Raymond Chandler

Lucas "Luke" Chandler is a master of illusion, but his magic is all about sleight of hand and clever tricks, not real sorcery. In a twist of fate, Luke finds himself transported to a world where magic is genuine and powerful. Hailed as a great magician, Luke must use his wits and skills to keep up the charade and survive in this fantastical realm. As Luke navigates his new life, hilarity and danger follow him at every turn. From outsmarting people to dodging magical creatures, he must continually perform the ultimate illusion: convincing everyone that he possesses true magical power. Amidst the adventure, Luke grapples with his identity and the constant threat of being exposed as a fraud. In a world where magic is real, Luke discovers that the greatest power might just be his unique ability to blend illusion with reality. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events and incidents are the product of the author's imagination and his only. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Heavy language is used in the story. Blood, gore, violence and sexual acts are also depicted in the story. Update: a chapters a day Site: https://akikure.carrd.co/

Prologue: The Debt The rain poured down like a relentless curse, casting a gloomy shadow over the city. In a cramped, dimly lit alleyway, a young boy named Blue stood frozen, his eyes fixed on the figure before him. Lord Raymond, the notorious and wanted crime lord, sneered at Blue's Mum, his voice dripping with malice. "You knew the consequences of what you've done." Blue's mother, Abigail, trembled, her eyes pleading for mercy. "Please, Raymond, you can have me but spare my son." Lord Raymond chuckled, his gold pinky ring glinting in the faint light. "That, you're right. You see, I've been watching your son, he's got potential, sooner or later, I'll have to take him in." Blue's mother, Abigail, gasped, horror etched on her face. "No, please! Not my son! you already have Phillip." Raymond eyes locked onto Blue's, filled with a mix of shame and desperation. "you are mine now." Lord Raymond's smile grew wider. "Excellent. Blue will start his training immediately. And don't worry, I'll take good care of him... as long as he doesn't act stupid like his stupid parents." Facing his guards. "Throw her into the 7th pit". As Lord Raymond's heavily armed escorts closed in with his mom being dragged away, Blue felt his world shatter. He was only 10, but his life was about to take a drastic turn. He would become a tool for Lord Raymond's criminal empire, forced to carry out the mafia lord's dirty work. The rain continued to pour down, washing away Blue's innocence, leaving only a sense of foreboding and dread.

One day something happens to Raymond as he suddenly wakes up to find himself in an unknown place. While he does know a lot about the Universe, he is not an expert. Follow him as he and Vivian explore their wild adventures of family, confusion, chaos, war, and discovery. How will they react to stuff they've never come across, and will the eventually discover the secrets of the Multiverse? Or is there more?

Zhang Zheng, who considers himself the unluckiest college student on campus, seems cursed from day one—from the infamous "skirt incident" to a string of bizarre misfortunes. However, his life takes a supernatural turn after a chilling encounter on campus, leaving him possessed by a mischievous ghost girl, Yan Xiaoning. This marks the start of his journey into the mysterious world of Yin and Yang. Facing vengeful spirits, enigmatic ghostly infants, and a series of eerie events, Zhang Zheng evolves from a timid, ordinary student into a courageous "ghost hunter" capable of confronting the spirit realm. Amidst a comical string of misfortunes, he learns not only to conquer fear but also the true meaning of responsibility and protection. Welcome to the thrilling world of Yin-Yang Academy!

The Wounded Healer In a world where heartbreak leaves physical scars on the soul, Arden, a gifted healer, has sworn off love after a betrayal shattered her heart beyond repair. She devotes herself to mending the wounds of others, even as her own pain festers—a constant reminder of what she’s lost. But when a cursed wanderer named Kael seeks her help, Arden finds herself drawn into a dangerous journey. Bound by a prophecy that links their fates, Kael’s touch drains the life from all he loves. Together, they must navigate a world of ancient magic, treacherous enemies, and secrets that could either destroy or heal them both. As they confront their own heartbreaks and fears, Arden and Kael begin to realize that the only way to break their curses may be to risk their hearts once again. Will they have the strength to face the past, or will their scars keep them apart forever?

All Chandler "Mac" McCullen wanted to do is live a normal life out of the spotlight of his parents and family name, but little did he know that his life was about to change. Discovering that he's the host of an ancient mystical power, Mac has to live his in constant awareness as dark forces he never knew existed hunt him down and try to steal that ancient power. What's in store for Mac and those close to him and will his future ever be that normal life that he wanted?

"She fell first, but he fell harder" Grace Chen’s life changed from being an illegitimate daughter of the Chen family to the top mafia’s girlfriend when she was offered a contract she couldn't refuse. “Once you sign the contract to be my girlfriend, then this house, the car, maids, and an entourage will be yours.” These were Raymond’s exact words before he handed the contract to her. She had been a punching bag to her stepmother and needed some excitement before her terminal disease finally killed her. Curious as to why he had chosen her of all people, she came to realize that he was fulfilling a promise he made to her mother. How was he related to her mother? She had to find out, no matter what it took. And being with Raymond meant being at risk; his enemies were more than his friends, and they all came for her, but he was always there to protect her. "Remember, Grace, you are there for the money; don't let yourself fall in love, and don't let him love you,” she reminded herself every day. She needed the money and power to avenge her stepfamily, who treated her like a slave.  What happens when Raymond finds out that the woman he vowed to protect has been mistreated all her life? And then he comes across her bucket list: B1: Get out of this hell of a house. B2: Let my stepmother beg me for mercy. B3: Make my dad choose me over Nora. “Boring,” he sneered, and he decided to rewrite her bucket list. B1: Get married to Raymond. B2: Have a baby with Raymond. B3: And, finally, let Raymond make your stepmother beg for mercy. Since he had vowed to protect her, he was going to help punish every person she planned to, and he made sure to protect her at all costs. But he soon finds himself drawn to her. That’s not the case for Grace; she believes she will die soon. Will he succeed in taming her and making her enemies pay, as he had promised Grace’s mom? or will she succeed in pushing him away and living her lonely life till the heavens call her? And what happens when Raymond finds out about her illness? Will there be a way? When Grace finds out about her mother’s connection with Raymond, things change direction. How could her mother have such a relationship with Raymond XU? Short reel scenes of this novel is found on TikTok, watch it and fantasize with me TikTok username: introvert4452

In this fantasy world, everyone is involved in the struggle between lords. The protagonist Raymond has a talent that is like cheating, which makes him stand at a different starting point from the beginning. In the process of competing for resources, building territories, and fighting with various forces, the protagonist uses his talent to turn decay into magic. Whether facing the attack of ferocious monsters, he can easily resolve the crisis, or when developing the territory, he can quickly turn a barren land into a prosperous territory. With his unique strategy and super talent, he constantly breaks the rules and stirs up waves in the world of lords. Every battle and every construction is like a visual feast...

Sandra Joan Timothy lives in Brookville and after a while, there was an increased rate in criminality and children were getting kidnapped faster than anyone could say 'Jack Robinson!' She soon finds out how all these connects with the wierd, abandoned house next door and what she must do, together with her friends to put an end to it. Join Sandra, Antony, Raymond and Melissa as they unravel the mystery of the wierd house next door and how it affects the neighborhood as a whole. As Christians, what would they do? Join her in this exciting adventure as she documents everything in her diary. What would they find at the end of their adventure and would they be able to help?

A female S-class hunter suddenly came to the association coordinator's room, Mr. Raymond only glanced at her and continued reading the important documents in front of him. feeling ignored, the hunter snapped at the association coordinator's desk, of course it was still fairly quiet by hunter standards. “What is it hunter Aveline?” “You know me, coordinator? If you know me, why are you ignoring me? I'm an S-class hunter, coordinator!” snapped Aveline. “Of course I know you hunter Aveline, but didn't you make an appointment first? I'm busy, so get out of here” “Please just this once, coordinator, you're the only one I can trust.” for the first time Aveline lowered her famously high self-esteem. “So what is hunter Aveline?” “It might be hard to believe, coordinator” Aveline was hesitant if the decision she made was the right one. Because according to her memories Raymond was a good person, when the world was nearing its end. “Just say it, I don't have much time” Raymond waited for Aveline's answer, hoping that something serious had happened. “I'm a returner!” “Yeah? What the hell Aveline do you think the world is a novel? Get out, I don't have time to talk about things like that” “Wait a minute, I really am a returner, coordinator” “Yes, yes there are many hunters who do that here too, talking about being a returner but it turns out it's just a joke” “But I'm right, coordinator...” “No, get out of my room hunter Aveline.” “But...” “I'm busy” “Alright, I'll come next time.” “Please don't come again.”

A man who raised 29000 cedis when steamed dead but could not raise 500 cedis whilst alive to pay his rent

"Money, greed, and power can change a single person, and I will not let anyone who's greedy with money and power take over," Amelia said with confidence in front of his father. Amelia Chandler, a 19-year-old girl, who will fight for her right as an heiress, will encounter a lot of challenges alongside her brother, Kei Chandler. Little by little, they will discover a secret that was buried for 10 years when Alexander Ross, the Chandler siblings' classmate, entered their life. Amelia and Kei slowly felt attached to Alexander as the days go by. The three of them have a chemistry that no one has ever seen. One day, sudden flashbacks of her altered memories showed up. She will slowly become active in finding the treasure that will uncover the whole truth but Amelia's life was suddenly in trouble. Someone will come for her life again and will do everything just to eliminate her. Her life turned upside down when a man from the past eventually show himself and claims that he is the rightful owner of Canterbury. Will Amelia be able to find out the whole truth? How will Amelia claim her place against the person she loves the most? Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. All of the names, characters, places, events, and incidents are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to a real name, place, events, or incident are purely just a coincidence. Also, this story may or may not contain some mature scenes and words and many grammatical and typographical errors, so read at your own risk.

Rachel woke up from a coma After four years...she was happy that she finally meet with her mother and her boyfriend Raymond. but things did not go the same way she remembered... her best friend is engaged to her boyfriend.... Rachel feels heart broken as she decide to go into a contract marriage with her arrogant boss. Did Rachel make a right decision??? will she succeed in her new relationship... will her relationship work with Nelson...the business tycoon .....

Raymond, a hotel receptionist with a love for gaming and fantasy, awakens in a world mirroring his favorite game-as his powerful, skeletal dark knight character. Determined to rise as the top adventurer, he hides his undead identity while mastering his tanking and curse abilities, which grow stronger the more damage he endures. ------- note: yo this is my original story English isn't my first language... third actually so I'm not good at i i think it's was good to share it here so enjoy the fun

In a world where ancient magic and modern reality collide, two souls, bound by a centuries-old curse, collide in a whirlwind of fate. Rina, a young woman with a shrouded past, and Raymond, a brooding protector, are drawn to each other despite their differences. Largely caught up in the events of the imminent doom that would befall their world, their past lives, marked by love and tragedy, threaten to repeat themselves. Can Raymond break the cycle before Rina's memories unleash the sword that will kill him, and doom them both? Or will their love remain forever trapped in a cursed cycle of death and rebirth? _________ Note; Cover is mine so don't use it.

Veronica breaks up with her boyfriend xilan...... she learns that her childhood friend Raymond is coming back. will something spark between them?

“It’s Duke Raymond, oh my god he looks so handsome in white!!” a lady exclaimed. Just hearing this warning bell Eloise, peered to the right. A beautiful man dressed completely in white tux walked confidently into the ballroom. His black eyes wandered amongst the crowd, searching for a certain someone. {‘Why is he here!!’} Eloise bit her lips anxiously. {‘Either way, lets run before he catches me,’} she pulled up her fluffy ruffle skirt to her knees and ran like the wind. All of a sudden she felt her skirt being pulled from behind. “How audacious of you to pull a lady’s skirt,” she shouted and pulled without taking a glance back. “My, my, I think I stepped on a cockroach, what shall I do? Shall I roast it for tainting my shoes or should I chop its head off,” a hoarse voice jokingly said from behind. {‘Shit, I’m dead,’} she glanced back in slow motion. “This..... My lord, can you let go of my skirt,” she pointed to his foot that was firmly stepping on the bottom of her skirt. “Why not, I am just expressing my emotions to the lady who expressed ardent feeling to me in her letters,” he said with a smug smirk. The crowd gasped. “She wrote him a love letter!! That shameless wrench,” some lady shouted out loud. Hearing this, Eloise’s eyelid twitched, “sir... no, Lord, I think you misunderstood. I was only expressing my heartfelt gratitude with my ‘thank you’ letter,” she enunciated each word. The duke chuckled. “Oh is that so,” he strode closer having a tight grip on her skirt, “are the words bat-shit-bastard, ring a bell. I read it in your letter,” Eloise gritted her teeth, {‘so you plan to use my word against me, huh? We’ll see who wins,’} she stepped to his side, showing her back to the entire crowd. “MY LORD! Where are you touching me?!” Suddenly she shouted, gasping her bosom. “How audacious of you. I RESPECTED YOU SIR!! How could you do this,” she screamed and ran away while he was frozen in shock. The entire ball room was in disarray. “Lord Raymond is a pervert!!”

{Ding!} {System Online!} {System syncing with host…} {Syncing complete 100 percent} “Wha… What happened? Where am i?” Damon asked as he slowly opened his eyes. Then suddenly he felt a throbbing pain in his head and then memories flooded his mind. “I… was killed? I was killed by that strange man. What was that voice that I heard just now?” “I think it sounded like a system. Wait, I'm alive?” Damon asked as he slowly stood up and headed to the mirror off the side. “I'm In a different body and also a different place. Where am I?” {You are in Eridoria.} “Eri what now? Hold on, I was killed and now I'm reincarnated into another human’s body with a freaking system in my head.” Damon smiled. “I guess I will use this to get stronger and get revenge.” Damon smiled. _________________ Damon Raymond, a 22 year old young man who worked at Cliffson's industries as a developer of technologies. He was killed along with the CEO of Cliffson's industries by a strange looking strong man who was in search of a mysterious tech. Now he has been reincarnated into the body of a young man called Kyle with a system that would help him get stronger as he levels up and completes quests. Catch Damon's journey as he levels up, gets stronger and tries to get revenge for his untimely death at the hands of a stranger.

After relocating to an entirely different neighborhood, Sydney Raymond is made to start a new and bigger school, Auroral High where she is faced with humiliation, bullying and almost a near death experience. All this unfortunate circumstances where caused by the school tyrant, Rexford Gilbert. Will Sydney Raymond overcome this uneventful ordeal or will she give up entirely? _____________________ I looked at him with spite before asking, "what do you want?" "Well, well, I see you're quite happy with yourself for answering a few questions," he said as he grabbed my English textbook, slipping through the pages. "Am here to wipe off that triumphant look you had earlier." Saying those words, he then tore my text book into two equal halves. I gasped. What has he done? He threw the textbook at me. "Now, that's the kind of expression I like to see." ____________________ Instagram @m1llie_official Facebook @Author Mildred

"Young Madam, I know just the way to deal with that shameless lady." "Tell me how." "Simple, all you need to do is pick up your phone, call the Young Master, and fake some tears. Then, you just scare him with, ‘I want a divorce.’" "Huh? How... how is that possible? I can't do that! What if he really divorces me? I don’t want a divorce!" "Aiya... Young Madam, you are too much of an angel. Trust me, Young Master will definitely not want a divorce. He'll submit to your requests in order to avoid losing you. he deeply loves you" "Is... is that true?" "Yes, Young Madam." "If... if he decides to divorce me, I... I will back down, okay?" "And I am willing to take the blame." "Okay... tell me what to do." ... "Hello?" Sniff... sniff... "What happened, wife? Who bully you? Why are you crying?" Sniff... sniff... "Tell me what happened, darling." "Ray... Raymond, I... I..." "What is it? Who dared to bully you?" "Raymond... I... I want a divorce! I... want to divorce you!" "Impossible! That’s impossible; we can never divorce! Never!" "I... I insist, I don’t want to live with her again. She... she pulled my hair, and it hurts so much. I am so miserable. She said she will make me feel like hell. I’m scared, please divorce me!" "Who exactly is this woman?" "Jasmine." "Just wait for me... I will be home tonight!" ... How is it, Young Madam?" "He really did not want a divorce!" "I told you so!" "But is it good to lie? She didn’t pull my hair." "Aiya, my angel Young Madam, don’t worry about that. What did the Young Master say?" "He said he’s coming tonight." "That’s the spirit! Come, Young Madam, I will do your makeup, and you will look like you are really bullied. When he comes back, you just have to lock yourself in the room and fake tears, okay?" "Will it be fine?" "Of course! Your acting skills are fantastic; everything will go well, and that Jasmine game will come to an end, haha!"

.... "Bella" Ray called her name with so much melody. Pulling her hand close to his chest to allow her listen to his heart beat. See. My heart beat for only you, Ray assured his girlfriend Raymond Williams a successful singer and novelist is in a twist between the past that hurt and uncertain present. When an ex girlfriend comes back, knocking with a child. Can he trust the woman that hurt and broken his heart three years ago. Or the woman who has never giving him a reason to worry. "You have no brains, you have no talent, you are useless just like your mother this is what Bella hears from her adopted mother for the past seventeen years of her life. Bella wisdom a nineteen years old lady who trys to survive in a world where she felt had no place for an orphan like herself. After two years of trying to get into college to become a lawyer Bella find a new part to become a writer but first she will need to get admitted into Mount Wing where only the very talented and wealthy students are welcome. The new part opens a new world of opportunities but challenges for her as she trys to find her new happiness. "Life will always have new challenge but when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Bella Wisdom Wealth repeated her motto to herself. Blinking back the tears that were about to drop as she looked at her reflection in the full length mirror.

Raymond Koto works at his uncle's photocopy shop. Ray's job wasn't too difficult, but he often felt bored. To alleviate his boredom, he would read comics and fantasy novels from Japan, Korea, and China. Moreover, he also watched videos, whether for entertainment or education. One time, Ray was reading a thesis that he had printed for a customer. This was a normal routine for Ray as he often read the materials customers had ordered before they picked up the items. However, he stumbled upon a set of strange words that piqued his interest. As he muttered the words, he began to feel unusual sensations. Suddenly, he experienced a headache and found himself transported into the body of a high school student in another world. This new world was filled with monsters, superheroes, supervillains, and other strange and interesting things. Ray was no longer bored with his life, but he felt a mix of anticipation and anxiety. He didn't want to get lost in this fantasy world and end up achieving nothing. Therefore, he began to try new things and work to enjoy and maintain his small life.

In the outskirt part of Sydney , a place where the Mafia are the government. There was a boy called Calvin. He is a final student at Brimford university Sydney , Australia.At twenty-nine he has achieved what an eighty years man cannot.He is a handsome guy and has a lukewarm personality not that cold , not that warm. He looked quite harmless meanwhile he is the leader and owner of "Leo GROUP" the most popular and dangerous mafia group in Australia. A group its name send shivers in people. A mafia group known for it ruthless operations , you are inviting death if you mess with them. He is basically a solitary person and don't interact much with people. He is also the top student in the whole school. Dorothy is a fresher who was mistakenly given a course she didn't want to study. All her attempts to change it were all in vain. To make matter worst the lecturers were all on vacation , the course was not an ordinary course. Accepting her fate she started looking for someone that will teach her the course. There was no one of could help her expect the lukewarm and isolated Calvin. Gathering all the courage she could muster , she approached him and told him her intentions.He agreed to help her but with a condition , he asked her to marry him. Due to her circumstances she agreed. Meanwhile , back in Highschool , Dorothy had it tough. Alexa Samson , Stephanie Wales , Marion Steve , Harold Evans , Jason Johnson and Raymond Levi were the devils in human form that made her pass through hell.They did all sort of things to her , even ganged up boys and raped her and they even recorded it. All these was because she testified against them about a young girl they buried alive. After Highschool Dorothy went to therapy to overcome the traumas and after one year she was better. And then she enrolled in the university , on her second year in the university , her enemies were transferred to her school basically all of them. To make matter worst , they are now top agents in a mafia group called "COBRA GROUP". They discovered Dorothy and continued from where they stopped not knowing they were inviting terror. What happens when Calvin finds out about them and starts dealing with them for touching his wife? What will be their fate? Follow me in this story and see all those that wronged Dorothy were made to eat the dust.

Davis' main intention for every member of the Kord family was to kill them since his mother was killed by the main mob leader of the KM clan, Raymond Kord. Anastasia was a Kord....yet different . Unlike other Kords who got themselves into dirty stuffs like killing people , she was innocent . Her breathetaking beauty and those big baby blue eyes was what made him dazed but knowing she was the most loved granddaughter of Raymond Kord, the memory of his mom's death always represented itself . Her pure innocence brought one thought to his mind ; "I'm going to destroy her like every other Kord. I'll make her fall so hard for me then I'll break that 'Kordful' heart of hers . I'll be her weakness and she'll lead me into destroying every other Kord." Yet after all these..... she fell hard but he fell harder. Anastasia Kord was now Davis Quinn's weakness . -------------- Excerpt : "Wanna know my secret, princess?" He asked with a glint of an emotion Anastasia couldn't read . She could hear the thud of her own heartbeat beating heavily in her ears and she knew it was as a result of his closeness . She nodded . He brushed her lower lip with his thumb and her heart rattled in her chest . "Well... I've been craving your lips." Now that he said was a pure truth . Anastasia flushed . She could feel his dark eyes staring intensively at her lips and she reddened. "Can I?" He asked . She had been waiting for him to ask her that question .A Greek god was asking if he could get his perfect lips tainted with hers . "Y-Yes." She said . Davis held her chin. "You ready?" He asked,his breathe brushing her lips . She didn't know if she was .It was her first kiss and she was afraid she'd not be perfect . "Don't think too much, princess." he said , snapping her out of her silly trance . She stared at him . "You ready?" "Ye-" She was cut off when she felt his soft lips connected to hers. Author: please support me and my book , write reviews add to your library and comment. I also hope you'll love this book.

Abigail a bright and wealthy woman, unexpected met with Raymond and wealthy cold and arrogant Business tycoon, but afterall it seems all those rumors weren't just rumors but alot more, they were the real truth Mystery mystery mystery... Abigail faced downfall and couldn't climb up because of the force pulling her down and down wards by the ruthless business tycoon She however needed his help, but was too proud to say *** And why do you think I need your help? Abigail asked arrogantly Well... because I'm the only one who can help you? He smirked as he kept staring at her "And how do you intend to help me?" He stared at his assistant who hurriedly brought out two papers from the drawer and kept it in front of Abigail "Those are two papers, one is a marriage document, mostly that of giving me a heir and I let you go then we devorce, the other is being my secretary for four years and I'll let you go" "Work for you or born for you? I'm a CEO of one of the top ten companies in the whole of C City! "Suit yourself! when you need me I'm here!" "Why are you doing this? I know you are behind my down fall" Abigail said angrily "Good guess, I have a meeting, tell me when you decide" Saying that he walked away immediately ***

Argh." Adrian grunted as his throat was grabbed and he was shoved against the wall, as the person who was grabbing his throat applied pressure to his neck. "You fucking bastard! You dared to show your face in front of me again, huh?" Adrian' s eyes widened as he struggled, "Harlan, please listen to me. I am sorry, I am really sorry. "Sorry? You are fucking sorry? You filthy thief!" Harlan said as he let go of his neck and punched him across the face, "Sorry, I am sorry. I am really sorry, Harlan." Harlan smirked as he looked at him maniacally and said, "Sorry? Oh, you will be sorry; you will be very, very sorry."

Being able to see the flow of his life, Raymond learned that he could escape the predicament he would face in the future. Raymond's second life became a game of some kind of RPG where he was the main character and would have to follow a certain plot. Due to his ability to see the plot, in this second life, he was able to play with his fate and survive every challenge thrown at him. It was like those in Regressor's novel, but his limitation was only that the information he could learn about the future was limited to the coverage of each chapter of the plot. Scheme with the plot and wisely choose how to use the information he gets. That is the only key to living his life.