The Midnight Millionaire
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  • Time 3h 33m
Complete, First published Jan 14
SELF PUBLISHED. BUY NOW ON AMAZON https://a.co/d/dFuasY9

What if you stumbled upon a secret that could make you rich beyond your wildest dreams, but at a cost you could never truly calculate?

Ethan Grayson is a struggling bartender, burdened by debt and disillusioned with life, until one fateful night when he discovers an ATM glitch that spits out money without ever deducting it. What starts as a small withdrawal to cover rent spirals into a high-stakes game of greed, deception, and moral conflict.

With the help of his tech-savvy but morally ambiguous best friend, Marcus, Ethan taps into a world of wealth he never thought possible. Lavish parties, luxury real estate, and philanthropy transform him into a mysterious benefactor admired by many. But the higher he climbs, the more precarious his position becomes.

Enter Isabelle Lane, a relentless investigative journalist whose pursuit of a banking scandal brings her dangerously close to uncovering Ethan's secret. And then there's Detective Rachel Morgan, a sharp investigator piecing together the puzzle that could expose the man behind the midnight millions.

As Ethan's web of lies tightens and betrayal lurks at every corner, he's forced to confront the ultimate question: how far would you go for a second chance, and at what cost?

Fast-paced, morally complex, and emotionally gripping, The Midnight Millionaire is a thriller that explores the thin line between opportunity and corruption, the weight of guilt, and the path to redemption. Can Ethan escape the shadows of his choices, or will his midnight fortune come at a price he can't afford?

Prepare for a rollercoaster ride of twists, turns, and heart-stopping suspense that will leave you questioning the true cost of wealth and the value of integrity.
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SELF PUBLISHED. BUY NOW ON AMAZON https://a.co/d/hHrCc68 What would you do if you won the lottery overnight? For Michael "Mike" Chambers, a 19-year-old garbage collector, the answer seemed simple: chase his wildest dreams and escape a life of monotony. But when a staggering jackpot propels him into the world of unimaginable wealth, Mike's life becomes a whirlwind of luxury, excess, and heartbreak. From a modest worker with humble aspirations to a tabloid sensation nicknamed "The King of Excess," Mike's meteoric rise is matched only by his devastating fall. Surrounded by opportunists, seduced by a glamorous socialite, and estranged from the family who once grounded him, Mike spirals into a life of reckless indulgence. Mansions, fast cars, wild parties-the dream quickly becomes a nightmare as legal troubles and betrayals strip him of everything. At rock bottom, a chance encounter with the enigmatic Liam Grayson, a coal deliveryman with a mysterious past, sets Mike on a path of redemption. Through lessons in humility and self-discovery, Mike learns the true value of life, family, and hard-earned success. But Liam holds a shocking secret of his own that forces Mike to reevaluate everything he thought he knew about fortune and failure. In this gripping tale of rags-to-riches-to-redemption, "Fortune's Downfall" explores the seductive power of wealth, the bonds of family, and the resilience of the human spirit. As Mike tears apart a final lottery ticket in the book's poignant conclusion, readers are left with a powerful message: sometimes, losing it all is the only way to find yourself. Packed with drama, twists, and unforgettable characters, "Fortune's Downfall" is a heart-wrenching and inspiring journey that will leave you questioning what truly matters in life.