Powerandcorruption Stories

Even as a young boy, Aleksander Hood knew that the world wasn't fair. But knowing it wasn't enough-he had to act. Stepping outside the bounds of the law, Alek dedicated himself to righting the wrongs that he saw in his own way. Now, with his most ambitious target looming, something feels different. The stakes are higher, the risks sharper-and if his story is going to be told, Alek needs to be the one to tell it. Can he keep his double life intact, or will the weight of his choices bring everything crashing down? And in a world so deeply unbalanced, can one man's actions ever truly tip the scales?

In New Atlantis, nearly everyone is born with a Metafestation-a supernatural ability that defines their place in society. Everyone except Enoch. Seventeen, powerless, and treated as an anomaly, Enoch believes he was left behind by fate. That illusion collapses when a buried truth awakens: he was never powerless. He was suppressed. Chosen by the angel Metatron, Enoch inherits Immaculate Conception-the ability to impose his will directly onto reality itself. Any power he can fully conceptualize becomes real. But infinite potential comes with unbearable cost. Every thought is dangerous. Every mistake reshapes the world. As cults, synthetic vampires, and the shadowy Proselytes begin hunting him, Enoch and a small circle of misfits are pulled into a conspiracy that stretches across timelines and dimensions. The Proselyte Conspiracy is a dark science-fantasy about identity, control, and the terror of becoming a god before learning how to be human.

Two hearts. One kiss. A thousand lies waiting to unravel. Aarya Whitmore has perfected the art of appearing harmless. With her sunshine smile, flawless grades, and unshakable composure, she's the girl everyone trusts-but no one really knows. Beneath the calm exterior lies a legacy soaked in secrets and a mission she's carried in silence. She didn't come to Oxford just for a degree. She came looking for the truth. Riaan Blake is everything she should stay away from-cocky, captivating, and careless with hearts. The university's notorious heartbreaker, he's the kind of boy who doesn't believe in consequences... or love. But when Aarya challenges him, dares him, and unexpectedly kisses him in front of the entire campus, something shifts. Their rivalry burns hot, and their chemistry burns hotter. But what begins as a flirtation quickly spirals into a twisted game of obsession, betrayal, and unraveling truths neither of them are ready to face. Because behind his charm lies grief. And behind her mask lies the reason for it. In a world built on polished lies and hidden agendas, love isn't just complicated-it's deadly. || A short story || Enemies to Lovers Slow Burn Forbidden Love Romance Thriller Mystery Hidden Identity

At the Dream Auction, Madame Lysandra unveiled a mesmerizing orb containing "The Summer of Innocence," a dream of pure joy and nostalgia. The bidding was intense, and the dream's warmth seemed almost tangible, captivating the crowd. The winning bidder, a frail man, absorbed the dream, briefly reclaiming youthful joy before his elation faded into an ambiguous expression of hunger or regret. As the room settled, Lysandra introduced the next item-a darker, more dangerous dream-promising forbidden power to the highest bidder.

Sometimes the truth doesn't set you free. Sometimes it puts you on trial. When Yelena Mehta (Volnova), a poised Indo-Russian executive, meets a quiet stranger on a rain-soaked mountain road, she believes it's nothing more than a fleeting moment of kindness. But that single encounter becomes the first crack in a life built on control, silence, and sacrifice. Soon, Yelena is framed for a corporate conspiracy she never saw coming, trapped between forged documents, hidden godowns, and powerful men who believe her name is expendable. As her world tightens, the stranger returns, not as a rescuer, but as a witness who refuses to let her story be rewritten. Set between the misty hills of Shimla and the ruthless corridors of corporate India, Veins of Truth is a slow-burn romantic suspense about love tested by truth, identity reclaimed through courage, and the cost of standing upright when the world wants you silent. https://books2read.com/u/4ANne0 Some stories aren't about winning. They're about refusing to disappear.

"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.

Two strangers wake in a world that doesn't feel like their own. The land is broken, its people divided, and shadows of machines stalk the ruins. But the deeper challenge lies within - clashing ideals, unspoken secrets, and choices that could shape what little future remains. In a place where survival means sacrifice, trust becomes the hardest fight of all.

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.

The Crucible of Dawn The city of Myrrhfall is alive. It watches. It remembers. General Kael Dareth leads his army through streets that twist with shadow and memory, where every step dredges up the ghosts of his past. Soldiers fracture, the city bends, and Liraen-the embodiment of his guilt and fear-lurks in every shadow. With only Rhea and the ember-bearer Iven at his side, Kael must endure the Crucible of Dawn. But in a city that consumes reality, how much can even a general survive before the Crucible breaks him... and everything he commands? Dark fantasy. Psychological horror. Unrelenting suspense.

Beneath the glittering skyline of Navakshar lies a world of wealth, betrayal, and secrets. Aaryaman Rathore, the beloved son of billionaire Arvind Rathore, is destined to inherit a legacy that could change the world. But on the eve of his tenth birthday, a devastating betrayal by his half-brother Raj shatters his life, casting him into the perilous depths of an ancient forest. Left to die, Aaryaman is discovered by the Kage Clan, a legendary brotherhood of ninja assassins who live in the shadows, unseen and unstoppable. Taken in by their enigmatic leader, Master Shinsei, Aaryaman is trained in their deadly arts, molded into a warrior of stealth and precision. But even as he embraces the ways of the Kage Clan, the memories of his family's betrayal haunt him. His heart burns with a single question: Why did his brother cast him aside? As years pass, Aaryaman transforms into Ryu, the Dragon-a master of shadows and the living embodiment of resilience. When he learns of a prophecy about a boy betrayed by blood who would rise to purge his lineage of corruption, Aaryaman realizes his destiny: to reclaim his legacy, confront the darkness within his family, and uncover secrets that could shake the foundations of Navakshar. From the luxury of billion-dollar estates to the dangerous underbelly of a city teeming with corruption, *The Shadow Heir* is a gripping saga of betrayal, survival, and redemption. With every step Aaryaman takes, the line between hero and assassin blurs, and the path to reclaiming his legacy becomes fraught with unimaginable challenges. Will he find justice and rebuild the empire his father loved, or will the shadows consume him entirely? **The Shadow Heir** is a tale of power, revenge, and the indomitable spirit of a boy who refuses to let the darkness define him.

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.

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.

What happens when kings lose their crowns, Titans lose their light, and poets lose their words? MERIDIAN FIELDS dives into a surreal world where history, mythology, and raw human emotions collide. Meet a mad king who dreams of beauty, a fallen Titan stuck in a cosmic midlife crisis, and a whole host of characters searching for meaning in a universe that's falling apart. It's poetic, it's dramatic, it's a little weird... told in fragments of poetic monologues, dramatic dialogues and vivid imagery... If you're into mythology mashups, existential meltdowns, and beautifully broken words, this one's for you. Get ready to wander the fields of dreams, despair, and maybe a little hope.

They killed her entire family. Not just her parents-everyone. Haneul returned home after years abroad, expecting comfort. Instead, she found silence, blood, and grief. With nothing left, she made one promise: revenge. But fate had other plans. In the pouring rain, she collided with a man-wounded, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. She saved him. And in doing so, unknowingly drew closer to the son of the man she was plotting to destroy. For one month, they stayed by each other's side-he unaware of her mission, she unaware of his identity. Love and revenge intertwined in ways neither could anticipate. And when the truth comes crashing down... hearts, lives, and loyalties will shatter forever. Who will survive when love and vengeance collide?

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?

It is 1942, and Manila lies under Japanese occupation. A single torn page from a mysterious ledger pulls Kenjiro into a dangerous hunt through the city's war-torn streets - a trail of whispers leading to Kuta Malaya, a hidden stronghold in the heart of Tondo, ruled by rogue soldiers and unseen hands. But every step closer brings more questions than answers. Who is the shadow that stalks him through the marketplaces of Binondo? What secret is worth killing for inside Kuta Malaya's guarded walls? And why does the name "Kazumichi Matsuda" burn like an old wound that refuses to heal? As alliances fracture and ambition turns brothers-in-arms into executioners, Kenjiro finds himself caught between two deadly masters: the ruthless General obsessed with an immortal legacy, and the elusive Iñigo - a ghost from the past whose name is spoken in defiance and fear. The deeper Kenjiro delves, the more the war becomes a mirror of himself - forcing him to choose between survival, truth, and the thin line of honor he still clings to. From the alleys of Intramuros to the shadows of Kuta Malaya, What Survived Beyond 1897 is a tale of loyalty and betrayal, of weapons both steel and silent, and of the quiet battles fought long after the gunfire fades.

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.

Cassia Vale doesn't believe in ghosts-only secrets that rot in silence. When her sister vanishes from Grimswell University under mysterious circumstances, Cassia transfers in under false pretenses, armed only with a stolen journal and a name whispered behind locked doors: The Vespertine Circle. Grimswell is no ordinary school. Its halls are lined with centuries of occult tradition, and its professors guard their knowledge like weapons. As Cassia digs deeper into her sister's disappearance, she uncovers a conspiracy older than the university itself-one bound by ritual, sacrifice, and power. The deeper she goes, the more Cassia realizes she's not here to solve a mystery. She's here to finish what her sister started. Even if it means becoming the monster this place tried to erase. Dark academia meets supernatural horror in a slow-burn descent into power, privilege, and the cost of truth.

Story Description - "He built a career bending the truth - now the truth is about to break him." Title: Beyond the Law- The truth "When winning is everything, the truth is the first casualty." Description: For star lawyer Aryan Mehta, winning isn't just a goal - it's an obsession. With an unbeaten record and a wall of victories to prove it, Aryan knows how to bend the truth just enough to make it work in his favor. But when his ruthless tactics bury evidence tied to a forgotten tragedy, his past threatens to unravel everything. Ishita Verma has spent four years chasing justice for her younger brother - a life lost to corruption and lies. Her grief drives her relentless pursuit of the truth, even if it means putting her career - and herself - at risk. When Ishita's investigation collides with Aryan's most celebrated victory, their lives intertwine in a dangerous game of manipulation, guilt, and redemption. As Aryan's perfect streak faces its greatest threat, one question remains: How far can you run from the truth before it catches up with you? In a world where winning means everything, losing might be the only way out.