the calculated gamble

In 2004, the football world was transitioning. Cristiano Ronaldo was a flamboyant teenager at Old Trafford, The "Galacticos" era was reaching its peak in Madrid, and a billion fans in China were desperate for a true superstar. Enter Lin Feng, a 16-year-old prodigy in the Real Madrid youth academy. To his coaches, he is the "Spanish-Chinese Hybrid"—a hardworking playmaker with the technical elegance of Guti and the tactical discipline of a veteran. But behind his polite smile and "team-first" attitude lies the Apex Professional System and a soul driven by cold, calculating self-interest. While other teenagers dream of glory, Lin Feng dreams of Global Monopoly. In an era of legends, Lin Feng won't just participate. He will exploit the system, dominate the stats, and build an empire. He isn't here to be the best player in the world; he’s here to own the world of football.

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!

When Su Lin transmigrated into a Rebirth novel, he found himself playing the role of a villain. He then came to know that Ye Feng, the Protagonist, will be reborn in three days and he began to alter the plot, leaving the reborn Ye Feng dumbfounded. His goddess attitude towards him has now changed. Even his childhood sweetheart began to treat him coldly. The reborn Ye Feng who intended to reach the pinnacle of his life, would never have expected he’d sink into oblivion. On the other hand, Su Lin, who was well-versed of the plot of the world and the cliches that are bound to it used them to his advantage, and flourished. His story had become much more interesting. The one who had been reborn, the supreme medical saint who had come from the mountains, the one who had returned from the military, and many more Protagonists were all dealt by Su Lin, and thus he had become a legend.

Kabir Mehra has a reputation: cold, calculating, untouchable. Every move he makes is deliberate, every glance measured. In the high-stakes world of corporate power plays, he trusts no one… until the day Anaya Kapoor walks into his life. She’s sharp, unpredictable, and annoyingly persistent—a bright spark in his meticulously ordered world. And yet, despite himself, Kabir notices. Every flinch, every curious glance, every accidental brush of hands becomes a puzzle he can’t resist solving. But the office isn’t just a playground for subtle tension. Allies and rivals alike circle, manipulating, teasing, and testing boundaries. Veer Malhotra, charming and deceptively warm, seems to have his own agenda. Aryan Mehra, shadowy and cryptic, knows too much. And Kabir must navigate them all while keeping control—over his work, his reputation, and, most dangerously, himself. As Anaya becomes a constant presence in his carefully structured life, Kabir realizes one undeniable truth: some chaos is worth indulging. Some connections are impossible to ignore. And some walls… are meant to be broken. Calculated is a male-led, slow-burn romance of tension, obsession, and the intoxicating collision between control and desire.

“Will you marry me?” Dashiell slid the ring onto Alexander Astor’s finger. Alex stared at the cold metal, jaw tightening as irritation rolled through him. “Do I even have a choice.” Dashiell smiled. “It seems not.” Dashiell Harper is an autistic doctor who trades his freedom to save his family’s dying hospital, binding himself to the one man incapable of love. Alexander Astor, a six-foot-five, ruthless, diagnosed psychopath, and chief surgeon of a hospital empire, he takes what is placed in his hands and never lets go. Their marriage is a contract. Their lives, a forced merger. Their world, endless twenty-four-hour shifts and locked doors. But when obsession replaces indifference and control turns into desire, the line between survival and surrender blurs. One ring. One vow neither wanted. One dangerous kind of love. Dark BL • Arranged Marriage • Medical Drama • Antisocial Personality Disorder/ psychopath × Autistic • Obsessive Romance • 18+ Explicit

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.