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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?

The Demigod's Reckoning In the heart of New York City, a centuries-old secret dwells. Theo Stavros, a captivating demigod, has lived forever, fueled by his relentless pursuit of justice and his eternal mission, Veneez. As CEO of the influential Chronos Corp, Theo navigates the intricate web of power and deception. His world collides with Zhariah Grayson's, a talented and beautiful artist and writer, whose fate becomes intertwined with Theo's. Together, they unravel ancient mysteries, sparking passion and danger. Will Theo find redemption, or will his immortal curse forever haunt him? Can Zhariah uncover the truth behind her connection to Theo, or will forces of darkness tear them apart?

You are the sum of your thoughts. Clarke Wiseheart's personae is gentle — as long as he can't get his fists around someone to crush, his feet on someone to trample upon. After two decades in the shadows, Clarke Wiseheart's hunger for absolute power remained unrelenting. When his father gave the signal, Clarke shattered the chains of obscurity, re-entering a treacherous world where only the strongest ruled. As he ascended to his throne, stunned in-laws and those who thought him dead whispered a single question: How did he rise from the ashes?

When a sudden supernatural storm wreaks havoc on Griffin City and releases mysterious monsters from portals, Mason risks his life while trying to save his foster brother, and fails, but is beaten to death by a bully. At the brink of death, he awakens a system through an old necklace given to him by his father before he and Mason’s mother were killed by a shadowed figure during the first occurrence of the same storm that dawned on their city ten years ago. The system grants Mason the power to respawn after death infinitely, yet his power is mocked as a useless one by those who also awakened superpowers during the storm. However, there's more to his powers than he even knows. With the system, his abilities are limitless. He decides to groom his powers when he sees his potential and fights against the monsters that appeared from the portals. In the long run, as he unravels his powers, he becomes a prize for envious power hungry supernatural beings he never knew existed and decides to hide behind an alter ego known as “Devil's Spawn”. He joins the secret Protectors’ Guild to protect innocent citizens when he realizes that his foster family have no way to protect themselves. Things take a turn when his foster sister goes missing. He goes in search for her and crosses paths with the shadowed figure that killed his parents again. His memories are triggered and he's hellbent on knowing who the shadowed figure was. Revenge becomes his game. However, he soon realizes that there's more to the supernatural storm than it meets the eye. Will Mason choose revenge or to save the world from the hidden dangers lurking behind the portals?

Adrian was born in one of the wealthiest family in world who were very private people. Adrian had everything he could ask for. But a day after his 6th birthday, his parents took him on a vacation away from their mansion. But they had a horrible car accident on their way, which took the lives of his parents. Adrian was taken to nearest hospital and after he was treated, he was paralyzed and in a wheelchair. He was sent to live in an orphanage because they could not get in touch with any of his relatives. He grew up in the orphanage, having nothing to his name. Now he is 24 and out of the wheelchair. He vowed to do everything in his power to get back to the position his parents were in by any means necessary. He gave up trying to go back to his parent’s wealth because for some reason, he could not find anything about his parents.

" I swear on my mother's life, Slade. I'm not in love with Caleb," Sophia, Slade's wife, begged, kneeling down. " It's too late! Let's get a divorce, so you can have him all to yourself!" Slade said ruthlessly, his amber eyes showing no pity. ……. Slade Ryder, a brilliant medical doctor and outcast, was brutally murdered by his stepbrother, Caleb. Caleb had always been jealous of Slade's exceptional medical research skills in Capital M City. When Slade got married to Sophia, Caleb's childhood crush, Caleb was driven to kill him. He injected Slade with a deadly poison that could kill him within minutes. Just as Slade was about to die, a golden necklace given to him by his late mother glowed brightly, giving him a second chance. Fueled by a desire for revenge, Slade rose from the ashes, determined to reclaim his rightful place. He vowed to make his step brothers, ex-wife Sophia, and his parents pay for their past wrongs. With the power of the golden necklace and his medical expertise, Slade rose to the top, crushing his enemies and proving that he would no longer be underestimated.

Damien, the great god and general, known across the world, for his super and extra ordinary abilities and wealth! He rose and conquered the extreme enemies within five years! Then, he built an invincible loyal army, becoming the sole commander and protector of the central city! In fact, he was worshipped and even respected by the Queen! Unexpectedly right in the middle of the fierce war, he got a strange call from an unknown caller who identified herself as his daughter and needed saving. Without thinking twice, he ran back to save his family at the city where he was a nobody, looked down and thrown into the water five years ago. Watch how Lily and Elena were protected by Damien, the secret great general and turned the tides and waves for them silently! Their guardian angel was back to slap the faces of those who ridiculed, derided, and treated them like scum! All will bow and scrub their mouths harshly with regret!

Adam the Onmyōji is a story series that chronicled the adventures of Adam Wong Takahashi, a spirit master or Onmyoji at the revered sect Tenmen So. Trained in the craft of exorcism and gifted with the powers to communicate, control, and vanquish spirits from the other supernatural realms, Adam has been enlisted by the police to help them to crack many mysterious cases. With his powers, Adam is roped in by the police in to solve a new mystery. The story starts with a mysterious, and horrifying, death at the home of a Singapore tycoon. The death shook the police who swiftly swung into full-scale investigation. However, the victim’s clobbered demise drove police veteran Assistant Superintendent Visnu to suspect there may be supernatural forces at work, to enlist the help of Adam Wong to join the investigation. Adam's initial investigation led him to an unnerving encounter with an unknown dark and ominous spirit, lurking in the perimeters of the Chua Mansion. He was twice attacked and defeated as he moved from the human realm to the supernatural world to exorcise the dark spirit. Faced with a deadly foe, he enlisted the support of his fellow Onmyōji, Kelly Nishimura. Together, they began a deep investigation into the history of the mansion in a bid to quell the rise of darkness. As they plowed on, Adam found that his investigation gradually led him to discover a dark secret that threatened to tear apart the tycoon’s family. With dogged determination and his powers, Adam eventually discovered the cause of the deadly murder and resolved a decades-old mystery bringing peace and reconciliation. Book One promises to be a page-turning journey for the reader, serving up a story filled with nail-biting action, intrigue, and love.

Under the Ashes** is a thrilling urban drama about power, revenge, and self-discovery. Ethan Li, once a humiliated son-in-law living as a servant in his wife’s home, has been kicked out and betrayed by the woman he sacrificed everything for. Sophia Wang, now a powerful businesswoman, throws him aside for a wealthier lover, unaware that Ethan was the secret force behind her rise to success. But what she doesn’t know is just the beginning. Ethan, discarded and beaten, reclaims his hidden identity as the rightful heir to the Li Consortium, one of the most powerful conglomerates in the world. Fueled by years of shame and bitterness, he returns with a single mission—revenge. With the help of his loyal ally, Victor Chen, Ethan sets in motion a devastating plan to ruin all those who betrayed him. But as Ethan uncovers buried family secrets—including the truth behind his mother’s tragic death—he finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of corporate warfare, hidden agendas, and shifting loyalties. His ruthless father, Reginald Li, will stop at nothing to keep control of the Li empire, even if it means turning his own son into a pawn. As Ethan faces betrayals, moral dilemmas, and global conspiracies, he must decide how far he’s willing to go for vengeance. In a world where power comes at a cost, Ethan will rise from the ashes of his past, but can he escape the shadows of his family’s legacy? Under the Ashes is a fast-paced, suspenseful tale of revenge, family betrayal, and the struggle to reclaim one’s identity. What would you sacrifice to destroy the ones who broke you?

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.