Derick Hale

#SYSTEM #GAME #REINCARNATION #REGRESSION ---- [You get a bad ending.] [ Notifications; Special events from developers ] [ New event available] [ Are you willing to follow?] Yes. / No ---- In the RPG “The Luminous Hero of Arvandor,” Kalandra Adytama is trapped in the role of Lucian Hale, an antagonist destined to die at the hands of Cedric Valenhart the player. Rejecting the predetermined ending, Kalandra/Lucian begins a fierce struggle against fate. Utilizing the unpredictable gacha system, he attempts to manipulate the storyline and rewrite his own destiny. Will his luck and clever strategies be enough to avoid a tragic death, or will fate continue to rule the course of his life?

Ashley Coyle had it all. A loving husband, a devoted family, and a seemingly perfect life. But everything shattered the night she walked in on the man she loved entangled with her sister, Samantha. The ultimate betrayal left her broken, but the pain didn’t end there. When Ashley sought solace in her family, they turned their backs on her, choosing to protect their reputation rather than their disgraced daughter. Stripped of her dignity, abandoned, and hunted by unseen enemies, Ashley was left for dead. Yet fate had other plans. Ashley is given a second chance, at a price. Alexandria Hale doesn’t save people out of kindness. He owns them. Now bound to him in a marriage that feels more like a prison, Ashley must navigate his cold commands, brutal lessons, and the unforgiving world of the Hale empire. But obedience is not in her nature. Revenge is coming, and Ashley Hale is no longer the woman they left behind. She will rise, not as a victim but as a storm none of them saw coming. They took everything from her. Now, she’ll make sure they pay.

“Did you perhaps think I would accept you, the runt of the pack as well as someone destined to bring us doom just because you are my mate? If you ever thought so, then you are incredibly naïve.” He said looking down at me condescendingly. “Then just reject me and let me leave the pack please.” I screamed, already at my wits end. “Oh little redhead, do squash whatever hopes you have of running away because, I, the Alpha of the Blue River pack promise that I will never reject you as long as I live. Instead I will make you suffer so much that you will lose whatever courage you have in you to bring doom.” He declared after he grabbed my face and made me look right into his obsidian eyes. Eyes that seem to see through my soul and uncover my deepest darkest desire. Arielle Hale, born on the lunar eclipse and dubbed a child destined to bring woe to the pack narrowly escapes death and is given a chance to live on. She is then brought up as the runt of the pack and abused till she had no will of her own. She has a plan though. Leave the pack on the day of the new Alpha’s coronation and never come back. Her plan is full proof but fate has other plans. Declared as the mate of the newly crowned Alpha, she has no choice but to stay on. Like other tales, there should be a rejection but this Alpha has other plans. Keep your friends closer and your enemies even closer. Lucinda’s world is plunged into a world of chaos, pain, pleasure and surprisingly love. It is soon revealed that the tale is not only Lucinda’s as another person lurks in the shadow. Follow the story of the Cursed Alpha’s Mate as this is not your usual tale but one of twists, turns and surprises.

Through a unexpected incident that led her to getting married to Mr. Devil, a man feared by many, Valeria Hale gets to meet someone who was simply everything she dreamt of in a man, but why the hell did he happen to be her nominal husband's assistant?! Tag along with Valeria as she slowly finds out his true identity and also navigates the treacherous waters of the Capital City where many secrets she had never imagined laid!

[ WARNING MATURE CONTENT] Derick Salvador is a 22-year-old Asian American who was diagnosed with psychopathy at the age of 6, for as long as Derick could remember he had always been fighting battles within himself, trying to keep his demons at bay. Cassandra Wellington is a 20-year-old African American with family issues, she's quite boring to most people but pricks the interest of the one and only Derick Salvador. PS cover picture from Pinterest

Serenity Hale, always known as the goddess of everyone's hearts, participating again and again on TV shows discovers a new side of her after she meets Ayla Watson. Her dreams were always big enough to hold an entire series of breakdowns and sleepless nights. Ayla's dreams weren't that big she just wished to be recognised as an actress, since childhood she acted with her dad in not so popular shows. They're lives are soon going to form a connection.

In a world where Ki is the cornerstone of society, Julian is the youngest son of the powerful Hale family, whose lineage is known for its immense Ki strength. However, Julian is an outcast in his own bloodline. His Ki pool is minimal, and despite years of training, he cannot control itas well as others. While his peers demonstrate remarkable feats of power, Julian struggles with even the simplest of tasks—he can’t enhance his body as others do. In a world where strength equals respect, Julian is seen as weak, useless, and a disappointment to his family. Despite his failings, Julian refuses to give up. He knows the weight of his family’s expectations and the consequences of his weakness, but he is determined to carve his own path. His daily life is filled with the quiet desperation of hiding his incompetence, avoiding confrontations, and trying to maintain the dignity of his name. Though he doesn’t experiment or look for quick fixes, there’s a part of him that refuses to believe he is destined to remain insignificant forever. One fateful day, a catastrophic event shakes the kingdom—a massive disaster strikes, one so immense it disrupts the balance of Ki itself. Amidst the chaos, something inside Julian stirs. The air around him crackles with energy, and for the first time in his life, he feels a shift within his Ki—an unfamiliar sensation, like a force rising up from the deepest corners of his being. His Ki doesn’t surge with power, nor does it become any stronger. But there’s something there, something he can’t comprehend. Julian can feel it, something changing deep within him, but he has no idea what it is yet.

Maya Carter’s life takes a deadly turn the night she answers a call meant for someone else. What should have been an innocent mistake plunges her into a dangerous conspiracy tied to the enigmatic Victoria Hale—a woman who vanished without a trace. With no one to trust, Maya is forced to go on the run, accompanied by her fiercely loyal best friend, Ava, and the unpredictable Reed—a man whose motives remain a mystery. As shadowy hunters close in, they must navigate a web of secrets, betrayals, and half-truths, all while racing to uncover why Victoria’s disappearance holds the key to their survival. But when Maya realizes that the real danger isn’t just the people hunting them—but something much deeper, much darker—she’s left with one burning question: Was answering that call her biggest mistake… or her only way out?

As an orphan, Jared Hale had no one to rely on except himself. His poor status made him the center of mockery in his circle of classmates in his Academy days. He worked in a small store to sustain himself as he attended the Academy. Even though he struggles to survive on his own, he studies hard and maintains his grades without failing, and he's able to graduate without fail. But life is not as easy as it sounds. He still struggles even after years. But just when he was about to give up, a blessing struck down on him as the System recognized him as a host. Now Jared has a generous Money-Maker System. He is out to splurge on his wealth as he pleases and gets revenge on the people from his past.

Since young Halee was diagnosed with an incurable disease that trapped her in a large room with nothing but books and no human company in miles. One day she hears a mystical song and unexpectedly loses all control of her limbs and jumps off the roof of her 40 story building! When she opens her eyes again she finds herself in the same situation, trapped in a cage with no way to escape but this time she's not only in a child's body but she discovers strange powers Watch as she navigates her way through this strange world while unintentionally making herself a harem and a legend

Wyatt hale's life took a turn for the worse after he was blamed for the death of his Foster parents. After the loss of his best friend something awoke in him, some thing sinister. Giving him powers and abilities beyond normal human's comprehension. Now he sets out to defy the heavens, for making his life one misfortune after the other. Little did he know, the harsh truth was yet to come.......

William Hale is a fifteen year old boy with an ordinary life. He's handsome, tall and talented at almost anything he picks up. Except for the odd encounter with the school "honor student" he leads a boringly normal life. However, on a Thursday afternoon, after a less than enticing biology class, William is met with an "invitation" that changes his life forever. {System Message} -You have been selected as one of the few chosen beta testers. Thus, you will be participating in the beta test. Do you consent?- - [Yes] - [No]

Trapped on a billionaire’s private island. A hurricane raging outside. And a passion neither of them saw coming. When fierce environmental scientist Juniper Hale is forced into a reluctant partnership with Adrian Blackwood, a powerful tech mogul who sees the world in numbers and profits, sparks fly and not the good kind. Their partnership is a ticking time bomb, she’s prepared for battle, not romance. Their clashes turn into a war of wills, but when a deadly storm leaves them stranded together, their hatred transforms into something far more dangerous. Secrets from Juniper’s past threaten to unravel her, while Adrian’s empire teeters on the edge of destruction. In a game where trust is a currency neither is willing to spend, will they survive the storm…or be consumed by it.

Asher Hale a lonely aloof young man who got rid of the shackles and proved himself As The Asher not the young master of the richest Family of the country. At age of 16 the revelations changed dynamic of his life. Ava Lee a smart, pampered girl of lee household with an elite class she is determined and stubborn. Fate were already intertwined. It was matter of time to realize how important the other person is. __________________ The end. I Won! laughing maniacally he sweep his gaze around. and The follower praised and congratulated him. lets celebrate he said once again as he popped the cork of one the best wine from his collection. Not knowing it would be last drink he will enjoy. ——————— Are you nervous said Ava Why replied Asher You are meeting your family after such a long time. Huh Family but you are my family he said cheekily. Yes she is, The only one who could melt thousand years old glacier and bring out a new him. His only family. ------------------- Dive in to see story of our leads. Hope you all enjoy *Cover taken from Pinterest.*

CEO Azriel Hale Evanders, 33 and a playboy heartthrob in the making. No one would believe that a baby-faced man like him is the current CEO of the world-renowned group of companies that was previously run by his father. Nesryn Aelin Lorcan, 30, Azriel's secretary of 2 years, managed to keep her womanizer boss in check. She also helped in keeping the company afloat, her responsibility is to make sure the CEO does his job right. Follow the story of Nesryn Lorcan as she turn Azriel to a proper ruler.

Shame on the person who finds joy only in hurting others. Pity the one who kills without mercy and calls it justice. Uranus Hale—Norway's most feared serial killer—has finally met his match. With hundreds of lives taken by his own hands, his luck has run out. Cornered in a bakery with 25 hostages, the police wait outside, ready to end his crimes. Hale knows what’s coming. A trial means certain execution. Rather than let the government take his life, he chooses to end it himself. The explosion ripped through the bakery, fire burning his skin. Pain filled his body, and then—darkness. But his story wasn’t over. Hale wakes up in a strange place, in a new body—the Slave Master, a crazed leader of a violent cult in another world. At first, it feels like a second chance to live out his evil desires. But this world doesn’t allow villains to thrive. If Hale wants to survive, he must face the consequences of his actions. Change won’t be easy, and the heroes of this world will stop at nothing to destroy him if he stays on the same path. What seems like another chance to do harm may turn out to be his ultimate punishment. Will he learn to be better, or will he face an end even worse than death?

In the quaint village of Maplewood, the arrival of the enigmatic and wealthy bachelor Mr. Theodore Ashford ignites a flurry of matrimonial ambitions, particularly within the Woodhouse family. Mrs. Eleanor Woodhouse, a determined matriarch, schemes to secure a match between Ashford and one of her three daughters: the sharp-witted Eliza, the romantic Marianne, or the bookish Clara. Ashford’s aloof demeanor and mysterious past, however, intrigue Eliza, who suspects he harbors secrets darker than his imposing estate, Willowmere Hall. As the Woodhouses navigate societal balls and calculated encounters, tensions rise with the arrival of Ashford’s ailing sister, Margaret Hale, whose fragile health and cryptic remarks hint at a family legacy marred by debt and scandal. Eliza’s curiosity deepens when she discovers burned letters and cryptic notes from Ashford, unraveling a web of blackmail tied to their father’s gambling debts and a deadly duel. The shadowy creditor Corbyn threatens to expose Margaret’s illicit past—a secret involving a child born from a forbidden affair in Italy—unless Ashford surrenders Willowmere. Determined to save Ashford’s family from ruin, Eliza joins him on a perilous journey to London and Naples, forging an unlikely alliance. Their quest reveals shocking truths: Margaret’s presumed-dead daughter, Alessandra, may still be alive, and Corbyn’s machinations extend beyond extortion to vengeance. Risking scandal and danger, Eliza and Ashford confront Corbyn in a deadly showdown, aided by a streetwise orphan named Jem, whose fate becomes entwined with theirs. Amidst arson, betrayal, and a race against time, Eliza and Ashford’s partnership evolves into a passionate bond, challenging his pride and her independence. Sacrifices mount as Margaret’s final act of redemption exposes a decades-old conspiracy, culminating in a bittersweet resolution. The novel closes with Eliza and Ashford, scarred but unbroken, embarking on a uncertain future—their trust in each other the only certainty in a world of thorns and fleeting hope. **Themes:** Pride, redemption, societal ambition, and the transformative power of love amidst secrets and sacrifice.

Derick was obsessed with a kingdom-building game, spending all his free time expanding his empire and conquering new lands. But one night, after leaving work, everything changed. The game’s admins gave him a “gift”—they pulled him into the game itself. Now, he was no longer just a player. He was a Lustbound King. But this wasn’t a blessing—it was a curse. If he didn’t have sex multiple times a day, his health would rapidly decline, filling him with unbearable pain until he died. Thankfully, he had the power to summon beautiful women to his kingdom, each appearing with a natural sense of loyalty toward him. However, loyalty wasn’t permanent. He had to prove himself as a worthy leader—offering love, trust, and care. If he failed, his summons could turn against him. But his harem main job wasn't for pleasure. Each summon had a role—some built and maintained his base, others designed weapons, gathered resources, or fought by his side. His rule extended beyond his kingdom, forcing him to venture into new worlds, where he had to clear floors—each with its own story, dangers, and rewards. Derick had always dreamed of ruling a kingdom. Now he had one. But keeping it—and surviving—was a whole new challenge.

When Rowan Hale stumbles upon an ancient, worn-out book, he expects nothing more than useless pages filled with forgotten lore. But as he opens it, a blinding light pulls him into a world beyond his wildest imagination-a realm brimming with magic, peril, and mystery. Stranded in the strange town of Stagpeak, Bash quickly discovers that this world is not only unfamiliar but filled with hidden dangers lurking in the shadows. As he struggles to understand his newfound powers and the golden orb of light that has fused with his very being, Rowan embarks on a quest for answers. With whispers of monsters, orc armies, and dark forces gathering in the countryside, his journey leads him deeper into the heart of a magical world where nothing is as it seems. Along the way, he forms unexpected alliances and faces life-threatening dangers, all while trying to uncover the truth behind the powerful magic he now holds. Will Rowan find his way home, or is his destiny forever bound to this strange, otherworldly dimension? In A World Beyond the Pages, the line between reality and magic blurs, and one young man's adventure is only just beginning.

Aaron Grace thought his life was dull—just work, sleep, and the occasional binge of a cheesy visual novel. But after finishing A Court of Eternal Blossoms, he wakes up in the body of Lysander Hale, the forgettable 10th love interest destined for rejection by the game’s heroine. Refusing to play along with the script, Aaron sets his sights on the story’s most misunderstood character: Anastasia Corvelle, the cold and cunning villainess. Armed with his wit, charm, and a sarcastic streak, Aaron plans to rewrite his role, win Anastasia’s heart, and prove that villains deserve happy endings too. In a world of romance, intrigue, and plot twists, can Aaron defy fate and tame the villainess? Or will he fall victim to the game’s cruel narrative?

Daniel and Mia are two people who might never meet. But would they really meet? That is the question. Two people who know and understand each other. A perfect couple but there is one problem, they are still strangers to each other..... This is a story of Daniel Lester and Mia Hales, two people who met one another online. Both agreed to remain anonymous but will they be able keep this promise? Will the yearning for one another let them meet or will they be like the millions of others? This is the story of two strangers who found solitude in one another.

Warning: This novel is R-18, it contains sexually explicit scenes, mature language, and boy-to-boy romance. ••• Armando is a long time boyfriend of a gay senior high student. He will risk everything and does sacrifice just to show his love and let it feel to his sweetheart, Hale. This is a love story where the antagonist and second leading man whose love is more genuine and sincere. "What I hated the most when I realized the fact that MY BOSS IS INLOVED WITH HIS GAY SECRETARY." And that gay secretary is Hale. How can he deal with this? How can he fight his love if his love rival is a million times wealthier than him?

Season 2 Luan has returned to Rivercity to compete in the Awakening test, making him the new Time Conjurer Wizard, along with his cousin Derick, now an Elemental Hunter working for the DSO, who hunt down escaped demons who kidnap humans for various purposes, Luan and Derick are Descendants of Demons and only by being a descendant can he confront them and discover the true purpose of these kidnappings, but Luan hides some secrets, and his real reason for having taken the Awakening test, is he a trustworthy person or not so trustworthy. Please, read Season 1- School Time The Beggining

The cathedral was a stunning sight, adorned with exquisite floral decorations that did nothing but added to it's grandeur. "We are here today," The priest began, his tone rich and commanding. "To witness the union of Manuel and Yvette in holy matrimony". "Before we proceed, if there is anyone here who knows of any lawful impediment to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace" . . . . . . "I object!". " On what grounds do you object, young man?". This marriage cannot proceed as it would be unlawful. A married woman cannot marry again not when I , her husband is still hale and healthy". Yvette Jasmin, a rising and well-known actress was over the moon about her upcoming wedding. She flew to Paris for her bachelorette party with her friends, however while drunk she haphazardly married an unknown guy who turns out to be her Brother-in-law, the man who had secretly harbored feelings for her for decades. But now entangled, he couldn't help it. Crashing her wedding was another thing, possessively claiming her was another. Whosoever wanted to get to her would have to pass through this wife slave husband.

"I’m not here to fit in, I’m here to stand out. When the lights are brightest and the pressure’s crushing, that’s when I shine." On the cracked courts of Pinehill, Jaden "Silk" Hunter was a king. His ankle-breaking crossovers, no-look passes, and thunderous dunks made him a streetball legend. But when a scholarship pulls him into the unforgiving world of Ironwood Academy, the country’s most prestigious basketball powerhouse, Jaden learns that talent isn’t enough. At Ironwood, the court is a battlefield, every teammate is a rival, and Coach Grayson Hale rules with an iron fist. The flashy, unpredictable style that made Jaden a legend on the streets is seen as reckless and immature here. His teammates doubt him, his coach benches him, and the media begins to whisper: Is "Silk" all show and no substance? But Jaden isn’t here to play by anyone else’s rules. With his pride on the line and the weight of his hometown’s expectations on his shoulders, he’s determined to prove that style and substance can coexist that you can rewrite the game and still come out on top. When rival prodigies, team betrayals, and mounting pressure push him to the edge, Jaden must rise beyond raw talent and show everyone that greatness isn’t just about playing the game, it’s about playing the Game Above Game. Will Jaden rise to the top, or will the weight of greatness bring him crashing down?

Luan and his mother Ana about 1 year ago returned to the city of Rivercity, at the invitation of his paternal grandfather Han Becker, to come and study at his ST High School and to be trained with his cousin Derick for the Awakening Test that is about to arrive, because Rivercity is not just an ordinary city, it is an ancient city that has been evolving and becoming very modern over time, but it hides a lot of secrets, so it can be very dark secrets, and then necessarily needs to do a new Test to be chosen the new Conjurer Magician and the Elemental Hunter, Will Luan and Derick pass this test, and managed to unravel the secrets and mysteries of Rivercity-? I'll be back in Season 2- to be released in 2024, in the meantime follow a parallel story to School Time -The Beginning, Old Times, please don't stop following :))

Miley's life fell apart on the night of her 19th Birthday. The celebration was tainted by the business of betrayal. At the party, Miley's drink was spiked, and when she felt ill, she staggered out of the room, only to stumble upon a conspiracy between her boyfriend and her sister. She had always known that her sister didn't love her. but what she hadn't expected was that her boyfriend, whom she had always trusted, was also in cahoots with her. Realization stung sharper than the cold air outside as she discovered their cruel intentions to humiliate her. Overwhelmed and betrayed, she found refuge in an unfamiliar room. But fate, it seemed, had a cocktail of sorrows lined up for her. In the room she sought refuge in was Logan Pierce. This man, a dominant and arrogant person, and her boyfriend's uncle were known to be a living nightmare for those who would cross his path. Under the influence of drugs, they slipped into a night, and he took her for the first time in ways she wished she could forget. Waking up to a world where accusations were hurled at her from all corners, her family turned their backs on her. Placating Logan seemed to have ranked higher than standing up for Miley, their own blood. Disowned and discarded, Miley found herself abandoned on the relentless, heartless streets. Years later, she had blossomed into the U.S. manager of Hales company. During a business meeting, she stumbled upon Logan once again. But the passing years had erased Miley's face from Logan's memory, arousing within him a curiosity and fascination for this elusive lady director. unable to recall the tragic past, Logan felt unwarranted anger towards Miley as he continuously evaded her- thus beginning their forbidden dance of desire yet again.

Deamon Hale, the 30-year-old CEO of Hale’s Empire, is a force to be reckoned with—an irresistible blend of charm, intellect, and unrelenting power. With his striking good looks and razor-sharp mind, he’s the man everyone admires but few dare to challenge. Known for his playboy lifestyle, Deamon is as captivating as he is unpredictable. Beneath the surface, however, lies an unyielding devotion to his family, a bond so sacred that any threat against them is met with consequences far worse than death. Once a man of peace and contentment, Deamon’s life was turned upside down by the devastating loss of his younger brother, Aiden. That single tragedy ignited a fire in him that burns brighter with every passing day. Now driven by an unrelenting desire for justice, Deamon is determined to track down Aiden’s killer and make them suffer a punishment so cruel, so agonizing, that death would seem like a release—a release Deamon will never grant. This is a man fueled by vengeance, bound by loyalty, and unstoppable in his pursuit of retribution. Jenny Lawrence, a 20-year-old beauty with a heart of gold, radiates innocence and kindness. Her gentle nature often makes her a target for those who take advantage of her compassion. As the eldest daughter of Mr. Lawrence, she carries herself with grace and dignity. But Jenny’s world spiraled into chaos when she was inexplicably entangled in the murder case of a powerful billionaire—a man she had never met or even laid eyes on. What was once a peaceful life turned into a living nightmare, as she found herself fighting to prove her innocence in a web of lies, danger, and intrigue.

In a near-future society, Digital Echoes follows Ava Sinclair, a bioethicist grappling with the moral complexities of a groundbreaking technology that allows individuals to upload their consciousness into digital avatars, promising eternal life and limitless exploration. As she navigates the excitement of the Nexus Innovation Conference and engages with Nathaniel Hale, the visionary behind the project, Ava is torn between the alluring prospect of digital immortality and the profound questions it raises about identity, humanity, and the essence of self. As she joins Nathaniel's team, Ava must confront the ethical dilemmas of a world where memories can be shared, experiences can be manipulated, and the line between life and death blurs, ultimately challenging her understanding of what it truly means to be alive.

In an alternate history where the Axis powers won World War II, the world is controlled by a sinister new regime, casting a shadow over civilization. This dystopian society is ruled with an iron fist by a totalitarian government that has crushed the spirit of resistance. However, a small group of rebels continues to fight in the shadows, determined to take down the new Axis government and restore freedom to the world. The protagonist, Jonas Hale, is a seasoned soldier and leader of a covert group of resistance fighters. Driven by a deep sense of justice and fueled by the belief that the Axis regime must fall, Jonas embarks on a series of high-risk missions with his loyal team. They strike critical targets, disrupt the regime's operations, and make bold efforts to dismantle the government from within. Along the way, Jonas is hailed as a hero, his leadership and courage keeping the flame of hope alive among his allies.