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God of Crime: Strongest Mafia Boss
Author: HIKARU_GENJI
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The gods exist. The Supernatural is real. But poor foolish Mortals can never pierce through the Truth hidden by the Veil. They say Ignorance is Bliss. But for Adam, such Bliss woven by a lie is worthless. In his opinion, Ignorance may be Bliss but --- Knowledge is power. This was the truest fact; something Adam built his empire around. ---- He wasn’t always this rich. He wasn’t always this powerful. There was a time he too struggled to earn enough for the treatment of his sick and dying mother. But one day, on a Halloween night, his life was forever changed. His eyes were opened to a completely new Reality. The truth that was hidden from the eyes of all normal humans. An entirely different world, rules, and society exist just in front of us. Follow Adam, as he uncovers the Truth about his identity, the power in his blood, and his adventures as he rises to the throne that is rightfully his. To attain his goal, he will not hesitate. He will even become the God of Crime if that is necessary. --------- The story will be moderately slow-paced during the First four volumes as I set Adam in the world and slowly develop the world-building and Adam starts to adapt to the new reality. I know it might not be to the taste of everyone, but I believe it's worth it. We discover the world together with Adam and how he will grow from someone who knew absolutely nothing about the supernatural world to being someone no one can ignore. This will be a long road and I would be happy if you are willing to walk this road with me. ---- (Alternative title: Midnight Prince: Empire of Sin) [ Tags ]: Mature| Grimdark | Gore |Netori | Harem | Milf | Young & Mature | Supernatural |Action | Gang War | Criminal Empire | System | Gigolo | Handsome MC | Weak to Strong MC | Antihero| Neutral good to Lawful Neutral Evil. | Showbiz | Psychic | ****** ) ----- Disclaimer: The cover picture is AI made and is the art for Adam as [Magician] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HikaruGenji Discord: https://discord.gg/3v2xvhvD6j My other work Son of The Hero King: https://www.webnovel.com/book/son-of-the-hero-king_24153504605334705

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Volume 0 :Auxiliary Volume
Volume 1 :BOOK 1 VOL 1: AWAKENING
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Crime Prison Island

After the nuclear war, the world was controlled by twenty mega-corporations that established a global government. Governed by AI, it judged everything. Gao Xin, who had only wished to live a peaceful life, inexplicably became a scapegoat for the elite and, unable to pay the imprisonment fee, was sentenced to ten years of exile on Crime Prison Island! On this island, there were no laws, no constraints, the only order being the numerous game arenas set up by the officials. The criminals could only participate like racehorses for the entertainment of the elite. Yet, on this prison island filled with Radiation, cyborgs, and many powerful villains, Gao Xin had no strength, no talent, and no background—like a sheep thrown into a crocodile pool, no different from being on death row. How could an ordinary person like him survive under the oppression of the strong, the geniuses, and the wicked? Unless in this world, there was a path, a path that allowed even the weakest to continuously break their shackles.

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Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter

Luo Fei is a rookie police officer but has a system that can empower him with different abilities of animals including dogs' sense of smell through gene fusion. When helping a lady to find her cat, he smells a stench from the neighboring apartment's balcony. It smells like... the stench of a rotting corpse!

Murderer Li Si · Horror

Hayle Coven Novels

I’m an international, multiple award-winning author with a passion for the voices in my head. As a singer, songwriter, independent filmmaker and improv teacher and performer, my life has always been about creating and sharing what I create with others. Now that my dream to write for a living is a reality, with over a hundred titles in happy publication and no end in sight, I live in beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada, with my giant cats, pug overlord and overlady and my Gypsy Vanner gelding, Fynn. ***WORLD'S BEST STORY2014*** Her mom's a witch. Her dad's a demon. And she just wants to be ordinary. I batted at the curl of smoke drifting off the tip of my candle and tried not to sneeze. My heavy velvet cloak fell in oppressive, suffocating folds in the closed space of the ceremony chamber, the cowl trapping the annoying bits of puff I missed. I hated the way my eyes burned and teared, an almost constant distraction. Not that I didn't welcome the distraction, to be honest. Anything to take my mind from what went on around me. Being part of a demon raising is way less exciting than it sounds. Sydlynn Hayle's teen life couldn't be more complicated. Trying to please her coven is all a fantasy while the adventure of starting over in a new town and fending off a bully cheerleader who hates her are just the beginning of her troubles. What to do when delicious football hero Brad Peters--boyfriend of her cheer nemesis--shows interest? If only the darkly yummy witch, Quaid Moromond, didn't make it so difficult for her to focus on fitting in with the normal kids despite her paranormal, witchcraft laced home life. Add to that her crazy grandmother's constant escapes driving her family to the brink and Syd's between a rock and a coven site. Forced to take on power she doesn't want to protect a coven who blames her for everything, only she can save her family's magic. If her family's distrust doesn't destroy her first.

Patti Larsen · Urban

The Dark Novels

In a world where the chosen one has defeated the demon lord and brought peace to the realm, now 500 years have passed since the demon's defeat. Aetheria, the world, appears peaceful, but is it truly so?

Q_Tip · Fantasy

Xianshi Inn (A contemporary Xianxia novel)

He left his home, unwillingly, to a realm of cultivation, Xianshu, mythical manuals and Dao. And now he’s here due to a failed attempt at going home, a place bears a lot of resemblance but not the same. “At least it’s close enough here. I’ll get there on my next jump.” Jianmen Yu said to himself, “But while I’m prepping, let me do my old job here for a bit.” And there we have it, “Xianshi Inn”, run by a cultivator, who’s not of this world. Don’t mess with it or its employees, the owner will kick your ass, no matter who you are, no matter WHAT you are. Patreon available: egaochan (avatar is a crab), feel free to tip me if you like my stories! The full book of this novel is now available on Amazon, if you would like to support me and my work, head to Amazon and search "Xianshi Inn"!

EgaoChan · Fantasy
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What are some popular contemporary crime fiction novels?
3 answers
2024-11-09 10:38
One popular contemporary crime fiction novel is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It features a complex mystery and a unique protagonist, Lisbeth Salander. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which has a gripping plot full of twists. And 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty also falls into this category, exploring secrets and lies among a group of women in a coastal town.
How does historical crime fiction differ from contemporary crime fiction?
1 answer
2024-11-27 04:11
Well, historical crime fiction and contemporary crime fiction have some distinct differences. In historical crime fiction, the sense of place is often more crucial as it is tied to a specific time in the past. The locations described are often old - fashioned and can set a very different mood. For example, a crime set in a medieval castle will have a much different feel than a crime in a modern city apartment. Also, the legal systems in historical crime fiction are different from today's. The way justice was served in the past can be a big part of the story. In contemporary crime fiction, on the other hand, we often deal with modern - day problems like cyber - crime, which are not relevant in historical settings. And the pace in historical crime fiction can sometimes be slower as it may need to build up the historical backdrop more thoroughly.
What is contemporary crime fiction and how is it distinct from traditional crime fiction?
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2024-10-13 08:51
Contemporary crime fiction often focuses on modern social issues and technologies. It's different from traditional in that it might incorporate elements like cybercrime or deal with more complex motives related to current society.
What are the common themes in contemporary crime fiction?
1 answer
2024-11-13 15:10
Common themes include social issues. For example, contemporary crime fiction might address topics like poverty, inequality, and corruption. These elements add depth to the stories and make them more relevant to the real world. Additionally, the theme of redemption can be found. Some characters, whether they are criminals or those affected by crime, may seek redemption throughout the narrative.
How do contemporary crime fiction novels reflect modern society?
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2024-11-09 15:29
These novels can be a mirror of modern society. They can reflect the multicultural nature of society. For instance, in some contemporary crime fiction, characters from different ethnic backgrounds interact, and cultural differences play a role in the plot, either as a cause of conflict or as a means of solving the crime. Also, they can show the impact of modern lifestyles, like the fast - paced, high - stress urban living which might lead to certain types of crimes or motives for crimes.
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