true essence

Blurb: Brandley Stark and his mother Stella endured relentless humiliation from his step father Jacob Morgan and his half brother Alex Morgan because of his wretched way of life. Brandley's suffering reached a heartbreaking climax when Via Turkey, his girlfriend betrayed him by becoming engaged to Alex his half brother. Deceived by Alex his half brother to come for a family meeting, Brandley and his mother meets a party instead. It was the engagement party of Alex and Via. They were both humiliated and thrown out of the party after his step father forces his mother to sign his divorce papers. Someone from the party recognises Brandley's true identity as the son of Philip Stark son to the most influential family in the whole of Westend country. Empowered by his lineage, Brandley vowed to rise above his circumstances, to seek justice against the Morgans for all the pain they inflicted upon him and his family and to exact revenge to reclaim his dignity, determined to overturn the injustices he had endured. Will he succeed or will the secrets buried within the Stark's consortium drag him down? Find out!

Max arrives at school, trying to avoid his bullies, but is brutally attacked. Just as he is about to lose consciousness, his family ring begins to glow, absorbing his blood. A magical creature emerges from the ring, promising to help him get revenge on his attackers. With the new strength granted by the entity, Max rises determined to face his enemies. Together, they plan to demonstrate his true power. His system activates, and a new adventure begins.

How far are you willing to save yourself Anna? Do you also want to end up dead like your parents?” he said as he handed the gun to her. Anna’s eyes remained fixated on the object as her trembling hands reached out to take it. Various questions popped into her head and it seemed like her thoughts were having a battle. At the end of it all, Anna was sure of one thing. She was walking out of the room alive. Anna, orphaned and adopted by her father’s friend begins to get letters suggesting that her adopted father murdered her parents and her boyfriend raped her. Scared that the facts may actually be true she kills her boyfriend and runs off to California to find the murderers but all there’s much more to what meets the eye. She reunites with her childhood friend Alvin, who was cut-off by his parents and the major suspect of a kidnapping case Determined to find her parents murderers at all costs, Anna teams up with James, an upcoming businessman who seemed to like Anna and with his help, Anna begins to uncover secrets. But, while Anna feels like she had finally caught the murderer, something sinister happens in the shadows and Anna’s life is about to turn a lot worse than she had ever imagined. Are the people who sacrificed their entire lives for her out to get her? Is she making the right decision? Are her parents’ murderers looking for her? One question reigned in Anna’s head. How far would you save yourself?

(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.

In our era, where science and technology dominate, magic and the like are always dismissed as myths and legends, elements of folklore. However, a boy named Tom crops up from the rural areas of Detroit. Tom, was a lover of books, a science freak, and an ardent admirer of magic. During his high school days, Tom found a book from one of the world’s most secret occult groups; The Order of the Chalice. This book led him to an unprecedented adventure into the depths of the most hidden places in the world. Meanwhile, Tom’s unrequited lover, Heidi, was worried about Tom and insisted on pursuing him. Tom left home after hijacking his father’s pension funds in search of the Stone of Heka which the occult book told him of. Heidi, on the other hand, cut a frustrated figure as Tom eluded her. Sometime in the future, decades after he left his family, Tom resurfaced. But now, as the ‘vulle guze cha’; the magic Overlord of the Order of the Chalice. Many catastrophic events heralded his ascension and emergence. This caused the States, politicians, and the Order of the Chalice surviving members to become alert. The state thought that a major terrorist group had attacked, while politicians confused, concocted many conspiracy theories in pursuit of the culprit. However, the Order of the Chalice was frenziedly preparing for the homecoming and true ascension of the legendary ‘vulle guze cha’ who will lead them to the limelight, and bring back the golden era of magic. Heidi, who was done with her college education, has been in pursuit of Tom and is the only one who knows his whereabouts. Tom, however, seeks supremacy. He wants to rule the world. An inevitable war will ensue but only Heidi can save the day.

In the shadowy underworld of Manchester's college fraternities, the Blackwell Twins reign supreme. Ethan, a combat prodigy with the scars to prove it, and Alexander, a brilliant strategist with a moral compass that spins like a roulette wheel, have built an empire on force and cunning. Known to the criminal underworld as "The Apollo Twins," they find themselves indebted to a ruthless Russian mobster when a high-stakes gamble backfires. With time running out and enemies at every turn, the twins must navigate a labyrinth of deceit, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As a relentless detective closes in, drawn by a dangerous attraction to the very man she's hunting, “The Apollo Twins” will risk everything to stay one step ahead in a game where losing means death.

In this gripping tale, we delve into the life of Mark, a university deliveryman whose life suddenly changes forever. When he accidentally uncovers the affair of his beautiful girlfriend, Lisa, with the wealthy quarterback, Jake, he plunges into a pit of anger and despair. However, fate plays its peculiar game. When Mark faints due to the incident, he hears a mysterious voice in his mind - a system offering him one million dollars if he can spend it within three days. With unwavering determination and resolve, Mark embarks on an extraordinary journey towards sudden wealth. However, the money is not the end of his story but the beginning of a greater quest. "The System's Game" is a tale that intertwines power, intrigue, and second chances in life. While Mark spends millions of dollars, he also discovers his true self and a way to mend his past. Love, betrayal, and the enigmatic power of the system will lead him to difficult choices and a profound conclusion in his quest for redemption.

In the midst of his busy life as a hard worker stuck in a tiring routine, Adam, a 40 year old man, finds escape in the world of online gaming that he loves. For Adam, gaming is the only way to escape the stresses of the real world and find true joy. However, one day, after prolonged exhaustion and stress, Adam died. When he opened his eyes, he found himself no longer in the real world, but in his favorite game, "Realm of Arcadia". Not only that, but he also realized that he was trapped in the body of his own character that he had created in the game. Adam must learn to navigate his new life in this gaming world, facing challenges he previously only faced through a computer screen. On this journey, he meets various fantastic characters and creatures, and discovers that the game world is much more real than he ever imagined. Meanwhile, Adam also realizes that life in the game has consequences that are just as real as in the real world. He must choose between returning to his old life or going on an epic adventure in the game that might lead him to a deeper understanding of the true meaning of life and happiness. With challenges, adventures, and unexpected encounters, Adam embarks on a journey that changes him fundamentally, taking readers on a story that combines the magic of the fantasy world with the wisdom of the real world.

BLURB Atlas was made to believe he was a poor man. The society always reminded him of his situation. However what keeps him going is the determination and also Jessica his girlfriend. His break through comes when it is revelaed his father owns all coorporation in Preston City. Against all odds Atlas believed he had finally made it after all his setbacks but what he doesn’t know is that life is not always roses and he has to face through several challenges before getting his desired dream of being great.

After two years of marriage and helping Tamara's business - his wife - to succeed, all Abraham Sephard got was insults from his wife's family. He was divorced because she preferred a wealthy man. However, they didn't know the true identity of Abraham who was the grandson of the country's richest tycoon. After Abraham returned to his status as the heir to his family's wealth, he also returned to take revenge on those who had insulted him.