the icarus gamble

Four gods got drunk and made an absurd bet. To be sure they would win without a doubt, they chose to create their own champion instead of choosing one. This is the story of Emp, created to become an emperor because of an insane gamble. He will need to rise from nothing and claim the continent for himself in order to bring victory to his four creators. The land is dangerous, a few thrive, some survive and most die to all kinds of disastrous encounters. The gods will have to watch anxiously as their latest creation tries to survive against the horrors they unleashed upon the world for fun. Emp on the other hand, just feels like admiring the scenery all day long.

Li Yang grew up as an orphan, facing constant bullying and adversity. However, as time passed, he uncovered his innate talents which set him on a path of achievements. Using his intelligence and sheer determination, he climbed the corporate ladder and eventually secured the position of the CEO in a major company. Just when life seemed to have taken a turn for the better, Li Yang made a startling discovery that his family lineage still existed. This revelation thrust him into a tumultuous conflict between his newfound family and formidable adversaries. One of the most harrowing challenges he faced during this time was the kidnapping of his beloved wife. In this world, battles are not fought with traditional means; instead, participants use special cards to summon monstrous creatures as their champions in combat. As he delved deeper into these conflicts, Li Yang unearthed an alarming truth: the world stood on the brink of potential destruction.

Story of a 31 year old who inspite of various efforts and struggles feels desperate for love,parents and faith and ends up back in 2004 with his memories merged with his 10 year old self with the blessings of Lord Shiva.How he becomes the richest person in the world,how he makes his country richest,how he impresses and marries his sweetheart Shakti and how he solves his parents problems and make them super proud is the story.

[Warning: This book can get brutal, but don't expect action on every page. I place quite an emphasis on character design and development.] ......... You've read Apocalypse stories thousands of times, with courageous, cautious and even altruistic leads. Western, Eastern.. how about an African lead whose ability can actually get him killed?? Bernard once gambled on a chance to make his life better. To do what he actually wanted with his life despite what others wanted him to do. Though it's probably not the gamble you're thinking about... He succeeded. He got to live the life of his dreams, gave his family the support they needed and saw them thrive. That one moment gave him everything he dreamed of.. That was until the apocalypse came.... The planet quaked, the ozone was destroyed, harsh light eviscerated life on the planet.. Gravity was distorted and mutations occurred on some organic lives on the entire planet.. An enemy of unimaginable proportions descended on Earth, but the mystery behind him is one you probably haven't heard of many times... Bernard’s hard work was destroyed. So was his family that he had finally made proud, as a brother and as a son. At the brink of death, a light shone amidst the chaos. A light that clung to many humans who were still alive... A light that gave them a fighting chance against their enemy... The humans awakened to abilities tied to their happiest memories. Abilities of different kinds with vast applications and some.... awkward connotations.. Bernard awakened a gift to fight through the terror and creatures that awaited. He awakened the Innate Ability: Gamble... ......... Vital Information for Readers: I'm sure most of you won't like the main character in the beginning. But I must stress that he will develop and experience a major development in an important arc that's not too far ahead. He won't always be on the pages for the first section of the story, but he will still have a prominent role. Other characters in this world are given a fair share of time to express themselves and develop too. A lot. The first 10 chapters set up the BASIC story, but they are NOT exposition. The story will be moving...quite fast, so be prepared for less action in that time period. ....... Check out my other book 'Bro! I'm not an Undead' Cover picture is mine... only the dice are from the net and edited on PS.. credit to the...owner...

Lillian Yorke was forced by her mother to marry a parvenu in exchange for a big fortune for her younger brother, but she expressed that her life should be decided by herself. However, her blind date failed and she was asked to get married by a stranger. The couple quickly got married. Lillian thought that it would be a contract marriage and they would not disturb each other, but she didn't expect that the man would cook for her, coax her to sleep, and force her to call him "honey". "Honey, I want a kiss." "Honey, I want a hug." Lillian initially thought that her husband was a normal desk jockey, and she had already made a detailed plan for their future. Until one day, she found that her husband had so many luxury cars in the garage. He even looked exactly like the richest man in Washington!

The International Center for Artificial Resource Station, but most commonly known as ICARUS. A fully autonomous island nation inhabited by millions of different people from various backgrounds and nationalities. That includes politicians, actors, businessmen, thugs, mercenaries, convicts, students, etc. And this will be the place where our MC will be having his high school debut. Follow him on his mission and daily life at ICARUS and witness how one man can change an entire nation. Author note: This novel will be based on first person POV from multiple characters. It is also filled to the brim with profanities and sensitive topics such as suicide, drugs, and racism, so if you're not a fan of heavy contents and is sensitive about his/her reading preferences, then I will not recommend my book. This is also my second time writing so I will try my best to live up to my readers expectations. I do not own the cover photo. I found it on pinterest, so if owner wants me to change it please kindly message me.

Alessia Thompson, a brilliant and determined businesswoman, is forced to marry Ethan Blackwood, the son of Reginald Blackwood, a ruthless corporate mogul. The marriage is a business arrangement, brokered by their families to merge their companies and secure a lucrative deal. Alessia's family, the Thompsons, have built their business empire through hard work and integrity. However, after her father's sudden death, the company is vulnerable to takeover. Reginald Blackwood sees an opportunity to expand his own empire and offers to merge the companies, but only if Alessia agrees to marry his son. Ethan Blackwood, a charming and successful businessman, is also trapped in this loveless union. He is secretly in love with Sophia, a woman from a lower social class, but his father's ambition and greed have forced him to abandon his true love. As Alessia and Ethan navigate their arranged marriage, they must confront their own demons and the dark secrets surrounding their families' business dealings. Despite their initial reluctance, they begin to develop feelings for each other, but their love is threatened by the very forces that brought them together.

Leah Móu refuses to die twice. In her first life, she did everything by the book—starved, beaten, and forgotten. Now, she's back—thirty days before Earth's destruction—and this time? Screw the lottery. She wants luxury. She wants security. She wants a private ship. There’s just one problem. The one man rich enough to buy her a ticket off this dying rock doesn’t have a ship—because he’s not planning to leave. 43 chapters (Completed)

In a world consumed by eternal twilight, humanity wakes to a chilling proclamation from the Dread Sovereign: the ruler of life and death. The Abyssal Arbiter System is now active, and every individual receives 1 Abyss Coin, the currency of survival and power. All except for one—Jian Yu, who receives a staggering 1 Trillion Abyss Coins, a gift (or curse) granted by the Dread Sovereign for unknown reasons. This immense wealth offers Jian the opportunity to shape his fate—but it also places a target on his back. With only a single Abyss Coin to their name, the rest of humanity must struggle, trade, and survive. Meanwhile, Jian Yu navigates the depths of the Abyssal Arbiter System, using his incredible wealth and power to take on increasingly perilous trials, unlock forbidden abilities, and challenge the horrors that now roam the Earth. As apocalyptic trials descend and nightmares manifest, humanity is thrust into a macabre game. The Abyss Coins can be earned through blood, ingenuity, and survival but spent just as easily on desperate gambles and fleeting security. The line between savior and predator blurs, and only the cunning and the strong can endure this twisted gamble for survival.

Sophie Wexler transmigrated into a novel about The Galaxy, becoming the vicious, F-rank Healer-class cannon fodder. The original owner constantly caused trouble and made things difficult for the female lead, earning her the hatred of the entire internet. Upon transmigrating and seeing that everything had been ruined by the original owner, Sophie's only thought was: "What kind of nightmare start is this?!" To escape the original owner's fate, Sophie Wexler worked diligently, conducted herself conscientiously, stayed away from the male and female leads, compensated the soldiers harmed by the original owner, and strove to be a model citizen of The Galaxy, absolutely refusing to be the cannon fodder 'offed' by the Imperial Marshal! Broke and powerless, Sophie also had to support a man who'd been innocently dragged into the original owner's mess. She had no choice but to hustle. She started live streaming, became a masked singer, and held concerts. At first, netizens were scornful: 【Tsk, how good can she possibly sound?】 Later, the netizens were forced to eat their words. 【Damn, that's so good I'm on my knees!】 【What the hell, the violent episode of my Disorder Period has actually been soothed?!】 【The toxins in my Spiritual Sea have actually been eliminated!】 Her live streams went viral, the masked singer became a huge sensation, and tickets for her concerts were snapped up across The Galaxy. Sophie was content, thinking, "This time, I must have finally escaped the original owner's fate, right?" But what do you know, the man I've been doting on and supporting is actually the Imperial Marshal?! --- One day, Yancey Forrest came home to find that the boisterous person who was always claiming to be good to him was gone. His eyes darkened. Provoke me and then think you can leave? After catching her, Yancey traced his fingertips along Sophie's neck, smiling gently. "Why run?" Sophie trembled. "You... you're the Imperial Marshal?" His identity exposed, Yancey Forrest took her hand and slowly placed it on his own neck ring. "You know I won't kill you, don't you?"