Bella Is A Soldier

In the bustling urban jungle, where adrenaline runs high and hearts beat faster than ever, he's not just your average Joe. No, he's the Super Soldier King, feared by all, known as the deadly Falcon! But fate takes a surprising turn when a mission brings him back to the city, not to conquer, but to protect his stunning fiancée. And just like that, the cityscape shifts, and the whirlwind of urban intrigue begins to dance to his tune!

Three years ago, he ran rampant in Africa, undeniably the King of Soldier Kings. Three years later, he returned to the city, carless, houseless, and constantly in trouble. Applying to be a security guard at a company, switching from the battlefield to the office, he's low key, clever, with depth. Even security guards can have their moment in the spring. Every time someone asked him, why are you always the unlucky one? Basil Jaak would shyly say, it's just because I'm too obviously handsome! ...

"Ahhhhh…this is the orcs tribe!!!! Abraham was shocked when Mary told him where he was now. " Ehhh…who is this….impossible!!!!.is this me!!!!!" With a loud voice Abraham shouted when he saw a green figure in the reflection of the river water. ###### " What !!! You gave your blood in the transformation potion!!!!" Ramon the leader of the Antilia orcs tribe's voice of disbelief was heard as he spoke to Juana the witch of their orcs tribe. " What can I do, because of the emergency I didn't think much, so only my blood was used" Juana replied with a slightly embarrassed tone but there was clearly no regret visible on her face. ###### " You let him stay near the outer area of ​​the tribe? Are you sure?" Ripley the captain of the Antilia orcs tribe knights asked Ramon. " Isn't that good, if he can survive just think of it as his destiny, but if not, then Juanan's problem will be solved right!" Ramon replied with a calculating tone. " But, what about Juana's response?" Ripley asked confused. "Don't worry, it's better to suffer in the beginning than to suffer longer in the future. Don't you know, the side effects of drinking this change potion, and Juana is our tribe's witch!! So she has to get a candidate from the tribe, not another!!!" Ramon replied with a determined tone. He couldn't possibly give anyone outside his tribe to marry, their witch because it was the same as allowing problems to be nurtured, and he didn't want that. ####### " Ehhh….what kind of house are you going to build Abraham?" Mary asked!! "It's a stilt house" Abraham replied with a smile. "Stilt house, what kind of house is that??" Wall asked Abraham. "I want to know too" Gros also responded. ##### " Come on…come on…you can do it Gros!!!! Abraham's enthusiastic shouts to Gros were heard. " Ahhhhhh...I failed" Gros replied with a helpless tone as he failed to lift the 1000 kg test stone with one hand. ##### "Are you sure Abraham can lift the stone?" Mary asked Wall and Gros. "I doubt it, Abraham can lift it" Wall answered in an uncertain tone "Abraham can definitely lift it, I believe in him" on the other hand Gros said with a different answer. ####### "Wow…..he's amazing!!!!!!!! "He did it!!!!! "This…this is unbelievable!!!! "Abraham….abraham...Abraham…..the sound of cheers echoed across the field, shouting Abraham's name….

Adam is an ordinary teenager who transmigrates into the body of François Boucher, a French soldier during the Seven Years' War. With no system to guide him and no knowledge of the historical events of this period, he must navigate this new life and struggle to survive.

Note: Would be better to read Adopted Soldier first. Raised to be the perfect soldier for battle, Alexander had risen to be the youngest S rank Merc. After attaining the strength he so desired, his adoptive father forcefully made him leave the battlefield. Alex unwilling to acknowledge his retirement was given a mission by his adoptive father. "The mission objective is to find a girl in the public High School you'll be attending and protect her." A familiar story a different route. The first part of the story will be similar with some newly added scenes as well as different choices.

Raised to be the perfect soldier for battle, Alexander had risen to be the youngest S rank Merc. After attaining the strength he so desired, his adoptive father had forcefully made him leave the battlefield. Alex unwilling to acknowledge his retirement was given a mission by his adoptive father. "The mission objective is to find a girl in the public High School you'll be attending and protect her." Triggered by the words mission objective, Alexander who had a 100% completion rate, accepted the conditions of the mission. Follow Alexander in his weird, almost comedic high school life. Alex's father: Hey Alex, did you get to school properly? Alex: Affirmative, I reached the designated place on time. Alex's father: So why did you call? Alex: The target I have picked is situated in classroom 1-B, while I'm in classroom 1-A. Asking permission to threaten the Principal into placing me in classroom 1-B Alex's father: DENIED! ... *This is the first part and there is a second novel called Adopted Soldier 2: Changing tides. *The novel is already completed, I'm just adding some after stories.

Johan Anderson, a high school teenager in Japan, along with his classmates, is suddenly summoned to another world by an empire that needs a hero to win the war. Each student gets a job that determines their abilities, but Johan gets a job that seems strange and useless: 'Modern Soldier'.

"Yes!" my path was paved by my blood and that of others. People who fought to the end for what they believed or simply those that got caught in between. Nothing comes without a price And war will always take lives. You call me a monster but this monster has fought to ensure you live safely. At the slightest inconvenience you turn your backs on those you praised as your heroes. The excuse that it is simply the nature of humans is now superficial In a war-torn realm,rival faction vie for power and control, ancient technologies hold secrets and loyalty is tested amidst chaos Some will fall and some will rise only the one who remains can take it all.

Isabella Martini, all she ever wanted was to find her mate and live a peaceful life with him. But all of that comes spirally down when she is accused of killing her sister. Despite being the daughter of the Beta of the Blood Moon Pack, no one believed her, not even her Alpha, Alpha Gael Romano. To make amends for the crime she did not commit, she agrees to marry Alpha Romano. But that does not go as planned, and when she realizes that he plans to kill her, that is her final straw. Now a broken soul, she wanders into the rogue territory, trying to build her life again. Arlo Bianchi, Alpha of the Black Knight Pack. He has been whispered as Death for the numerous deaths that stain his hands. Everyone is afraid of the monster he has become, but what would happen when Isabella stumbles upon his land? Will he kill her on sight, or will she be the key to his cold heart? Find out more in this book.

Dead Earth is a raw and relentless anthology that plunges readers into humanity’s darkest hours, exploring the shattered remnants of civilization under apocalyptic siege. Each story dives into a unique doomsday scenario: from alien invasions to zombie uprisings, demonic forces, and cosmic horrors that defy human understanding. As humanity scrambles to survive, alliances are forged and shattered, and every choice counts. With each narrative thread, Dead Earth unearths both the grit and fragility of the human spirit, capturing the terrifying beauty of a world on the brink of annihilation.

The year is 2060 and after decades of technological delay caused by mysterious events Earth and its inhabitants are about to face their greatest challenge yet. One, seemingly normal day everyone on Earth heard a voice. {Earthlings, the time has come for change, please stay calm and wait for the terraforming process, everything will be explained during it} Every human being was transported that fateful day, floating in space and watching the planet be transformed right in front of their eyes. "I got a fcking stick as a reward, are you fcking kidding me?!" Reign was there before most, as a human that defeated a monster before the terraforming he was titled a pioneer and got a chance to draw a lottery, but that did not end quite well. Join our protagonist with his quirky group of friends as they fight and level up in this world that became a game, trying their best to win it and stop the destruction of Earth. Will they be successful or will they fail? What is the mysterious power hiding deep inside Reign? Find that all out by reading Is This Really a Game?! Hey guys, thanks for checking out my book Is This Really a Game, I plan on making this a long novel and right now I am releasing 1 - 2 chapters a day. The chapters are usually about 1 600 words long. Cover made by myself

--- **Title:** *HORRORSCOPE DEATH AWAKENING In a world where magic and technology blend seamlessly, Sam is reincarnated as a new figure, bound by a terrible curse. His unknown father has doomed him to eternal life—he can never die, no matter how much pain or suffering he endures. Alongside this curse, Sam is granted a sinister power: a game-like system that sends him into nightmarish realms, where he must hunt and kill horrifying monsters to survive. Each kill strengthens him, pushing him deeper into the dark secrets of this world—secrets involving ancient gods, powerful beings, and the truth behind his cursed immortality. While enduring the madness of horror scenes, Sam also faces the chaos of school life, unexpected romance, and moments of lighthearted comedy. Warning if you are soft hearted to abusive word don't read but I will try to lower the abusive word a little Next, the novel is not real what I am asking like dear reader is the main character talking so show your angry on the mc thank you

Note : The story gets darker as the book progresses. This is my first time writing so there will be errors or plot holes so if anyone notices drop me a comment. I will try to read all comments. A man who once ruled from a dark throne on a desolate planet, burdened by the weight of his own immortality and the curse of time. Despite his god-like powers, he is haunted by the memory of the only woman who ever loved him, doomed to die in every timeline he has tried to alter. In his relentless quest to save her, Matt has torn through the fabric of the multiverse, triggering the rise of ancient primeval gods feared even by the gods themselves. As he becomes increasingly unhinged, earning the title "The Chained Existence," he faces the wrath of powerful deities . They demand he stop his interference, warning that his actions have thrown the multiverse into chaos. But his obsession blinds him to their threats—he cares only about saving her, no matter the cost. In a final, desperate gamble, Matt sacrifices his powers and existence across all realities, creating a system that could either be his salvation or his undoing. As the gods watch in terror, the universe is shaken by an event no one—human or divine—can predict. Will Matt’s sacrifice save the love of his life, or will it bring about the end of everything?

One day a male teenager [Rikki Thao], crush [Emica Amano] confesses to him, but then all of a sudden they're attack by a demon. She turns into a demon and the young man [Rikki] suddenly remembers it all now. They then continue with life knowing that they're demons and monsters out there attacking and praying on men kind. Now it is up to them to put an end to the demon and monsters kind. *Covers not mine* Hope you enjoy this story, if not I am sorry then, I try to update chapters every Friday.

In the opulent Kingdom of Eldoria, a realm steeped in tradition and magic, noble houses vie for power and influence. The kingdom is renowned for its grand castles, lush gardens, and vibrant court life, but beneath the surface lies a web of intrigue, ambition, and ancient rivalries. As political tensions rise and a prophecy unfolds, our hero, and former Sergeant Ryan Mitchell, Luke finds himself reincarnated in a low ranking noble house and placed in the center of a brewing storm. Eldoria is known for its rolling hills, fertile lands, and gleaming cities, was once united under the rule of benevolent lords and ladies, and the high king and queen, who wielded the ancient powers of the Eldorii Stones. These relics, infused with elemental magic, kept the kingdom in harmony, protecting it from invaders and stabilizing its fragile alliances. However, over time, the magic of the Eldorii Stones has faded, and the unity they once fostered is crumbling. A recent war between a rival kingdom has left the kingdom weakened. Ambitious lords and ladies of Eldoria vie for power, dividing the court and military into factions. With the recent death of the high king and the young crown prince still a child, a regency council fights the high queen for Eldoria, but they are mired in corruption and self-interest. Eldoria’s neighbors—the Kingdom of Valenwood, up to the north and the technologically advanced Empire of Veridan to the east—sense the kingdom’s vulnerability. The power hungry royalty are raiding border villages, and Veridan’s emperor eyes Eldoria’s resources, poised to launch an invasion under the guise of “liberation." Famine and poverty spread across the land, and discontent is brewing among the common folk. Rebellions are sparking in remote regions, weakening the crown’s grip on the kingdom, civil war almost seems possible. Sgt. Ryan Mitchell, a soldier from Earth who died in battle, awakens to find himself reincarnated in this chaotic world as Lord Luke, a low-ranking noble. He grows up under his father's rule of a peaceful provence out in the country, near the kingdom's troubled northern borders. At first, he is overwhelmed by the intricacies of noble life, the politics, and the strange customs, but his military experience and leadership skills prove invaluable to not only his father and the people, but the crown as well. As the storm of trouble builds, Ryan (now Lord Luke) must navigate a world filled with magic, political plots, and looming war. He is pulled into a web of conspiracy and intrigue that centers around the resurgence of the Eldorii Stones and an ancient prophecy that foretells the rise of warriors and a "special warrior from beyond" who are blessed by the gods, who will save the kingdom. Ryan realizes he must protect his new home from both internal corruption and external threats—and perhaps, in doing so, fulfill a greater destiny than he ever imagined, a destiny that may have him grow closer to the royal family than he would like.... Meet the Characters- Lord Luke Greythorne of House Greythorne- former Sgt Ryan Mitchell Lord Cedric Greythorne- Luke's father Lady Selene Greythorne- Luke's mother Lady Elysia of the House of Ravenshade Princess Gwenevere Eldoria of the Royal Family Prince Ethan Eldoria of the Royal Family High Queen (Consort) Adrian Eldoria of the Royal Family And many others!

A soldier makes the greatest sacrifices for there family, friends, and their country. But when Ajay is betrayed by the country that he had sworn to protect, his view on loyalty and ideals are shattered. If only he had a second chance to be the man he aspired to be...

Isabella Winters never asked to be the heir to the Blackthorn Pack, but fate has other plans. Raised by an adoptive family after her parents were murdered in an ambush, she returns to the pack she never knew, only to find herself isolated, ridiculed, and caught in a dangerous power struggle. Her grandfather, Alpha Evan, is dying, and with him goes the future of the pack. To secure its future, he demands Isabella marry Lucas Blackwood, the pack’s golden boy and most likely successor to the throne. But Lucas has his own secrets. As the most adored member of the pack, he fears Isabella’s return might take away everything he’s worked for—the throne, the pack, and his future. Though he plays the part of the perfect gentleman in public, behind closed doors, he resents the very woman he’s supposed to marry. That is, until he begins to see the strength, wisdom, and leadership hidden beneath her quiet exterior. When the Blackthorn Pack is thrown into chaos by betrayal from within and a shocking assassination attempt on Alpha Evan, Isabella must confront her destiny. As dangerous enemies close in, Isabella discovers a hidden power that could make her the true leader the pack needs—but only if she can overcome the lies, betrayal, and her own doubts.

A man with no expectations for life lives solely for adrenaline, pain, and war until the moment of his death. Upon dying, he reincarnates as the baby Mikail Von Sigmaringen in a new medieval world. The son of Prince Heinrich and Princess Verena Sigmaringen. It doesn't take long for young Mikail to realize his rights to the throne, but does he truly desire to return to that life? Does he want to be a soldier once again, or would it be better to rest and live a life of peace?

“The weak are never honored, no matter who they are—whether the child of an Emperor or the child of a lowly farmer… it’s all the same.” Xavier, a determined young Magus, dreams of attending the prestigious Fate Academy, but his aspirations are crushed when he awakens a D-grade Magicraft, [Shadow Manipulation]—a mark of mediocrity in a world that reveres strength above all. During the grueling practical exam, Xavier's hopes take a brutal turn. Betrayed by someone he trusted, he is left to fend for himself in the depths of a dungeon, facing overwhelming odds against a fearsome monster. But death is just the beginning. As his spirit hangs in the balance, the God of Undead takes notice. In a shocking twist of fate, Xavier is resurrected and granted a second chance. | The God Of Undead Has Taken Interest In Your Soul | | You have been blessed by the God of Undead | | Your Magicraft has undergone Evolution—Congratulations, you’ve gained [Celestial Shadows, S-rank Magicraft] | | You have become an Undead Soldier | With newfound powers coursing through him, Xavier emerges from the shadows, determined to reclaim his honor. No longer the weakling he once was, he will confront those who wronged him, navigate the dangers of a world that values strength above all, and challenge the dark forces that threaten the realm.

****COMPLETE***** Moselia, a young woman with a mysterious past(created for the super soldier experiment and the First and only successful super soldier) Finds herself in a precarious situation, experiencing strange and unsettling events. She's accompanied by Zayn and Ross( one soul in two bodies and twins, who were once part of the former experiment called E1 and E2 that was terminated) Two individuals who seem to care for her deeply. As they navigate their circumstances, they're joined by Erebus(the first doctor who made Moselia into a super soldier and experimented on himself) and Dr. Samir( a once former doctor of the super soldier experiment) who possess unique skills and knowledge. The group discovers that Moselia has a tracking device on her neck( implanted from when she was created) hinting at a connection to a sinister facility called umbra. They work together to remove the device and evade capture. Along the way, Moselia's past begins to unravel, revealing fragments of memories and clues about her connection to the facility. As they journey to Japan, the group devises a plan to take down their enemies, using Moselia as bait to draw them out. Moselia's impromptu performance with an idol group sets their plan in motion, capturing the attention of the public and their pursuers. Throughout the story, the group's bond grows stronger, and their determination to uncover the truth about Moselia's past, their abilities, and the facility's intentions becomes more resolute. With each step, they edge closer to a confrontation with their enemies, led by the enigmatic Sophia, and the secrets she holds and also taking down umbra's control.

Reborn in 2009, except that it seemed quite unusual. In this life, Wang Ye had a rich family but he was addicted to gaming. He even spent an entire night playing games when he had to take the college entrance examination the next day. Not knowing what to do, his father decided to send Wang Ye to the army as a soldier to cure his addiction. 　　Two years later... When he had a video call with his son, he was ready to ask when he would be discharged from the army and come back to inherit the family business. 　　Wang Ye, dressed in an officer's uniform, directly shocked his father with his answer. 　　"Dad, I'm ready to work in the army all the way to become a general. About the family business, how about you and mom give birth to another son to inherit it?" 　　... 　

Midfielders, strikers, and wingers soak up the spotlight, while wingbacks like Dexter Harlow often go overlooked. But Dexter isn’t just any wingback—he’s determined to prove that he can be the GOAT of football. Tired of being in the background, he trains hard, aiming to show everyone what wingbacks can really do. When a standout moment during a local tournament finally gets him noticed, Dexter thinks he might be on his way. But it’s not easy. He faces tough competition, and the pressure of living up to expectations. Follow his journey as he pockets forwards, gives assists, Takes on everybody as he strives to be known as the greatest player of all time.

Jiang Xi, the warden of a mental asylum, transmigrated one day and became a girl from a farming village who had three engagements annulled and hanged herself three times. Jiang Xi: That's ridiculous!Jiang Xi was a psychic who could make predictions come true just by talking. If she claimed that someone's house would collapse, it would collapse the next day, even if it was structurally sound. In her previous life, her predictions were a little too real for her family. They were spooked by her abilities and left her at that asylum. She was unconcerned and adapted to life there like a duck to water. Though she managed to get promoted to warden after much difficulty, she suddenly transmigrated, and everything was suddenly the way it was before. She studied her leaking house and sighed to herself. Whatever. She would live life one day at a time, then.When her mother clumsily ruined the family's crops, Jiang Xi assured her: They would be fine tomorrow.Her mother wiped her tears and woke up the following day to check on the crops... only to find that the ruined sprouts were budding! During the dry season, Jiang Xi's father stared dolefully at the crops that looked like they were going to wither and die. Jiang Xi simply pursed her lips and said: There will be a downpour soon.Jiang Xi's father doubted her words. But three days later, a downpour came, and he looked just like a happy child.Everyone in the village began to call Jiang Xi a lucky star, and the village head was willing to yield his position to her so that she would lead the village to riches. Bachelors proposed to her and came to her house with generous gifts even though they used to scorn her, but a tanned, muscular man with rough facial features stood in their way before they could reach the Jiangs' house.Zhao Xiping pointed at Jiang Xi and declared loudly: My wife! Mine!

Mantan tentara pasukan khusus Peter Wang bertugas sebagai penjaga keamanan di salah satu firma top Golden City untuk melindungi majikannya yang cantik, Bella Song. Sebagai seorang pejuang yang selamat dari kehidupan yang melelahkan di militer, dia menganggap pekerjaan itu kasar dan sederhana. Sedikit yang dia tahu, dia salah perhitungan. Di jantung kota yang tampaknya damai, Peter terperangkap dalam situasi berbahaya melalui geng-geng yang kejam dan kepribadian yang licik. beberapa wanita cantik hadir di sepanjang hidupnya. Ada wanita cantik bernama Bella yang sulit ditangkap, Amelia yang terhormat, Elaine yang manis, Shelly yang muda, Lisa yang lembut, dan banyak lagi. Siapa yang bisa mengalahkan Raja Prajurit Perkasa kita? Bacalah untuk mencari tahu.

A high school teenager girl she got bullying by her classmates in her previous school so she decided to leave her school and join new school she hope to live a normal school life in the new school on her first day she saw a handsome boy with a tall height he tried to be a good friend of her one day she went his house in his house something strange is happen and then she realized that the boy he is not a human he is a magus

I dashed passed a large tree merely avoiding crashing into it and risking getting caught. If only I had brought my motorcycle along with me, I would've been out of here as quickly as I got in. I continued running taking random turns trying my best to shake the men off my trail. I made a daring turn into a narrow path only to make an abrupt stop- It was a dead end!. 'Why does this almost always happen?' I thought, now extremely annoyed. I hurriedly began surveying my environment, desperately looking for any way to escape. I had to think of something or who knows what they'd do to me if I was caught but how in the world do you escape a dead end? Suddenly, the sound of a gunshot echoed in my ears sending a rushing gust of adrenaline through my veins and soon after came the sound created by the impact of the bullet on the wall ahead of me. 'Damn it!' I hissed, I'd been caught. I raised my hands above my head and slowly turned around to face them. I gave an awkward smile at five men who were all pointing their guns at me. The man in the middle with an expression harsh enough to give anyone the creeps spoke up "Give us the flash or die!". Everything about his voice expressed nothing but a thirst for murder and blood lust. ~~~~~~ I bet you're all wondering how I ended up in something as surreal as this, so why don't I start from the beginning. My parents were your classic run-off-the-mill romcom couples. Their love literally knew no bound. It was always something special the kind you'd rarely see in real life and probably only see in story books and fantasies. They got married and a year later had me...and my twin brother Luca. My parents were rich so, Luca and I grew up comfortable, wrapped and shielded by the warmth of our parents unbreakable love. Everything seemed perfect, but who would have known that perfection could be easily broken. All it took to destroy our perfect lives was one unfortunate,bloody night. I woke up to the sounds of gunshots, panicked I got out of bed and dashed out of my room to follow the sounds and figure out what in the world was going on. I spotted Luca coming out of his room too, no doubt it was the noise that woke him up too. I ran down the stairs of our villa and entered the living room which seemed to be the source of the noise. I stopped dead in my tracks at the most horrifying sight. That was when my world shattered. My dad laid wounded on the floor and my mom had just been shot right in front of my eyes. I collapsed on the floor and screamed. The masked assassins looked up sparing me a few quick glances before escaping through the now shattered windows. Everything else that happened was a blur. Before I knew it we were at the hospital and a few months later, our lives were back to what seemed like our new normal. Luca and I went back to school, all our damaged properties along with all our security guards had been replaced and dad went back to work. We were all devastated when we lost mom and we all tried to move on and look towards the future, well all of us... except dad. He was crushed and he threw himself deep into work. He barely ever slept, always stayed in his room and quickly lost interest in raising us-we practically didn't exist to him anymore. So Luca, being older twin raised the both of us giving me all the parental attention I needed for 4years . Luca and I graduated high school and got an amazing job offer from our uncle-Mark. All we had to do was pass a test and the job was ours but I can't tell you what the test was,that part's confidential and if I told you... I'd have to eliminate you. In Summary, Luca and I passed the test and we're now undercover SPIES! It's the real deal. ***** This story is about the adventures of Andrea and her three best friends but it focuses more on Andrea's side of the story. Having growing up in a loving family, she finds it hard to believe that all she has grown to believe is a lie. She discovers that truly everything is not as it seems as it seems.

50 years ago, hundreds of meteors pelted the earth. Those who managed to find and touch a meteorite were granted a special gift, superpowers. In the following decades, these "super-soldiers" were used as weapons and soldiers for the next world war by their respective countries. In the year 2090, 20 years after the end of World War III, teenage orphan Leon Meinov is granted powers of his own. With rising tensions across the country and the appearance of gifted individuals using their powers for evil, Leon must learn his powers and what he wants to use them for as he navigates his way through life in post-war America.

In the year 2043, Brandon Jones, the world’s greatest super soldier, meets a hero's death on the battlefield—only to be given a second chance at life in a world where power reigns supreme. Chosen by a god to be their champion in a cosmic contest, Brandon is reborn as Michael Corvinus, armed with the forbidden ability to devour the talents, skills, and strength of others. In this alternate Earth teeming with supernatural beings, mythical creatures, and otherworldly champions, Michael must navigate a brutal landscape where the strong devour the weak. As he hunts for power, absorbing abilities from fallen foes and upgrading his own, Michael begins his relentless ascent through the ranks—determined to outmatch not only the champions of other gods but also the heaven-blessed individuals who stand in his way. But Michael’s path to dominance is fraught with peril. As he delves deeper into the deadly rifts that link dimensions and confronts the monstrous inhabitants within, he must confront his own ruthlessness and the cost of his insatiable hunger for power. "Devourer Ascendant: Rebirth of the Fallen Soldier" is a tale of reincarnation, power, and the fierce struggle for survival in a world where only the strongest can stand at the top. Will Michael Corvinus rise above the rest, or will the weight of his ambition and the ghosts of his past drag him into darkness?