Power Elite Theory C Wright Mills

Alexander Carter, a successful businessman, is betrayed by his closest ally, Dante. After a brutal betrayal that leads to the murder of his wife and children, Alexander’s life ends in agony. However, fate offers him a second chance. Reborn as a 5-year-old child in 1951, Alexander is granted extraordinary abilities that will shape his destiny. In his new life, Alexander gains the ability to see the profitability of any investment in precise percentages, allowing him to accumulate wealth and power in unimaginable ways. He can also perceive the true potential of any individual, recognizing their talents with a clear percentage rating, which makes him a master of influence and manipulation. But perhaps his most powerful gift is an advanced AI implanted in his brain, a vast library of knowledge that grants him access to limitless wisdom and strategies. As Alexander grapples with his second chance, he is forced to confront his past. In a moment of death, he is met by a mysterious being who reveals itself as "God" — a powerful entity who offers Alexander a chance to change the course of his life. With a promise of three wishes, the being gives Alexander the tools to rewrite his destiny. But will he use his abilities for redemption, or will they consume him in the pursuit of vengeance? Valerion is a story of betrayal, rebirth, and the complexities of power. As Alexander rises from the ashes of his former life, he must navigate a world where his extraordinary gifts may either elevate him to greatness or drag him into darkness. Will Alexander be able to avenge his family and reclaim his life, or will the choices he makes lead him down a path from which there is no return?

Anger issues was never a problem for Rio, but how can he say that after he swiped away his system in anger when the crystallization began on earth. With portals popping up and monster storming out of them how can Rio be expected not get angry at his lack of a level up tool. Armed with just an axe, as the days go by, Rio has a rapidly building peeve against his never present system and the last virtue on his list is tolerance. "System" "......... " "System" "...….." "Grrrrr!! Grrrr!!" With loud menacing growls the wolf like creatures approached, but Rio was busy looking for what spot in the room had better connection and would let him access his system. "If you guys don't shut up, I'll kill you." Normally, worlds undergoing crystallization should be struggling to get stronger and survive the brutal process but on earth it is different as they are rather focused on pleasing their brutal and unforgiving Tyrant

A child of a conglomerate who enters the most famous and prestigious school in the world, he becomes an ordinary person who is not tied to wealth there, with his intelligence he can make himself powerful without money.

A test of faith is how you withstand doubt and skepticism, staying firm in your beliefs even when everything around you casts doubt. Born into a world shaped by codices—some sacred, some forbidden, and others concealing secrets known only to a select few—Kai'len Imperia's destiny unfolds in the shadow of ancient knowledge. Priests speak of divine will, but their voices are mere echoes of mortal men, and their sermons fall on deaf ears. Kai'len sees no reason to heed their words. In the depths of his dreams, he longs to become a sorcerer, though the path is fraught with suffering. Why, he wonders, was he born into this vast, unforgiving universe? The tale is one of burning sacred texts, unspeakable horrors, and foreboding prophecies. This is the story of Kai'len Imperia—the one who would come to be known as the Sorcerer of No Salvation.

l'histoire est centrée sur la population elfique réduit par la malédiction lancée par le mage Igrilos

Zed Ashgrey, Lotus La Rue, and Khalil Lobachevsky are inseparable a trio born into wealth, privilege, and influence. But their perfect world takes a bruising when a group of teens from a local public school exploits their drunken vulnerability, prying into their lives, and secrets. Humiliated and burning with pride, the trio devises a plan to assert their dominance: they'll showcase their extravagant lifestyle, dragging the teens into a world of luxury few could dream of. The plan works at first. The awe-struck less fortunate teens marvel at the sprawling mansion, the expensive collections, and the untouchable lives of the elite trio.  Laughter and smug satisfaction fill the air but beneath the surface cracks in their perception of wealth begin to form. But what begins as a game of superiority takes an unexpected turn when the trio accepts an invitation to a humble fiesta. The Crew is a gripping exploration of privilege, humility, and the realization that true wealth transcends the tangible. Wanna meet them?

Trong thế giới đầy bí ẩn và sức mạnh huyền bí, một nhân vật trẻ tuổi tên là Vortex Blaze đã thức tỉnh sức mạnh tiềm ẩn của mình. Với khả năng điều khiển các yếu tố tự nhiên như nước, gió, lửa, đất, lá,... và các sức mạnh khác, Vortex Blaze đã trở thành một nhân vật mạnh mẽ và được nhiều người kính trọng. Tuy nhiên, sức mạnh này cũng đi kèm với những thử thách và nguy hiểm. Vortex Blaze phải đối mặt với những kẻ thù mạnh mẽ và bảo vệ thế giới khỏi sự hủy diệt. "The Awakening of Immortal Power" là một câu chuyện về sự phát triển, sức mạnh và lòng dũng cảm. Cùng theo dõi hành trình của Vortex Blaze và khám phá thế giới đầy bí ẩn và sức mạnh huyền bí này.

Centuries after the Humans of Old Earth were liberated from the control of a foreign power, they now thrive hand in hand with the Eran Federation. After being exploited for all of its resources by the invading power, Old Earth has long been designated as one of the several waste dumps within the Galactic Quadrant ruled by the Federation. Long disposed of by those meant to look after him, August Field, a descendent of Old Earth, is sent back to his origins where survival is dependent on luck and fate, and water is just as scarce as the presence of life. Surrounded by what is the remnants of what was once a thriving planet, all of August's present academic understanding is limited by Old Earth's lacking development. August's entire world view is upturned when he encounters a liquid metal artifact that had landed and settled on the abandoned planet. When the artifact assimilates with August, technological information that appears to be eons more developed than that of Old Earth, and from the few memories he has of his life before the wasteland, tens of millenniums further than the Eran Federation. What are the secrets behind this artifact? From where did it come? Who had the ability to create something as advanced as this artifact? And how far will will others go to get their hands on it? *** There will be several chapters in the beginning that try to give context to the world before the main character is introduced. I recommend that they be read simply for the sake of understanding the world in the novel just a little better. Hang in there and you will meet the MC soon enough! Thanks for giving this novel a hot

Sakolomé Killer man, or Sakolome Satsujin Otoko, is the story of a young boy who is deprived of the use of mana but who will strive with the help of physical energy to surpass his big brother, his journey will later lead to meetings with special beings who will literally change his life.

Meet Takeshi Kasugano a 16 year old teenage boy who seemingly had nothing going for him apart from his devilishly charming looks but in all other aspects seems to be completely average, so when someone this worthless somehow gets accepted into an elite school for training heros question marks start flying everywhere, but what if it's all a facade put up by him to hide his true capabilities, in reality Takeshi is the Test Experimentation Subject and one of the living 12 out of 22 subject for the creation of the perfect human of the creation room he is known as their masterpiece and most perfect creation Number 9 but escapes the creation room with the help of his greatly unrivaled and unmatched intelligence as well as his physical prowess in all forms if traditional martial arts. follow Takeshi as he navigates through his new life as an ordinary highschool student or so he expected.

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Alex Greyson, an ordinary young man in a quiet town, inherits an ancient, mysterious book after his father’s death. When he discovers a key that unlocks the book's secrets, his life changes forever. The book reveals a long-forgotten power tied to an ancient race known as the Forgotten—beings who wield unimaginable abilities. Alex is chosen to inherit this power, but with it comes a dangerous quest. As Alex navigates this new world of magic, relics, and ancient mysteries, he learns that he is not the only one after the power of the Forgotten. Rival forces, secret societies, and dangerous enemies seek to control the same magic, and they will stop at nothing to possess it. As Alex’s abilities grow, so does the danger around him. With the help of allies he meets along the way—each with their own motives and abilities—Alex must learn to master the forgotten power, uncover the truth behind his father’s death, and prevent an ancient evil from being unleashed upon the world. The Forgotten Relic is a thrilling journey of self-discovery, magic, and adventure, filled with epic battles, ancient lore, and a mysterious system that challenges Alex’s every step. Only by embracing his destiny can Alex hope to survive the trials ahead—and perhaps save the world in the process.

--- Disclaimer: This novel is fiction and not a promotion of any mythical tales or preaching of godhood --- The Tower of Ascendance has been a beacon to many, to those who have lost hope, to those who have dreams, and to those who wish for greatness. For billions of years, there had been an order established in this realm that binds the multiverse. But the new prophecy from the Norns has set the realms in turmoil. Amid all this chaos and uncertainties, Hestia Olphis, A champion ranked 41st in the Tower encounters a 23-year-old unemployed who had given up on life which would forever change the fate of each other. Nathaniel Owen has been deemed unredeemable by all, betrayed his family's trust, his girlfriend left him, and his friends used him. Filled with guilt, regret, and despair he turns to end his life. But fate had other plans for him. He finds out that the universe isn't as simple as it looks when he accepted the black - invitation card and arrived at the Tower of Ascendance. This story is filled with ordeals and deaths, bonds and betrayals, rewards and punishments alike. ---- The Tale is about a man who has nothing to lose, nothing to gain, and nothing to do to change his past. Watch his Saga as he walks a new path in life in an untold reality of his Universe. ---- No Yuri, No NTR, No Rape, No excessive Harem that destroys romance. Only a little bit Dark and nothing more. Hello Dear Readers, Enjoy the twists, Action, comedy, and Romance this Book brings to you Will make a discord link after going premium... And please support to the best of your abilities for this rising author. I respect the authority and powers you all have over me. So go easy on me Plzz

in the seven kingdoms of Flourania where power means everything, the weak must serve the strong, and the strong rule the weak. In a world of fantasy where everything is possible, Laston is a young boy who will strive to rise to the top in other to get vengeance for his father whom the henchmen of the king of the continent brutally murdered. He will scheme his way to the top with a newfound purpose to achieve his ultimate goals. Will he be able to achieve his goals? Or will he be vanquished by the one who slays his predecessor?

(Does a perfect being have the right to understand someone who is not? Would he be able to understand his suffering? his sorrows, his pains? why, why would a perfect being have the right to decide on someone who is not perfect by believing he can understand him!!) [Sakolomé killer man] follow the story of a young man who will have a fairly impressive career. Nb: (The novel begins with {not famous} prologues which classify some stories of key characters in the future, please hang on before the long-awaited moment) (⁠╥⁠﹏⁠╥⁠)

Isaac is a young man from the outskirts of the village, who accidentally meets a group of adventurers who happen to stop by his village. A group of adventurers came to his village to kill wild animals from the Stultus Forest which always attacked the village area. Because of his closeness to the adventurer group, Isaac promised Einar, who was the leader of the adventurers, that he would become a great adventurer like them. Great power makes you strong, but a wise mind makes you alive. -Einar Ragnarsson

In a world teetering on the edge of ruin, the balance between order and chaos rests on the fragile shoulders of an unlikely duo. Maya, a young noblewoman, struggles to uphold justice in her barony amidst political decay and familial betrayal. But her world turns upside down when the voice of an ancient ancestor awakens in her mind, revealing that she is the chosen inheritor. As she grapples with her newfound role as humanity’s potential savior, she must also confront the realities of her crumbling household and the manipulations of a scheming stepmother who seeks to displace her. Canan Kane, a crooked and pragmatic lawman, stumbles upon a fragment of the same ancient power during a supernatural encounter. Driven by ambition and survival, Canan begins to wield his abilities with cunning precision, navigating a web of corruption and betrayal. But his growing thirst for power pushes him into the shadowy crossroads between heroism and villainy. As the fragments of the wings of power scatter across the world, the thin membrane separating their realm from malevolent, otherworldly forces begins to fail. Once, practitioners wielding the wings protected this fragile boundary, their factions ensured balance and justice. But with the factions long gone, humanity stands vulnerable to the encroaching darkness. Maya and Canan’s paths collide in a race against time. Maya, guided by her ancestor, seeks to master her abilities and reinforce the failing barrier. Canan, meanwhile, must decide whether his ambition will serve to protect or destroy as he uncovers deeper truths about the wings—and himself. In Wings of Power, legacy, ambition, and moral conflict weave a tale of power’s allure and its cost. Will Maya rise to become the beacon humanity desperately needs? Will Canan succumb to corruption or transcend it? And can they stop the impending darkness before it’s too late?

Welcome to Cipher Academy, an elite private school where only the wealthiest and most gifted students walk its pristine marble halls. But beneath its luxurious facade lies a clandestine world of espionage, assassination, and secrets that could shake nations. Kira Yurei, a 17-year-old with jet-black hair and haunting pink eyes, is one of the academy’s top operatives—a member of the Student Council, the school’s elite governing body, which secretly doubles as an organization of highly trained assassins and spies. With a cold, apathetic demeanor and surgical precision in every mission, Kira seems untouchable, a shadow in human form. But cracks start to form in the school’s perfect image when Leon Ashford, a brilliant and manipulative golden-haired boy with striking violet eyes, starts poking around. Known for his sharp wit and unrivaled intellect, Leon is not only the top academic student but also someone the school’s higher-ups have cautiously considered recruiting. Yet, they know better—they fear him. Leon is far too perceptive, far too dangerous. When a series of inexplicable accidents start happening on campus—students disappearing, encrypted messages left in lockers, and faint traces of blood in off-limits areas—Leon’s curiosity turns into obsession. His fixation on Kira only grows, sensing that the cold boy is at the center of it all. As secrets begin to unravel and alliances blur, Kira is forced to confront the weight of his loyalty to the Student Council, the enigmatic Headmaster Alistair, and the shadowy figure known only as “The Director.” Will Leon uncover the truth behind the academy’s dark underbelly, or will Kira silence him before he gets too close? And when the final mission threatens to upend the entire system, whose side will each boy stand on?

The young man sailed away secretly leaving his parents' home in search of adventure and encountered the mystic power of angels and phoenixes.

Someone who reincarnated as a side character in a kid's body... At first, he just wanted to survive in this wild world of martial arts... But events led him to become wild and selfish too, and that was the beginning of the story... The story of someone who reaches ultimate power and along the way finds friends, enemies, and even members for his harem...

Genre: Sci-fi, Genderbender, Action, Romance, War, Mecha Tags: Hardcore Sci-fi, Genderswap, Yuri, Small/Partial/Harem/s, Omegaverse , GL Target Audience: Male or female On the far flung planet of Atrios V, out in the farthest reaches of the Outer-Rim, there exists an enigmatic flying city called the Colossus. It is one of the few last remaining bastions of humanity after the near extinction of mankind due to the ever-prevalent threat called...the H.E.X. Humanity isn't going down without a fight however, and are constantly developing better starships and other weaponry to tackle what has become...an ever evolving enemy. The most state of the art weapons to emerge in the last millenia is none other than the Titan Exoframe, or...just Exoframe for short; A giant humanoid fighting robot that's more agile than a starship, more versatile than a starfighter, and capable of being crewed by...a single pilot. The only downside: the pilot has to be able to interface with an enigmatic A.I and become one with the machine, and the genetically engineered pilots of the Nobility are the best suited for this role. Enter...eighteen-year-old Hudiya Luffe Arnestria, a young-man on a desperate quest to save his ailing sister, Atilla. His only hope lies in securing a coveted spot at Aldressia Academy, a prestigious military school for Exoframe pilots located on the Colossus. When the noble and beautiful Valencia challenges him to place in the top ten of the entrance exam, Hudiya finds himself entangled in a world of fierce competition; while facing constant threats of sabotage from his ever envious peers. His only way forward...is straight through his competitors. Follow him as he fights for everything he holds dear, while forming cryptic alliances with fellow students and facing betrayal at every turn. (And you get a cute little sister to love and cherish on the side!) What to expect: This is an Alpha-Omega/Omegaverse story (the kind with the crazy pheromones). (( This is not a fanfiction of any kind. Alpha-Omega is basically a genre. This is not a shared universe with any other story. It merely shares a similar genre to those other stories. This is a completely original novel)) This is also a Genderbender/Genderswap story! Has LGBT elements. There is romance. It may have some of the elements of a harem, though that is not the primary element of it. There may be sexual content later on if the site permits it and I feel like it fits the storyline. Target Chapter Length: 10,000 words Target Interlude Length: 2,000 to 4,000 words (Smaller chapters in between the primary chapters that usually are told from the POV of the supporting characters) *Was trying to publish this on RoyalRoad originally, but thats currently pending. We'll see what happens at this point. For right now, it's exclusive to here.

In the vibrant city of Elmore, where power and legacy intertwine, Elmore Academy stands as a beacon for the gifted—young Supernaturals honing their extraordinary abilities. Founded in a world where humans and Supernaturals coexist under fragile peace, the academy is more than just a school; it’s a battleground for influence, alliances, and survival. Emma Aeonhart, the only daughter of the influential Aeonhart family, enters the academy carrying the weight of her family’s legacy—a family gifted with time manipulation but still struggling to solidify their place among the four great houses of Elmore: the enigmatic Erebos, the swift VortexWalkers, the nature-bound Sylvanwood, and the fledgling Aeonharts. Harry Erebos, the cunning second son of the ancient Erebos family, commands attention with his chilling darkness powers and sharp wit. Meanwhile, Emma struggles to find her place in the academy's rigid hierarchy. When the freshman tryouts commence, students eagerly await their placements into one of the academy's four dominant groups: The Shadows of Erebos, The Vortex Vanguards, The Sylvan Guardians, and the elusive Mystic Phantoms. But things take an unexpected turn when Emma is chosen by the Mystic Phantoms—a group shrouded in mystery and led by the enigmatic Mark. As tensions rise between the four families and shadows from the past begin to resurface, Emma, Harry, and their peers are thrust into a web of secrets, betrayal, and looming conflict. The academy’s walls, once seen as a sanctuary, now hide dangerous truths that could shatter the delicate balance between Supernaturals and humanity. In Elmore Academy, power isn’t just a gift—it’s a burden. And survival means understanding that not everything is as it seems. Will Emma uncover the academy's darkest secrets, or will she become another pawn in a game played by forces far beyond her control?

Elena is a girl who possesses both beauty and intelligence. Coming from a middle-class family, she fell head over heels in love with Eddie, the younger son of a wealthy family. However, two years into their relationship, Elena discovered that Eddie had been unfaithful with his ex-girlfriend. Hurt and outraged, Elena got drunk at a bar, where she shared a moment with Eddie's charming and successful businessman brother, Alfie. The situation begins to get complicated as Alfie's presence makes Elena start to question her life choices. As time went by, Eddie revealed a dark and controlling side, while Alfie tried to take Irina away from her brother in his own way. Caught between the two brothers, Irina found herself trapped in an endless struggle. This is a story about love, desire, and self-redemption. In this dangerous game, Yelena not only has to face the struggle between two powerful men, but also has to wrestle with her own inner desires and moral choices. Can she find her true self and achieve genuine freedom in this emotional vortex?