once bitten twice shy

Adrian hurried to shake his head. “I swear I didn't do it! I would never hit Layla," He turned to his wife. "Tell him, Layla, tell the truth! Why are you even doing this to me?” Layla looked up with teary, mischievous eyes. "Officers, that bastard threatened to kill me if I kept on insisting that he sign the divorce papers," Her sobbing grew louder. "I'm tired of this abusive marriage. Adrian is a monster!” "Officers, what are you still doing when you should be arresting this murderer?!" Adrian froze immediately as his body recognized that voice. He turned around slowly to stare into the burning eyes of his long-lost brother, Ryan. What?! Ryan was back after all these years? Not only that, he had called the police on him? Great news or terrible news? ****** Adrian's once perfect life comes crashing down when Layla, the woman he loved and cherished so much orchestrated a lie to throw him into jail due to the return of her ex boyfriend, Ryan. After enduring abuses and maltreatment in jail, Adrian is set free on bail by his wealthy grandfather. Now he is the richest man in the country with a net worth of over ten trillion dollars. Would he let his enemies go scot-free or would he make them pay?

Although he was a rich heir, Liam Sawyer had to be sent away by his father to learn some life lessons. He lived as a common man and worked as an employee at a company where he encountered an accident and got an injury that gave him a bad scar on the face. Liam faced humiliation from his In-laws. However, only his wife stood by him even though she didn't have any feelings for him, he swore to make her the envy of everyone in the family. Once he had taken back his place as the only heir of his father's many assets, Liam set out on a revenge mission where he spared nobody who treated him badly.

Arthur Atroce, a renowned general of the 1980s, met a tragic end when he was betrayed by a trusted aide during his final battle against his nation's foes. Stripped of honor, he unexpectedly awakens in the body of Arthur Dwight, a feeble man tormented by his wife's family. This son-in-law was constantly picked on by his wife’s family, and his wife even mocked him for being just a lowly delivery guy while cheating on him with the richest guy in town! General Arthur isn’t the type to just sit back and take it. In this unfamiliar yet combative world, he vows to rise up and exact revenge on those who once trampled the weak son-in-law, proving that strength can emerge from the most unexpected places.

Kaizer Jin, on day 11,024 of surviving in the crazed frozen world looked at his final seconds as he was being devoured alive by an evolved creature called Silver Ice Dragon, he was nothing but a weak person but he managed to survive till this day attaching himself to a group of kind people. Yet, at this day, they were all killed. He had witnessed many people die before him, those who had protected him at the cost of their own lives, those who had loved him and given him their food. They were a group of outcasts who would not bend to the rules of the corrupted. How did all of it happened? It was nothing but a normal day, but suddenly, the world had gone cold, and it kept growing colder. It was so sudden when in the middle of summer, snow started pouring nonstop, till even ice dropped from the heavens. It was the start of how civilization halted, like the world frozen in time. After a year, people also evolved, trying to survive, and gaining powers they never knew were possible. Even monsters started to evolve, creating a new era, an era of the frozen world, its rebirth! He stared at his comrades lying on the ground. What was once a group of 450 people was now dead, being eaten by frozen dragons. As he closed his eyes, he heard something. [Frozen World Rebirthing in progress!] [System activated! Power gained!]

In the beginning, the Earth was designed by the Almighty alongside the heavens. But this entity was nowhere close to being Earth and he knows that. Waking up in the middle of the sea, the young man realized that he has only a fragment of his memory. He couldn't recall how he got there and what he was doing before he got there. The only memory left him was that he's not from this universe. Unbeknownst to him, he's in an ancient world filled with different mysteries. Lo Behold! Aetheria! A home to the celestial entities. A world filled with different races. But the most mysterious thing about this world is that the Adam’s generation can't survive in here. Once one have been discovered to be the Son of Adam, one will be erased from the world instantly. One may wonder why so? It's because of the prophecy that was foretold hundreds of years ago. “Lo and Behold! A being shall rise and bring an end to this chaotic world. For he's the Son of Adam.” And here he's… The great grand son of Adam walking on the soil of Aetheria without having any idea about himself. But his fate has been decided already… He's going to die… He won't survive this chaotic world.. He's not the first Human to rise… Only time will tell if he'll be the last. The only thing on his mind is to explore this world, discover himself and look for a way back home. Unbeknownst to him, fate has another thing in store for him. Will he be able to discover himself? Is he going to survive this Chaotic world? Will he bring the end to this ancient world? What's the mystery behind this world? Wanna find out? Then let's go

In a hidden underground facility, a nefarious organization conducts illegal experiments, pushing the boundaries of human physical and mental capabilities. Their ultimate goal? To create superhuman weapons capable of dominating the world above. Those who succeed become staff, soldiers, or hold positions within the facility, while the failed subjects face a grim fate - death. However, a remarkable turn of events unfolds when a group of these failed subjects band together, overthrowing the oppressive lab and escaping into the world. Operating in the shadows, they dedicate their lives to aiding others and thwarting the organization's ongoing research. These renegades move silently, concealed by the night, their identities hidden from their adversaries. Now pitted against the successful subjects, who possess fully developed abilities, they must rely on their resourcefulness and determination to prevail against the odds.

Nathaniel "Nate" Archer was once the most feared assassin in the underworld, a man whose name was synonymous with death. For twenty years, he thrived in the shadows, eliminating targets with cold precision, leaving no trace behind. But two years ago, he walked away from it all, choosing a life of solitude in a quiet, remote town, far from the chaos and bloodshed. He thought he could finally escape his past, but some shadows never die. Nate's hard-won peace shatters when an anonymous package arrives at his doorstep, containing photos of his most secretive missions—missions that should have been forgotten. Along with the photos is a chilling message: "Welcome back, Shadow. We'll meet again soon." As mysterious threats close in, Nate realizes he is being hunted by someone who knows every detail of his past. The quiet life he built crumbles as he is forced back into the world he left behind, a world of betrayal, blood, and vengeance. But this time, the stakes are higher, and the enemy is unknown. Driven by a need to protect the life he has created, Nate must unravel the mystery of his pursuer before it's too late. He dives back into the darkness, where every move could be his last. But Nate Archer is not just a man who hides in the shadows—he is the shadow, and he will not stop until he finds the one who dares to threaten him.

Emily Ashton, once a warm and caring soul, has transformed into someone unapproachable and cold. Her powerful business family doesn't understand her change, but only Emily knows the reason she like this. The truth they were never there when she needed them most. Her frustration increased when her father hires a new driver, Adrian Vaughn, after she fired the last one. Emily, who was determined to keep men away from her, because of what she experienced in the past, plans to make Adrian quit. But Adrian in the other hand is hiding a secret that keeps him going, no matter how hard Emily pushes him away, he refuse to give up on his job. Despite her harsh treatment, Adrian's calmness being to breakthrough the wall Emily's have build around her, and her though exterior. Caught between her painful past and the possibility of starting all over again , Emily faces a crucial decision. Can she trust Adrian and let him into her life, or will her fears destroy any chance they have? When she finally get to know the secret Adrian is hiding would it bring them together or tear them apart?

Baron, a man consumed by the inferno of his own wrath, unleashed a maelstrom of chaos upon the world that had wronged him. His marriage, a distant memory, had been reduced to ashes by the treachery of those he once trusted. Now, Baron's sole purpose was to reduce their empire to rubble. His plan was a symphony of destruction, a cacophony of betrayal and deceit. Alliances would be forged and broken, loyalty would be tested, and the very foundations of power would be shattered. In the end, only one thing was certain - Baron's revenge would be a storm that would leave nothing but devastation in its wake!

Xavier Stage, a man once brought to his knees by the cruel hand of fate, rose like a phoenix from the ashes, His marriage, a battleground of deceit and betrayal, had left him shattered... But Xavier refused to be defeated. With a fierce determination burning in his soul, he clawed his way back, his ascent marked by a trail of ruthless ambition, He built an empire, his wealth and power a testament to his unyielding spirit, But his enemies, the ones who had wronged him so grievously, would soon taste his wrath! Xavier's revenge was a storm brewing! a maelstrom of fury that would leave none unscathed, no one will be free!