Rival

Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, what could possibly go wrong? Everything! This is the story of Ava Harley, a young student on a scholarship in one of the best higher institutions in the country. Off school hours, she worked part-time to take of herself and her little brother after the death of their parents. But an accidental encounter at her workplace marked the beginning of the spiraling events in her life which put her in the path of the heirs of two powerful rival families and their dramas. Live the tale, and tell the story.

When fiery, ambitious Isabella Carter clashes with arrogant yet brilliant Alexander Blackwood, sparks fly—but not in a good way. As rivals in the corporate world, they stop at nothing to sabotage each other. But when fate forces them into an unexpected partnership, the line between hate and love begins to blur. Will their hatred burn into something deeper, or will their pride keep them apart forever?

When her business and the gallery she inherited from her mother burn to the ground, Nicolette Voss is determined to rebuild—and get revenge on her father. She turned to her father’s rival, Julius Allens, for an alliance, only to find that his son, Alaric, is now the new CEO. Alaric is willing to help, but on one condition—she must be his wife for a year. They called him Ruthless Alaric after an infamous incident 6 years ago. Alaric is back in town, and so are the crumbs of his past. But he is determined to change everything with a wife. He has his hidden agenda. She needs her revenge. But will this marriage between storm and steel survive the heat? Or will deep secrets beyond their control destroy them both?

“A world of magic, a mind of machine—one destiny to change them all.” In a world where magic and technology have become intertwined, power is everything. At the age of ten, every child undergoes the Awakening—a moment when their magical abilities are revealed. For Kael, however, the Awakening is different. Instead of the rush of magic that others feel, his body is flooded with a cold, calculating hum—the activation of an AI. But this AI is not just a tool. It is a mentor, holding secrets, mysteries, and perhaps the key to understanding the very world Kael lives in. As Kael grapples with the nature of his connection to this ancient entity, he begins to uncover not only the depth of its knowledge but also the potential within himself. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Kael dives deeper into the mysteries of both magic and machine. His desire for knowledge becomes a guiding force, but it also leads him into dangerous territories, forcing him to question everything he thought he knew about his world. Kael is not alone in his quest. A rival—someone with knowledge of a past life—emerges, and their paths collide in ways neither could have anticipated. The rival’s motives are unclear, but their rivalry will push Kael to his limits. As Kael grows stronger, his bond with the AI deepens, and the stakes rise. An unseen force threatens everything—something bigger than magic, bigger than technology. A force that neither Kael nor his rival can fully comprehend. Can Kael navigate this perilous world, grow beyond his limits, and rise to a challenge he never expected? The journey will shape him, the AI, and the very fate of their world

Blurb: Freya Kael has spent her life on the edges of the Whiteclaw Pack, orphaned and outsider with no claim to a name or power. Her life has been one of survival, with no family, friends, or purpose. That changes the day she learns her fated mate is none other than Finnick Logan the strong and feared Alpha of the Whiteclaw Pack. Freya’s heart swells with hope, but her world shatters when Finnick openly rejects her, calling her weak and unworthy of his name. Devastated and cast aside, Freya is forced into hiding. But Freya soon finds that her fate has much more in store. Alone and fragile, she finds she holds a secret power, one linked to a famous werewolf family long thought dead. This power could tip the balance of the werewolf world. With rival packs seeking her out and her powers getting stronger, Freya must decide whether to rise to this calling or let her hate for Finnick consume her. As secrets unravel, Finnick finds himself pulled back to Freya, haunted by his past choices and family betrayals. But with a rival pack threatening their survival and an old enemy reawakening, they may have to join despite the pain between them. Can Freya forgive the mate who destroyed her, and can Finnick redeem himself before he loses everything including Freya?

After dying in an accident with his little sister, Kenji wakes up in the body of the young duke, a powerful but widely despised official in the Camelot Empire. Everyone sees him as a cunning traitor who manipulated the young Empress's rise to power. But he just want to survive. The story follows Kenji as he navigates dangerous court politics while trying to shed his predecessor's villainous reputation. Though the emoress suspect and resent him, she can't eliminate him without risking her own position against rival factions.

Ethan Carter was a failed fantasy author who died overworked and bitter. When he wakes up in the world of his own unfinished novel, he finds himself reborn as Darius Wycliffe, a weak and arrogant noble fated to be killed by the protagonist, Lucien Ashford, the Archmage’s Disciple. But Ethan refuses to die so easily. Armed with his knowledge of the world’s secrets and a unique ability to rewrite spells, he dives into the forbidden magic he once created but never fully explored. As he grows stronger, he uncovers terrifying truths about the world he thought he knew. To survive, Ethan must defy destiny, master the deadliest of magics, and challenge the very hero he once wrote to be unbeatable. But what happens when the lines between hero and villain start to blur?

Susu, a hard-working woman, accidentally finds herself in a novel set in the 1980s, stepping into the shoes of an unlikeable female lead who was resented by everyone in the family compound for causing endless trouble. She became Su Er Ya, the demon sister who threatens her husband to divorce if he dares to adopt the orphan of a comrade-in-arms. With such an unfavorable start, watch how she turns the tide. From selling braised goods to opening a restaurant, her career thrives, and in turn she becomes beloved and known for her magnanimous personality. Lu Xiaoting, a stern public security officer, realizes that the once lazy and gluttonous woman who took advantage of others has changed. Lu Xiaoting, embracing his wife: "Wife, don't be mad, I was wrong!" Susu, looking at the man with broad shoulders and a commanding presence reminiscent of a modern-day celebrity, smiles sweetly. She triumphs by mastering the culinary arts. Witnessing the transformation, their son Xiaoyu leads the three little 'turnip heads', Su's adorable children, who pout and complain about their father taking their mother away yet again. Whining, "Hate it, Daddy took Mommy away again!" "Ugh, Daddy really...!" "Big brother, we want Mommy." The young boy comforts the three younger siblings gently: "Be good, Dad and Mom will be back soon."

SINOPSE DO TRADUTOR Qingyun Zi foi traído e assassinado. Justamente quando ele pensou que tudo estava acabado, ele acorda em um novo corpo; o corpo de um jovem frívolo chamado Ye Yuan. Enquanto ele embarca em uma nova vida, ele luta para lidar com a perda de entes queridos, bem como aceitar sua nova identidade. Insatisfeito com seu destino, Ye Yuan resolve trilhar seu caminho de volta ao topo enquanto esconde sua identidade de seus antigos inimigos enquanto planeja sua vingança. Como ele reviveu? Será que ele será exposto e morrerá novamente com inúmeros arrependimentos? Havia um mentor intelectual por trás de tudo isso? Com todas essas perguntas e mais em seu coração, Ye Yuan resolve buscar respostas enquanto descobre uma trama mais sombria por trás de tudo.

A tale of three and a journey of one. A man who doesn't remember his very own name starts to embark on a journey to unravel the secrets of the past. Rivals, foes and even exes of the past haunt as be still tries to retrieve fragments. As he discovers more things about himself, he realizes that he may not be what he thinks he is. Weekly Chapter Releases: 8:00 A.M. (G.S.T) Chapter 6 will be delayed.

After leaving her job as a medical nurse to become a Hollywood star, Emily was betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, let down by her company, and was drowned by a jealous rival. Miraculously, she woke up in in her own body, on the day after her school graduation. With the knowledge of the future at her disposal, she embarked on her journey to become the topmost superstar.

Di dunia yang semakin modern, permainan tradisional mulai terlupakan. Namun, di tengah hingar-bingar olahraga populer, ada satu permainan yang kembali mencuri perhatian: Archa-BOi-sebuah permainan strategi, ketangkasan, dan keberanian yang terinspirasi dari boi-boian, berkembang menjadi olahraga kompetitif di tingkat nasional. Jati, seorang siswa yang masuk SMA di Madiun Wengker, awalnya ingin berjuang sebagai Builder dan menjadi MVP ditingkat Nasional. Namun, realitanya klub sekolahnya nyaris dibubarkan karena kekurangan anggota, ia bertekad untuk membangunnya kembali. Berbekal kecerdasan dan insting strateginya sebagai seorang Builder, ia mulai mencari pemain-pemain berbakat untuk bergabung.Namun, perjalanan menuju Merdeka Cup, turnamen Archa-BOi paling bergengsi tingkat SMA di Indonesia, tidaklah mudah. disisi lain, Sahabat-sahabat lamanya semasa SMP telah memilih jalan masing-masing-beberapa bergabung dengan tim-tim besar seperti Jakarta Blades dan Yogyakarta Royals, bahkan Bali Leaks sementara yang lain harus menghadapi kenyataan hidup yang keras.Dengan tim yang dipenuhi pemain baru dan semangat yang nyaris padam, Jati harus membuktikan bahwa Madiun Wengker masih punya taji. Di hadapannya, berdiri rival-rival tangguh, termasuk sahabat masa kecilnya yang kini menjadi lawan di lapangan.Bisakah Jati dan timnya menembus persaingan ketat, menghadapi para pemain terbaik di negeri ini, dan mengembalikan kejayaan Archa-BOi di Madiun?Sebuah perjalanan penuh gairah, persahabatan, dan persaingan dimulai. Ini bukan hanya tentang kemenangan-ini tentang membangun kembali warisan yang hampir punah.

 “I reject you, Jacqueline! You are not worthy to be my mate and the Luna of this Pack!” Alpha Gabby shouted at me. “But I never did…” I tried, but he stopped me halfway. “One more word from you, and I will have your tongue cut off!” Gabby said angrily. I have been rejected. _ _ _ _ _ _  Gabby and Jacqueline were the sweetest couples of their time. After they met during a one-night stand, they fell in love and eventually became mates. Gabby was an Alpha, making Jacqueline a Luna. But their relationship suffers a collision when Gabby is manipulated by his friends and family. He rejects Jacqueline, but he never falls out of love with her. The same applies to Jacqueline. Jacqueline is tormented after this incident, but she eventually comes across Nathan, a kind Alpha. She finds out she is pregnant with Gabby's child, but Nathan chooses to take care of her and her unborn baby. Eventually, Gabby wants Jacqueline back, but Nathan wants her to stay with him. Both Alphas are ready to be at loggerheads to have Jacqueline. What will be her choice? What will be the aftermath of her choice?

In Forge of Fate, Kalem, a young blacksmith with a unique gift for forging perfectly balanced weapons, discovers a legendary material that draws the attention of powerful forces across a fractured world. As ancient races like Elves, Dwarves, and Humans vie for control of magical resources and hidden secrets, Kalem finds himself at the center of a brewing conflict. His obsession with rare materials and his newfound discovery could either forge peace or ignite a war. With rival factions closing in, Kalem’s craftsmanship will shape the fate of the world—whether for good or ill.

Asin and Oliver were living a lavish lifestyle thanks to their family fortune..from the outside looking in. But it was a part of a whole.. Their other lives involving fast cars, illegal racing scene, dangerous rivals and Unknowns .. and now marriage? Yet there is such a thing as the perfect plan for even such a situation is there not? This is not that plans story.

In a world of darkness and betrayal, Claudine, a captivating human girl, is torn between her adoptive werewolf family and two rival alphas, Denzel and Reid. As she battles the torment of her family and the seductive power of the corrupt alpha, Claudine must make a fateful choice: loyalty or love, family or destiny. Will she find the strength to forge her own path, or will she be consumed by the shadows that surround her?

Reincarnation: When an Otaku Gets Reincarnated follows Sora, an otaku reborn as Lorien in a fantasy world. Unlike typical overpowered protagonists, he has no special abilities—just determination and struggle. With rivals pushing him to his limits, he must carve his own path to greatness.

Killed On The Roof Top On Her Wedding Day By Her Just-Wedded-husband,Jasmine Trevor begged for a second chance at life. As If The Universe Heard Her Plea,Jasmine Trevor Was Reborn To Two Days Before Her Wedding With Jack Raven. This Life,She Vowed To Change Her Fate While Face Slapping Jack And Get A Sweet Revenge. What Would Be The Perfect Face-Slapping Than Getting Married To His Rival?? Jasmine Went Ahead With The Wedding,on the aisle,she took everyone by surprise by introducing a new groom while she had security men throw Jack Out Of The Hall. A Villian Was Made. Getting Married To The Infamous Billionaire Monster Who Was Tagged As The Killer Of His Parents,Jasmine Was In For A Ride She Never Bargained For. Jasmine’s Taste For Revenge Made Her Get Entangled With The Sadistic Billionaire Who Has A Very Dark Past,One That Might Cloud Her….Thrust Into His Endless Abyss Through A Contract Marriage, Jasmine Was Stuck With Kingsley Elm—-Who Saw Her As His Possession. An Asset And His Obsession. “Be Tame,Little Vengeful Wife. You’re Mine Now.”

“Everything is a game, Roberto, and right now, you’re losing.” Bella, for all her beauty and strength, is the one person who could bring him down. He’s built an empire on blood, sweat, and ruthless decisions. Roberto, a ruthless drug lord, at the top of his game, married to Bella, the daughter of a rival mafia family. Their marriage seems to be built on love and power, but when Roberto begins an affair, the balance between their two families starts to crumble. The fight is more than a revenge for infidelity.

Stella Parker, an ambitious businesswoman at the peak of her career at the age of 25 was determined to make a name for herself while refusing to accept any form of defeat... she wanted to be the absolute best in everything, especially when it came to the greedy world of 'business'. Her outspoken personality and sassy character no doubt earned her a measure of fame amid rivals in the industry. But when it came to the famous Los Angeles-based hot and devilishly charming CEO, Ethan Woods, he understood the true meaning of persuasion by force... to seize one's own power. Because of his aggressive behavior and obstinate demeanor, he was indeed quite popular among those in the business circle. With these two dominating personalities going head to head, one despising woman and the other rejecting the mere thought of falling in love, what will be the outcome of their story? Will they be able to continue as sworn rivals, battling fierce competition at every corner? Or will they hopelessly surrender to the desires of the heart? Follow the exciting journey of a contract among two CEOS in... "LOVE or VENGENCE."

Di sebuah sekolah yang lebih mirip medan pertarungan daripada tempat belajar, Nana Aoi—putri dari seorang ketua Yakuza—harus menghadapi kenyataan pahit. Cintanya kepada Yuki Kaze, seorang pria yang telah mengisi hatinya, berubah menjadi rasa sakit saat ingatan Yuki menghilang. Demi mempertahankan Yuki di sisinya, Ayaka Ito, seorang gadis yang juga mencintainya, mengambil kesempatan atas amnesia Yuki. Ayaka bukan hanya sekadar rival cinta bagi Nana, tapi juga seseorang yang mendapat tugas dari ayah Nana sendiri untuk melindunginya. Dengan posisi yang sulit, Ayaka menikmati setiap momen bersama Yuki, sementara Nana harus menanggung luka di hatinya. Di sisi lain, Yuna dan Yui tetap setia menemani Nana, memberikan dukungan di tengah keterpurukannya. Namun, keadaan semakin memburuk ketika Nana harus menghadapi duel brutal melawan Kexin Yue, pemimpin kelas dua. Kekalahan Nana dari Kexin membuatnya terluka parah, dan ia pun harus dirawat di rumah sakit.

Dante was an ageless warlock who had been going from one battle to another for hundreds of years. Following a chaotic encounter with an evil god, Dante unintentionally activates a contract with a demon, thrusting him into the modern world. Resolved to live a peaceful life, his intentions are halted when he finds himself in the middle of a conflict among rival mafia factions—dabbling with the ominous demonic magic that he knows best. _____________________ [WSA 2024 Entry] More artwork on: caracasm.carrd.co

In the violent underworld of 1969 Japan, a woman known as Pacifist carves her path through blood and chaos. Haunted by a dark past, she moves through the streets with ruthless precision, leaving fear in her wake. As gangs, law enforcement, and shadowy rivals close in, the line between predator and prey blurs. In a city ruled by power and betrayal, survival means embracing the monster within.

【The Ultimate Special Forces Book】The Strongest Soldier King, casting a tiger's gaze over all rivals, fought for the country, and drew his sword for the people. He would rather die standing than live kneeling, without regrets or complaints! This is a man's book! This is a story of fiery blood!

Once a ruthless dictator, Zhao Min dies betrayed—only to awaken in a world ruled by sects and cultivators. Stripped of power but not his mind, he refuses to bow. Granted a system that rewards leadership, he builds his own sect—not with brute strength, but with strategy, manipulation, and control. But rival factions want him crushed, powerful cultivators dismiss him, and old enemies lurk in the shadows. They think him weak. They are wrong. Zhao Min will rise again—not as a mere cultivator, but as a ruler. And this time, he will not be betrayed.

In a world where hunters brave deadly dungeons for fortune and glory, Sung-min and his friends are lowly E-rank hunters struggling to survive. When a routine mission goes wrong, they awaken a mysterious power tied to ancient systems, transforming them into something more than ordinary hunters. But as they grow stronger, they uncover a dark conspiracy that threatens their world. With rival hunters, powerful guilds, and demonic forces standing in their way, the group must navigate a dangerous path of betrayal, sacrifice, and self-discovery.

When Livia Conti's mafia boss father is assassinated, her world explodes into a maelstrom of treachery and vengeance. Protected by the enigmatic ex-CIA agent Ethan, she navigates a dangerous web of rival families and forbidden passions. A romance with Leo, leader of the Marino family, complicates her quest for justice, but the truth is a deadly weapon. As the mysterious Unifier manipulates events from the shadows, Livia must confront betrayal, uncover devastating secrets, and choose between love, loyalty, and the ruthless pursuit of power.

Anggoro yang berwajah sangat tampan adalah seorang pemimpin geng gagak yaitu geng mafia yang cukup banyak anggotanya, Anggoro juga sangat terkenal kejam dan sadis terhadap musuh-musuhnya hingga ditakuti olah geng lainya. Anggoro juga tak segan-segan menghabisi satu keluarga dari ketua geng rivalnya itu, tiba-tiba terdengar suara bayi menangis dari dalam kamar, Anggoro juga tidak segan-segan ingin menghabisi bayi tersebut. Karena melihat wajah bayi itu yang sangat lucu dan polos hati Anggoro pun tersentuh, saat Anggoro menarik pelatuk senjata apinya Anggoro tak sanggup melakukannya dan meninggalkannya. Saat dia beranjak pergi Anggoro selalu memikirkan bayi tersebut pada akhirnya Anggoro kembali lagi untuk mengambil dan merawat bayi itu disitulah kehidupan Anggoro berubah.

The Great Qin Empire is a sweeping historical novel chronicling the rise and fall of the Qin state. Emerging from the ferocious competition among rival warlords, the Qin Empire established a powerful, unified dynasty and pioneered a new Iron Age civilization. Yet it lasted only 15 years, vanishing like a fleeting meteor. Within this dramatic historical arc lie countless legendary tales of heroes, statesmen, and their intertwined fates-noble or wicked, heroic or ordinary-all composing a grand historical symphony. The social framework and cultural traditions forged by the Qin Empire continue to shape Chinese life today, forming a cornerstone of the nation's spiritual identity. The Qin Empire rose through ruthless competition, embodying the pragmatic, innovative spirit of its era. It championed legalism, sweeping reforms, centralized governance, and relentless state-building. Over 160 years and six generations of rulers, it achieved a revolutionary transformation, unifying China and ushering in a new Iron Age civilization that redefined agricultural society. This monumental literary work vividly portrays Qin's arduous journey from near-collapse to dominance during the Warring States period (475-221 BCE). Beginning with Duke Xiao of Qin, the state pursued reforms and modernization through generations of unyielding effort, ultimately conquering rival states to unify China.

Business Rival... Competitor... Enemies to each other... That's how their relationship is described by the public. Both have talents and an eye for business. Handsome and pretty, sophisticated and gentlemanly. both are the epitome of perfection. Yet, with an issue related to business arises, both are forced to cooperate, and that is the start of how they find one another attractive and far from the profile they imagine it would be.