Alan Ritchson

Jaden lived an ordinary life. This was the life that he had lived for several years now. This kind of life was one that had existed ever since the death of his parents. His parents died in an accident, leaving him an orphan. The moment that his parents died, his uncles came over and took over everything that was supposed to be taken by him. He tried going to court, trying to see if he could get back the wealth that belonged to his family, but due to the connections that his uncles possessed, he did not succeed. Completely abandoned by his relatives and friends that existed before the death of his parents, Jaden was left to fend for himself. He managed to get a job as a bouncer in a club. But as a coincidence, he ended up irritating someone that he was not supposed to offend. And with that, he was beaten and left in an alley to die. But it was at that exact moment that out of nowhere, he was bitten by a dog. Jaden could not believe it. He had never expected that he was going to die just like this. And even before dying from the wounds that he had suffered from the beating, he was going to be infected by rabies? But the strange thing that happened was the fact that after the dog bit him, a holographic screen appeared in front of him. [Congratulations on being chosen by The Bodyguard System.] And with that, Jaden's life changed completely. **** 300 Power stones = 1 extra chapter 100 Golden tickets= 2 extra chapters

"Come with me to take over the world! I am sure I'll make you King of Kings by then!" declared an invigorate figure. His long reddish blue hairs fluttering with a burning red gaze, he smirked. The 13 boys stared at him stunned. "What? Are you surprised?" Bewilderment yet a promise and an everlasting bond formed, So it begins the journey of stars. A mysterious and an amazingly talented juvenile cricket player Alan Rex Lorenzo, (concealing his identity) after suffering a huge loss two years ago, travels around the world in search of a strong team to rival the upcoming Men T-20 cricket world cup. Upon recieving a call from his brother from the Under-18 High school representatives cricket base, he heads back to Pakistan to encounter what he wandered insearch for long. Prodigies and Geniuses of all kinds from all over the country with talents shockingly astounding from one another gather together. Secrets and bonds, understanding and trust, hardwork and passion, relentless, brave and a youth never giving up! The kings of cricket alongside Alan rise up at the world stage once again!

Sara is a shy teenager who made a mistake a year earlier and thus lost her father's trust. She is framed for theft by her stepsister, as a result of which her father sends her to a correctional center. The first days in the new place are a real nightmare for the girl. She is bullied by her peers, and her lack of assertiveness makes Sara unable to cope with the surrounding environment. The roommate is a scrambler; however, she can always count on her help. There is also a new guy — Alan, who catches Sara's attention at the first meeting. More problems arise when the girl miraculously avoids death, and since then, she begins to see frightening phenomena. Ghosts, flashes from the past are all dark secrets that come to light over time, and this is only the beginning of the nightmare the teenager will face. (The story is fiction, invented for the novel. It has nothing to do with the history of Europe, set during World War II).

After reporting crimes at his school, Liam becomes the scapegoat for a system desperate to protect its reputation, labeled a liar and cast aside. Inspired by Alan Andrews's fiery speech after a school shooting, Liam decides to expose the corruption he uncovers, only to find himself fighting a dangerous battle against an institution willing to destroy him to maintain its facade. As threats and manipulation escalate, Liam is pushed to his limits, testing his resilience and resolve. PowerLess explores the devastating cost of seeking justice in a world designed to silence the truth, forcing Liam to confront what it truly means to stand up against an unforgiving system.

[AI Art for Most of the Main Cast will be Uploaded in P@treon and some Preview Pics in Webnovel.] (AI Art for Christine in Cover Picture.[My Creation]) ~~ 6 Times a Day (6TaD) is a story centers around a male high school student named Alan Plummer, who starts off as an awkward young man. Unbeknownst to him, his mother's best friend and neighbor lusts after him and concocts a phony medical diagnosis that requires him to have six orgasms a day, in order to seduce him. Things don't go quite as she plans and a chain of events and circumstances results in an increasing number of gorgeous women finding themselves 'helping' him with his "medical treatments." **Not my Own Novel, but found on SPACER X Website which is down nowadays.. thus i am re-editing and re-posting this novel which i have greatly enjoyed..If the Original Author wants to take down this publication, pls pm me at chufeng.a@gmail.com** Otherwise Have Fun Reading this Novel you Bit$$es. Since i am editing this you expect a good update speed.. ------------ TAGS: HAREM, INCEST, TEACHER, NURSE, SEDUCTION, NTR (The Old Novel had some but I am dedicated to REMOVE them, If you find some which I missed, please mention the CHAPTER NO), SlowBurn ------------ Edit: Small amount of netorare has been mentioned by the readers, which the team is looking into, we haven't crossed that threshold,IF THERE IS NETORARE, THEN Read at your own risk, as it mostly woman seducing her son[ Acording to the readers, and i am not pushing myself to read ahead as it time consuming and not worth it] . If you are not into this categories, THIS IS A FREE NOVEL I AM PUBLISHING DURING MY FREE TIME, NOBODY IS FUCKIN FORCING YOU TO READ THIS NOVEL, SO STOP FUCKING GIVING 1 STAR REVIEWS WHEN I HAVE CLEARLY MENTIONED THE TAGS AND STORYLINE YOU FUCKIN IDIOTS.. P.S Thanks for all the Loyal Readers who have followed this novel from the beginning........Much Love...!! **/////////////////////////////** Please consider Donating however much you can to support me to keep this novel going. Every Little Donation counts. ----------------------------- patreon.com/SnakeEmpress paypal.me/SnakeEmpress buymeacoffee.com/snakeempress [Consider becoming a P@treon and enjoy a minimum of 100+ chapters ahead.] **/////////////////////////////**

The final ingredient to finding true love is one teaspoon of lies. **** On her 18th birthday, Elspeth's world was shattered after a one-night stand left her pregnant. The child's father, Alan, betrayed her by revealing his alliance with her scheming half-sister, Heather, who aimed to steal Elspeth's position as heiress. To protect their family’s reputation, her parents sent her away in disgrace. Years later, Elspeth returns, determined to reclaim her place and exact revenge on those who wronged her. But her family’s pressure to marry complicates things. Desperate to dodge a blind date, she impulsively kisses Castiel Stepanov, her daughter's teacher, using him as a convenient escape. When a key investor insists on meeting her husband, Elspeth sees an opportunity and proposes a fake marriage to Castiel. Castiel, a powerful Russian business mogul and part-time elementary teacher, has his own hidden agenda. Traumatized by witnessing the murder of his family, Castiel’s life has been driven by the desire for revenge. Unbeknownst to Elspeth, her father is responsible for the tragedy that destroyed his family. Eager to destroy Elspeth's life, Castiel agrees to the sham marriage, intent on ruining her and her father. As their fake marriage progresses, hidden truths and deep-seated wounds begin to surface. Can Elspeth balance her desire for vengeance with her need to protect her heart, her daughter, and her empire? And will Castiel follow through with his plan for revenge, or will love and the weight of the past consume them both? _______ TROPES: One night stand. Pregnancy. Contract/Fake Marriage. Win her back. Betrayal x Revenge Family. First person (dual perspectives) ______ IG: @ebynamani TT: @eby.namani

Belford es un chico que sufre de la perdida de la persona que amaba después de ser llevado a otro mundo, ahora tiene como objetivo tratar de regresar con ella.

Al abrir los ojos ya no era ella misma, ya no era Alicia. Había sufrido un accidente y cuando menos se dio cuenta... ¡¿Ahora era el villano de su novela favorita?! Alicia, una joven fan de las novelas web, en especial del género de romance, de pronto tuvo un accidente y despertó dentro del cuerpo de Alan Meddich, antagonista y "villano" de su novela favorita, El canto de mi amor. Al buscar la manera de regresar a su mundo de origen terminará complicando más su situación, descubriendo intrigas que rodean a este personaje que en un pasado odió y, quizás también termine con el corazón en la mano por culpa de su deber como lectora y sus propios sentimientos.

"Kindness won't save you in the depths of a dungeon, when everyone is against you, when your Tamer Rank is weak... What matters in this world is strength, unrivaled, raw unmitigated power that'll make your Opponents bow to you - A power becoming of an Overlord," In a world still scarred by the Apocalypse, where Beasts roam freely and the line between friend and foe is razor-thin, power is everything. Alan, a rookie Beast Tamer with little more than a D-Rank Beast at his side, has just begun his journey at the Academy, eager to prove himself. But when he’s thrown into a high-stakes Dungeon raid, things quickly spiral out of control. His Squad, once unstoppable, falls one by one in the face of a fearsome Boss, leaving Alan alone and on the brink of death. In those final moments, with his body broken and his hopes shattered, something within Alan awakens—a dark, primal power. The Beast Overlord System binds to his very soul, granting him a power unlike any other, a strength that promises to reshape the world around him. .

A young boy named Alan is on a quest to save fairies, spluffettes, and seven powerful stars from an evil dragon sorceress.

From time immemorial, humans possessed one trait that every other species envied—adaptability. No matter their challenges, humans can always advance, adapt, and turn adversity into an advantage. This ability made every other species in the universe fearful. By the time they discovered this small species emerging from a relatively insignificant solar system in the Milky Way, it was already too late. In just 3,000 years, humans dominated planets, colonized a third of the Milky Way, and rose to become one of the galaxy's top species—an achievement almost unheard of. Fearing humanity's relentless potential, all other civilizations allied and launched an unending war against the humans. For a time, they seemed to be winning. But then, a man emerged—someone who created something even the aliens were too terrified to attempt. Energy. He crafted energy that defied the known laws of the universe. From nothing, he made matter, and with this, humanity advanced faster than ever before. The slaughter that the aliens had inflicted on their race ended, and humanity took its revenge. The man was known only as Alan. No one knew his true identity. After changing the world—for better or worse—he vanished without a trace, and no one ever found him. Three hundred years later, the Human World Alliance faced a new threat: betrayal and greed. As corruption slowly crept into human society, the aliens prepared to exploit their opportunity. -- 30 Consecutive powerstones: 3 chapter release 60 Consecutive powerstones: small mass release 100 Consecutive powerstones: Medium mass release 150 Consecutive powerstones: Mass release. -- Cover:AI

Tick Tock Tick Tock The clock's steady beat filled the room, casting a haunting gloom and chill across the room. An old man sat hunched over a blank book, his deep eyes gleaming with an unsettling intensity and despair. The lamp's soft glow cast eerie shadows on his face, while a warm cup of coffee sat untouched beside him. His body trembled as he held a pen in his hand and whispered; "I-I... don't want to... please... sorry..." .......................................................... Glynn Frost, a 24-year-old police officer, had built a reputation for solving the unsolvable in Nova City along with his team. But a sudden transfer order shook his world. "Report to Ravenswood town." The words echoed in his mind like a warning bell. As Glynn returned to his seemingly peaceful hometown, he had an ominous feeling. His past successes seemed distant now, replaced by a growing unease. His hometown held secrets and dangers that lurked in the shadows, waiting to strike. Soon his police work would be anything but ordinary as his Fate would lead him down a dark path, where the lines between good and evil blurred. "Stare into it as it stares back, dive into as it dives into the soul."

Esta obra es un trabajo libre, No van a seguir una linealidad convencional y solo es algo que sigue un hilo según mi opinión e interés. El primer capitulo sera un resumen de los personajes del libro y sus características En el volumen auxiliar. En las notas de autor al final de cada capítulo añadire en las notas de autor los personajes relevantes del capítulo. ______________________________________________________________________ No hay nada mejor que vivir por tu cuenta en un edificio donde tienes tu propio cuarto, reglas, espacio personal y horarios exclusivos por residentes. Mudarse no es fácil y vivir en la mansión requiere de seguir las normas del propietario por lo que vivir es difícil para quienes no son capaces de mantenerse a si mismos en ese lugar donde todos tienen sus circunstancias. Alan Wesker es un hombre que finalizó la universidad y está haciendo cursos extra después de graduarse y trasladarse a vivir en Bravely Sunrise que es un pueblo rural al paso de las montañas por la frontera en México donde sólo está su investigación para veterinaria y busca pasantia en una clínica local.

(Warning! Extreme levels of puns intended!) Living in poverty and never having the chance to enjoy his youth, Alan died in an unexpected incident. He then wakes up to find himself as a side character in the novel he read as a child. "Welcome, chosen one! This is the world of Arcana!" "You have been bestowed with the title 'Girlfriend Thief'!" "Make the target woman submit to you using only your tongue and steal her from her boyfriend!" Will Alan be able to survive in this world of magic and monsters, using his new virile body? ---------------------------------- Additional tags: Smut-- Magic-- Handsome Male lead-- No NTR (only Netori) -- No Yuri --Vampire girls -- Elves-- Monster girls -- Demon girls -- Angels -- Dating simulator system -- Mind break ---------------------------------- "Some people think that money, power and looks is all it takes to keep their women from leaving them." "Some people think that women like gentle, kind and caring boys." "Some people think that any sort of roughness is a turn off." "But you are an exception, aren't you?" ~ Rosalind Stewart to Adam ----------------------------------- This novel does have action but most of it involves smut :D Reader discretion advised. ----------------------- None of my works are dropped, and I'll update all of them. But! Like a particular series and want me to update it more than the others? Just let me know in the comments!

Luz adalah seorang anak yang polos yang tidak menyukai kekerasan.Dia hidup di dunia yang dikedalikan oleh kekuatan.Perang Besar lima tahun yang lalu membuat kota tempat tinggalnya hancur terkubur tanah.Sekarang,Luz yang sudah beranjak dewasa memutuskan untuk berpetualang demi menemui Kesatria Agung.Sosok yang dikatakan memiliki kebijaksanaan yang sangat tinggi.Dia ingin menjadi muridnya untuk memperbaiki kondisi dunia yang dianggapnya salah.Bersama temannya,Serka.Mereka melakukan perjalanan demi mencapai tujuan.

WARNING: This book keeps a fast pace with constant fight. CONTAINS: decisive and ruthless kills, no saintly hero, no silly face-slapping scenes, crushing enemies across levels. If you can’t handle a cold-hearted and cruel MC, turn back now. Hope you enjoy the quick-pace fight. Alan was once a genius, but due to a conspiracy, his mana core was shattered, leaving him unable to use magic. After a fateful incident, he became bound to Hell, gaining a unique way to wield magic. The cost? Endless pursuit by the dark gods of Hell. Whatever. The world has treated me this way, so I have no reason to show mercy. Anyone who stands in my way will be killed with a single sword. After all, I will be the Lord of Hell.

Jack Alfonso, o sétimo filho da geração mais jovem da família Alfonso da Cidade de Crystal passa por muitos problemas em casa. Sua mãe morre quando ele tinha apenas quinze anos. Depois, as coisas pioram quando ele é intimidado por seus meio-irmãos mais velhos. No final, ele decide que, uma vez que a família Alfonso não podia ajudá-lo nesta vida, ele teria que buscar um caminho por conta própria. Ele decide usar o pequeno montante de dinheiro que vinha economizando desde os treze anos até os dezenove. Ele deixa a Cidade de Crystal que estava sob total influência da família Alfonso e vai para uma cidade atrasada, Cidade de Inchoate, onde ele inicia um pequeno negócio. Quem diria que quando ele recebeu sua primeira renda, ele recebeu um aviso que o deixou surpreso. [Ding! Parabéns por ativar o Multiplicador de Renda Cem Vezes.] [Ding! Você ganhou trezentos dólares. Multiplicador aplicado. Você recebeu trinta mil dólares.] [Ding! Primeira renda. Como recompensa, você ganha uma Suzuki GSX-R1000] [Ding! Primeira renda. Como recompensa, você ganha um Bugatti Veyron feito sob medida.] [Ding! O sistema pode auxiliá-lo. Você será recompensado com habilidades profissionais de condução. Mas, você terá que completar uma tarefa dada a você no período de tempo especificado. Se a tarefa não for completada, então não apenas você perderá a habilidade, você também será punido pelo sistema.] [Ding! Primeira renda. Como recompensa, você ganha um Eurocopter EC135] [Ding! Primeiro mês de ganho de renda. Recompensado com Hotel Glaze.] …. Com isso, sua vida mudou imediatamente para melhor. Ele não sabia o que aconteceria a seguir, mas ele havia ganhado um novo sonho. Ele queria se tornar mais rico que a família Alfonso. Dessa forma, pelo menos eles se arrependeriam por não se importarem com ele. Mas isso não seria tudo, ele teria que garantir que a família caísse. A razão para isso era bem simples, ele descobriu o motivo da morte de sua mãe! ….. Olá pessoal. Esta história é principalmente sobre romance e podemos dizer que há algumas partes de ficção. Mas, espero que vocês gostem da história. Pessoal, a cada 100 pedras de poder, haverá um capítulo extra. 200PS= 1 capítulo extra 100GT= 2 capítulos extras e assim por diante. A liberação dos capítulos bônus será no início de cada mês. Então, por favor, se vocês querem mais capítulos, coloquem essas pedras de poder e ingressos dourados, e deixem o resto comigo.... .... Vocês podem me dar suas opiniões através; https://discord.gg/yaBqh38Q Vocês podem apoiar meus outros romances, do gênero fantasia, 'A Estrela Dourada', 'O Sistema da Alma no Apocalipse', 'O Sistema do Guarda-costas', 'Gêmeos com Sistemas: Complete a Missão'

Did you know that the flesh of the little demon boasts a protein content six times that of beef, capable of providing an individual with their daily hydration needs? Its tender texture is infused with various vitamins, making it suitable for stewing, roasting, frying, or grilling, and it is renowned for its beautifying properties. This green and healthful delicacy has garnered fervent admiration from the aristocracy of Byronwell, with numerous demon hunters amassing wealth through the trade of little demon jerky, despite many of these offerings being fraudulent, comprised of the flesh of wretched fiends. However, Alan wishes to convey that he would rather consume a mouthful of weeds than swallow even a morsel of little demon meat. Because… the taste is reminiscent of excrement.

In 2025 there is a huge innovation called the virtual realms, its take the human conciousness to beable to live in the program or games or world that created through line of codes, that is an evolutions for manythings from educations to military or even online games 2026 The Game 'Limitless World' had been created by a Company that publish in Dubai by some mysterious man that noone know anything about, The Game boom and become the most playing game with over 10 Billions Account ever created and the game economy even shaken the dollars and some even see its more potentials than bitcoins The Game is VLMMORPG 'Virtual Life Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game', There something about this game cause its really realistic and cannot believe that a game like this could exist just one year after the release of innovation Ozen the creator of this game with an really high iq and handsome, Experts in every field have create this game with assistance of AI name 'Alan', with this AI he create this game and have its updated frequently and detect all cheaters in instant With this game Ozen start to addicted to it and feel that this is the life he wish for, He use his Owner Authority, Admin Power as Game Master to create a Clan and base that Invincible and beyond limit of the Game, even cheat his own class to be Invincible and Omnipotent with the combination of all Classes and even more, he even put 'Alan' who is like the Law of the Game Universe to assistance of the game character so its more powerful and god-like with based with countless powerful npc and treasure make the Player called that place the 'Palace of God' a dungeon where noone even Level 100 Player will not touch or dare to go near After 20 years after the game open, game still popular as its was new and there are over 100 Billions Account ever created, with this celebration the game have an even to update at 12:00 [Notice Player.....] [Emergency Update] Ozen who sit in the chair in dungeon and config some npc look at 'Alan' and didn't think much before waiting for the force logout [Cannot Log Out] Ozen look at the System and sigh, wonder if this is the bug or something then the clock thick at 12:00:00 [Update Successfully] At that time Ozen shock He realise its not a bug, but he got transfer to inside his own game

Alan Mackerel. A talented 21 years old college student ,A genius who easily passed every national level exams with his talents.He was also good in sports and has won many gold medals in many sports events.Inshort he was a prodigy. As he was genius with high IQ he never had problems with his studies,so he never felt anything about academics hard to complete.Even though he could do many things easily that others couldn't, he never stopped working on himself and kept improving his skills without losing interest in anything. But as the time passed he felt that nothing interesting is happening in his daily life. He liked playing games and was also interested in anime,manga stuff.Yes he was also an otaku but not a nerd. He always liked fantasy stories where main characters get magical powers.But always gets disappointed at the dense characters. One normal night something interesting happened, . [MESSAGE:ACQUIRED OPPORTUNITY:TRAVEL ANOTHER WORLDS] . [MESSAGE:CREATE 3 ABILITIES OF CHOICE] . [MESSAGE:YOU BECOME A GOD] . he was suddenly given chance to explore different worlds. He was full of energy and excitement . Join his journey... how will our main protagonist [Alan]will survive in another world, challenging every difficulty. From conquering the world to conquering the beauties.Creating own different world to creating his super mega harem.From humans to elves,demoness to angels,from experiencing the food to experiencing the cultures. How will be his adventure and what will his future will hold. _____________________________________________ Discord: https://discord.gg/hPxUv9tnGW

Near the end of the Abyssal Age, a mysterious prophecy of unknown origins appeared, known only to one man. Nine hundred years later, in the Era of Rebirth, a young boy named Alan Lucius grew up in an orphanage in the slums of Doria. From birth, Alan possessed a book filled with historical records from before the Era of Rebirth, which ended with the mystery of the prophecy. Alan dedicated his life to uncovering the truth behind the prophecy and the secrets of the Abyssal Age—knowledge unknown to humanity and known only to the Pontiff of the Sacred Light, Elias.

Alan was an unlucky boy who wanted to reach the peak of power but couldn't because of his weak soul. One night changed everything for him When he was on the verge of dying he awakened his beautiful system and started giving him tasks with weird punishment. Task 1: Do 10000 kicks for [strength+5]. Task 2: Run 10 km for [stamina+3]. If you fail to complete the task, the punishment is to run naked. "what the fuck?" [And a surprise for you my dear user] [you have two beautiful wives waiting for you at home] "Now, where the hell wives came from?"

Pedro Alan, 20 years old, dies and a mysterious being tells him that he can be reincarnated with some wishes (EN traslate) Pedro Alan de 20 años muere y un ser misterioso le dice que puede rencarnar con algunos deseos ( ES original)

Alan Yokob is a Hitman. Dead by car explode Alan who thinks he is dead looks around. Am I in the afterlife? "Welcome to our world" "Where am I? Who are you?" "You can call us Guardians of this world. You have come to another world. You were brought into this world to maintain balance." "Balance?" "A thousand years ago the people of this world defeated the demons. Since then the fate of this world began to change. But now the balance of this world is losing. So we brought you here to keep the balance of this world. We offer you to become the Demon King." Huh! But it's not easy

Nikki Sawyer, half demon and half human, crowned princess to the middle chamber of hell. She's the first demon royal to have not unlocked her powers before the age of eighteen when she's expected to take the throne. Forced by her mother to attend human school because of how much disgrace she brings to the middle chamber, Nikki is set on finally unlocking her powers before her eighteenth birthday but it's a lot less easier than it sounds. Not until she meets Alan Mendes, a loner who's always by himself. She has a few encounters with him that changes her whole world. With the whole kingdom of hell and their parents against their love, will their love be enough to pull through at the end especially against the king of hell, the devil himself.

"Seharusnya aku menikahi adikmu bukan kamu." Daila Puspita. "Adikku sudah mati dan akulah penggantinya." Alan Dipta Wijaya

I’m that boy from the 28th ward that was reborn and chosen by “Alan Mask”, the Overseer of Universe 62. Nobody else knows of this man, but he’s basically the God of my universe. There are many more types of gods in the different universes, he just won’t tell me and said that if I can get out of this universe all the answers await.. I just wanna live comfortably without anyone being able to push me around at the top of the world… I Am LIMITLESS!

Allow the novel to unfold gradually, Atleast go through the first 45 chapters, as it takes a progressive approach. The Story refrains from unnecessary violence and bloodshed. Centered around Alan, reborn in a different universe and guided solely by his grandmother in a forest for 10 years. As Alan matures, his sharp mind and robust physique lead him to acquire diverse skills, accumulating life experiences. The tale revolves around his growth, the friendship he forges, people he meets, his quest for self-discovery, and the fulfillment of missed wishes from his past life. ( Life of a middle aged man missing action and adventure in his life ) This narrative strives to provide it's readers a consistent emotional and enjoyable experience. Spoiler : The story is all about friends and their growth in the inital stage of the Novel. Later our protagonist Alan will take the center stage as he starts his Journey alone. ................... Disclaimer: All characters in this tale are fictional, crafted for reader entertainment. ................................................................. In my debut attempt at novel writing, I hope this story captivates you enough to become a part of your library and favorites. Thank you in advance for your support. Likes & constructive comments are alway appreciated.....

In a society where marriage has lost its true essence and has been distorted, reducing it to a transaction devoid of love and commitment, a mere agreement for personal benefits. Silvia Reyes found herself caught up in the chaos as she was about to be forced by her parents into marrying a man she despises. She was able to bail herself out of her dilemma as she offered a marriage of convenience to Davian Randell, who in turn needed it too to solve his dire situation. But life rarely goes as planned, does it? Will they find a way to reclaim love and commitment in their own lives, or will they succumb to the societal pressures that have tarnished the institution of marriage? Excerpt:- "If you think I'm gonna marry that man, then sorry, I'm not!" She said to her father. "You are, Silvia." Her father declared. "I have a man!" She said. "What?" Her parents chorused. "You have a man. You should have told us earlier instead of letting us go through all that trouble." Alan said. "We've been dating for some while now and he proposed to me recently and I accepted it." She showed them an engagement ring on her finger, which she bought before coming to the mansion. "It's beautiful. How come you weren't wearing it yesterday?" Her mother asked. "I didn't wear it yesterday." She answered simply. "Then why did you go through the trouble of attending the dinner date?, you could have just told us," Her mother added. "I wanted to see the man you were setting me up with. I was so angry because I knew I was taken already. I didn't want to tell you guys yet, I didn't want to introduce him to you guys till a couple of days time. You spoilt the surprise." Silvia explained. "Oh I see. So when can we meet this lucky man?, do we know him?" Alan said. "Uh-Uhm...no you don't. You'll meet him in a couple of days time, he's a really busy man." She almost shuttered. "Okay, dear. We'll be waiting." Her mother said. What has she done?, how was she going to get a man that will be willing to marry her in just a couple of days time.

**The Cliché: Rags to Riches** In a world where power is the ultimate currency, Alan, a clever young man with some formal education but few prospects, is thrust into a dangerous game of ambition and survival. When a mysterious old woman pushes him toward an unexpected opportunity, Alan finds himself working for John Hues, a ruthless and calculating business tycoon. But this sudden rise isn’t a stroke of luck—it’s part of a twisted plan. As Alan ascends the ranks of John's empire, he uncovers dark secrets about the Hues and Williams families, the very people tied to his tragic past. Fueled by revenge, Alan quietly plots to dismantle everything John holds dear, while navigating a world of corporate power plays, manipulation, and betrayal. Can Alan outsmart a man who thrives on control, or will he become just another pawn in a high-stakes game where trust is a luxury and deception reigns? *The Cliché: Rags to Riches* is a gripping tale of ambition, manipulation, and the cost of revenge, where every move could tip the balance of power.