Books About Gilded Age

It is the year 2500, and humanity has expanded its reach beyond the confines of Earth. In a distant sector of the galaxy, a young man named Erich "Silber" Jaeger is born into a dystopian empire that tightly controls the lives of its citizens. Growing up in a society rife with discrimination, Erich faces an uncertain future as he approaches military conscription. He will spend the next two decades of his life serving in the Armed Forces of the Germanic Star-Empire, fighting against the many enemies of the authoritarian state. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of interstellar warfare, Erich must grapple with his own ambitions and loyalties. Will he rise through the ranks to become the next dictator of the empire, or will he meet a gruesome end on the battlefield? Join Erich on his journey through the Interstellar Age, as he confronts the challenges of war, politics, and personal identity in a universe filled with danger and intrigue.

Captain Elias Carter was one of the brightest minds in the U.S. Air Force, a tactical genius specializing in aerial combat and logistics. His career, however, was cut short when his fighter jet was shot down in an unforeseen skirmish over the South China Sea. As his consciousness fades into oblivion, he awakens once more—not as Captain Carter, but as Adrian von Rabenfeld, the heir to a crumbling duchy in an alternate version of the Holy Roman Empire during the 17th century. Born into an era of constant warfare, religious strife, and the encroaching forces of both the Ottoman Empire and emerging nation-states, Adrian must navigate the treacherous waters of feudal politics. With his knowledge of modern warfare, supply chain logistics, and statecraft, he is determined to turn his backwater duchy into a formidable military power. But war is not only fought on the battlefield—scheming nobles, zealous clergy, and foreign adversaries all seek to dictate the fate of his lands. Will Adrian be able to carve a path toward a unified, industrialized Germanic empire centuries ahead of its time? Or will he be crushed beneath the weight of history, his modern knowledge unable to overcome the inertia of medieval thought? One thing is certain: in an age of muskets and mercenaries, only the strong shall write history in their name.

She lost everything in one day_ her career, her reputation, and the respect of the man who once trusted her. Adele Blake has spent years proving herself as a top designer at Star Shine Jewelry, using her job to support her daughter and endure a loveless, toxic marriage. But when a scandalous accusation ties her to the CEO’s young, reckless son, Ricky McCall, she finds herself thrown out with nothing but whispers trailing behind her. The truth? A stolen moment, a near kiss, and a pair of watchful eyes ready to ruin her.

This a story I really loved but was not finished and I hope this book becomes famous so the the writer will finish it. Thank you A data loving man from Earth has an accident which transport him to a dark land filled filled with terrifying creatures and magical powers. Fortunately for him, he has a Biological Assistance Chip too ease his path. However, things in this bizarre and strange world are not always as they seem, and, though it is a tremendous asset, the chip doesn't always work as expected. With all of the greedy creatures and magical mayhem around him, one can only wonder what the future holds for this young man...

Ajax is an orphan who survives a massacre along with his friends but unfortunately gets separated from them. Fortunately, after a turn of events, he successfully gains a system which helps him increase his cultivation but doesn't know what it is called. But he knows one thing for sure, this system is mighty and helpful in taking his revenge. "Whoever you are, I am gonna find you", Ajax mumbled with a disgruntled expression. In a world where the Summoning of an elemental spirit is done through a dream when they are 15 years old, Ajax with the help of a system and his summoned spirits sets out on a journey to seek revenge against the mastermind behind the massacre.

Kenan Marlowe, a poverty-stricken, young man who reverences survival and good life amongst all things. But when he’s forced into the Dark Lands—a terrifying place teeming with monsters, hate-worthy Transcendents and death—survival becomes an impossible challenge. Kenan must choose between dying unceremoniously in the Sun city without a chance of survival or delving into the Dark lands where death is sure but a million chances of survival exists. Enduring trials that push him to his limits and awaken a hidden strength he never knew he had. Betraying and being betrayed, a world where one can either kill or get killed; now, it is up to Kenan to choose where to stand and whom to stand with.

In 2179, Earth lies fractured, dominated by four rival factions: the capitalist Consortium, the devout Covenant, the feudal Dominion, and the idealistic Collective. Amid the chaos, the neutral zones offer lawless refuge and perilous opportunity. Kael Drayen, a scavenger from the neutral zone, discovers something he shouldn't have. Pursued by factions and torn between their promises of salvation, Kael forms a fragile alliance with a doubting priestess, a haunted knight, and a conflicted operative. As secrets unravel, Kael faces impossible choices: wield the Aegis to unite the world, destroy it to prevent tyranny, or forge a new path in a fractured age. A gripping tale of survival, power, and the cost of hope, "The Fractured Age" explores the fate of a broken world—and whether it can be saved.

In a realm shrouded by humanity's darkest sins, a world adrift in a sea of lost purpose, Allthim decreed a final reckoning. Age after age, emissaries of divine light were cast forth, beacons in the night of ignorance. Yet, their sacred words were met with scorn, their holy missions met with steel. Now, as twilight descends upon creation, Souael, a soul ignited by fate, is chosen to be the last ember of hope. A mantle of destiny is draped upon his shoulders, a burden of truth to be borne. For within the heart of this world, a grotesque tapestry of deceit has been woven, a perversion of morality cloaked in societal grace. Souael, a sword unsheathed for righteousness, must first cleanse this corrupted soil before striking at the root of evil. Amidst the labyrinth of deception, he finds solace in the omniscience of his creator: "They weave webs of lies, but He is the master weaver of fate." With faith as his compass and justice as his blade, Souael embarks on a perilous journey, a cosmic ballet between light and darkness, as the world trembles on the precipice of oblivion. Note: I reworked my previous delayed novel. This time I have my precious semester break to write. I write it in my first language, so I just translate the original using AI. My apologize.

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"Jill!" Sheri whispered. Jill continues to give Sheri grief. Though, in all honesty Jill didn't care, nor did she have room to judge. Jill has done what Sheri is about to do once or twice. Maybe even three times by the time she's done with Anthony. Who knows what his status is? Don't care... But Jill could shamelessly say this, she's never blatantly seen a man's wife and still brazenly flirt with their husband. Sheri was on a whole new level of savagery, and Jill wasn't letting her best friend off the hook so easily. Jill thought to herself, the next time Sheri tries to act all innocent and poise to judge me, imma rub the dirt all up in her face. She continues to push Sheri’s buttons till she gets up to leave and go to the bathroom. Jill was getting ready to tell her to use the gel when unexpectedly, Sheri collides into the Governor. They were a whole tangled mess, Jill practically had to pull them apart before his wife came. The Governor was grateful for her intervention because even he realized he wasn't focused. Upon meeting the governor's wife, Jill was 100% sure, she did not like her. This self-important, condescending chick, made Jill simply want to backhand her. Her whole attitude was trash. She looked down at Sheri and Jill the whole time with fake greetings of kindness. But Jill matched her energy. Like b*tch, your not about to run over me. But Sheri... Practically became her yes girl. And Jill had to fall in line because it wasn't her fight. *** After the awful encounter with Monica, the Governor's wife, Jill got to work on making sure Sheri had a more prominent presence. The girls went to the bathroom, and Jill opened every stall to make sure no one was around. "What was that?!" Jill yelled. "I know right?! Absolute b*tch!" Sheri added. Jill wanted to smack Sheri. "No! You!" Sheri was confused. "You're not focused! When she came up to us all stank, you had no fight in you. You acted like a docile little girl. She said jump and you went 'how high?' Even I had to fall in line." Jill was so infuriated. "Oh...". Sheri said in recollection. "Listen that right there was a freebie. Monica is not about to think that's how things are gonna be moving forward." Jill declares. Sheri was silent but signaled she understood Jill continued as she paced the spacious restroom. "She's the one that had things she wanted to discuss with you, not the other way around. You should of let Monica know what day YOU were available instead of going along with what she choose!" "I know I just got nervous..." Sheri put her hand to her forehead. "Well that needs to be out of your system now that we have a vague idea of what she's about. When we go to the Governor's house, don't act all impressed, as if you've never been in a place like that before, and whatever she asks of you, tell her you need time to deliberate. She's not getting her answer right away." Jill looked at Sheri sternly. "You're right! I'm sorry!... I guess I felt bad about my behavior with her husband that I kind of submitted to her." Sheri admitted. "So are you gonna feel bad about the Governor's behavior too?!" Jill snapped "Takes two to tangle, And y'all was entangled!" "Jill... I don't know if I can be the type of woman that can mess with a married man..." Sheri lowered her head. Well what is she trynna say about me! Jill thought. *** Hey everyone, thank you for your interest in my book, this is my first time writing a story. Hope you enjoyed this excerpt. This is my original work and the setting is urban American. My characters are of African American, Caribbean, and Hispanic descent, so this book may have a different flavor from the more traditional stories on here, so feel free to comment if there are any slang terms or phrases you don't understand.

The city of Eldarion basks in golden sunlight, but beneath its vibrant surface, unease stirs. Kael, a battle-hardened warrior, senses the coming storm. When a monstrous Harbinger emerges from the shadows, leaving destruction in its wake, Kael and the wise High Oracle Lyra confront the creature. Amidst the chaos, a mysterious wanderer named Selene appears, warning of the Veil's collapse and the rise of the Age of Chaos. Together, they must face the growing darkness-but the battle has only just begun.

A world called Escalodia, a place where all nations, namely Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs and Giants live side by side and make peace. But, everything changed and war broke out everywhere, resulting in unrest and political instability across the state. And there is almost no way to restore the peace. Then came the prophecy that said that everything would return to normal and there would be someone who could bear the burden but if he took the wrong step then the future of the world would be no more. Will he be able to restore that peace or will the future of the world be destroyed by him as well? Could he be as predicted before ? Announcement : Book 2 will launch on this March. *Uploaded once a week mostly at Saturday or Sunday. Book 3 coming soon. Available on Royal Road & Wattpad too

A stone age young man out on his first hunt to become a man, an unidentified object falling out of the sky towards him, will the whims of fate be kind or cruel to him? Follow the MC's journey through the ages as the world grows and evolves with him. *Release of new chapters will most likely be 2 times a week, depending on how busy I am with work and life. will try for 3 times a week*

Heroes are finally born. Flying in the sky and breathing fire or teleporting. Amazing abilities that all men and women would marvel at. But.... No one is safe. No one is happy. An exceptionally evil man is on the loose. He and his evil ACTS terrorise the lives of good people. An entire age of suffering is upon mankind. Spearheaded by one man.

In "Legacy of the Lost Age," an ancient god-king awakens from centuries of slumber, finding himself stripped of divine power and cast into a mortal body. The world he once ruled is unrecognizable, his once-glorious empire now lost to myth and legend. Where he once walked as a being of light, revered and feared, his name and legacy have been twisted into tales of ruin and curses. Villagers whisper of "Lost Ones," ancient beings of immense power who vanished from history, leaving behind relics that are now regarded as forbidden and dangerous. Confused yet resolute, the fallen god-king embarks on a journey to reclaim his forgotten legacy. Guided by faint echoes of his former self, he discovers remnants of his past scattered across the land—old shrines, enchanted artifacts, and places of power that have faded into obscurity. Along the way, he encounters Nia, a young girl drawn to the mysteries of the old world. Through her eyes, he begins to understand how fear and reverence have morphed his legacy into a warning tale, casting shadows over his once-respected rule. But his journey is fraught with danger. Ancient forces lurk in the darkness, entities that have grown powerful in his absence, corrupting the very essence of his world. To restore his power, he must face formidable foes and unlock secrets long buried, risking the wrath of those who would prefer the past remain forgotten. As he reclaims each piece of his former strength, the god-king must confront a critical choice: will he rebuild his empire as the god he once was, or reshape his legacy to protect the people who fear him? The path he walks could either restore the world to its former glory—or plunge it further into darkness.

What happens when an average American middle-aged man, father of two high school girls and a high school teacher, gets a system that makes him attractive to single women? Watch how he makes love and babies with the women who come for him. He gets rich every time he makes a woman visit Cloud Nine. This story has taboos, but at least it doesn't have cheating in any forum, so there's that. NONE OF THE PEOPLE IN THIS NOVEL ARE REAL. EVERYTHING IS FANTASY. *contains 18+ adult content* MC's Main kink is Race play, so do be warned. in*est father x daughter school teacher x student widow divorced milfs BDSM Many Taboo s*x, you have been warned. Emotional control (i.e., the girls will be affected by him to be prone to lust after him but won't lose the free will to turn him down until they have already slept with him) *what it won't contain* NTR or its other forums for cheating R*pe mind control (I am going through and fixing spelling and other issues, so please bear with it. English isn't my strong suit. I have finished fixing all the chapters that I have put up to the best of my ability, and I don't know how good Grammarly is. So I won't say it's perfect, but it's an improvement over before.)

When two contradicting forces converge, is it chaos or harmony? Is it fate or a flash of the unanticipated? And as the line blur we must ask: Is it real or just a figment of our adventurous minds? *** The world is closing in on Malia Baker. An all-time best selling author. She either writes, or she risks losing the contract that promises the peak of her career. Now just a step away. Plagued by the crushing weight of expectations, Malia falls into a cycle of writer’s block. leaving her drenched by endless emotional avalanche where nothing makes sense and everything feels flat. Desperate to rechristen herself and break free from the torturing paralysis, Malia falls asleep after a creatively draining day. But only to find herself in the mind of a killer, fueled with an insatiable thirst for revenge against his family. Davies Moore, tortured and betrayed by his family, has one clear goal: To watch the family tree go up in flames. but more than anything, to be the one lighting the match. He would stop at nothing to erase the Hernandez name from existence. But soon, A growing thorn keeps him torn between vengeance and desire when he meets Grace walker. A woman whose sudden appearance in his life throws it wildly off balance. *** The line between the author and character goes thin, and within that blur is a question hanging in the air: ‘Who are you really, Davies Moore?’

1990 year. Evil Empire is living its last months.

The Age Of Reason is a evolutionary novel in that the story is updated based on the memory of the characters. As their memories return, the novel is updated.

At just 24, Ian Fletcher has built a thriving fashion empire, earning respect and admiration as one of the youngest CEOs in the industry. But his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Luna Pierce, a retired fashion designer whose name once dominated the runway. Despite the 16-year age gap between them, Ian is captivated by Luna's grace, intelligence, and untold story. As their relationship deepens, Ian uncovers haunting secrets from Luna's past—secrets tied to the downfall of her career and the dark actions of his own family. Faced with an impossible choice, Ian must navigate the conflict between loyalty to his family and his growing love for Luna. Can their bond withstand the truth, or will the weight of the past tear them apart? In When Age Doesn’t Matter, love and betrayal collide in a story of passion, redemption, and the courage to fight for what truly matters.

Four fragments come into existence to determine the new lords of the world. These fragments contain a magical ability that the use will have access to when they go through the process of evolving and becoming a lord. experience the story of nova Icyln a former model that Had a hidden power within her that forced her to see the world as it really is.

An adventure of a bookworm whose fate is in his decision making, adding more companions while looking for the next chapters by the man whom is yet to be uncovered

A new world has been created one among hundreds, made by one of the star engines of the young galaxy, in this world everything within a spirit kindles the gift of intelligence and magic, a gift given by the previous galaxies. for every gust of wind, clump of dirt, grass of weed, tree in a forest, or beast to animals holds a spirit within one must simply awaken it. Our hero given by his future self with a mission, a task or goal he isn't sure, but he is sure that he must survive before anything else in a world, naked and afraid. but not lonely.

Once the sole grandmaster of his era, renowned as the legendary monster of his time, old man Eldred Arnold went to investigate the mysterious deaths of several of his old master friends. Venturing deeper into the jungle than anyone had ever dared, Eldred stumbled upon a mysterious crack between two ancient trees that not even he could fathom. Suspecting that it had something to do with his friend's death, the old man found himself in an entirely different world—where people wielded magic and powerful artifacts in their struggle for authority and dominance. Follow old man Eldred Arnold as he uses the Book of Immortality. As he ventures into an unfamiliar universe, he sets out to collect the Seven Godly Books, each holding immense power. With each book he acquires, Eldred grows stronger, stepping closer to achieving his ultimate goal: immortality. “This is the fate of the strong. And fate had chosen me to be strong.” "So what if I have to kill all opposing forces? If it's for a never-dying soul and body, then so be it," Eldred Arnold sneered as he looked at a hundred tier 3 late-stage mages, his eyes flashing with a sinister gaze. NO ROMANCE AND HAREM! ------------------------------------------------- --------------------Rewards-------------------- 50 Power Stones= 1 Bonus Chapter 10 Golden Tickets = 1 Bonus Chapter