Gambling

An Lan had been swallowing her grievances for three years as a daughter-in-law in the Huo Family, hoping to protect her mother. She never expected that her mother would still meet her untimely death. Losing everything, An Lan was driven to the brink of despair and started to act recklessly. "Mom, have you told Zhan Ting about the debts you accumulated from gambling?" "Young miss, did you secretly use a credit card to buy this skirt?" "And you! Huo Zhanting, do you actually think I could ever fancy you?" Transformed into "Provoking An", An Lan originally planned to use Huo Zhanting to carry out her revenge but realized something was off, "Huo Zhanting, you can't possibly be falling for me, can you?" "Hmm, do you have a problem with that?" Huo Zhanting simply retorted, "Even if you do, you're not allowed to complain. An Lan, you can only be mine!"

Annalise’s life has been a series of tragedies, from abusive parents to a near-fatal accident that stole her dreams. On the verge of giving up, she saves a child and a dog from drowning but ends up losing her life instead. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the body of Iris, a villainess in a werewolf novel from her childhood, destined for heartbreak and betrayal at the hands of the Alpha King, Vincent. Determined to rewrite her fate, Annalise demands freedom, but the only way out is an engagement to the dangerous and enigmatic Atlas, a man with a secret that could change everything. As her wedding day approaches, Annalise realizes she may have gambled away her freedom, and her heart, with the true villain of the story.

When there were strange signs in the sky, there must be demons lurking. Li Mo, who had studied antiques since he was young, had a strange change in his eyes after being struck by lightning. With a pair of divine eyes, he gained the ability to see through things and sense objects. He bought a gourd bottle for 500 yuan at a flea market and sold it for 230,000 yuan. A painting he casually bought turned out to be a genuine work by Xu Beihong, worth thirty to forty million yuan. The black double-eared bottle that came with the purchase of a set of gold jewelry turned out to be a genuine possession of the Ming imperial family. Ancient bronze ware, exquisitely crafted porcelain, calligraphy and painting with bold and vigorous strokes, and thrilling gambling stones came one after another. From then on, Li Mo's life underwent a revolutionary change. "I have divine eyes, and there are no treasures in the world that can escape my sight."

Mia, a formidable force in the corporate world, navigates the treacherous waters of ambition and desire. As she climbs the corporate ladder, she becomes entangled with Ethan Knight, a man as enigmatic as he is powerful. Their relationship is a dangerous game, a high-stakes gamble fueled by passion, obsession, and a shared thirst for power. As they delve deeper into their dangerous liaison, the lines between love and manipulation blur. With every calculated move, they risk exposing their vulnerabilities and jeopardizing their carefully constructed personas. "About Mia" is a gripping tale of love, power, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of a ruthless corporate world.

Faced with a certain death, Kyle has no other choice but to gamble. He was warned that he could perish in the Arcane Academy, but he gritted his teeth and took the risk... and because of his decision, he unveiled many secrets about this mysterious world, discovered many mystical practices, touched upon forbidden relics that would change his life, and gained the enmity of powerful existences. Thankfully, he didn't transmigrate alone. The Divine Extraction System was with him as he treaded his chosen Arcane Path… *** 14-17 chapters per week. Early chapters are now being edited for quality purposes. Please bear with me.

“I never spent a dime from your debt, you both lost it gambling always…” Another slap landed on Astrid's face and this came from none other than her dad, Josh. “You ungrateful brat, it's only the request I am pleading for,” Josh let out and then a sardonic smile escaped her lips. She wiped the tears from her face and now stood from the ground. “I am not going to get married to a man old enough to be my father.” she declared firmly this time not avoiding eye contact with her dad that much. “What?” Josh's voice countered. “Why for once can't you love me?” She cried out her hands moving to her chest as she tried to hold in her tears. Josh moved closer to her, lifting her by her chin roughly, “Then do this one favor for me and save us from losing everything I have ever worked for,” His voice was a bit calm but stern, one could tell he didn't care about Astrid. ******** Astrid Daniels who is hated by everyone and is known as the faso of family is forced to get married to the man arranged by her father to protect his company from plummeting and also help in paying his debt. She refused but then was told by her dad that he would help pay for her mum’s surgery if she was doing his wish. Since she was a high school drop she couldn't get a good job to pay for her mum's surgery so she needed to agree to her dad’s proposal. On the day of her wedding ceremony with the older man, things turn around when she goes into the wrong hall and gets married to one of the richest men in their city and also her crush. What fate do you think awaits her?

Born as a test subject yearning for freedom, he never imagined that a gamble of fate would leave him as a youngest prince of the once-mighty Vijayanagar Empire in the 16th century India. Fueled by his undying thirst for absolute control and endless amusement, he stops at nothing to achieve his desires. Follow along as His actions, driven by a twisted sense of entertainment, plunging the empire into a maelstrom of chaos. Disclaimer: This novel is a work of fiction that explores historical events within the context of a parallel Earth. Any similarities to real-world historical occurrences are purely coincidental and are a product of the author's imagination. The intent is to offer an alternate perspective on history and should not be construed as an accurate representation of actual events. Reader discretion is advised. If you own the rights to the profile picture used by the author, please Let us know in the Comments for proper attribution or its removal. We appreciate your understanding and are committed to resolving any concerns regarding intellectual property rights.

[MATURE CONTENT] “I owe you my life. Tell me anything you want. Don't worry about how rare or expensive it is; houses, cars, money, status, name it. I'll give it to you. I give you my word.” “Marry me,” she said. Odelia, an egocentric socialite, was stood up by her fiance on her wedding day. She ended up in jail and lost her company due to a huge plot by her fiance and fake sister. As if that was not enough, after she left jail, they drove her to hell and framed her for murder. In a bid to escape jail for the second time, she accepts a deal, a deal that might as well land her in the lion's den. What happens when Odelia takes a gamble with her life and takes a bullet meant for Don Gardner, the richest man in New York, and makes him believe it was an act of love? What lengths will Odelia go to win his trust and make him her ally? “What a golden opportunity! I must borrow his power and make all of them pay. I must become Mrs. Gardner,” - Odelia Don Gardner is a business tycoon and a ruthless mafia in the underworld. He's still hung up on his first love. But he had given his word, must he marry a stranger because she saved his life? What happens when he realizes she is not who she claims to be and that their fates had long been intertwined due to a forgotten past.

“You need my help, Tesoro. You choose. A marriage with me or be torn apart by them” His voice was cool as though this wasn't a matter of life or death. I didn't want this life. My father had gambled a lot and left me with a lot of enemies and now I needed the help of Don Vincenzo LaRosa who was my high school bully and now the Don of the most powerful mafia family in Italy if I was going to survive it. It was just a marriage of convenience but I realized something. He wasn't helping me out of a good heart. I had been sold without my permission to him. I was the mafia's pawn.

[Battle Royale] [An Upgraded Squid Game] [Human Nature and Darkness] [Psychological Warfare] [Survival Rules] [High-Intelligence Showdown]  Fifty people are kidnapped and taken to an unknown location. Every night at 8 PM, the Death Game begins. In the end, only one person can walk out alive. The prize? Ten million in cash.  Who will emerge as the ultimate winner?

Elena, a defiant and eccentric witch living in the Forbidden Forest, has witnessed the empire crumble under the reign of Kael, a once-promising disciple corrupted by darkness. Kael, once a bright-eyed orphan, a disciple of her very own enemy was twisted into the empire's destroyer, abandoned and manipulated. In the face of the silver sword of her sworn enemy held by Kael, she made a gamble against time and fate. Using forbidden magic, she made a deal with the timekeeper. Elena plunges back into the past, 10 years before the impending destruction. Faced with a chance to rewrite her destiny she will set her target to Kael, and make his master pay for neglecting his very own disciple. And this time, she'll not just stand and watch how the world crumbles down. She'll be his unlikely guardian, shaping him into a beacon of light instead of a harbinger of doom Can Elena rewrite destiny? Or will the karma prove too strong for a witch to clash against the inevitable pull of fate.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the pinnacle of a Xianxia Cultivation Story appears in the middle of a post-apocalyptic system and tower climbing setting, without having lost her powers, unrestrained, and invincible? Bing Xue spent eleven thousand years in the world of Murim, ascending to become the pinnacle after countless hardships, blood, and tears, and sacrificing her own humanity in the process. However, she was incapable of ascending into the Immemorial Primordial Void Realm; incapable of escaping the Heavenly Will's influence, she gambled it all on a single decision, escaping into the Outer Cosmos with her last remaining energies. Despite thinking her long journey was coming to an end, a black hole teleports her back to Earth out of nowhere! However, things on her home planet are much different than before. The Tower now exists, connecting Earth with countless other worlds. Monsters come out of Dimensional Gates, threatening humanity, and awakened people named Players climb the Tower in hopes of saving humanity from destruction. After learning that her mother and her sister are still alive, Bing Xue will use the overwhelming and supreme might she has cultivated for eleven thousand years to destroy the tower, slay the gods that govern it, and save Earth from its untimely demise. The System? She will fold it and make a fashionable scarf with it! The Administrators? They might become her new pets. The Monsters? Nothing but ants that die immediately by merely touching her Immortal Aura. The Hunters? If they behave, she might make them her disciples and teach them to cultivate the Heavenly Dao, so they don’t rely too much on the System. The Hostile Players? Just flies she’ll slap to death with a gentle wave of her hands. And the Gods? Merely aperitives for her ever-growing Divinity! During its serialization, this novel will be available for free forever, no premium. However, you can read advanced chapters here: https://www.patreon.com/pancakeswitch Copyright 2023 PancakesWitch. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a review. This novel is also being posted on Scribblehub and Royal Road. If you see it anywhere else, please let me know. Thank you.

The wheels of faith are constantly turning, determining the roles of new players in a grand theater. In the "game" known as the Doom verse, players must leave their old identities and bodies in the past. The Doom master, the person behind the Doom verse, is attempting to save the world and has turned it into the ultimate gamble. Whether you die or gain everything depends on your faith. Nothing happens on its own; everything is part of someone's plan. Discord: https://discord.gg/WYP5muufWc

Arjun, once a diligent student from a loving middle-class family, takes a fateful plunge into the world of online gambling, guided by his charismatic friend Raj. The story unfolds as Arjun experiences the highs of early victories, the thrill of virtual games, and the camaraderie that ensues. However, the narrative takes a darker turn as Arjun succumbs to the addictive allure, neglecting his studies, relationships, and responsibilities. The downward spiral intensifies, leading to missed classes, strained friendships, and financial losses. As Arjun battles the consequences, the shadows of his choices seep into his dreams, blurring the lines between the virtual and the real. The tale explores the perils of online gambling, the impact on personal and academic life, and the struggle to regain control. Amidst the chaos, Arjun's journey raises questions about temptation, responsibility, and the fragile balance between the virtual and tangible realms.

In a world where prosperity and desolation intertwine, there exists a group of enigmatic Forgetful Masters. Gifted with extraordinary abilities to manipulate memories, they tread the delicate line between light and darkness. These masters can erase painful pasts or seal away horrors that should never resurface. Yet, every touch upon a memory is a gamble with unseen dangers. A young Forgetful Master, during a routine mission, inadvertently unravels a monumental conspiracy hidden within countless memories. This conspiracy threatens the survival of the world itself, drawing all Forgetful Masters into its grasp. In the ensuing storm of conflict against oblivion and intrigue, friendship, love, and faith face relentless trials. Can they save both the world and themselves before they are forgotten by the very world they seek to protect? The Forgotten Masters invites you into a realm brimming with fantasy and peril, where the art of forgetting may be the only way to remember what truly matters.

Araceli Beckham is an orphan striving to make ends meet. The only problem she had was working her butt off to put food on her table, pay for her little apartment, transportation and pay for her tuition for her last year in college. All these were already a pain in the ass and hard to keep up with. Last thing she needed was some other problem added to it but life had other plans. Her brother was caught up in a gambling mess and used her to pay off his debt to the gang he owed. Araceli was made to become one of them and was trained in the assassination department. She became a pro seductress and excelled in all her tasks. Everything changed on that fateful day she was made to go after Ruslan Vyacheslav ____ Ruslan Vyacheslav is the biggest mobster in the mafia world. He is feared and has a lot of enemies awaiting his downfall. Ruslan is a married multi billionaire and father to a handsome 3 year old. He respected his wife, even though they weren't married for love but because of an alliance. He remained faithful to her because of a promise he made. And Ruslan never breaks off a promise made in his honor. All that was put to test on meeting the beautiful and sexy Araceli Beckham with a smart mouth. He didn't think too much about it and cared less because it was nothing. Right????

An apocalyptic catastrophe sweeps across the globe, and a deadly gamble drives all of humanity into madness. A stunning dealer plays for lives online, zombies and feral beasts offer offline training, and sultry women scream at your side. Ten ultimate battle zones are yours to choose from. 144 cards, 144 ways to play. You start with just one life—there's no turning back. Cheng Yifei says, "Only gamblers sit at the table. As for me, I grow stronger lurking beneath it."

#Toxic Love #Obsession #Betrayal #Vengeance “Don’t blame me, Love. For it’s you who forced my hand.” In her entire lifetime, she had only loved one man. And that man, was the very person who had betrayed her and left her for another woman. === Riize was born a failure of a demon with no horn and visually impaired. Fortunately, miracles did exist and when it came to fall upon her, her pathetic life took a huge turn. She awakened her demonic abilities and even get herself a handsome lover! Riize thought that her life would be a path of flowers from that moment onwards, until the entirety of her bright future shattered upon her lover’s painful betrayal. Returning back to the useless demon she was once, Riize vowed to take revenge against that dog pair of a man and woman for cheating on her. But, with her powers now gone, would she be able to exact her revenge? What about the red-haired retriever who kept on professing his love for her at any chance? What exactly did the retriever want from her? Love? Hah. Riize had only one thing to say, “Utterly Ridiculous.” === Excerpt: “Tell me the truth. If I hadn’t took the gamble and broke your trust, would you still stay by my side, even if you found out that I was never the person you thought to be?” His cold voice quivered at the very end as if his entire being was on the verge of falling apart. Riize clutched her fingers, not daring to raise her eyes as she was afraid that her strong resolution would crumble the moment she saw his miserable state. “Yes.” Her voice was firm, leaving no space for doubt to bloom. “I wouldn’t have left as for the least, for once at that time, I had come to love you not because of whatever you are in the past but because, I learnt to embrace your shortcomings and desire you for whoever you are.” === [WARNING: SUGGESTIVE CONTENTS, MILD DEPICTION OF VIOLENCE?]

In the high stakes world of wealth, philanthropy, and power plays, Shadows of Desire weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. At the center of it all is Sophie Langston, a passionate and driven woman who co-founded a charitable foundation with her long-time business partner and lover, James Thornton. Their organization, built on the ideals of changing the world, has become a beacon of hope for struggling communities. But as the foundation grows in influence, so do the enemies lurking in the shadows. Sophie and James find their relationship and partnership tested when an unexpected visitor walks into their lives, Richard Mallory, a disgraced businessman with a tainted past. Despite having tried to undermine the foundation before, Richard proposes a substantial investment, claiming he wants to make amends. Torn between suspicion and the potential benefits for their projects, Sophie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that unravel deep-seated conspiracies and hidden agendas. Soon after, whispers of internal conflict and financial instability begin to surface. Rumors swirl about a power struggle between Sophie and James, putting their relationship under intense public scrutiny. Behind the scenes, they uncover a more sinister plot at play. Dominic Kane, a ruthless corporate raider infamous for hostile takeovers and blackmail, has set his sights on their foundation. With a history of exploiting the vulnerable for profit, Kane sees their organization as his next target, aiming to use it as a pawn in his larger schemes. As Sophie and James grapple with this new threat, they must navigate a web of deceit, power struggles, and hidden motives. Old allies resurface, trust is tested, and secrets from the past are unearthed, forcing the couple to confront their own vulnerabilities. Sophie’s resolve and James’s protective instincts are put to the ultimate test as they try to outmaneuver Kane while keeping the foundation afloat. Throughout the story, the dynamic between Sophie and James deepens. They experience moments of intense passion and tender vulnerability, strengthening their bond even as external forces try to pull them apart. Sophie’s fiery spirit and unwavering belief in their mission inspire James, while his steady support and strategic mind give her the courage to face each challenge head-on. In a dramatic twist, Sophie and James devise a plan to turn the tables on Dominic Kane. They leak false information about their foundation’s instability, baiting Kane into making a move. The gamble pays off when they gather enough evidence to expose his illegal activities. With the help of their loyal co-admin Alex and the formidable Claire, they publicly reveal Kane’s schemes, leading to his downfall. As the dust settles, Sophie and James emerge stronger, having faced their darkest fears and the shadows of their past. Their foundation, though bruised, stands tall, a symbol of resilience and the power of love. The story ends on a hopeful note, with the couple ready to take on whatever challenges lie ahead, united by a deeper understanding of each other and a renewed commitment to their shared vision. Shadows of Desire is a gripping tale of billionaire intrigue, exploring the delicate balance between love and power. It delves into themes of trust, redemption, and the impact of past choices, set against a backdrop of luxury, philanthropy, and the ruthless world of corporate warfare. With steamy romance, thrilling plot twists, and a core struggle that resonates with ambition and integrity, this story is a journey of two souls navigating the treacherous waters of wealth and desire.

Lin Tiancheng, a struggling medical student, gains extraordinary abilities after his new mobile phone explodes, integrating him with its app store. Each app manifests as a special power in real life—for instance, the flashlight app grants him night vision and X-ray vision. Using these abilities, he wins money through gambling and impresses his classmates with his advanced medical knowledge. To repay a debt to his kind-hearted boss, Wang Mengxin, Lin participates in a stone gambling event and identifies a valuable jadeite, winning a significant profit. However, his success attracts dangerous attention, and he must outsmart robbers aiming to steal his winnings. This incident warns him of the perils associated with his powers. During his internship at the Second People's Hospital, Lin uses his abilities to diagnose a child with stomach stones and suggests a controversial treatment. When the child falls unconscious, he faces accusations of malpractice, raising ethical questions about the use of his powers and setting the stage for future challenges.

4 heroes. sword, shield, bow and axe heroes. They were chosen to chase away God who decided that mortals were not needed and should be annihilated. since then, 4 heroes have been born in humans. so for 100,000 years until the story of where Akira was born as the hero of the sword, Gamble, the hero of the shield, Elara, the heroine of the bow, and Seraphina, the heroine of the axe. when they received their hero weapons, the king's daughter decided to frame the shield hero for rape and attempting to kill her. From that moment on, the hero of the Shield was banished from the main city and lived in a city nearby, attending a university for magicians and warriors, and there he found a friend, Akira, the hero of the sword.

The future… is not a gift. It’s a reclamation.” The last thing he remembered was the explosion—a brilliant flash of light, followed by the sound of his own heartbeat slowing to silence. Dr. Elias Varen, once the world’s leading scientist, had gambled everything in his final experiment: a device that could bridge time and consciousness. Yet, as his world went dark, a singular thought burned into his mind: “I failed.” Elias awoke to a strange hum in the air, a sensation both foreign and oddly familiar. His body felt different—lighter, more responsive. He blinked, his vision greeted by a sky teeming with floating vehicles and towering structures glowing with neon lights. The city stretched endlessly, its streets alive with automated machines and holographic projections. “Welcome to Neo-Elyria,” a calm, artificial voice intoned. Elias sat up, his hand brushing against a sleek metallic surface. He looked down and froze. His body… wasn’t his. The reflection in a nearby glass panel revealed a younger man with sharp features, short-cropped black hair, and eyes that shimmered faintly with a golden hue. “Impossible…” he whispered, his voice smoother than he remembered. The voice returned, emotionless yet insistent. “Your biometric data indicates cognitive instability. Would you like assistance, Citizen Varen?” The name jolted him. “Varen…” His lips curled into a bitter smile. “So they kept it.” Memory fragments flooded back—centuries had passed since his death. His experiment had worked, but at what cost? His consciousness had been preserved, reborn in a world that had moved far beyond anything he’d imagined. Yet, he knew one truth: his genius would no longer be a relic of the past. It would be the foundation of this new era.

The only son of the duke, Liviere, realizes his three sisters have changed one day. While checking on them, he overhears their “secret convention meeting,” where they discuss their previous lives and the time when they were all best friends. He can't make head or tail of anything they say as their shenanigans start to cause him headaches and troubles. From the same world as The Wicked Gamble and The Grave You Made (BL).

A one-of-a-kind advanced game? Universal Online where every player had the same class of rulers. Being rulers players got to lead and transform a single species beyond anything. Unfortunately, this was not the game where every species could survive. The whole population of rulers jumped from planet to planet fighting to gain more resources for their survival. The winner got to advance and the loser lost everything. He was one of those who strived hard to survive but in the end, failed. At the end of everything miracle happened. He got reincarnated back in time - 4 years after the game’s release! Armed with a few years of advanced knowledge from his previous life, he decided to once again take the gamble. Forced by his gang to play the game he decided to reach the top. This is the story of Jules - a man who threw himself back intending to rule above everyone but with many being already 4 years ahead of him, will he succeed?

(UPDATES: EVERY SUNDAY 2 P.M IST) "You have always been the joker of this gamble of lives my dear, and now is the time to use our Ace." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To the world, she is an angel fallen from hell, but for him, she is a doll made of glass, and he is scared that his slightest move would break her. Her eyes are the most innocent things he had ever seen in his entire life; they melt him down, and her wrath is something he admires most. His lady, his chérie, his 'Lia. When the broken, scared girl accidentally encounters with the Chief of a Republic Security Stability Organization, 'Lewis Hanniel,' he finds what he was looking for. He decides to create her as a weapon, but her life takes twists and turns after meeting Lewis's son, Cade. Her safe place, her fantasy, her king. Under her control... NOTE: This story is in AU and nothing to do with this universe. It does not support anything which is going around in this world.

|Cover image generated by me!| |Shout-out to Forteller for this amazing book cover!| [ WARNING: MATURE CONTENT, GORE] Bianca has spent her life trapped. Born into a wealthy family, she was treated more like an object than a daughter by her father. When she finally became aware of his betrayal, a fire ignited within her. Revenge became her sole purpose. For years, Bianca honed her skills, learning everything she could about the world beyond her gilded cage and cultivated a persona of elegant indifference. Finally, she felt prepared to strike. Her target: The Selvaggio Mafia family. More specifically, Achille Selvaggio, the ruthless underboss known as "The Beast in human flesh." Achille, a man as feared as he is respected, holds the key to Bianca's revenge. But getting close to him will be a dangerous gamble. Bianca hatches a daring plan. She will make Achille an offer he can't refuse - a proposal so shocking, so audacious, that it will force him to confront his own demons. A proposal that will change their lives forever.

As someone who failed his college entrance exams and has no choice but to be thrust into society, Aldrin Fallwater continued his life living in a small apartment, wasting his days playing on his computer. One day, he was presented with an opportunity when he clicked on an obvious clickbait ad that suddenly appeared in his browser. [Do you want to change your average worthless life?] Faced with that question, Aldrin, someone who had nothing to lose, tried to gamble his worthless life for that slim chance to change. Whether the change will be significant or not, only time will tell... - This is a story with a detached System and an MC who doesn't have an initial ambition to become the strongest in the world. However, he will slowly be pulled to conspiracies and secrets of the world or universe that he had no choice but to participate in. -------------- Check my other novels: Stealing Spree (R18) https://www.webnovel.com/book/stealing-spree_19920810706996705 The Ultimate Support Character https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-ultimate-support-character_17372791306713605 --------------- Cover Art by: @thnkgoditsfrank (Twitter) Join my Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BWBWUrU

Her life became a gamble overnight when he married her since she is the best tool for his plot to defeat his numerous adversaries. Yuna moved to the city from a mountain village and took on numerous jobs to support her elderly parents and two twin sisters with special needs. She washed dishes at restaurants, worked as a dog walker, an event mascot, a convenience store cashier, and even on construction sites, doing any labor she could find. However, she could only have a decent meal when other people offered it for free. She had to give up sleep or dinner, sunscreen or lotion, and shampoo or conditioner. When you thought her life couldn't get worse, her friend sold her to a vile old guy, Gregory Mason. There, she had to gamble to turn the tables, and when she beat Greg, someone took advantage of the opportunity to use her as a piece in his board game. Zachary Avere, the cruelest person on the planet the internet known and heir to the Avere Group, and Victor Collins, the son of a most legendary assassin leader, finally found the right pawn to carry out their scheme. Yuna, the girl who became prey between the three most formidable families. The bargaining chip which everyone's pawns to take down each other. They use her like the most valuable gem but treat her nothing like a disposable pawn. Until when she vanished the time they realized that what they wanted wasn't vengeance but love. Not the power but care. And the most anguish they thought wasn't the torture or misfortune but regret and guilt. The final series of charitable casino events, the plan for which they worked so hard, came to fruition. They were just one step away from achieving triumph. However, Zack and Victor must choose whether to save Yuna from Roman Lester Green, who had slaughtered people within the massive banquet, or abandon the plan they had devised for more than half of their lives. And Zack... Choose... To aim his golden revolver straight to Yuna's face. They abandoned her! In a most cruelest way!

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?

Typically, a cop has around three informants, but this one has seven. She once gave me a document with a dedicated section for each informant. Some had committed crimes, some had turned traitor, and some had disappeared without a trace. I picked one, and the cop said, 'Alright, this informant is 12 years old.' This story revolves around a deadly gamble, and the 12-year-old 'informant' is one of the players. She must venture deeper into danger, step by step, closing in on the truth.