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The Hero Overlooked

The Hero Overlooked

Regretfully, due to the pandemic and some associated personal issues that came up I need to shelve this project for a bit. It was never intended to be a long novel, but I've been thoroughly pulled away and rather than release at most 1 chapter a week, I'll be putting this on pause and then when I'm freed up again, I'll dump the rest of the content all at once. --- Bruce Williams is an average American. A blue collar worker who lives his life by minding his own business, saving money, and planning for his retirement. After finishing up some work at the house, he was carrying his tools back to his truck when a bright light enveloped him and he disappeared off the face of the planet. Summoned to an alternate world as one of the five heroes, as a long-time nerd Bruce was pretty excited about his chance to be a hero. Unfortunately, nobody else cared how excited he was, as they're far more focused on the other four heroes and he's treated more as a tag-along. Follow Bruce on his journey to a new world where he learns how to harness his supernatural ability and struggles to be recognized for his efforts and successes. --- This will be my first time writing fiction of more than a scene or two; I've written a couple short stories a while ago, but I've always wanted to do more than that and finally decided to give it a shot. Please let me know what you think, and I apologize for the rough-draft nature of this submission. As I progress in the story, I'll try to go back and fix things up. Thank you for taking a look =)
Fantasy
2 Chs
ABOVE LOVE

ABOVE LOVE

Above Love Victoria Lennox has spent her life proving she is untouchable. At thirty-four, she is the youngest self-made woman ever to break eleven figures, the most feared name on Wall Street, and the undisputed queen of Manhattan. Love, in her experience, is a liability best left to weaker people. She has built an empire on that conviction: marble penthouses, private jets, and a heart sealed behind bullet-proof glass. Then a rainy night, a totaled Bugatti, and forty-seven seconds of clinical death change everything. A stranger drags her from the wreckage. She never sees his face—only the distinctive crescent-moon birthmark on the back of his right hand—before he disappears into the storm. When Victoria wakes in a private hospital suite with titanium in her femur and a debt she cannot quantify, she does what she has always done: she hunts. She finds him living in a Bushwick warehouse, fixing pipes for old ladies and donating half his income to a no-kill shelter. His name is Elias Crowe—former Army Ranger, Purple Heart recipient, and the one man in New York who wants absolutely nothing from her. She offers money. He refuses. She offers gratitude wrapped in couture and orchids. He donates the orchids to the hospital where she recovered. Every gift, every grand gesture, every attempt to buy absolution is met with the same quiet, unshakable rejection. So Victoria does the one thing she swore she would never do again: she shows up. In jeans. In the rain. In kennels that smell like bleach and hope. Slowly, infuriatingly, the ice begins to crack. What starts as obsession becomes something far more dangerous: partnership, laughter, Sunday mornings that taste like coffee and pancakes, and a three-legged pit bull who decides Victoria belongs to them both. Elias never asks her to be less than the ruthless titan she is; he simply refuses to let her be lonely while she’s being it. But Victoria has spent fifteen years learning that love is a loaded gun with someone else’s finger on the trigger. When the past comes roaring back—old betrayals, boardroom coups, and the terrifying vulnerability of needing another person—she will have to decide whether the empire she built is worth more than the man who taught her heart how to beat again. A searing, witty, deeply romantic story about what happens when the woman who has everything discovers the one thing money can’t buy—and the man brave enough to make her earn it. Above Love is a standalone contemporary romance with heat, humor, zero cheating, a hard-won HEA, and a dog who steals every scene she’s in.
Urban
26 Chs
Love Unlove

Love Unlove

They say it takes long to forget someone you loved.It takes time but you forget eventually.But how come I never did? Is it because I poured out my all of my feelings to him or that he was my first everything.Foolish of me but I cannot help it. He taught me how to love but not how to stop. Raina Lorre is a lonely girl trapped in her own little silent world that was filled with memories of her past love and a huge load of childhood trauma with dreams and hope of making it big as an actress. But everything comes at a price.Hers was to become a contract girlfriend to her ex. Vernon Qult- A young man who seemed to have it all;looks,wealth,fame and his last name, a card to unspeakable success and power whose price was almost big as its benefits.There is a vault of secrets, guilts and self-punishment rooted deep into his soul,all behind his calm and untouchable facade. The two exes cross paths again.This time with a contract! holding together what was once real between them.They could both deny it but for how long? their souls craved each other's embrace.They were right for each other and at the same time,not right. Will they get a happy ending together or break apart for the second time? EXCERPT "I don't know why I keep getting selfish Raina" the man rasped.Raina's heart thumped like it always does with him.She could feel the dead butterflies in her stomach resurrecting or perhaps they never died.She was honestly, undoubtedly and completely in love with this man and she would always be.For now,she did not care about the future or anything else,all that mattered was the guy in front of her. Raina raised her head to meet his intense gaze.Her doe like eyes held emotions of her deep love for him that could not be described with words.Raina uttered "Kiss me Vernon.Be selfish for tonight,I'II let you." My Love.She said the last part in her heart as pulled him into a kiss.
Urban
36 Chs
What are some great overlooked novels?
One great overlooked novel is 'The House of Mirth' by Edith Wharton. It delves into the upper - class society of New York in the early 20th century, exploring themes like social status, love, and the constraints placed on women. Another is 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' by Carson McCullers. It tells a poignant story about isolation and the search for connection. Also, 'Wide Sargasso Sea' by Jean Rhys is often overlooked. It gives a different perspective on the 'mad woman in the attic' from 'Jane Eyre'.
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2024-10-26 21:10
What are some overlooked fantasy novels?
One overlooked fantasy novel is 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker. It combines elements of Middle Eastern and Jewish mythology in a turn - of - the - century New York setting. Another is 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss. It has a complex and engaging story about a young man's journey in a world full of magic and mystery. And 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik is also overlooked. It features a dark and magical forest and a girl with a special connection to it.
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2024-11-10 00:15
Why are some fantasy novels overlooked?
Fantasy novels can be overlooked for several reasons. One is that the cover art might not be eye - catching enough. If a book's cover doesn't draw people in, they may not even pick it up to read the blurb. Also, if a novel has a complex or different writing style compared to what is popular at the time, it might be passed over. Additionally, competition in the fantasy genre is fierce, and some great novels can get lost among the hundreds that are published each year.
2 answers
2024-11-10 04:20
Why are some manga overlooked by nobody?
Maybe they have a niche theme or style that doesn't appeal to a wide audience. Or perhaps they lack proper marketing and promotion.
3 answers
2025-06-23 07:28
What are some overlooked comic niches?
Well, indie comics focused on specific historical periods could be one. They often don't get as much attention as mainstream ones.
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2025-10-13 02:32
What are some overlooked classic fantasy novels?
Another one is 'Lud - in - the - Mist' by Hope Mirrlees. This novel combines elements of fairy - tale and real - world politics in a really unique way. It's set in a town on the border between the mundane and the magical, and it delves deep into themes of perception and power.
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2024-11-04 17:23
Are there any positive executive stories that are often overlooked?
Many executives have great stories of innovation. They are not afraid to take risks and try new business models or technologies. Take Elon Musk for instance. His innovative ideas in the fields of electric vehicles and space exploration have completely changed the industry landscape. These kinds of stories among executives are often very inspiring.
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2024-11-17 05:11
What are some great overlooked political novels?
Well, 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck is a great overlooked political novel. It shows the struggles of the working - class during the Great Depression, highlighting issues like poverty and the power dynamics between the rich and the poor. 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley is also one. It presents a future society where people are conditioned for political stability at the cost of true freedom. And then there's '1984' by George Orwell, which is often overlooked in its full political significance. It depicts a totalitarian state that controls every aspect of people's lives.
2 answers
2024-11-20 23:41
What are some overlooked witty classic novels?
Some overlooked witty classic novels include 'Zuleika Dobson' by Max Beerbohm. It's a satirical novel that mocks the Oxford University of its day and the vanity of the characters. The writing is full of clever turns of phrase. 'Lucky Jim' by Kingsley Amis is also great. It's a campus novel that humorously portrays the academic world and the main character's attempts to fit in and get by. And 'The Confidence - Man: His Masquerade' by Herman Melville has a lot of witty and thought - provoking moments as it delves into themes of deception and human nature, but is often overshadowed by Melville's other works.
1 answer
2024-11-21 14:37
Why is some underrated hentai manga overlooked?
Maybe it's due to lack of promotion or not fitting the mainstream taste. Some underrated hentai manga just don't get the attention they deserve.
1 answer
2025-05-29 06:26
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