Shawshank Redemption Stephen King

Kenji Tanaka is the new transfer student at Seiryu High, a school ruled by fists and fear. With his average looks and quiet demeanor, everyone dismisses him as another sheep for the slaughter. They see a loser. A nobody. A twig that will snap under the iron boot of the school's hierarchy. They are wrong. Raised in brutal, solitary isolation in the mountains by a mysterious grandfather, Kenji's 'training' was a hellish regimen of survival. He doesn't understand society, girls, or why people flinch when he cracks his knuckles. He also doesn't understand that his 'normal' strength is enough to shatter bone, his 'basic' endurance can outlast a beast, and his very presence carries an aura that makes apex predators tremble. He believes he is weak, a novice who has barely scratched the surface of his grandfather's teachings. But when the wolves of Seiryu High come for the innocent girl in the desk next to him, they don't awaken a sheep. They awaken a monster. A god of combat. A King. This is not a story of a hero. This is the story of a Thug, his rise to absolute power, and the loyal followers and adoring women who are drawn to his terrifying, untamed might. In a world of delinquents, gangsters, and underground fighters, there is only one rule: Don't mess with the quiet kid. Because this King's fists don't know mercy.

Thousands of races coexist, where the sword and Magic shine together, the Human Race, Sea Race, Elves, Dwarfs, Orcs ... all rush to unfold the light of civilization, composing their epic tragedies! (A Lord's Farming Tale)

Three days. That’s how close I was to marrying Alistair, the man I’d loved for six years, the man whose life I’d literally saved with my own rare blood. I was just admiring the final pearl on my wedding dress, a gown I’d poured my soul into, when he called. The wedding? Off. He was marrying my stepsister, Ivy. Her dying wish, he said. Six months to live, maybe less. The kicker? He’d already taken my wedding dress from my studio for her. Just like that, six years, countless transfusions, our shared dreams – all tossed aside for the girl who’d made my life a living hell since childhood. He even offered me “compensation,” as if my future had a price tag. But if Alistair and Ivy thought I’d just crumble, they seriously underestimated me. They wanted my fiancé? Fine. But it would cost them. First, our multi-million-dollar fashion company, Evening Gala – built on my designs, my vision. He signed it over. Then, a cool million for the stolen dress. He paid. Another million for the wedding jewelry they dared to ask me to hand over for Ivy. Cha-ching. You’d think they’d learn. But no. Their next proposal was the most insulting yet: Alistair actually suggested that I should just wait. That after Ivy’s ‘inevitable’ passing in a few months, he and I could just pick up where we left off, have an even better wedding. Seriously? Enough was enough. If Ivy wanted to play bride with my life, she was going to get a taste of what happens when you push someone too far. Let's just say her hospital room celebration involved a lot more smoke, water, and screaming than she bargained for, all thanks to a little wedding gift from yours truly. Now they know I’m not the same Hazel they could walk all over. I’ve got my company, a pile of their cash, and a whole lot of scores to settle. They think this is over? This game of revenge is just getting started. And believe me, I play to win.

Once a lowly servant to a cruel mistress, she caught the eye of a powerful prince at a royal ball. Captivated, he made her his bride. But betrayal followed love, she was unfaithful, and the price was death. Yet the prince, driven by relentless love, defied kingdoms and slew mighty rivals who sought to enslave her, marking them as living trophies of his mercy. Exiled into a merciless world, the king sent a hidden knight to guard her path, unseen, but ever near. Through trials and shadows, she was shaped by pain, becoming more like the prince she once wounded and the knight who silently watched over her. Her greatest journey was the one back to him, a deadly quest of redemption. But being opposed by princes and ethereal powers from other worlds, what fate shall befall her...

Lin Jiaxuan once lived a life of cold detachment—estranged from her husband, emotionally distant from her young son, and blindly in love with a man who never truly cared for her. In pursuit of her selfish desires, she abandoned her family and ran away with her lover, only to meet a tragic end when he betrayed her for wealth and power. But fate offers her a cruel mercy. She wakes up one year and five months before her death, just days before her divorce. Now armed with memories of the past and the pain of her regret, Jiaxuan is determined to rewrite her story—not for herself, but for the son who once feared her and the husband whose silent devotion she never saw. Yet redemption doesn’t come easy. Her husband, Huo Shenzhi, has grown distant and guarded, burying his pain beneath cold indifference. Their son, barely able to speak, clings to his father for comfort. And her past returns to haunt her in the form of Chen Yuze—the man who led her to ruin—still thinking he holds her heart. To make things worse, Shenzhi’s childhood sweetheart lingers in the background, beloved by his family and accepted by their son, making Jiaxuan feel like an outsider in her own home. As she fights for forgiveness, battles her own guilt, and tries to reclaim her place in the hearts of the ones she once hurt, Jiaxuan must face the ultimate question: Can a second chance ever erase a lifetime of mistakes?

Elara, the notorious villainess of the empire, met her end not with a bang, but a whimper—a poisoned chalice, a fading gasp, and then… a blinding flash. Instead of the afterlife, she woke to a condescending chime and a holographic screen hovering in her face, proclaiming her the unwilling recipient of a 'Redemption System.' Her mission? To atone for her past sins and become a paragon of virtue. Easy, right? Except the System's a buggy, sarcastic, sentient mess, prone to existential crises and doling out quests that make less sense than a politician's promise. It's less about becoming 'good' and more about surviving a world that still wants her head on a pike, all while navigating a 'fated mate' bond with the very hero she was supposed to destroy. Lord Kaelen, the Golden Paladin, isn't the shining beacon of justice everyone believes him to be. He's got his own dark secrets, a sinister System whispering in his ear, and a shared, cursed destiny with Elara that neither of them asked for. Their connection isn't some starry-eyed romance; it's a tangled knot of animosity, reluctant alliances, and a desperate fight against two manipulative Systems that seem determined to either make them fall in love or tear reality apart. Can a villainess truly find redemption when her guide is a glitch, her 'soulmate' is her sworn enemy, and fate itself is a twisted joke? Or will she just break the System, and maybe the world, trying?

a priest who is a former prosecutor travels around and help those who were framed and wrongfully convicted in a trial as he walked the path of redemption for his past sins (my first novel, sorry if its bad)

X had been living alone since his parents died when he was ten years old. Five years later, X heard of a place called the "Cave of Life", where there was an elixir that could restore life. He immediately went there, but something weakened X's body. Four years later, on New Year's Eve, a phenomenon occurred that changed X's life and gave him new hope of bringing his mother and father back to life.

Lin all tired and weak, from the torture she had gone through for the past days, now tied to a pole right at the edge of the cliff, looked up to her killer who was standing some meters away, and asked faintly "Why do I have to be put through all this?" "Am just carrying out an assignment." the killer responded, with no sign of sympathy whatsoever. Lin stared at her killer, obviously the masked figure wasn't going to show her any form of mercy. Already tired of life and had given up, she asked her killer one last time. "You really think, my dad is going to let y'all go after am dead?". The killer gave an evil grin. "Seems you have so much confidence in your dad..." He said clicking his teeth, and after exhaling. "Your dad wants you dead sweetheart." He said bluntly, dropping the bombshell, leaving Lin in utter shock and confusion. "That can't be true." She whispered although she could hear the doubt in her own voice, as the tears flowed from her already weary eyes down to her cheeks. She really didn't want to believe this but something was starting to make sense to her..She had gone through a lot already "Just end this please." She said exhaling deeply, as she closed her eyes. She could hear the echo of the gunshot as she waited patiently the bullet to pierce for through her... Yet nothing came through, she couldn't feel any form of pain or sting... "Isn't it meant to hurt a little?.. Or is she dead already.." She thought, as she slowly opened her eyes... What she saw was overwhelming... Her killer was on the floor instead... She scanned around, and that's when she saw a young man coming towards her... As the person came closer, she started to notice, that the person was also having feminine characteristics.... Wait that was a lady, looking really masculine.... Clad in all black, high boots, and a neat cut... She was lost in the eyes of this stranger and hadn't noticed that the lady had started to untie her. "What's going on?" A very confused Lin whispered, "Just follow me." The lady replied as she loosened the last knots that held Lin to the pole. Already freed Lin tried to take a step but stumbled. The lady turned and gave a smirk. "You were quite strong at first." And before Lin could fathom what she said, she swept her off her feet. And whispered, "Am not letting you go this time."

Esther Powés, a young woman living with a condition that robs her of sight during moments of stress, finds her life forever changed when she crosses paths with Sullivan Narok. When Esther saves Sullivan's enigmatic eight-year-old daughter, Bloom, from a would-be trafficker, she unwittingly becomes entangled in their world. Bloom, Sullivan's eight-year-old believes Esther is her soulmate. She tries to bring her father and Esther together, but when Esther begins to hold more weight in Sullivan's heart heart she gives in to jealousy. Sullivan never anticipated that his feigned attraction to Esther, meant to amuse his daughter, would evolve into a profound love. As danger lurks around every corner, he questions whether keeping Esther close was the right choice, questioning the line between love and security.

Hell’s Escape is a dark, psychological action saga about damnation, survival… and the possibility of redemption. When the wicked die, they descend into a realm of fire and shadow—Hell, where the most corrupted souls, the Hellbound, face a gauntlet of seven deadly trials. Each trial is a crucible forged from a deadly sin and its opposing virtue. Only those who embody the virtues and resist the weight of their sin can ascend and be reborn. The rest are damned forever. Each Hellbound is branded with two marks: – A sin, granting cursed power that grows stronger the more it devours them. – A virtue, the key to real strength, and the only path to escape. Enter Damien Veyne, a manipulative murderer once feared as the devil himself. He has no illusions of sainthood and no desire for forgiveness. But in a system designed to grind monsters into martyrs, or erase them entirely, he’s forced to confront a harrowing truth: Only those who change survive. Only those who redeem escape. As Damien claws through monsters, sinners, and twisted reflections of humanity, a question stalks him like a shadow: Can a man built on lies ever find something real enough to redeem?

Her name was, but now is not known, she is no longer worthy to even be recognized as a person. She killed her mother, who was sickly all her life and caused her sister to commit suicide. She killed her best friend Anith accidentally, and her childhood crush who confessed his feelings to her, was killed. All because of him. Even though he has practically ruined her life she keeps going back to him. She keeps wanting his cold short ended warmth. She claims to hate it but finds his obsessive love with her to be comforting. She knows that even though she doesn't deserve anything, not even to die, for that would be considered mercy, he is the only acception, for he doesn't deserve anything either.

"The Redemption of Alessandro" is a gripping mafia novel that follows the story of Alessandro "The Bull" Morano, a ruthless and cunning mafia boss who has built his empire through blood, sweat, and tears. When his estranged daughter, Sophia, reaches out to him after years of silence, Alessandro is forced to confront the consequences of his lifestyle and the harm it has caused to those he loves. As Alessandro navigates the treacherous world of the mafia, he begins to question his values and morals, leading him to make a bold decision: he wants out. With the help of a former FBI agent, Rachel, Alessandro concocts a plan to take down the corrupt mafia leaders and bring about a new era of peace. As Alessandro works to secure his own redemption, he must confront his enemies, his own demons, and the weight of his legacy. Will he be able to find forgiveness and start anew, or will the ghosts of his past consume him? This novel explores the complexities of the mafia world, the human cost of violence and loyalty, and the possibility of redemption and forgiveness. It's a story about the power of love and family to transform even the most hardened individuals.

He was a surgical god in the future. Now in 2000s China? A broke intern with two mouths to feed. Armed with skills decades ahead of his time, Fang Zhiyan bargains with City Hospital: "Your ER needs me more than I need this job." "Your waiting lists vanish when I take charge." "And yes, your director will back my methods—especially after I save the mayor’s heir." No more compromises. Only lives reclaimed.

Abandoned by fate and hardened by the streets, sixteen-year-old Kara has learned to survive by any means necessary even if it means becoming the bully she once feared. But when a wealthy tycoon adopts her and her twin brother, Ethan, plucking them from the icy clutches of despair, life takes a sharp turn. As Kara struggles to adapt to her opulent new world, whispers follow her: cruel taunts of being a "charity case," a "b*st*rd," unworthy of the life she now leads. Her billionaire benefactor seems kind, but his true motives remain shrouded in mystery. When Ethan discovers secrets about their biological parents that could shatter Kara’s already fragile trust in the world, she spirals further, alienating even those who care for her. As Kara's bullying tendencies threaten to resurface in her elite private school, a life-altering revelation forces her to confront her darkest fears and the possibility of redemption. Will Kara embrace the love she desperately craves, or will her past consume her, dragging her and her brother into a cycle of pain and revenge?

Aren is scum. He’s from the slums of Dravorn—no magic, no hope, no illusions. Just knives, blood, and the next stolen meal. He’s done trying to be good. Done pretending the world is anything but rot wrapped in gold. But after a job goes wrong, Aren finds himself hunted by the Radiant Order and shackled to a child he didn’t ask for. Survival means running. Hiding. Fighting. Again. Yet something starts to change. Not just in him—but in the world around him. And for the first time, Aren doesn’t just want to survive. He wants to burn the system to the ground.

In a town that once thrived on loyalty and trust, one betrayal sets off a chain of events that no one could have predicted. Seeking Redemption tells the gripping tale of a man haunted by guilt after the untimely death of his closest friend and mentor, Ed—a beloved hero of the town. The protagonist, once a mere driver in the eyes of the public, was Ed’s most trusted confidant. But when the town’s most powerful men conspire to end Ed’s life, it’s his betrayal of Ed’s trust that weighs the heaviest. Now hunted by the same traitors, he must stay one step ahead while seeking redemption for his failure. There's only one way to settle the score and ease the torment of his conscience—revenge. With suspense around every corner, Seeking Redemption draws readers into a world where trust is shattered, and the only path to peace is paved with blood. Secrets, lies, and betrayal fuel this intense story as our hero wrestles with his demons and sets out to bring justice to those who killed Ed. The line between good and evil blurs as he navigates the dangerous waters of revenge. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions—heart-pounding suspense, dark secrets, and an unforgettable journey of redemption. Fans of intense thrillers and gripping revenge stories will be hooked from the first page. Anticipate every twist, every moment of tension, as the stakes climb higher with every turn. Prepare yourselves. "SEEKING REDEMPTION: BETRAYAL X REVENGE" is a wild ride you won’t want to miss!

Five crown prince alphas who were being called cursed, and there was only one solution to their curse — to get married to the Kailr Archduke's daughter. All these years, the omega thought that after getting married, who knows, maybe her life could change. But was that really possible? --- It's said that all five princes of the Ashclaw Pack were born on the Night of the Veiled Moon — when even heaven had closed its doors. That’s why those five princes were called cursed. But what the curse was, no one knew. Then one day, a priest made a prophecy that whoever was born first to the Kailr Archduke would have powers and would be able to break the curse from those five princes. Her fate was decided even before she came into the world. But no one welcomed her the way she needed. She was neglected by her own family, and they only loved her younger sister. Despite being treated like this, she had hope that even if in this marriage no one asked her permission, she would still be happy once she left from here. But the ground slipped beneath her feet when, on her wedding night, she found out that it was not her who was getting married to those princes — it was her sister. Fate was playing with her every chance it got, because she was taken to the palace — but as a servant of her sister. That is why those five alphas mistreated her, misbehaved with her. Her own sister never let go of any opportunity to look down on her. But at the end of the day, she was the solution to their curse. --- “Why do I always fall asleep whenever you are around me?" the alpha said while his head was resting in the FL's lap.

In a world where games have turned into reality, Valdris Altair Mournveil—once the unkillable final boss of a near-endless dungeon—finds himself stripped of his greatest asset: invincibility. Known as the fearsome ruler of the Veil of Eternity, Netharis, Valdris was once the terror at the top of the 9,999th floor, a being that no player or creature could defeat. But now, in this new reality, Valdris grapples with a terrifying truth—he can die. As those who once feared him still cower at his legendary reputation, he silently wrestles with crippling self-doubt, battling internal screams and the creeping anxiety of being exposed as vulnerable. Despite the change, he maintains his composed and powerful façade, attempting to live up to the persona of a figure who still inspires fear and awe. While most people still avoid him due to his infamous reputation, some people remain oblivious to his legend, knowing only of his domain and dungeon. Valdris must navigate this new world, managing his Vassals and his crumbling confidence, while others perceive him as the unkillable force he once was. A story of power, pride, and silent internal chaos, Valdris explores what happens when a king falls from grace and must hide his fears behind the mask of a former god. TLDR: Valdris is like an average politician—once powerful, but now clinging to a crumbling foundation he’s desperately trying to hold together.

In a world where shadows lurk unseen, Paritraan is not your typical hero. Born from loss and forged in hardship, he abandoned his dreams to support his struggling family—only to lose everything. Left broken after his mother’s mysterious death, he stumbles upon Anahata, a sentient machine from a forgotten civilization, who offers him more than just power—it offers him purpose. With scraps and technology far beyond human comprehension, Paritraan crafts his own suit of Armor and weapons to wage war against hidden enemies who threaten humanity from the shadows. As he unravels the dark conspiracy behind his mother’s death, he discovers that aliens walk among humans, and not all of them come in peace. But being a hero isn’t easy. Haunted by his past, hunted by unknown forces, and burdened by an AI that’s as playful as it is powerful, Paritraan must rise above his pain. Because in the fight for humanity’s future, even a hero forged from scrap can shine brighter than steel. In this battle between light and shadow, will Paritraan’s redemption be the world’s salvation?

Born into rejection and cast aside by her own pack, Claudia Lockwood is forced into a marriage with Marcellus Nightshade, a cursed Alpha fated to die at thirty. What begins as a union of convenience becomes a battle for survival, as they uncover buried secrets, fight for love, and seek redemption for their pasts. Together, they must challenge the forces conspiring against them, break a generational curse, and prove that love can rewrite destiny.

Megumi, 17 ans, déteste deux choses : les romans à l’eau de rose de sa sœur jumelle Lilie, et les zombies. Quand il se retrouve piégé dans une apocalypse zombie après avoir insulté le héros d’un livre maudit, le système de réincarnation lui offre une chance ironique : devenir le Roi Zombie du monde fantasy qu’il méprise. Maintenant, il doit survivre dans une histoire dont il connaît les clichés… mais dont il ignore qu’il en est l’ANTAGONISTE."

Mei Lin thought her life ended the night her boyfriend and best friend drugged her and handed her to an old man. Pregnant, broken, and betrayed, she believed she had given birth to a stranger's child. But fate had other plans. The truth? Her son belongs to the Hotel King—a powerful, enigmatic man who owns half the city. And he’s not about to let them go.

In a world where magic and technology intertwine like the threads of fate, a prophecy is set into motion—one that was written in the heart of a cursed family. The House of Daelion, once a shining beacon of power and influence, now teeters on the edge of ruin. Twin brothers, bound by blood and destiny, are destined to change the course of history—either bringing the world together in harmony or unraveling it in darkness. Arnold and Doster Daelion, born on the fated 77th eclipse, are more than mere heirs—they are the living embodiment of an ancient prophecy. But the power granted to them by the Vjec, the enigmatic beings who govern magic, is far more complex than they could ever have imagined. Where Arnold dreams of healing and hope, Doster feels the weight of a world that seems to be pulling him toward an inescapable fate. As secrets of the past surface—prophecies etched in forgotten relics, the rise of forbidden technology, and whispers of a curse that has bound their family for generations—both brothers must choose a path. But what happens when the prophecy itself demands a sacrifice? Fall From Grace is a tale of bloodlines, betrayal, and the tension between destiny and choice. It is a journey into a world where magic is not always a blessing, and where the echoes of the past shape the future in ways none can predict. This is a story of two brothers, bound by a bond stronger than fate itself, struggling to find their place in a world that might not allow them to have a future at all.

Redemption of Destroyers Born from despair. Forged by vengeance. Destined to choose between two worlds. In a world where creatures called Destroyers feed on broken souls and human misery, Accent Tuiter was raised to be a hero. With piercing blue eyes and unmatched potential, he trains to destroy every last monster haunting humanity. But his younger sister Accent Vivant, born on the cursed Day of Euro, is rumored to be the prophesied Gate—a being tied to the Destroyers’ return. Some say she’ll save the world. Others believe she’ll end it. When secrets within the Hero Association begin to unravel, Tuiter must face his greatest fear: What if the real monsters are the ones standing beside him? This is a story of betrayal, power, and the line between justice and ruin. Will Tuiter become the world’s greatest savior… or its final Destroyer?

A Murim Fantasy of Betrayal, Lost Memory, and the Fight for Truth Framed for the massacre of his fellow monks, Shaolin prodigy Shi Yan wanders the land in shame—haunted by guilt, exiled by his temple, and afraid of the power in his own fists. But when a mute orphan girl reveals a hidden memory, Shi Yan uncovers a truth more terrifying than his own sin: he was never the killer. Drugged, manipulated, and used as a puppet in a deeper conspiracy, Yan sets out to uncover who truly destroyed the temple—and why his exile was forged. But with assassins in porcelain masks and sacred scrolls that can bend the will, the truth may be more dangerous than any lie.

*House of Redemption** In the heights of Heaven, where time does not touch pure hearts, Sara Kosmos Gi Magdalena, daughter of Jesus Kosmos Gi Lámpsiy and Mary Magdalene, watches with sorrow the corruption of Earth. Though she appears to be twenty years old, she is over two thousand years old, and she decides to descend to the world of men to give them one last chance at redemption. Hidden under a humble identity, she builds a house amidst the modern chaos: the **House of Redemption**, a refuge of love, healing, and truth. But her purity is rejected, her kindness mocked, and like her father before her, Sara is seen as naive by a world that has lost its faith. By her side stands Samuel, a young man who sees in her a light impossible to ignore and becomes her protector and first believer. Together, with the help of Carmen, a young woman scarred by a tragic past, and Francisco, a man seeking redemption for his own sins, they will fight against both invisible and visible forces. For evil does not sleep. Lucifer hides in the heart of corrupted religions, unjust systems, and men who kill in the name of faith. And when the shadows of the past rise again to slay the righteous, Sara must decide: **Can humanity still be saved... or does it deserve to be abandoned?**