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The era of Lorenzo, the devoted boyfriend, was over. Reborn from those depths was a man forged in the fires of humiliation and betrayal. A man whose sole purpose was to make Michael and those who had wronged him pay...in full.   One way or another, this city would be mine. And those who once mocked me would kneel at its feet, forced to bear witness to my ascension.   ****   Little did Lorenzo, now known as Vicario, know that his wish for vengeance would be granted the night he vowed retribution against those who had wronged him.   After spending some years building a fearsome reputation abroad after a humiliating past in his home city, he returned to exert his rage.   However, he uncovered a startling family secret his mother had kept hidden—a revelation that threatened to derail his single-minded pursuit of revenge.   As he navigated this newfound truth, would the formidable figure he had become be shaken? Or would unearthing his origins only fuel the flames of his vowed retribution? Or would his descent into the darkest recesses of his past prove to unearth more than he bargained for?     In this gripping tale of one man's thirst for payback, loyalties will be tested, secrets exposed, and the depths of vengeance explored.

It was their anniversary and the first thing he heard when he got to her apartment were the sounds of her moans. He had spent his last penny on buying her gifts but she shattered his heart that same day. He lost his family, his girlfriend and his home, Keith had nothing until his father's decade-long secret was revealed. Keith's life took a drastic twist as he discovered that he was the new CEO of the Zillion-dollar dynasty. As time went by, he discovered why his father had hidden this secret from him as he found himself wrapped up in a dangerous game of life, death...and revenge.

In the tough streets of New Jersey, 17-year-old Jamal "JD" Davenport is fighting to survive. Bullied, belittled, and battered, JD's life is a never-ending cycle of pain and fear. But JD has a secret: a burning desire to escape the hood and build a better life. When JD stumbles upon an entrepreneurial opportunity, he seizes it with both hands. Despite the odds against him, JD pours his heart and soul into building a business empire. With each obstacle overcome and every success achieved, JD grows more confident, more resilient, and more determined to rise above his circumstances. From the dark alleys of poverty and despair to the bright lights of wealth and success, "The Rise of a Boss" is JD's inspiring true-to-life story of struggle, perseverance, and ultimate triumph. With its raw, unflinching portrayal of life in New Jersey and its uplifting message of hope and empowerment, this novel is sure to resonate with anyone who's ever felt like the odds are stacked against them.

In a world where gambling dictates status, power, and survival, Peter Donovan—a seventeen-year-old delivery boy who despises gamblers—has spent his life avoiding risks. But when his ailing mother’s life hangs by a thread, Peter is left with no choice but to enter the high-stakes world he’s always loathed. Desperation forces his hand, and Peter bets everything—only to lose it all. Beaten, broken, and left for dead in a rain-soaked alley, Peter prepares to fade into the darkness. But as the last of his hope slips away, the impossible happens. A faint glow pierces through his pain—a semi-transparent interface appearing before his eyes. [System Initialization… Loading Player Data…] Name: Peter Donovan. Status: Uninitiated Gambler. Class: None. [Welcome to the Gambling System] The mysterious system offers Peter a second chance—an opportunity to rise from the depths of despair and claim the title of Gambit King. With every gamble he takes, Peter unlocks new abilities, refines his skills, and challenges the world’s most notorious players. From roulette wheels to strategy-driven death matches, Peter will face impossible odds, mind-bending risks, and dangerous opponents who’ll stop at nothing to crush him. This is the story of a boy who risked it all, lost everything, and dared to gamble again. This is the tale of how Peter Donovan rose to become the Gambit King.

Five centuries ago, a man named Yuta consumed mermaid flesh, granting him immortality but condemning him to a life of solitude. Now known as Kaiza, he wanders the world searching for a way to end his curse. His journey leads him to a mermaid colony, where he discovers their dark secret: they maintain their youth by consuming human flesh. When Kaiza rescues Mina, a young girl raised by the mermaids as their next meal, he is forced to destroy the creatures in a desperate act of survival. Bound by their shared immortality, Kaiza and Mina embark on a perilous quest to reclaim their humanity. Along the way, they face supernatural dangers, ancient mysteries, and moral dilemmas that test their resolve. While Kaiza struggles with centuries of guilt and loss, Mina’s innocence and curiosity bring hope to their journey. Together, they uncover the secrets of mermaid lore and confront the sacrifices required to undo their curse. As they grow closer, Kaiza and Mina must decide: How far are they willing to go to become human again? And what will they lose along the way?

Ethan Caldwell has spent years enduring the Harrison family's scorn, labeled a worthless son-in-law unworthy of their daughter, Emily. But behind the facade of a humble life lies a secret: Ethan is the heir to Kingsley Mountain, a shadowy empire of unimaginable power and wealth.   When the Harrisons push him too far—forcing him to take the fall for their crimes and scheming to tear him away from Emily—Ethan finally breaks. The man they humiliated will now become their worst nightmare.   As hidden enemies rise and old family secrets unravel, Ethan steps into his true role, ready to reclaim his destiny and destroy anyone who stands in his way.  

I never thought betrayal would hit me this hard. I caught my girlfriend cheating on me with the most popular guy on campus. I stood there, frozen, watching as she laughed in his arms—like I never even existed. And when I confronted them, I was the one who got blamed. Me. Because I was poor. Because I had no influence. She didn’t even try to defend me. And when I was at my lowest, when I thought I was about to die, something impossible happened. A screen appeared in front of me, glowing with strange letters. [Spend one million dollars within three days to unlock a greater prize.] It was a system—one that could give me unlimited wealth, but only if I played by its rules. With this, I could have anything. I could crush the ones who humiliated me. I could make them pay. But I quickly realized that money alone wouldn’t be enough. The man I was up against wasn’t just some rich playboy—he was dangerous, and he wasn’t going down easily. If I wanted to win, I had to be smarter. I had to use every trick, every advantage, and push the system to its limits. The question is—do I have what it takes?

In *Covenants of Chaos*, **Lucas Kane** is a young man fighting to survive in a world that seems determined to crush him. Overwhelmed by debt, working long hours at a dead-end delivery job, and caring for his ailing mother, Evelyn, Lucas’ life takes a dark and unexpected turn when he is hit by a speeding car. The accident should have killed him, but instead, it awakens something extraordinary within him: a **Covenant**, a supernatural ability that allows him to see glimpses of the future. --- The Awakening Lucas discovers that his newfound power isn’t just a blessing—it’s a curse. The visions of the future are disorienting and painful, and they come with no instruction manual. Worse, his awakening doesn’t go unnoticed. The Moretti crime family, to whom Lucas’ family owes a large debt, takes a sudden interest in him. **Silas Moretti**, the ruthless mafia don, sees Lucas as a valuable asset in his quest for power and control. To bind Lucas to him, Silas forces Lucas into a marriage with his daughter, **Aria Moretti**, promising that this union will erase the Kane family’s debt. --- The Marriage of Convenience Lucas and Aria’s relationship begins with hostility and mistrust. Lucas views Aria as a privileged, untouchable mafia princess, while Aria sees Lucas as weak and desperate. However, as Lucas is dragged deeper into the Moretti family's world of crime, betrayal, and violence, he begins to see that Aria is just as much a victim of her father’s ambition as he is. She despises her father’s empire and dreams of escaping his control. Their shared desire for freedom becomes the foundation for an unlikely partnership.

Tim's life is in ruins after being scammed by his girlfriend Tess and her parents, who marry her off to a rich sponsor. Alone and unable to afford his sick mother's treatment, Tim is desperate. A worm parasite burrows into his skin, giving him extraordinary powers. In a world plagued by alien monsters called Virex, Tim dreams of joining the elite Vanguard guards but can't afford it. His new abilities grant him entry to the Vanguard Academy, but using them turns him into a Virex—the creatures he swore to fight. Tim hides his transformation, battling monsters and enduring humiliation due to his low status. He meets others like him, struggling to control their powers. Tim faces a tough choice: keep his secret and fight for humanity or surrender to his monstrous nature. In a world that sees him as worthless, can Tim prove his worth and protect humanity, or will he become the enemy he fears?

One day, strange portals later called "gates" suddenly appeared in all major cities..... Humans were suddenly forced to become "Hunters" to save their world from impending Doom. Humanity's last hope, the Monster Hunters Organization 'MHO' was formed, joined by people who were willing to fight against the monsters and refused to abandon the world. One day, our MC, E-ranker Hal Rodgraim, finds himself stuck in a life-and-death situation. In the end, as he was accepting death, he suddenly received a strange power, a quest log that only he could see, a secret path to leveling up known only to him. Completing quest after quest, he became more powerful and rose in level... But that wasn't enough, as there were still beings that could be considered potential threats, to his growth. In a world struck by catastrophe and danger all around, what does he do to survive? Does he give in to the threats around him or does he stand tall and fight back?