsciously fisted his fingers. “I want to be powerful.” He breathed out, one could see and hear the desperation in his eyes and voice. “It's a done deal then. I'll change your fate for you. However...”The man paused, then continue the moment he knew he's got the young lad's attention. “know that you only have twenty years to spend on Earth!” Quan’s jaw dropped. “What?! Hey! I don't wanna make a wish any–” The old man smirked. “It's too late,child. A wish cannot be reversed.”

Greg Chase was a talented man. When he graduated from college, he started his own company and soon earned a lot of money. But just when he was going to have a beautiful life, his girlfriend, Laura, had a conflict with a man who tried to obscene her. To protect his girlfriend, Greg had a big fight with that man.However, that man was rich and powerful, so Greg was put into jail. His girlfriend told him that she would wait for him. But 3 years later, when Greg got out from prison, he found out that his girlfriend was going to marry the man who tried to obscene her!Fortunately, when Greg was in jail, he met a mysterious old man who taught him medicine and martial arts. The old man gave Greg a ring, which is the symbol of the king of a mystery organization.So, Greg will start his revenge on the influential man that snatched his girlfriend.

Vincent William is a poor student who gets a scholarship at a renowned university but is often mistreated by his peers. On the day of his graduation, he is told that his girlfriend, Emma, has been having an affair with his best friend. While Vincent is desperate and on the verge of committing suicide out of frustration, a benefactor who has been helping him with his scholarship suddenly comes along and gives him a fortune. Not only that, Vincent also got the highest position in the wealthy man's company. Overnight, Vincent turned into a billionaire who was respected by everyone. From then on, he began plotting revenge for those who dared to disturb his heart and pride.

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.