Истории Powerandcorruption

Frankie's return from Purgatory throws her deeper into a world of betrayal, politics, and survival. Hiding in Jasmine's Garden with Sarah, Austin, and Amelia, Frankie struggles to keep her fractured alliances from imploding. Secrets hover at every corner, and even the smallest slip could expose her to enemies circling just beyond the walls. But betrayal comes faster than expected. In the crowded market, Celine rips away Frankie's mask, unveiling her identity to the public and shattering her fragile cover. Whispers of Giovanni's wrath spread through the underworld, and Frankie realizes her enemies are not only hunting her, they're already inside her circle. As loyalties fray and truths surface, Frankie must decide: Will she cling to the fragile sanctuary of Jasmine's Garden, or step back into the fire and reclaim her power in a world determined to break her? The war between savages and purists has only just begun. ✨️This book is part of the 'Savages and Purists' series, but can also be read as a stand-alone. ✨️Updates are available every Monday.

"The Invisible Chain: The Privilege of Silence" is a dark crime novel told through two intertwined perspectives. Yuki is nineteen, an orphan scraping together money to save her younger sister from the same system that raised her-a system that hides human trafficking behind locked doors and paperwork. Every choice she makes is driven by survival. Eric Keller is twenty-five, a detective who doesn't believe in justice-only results. When he's assigned to investigate an orphanage with a spotless reputation, he follows the case for the paycheck, unaware of how close it is to destroying what little certainty he has left. As corruption unravels and truths surface, their paths collide around the same institution, the same crimes, and the same invisible chain that keeps powerful people untouched. This is a story about silence, money, and how the system always protects itself-no matter who gets crushed in the process.

"A world of ash, a boy with red eyes, and a destiny written in blood. #AshOfMemories"

Renee Ludgens earned her scholarship to Castleton Academy through brilliance and grit, but she never imagined the ultra-wealthy students hiding the school's real secret: their families are werewolves, and lycanthropy is hereditary privilege. When Xander Volkin, heir to the most powerful pack, bites her in a desperate bid to escape his engagement to a sadistic woman of his kind, Renee is thrust into supernatural politics she doesn't understand and bonded to a boy she despises. The bite creates a connection, Ingal. She feels his emotions, he feels hers, and if she dies during transformation, he dies too. Now she must survive her first shift while navigating wolf society's byzantine rules, where her working-class status makes her "disposable," and her new "fiancé" is both her only ally and the person who destroyed her life. But as Renee uncovers the extent of this new cruel world of her, she realizes survival isn't enough, she needs to burn everything down.

"The Gold of Mactan" is a work of enthralling fiction that plunges readers into a world of power, ambition, secrets, and rebellion. Drawing inspiration from the enduring conspiracy theories surrounding the Marcos family's wealth, the novel weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense, portraying the rise and fall of a powerful dynasty. In this riveting narrative, Ferdinand Marcos emerges as a charismatic but ruthless patriarch, his dominance symbolized by a hidden treasure known only to a select few. His wife, Imelda, is a woman of insatiable ambition who stumbles upon the secret and becomes embroiled in a bitter struggle for power. As tension escalates within the family, a group of rebels rises outside, threatening to expose the family's secret and redistribute the wealth to the people. Disclaimer: This novel is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. The book does not claim to present historical facts or accurately represent the lives of real individuals or circumstances. It merely takes inspiration from conspiracy theories surrounding the Marcos family's wealth for the purposes of fictional storytelling. "The Gold of Mactan" is not intended to defame, purport the truth, or harm anyone's reputation. Readers are advised to treat the book as a creative piece of fiction, not as a source of historical or factual information.

The Divided Shadow Trilogy, Book 3 For generations, the Webber family has held Sentinel Academy and the town in an iron grip, thanks to a dark pact sealed in blood. In this chilling conclusion to The Divided Shadow Trilogy, the Webbers face a choice: protect their bloodline-or break free from the shadows that define them.

It's the start of a new life, but how long can that really last? Stephen is punished because his father once tried to uphold justice. Worse still, his entire family is dragged into the aftermath. Things spiral downhill quickly, and soon the family is estranged-divided, perhaps forever. When Stephen chooses revenge against those who wronged him, a spark ignites, especially when he involves his favorite daughter in his plan. But was revenge truly the best decision? Or did it come at the ultimate cost: the lives of those he loved most?

The Sword of the Beast In the forgotten kingdom of Eldoria, a boy is born with nothing-no wealth, no power, and no place among his people. Mocked as a cursed child, beaten, and despised, he grows in silence, carrying wounds deeper than flesh. But when his oath of vengeance echoes through the night, something ancient stirs. Buried beneath ruins, a blade long feared by kings awakens-the Sword of the Beast, a weapon forged from the heart of a monster and broken in two to weaken its curse. Drawn to the boy's fury, the sword binds itself to him, granting strength beyond mortal men. Yet every strike comes with a price: the more he wields it, the more the beast inside hungers to consume him. As kingdoms tremble and enemies rise, he must decide-will he use the sword to carve vengeance into the world that rejected him, or will he be devoured by the very power that promised him freedom? A tale of blood, vengeance, and destiny, The Sword of the Beast weaves a dark path between power and humanity, where every choice sharpens the edge of fate

The Shinigami Realm was a desolate expanse where gods of death drifted in endless boredom. Among them, Ryuk, ever in search of amusement, let a Death Note slip through the fabric of reality, sending it hurtling toward the human world. In Mumbai, Shrav Sugawara trudged through life, numbed by failure and rejection. On a rain-soaked evening, fate intervened. A black notebook tumbled through the storm, landing in a quiet park. Drawn by an unseen force, Shrav picked it up. The words on its cover sent a chill through him DEATH NOTE. A single rule awaited within- The human whose name is written in this notebook shall die. Unbeknownst to him, from the shadows, a pair of glowing yellow eyes observed in silent anticipation. The moment he touched the Death Note, his fate was sealed. And somewhere in the darkness, the game had already begun.

In "Chess Moves," enter the shadowy world of Marcus "Blackjack" Dupree, a formidable drug kingpin who has successfully built a legitimate business empire while navigating the treacherous underbelly of crime. Marcus is a strategic mastermind, deftly playing both sides of the law as he maneuvers through a landscape riddled with betrayal, corruption, and greed. Raised by his tough yet loving mother and mentored by his stepfather Antonio, Marcus learned the rules of the game early on-both in chess and in life. As he balances the competing demands of his dual existence, Marcus finds himself at a crossroads when a rival cartel begins to encroach on his territory, threatening both his empire and the stability of his family. As loyalties are tested and the stakes continue to rise, Marcus must employ all the tactics he's mastered to stay one step ahead of his enemies. With his past haunting him and the future uncertain, he faces the ultimate challenge: how much is he willing to sacrifice to maintain control over his empire and protect those he loves? "Chess Moves" is a gripping tale of ambition, power, and the moral complexities of choice. In this high-stakes game, every move counts, and the consequences can be deadly. Will Marcus emerge victorious, or will his carefully crafted empire crumble under the weight.

The Drowned Crown Saga - Book II The sea has a queen. Her crown was claimed in silence, her kingdom taken without fire or flame. One land has already vanished beneath the waves-and the world has noticed. As trade routes fail and coastlines grow quiet, fear spreads faster than any tide. Sailors whisper of currents that refuse to obey. Children dream of pale eyes watching from the deep. Kings and queens gather behind closed doors, forced to confront a truth they can no longer deny: the ocean is no longer empty. Some call her a god. Some call her a demon. Others believe she can be bargained with. They are all wrong. Beneath the waves, Ariel rules with restraint-but restraint is fragile, and fear has a way of sharpening into weapons. As humanity begins to organize, to remember old powers and forbidden relics, the line between defense and defiance begins to blur. Tides of Fear is a dark continuation of Salt and Sorrow, where myth collides with resistance and the world learns that surviving a queen is far more dangerous than fearing one. Because storms can be endured. Monsters can be fought. But a ruler who waits? That kind of power changes everything.

America, home of the Occult freedom, slavery masters, and Fathers of greed seems to be the story everyone has forgotten. Corpus Republica is a smart, mind-bending thrill ride through the secret history of the United States. Follow a young Benjamin Franklin as he stumbles upon a hidden book that pulls him into a world of hidden societies, mystical science, coded letters, and dangerous passions that shaped the soul of a nation. Alongside rebels like Thomas Paine and the ever-enigmatic Jefferson, Franklin navigates a revolution not just of politics, but of power, prophecy, occult and desire. Based on real events-but twisted through the lens of forgotten truths-this book dares you to question what's real, what's imagined, and what was never meant to be uncovered. Witty, wild, and wickedly intelligent-Corpus Republica isn't just a book. It's a revelation.

Long ago, a Flame was said to burn at the world's core a fire that fed every spark of life and every idea. The monks who swore to guard it vanished into fable, their story dismissed as smoke and shadow. Now the world glows under the rule of those who twist light into chains. Candles, halogens, neons, plasmas every kind of Luminary lives beneath their grip, each light bent toward profit. But myths have a way of returning. A dreamer, a skeptic, and an insider stumble upon a truth too dangerous to stay buried. If the Flame still burns, it could shatter the order of Bulb World forever.

A dark African folklore-inspired story set in a rural cocoa village where money equals power and silence equals survival. Themes of greed, cult rumors, moral resistance, and supernatural justice collide as one woman's "NO" threatens the balance of fear.

Born in troubled times, God is dead, but has the true love in the heart also disappeared? In this turbulent era, a little man who is a little mean and just wants to live a simple life, because of the teasing of fate, becomes the heir of the great necromancer who challenges God. He is Dorian, like a small fish in a big river, looking for the direction of his destiny at a loss. In the adventures of the gods, elves, dwarves, alien space, and politics, wars, and trade in the continent, he gradually discovered his own power and mission. Dorian's journey is not only self-salvation, but also the pursuit of true love and faith. In this world full of variables, how will he face various challenges and how will he change his destiny?

He was born poor, weak, and kind-hearted - the boy who apologized to the rain. The world ignored him, mocked him, and crushed every ounce of his innocence. But when a gentle soul is pushed too far... the line between good and evil begins to blur. This is the story of a boy society tried to break... and the villain he became. A tale of kindness, cruelty, and the dark truth of a world that shapes monsters from the pure-hearted. Warning: Emotional, dark, and thought-provoking.

Cracks in the universe are nothing compared to the strength of their love. In a fractured galaxy where souls can be stolen and bodies hollowed into obedient shells, a haunted Prince named Keahi Parr carries the power to destroy the universe-or rebuild it. Branded by the Imperium and bound to an unstable force called the Maelstrom, Keahi is imprisoned until a soul-marked dancer named Vorca risks everything to set him free. Together, they begin restoring the minds of those lost to shelling, uncovering ancient spiritual technologies and buried memories that hint at something far worse-an exiled god-queen Empress rising through stolen souls and a paradise built from pain. As trust fractures and forgotten bonds resurface, Keahi must confront the truth of who he is, what he's done, and whether he was ever meant to survive. Sky is a science-fantasy epic of psychic warfare, soul-deep love, and what it means to rebuild after devastation.

In a world where legacy is currency and bloodlines are battlegrounds, Lila Simpson and Rowan Chui are heirs to rival empires built on gold, ambition, and secrets. When betrayal shatters the fragile peace between their families, Lila and Rowan are thrust into a storm of corporate warfare, buried truths, and impossible choices. As alliances shift and empires crumble, the two must navigate a labyrinth of loyalty, identity, and love-while powerful forces conspire to control their every move. With reputations on the line and the weight of generations pressing down, Lila and Rowan must decide what they're willing to sacrifice to break free from the past. "Empire of Broken Crowns" is a sweeping saga of power, redemption, and the quiet rebellion of choosing truth over legacy. In the end, it's not about who inherits the crown-but who dares to walk away from it.