Politicalintrigue Stories

A peaceful and tranquil ninja world... Should we send Naruto, the Seventh Hokage, back to the moment just before Minato and Kushina's deaths, when he unmasks Obito's true identity? Or maybe we send Naruto, the hero of the Fourth Great Ninja War, to the world of Boruto, reigniting the flames of Konoha in a way that can never be extinguished? Perhaps we send the darkened Menma back to the time when Naruto was bullied, so Konoha can finally feel that pain? Or, maybe we send the weak, pitiful, and isolated Naruto back to the era of the Fourth Hokage to witness the heated debates of the Elder Council? In any case- At this moment, six hundred billion parallel ninja worlds can no longer remain calm and peaceful.

To the elite, he's a "Gutter Rat." To the law, he's a mistake. But after a series of clumsy accidents during a high-security prison break, the world sees something else: a terrifying mastermind. Now, the most dangerous criminals and underground personalities in the city of Lagas are swearing fealty to a man who just wants to find a quiet corner to eat noodles. Surrounded by devotees who mistake his panic for "strategic restraint" and chroniclers who rewrite his cowardice as "legendary wisdom," Uan is propelled into the seat of power as a Puno crime lord. He has no magic. He has no plan. But as the world's superpowers prepare for war, the "Gutter Lord" must play the part-or become the first victim of his own myth.

In a world where humans and animals once roamed freely, humanity's darkest experiments have forged a new hierarchy-hybrids, half-beasts, and powerful rulers. Among them stands a mysterious king, haunted by a brutal past and veiled in secrets. When a reluctant outsider becomes his new assistant, secrets unfold-truths about ancient wars, forbidden magic, and a ruthless ruler whose true nature might be more monstrous than anyone could imagine. Will the protagonist survive the deadly game of loyalty and lies? Or will he become just another pawn in a world teetering on the edge of chaos? Discover the secrets behind the shadows. The story begins now. Chapter I'm currently working on: 8

In a world where every esper is bound to a Guide, and every Guide is bound to the Lattice, Kael Viridian is a fracture. Born without a Guide, he should not exist. Yet the city of Auriste whispers his name, the streets bend around his steps, and shadows watch him where no one else can see. The Institute of Chronic Regulation hunts him. Rogue factions want him. And something ancient-something darker than the Lattice itself-stirs from the Chasm. Astrael, the missing Guide, vanished years ago. Now, threads of destiny pull Kael toward the truth: that the boy without a Guide may be the key to everything the world fears... and everything it needs. Guides and Espers. Secrets and shadows. Betrayal and revelation. Kael's awakening has begun. Are you ready to follow the Guidebound?

In the midst of a devastating global economic crisis, hybrid immortal Victoria Bellwood remains untouchable. She owns the second-largest hotel franchise in the world and stands as the wealthiest woman of the 21st century. For many, Victoria is a symbol of tenacity, generosity, and kindness. But behind closed doors, her empire is under attack. Anti-immortal hatred is steadily rising, fueled by her long-time rival, Samuel Kelly. With danger lurking at every corner, Victoria's forced to make a choice that goes against everything she believes in. She must hire a bodyguard. And then she encounters Albert Miller. Owner of the world's most elite security firm, Albert is a no-nonsense army general with two hundred years of experience in combat and medicine. He's cold, demanding, and won't take no for an answer. The most controversial man of the era. Those who dare to challenge him may not live to tell the tale. The perfect man for the job. And Albert needs her too. After ending his contract with her rival, Albert is looking for a new project to fill his eternal days. A project that could restore his reputation after those disastrous ten years with Samuel. Victoria's loving heart and gentle spirit are the perfect antidotes to the poison splattered on his company. What begins as a strategic contract becomes something far deeper. Far more dangerous. Something neither of them expected.

In a kingdom on a brink of war, Captain Dinah Aveline is determined to rise, to avenge her parents' murder. Even if that means clashing everyday with Major Kian Raine - the Lord of Ruins - a prodigy who hates losing as much as he hates wanting her. Eventually the war commences, their rivalry becomes the only thing sharp enough to survive the adversities. Enemies. Allies. Something more. In war, even the hearts become battlefields. (Inspired from Powerless triology, Defy the Night triology)

In a kingdom where destiny is written by birth, a boy dares to dream beyond his chains. Veer is a six‑year‑old servant in the royal palace, living in the shadows of a world that barely notices him. His days are filled with chores and scolding, but his heart belongs to Princess Mira-a kind and radiant girl who treats him like he exists. To Veer, she is not just a princess... she is the light of his small world. But love is forbidden for someone like him. Princes and warriors are born, not made. Or so everyone believes. When the kingdom faces growing threats and whispers of war, Veer's courage and stubborn heart catch the eye of General Ishaan, the legendary warrior who protects the crown. For the first time, someone sees Veer not as a servant-but as a boy with the spirit of a fighter. As Veer secretly begins his journey toward becoming a warrior, he learns that love is not enough to change fate... and that the path to greatness demands sacrifice. A tale of innocent love, courage, and dreams in the face of an unyielding world-this is the beginning of Veer's epic journey.

Dragon Ball Elite reimagines the Saiyan legacy through Elite-an unconventional survivor shaped by loss, ambition, and relentless growth. As fractured alliances form across worlds like Planet Vegeta and beyond, buried history resurfaces and conflicts ignite far earlier than expected. What begins as survival evolves into war, rebellion, and the reshaping of destiny itself. Power will be tested. Loyalty will fracture. Legends will be rewritten. What once thought to be canon will now be reimagined. Is this a wish from the dragon balls? FIND OUT! The Legend of Elite begins!

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.

In Solareth, power is a coin with two faces: the iron-clad contracts of Mage-Merchants and the ancient prestige of the Crown. It is a world of ledgers, light, and logic. Here, stability is the ultimate commodity, and magic is a regulated tool of the state. To the public, the system is perfect. But perfection is often a mask for a deeper decay. AVARNA VAIRYAM is the daughter of a prominent mage house, yet she lives as a ghost within her own halls. While her kin bartered their magic for gold and influence, Avarna was silenced, her inheritance stripped away by a stepmother's ambition. She is told she has no power, yet she sees the world differently-hearing rhythms in the silence and seeing fractures in the light that no one else dares to acknowledge. JIVIN is a shadow in the machinery of the city. A deaf-mute orphan who survived by becoming invisible, he works in the heart of the logistics hubs where the empire's goods move like blood. He doesn't listen to words; he listens to the pulse of the streets. And lately, the pulse is skipping. People are vanishing into the gaps of the bureaucracy, leaving behind nothing but unmarked ledgers. CROWN PRINCE IRVAN VAELKARAN is the auditor of the realm. Diligent, brilliant, and fiercely loyal to the Crown, he believes that any problem can be solved with a clear mind and a steady hand. But his latest investigation into the kingdom's "administrative anomalies" is leading him toward a truth that no ledger can contain. When their worlds collide, the clockwork starts to fail. The ledgers no longer balance. And the "perfect" world of Aetherion begins to unravel, revealing that the greatest secrets are not hidden in the dark-but in the light everyone was told to trust.

Survival was only the beginning. Now an official initiate of the Adventurers' Society, Jace Nolan must learn what it means to live in public. His gravity-based magic draws attention wherever he goes-attention from adventurers, citizens, and most dangerously, the newly rebranded Magisterium. They claim to want understanding. They act like they want control. As Jace trains under increasingly brutal mentors, he begins assembling a party-not out of ambition, but necessity. A stalwart dwarf. A quiet healer. A precise elven archer. Each choice shapes not just his survival, but who he is becoming. Meanwhile, Aster Merridan finds neutrality harder to maintain. Recording events no longer feels distant when the system watching Jace begins to respond to him. The Lattice is no longer just observing. It is adjusting. Part 2 explores power under scrutiny, the cost of visibility, and the moment when a person stops reacting to the world-and starts pushing back.

Holly Park lives the usual carefree life of young people, until one day everything she knew changes. In this world, Korea is unified, and the Royal Family rules the Monarchy. But now the Palace is in trouble, the monarch is dying, and there is no heir to the throne. At least that's what they knew until now... 25 years earlier, the King had his eye on a foreign girl who was studying in their country. He saw her at a parade and was immediately captivated by her beauty. Later, the girl returned home and gave birth to a baby girl on a sunny August day, but unfortunately she did not survive the birth. Holly was adopted and raised with love. She grew into a kind and resourceful young woman. When the King falls ill, it becomes urgent to find the heir. Thanks to the Palace investigators and the King's notes, they finally find the Crown Princess. But will Holly accept her fate, and if so, what awaits her in the Palace?

The courtroom thought it was over. The judge's gavel had sealed Damilare's fate - life imprisonment without parole. But before the prison van could reach Ikoyi, Lagos erupted in gunfire. A violent ambush freed the city's most feared criminal, and the streets haven't stopped whispering his name since. Now, all eyes turn to Kelsey Anayo, the youngest lawyer in Lagos and the man who prosecuted the case. With Damilare back in the shadows, Kelsey is dragged into a storm of suspicion, media scrutiny, and threats that blur the line between justice and survival. But secrets don't stay buried. Not in a city where love, betrayal, and blood are currency. And Kelsey is about to learn that Damilare's escape wasn't the end of their story - It was only the beginning. ©️ Copyright 2025 Chelsea Maya Victory Johnson ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

In the summer of 1925, all of Russia turns its eyes to the coronation of Alexei II, a dazzling spectacle meant to reaffirm the strength of the monarchy. But beneath the splendour, a sinister plot is brewing in the shadows-a conspiracy within the Ballet Russes, where Bolshevik sympathizers conspire to strike at the very heart of the empire. As the grand event draws near, more and more people seem determined to make the new reign a short one. While the empire stands on the edge of peril, Princess Natalia Paley becomes ensnared in a dangerous fascination with Serge Lifar, a brilliant but subversive dancer with ties to the conspiracy. What begins as admiration soon turns into something far more reckless-a betrayal that could not only cost Natalia her friendship with Alexei but put the entire monarchy at risk. Meanwhile, Vladimir and Tata struggle to make it to the altar as their love is tested by endless delays and the meddling of Tata's formidable mother, Countess Brassova. As tensions rise and secrets from the past come to light, they are forced to confront whether their relationship can survive the forces working against them. For Irina and Feodor, the weight of responsibility as Viceroys of the Caucasus has cast yet another shadow over their once-passionate marriage. Irina, struggling with the demands of motherhood and her new life, throws herself into an ambitious project to improve the lives of those under her care-an endeavour that will challenge her in ways she never expected.

A modern man is unexpectedly transported back to ancient times. Lost and confused, he stumbles upon a destitute child, whose tragic past is shrouded in darkness. Taking the boy under his wing, their fates become inextricably linked.

Rosham, an ancient city shrouded in mystery, has withstood centuries of war, betrayal, and the relentless march of time. Now, it stands on the edge of destruction. The contemporary world, desperate to erase Rosham from existence, has uncovered two of its three hidden secrets-the keys to its survival. Only one remains, and with it, the fate of the city hangs in the balance. Ten years ago, Dawn was sent into Rosham as a spy, tasked with uncovering its final secret. At 32, she has grown into the city's heartbeat, building a family, forging bonds, and falling in love with the very place she was meant to betray. But the contemporary world has no mercy. They promise her freedom if she delivers the last secret, yet deny her plea to save her Rosham-born family, branding them as enemies unworthy of life beyond the city's walls. Now trapped in Rosham, with no way in or out, Dawn faces an impossible choice: Reveal the last secret, destroy Rosham, and walk free-alone. Or guard the secret, letting go of the family she once knew,facing the harsh reality of Rosham-where survival offers no guarantee for the new life she has built. A tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the haunting pull of two worlds, The Last Secret of Rosham is a gripping story of a woman torn between the life she once knew and the love she cannot abandon. The question remains-what is freedom worth, when it costs everything?

In the realm of Varragoth, a Queen of Averlyon, a King of Seralyth, and a deceiver of rulers are trapped in a web of secrets and lies. But little do they know-the secrets and lies are about to get far worse when they face the true conflict: the cursed crown of Laurenya Caelthorne, a former Queen of Averlyon who ruled 200 years ago. The crown, said to be forged by the Witchflames of Grimhold, a region famed for creating powerful objects every ruler of Varragoth desired, grants unimaginable power...at a devastating cost. One day, deep in the cold seas of Varragoth, Laurenya's crown is discovered, and all of Varragoth is on the brink of repeating history. Two hundred years ago, the crown wreaked havoc. Two hundred years later, its shadow returns. History is doomed to repeat itself. Or is it? What if the mistakes of the past didn't just haunt history... but were waiting to destroy the future?

In a heart-stopping turn of fate, Shin finds himself thrust into the perilous leadership of the infamous Ichiro Klan, a Yakuza family feared across Japan. With the weight of his beloved mentor and father figure's demise heavy on his shoulders, Shin must navigate a world fraught with danger and deception. At the same time, Naomi, a fiercely dedicated Europol agent, returns to her homeland, only to be met with the devastating news of her adopted father's mysterious death. The shocking circumstances surrounding his passing send her on a quest for answers that leads her deeper into a dark underbelly she never imagined. As destiny weaves their stories together, Shin and Naomi are pulled into a storm of intrigue and peril that tests their resolve. They must unite to unravel the secrets behind the tragic deaths of their loved ones while confronting a chaotic world filled with shadows and betrayal. Will their unlikely alliance be powerful enough to face the looming darkness, or will they be consumed by the very forces they seek to confront? ©️ _RelleLebby_ // R. L.

Amid political upheaval in Thailand, Vinai "Vin" Charoensuk flees to small-town America with his best friend and bodyguard, Kamon. They plan to vanish-until Vin collides with Selene, a curious local whose warmth and courage make hiding impossible. As danger closes in, love becomes both their greatest risk and their fiercest refuge, carrying them from whispered coffees to wedding vows, from exile to homecoming. ©️

To save her realm from war, Princess Celestine of Aramoor is forced to marry the cold, immortal Fae King of Eirathorne, a man whose people hate humans, and whose throne hides far darker secrets than she ever imagined. But in a court built on lies and illusions, there is one truth Celestine cannot outrun: She was chosen for this marriage for a reason, and the power awakening in her veins might save the realms... or doom them both.