plundering in the apocalypse

Kaiden Blackwood gave Astrid Laurent everything...his love, his future, his loyalty. But in the end, she threw it all away, wrapped in the arms of another man, laughing at his devotion, mocking his sacrifice. They thought he was broken. Defeated. Finished. But buried beneath the ruin of his past was a force waiting to awaken. A legacy forged in power. A destiny they never saw coming. To the world, he was a nobody. To the elite, he is a mystery. To his enemies, he is their reckoning. They use him as a stepping stone. Now, he is the storm that will wash them away. Kai’s voice was cold. Unforgiving. Absolute. "You thought I was nothing huh? Now, kneel... and learn what true power is."

"Every single newcomer job applicant disappeared in about a week without exception." A 25 year old part time worker, lured by the hourly wages, decides to take a job at a convenience store with a story in the middle of a notorious suicide spot... after working at night he finally realized that the shop had many mystical and difficult to explain events that made him have to unravel the mystery in the shop.

Simon was the epitome of devotion—a loving husband and a loyal son-in-law to the powerful Katherine family. Trapped in an arranged marriage with Ash, the youngest Katherine daughter, he endured endless humiliation for a meager $100 weekly allowance, all in the name of love. He even went to jail for six months, taking the fall for her brother's crimes, just to keep her happy. But Simon’s life shatters when he comes home early from prison to surprise Ash, only to find her in bed with her childhood best friend. Devastated and betrayed, he learns that the Katherine family has also neglected his foster mother, leaving her on the brink of death. On a stormy night, Simon’s fate takes a dramatic turn. Nearly hit by a car, he is stunned when the driver recognizes him as the lost heir of the Heathrow family. In a sudden transformation, Simon embraces his true identity and inherits an empire worth billions. Now, armed with immense wealth and power, Simon sets out on a path of retribution. He will make the Katherine family pay for their treachery and restore justice, one face-slapping revelation at a time. But as he delves deeper into his new life, he uncovers dark secrets and dangerous enemies that threaten his newfound legacy. Will Simon’s quest for vengeance lead to ultimate triumph, or will the shadows of his past consume him? Find out in this gripping tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption.

Ethan's treated real bad by his rich wife, Amelia and her Family . One day, he watched helplessly as his wife cheat on him in their matrimonial bed with another guy, while forced to cook for them and sent on errand to buy condom too: Oh, yes. You must prepare a special dinner tonight. Richard loves the lobster risotto. Don't mess it up this time. And, um, make sure you buy... condom on your way back from the market. You know, just in case." "Condom? And who is Richard? Amelia, this is getting out of hand. I can't keep doing this." "Ethan, don't be difficult. This is what I expect from you. Just do as you're told, and maybe you won't mess things up for once." "I'm not your servant, Amelia. This has to stop. I won't be a part of this anymore." "Oh, please. You're just a lowly cook. Who else would want you? Now, do as you're told, or there will be consequences."

Adrian Evans, a 12-year-old boy battling terminal cancer, closes his eyes in a hospital bed, expecting the end—but wakes up in a breathtaking world of pastel skies, magical swords, and towering giants. Thrust into a realm where survival is a constant battle, Adrian must navigate dangers alongside Ally, a fiery young warrior determined to prove herself. As he uncovers the mysteries of this strange new land, Adrian discovers that his journey might hold the key to his destiny—and a chance to rewrite his story.

Toda HIsaki, a graduate whose life turns around after a project his company works on goes wrong, and he's been taking inside the game while his body in the real world dies, in the game he finds out that things there doesn’t look like a game, after he was attacked by monster he decides to play along. Along the way her finds out that there is a situation in that world, he is then put as one of mankind's front line resistance and is charged with the responsibility of ending an apocalypse and as the plot goes mysteries unravel.

In a world where magic is king, being a regular human is dangerous. So dangerous that there are very few non-magical humans left, and they only survive with the protection of mages. Mages feel a mixture of pity and revulsion for these un-evolved humans, and call them Zombies, for, without magic, they are lifeless. Most zombies are resigned to their fate, happy to live and work in the shadows of the great mage cities and living simple lives. They keep to themselves to avoid the cruelty and prejudice of some mages, and count themselves lucky to be left alone. The world is filled with powerful magic, dark spirits, terrifying monsters and mages of great power. Zombies should be happy they get to live at all. This is the story of one Zombie who had enough, and, through a twist of fate, finds the means to become stronger.

"Congratulations, my Heir," a mysterious figure declared, "you have proven your worth, and you're now the Heir to the God of Healing and Medicine, Elandor!" Suddenly, I found myself in excruciating pain, hanging on the edge of a hill. The figure's words barely registered, and I felt like I was forgetting something crucial. Before I could make sense of it all, I blinked, and the pain was gone. My wounds had vanished, replaced by a newfound strength. There, around my neck, hung a gemstone amulet. I gasped as the amulet shone, flooding my mind with knowledge. "In the realm of healing, I'm the ultimate arbiter of life and death. As Elandor's heir, I command over ailments and the frailty of life. I am the embodiment of healing's power and authority." As memories flooded back, I realized why I was here. Darius Blackthorn, that treacherous scoundrel, had thrown me down this hill. "I won't let you get away with this. I'll have my revenge for all the pain you caused me. I'll show those Rossi family snobs who mocked me for being poor and treated me like a live-in servant. You'll regret ever looking down on me. I'm a god's heir, and you will pay for every bit of suffering you put me through." Fueled by rage, I stood there, determined to make them all pay.

(Knowledge of the setting not required!) Set in the world of Vampire: The Requiem. Dolareido. A city of dark alleys, dirty contracts, and deadly predators. Predators in business suits and stiletto heels. Jack, just a young man and barely an adult, finds himself on death's door. Before he knows what's happening, he's pulled into the world of vampires, the Danse Macabre, and the Masquerade.

Daniel Walton is married to Ava Johnson and happens to be the son-in-law to the Johnson family, who constantly maltreat him. They detest and abhor him just because he happens to be a poor man. But they do not know his real identity. So Daniel decided to be rich—not because of the money but because he wanted to take revenge from all those people who looked down on him. And they all were going to suffer and beg for forgiveness, for he was going to make their life a living hell.