Lee Child The Secret

In a world ruled by ambition and cloaked in glass towers, power isn’t always defined by thrones or swords—it’s measured in boardrooms, mergers, and the weight of empires built on fragile egos. Hannah Beaumont and Phillips Grayson were titans in their own right—two brilliant minds, two relentless souls, each determined to outshine the other. They built kingdoms from numbers and strategy, bending the world’s will with nothing more than their signatures. But there was one thing they never planned for: Marianna. Born not out of love, but a moment where vulnerability cracked through ambition, Marianna was supposed to be an afterthought in their empires of control. Instead, she became their universe. Both parents doted on her as if she were the rarest treasure, even while their egos waged silent wars around her. But Marianna was never ordinary. Behind her curious eyes shimmered a light no human should possess. Whispers followed her steps—some called her gifted, others, touched by something divine. What no one knew—not even Hannah or Phillips—was that Marianna wasn’t just brilliant, kind, or unnervingly wise beyond her years. She was something far more powerful: an angel in disguise. This isn’t a story about wealth or corporate conquests. It’s about the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. A child born of chaos and rivalry, destined to bring balance between worlds both seen and unseen. It’s about the battles she’ll fight—not with swords or strategy, but with compassion, light, and a power no human rivalry can understand. As you turn these pages, you’ll follow Marianna’s journey from boardrooms to celestial realms, where the choices she makes could either save or shatter everything her parents worked for—and everything humanity believes about the divine. Some stories begin with heroes. This one begins with a miracle. Are you ready to witness the rise of The Child of Light?

A child wasn't going to survive at birth but was so pure that the Hyperman himself gave him his powers as he needed a vessel that child name was "Ismael Dominguez Jr" a mix child his father is Hispanic his mom is black but having powers of those above a God come a threat forcing him to leave home to get stronger to defeat the threat and for that to happen he must get his full potential now traveling worlds

Caelus Aran was once the continent’s brightest star, a knight whose legend spread far and wide. But two years ago, he vanished without a trace. Now, he lives a quiet life in the small town of Willowstead, content to leave his past behind. However, when foreign knights arrive in search of the Star Child, Caelus is forced to take up arms once more. With the threat of war looming and old enemies stirring, his peaceful days are at an end. The world still calls for its hero—whether he wants to answer or not.

The story starts in the busy city of Hong Kong, where Ruth Lee is leading a life of privilege, replete with all the luxuries and protection provided by her powerful Mafia family. She suspects something is wrong, but the truth comes crashing down when, after a family argument, Ruth wakes up to a house full of dead servants and her family nowhere to be found. Scared and desperate at first, Ruth finds, behind a hidden safe left by her father, an address in Seoul, South Korea; a credit card; and papers so she could travel. She finally settled in South Korea out of necessity in search of her answers. On landing, it is Frank Xia, a very-feared Mafia lord previously associated with the mafia family. Frank, owing to old debts to her father, agrees to help Ruth find her family-but only if she proves capable of surviving the brutal world of the Mafia. As Ruth trains with Frank and his crew, she learns about her secret Mafia lineage and all the power dynamics that come with it. It is a tough, grueling training that pushes her to her limits, but slowly, Ruth morphs from pampered princess into Mafia heiress. The complication in their mission would be the budding attraction between Ruth and Frank, and as their feelings for each other deepen, so does their determination to find her family-and to unmask the formidable foes against them. On her way, Ruth faces betrayal, dark secrets, and surprising alliances. Now she's supposed to learn her way with a world she never understood, and the dark legacy of her family. Tension between her and Frank heightens while running life-threatening missions, and a passionate romance blooms in the midst of chaos. But the road to the future is filled with perils, as Ruth's uncle, a powerful Mafia baron with a deep-seated grudge against her family, seeks to destroy everything they've built.

A brilliant, ruthless killer stalked the city, leaving a trail of terror in their wake. Detective Edevene Felix, undeterred, pursued the elusive predator through a labyrinth of clues and dead ends.

Love, loss, and a battle between heaven and hell collide in this epic fantasy romance! Imagine reuniting with your first love, only to discover he's returned as an angel. Anastasia's world explodes when Bastian reappears, thrusting her into a hidden war between angels and demons. But she's not just a bystander – Anastasia harbors secret powers that make her the demons' greatest threat. Prepare for heart-pounding action and supernatural intrigue! Follow Anastasia and Bastian as they fight for survival, train for battle, and uncover shocking secrets about her past. Their journey takes a devastating turn when Anastasia vanishes, leaving Bastian and her family reeling. The story doesn't end there! In Angel's Redemption: The Forbidden Child, Anastasia awakens in the hands of a mysterious figure with sinister plans. As she fights to escape, Bastian faces his own trials in heaven, threatening to shatter his angelic existence. With enemies closing in from all sides, Anastasia must make a choice that could change the fate of the supernatural world. But even if she wins, will she lose the one she loves most? Dive into the first two books of the thrilling Angel's Redemption trilogy: Angel's Redemption and Angel's Redemption: The Forbidden Child, and get ready for an emotional rollercoaster you won't soon forget! The final installment, Angel's Redemption: The Last Celestial War, is coming soon! Book 2 of 3: Angel's Redemption Angel's Redemption: The Forbidden Child Angel's Redemption: The Last Celestrial War

Ivonne, a despised werewolf with a rogue lineage, thought marrying her fated mate, Alpha Lincoln, would finally win his love. But after a tragic accident causes her to lose her pregnancy, her life spirals into despair as Lincoln abandons her for his pregnant ex, leaving Ivonne broken and betrayed. Out of desperation, she enters a dangerous contract marriage with the ruthless Alpha Tobias, Lincoln’s powerful uncle, agreeing to bear him a child despite knowing she can’t conceive. But what will she do when she suddenly discovers that this man she is cheating is her second chance mate? And what will she do when she miraculously finds herself pregnant, but doesn't know who the father is. As two powerful men battle over her, Ivonne is forced to survive her tumultuous new life, even as old wounds resurface, new enemies appear and deadly secrets emerge. Will Ivonne find happiness with the man she’s grown to love, or will her past destroy her once and for all?

"I, who was once the King of the Seven Kingdoms, hailed as the strongest of all men, now find myself trapped in the body of a loser—and, to add insult to injury, a rapist. The fact that I can't just buff up this pathetic body with a bit of exercise and become strong again is another cruel twist of fate. Why, you ask? Because I can't use the very magic that people in this world rely on. Tsk, how on earth am I supposed to regain my former glory now? Guess I'll have to get creative with this 'loser' body of mine."

a cute nerdy bubbly highschool boy, happened to get teleported to an unknown world, because of his curious nature of exploring ancient antiques. In the the new world, full of mystical creatures, awaits a lot of adventures. will he be able to come back..??

Eden a boy cursed by a GOD has to deal with burden of being the one to end the world, Eden aims to find a solution for the curse bestowed upon him, Eden aims to protect the people he loves. All while trying to enjoy the journey and not lose himself in the process.

Gregory Evans is called to investigate a terrorist attack and discovers that a radical Islamic group has been recruiting young people to carry out attacks in various locations in New York and there is only one person who can help him in the investigation, an enemy from the past. In a journey marked by deaths and secrets hidden in political relations, Gregory Evans finds clues that will bring him face to face with a shocking revelation and the astonishing truth that we have ignored for so long. Racing against time, Gregory Evans and the Italian mafia enter into a frantic hunt for religious and political assassins, and unravel enigmas, following a trail that may lead to the secret lair where lies the only hope of saving New York City, before it collapses.

Lana Danley has always yearned for more than the mundane life of Rosecliff, a sleepy small town where nothing ever seems to change. As a high school senior, she dreams of graduating and escaping to the big city, leaving behind the monotony of her routine. But one fateful night changes everything. During her late-night shift as a part-time forest ranger, Lana stumbles upon an enormous, injured wolf deep in the woods. Driven by compassion, she brings the creature home to tend to its wounds, only to discover something shocking hours later—a naked River Attwood, her enigmatic and aloof classmate, glaring at her with eyes full of fury and secrets. What begins as a moment of compassion soon plunges Lana into a world she never imagined. The quiet town of Rosecliff hides dark secrets, where the forest whispers of ancient powers and creatures of the night reign supreme. As Lana becomes entangled in the dangerous, mysterious lives of the werewolves who rule the woods, she realizes that her life will never be the same. Will she rise above the challenges of this supernatural world, or will its secrets consume her?

"This princess's new bodyguard is the ultimate tsundere. What to do?!" Didn't he say I am annoying? Why is he looking at me with heart eyes? He said he will never be into me... What's with the fleeting touches then? Wait, what?! Did he just ask for a kiss with that professional face on? Alas, was my one-sided attraction wasn't that one sided after all? ... As the princess of Monteluna, all Amara wants is to live an idle life. She even negotiates her chance to study abroad, away from the royal family. But two years in, life throws a curveball when the King declares: "From now on, you will have a new personal bodyguard!" Rafael Varder. A brooding, mysterious man with piercing green eyes. From their first encounter, he saves her. By the second, they talk and he vanishes after making her heart flutter. The third time they meet, there’s a twist: Rafael isn’t just some handsome stranger she could crush on at will—he’s her new personal bodyguard aka her shackle. Feeling blindsided, Amara decides to take control by laying down the ground rules: no unnecessary meddling, no constant hovering, and definitely no controlling her life. But Rafael? He breaks every single one of her rules while shoving his unbearably gorgeous face in her sight 24X7. The lines get blurred as the princess and her bodyguard entangle in a game of love, hate & desires. But when Amara realizes that Rafael comes with secrets that will destroy any possibility of them, would she still give in to the temptation? Will Rafael be able to protect her—not just from danger, but from the demons of his own identity?

"She needed a solution, any exit out. He needed just someone to do nothing else but believe in him. Together, they broke the walls of insecurities around them, then and only then did they found the courage to face and rewrite their stories." Ava Mitchell is on a cross road where desperation sets in, and all she has in mind is to save her family from nothing, but financial ruin. When luck shone on her, and she’s offered the opportunity to work as the personal assistant to Lucas Blackwood, a reclusive tech billionaire with a reputation for being not only cold, but also unapproachable, she was left with no choice but to accept. Lucas, over the years had built a great empire, but his success was nothing to him because of his tragic past, a secret he promised himself to keep hidden forever. When a dangerous scandal threatens all he has worked for, especially his company, Lucas was left with no choice other than take drastic measures, which one of them is making Ava an offer: pretend for some time to be his fiancée for the purpose of silencing the rumors and restore his public image. As Ava and Lucas brass up to navigate their fake relationship, unquechable sparks begin flying, and the irresistible walls they built around themselves crumble. But when Lucas’s past, with its ugly nature collides with their new found fragile bond, Ava must make her own decision, whether to fighting with all her being for the man behind the ugly mask or walk away without looking back before she loses herself in the fight completely.

In a world where angels, demons, and lycans coexist, Rademos, a powerful tribrid, is the key to unlocking Armageddon. Born of an abominable union between an angel and a demon, Rademos' existence sparks a catastrophic war between realms. With his heart torn between his human family and his supernatural heritage, Rademos must navigate love, betrayal, and destruction to prevent the end of the world. But as the battle rages on, Rademos discovers that his greatest challenge lies not in the war, but in the darkness within himself. Will he be able to control his demonic side, or will it consume him, ushering in the apocalypse?

Rosalie Ravenswood and Christopher Windham entered a marriage of convenience, bound by their families’ agreement and the absence of fated mates. But just one week after their wedding, Christopher asked for a divorce, and Rosalie left without protest. What neither of them knew was that she was already carrying his child. Shunned by her family and pack, Rosalie sought refuge inside the pack of rogues under her grandfather's care, determined to build a new life for herself and her unborn child far from the shadows of her past. Six years later, her quiet world is interrupted when Christopher appears on her doorstep, holding his late grandfather’s hidden will—one that inexplicably requires her involvement. Determined to shield her young son from the tangled intrigues of the pack's complicated politics, Rosalie hides his identity and agrees to help resolve the matter, hoping to sever her final ties to that world for good. But returning to the life she thought she had left behind proves more dangerous than she anticipated. With the growing tension within the Moonshadow pack, Rosalie realizes that keeping her son’s identity hidden may be far more difficult—and far riskier—than she ever imagined.

Waking up in a mysterious place with his memories jumbled up, Ash, who now goes by Ash Voidborn, finds himself in the possession of a system like status screen and mysterious new powers, he seeks to reunite with his new family. Expect a strong mc, not super overpowered at the start, but as the story goes on things will get more ridiculous Mc is not going to be a slave to the system

**Posted 2/14/25-To anyone reading this Dragon Child will return, have had health issues this last year that prevented me from writing like I wanted to. I'm now good to go and will be posting new chapters soon. Thank you for your patience. **Currently revising and expanding published chapters to prepare the story to continue in the way I want. Please check in for updates and feel free to read the updated and expanded early chapters. Thank you! Tate was a world-class Dragon Rider. The youngest person to ever hatch an egg. His entire life was tied to his beloved dragon and his achievements in battle. However, when the young genius loses his dragon his life changes drastically. Reduced to teaching young Dragon Riders, his opportunities for advancement are halted and his life feels meaningless without his best friend. After all, a Dragon Rider without a Dragon is nothing. However, everything begins to change when he becomes temporarily responsible for training a young girl and her newly hatched dragon. No one, least of all Tate could have ever expected how this mission would set his life on a new course towards greatness. Even though he cannot see it at the time, this new assignment would be the starting point for many changes in his life. He would soon reach a breaking point and with one fateful decision, he may find a new world opening up to him that he never dreamed of. The true world of dragons.

What happens if you get your wish to live in a world with magic and in the body of a much desired charachter?

'The Weapon', that was what the soldiers called him. A young boy who ran into battle and simply killed what he was told to. All the higher ups used him as a tool, so calling him a weapon was rather fitting. He was a child who's talent was monstrous, he lived in a world where people produced 'Aura.' And although his Aura pool was rather large it wasn't what made him so monstrous, he possessed a Unique Attribute. The Corruption Attribute, it could stop natural regeneration, make the body and the ground crumble to dust. It made things decay and was like a poison. On top of that, he had a level of intelligence that would surpass even graduates of famous universities. His martial skills were also powerful, he could copy martial arts with a glance. However, he had been brainwashed and drugged to the point where he couldn't disobey. One night he was sent to battle and never returned. The Weapon only had one belonging, a book, it was the book written by the first person that he had killed. And he had reincarnated as a villain... _______________________________________________ All the art, the covers and in the images used in this book belong to their respective owners, I do not claim to own these images. I also recommend getting to around chapter 25 ish before deciding what to do, that's when stuff goes hard, everything before is more backround, information and build up. Oh and I got an Editor, WorthyAdversary, he edits from chapter 43 onwards And the MC won't be 'himself' for the first few chs, he'll be more of a mix between Valier and himself. But as the story progressess he'll start becoming himself again. https://discord.gg/8PS3PYeY Join the disc, it's got other authors and my editor in it!

Lyra is branded the lowest of the low—a powerless Omega who has never shifted. But the truth is far more dangerous: she has shifted, and her wolf is unlike any other, hiding secrets that could change the fate of her pack. To protect herself, Lyra buries her strength and lives in the shadows. Cast out as weak and wolfless, she finds herself in the territory of Alpha Kael, a dominant leader with secrets of his own. Kael’s wolf stirs the moment he meets her, whispering a word that changes everything: mate. But how could that be? Kael already has a mate, and Lyra doesn’t even seem to have a wolf to bond with. Will Lyra embrace the wolf within, or will her fear cost them everything?

Zephyr Bishop, a 15-year-old living in a world of Manifesters, loses everything when his Parents are killed by mysterious assassins. Driven by vengeance, he is taken in by the legendary master, Kai, who teaches him the mystical techniques of the long lost legendry "Void essence art" . With his sights set on becoming the strongest Manifester, Zephyr embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind his parents’ death and reclaim his destiny as the last heir of the Darkborn clan.(Abandoned)

In the fading village of Downtown, the Beaulieu estate looms as a somber relic of its oppressive history. Katherine Gomez, a determined young archivist who graduated with a first grade in law, arrives with plans to organize the estate’s records, believing it to be a straightforward task. One fateful day as she was searching the estate records in the community library, she discovered a hidden door to a secret study room which has been closed for years,she discovers letters from the 1800s penned by Celeste, an enslaved woman, revealing a shocking secret: she had a child with her captor, hidden to protect the family’s name. Katherine findings unravel the town’s long-held beliefs and bring her into contact with Lucien Beaulieu, the estate’s reclusive heir, weighed down by the guilt of his lineage. As they work together to uncover the truth, their differing perspectives create both conflict and undeniable chemistry. Meanwhile, someone desperate to protect the past resorts to sabotage and threats, endangering their lives and the village’s future. In a countryside overshadowed by the decaying Beaulieu estate, Katherine quest to give voice to history forces her to confront the estate’s eerie secrets and its lonely guardian, Lucien. Driven by guilt, Lucien isolates himself, tending to the estate while avoiding its buried truths. Katherine determination challenges his solitude, sparking tension that gradually gives way to a deep connection.