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I Became Rich Just By Making A Wish…… But At What Cost

I Became Rich Just By Making A Wish…… But At What Cost

Mr_Raiden
What happens when a broke, 22-year-old nobody in 1999 makes a desperate wish to be rich... and the universe actually answers? Midnight strikes. Time freezes. And a glowing screen appears. [SYSTEM INITIATED: WEALTHBOUND] You wished to be rich. Now earn it. From giving away his last $100, to owning 5 winning lottery tickets. From watching tech crashes on TV, to shorting them before the world knew they’d happen. Julian Crest gets access to investments from the future — stocks, startups, classified takeovers. Sounds like a dream, right? Well… “Wait, hold up. Who said anything about world domination?” “I’m just trying to get rich, eat good food, flirt with a few girls, and sleep till noon.” “Why do my missions involve blood, blackmail, and billion-dollar betrayals?!” Shut him up already! Ahem— Follow Julian’s twisted rise through the deadly game of wealth, where each reward brings new temptations… and each failure brings a punishment worse than poverty. He just wanted to be rich. But at what cost? Disclaimer & Author’s Note This is a work of fiction. While many historical events, economic crashes, and real-world companies mentioned in this novel are based on actual occurrences, all characters, dialogues, and storylines are entirely fictional and created solely for entertainment purposes. Any resemblance to real people, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The financial and business references — including stock names, corporations, and industry trends — are used to build a grounded and immersive world. They do not represent real financial advice, nor should they be interpreted as accurate predictions or endorsements. The System, missions, and consequences in this novel are dramatized for narrative tension. Please do not attempt to recreate or apply any financial strategy used by the characters in real life. Thank you for reading!
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 Let’s build this journey together — one risky trade at a time. — Author of [WISH]
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