Crucible James Rollins

James Allan grew up as the sole heir to one of the most powerful duke houses in the kingdom of Solene, with a kind heart that set him apart from his overbearing father. But when his father perished under suspicious circumstances, James’s world unravelled. Betrayed by his beloved wife and closest friends, he watched helplessly as they tore apart his inheritance, leaving him destitute and broken. As he drifted through the depths of despair, a dark alter ego emerged within him—a relentless, shadowed version of himself, driven by hatred and vengeance. This sinister self, whispering at his moments of hesitation, became both a curse and a source of newfound strength, pushing James to embrace his darkest instincts. ................ "They took everything from you," the voice hissed. "And you’re just going to let them walk away?" “I’m not… I can’t.” "Can’t? Or won’t?" The voice sneered. "You’re weak. They need to bleed, James. Take back what’s yours, and let them suffer for every betrayal.” ............. In a world where power and cruelty reign, follow James Allan's descent from a man betrayed to a villain forged by vengeance—a tale of inner darkness, lost kindness, and a battle for control that will change the world forever.

In Between the Lines, Lily Hayes, a guarded writer, meets James Calloway, a charming editor, and their professional collaboration sparks an intense and passionate romance. As boundaries blur and emotions deepen, secrets from James’ past and Lily’s insecurities threaten to tear them apart. Set in the high-stakes world of publishing, this story explores love, vulnerability, and the risk of trusting someone with your heart. Will they find their happy ending, or will their love story remain unwritten?

After being the weakest of all ranks in the academy, James felt lonely cause he had no squad and no friends so he always stay behind during any mission, but his badlucks changed immediately he was paired with an SSS rank squad. on his first mission he lost his life and then was reincarnated but not to another body or as a little kid, he was reincarnated as james who was the highest of all ranks. he wasn't an SSS rank fighter, no he was ranked where the gods where sitted that is ∞. Given a second chance james kept a low profile not wanting to draw attention to himself. * * * * * * Would be dropping 2 chapters per day. so tell me what you think about the story in the comments section thanks.

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The Synders and Thornes had always been the closest of friends. So when Kyra Thorne and James Synders both lost their parents in an accident, twenty-year-old James swore to protect ten-year-old Kyra as though he were her uncle. Twelve years later, Kyra had not only blossomed into a beautiful woman, but she also could no longer ignore the feelings she’d developed for James at nineteen. After three years of struggling to suppress them, she was finally ready to confess. However, what Kyra didn’t know was that James had long discovered her feelings—and had devised the cruelest way to reject her. But, what happened when James unintentionally crossed a line? One thing was certain: Kyra Thorne always got even, even if it meant destroying them both.

Can two rivals work together to solve a case? When an infant is taken from his carriage in broad daylight, missing persons detective, Quaid Valor, must race against the clock to find the child and bring him safely home to his family. Unfortunately, Quaid’s partner isn’t available, and his team is spread thin. Begrudgingly, Quaid must accept the help from his rival, homicide detective Aslan Doyle, if he wants to get the job done. Aslan is Quaid’s opposite in every way. He’s bold, outspoken, arrogant, and the office playboy. And much to Quaid’s chagrin, Aslan seems to have set his sights on Quaid as his next conquest. Quaid doesn’t have time to deal with Aslan’s flirty behavior when he’s trying to solve a case and juggle his cheating ex’s incessant interruptions. It doesn’t matter how attractive Aslan is or the undeniable chemistry they seem to have. Getting involved with Aslan would be a huge mistake. But as tension with the case builds, Quaid keeps forgetting he’s supposed to hate this new partner. Maybe Aslan is exactly the kind of distraction he needs. Temporarily at least. Right? **Temporary Partner is the first in the Valor and Doyle Mysteries. Please view any trigger warnings by using the Look Inside feature

Four rich and handsome brothers up against one girl! Asher, Ashton, Ashley and Ashal are the four quadruplet sons of the Rollins family, the wealthiest family in the country of Danvarr. They’re notorious for being sexy, smart businessmen like their father. The brothers never use their real names in public spaces and all go by ‘Ash Rollins’. They all wear the same hairstyle and swap identities almost all the time. Even their parents can’t always tell them apart. Only the brothers can. Demi is a sweet, hardworking twenty years old girl who works at a book store. When her boyfriend cheats on her because she wanted to wait till marriage, she makes a poor decision to drink for the first time. Her night is so crazy she wakes up at home with a marriage certificate in her hand signed by one Ash Rollins. The problem is she can’t recall much and doesn’t know which of the brothers she married. Typically, all the quads deny her claim and the billionaire family kicks her out of their mansion. Demi’s fate changes when the annulment of the marriage threatens the social image of the Rollins Empire. The family proposes Demi plays their daughter-in-law for a year till the tension blows over. Demi accepts only to teach the quads a lesson. Since her true husband won’t step up, Demi is allowed to choose any of the quads to be her husband. Her ‘real husband silently grows restless seeing her with his brother, but he isn’t the only one falling head over heels for the first daughter-in-law of the Rollins empire. All the brothers compete for Demi’s heart because she’s nothing like the women they’re used to. Will their obsession to win her heart finally tear the brothers apart or will Demi’s big secret do the trick? Which ‘Ash Rollins’ will win the girl in the end?

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Susanna Dewell, an 18 year old from Washington encounters her unprecedented love journey that arises from a lead awkward situation. She falls in love for the first time but she has to undergo the dangers associated with the path she chose. Can she be able to bear all the pain, betrayal, bitterness? Can she handle the expenses of love?

"Your love is not passion without my consent. What your love is...is an attack." °°° Living in a city seized by the rebellion, the Eleven factions of Time, Space and Mind pray to the Goddess Harmonia to maintain balance. War had ended in their defeat, leaving them at the mercy of a people wronged by their actions for five centuries. The Amalgam, the descendants of Humans, and an evolutionary step heading towards unknown potential. However, both sides share a hidden secret, a fourth faction of those who share the blood of both. These dragon shifters, the Draven, are hunted by the Valsari when they succumb to the madness brought on by their connection to the Makhar; titan-like beasts that prowl around the Outerplanes. Deciding to escape that fate altogether, Roan has forcibly prevented himself from ever shifting for years; living inside a body that constantly tries to tear itself apart. Preventing madness was all that mattered, even if it meant death…but then he met Zarion…the boy dumb enough to convince him to step into the light. The Discord Trials, a fight to the death where contestants compete using their wit, skill, charm and strength. Twenty-seven chosen! Only three must return! Is the big bad wolf at fault, or a victim to his own instincts? And can Roan ever forgive the monster cursed by the moon, or, is the love of a mate just too deadly?

[Ding! You have killed the Great Outer God, Azathoth.] [Ding! Do you want to resurrect the dead Outer God and turn him into your puppet?] … After being killed by a ‘stray’ bullet, James wakes up only to find himself reincarnated as a young man with incomplete memories, ‘abandoned’ in a cave with his little sister, Minji. He soon discovers he’s in a world that combines the elements of Beast Master, Eastern Fantasy, and Magical Realism. In this new fantasy realm where the strong are respected and the weak are trampled, James awakens an OP system that can upgrade his rank as long as he has money. Thus, James is determined to become a successful businessman once more, since he also recognizes the potential of leveraging the system’s functions to amass wealth. [Ding! Do you want to refine your pet’s Evolution Pill?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the breakthrough Martial God pill?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the Heavenly Dragon Sword?] …. Later, James also discovers that the ‘earth’ has evolved after dungeons started to appear and towers that rose from the ground, where these connect the earth and the world where James is currently in through space teleportation. Upon returning to ‘earth’ to check the situation there, he finds out that his death wasn’t caused by a ‘stray’ bullet but rather was orchestrated by someone James trusts the most. Follow James on his journey, where he takes revenge on his killer in his first life, and uncovers the mystery of ‘why was he reincarnated into this world and why his family in this life abandoned him and Minji’ while pursuing his new goal of becoming the strongest. ----------------------------------------------------- [WPC August Entry] ALL SUPPORT is appreciated. Don’t hesitate to add it to your library and give Power Stone!!

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Sophia arrives at Excel College, feeling nervous and out of place. She encounters Riya and her clique, who immediately try to intimidate her.Sophia is bullied by Riya's group. Riya, surprisingly, intervenes, forming an unexpected bond with Sophia.Sophia trips and is about to fall. James, seeing the danger, rescues her, instantly becoming the talk of the college.Riya, despite her initial denial, becomes increasingly jealous of the attention Sophia receives from James.Sophia insists to Riya that she has no feelings for James. However, as James showers her with attention, Sophia finds herself inexplicably drawn to him.Riya and James are paired for a dance competition. Riya's frustration with James's inexperience leads to a public argument, further straining their relationship and humiliating Riya.Sophia tries to mend fences between Riya and James, but the damage is done. Riya withdraws from Sophia, hurt and betrayed. Sophia and James, after a series of meaningful encounters, confess their feelings for each other.Sophia grapples with the guilt of keeping her relationship with James a secret from Riya.Sophia eventually confides in Riya about her feelings for James. Riya, initially hurt, eventually accepts their relationship, understanding that true friendship means supporting those you love, even when it's difficult.Sophia and James begin a relationship, facing the challenges of navigating college life, maintaining their friendship with Riya, and overcoming the lingering effects of the past.

One day, James woke up after drunk then he argued with his girlfriend about how he doesn't want any kids while she wanted it. James was so disappointed that his girlfriend went to his bestfriend, Brian, and texted him about their breakups. After months, his girlfriend messaged him to meet again.

Daniel’s life takes a dramatic turn when his father remarries Elise, a vibrant and successful woman in her late 40s, years after the death of Daniel’s mother. The new family dynamic starts smoothly—Elise’s kindhearted nature wins Daniel over, and they settle into a peaceful routine. But Elise’s daughter, Rose, looms like a shadow over their family. At 23, Rose refuses to join them, living independently with her boyfriend in another state. Years later, rumors surface that Rose is moving in with them due to sudden accommodation troubles. When she finally arrives, her presence disrupts the harmony of the household. Rose, bold and unapologetically rebellious, leads a nightlife of clubs and parties, rejecting every effort to bring her into the fold of family prayers and traditions. What begins as resentment and cold indifference between Daniel and Rose soon takes a darker turn. Beneath her arrogance, Daniel discovers a troubled woman carrying deep wounds—and a growing, forbidden attraction between them threatens to upend the fragile bonds of their new family.

Sophie and James, are trapped in a gang-controlled neighborhood. While James endures daily harassment and intimidation, Sophie decides to protect her husband, so she confronts Trey, the gang's charismatic and ruthless leader. Trey offers Sophie a Job for James's safety-but at a price she never expected. As Sophie steps deeper into Trey's dangerous world, she discovers that his intentions go far beyond what she imagined. Torn between loyalty to James and an irresistible pull toward Trey, Sophie faces a choice that could change everything.

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In a bustling town filled with mysteries, aging detective James navigates through a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. He finds only more mysteries and clues no matter where he turns to look. The clock ticks down as the situation grows more dire by the day. As the truth unfolds, James must race against time to uncover the identity of the real killer before they strike again.

In 1980, James Weller's plane crashes in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness, leaving him stranded in a frozen wasteland where survival feels impossible. Battling relentless cold, hunger, and the ever-present threat of predators, James scavenges what he can from the wreckage and sets out on a harrowing journey to find rescue. Along the way, he faces brutal challenges, including a deadly encounter with wolves and the haunting loneliness of isolation. When he stumbles upon an abandoned weather station, James fights to get an old radio working, risking everything to send out a distress call. As the Arctic closes in around him, survival becomes a desperate test of endurance and willpower.

Ryan James is a monster hunter with a dark secret, in this horror action adventure comedy set in a world where the government regulates monster hunting

In an alternate timeline where World War II never occurred, a catastrophic hurricane 15 years ago triggered an unrelenting global blizzard, plunging the world into an era of perpetual winter. Civilizations have collapsed, and survival is a daily struggle against freezing temperatures, dwindling resources, and roaming bands of raiders who prey on the weak.

"Contract Marriage with the Devil Billionaire" follows Emma Caldwell, whose perfect wedding day turns into a nightmare when her fiancé, Alexander Knight, stands her up at the altar. Devastated and humiliated, she flees to a nearby town in search of her estranged sister, only to find herself alone in a run-down motel. There, she meets Andrian Blackwood, a cold and enigmatic billionaire who offers her an unconventional proposal—a contract marriage. Desperate and broken, Emma accepts, unaware that this marriage will entangle her in a world of power, deceit, and dark secrets. Andrian, a man of mystery with a ruthless reputation, harbors his own tragic past. As Emma’s life becomes more intertwined with Andrian’s, she discovers the devastating truth behind Alexander’s betrayal—it was no accident. Andrian’s influence runs deeper than she could have imagined, and soon, she finds herself caught in a dangerous game of power and revenge. Torn between her unresolved feelings for Alexander and the growing attraction to Andrian, Emma must navigate a web of lies, manipulation, and family secrets. As she unravels the truth about the men in her life, Emma is faced with a choice: remain in a marriage built on lies, or risk everything to uncover the truth and reclaim her life. In this tale of love, betrayal, and dark desires, Emma’s journey is just beginning. With each twist and turn, her world is rocked, and she must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice for love and truth.

In a multiverse teetering on the brink of collapse, Kael Ardyn, a young wanderer, stumbles upon a shard of unimaginable power—a fragment of the Prime Echo, the heart of the Nexus that once bound countless realms in harmony. The shard grants him access to the chaotic energies of Resonance, but its power comes with a heavy price: every use brings him closer to unraveling what little balance remains. Pursued by factions with conflicting goals—the zealous Spiral Choir, the enigmatic Reverie Collective, and the ruthless Silent Path—Kael is thrust into a high-stakes conflict. Each faction seeks control of the shards, claiming they alone can restore the Nexus or reshape it to their will. As Kael struggles to master the shard’s volatile power, he encounters Aeris Saelin, a wandering bard with a sharp tongue and a veiled past, whose knowledge of Resonance may hold the key to his survival. Together, they navigate treacherous realms, uncover ancient Stabilizers that once sustained the Nexus, and face the shadowy remnants of the Prime Echo itself—fragments that speak cryptic truths about the Nexus’s fate. But Kael soon realizes the greatest threat may not lie in the factions hunting him or the monstrous Resonance beasts stalking the realms. Instead, it may be within himself: the shard’s voice grows louder with every battle, its will increasingly at odds with his own. As the Nexus deteriorates further, Kael is forced to confront impossible choices. Will he sacrifice everything to restore balance, even if it means destroying himself—or will he succumb to the shard’s power and risk plunging the multiverse into irreversible chaos? The Nexus Requiem blends high-concept fantasy, multiversal intrigue, and layered character drama into an epic tale of survival, betrayal, and self-discovery. With every decision, Kael’s journey reveals not only the truth behind

James thought he had met the perfect girl, however not everything is what it seems

In a world where gods and monsters collide, Troy, the last true vampire, is cast into a crucible of power and chaos. With a thirst for vengeance as sharp as his fangs, he’ll have to navigate a realm where allies are as fleeting as shadows and enemies lurk around every corner. Can the immortal king of vampires rise above the gods themselves? Or will he be devoured by the ravenous Tower, his conquest thwarted by the machinations of those who would see him destroyed?

War! A kingdom in flames! The Kingdom of Albulon has come into intense conflict with multiple houses vying for control of the crown. Massive armies clash and great cities are plundered, none are safe from slaughter. While battles rage all around, the young Abathea must follow her mentor, the Knight Jakob Wren, into the crucible of war that will change the events of the realm forever.

A tortured child, living with horrors of the past. after the others risked their life to let the main character have one. having a life proves more difficult due to his mind in a constant state of blur. will the main character be able to control the state he is in, or will he be forced down to dirt. A simple task is seen too hard for him in this new world. not understanding how this world works, also dealing with the confusion of his mind. he seems that their sacrifice was in vain. will he ever be able to grasp the surroundings around him?, or will the past experience be too much for him?. that is the daily struggle of Five. He finally somewhat gets an understanding of his new life, his past tells him that he is being hunted down. after finally getting a grasp of his new life he he thrown into another one. this one seems more connected with him, while roaming around in the world. Marcus discovers a road leading a to town this town has too many secrets about it. the biggest one is a Statue of A man Name Adamsin will he ever go back to save the rest of the Numbers?. will his past chose a path for his Future? one thing is for certain his path was never in his control or was it?

A story about the luckiest unlucky person in the world. James didn't want to raid the fantastic, yet dangerous tower, as he wanted to study medicine. But after rolling a mysterious power, James is forced to join the army by his dictatorial government. Being a weak boy for his age, James isn't what you'd call fit for the battlefield, as he gets killed on the first expedition inside the tower. However, Faith seems to have a plan for the boy, as his unknown power refused to keep him dead forever.

A man dies and is reincarnated in a new world. LitRpg isekai