Apex Predator

If survival of the fittest was once humanity's anthem, silence now reigns. The Aud have driven humanity's remnants to huddle like mice in their final bastion. In a gamble, a nobody embarks on an impossible mission: time travel. Nine hundred years in the past, she finds herself hunted by survivor's guilt and the Aud who followed. In this pre-collapse world, where humanity's anthem is still survival but the seeds of its coming evisceration wait to sprout, she is alone. Between an apex predator with everything to gain and a human with everything to lose, a race to rewrite human destiny has begun.

Dragons are the ultimate beasts of prey, an amalgam or chimera of all apex predators. So when a new one appears people notice. And when one makes a point of ending a trade people get vengeful. But that dragon was once just a normal human; how much can a powerful beast with human morals change the world? Like my book cover? Well, I made it! Wanna see it up close or my other art? Here’s my Pixiv https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/43934225. Other social media: https://www.instagram.com/kazanograte/ https://www.tumblr.com/thinkingjellyfish https://www.royalroad.com/profile/391489/fictions

Yuan was born with an incurable illness that left him blind at a young age and crippled a few years later, rendering everything below his head useless. Deemed hopeless and irredeemable, his parents quickly gave up on him, and the world ignored him. In this dark and still world, his younger sister became his sole reason for living. Watch as this young man reaches for the apex as a genius in Cultivation Online, the newest VRMMORPG, becoming a legendary figure in both worlds. --------------------- My other novels: Dual Cultivation

An ordinary grey rabbit after gaining his soul rune find’s himself on the journey to be the apex predator in a world full of predators against his will. As he climbs to the top he discovers others like him from other races only more lucky, talented or hardworking so he uses any trick he can to climb higher. and learns more about the world Oneiros.

In the hyper-connected world of 2075, where Artificial General Intelligence hums beneath the surface of society and meta-humans, gifted with extraordinary abilities, walk among us, power is the only currency that truly matters. Ren, a student at Japan's elite meta-human academy, understands this better than most. His ability, Localized Chronokinesis, the subtle manipulation of time in a confined space, is often dismissed as support-class, but beneath the surface lies a mind of cold calculation and ruthless ambition. Unlike the heroes lauded in history books, Ren harbors no grand ideals of justice. He sees the academy's rigorous training, the cutthroat competition of Magi Duels, and the strategic complexities of Cognitive Wargames as mere stepping stones. He is a predator in a world of evolving apex predators, and his unique control over time is a tool to be honed, exploited, and weaponized for his own ascent. His sisters, the powerfully impulsive Akari and the brilliantly analytical Hikari, are not just family; they are assets to be managed in his grand design. The looming shadow of global power blocs, the simmering tensions between nations, and the intricate web of clan politics within Japan are not threats to be overcome, but opportunities to be seized. Ren's path is not that of a savior, but of a manipulator. He will exploit every advantage, forge alliances with calculated precision, and dismantle his rivals with chilling efficiency. He sees the world not as it should be, but as it is – a game of power, and he intends to win, no matter the cost. Witness the rise of a calculating mind in The Intelligence Age, where the quietest power can be the deadliest, and the line between genius and villain is razor thin.

When 20-year-old Elena Jackson is mysteriously murdered, her life is far from over. Resurrected as a half-breed vampire by Darien Varcolac, an enigmatic musician, Elena is thrust into a world of secrets and shadows she never knew existed. Now navigating life as a vampire, Elena struggles with her new reality, haunted by visions of the past she doesn't yet understand. Darien, alluring yet distant, guides her through this dangerous world, where the line between predator and protector blurs. As they grow closer, Elena becomes determined to uncover the truth behind her murder. But their investigation unearths a darker conspiracy, revealing hidden motives, centuries-old feuds, and a dangerous power struggle within the vampire world. Caught between two worlds—her human past and her vampire future—Elena must face the sinister forces closing in, all while contending with a complicated attraction to Darien and the shocking betrayal of someone she once trusted. In Club Dusk, love is as dangerous as the enemies lurking in the shadows, and survival comes at a steep price.

Shaymon, the man who has achieved the apex of dark magic, is framed as being a Demon King and is killed. ‘I will not let it end like this!’ He finally achieves new life but reality was cruel. Being born after 500 years, he was born as the descendent of his rival, the Sword Emperor!

In a post-apocalyptic world, you'll find four main types of people. Those who fight with all their might "the hunters." The ones who leech and exploit others "the pests." The predators, who see everyone as prey. And lastly, we have "the survivors," the resilient ones who never give up. Everyone often fits into one category, but it's hard to determine which one Maya falls into. She's not exactly a fighter, considering leaving her room was a chore even before the apocalypse. A predator? No way—she's always been a pushover. You might think she's a survivor, but that's laughable. She'd rather die from starvation than resort to scavenging. So, how should we categorize her? leeche? Nope. Perhaps a new category is needed: "The Lost"—those struggling to find their place in a shattered world."

What will you do if you were transmigrated into the novel you were reading. Alex, an ordinary boy was faced with this reality as he was transmigrated into the novel he was reading. But there was a surprise there as he was not the main character or even one of the side character. He was an extra. *Ding [*Welcome to ARCANIA] [Successor of the Apex] He became the successor of the strongest being in the world and was given a chance to live a whole different life than his past and he gladly accepted it as his past life was anything but good. But will his life be like those extra's who became cannon fodder or would it be whole different life ? Could he became powerful enough for a threat bigger than demons? **** 1-There no harem in the novel. 2- Our mc is overpowered and there will be no hiding of strength at least to some extent. 3 I am new at writing so please if I make mistakes do tell me.

"Dragons rule the skies, the land, and the seas... humanity survives in the cracks, dreaming of a comeback." _______ Power comes from the beast you tame in this world, and you need to do it at the tender age of ten. Wolves, hawks, snakes, spiders, the stronger your summon, the brighter your future. Too bad for our protagonist. When everyone else summoned salamanders, eagles, or tigers, he got… Well, let’s just say the only thing lower on the food chain is dirt. Laughed at, bullied, and living as the butt of every joke, he’s not exactly winning. But giving up isn’t an option, his aging parents sold everything for his chance, and he won’t let it be for nothing. But hey, this is his story. The weakest beast tamer? Here’s the thing about being at the bottom: it teaches you how to climb. And dragons? The apex predators? Turns out they start small too, so... He’s going to tame everything, every evolutionary line. How? Turns out, his summon isn’t useless after all. Step one: survive long enough to unlock his gift. Step two: tame creatures nobody else dares to touch. Step three: become the strongest tamer the world has ever seen and laugh in the face of those who doubted him. As kingdoms crumble under greed and external threats, the weakest tamer begins his rise. Because in this world, strength isn’t just about the creature you summon; it’s about the bond you forge, the risks you take, and the will to rise when the world drags you down. Follow his path as he unlocks a potential so rare, so terrifying, it leads to dragons… Even better, every evolutionary line leads to the strongest ‘SSS Dragons’. _______ Warning: Contains world-ending dragons, questionable life choices, ridicule-fueled underdog revenge, dragon-scaled protagonist, morally questionable nobles, insane creature evolutions, over-the-top power fantasy, and enough twists to make you wonder if weakest really means luckiest. A MC who’s out to prove everyone wrong… even if it kills him. Spoiler alert: It won’t. For those who love an underdog, an over-the-top power fantasy, and a whole lot of fun, this one’s for you. If you’re looking for a more serious or a bit grim-dark story, look somewhere else (Maybe Utopian System (;) This one’s about having fun, taming dragons and expectations. _______ If you want to know more about the cover: Yep, that's Luna lounging like it's a casual afternoon… on two dragons, no less. The white side looks regal, the dark side (dark blue one) radiates menace, and Luna? She’s caught somewhere in between, with her skin and clothes morphing into shimmering scales from their power. Oh, and don’t miss the tiny horns. It’s not just fashion; it’s fusion. High-level beasts tend to leave their mark, and Luna wears it like a boss. Sitting on dragons, half-transformed, and pulling off the ultimate power move. If they can put one dragon in their covers… I may as well put 2! We will use the same Discord from Utopian, come join! https://discord.gg/W3CjfC2cw4

In a city plagued by unsolved murders, a brilliant and elusive killer plays a dangerous game with the police. Caden thorn, a seasoned detective known for his razor-sharp intellect and unorthodox methods, is called in to solve the case. But the killer, just as intelligent and ruthless, has a plan of his own—one that will test caden every move. As they engage in a high-stakes battle of wits, the lines between predator and prey blur, leaving only one question who will outsmart the other in this deadly game of cat and mouse?

A stray soul branched from the road of the dead, falling into a random dimension and is reborn as a dragon! Watch his journey as he navigates through his new powers, becoming the apex predator of his new universe

Kara is a hunting prodigy. Or rather, she was born for hunting. But in a world where combatant classes have a considerable advantage over others, she, with her Hunter class, which is considered semi-combatant, will always be destined for an ordinary life. Will Kara be able to find happiness living an ordinary life? Well, Kara herself gives us the answer: "Absolutely not!" So, when she discovers a family inheritance that holds a well-guarded secret of the Hunter class, she decides to embark on a path that will defy the order of the world.

After a fatal accident, Daniel is reborn in an underwater world as a simple carp, retaining his human mind and guided by a mysterious evolution system. In the vast and perilous ecosystem of a lake filled with deadly predators and ancient secrets, he must learn to survive, evolve, and uncover the purpose behind his new existence

Lestes was a peak cultivator, fall in deep sleep after a battle when he woke up he found that, his opponent soul in his last battle, nine headed serpent soul, which he sealed in his soul has started affecting his own thinking, which tern him into a lecherous, lustful person to not go astray and not affecting his Dao Lestes Decided to peak few maid, to have sex with them and satisfy his lust. he will take many maid and going to have a lots of sex along in his journey to in return to his previous peak. fuck his new maid which he peaked in forest. fuck city lord sexy daughter fuck Lin clan sexy princess fuck gorgeous phoenix maiden

From fleeing for your safety and enrolling in a school filled with psychopaths… to being claimed by a deranged alpha prince? Yeah, you’re better off dead. • . • Jules’ life was picture perfect until his entire family got murdered all of a sudden, with him being the only survivor. A savior swooped In because he was still in immense danger, and that led to Jules taking on a new identity and becoming a completely different person overnight— and enrolling into Carnivals, a prestigious all-boys school for all supernatural beings. In Carnivals, monsters lurk the dark hallways and the strong preyed on the weak. You either become a predator or a prey… and from one look at Jules— a boy too pretty for his own good, with a slender and petite build, it was obvious that he was gonna be eaten alive by the predators. Here comes Blaze, a wolf who sends shivers down every predator’s spine in the school, an insanely hot Alpha who was as dangerous and deranged as the rumors claimed. He took one glance at Jules and decided there and then that Jules belonged to him. *** I inched backwards, eyes widening even more as my eyes zeroed in on the smirk tugging at the side of his lips. Blaze never smiled, and whenever he does, it never meant anything good. My heartbeat quickened as I scrambled backwards even more, breath stuttering to a stop as he began to narrow the distance between us. In no time, my back was plastered against the cold wall and that was when it hit me right in the chest that I was cornered and ensnared, like an actual prey… by none other than Blaze, when I had thought my life couldn’t get any worse. He towered over me effortlessly, emitting so much dominance and I had to tilt my head backwards for me to be able to meet his dark eyes, and my breath hitched when our eyes locked. He leaned down and my eyes snapped closed at once as I held my breath, waiting for him to strike. I’ve heard all the horrifying, endless rumors about him. He was an Alpha Prince whose presence someone like me should never be in. When I felt the tip of his cold nose glide over the length of my throat, my mouth fell open to release a startled gasp. He dragged in a long, audible breath and I felt a shiver rattle down my spine as I grew even stiffer, confusion clouding my mind. What was happening? Why was he doing this out of nowhere? Oh my gosh… he really was a deranged alpha like everyone says! *** THIS BOOK IS RATED 18+! It contains matured content such as: - Bullying. - Drug use. - Smut [a whole lot of it.] - Violence. - Harem [not between the main characters.] So… proceed with caution, you’ve been warned! *I don’t own the rights to the cover!

Apocalypse also means a great disaster. And it befell this blue planet called Earth. Humans, out of nowhere, began to eat each other. Harmless animals wreaked havoc, and savage beasts popped out from who knows where. Humans, who were known as the alpha predators of this world, were reduced to mere prey. But they did not fall without a fight. Humans began to awaken their dormant talents, and at least they were able to survive. However, this was simply the start. Waves of disaster struck, and after a hundred years, only one human was left. Although knowing that it was pointless, he kept fighting. Until all of them died. What was the point of it, though? He was the only one who survived. He despaired, knowing that. But, by some kind of fate, he was given a chance. A chance to redo everything. This is the story of a man who prevailed until he was the only one left and was given a chance to save everything

For years, he knew only stillness. Confined to a body that refused to move, unable to speak or act, his world was reduced to the smallest of motions—a blink, a breath. He had lived on the fringes of existence, watching life pass him by while his dreams withered, unreachable. On modern-day Earth, his broken body had long sentenced him to a life of quiet despair. Then the world changed. When the heavens split and the Cultivation Assist System descended, the rules of reality were rewritten. The Awakening brought power, opportunity, and a spark of hope to every corner of the world. For him, it brought a miracle: the chance to heal. The system mended the broken shell that had confined him for so long, restoring his strength and granting him the body he had always longed for. For the first time in years, he stood, felt the earth beneath his feet, and believed he could rise alongside the world’s new era. But even miracles have limits. While others rushed into the grand Pagodas—the centers of knowledge and cultivation where the strongest paths began—he was denied entry. Barred from the heart of the Awakening, he was forced to endure its trials on the outskirts. Every step forward came harder for him than it did for others. He clawed and fought for scraps of the opportunities others seemed to have handed to them. But he did not stop. Through sheer determination, he began to ascend. Slowly but surely, he carved out his place in the new world, defying the odds and the whispers of those who doubted him. He could see the life he had dreamed of—freedom, power, and the chance to soar—just within reach. But the world was not as kind as he believed. Just as he reached for the heights he had fought so hard to claim, betrayal struck. The knife that ended his life came not from an enemy, but from someone he thought loved him. The warmth of trust turned to the cold sting of death, and in his final moments, as the darkness took him, he wondered how he could have been so blind. But death was not the end. When he awakens again, in a new life and body, the memories of his first remain vivid and sharp. The struggles, the triumphs, and the bitter sting of betrayal—they burn within him, forging a determination that will not be silenced. The Cultivation Assist System is still there, but the rules of his second life are different, and the world he returns to is even more dangerous than before. Ashes to Apex follows the journey of a young man who rose from nothing, fought against impossible odds, and was struck down before he could truly soar. It is a tale of rebirth, ambition, and the unyielding drive to rise beyond the limits of fate. As the embers of his first life ignite a new flame, one question remains: How far can he rise before the ashes of his past threaten to consume him once more?

Completed but under editing. Continues in: Reign of the Time Gap Queen The plot thickens as you read. MATURE CONTENT! Free Reading. Give it a fair read before disregarding it or you'll miss out on a lot, or at least read the second novel and come back after editing is completed. No love-triangle. Vol 0: 1-15 "What else did you find?" "Well, I found our first female pregnant corpse but..." I paused not sure if I wanna share this with him or not. "But?" Orlando repeated. "I don't know something is odd about how she died. Her neck wasn't broken but it appears to be crushed. On the side of her neck, I saw two round holes resembling to look like fangs or some sorta sharp pointed teeth." I finally just told him. He first looked at me weirdly before bursting out into laughter. "Fangs like a vampire?" He teased and I should've seen this coming. I burst into a hard enough uproar to pee myself. "You are so mean!" I chuckled. "Alright, I'll be nice to my vampire nerd," he said winking at me. "You haven't found anybody else that lived in the city?" He asked just wondering. "Oddly enough, we haven't," I shared. Yet Orlando does it again. "Yup, that definitely sounds like a vampire to me!" 24-year-old Victoria Perkins is a trainee archeologist and paleontologist. On her way to earning her first degree with the best outscoring records in her class. Victoria was given a lifetime opportunity to excavate in Egypt. Many team members were chosen and hired by Mr. Collin who is funding the excavation to find a Pharaoh. During the excavation, her psychic gift to mentally travel between past and present was triggered. By using her time-gap gift she found the clues the Pharaoh had left behind for his love to find him. Which made her team leader and boss named Tom envious that she keeps finding these artifacts. Following each clue, Victoria found the Pharaoh but was fired by Tom the next day. So her team carried on without her to study this mummified Pharaoh. Something about his remains didn't seem natural. Before any questions could be answered the whole team was Murdered. All but Victoria. She was blamed for the crime and arrested. Without trial, she was found guilty and left to rot in her cell awaiting execution. ~ Vol 1:16-377 Kai strides up and embraced his hands around my waist. "Humm," Kai hummed so poetically that I found myself captured by how sexy he is. He leaned forward into my ear whispering seductively. "Or maybe it's because deep down inside. You like me more than you are willing to admit." His words breathed into my ear like an easy-flowing breeze. I found myself melting in goo for this man who kidnapped me. ~ One of the most powerful multi-billionaire Empire CEOs of the world was the Collin Royal family business. Kai Collin came to Egypt and bailed her out and paid for her Freedom. Well, her Freedom from jail but not from him. Victoria learned the hard way she was now the property of Kai Collin. But who was this mysterious Kai Collin? Everybody knew the Collin family but Kai Collin's name had submerged from out of nowhere. Yet that wasn't half of the mystery. Victoria was trapped by this mysterious attractive man who acted strange; Kai didn't know how to drive or what a cell phone was. Even though her heart belongs to her fiance, Orlando Mill the son of an equally powerful Empire CEO family too. But this doesn't stop Kai from becoming possessive of her enough that he steals her away from Orlando. Between her lover, kidnapper, and much worse that lurks within the shadows; How much heartbreak and loss can Victoria face? Who is the real villain creeping into Victoria's life only to kill everyone she's dearest to? Vol 0: Is about the excavation in Egypt and Victoria's relationship with Orlando. Vol 1: Kai joins the story. Murder will happen. There will be some hot steamy love scenes. Things will get dark, sensitive, emotional, creepy, and a bit bloody for some viewers.

The day of abandonment. Monsters roamed the lands as some sort of predators, criminals were coming from nowhere and broke all that is lawful, the concept of reality was slowly becoming a suggestion...and yet, despite all odds...they adapted. the year in the messed up callander is 2093, and what was left of earth has evolved into some weird insanity that's functional despite what happaned. People live in cities and countries in a world that's gone mad, where super heroes are now a normal Monday, new job opportunities have arrived, and trail chambers, otherwise known as dungeons, spreaded like wildfire to test people of all kinds. In such a bizarre plane of existence, can our young lead survive the trails ahead of him, and make something great of himself? Maybe even saving existance itself from collapse.

Fate is the invisible hand that pulls us into a labyrinth of choices, steering us through shadowed corridors where we’re never fully in control. It’s the heartbeat quickening in the face of the unknown, the feeling of being watched by forces hidden in the dark. Fate lies in the whisper of paths we’re meant to walk — dangerous, inevitable, a force that taunts us to run from it, even as it closes in. You don’t see it coming, but you feel it; every choice, every turn, pulling you toward something bigger and darker than you could ever imagine. Fate is the silent predator, prowling the edge of our lives, pushing us to confront the thrilling unknown with no way back. That is fate. Warning: This novel is not meant for weak hearted people

Elizabeth Silvera lived a simple farmer life on New Havens, free of worry and concern, when her world was turned upside down by a knight from the Alzar Kingdom, Sir Benedict Hawken. From humble beginnings, Elizabeth must navigate a treacherous world filled with war and strife, while trudging through internal struggles. Where magic and martial arts are born, anyone can rise from Rank 1 Mortal to Rank 5 God! This is the story of how Elizabeth and her friends manages to become legendary apex experts, shattering the firmament and slaying gods alike! This is the Chronicles of New Havens! Book 1 Lion and Snake (Completed 2-22-2020) Book 2 Meeting of Masters (Completed 1-26-2021) Book 3 Empire's Collapse Part 1 (Completed 8-14-2022) Book 3 Empire's Collapse Part 2 (Ongoing...) Estimated Arc 1 progress: 55% Chapter updates are either daily or once every two days. All credit belongs to Square ENIX and Jeremy Chong for the cover and all adjustments are personally made.

Dusken sought power but never expected it to make him a target for elimination. Reborn into a parallel version of Earth filled with magic, he overcame countless perils, eventually rising to become one of the Ascendants - warriors who wield the legacies of gods. In a cruel world facing an alien invasion, Dusken found himself at the centre of a power struggle between deities. To make matters worse, the celestial talent he wielded carried an extraordinarily formidable soul brand, one that slowly devoured his humanity and turned him into a demon. With his home reduced to ashes, Dusken vowed to survive in a world where power ruled all. No matter the cost, he would become the strongest of them all! --- DISCLAIMER: This novel is pure fiction. Its contents don't insult any beliefs nor defame any places in real life. So do not blame the author for your misunderstanding.

[Connection restored with a new Host.] [Due to the new connection, the Player's level has been reset to Level 1.] After being suddenly disconnected, Will, who was about to reach Level 1.000, woke up in the body of Su Login, a young failure who had no talent for cultivation. There was a problem there, Will was arrogant and would never bow his head to anyone, he couldn't allow his lack of cultivation talent to make him a victim of the Geniuses and Immortals. Although his cultivation didn't have a future, the System had accompanied him to that world, allowing him to advance in Level. Could this, coupled with his experience as a 'Player', allow him to be a peer even with an Immortal? Without understanding much about the common sense of that world, Su Login decided that he would evolve and return to the apex. His goal? Power! He wanted to become the strongest in the world! And anyone who got in his way should simply be eliminated. *** NekoYasha's discord server: https://discord.gg/eWf7xeum94 Note: The frequency of chapter releases will depend on audience interaction. Comment and favorite the novel to support the author.

[Webnovel Rising Star ll Contest] What would you do if you were the younger brother of the number one genius under the heavens? What will you do if you know whatever you do, it will barely be a breeze before the raging flood of your brother's actions? Will you envy him, will you hate him, or will you support him and become a side character of an ever changing dangerous world? This was the situation Eugene found himself at, a boy filled with envy and jealousy toward his brother but also can't help to love him with all his heart. Unfortunately, the world never gave them time to process their complex emotions as things change everyday that seek to not just kill them but destroy their very homeland. This is a world that is barely functioning by the illusion of hope! The more ignorant you are, the more free you are and power comes with responsibility. Knowledge comes with the dangerous realization that the future is bleak and despair is around the corner. Eugene found himself born in a world that ‘Awakened’ as they called it, humans devolved from Apex Predators centuries ago and are barely cattle for the ever evolving beasts and monsters. Two things saved the humans from extinction, and it wasn't their knowledge or weaponry; they are all useless against intelligent beasts that can do better. What saved them was some benevolent beasts that took them as servants, slaves and some as cattle for rearing. The second thing that saved them was the appearance of Gateway that led to various realms in unknown dimensions which aided them to make a pact with willing beasts. They finally gained strength and power and huddled around Gateways and built. Eugene found himself in a race against time as he dived into an unknown dimension, filled with mystery and danger that might have the answers everyone desire. [Webnovel Rising Star ll Contest] Please show your support through comments and reviews!

Ventis, a college art student had a fascination with the world of the vampires and other night creatures. Though he had never expected he would ever meet on, or two even. The events of one full moon night would change his life forever. Would he be able to cope with the changes and what did the vampire named Necros want with him? Come, follow Ventis and Necros in their roller coaster of emotion and lust, find out if a vampire and human could really co-exist together.

[ this story is dropped] After being given the chance of a lifetime. I will absolutely make use of it to completely indulge in any desires that I have to completely enjoy my life. As you have to live your life doing something for yourself because if not for yourself then for who, somebody else? Now this new world will allow me to release the sexual predator hidden within me. Now come along for my slice of life,action and smut filled journey. * I don't own the cover. If the artist wants me to take it down dm and I will immediately.* **If any reader has any recommendations or advice to further improve my writing please do. Additional Tags carefree mc||shameless mc|| perverted mc||annoying system(for some)||harem||heavy smut|| No NTR ||Netori ||legal loli|| non-human races|| non-legal loli(but no intercourse until legal age*_*) ||Yandere ||evolution||

In short, I have been reborn into a world where the natural elements are both beautiful and deadly at the same time, with ferocious storms and scorching heat waves that can wipe out entire communities. Well this is an unforgiving, unforgiving world where the common cold can kill you, a world where survival applies only to the strong in this world. Here in this world humans are not at the top of the food chain. A world where the sounds of predators echo in the wild, and the threat of hunting lurks around every corner. I'm not afraid. Why should I be afraid? I'm a crimson red dragon living in a forest. Why am I not kidding? I'm a crimson red dragon living in a very dense forest.

Ann Eleanor Dahlia Alvador Justice's past is a blank slate. Her future is as uncertain as the harmattan fog that clouds the horizon. But vengeance is clear. Strength is necessary. Power is inevitable. To reclaim the title that was once hers, she must walk a path paved with secrets, blood, and betrayal. Her heart is hardened, her resolve unshakable — until fate binds her to a man with eyes as cold as the shadows they both seek to escape. "What if you are unable to pay?" he asked, amusement barely concealed in his voice. Her gaze didn’t falter. "Then I would pay back with my body and soul." Their fates tangle in a dance of desire and deceit, and with every buried secret that rises to the surface, she realizes one chilling truth: the past never stays buried. Old enemies return. New betrayals unfold. And as the echoes of her forgotten life threaten to consume her, she faces a choice — become the prey or embrace the predator within. This time, she won’t run. This time, she’ll reign.