Man Bequesths His Estate To A Murderer

Crime

After the formation of 'the third temple' in Israel, everyone thought this will bring peace. But it wasn't the case. Haunted by his wrong-doings, and forced into a deadly bargain, Dante is stuck in the dark world of religious and political extremism. But soon, he uncovers a conspiracy fueled by extremism and twisted prophecies. As USA and the whole world teeters on the brink of chaos, he must uncover the truth behind all of this. Dante, a self deceptive coward who wants to be something greater than life. Can he achieve this under this moral crisis? (This is my first writing experience so please bear with subtle inconsistencies and grammar mistakes)

Philip never expected his new life to be so… complicated. When a tragic accident in the modern metropolis of Bortinto abruptly ends his struggle for survival, he wakes up as the scandal-ridden heir of a ducal house in a world where magic and science coexist. Any fantasies of an easy, heroic life vanish the moment he realizes that the estate that he is tasked with managing is drowning in debt, and his reputation has been shredded by rumors involving his predecessor’s broken engagement to the socialite Lady Rosetta—the granddaughter of a prince. Even as he scrambles to rebuild his estate’s fortunes—grappling with contaminated land, mounting debts, and shrewed industrialists—he unearths troubling secrets about the original Philip’s heartbreak and suicide. A dark, hidden force seems intent on wiping him out for an unknown reason. As conspiracies emerge linking Lady Rosetta’s departure to these shadowy machinations, Philip struggles to separate ally from adversary, not knowing why this power in high places is so bent on destroying him. Meanwhile, the realm teeters on the brink of monumental change. Technological and social revolutions collide with century-old magical traditions, and war drums thunder on the distant borders. Armed with his modern knowledge of finance—now fused with the kingdom’s burgeoning industrial innovations—Philip attempts to ride the trends and transform his estate into a beacon of prosperity and secure his heirship to the ducal title. Yet each small triumph only attracts more enemies. Tasked by the System with cultivating a supernatural entity while uncovering the real reason behind Lady Rosetta’s canceled engagement and the original Philip’s tragic end, he must also shield those he grows to care about from the looming threats. Will he harness the synergy of magic, technology, and commerce to steer his estate toward greatness, or will malevolent forces quash his second chance at life? Will his second chance at life end the same tragic way as his first?

Text messages. Death threats. It all adds up. 18-year-old Evette Steele starts receiving cryptic texts from an unknown number. The messages become more threatening with each passing day. Desperate for answers, Evette starts to connect the dots, realizing the sender knows far more about her than they should. Evette must confront the terrifying truth that someone is out to get her—and they won't stop until she’s gone.

A man played an immersive game that he started playing thanks to his brother. With his brothers help, he got an overpowered build on his character. Unfortunately, his brother died and he stopped playing the game alltogether because it reminded him of his brother. One day he hears that the game is about to get shut down, and he goes there to say farewell to the thing he and his brother spent so much time on. But when the moment where he was supposed to be logged out, he finds himself still in his character. Strangely the NPCs start talking more freely and that the capital city where they were on was suddenly in a strange forest. What will he do in this new environment? What kind of people will he meet? (Note that the setting starts kind of like Overlord, the anime/novel) Surprisingly many parental figures appear in the series, mostly fatherly, though not examplary.

WARNING! **DARK ROMANCE** ****A STORY OF FIRE AND ICE**** Locked away from the world, Selene, the cursed daughter of the Dark King, knows only shadows and despair. Then, fate intervenes. Drawn by an irresistible force, Alpha Zephyr, a warrior scarred by a brutal attack orchestrated by Selene's father, discovers her in a river that borders their territory. He uncovers a truth that threatens to shatter both their worlds: Selene is his fated mate. This forbidden love would ignite an ancient war. Can Zephyr overcome his hatred and embrace the forbidden, or will the weight of the past consume him and tear their worlds apart? As Selene discovers more to herself than she ever imagined, her world once bitter and empty becomes filled with growth and a chance at Love. Will she warm up to her chances of growth and prevails?

Sold by her father, Bella short for Arabella, was forced to live a life as a slave that would entertain the guests of the castle. The job of slaves were merely to be humiliated and to have as feast once they became a boring creature toward the guests. Arabella with her fierce attitude had only caused more trouble than good, although that helped her from being feasted by the vampires until her body dried up, the vampires also enjoy in harming her, toying with her, hoping to see that one day she would break. However she had caught the wrong attention by those crimson gaze, eventually being the toy of the one and only Mad Crown Prince of Versailles. Eventually this interest only cause her to be more tangled by the twisted and thorny battle for the Throne. Will eventually Bella concede and accept the Mad crown prince? Or will she finally succeed in running away from his grasp. Why her? *** excerpt*** Arabella felt her wrists stung as the shackle around her wrist jingled from the sudden pull. She then met with the icy red eyes that brood down upon her appearance, drinking into every inch of her figure as if he was studying her, even to how those breaths escaped her lips. "I thought we had bonded over the days we have spent together, Bella," he sang, his bright scarlet eyes betraying the singing tone he had used as it had grown so dark and filled with anger. "Yet you left so quickly as soon as I opened the castle gate." Bella gritted her teeth, her eyes glaring at him as she defiantly shook his hand off her face, "I can remind you if you have forgotten it, Your Majesty, I am kept here against my wish." Cassius' smile faded as he stared at her. The sudden pin-drop silence filled her nerves with tension as she found his smileless face the most terrifying sight. She had always known his fearsome side however, it felt scarier tonight. Bella tried to endure how loud her heart had raced against her chest, gathering her breaths together even though it remained shallow in his presence. "So cold," he muttered, his tone trying to tease her, but she could see the raw anger crossing his eyes. "You cannot run from me. Not after what we've done. Not after what you promised." Her heart faltered. She wasn't supposed to stay in this castle; she knew that the royal palace was filled with those vampire monsters who would kill for their desire, simply to have fun. She knew she should never give her heart to any of these monsters, and she had once believed she would never. But that was until Cassius came. She had made that promise because her heart had betrayed her, and she wished that she had never uttered that promise. Promises she had made to him on the call of love. Yet deep within her, a part of her still crave for him. "You're not the first one I have broken my promises with," she gritted her teeth and looked up at him, "I broke my promise the way you broke yours first, isn't it fair?" "Fair? Then was everything a lie, Arabella?" he murmured, his hands cupping her face, forcing her to meet his eyes. "You were mine the moment you entered my castle. And you will be mine until the very end." She gulped as his eyes shone underneath the moonlight, his gaze unforgiving over her, exposing his wild hunger. Her breath caught, her pulse quickening. "A human and a vampire should have never stayed together. They were all right." "I don't care," he spoke through his clenched jaw. "You're going to remain here by my side forever."

Liyana Xu is the kind of woman men fear-and secretly desire. As the ruthless CEO of Xu Enterprises, she rules the corporate world with an iron fist, making empires crumble with a single decision. Love is a weakness she refuses to entertain. Enter Damien Lu, the only man powerful enough to stand against her. Cold, calculating, and dangerously charming, he returns from abroad, determined to take over the business world-and her heart. Their first encounter? A high-stakes corporate war that turns into a personal battle. Damien doesn't just want to defeat her-he wants to own her. As power struggles turn into stolen kisses and heated encounters, the lines between rivalry and obsession blur. But in a world where betrayal lurks behind every corner, can they trust their hearts-or will their love become their greatest downfall?

Christopher Bristol was a great person, but with bad luck in life. After dying in an accident, his soul travels to the afterlife, but along the way his soul deviates, taking him to a completely new planet for him. His path to becoming a God will bring him great sacrifices that will test his humanity.

Aria’s life was simple; a medical student, a devoted christian and a future she could control—until the night it all fell apart. Tricked, she found herself saving a wounded man who shouldn’t exist. His presence stirred something primal within her, a pull she didn’t understand and a fear she couldn’t ignore. Bound to him by an invisible thread, she couldn’t escape the intensity of his gaze—or the heat of his touch. But nothing could prepare her for the danger that awaited. Forced to accompany him on a treacherous journey, Aria found herself thrust into the deadly politics of a kingdom ruled by a formidable king and his twin sons—one charming yet distant, the other cruelly intoxicating. Amid whispered secrets and simmering tensions, Aria becomes a pawn in a game far darker than she imagined. “You don’t get to decide my future,” she spat, her defiance flickering like a candle against his towering presence. The King’s lips curved into a slow, dangerous smile. “Your future was decided the moment you walked into my court, Aria. And you have no other place in the world except by my side.” Her pulse quickened as he stepped closer, the rich timbre of his voice rolling over her like a storm. “You will bear my mark, stand by my side, and serve as my queen. Do not mistake this for a choice—it’s an inevitability.” “I would rather die,” she shot back, her voice trembling as his hand tilted her chin to meet his piercing gaze. “Then you’ll die with my name on your lips,” he said, his thumb brushing against her jaw. “You belong to me, and not even death will change that.” The man she travels with hides a past that could shatter her resolve, the twins threaten to unravel her very being, and the king sees her as more than just an advisor—he sees her as a temptation he cannot have. As desire tangles with deception, Aria is drawn deeper into a world of forbidden touches and unspoken truths. In a tale of passion, betrayal, and dark secrets, Aria must fight for her life, her heart, and the truth—before everything she knows burns to ashes.

At Gorlea College, Riniock's dark ambitions take root. Sent off to master the arcane and the mysterious pursuit of odh, Riniock’s farewell is met with disquieted relief from his distant and afeared parents. Behind his polite demeanour lies a chilling secret. With newfound access to the occult arts, Riniock plots to refine his sinister passion — murder — turning his education into the foundation for a twisted legacy that would change the era in unimaginable ways.

A death and another death...and just like that 14 Brides murder. It's a mystery story where the murder of the brides didn't wanted to stop until A 15 years old boy Jack who always wanted to a detective step his foot in the City and encounters this case. It's a murder mystery and more of a detective story of a Boy named jack. And believe me it's going to make you stay up all night thinking what is going to happen next. The story is set on the 19th century of American theme. And please do not judge it by this lazily written Synopsis because I just don't want to reveal anything yet. If you want you can start from the first chapter and then leave a review for me. That's all go and read. The story is totally mine and any relation with any living thing, place, case, name, or anything else shall be treated as just a coincidence.

In a world of fashion Gabriella needs to know, what is it that current business billionaire Caleb wants from her..... with an oath swearing off men from her life and only focusing on what her career needs might not be what destiny had in store for her. Will she break out of her comfort zone??? Caleb dashingly handsome and keen on Gabriella's feistiness will stop at nothing until he has her right under his domain, in his arms kissing her senseless with his ring on her finger, BUT will the BET have consequences......

Damien Cross is a man of power—cold, ruthless, and dangerously untouchable. He built an empire on control, keeping his emotions locked away. But revenge is a hunger he has never been able to satisfy. His nephew betrayed him in the worst way, and Damien has spent years waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. That opportunity comes in the form of Chloe Bennett—a woman who shouldn’t matter, yet does. Smart, ambitious, and unshaken by men like him, she’s determined to prove herself in a world that constantly underestimates her. When she walks into Damien’s world as the representative for her father’s company, she sees a business deal. He sees leverage. What starts as a calculated game of dominance and manipulation quickly spirals out of control. Chloe is not as easy to break as Damien expected, and the more he pushes, the more he’s drawn to the fire in her eyes. She challenges him in ways no one else dares, and soon, vengeance isn’t the only thing he craves. But when Chloe uncovers the truth—that she was never meant to be more than a pawn in Damien’s war—she’s left with a choice: walk away before he destroys her, or risk falling for the man who was never supposed to feel anything at all.

The story follows Shinji, an 18-year-old young adult who finds himself facing his own destiny. Determined to commit an irreparable act, he is suddenly confronted with a cruel reality. A bullet hits him, and everything changes. As he struggles to stay alive, he sees a blinding light in the sky that engenders indescribable hatred within him. What did this light represent? Is this really the end for Shinji?

Casmi's life has never taken a 360° like this. The king took one look at her and that was it......... *I won't let you go* He was her anger, She was his placidity, She became fire, He became her water. My Heart ..... She regreted working in the palace. .................................................................. Excerpt... His golden eyes stared into her midnight blue eyes, his strong veiny hands caging her. Stars danced in the sky, the moonlight cast a soft glow on her soft and delicate face. " I love you Senyolyra" He said nibbling her ear. Shivering from the inside and taking in a sharp breath she replied. " I don't love you" He paused in his movements. And continued nibbling her ear sending sparks over her body. " You're still mine" " I am not your property" " But you are still my love" ...

For as long as she can remember she can remember she has had dreams of her one true love. But what she didn’t know her one true love has had dreams of her as well. But what she didn’t know her one true love is William Vanderbilt. Son of George Vanderbilt and Edith Vanderbilt. Heir to the Biltmore Estate. Who lives in the year 1907. How is it even possible for these one true loves to find each other? Well let’s just saw one magical pond in the Biltmore Estate has the power to bring these two lovers together. How’s it possible? You have to wait and see to find out.

[18+] Shen Yanyue shared a steamy night with her unrequited love, Lu Beichen, a.k.a. the 2nd prince. They would eventually married, but would her love be reciprocated, or would the one night and union break them further apart? Was there a deeper meaning that connected their fates? Whose cries did she hear in her dreams? And how should she deal with the hot mess on her bed, while finding herself entangled in a revenge plot that began their story?

Viella Ivelle, the forgotten daughter of King Peter Emris of Olaos, has spent her life as a servant to the family she once belonged to, branded as a bearer of misfortune since the death of her mother, Queen Maristella. Stripped of her titles, she endures cruelty from both her family and the palace servants. Her only escape is the flicker of hope that one day, she will be free—to love, to be loved, and to carve a path of her own. But on her eighteenth birthday, Viella learns the shocking truth: she was already promised to Alastor Kavish, nephew to the powerful Lunar Mage Raden Ovenash, the protector of the kingdom. The catch? Alastor is a ghost—missing since the day he was born, leaving Viella bound to a future she never chose. Desperate to break free, Viella sets off on a journey to find Alastor and end the engagement once and for all. But the world beyond the palace is far more dangerous and complex than she ever imagined. As she journeys into unknown lands, Viella uncovers a realm of secrets, dark forces, and hidden powers that could either grant her the freedom she’s longed for—or bind her to a fate more perilous than she ever dreamed. In the midst of it all, Viella finds herself trapped in a heart-wrenching choice. Two men, both claiming her heart, but with vastly different futures. One is a prince, risking everything in a deadly bid for the throne, willing to sacrifice his life for a crown that may never be his. The other is Alastor Kavish, an elite soldier with a dark past, whose mysterious scars conceal even darker secrets. Will Viella succeed in breaking her chains and claiming her freedom? Or will she be forced to choose between the dangerous prince who could offer her an empire or the tortured soldier whose love is as deep and complex as the secrets he hides?

After returning in the past David and Liam will do what they do the best, be with each other and survive the apocalypse, but beware, they are murderers. ---------------------- This story have been made using AI but really I did make use of my head. Because this story need human touch. Good read. ps: the art is from Pinterest PPS:Liam has blonde with white patches of hair, I know you'll be wanting to know.

In the secluded Creedmoor Specialty Center for rare health cases, a string of murders leads five patients to come together and solve them.

In a world where time is currency, those with power don’t hoard gold—they hoard years. Kai voss a desperate young man burdened with a mysterious debt, stumbles into the underground world of Time Traders—brokers who can buy, sell, and steal time itself. But when he accidentally makes an impossible trade, he realizes something is wrong with time itself. There’s a secret that the most powerful traders don’t want him to uncover…

~Excerpt~ "Who is she? She is not the one I was supposed to marry." "Master, She is the other woman's sister. She came here to represent her." His butler responds. Eric smirks. "That cheeky woman thinks she can get a taste of me and run. Find her, and bring her here." "Yes, Master Eric." * When Mina Campbell is cast out of her adoptive parent's home to represent her step sister at a 'checking' ritual, everything becomes blurry and faded, even worse when they turn their backs on her, calling her a whore who's out to ruin their lives. She's sad, angry and despaired. Until Eric Walters decides to claim the young, cute and petite woman for himself, and slowly, she ends up being the Wealthy Man's weakness, oh, and his strength.

one night Dan Smith was found dead, police said it was a suicide but his friends didn't think so. Adi, Anne, and Peter had started to find some clues that Dan left for them before committing suicide. What happened to Dan? Was it a suicide or murder? cover design by Mashy Yom

“Wait... Where am I and... who am i?” Just after he thought he was successfully betrayed and killed by his most favored surbodinate. Taylor finds himself on the floor of a remote alley “Don't tell me I got reincarnated?” Hutton muttered with a look of disbelief on his face. P.S; Join the novel discord server for any announcements or questions and answers sections https://discord.gg/jA3r3S2n