tyranny of steel

In a world where the gods' influence is waning, a group of brave mortals must navigate the complex web of divine politics to prevent catastrophe. The gods, once worshiped and revered, were sealed away by powerful völva thousands of years ago. However, a powerful force is stirring, threatening to resurface after millennia of imprisonment. Kael, a young guard, finds himself entangled in a web of fate when a mysterious girl named Eira appears. Unbeknownst to Kael, Eira's presence is tied to the imprisonment of Loki, the Norse god of deceit and chaos, who is bound in the depths of Útgarðar. As Loki begins to exert his influence over humanity, Kael, Eira, and Vigdis, a seasoned warrior, must join forces to stop the god's destructive power. But tragedy strikes when Eira, the woman Kael has grown to love, loses her soul to Loki's dark magic. With Eira's fate hanging in the balance, Kael and Vigdis must navigate the treacherous landscape of divine politics to prevent Loki's return to power. Can they overcome the odds and save their world from destruction, or will the forces of chaos prevail?

"Honey... Where have you been? Can you help me?" Glenn asked his wife; his body was completely paralyzed. "Don't 'honey' me, Glenn. I'm fed up with all this pretense. Why are you so stubborn? It would have been easier if you died in yesterday's accident..." Amber snapped, glaring at him, visibly frustrated. Glenn was surprised by his wife's words, and then Jason, his business partner, suddenly appeared and warmly embraced his wife. Glenn's world immediately crumbled. What betrayal cuts deeper than discovering those closest and dearest are the perpetrators? Glenn Smith knows it all too well. The revelation of his wife, Amber, deceiving him, fostering a secret love with Jason—his colleague—and Ethan not being his biological son but a product of their affair, shattered Glenn's world. The very individuals he lifted from poverty and elevated status stabbed him in the back. Yet, a life-threatening accident thrusts Glenn back in time to when he first encountered this deceitful duo; he seizes a second chance. Once a naive, unsuspecting man, Glenn now vows to metamorphose into someone unrecognisable, someone ready to retaliate against them!

A lone Dragon even after having the strongest ability of Void at his disposal can't escape the restrain of a Soul contract made by his ancestors to serve king, which made him slave of the Dragon King. But one day an opportunity presented itself in front of him. To finally set himself free from the contract that binds him. He took it, so that he can create a better future for himself and his loved once. However all his hopes tumbled down on him because king has destroyed everything that he held dear to his heart. Even killing him or so as king has thought. It is said that, when the night is darkest, that is when the star shines brightest and on that night Alex was given an opportunity to gain back everything he has lost, he was reincarnated as a Human. Join Alex on his adventure where he fight back against every odd and reach a territory uncharted by any Mortal or God and ascend to the Throne of Sovereignty. ~ From AKPOV ******************************************* PS: This novel will introduce more races like Humans, Demons, dwarves and Elves later. The initial chapters will focus on the life of MC as Dragon and some important historical event which has triggered the current scenario as well as important characters which will have huge impact on story later. By the end of Vol. 1 the cover of novel will make more sense therefore i request you to patiently read the first arc before judging the story. Disclaimer: Please Note that the novel cover is not owned by Author. Credit goes to respective Artist. A/N: If you wish to support author please visit ko-fi.com/akpov.

At the tender age of seven, Ethan Sanders's family were brutally murdered. Fortunately, he was saved by an old man who took care of him. In fulfillment of the old woman's final wish, he married Tina Macy, who was managing her family's business through numerous challenges. After they wed, Tina Macy's business boosted, becoming a top 10 in Newberg City. Realizing her business had peaked, Tina's parents told her to divorce Ethan, thinking that he's useless and poor. At first, she refused but she later served him divorce papers a few days after the old woman's death. However, they didn't know that Ethan Sanders is a mysterious man, the best mercenary, most talented businessman, the best doctor in the world and the king of the underworld world. He's also the leader of all the Mafias. He built a business empire when he was young and he's extremely rich. Now, Ethan is ready to avenge his family's death and those that looked down upon him won't be forgiven.

“You are so poor, so poor that even a church rat can feed you. Just leave and allow Alexander to have sex with me.” This was the life story of Julius Sabbath, an ordinary university student wallowing in the miry clay of financial incapability and societal disrespect. For their own amusement and satisfaction, everyone poked fun at him. It became worse when his girlfriend confidently cheated on him, and every student in the university knew about it. When everything became too difficult for him, his story finally took a positive turn. Wait for Julius as he leverages his wealth, rising from the poorest to the richest in the country. "To the lady who betrayed me, and to those who mocked me, I'll make you all regret it, one after another."

When Alexander Greece hits rock bottom, he thinks there's nowhere to go but up. But things only get worse when he discovers his wife's infidelity and his mother's cancer diagnosis. Just as he's about to give up, a stranger comes to his rescue and reveals a shocking truth. As Alexander grapples with this shocking truth, he is thrust into a different world filled with schemes and danger lurking in every corner. Like a game of chess, its either he succeeds or dies.

Jack got the shock of his life when he found out he lost his job because his wife conspired with his boss to do that. His wife’s family has humiliated him to nobody, attempting to make him leave their daughter with his miserable life, stating that he disgusts them with his low life. Jack had lived a life full of tragedy, as he had watched his mom die when he was very tender. This was because his grandfather disowned her mother. He swore never to have anything to do with him in his lifetime. What happens when Jack is at the point of losing himself and the only genuine help he gets comes from his multi-trillionaire grandfather, who has willed Jack the heir to his wealth? Do you think Jack will focus on building himself in the beautiful new phase that fate has offered him or seek revenge from his tormentors? FIND OUT!

"Legend of the defenders"is a fantasy thriller, action, urban novel that tell stories about the struggles in Ralite city between the good forces and evil vices of the enemies of the city. The novel started with the story of good forces of the three superhumans that came to rescue Ralite city and her citizens from evil forces of six flying wolves that invaded the city. To further strengthen the people against the evil forces, the supermen left a special weapon with the good leader of the city for the protection of the citizens. The novel contains many action, thrilling and love stories that everyone will like to read.

“When the line between truth and destruction blurs, only one remains: Choice.” Amidst the eternal conflict between the heavenly realm and the realm of darkness, a man named Lin Fengtian-half god, half demon-emerges as the key to the fragile balance. With his conflicting blood heritage and destiny pressing in on him, he must prevent a war that will destroy all of existence.

Adrian was forced to go through so much Maltreatment and humiliation from his foster parents, who were unaware of his secret identity, while Adrian struggled to grow his spiritual powers without realizing that they were preparing him for a much more difficult task. but when he returns to his family as the heir of the Wesley, Adrian must take on larger responsibilities, and in the process, he realizes that there is more to this world than he was aware of, with more secrets of the hidden world unfolding.