Painted Skin

Ethan Cross was just a broke university student, juggling part-time delivery jobs and barely making ends meet. To make things worse, his girlfriend dumped him for a rich guy, calling him "a loser with no future." But fate had other plans. On a whim, he bought an old painting at an auction for $50, not knowing it would change his life forever. That painting was once the most treasured possession of Alexander Langford, the world's richest man who had just passed away. And in his will, Langford made a shocking decision: Whoever bought the painting would inherit his entire fortune. Now, Ethan is the heir to a trillion-dollar empire, with mansions, private jets, elite companies, and more money than he can ever spend. But wealth comes with its own dangers—rival corporations, underground syndicates, and even secret cults want him dead. To make matters more complicated, Langford’s final wish was for Ethan to marry his only daughter, Myra Langford—a cold and mysterious beauty with a past of her own. With power beyond imagination, enemies lurking in the shadows, and a woman he can’t understand, Ethan must navigate this new world while keeping his true strength hidden. From rags to royalty… his reign has just begun.

In the world where appearances are everything, where beauty and success defines one's worth, two souls navigating their lives under veils of perfection. To the outside world, there life was peaceful and as flawless as picture painted with smile and wealth. But behind there mask, both carried pain; A pain of betrayal, Hatred, Distrust and Secrets that no one could imagine.

"Music, film, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, literature..." "You know all this?" "Just a bit." "You mean, you know a bit about all of these?" "Yes, I know quite a bit about all of them." With the System in his pocket, he conquers the world through art, becoming the crownless king that all realms worship.

"Art has nine categories, and I will recreate them one by one before you," "My name is the God of Fiction, and I hold sway over all the dreams in this universe... now choose from the nine great arts." "Choose literature, and you are not allowed to demand updates." "Choose music, and you will become addicted." "Choose painting, and you will descend into madness." "Choose sculpture, and you will become as handsome as the statues themselves." "......." "Choose gaming... oh my friend, do you need to top up? Just top up, and be happy for seven days!"

In the raw, unforgiving streets of New York City, seventeen-year-old Britney Germanotta, a talented artist haunted by her alcoholic mother’s neglect, collides with eighteen-year-old Alton Bieber, a scarred dreamer chasing freedom through his music. Their instant connection blossoms into a fierce love, forged in late-night talks, painted walls, and shared songs within Alton’s tiny Bronx apartment—a refuge from their fractured pasts. As they vow to live boldly despite the odds, Alton’s hidden battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis emerges, his cough a harbinger of a fate they can’t outrun. From subway platforms to Harlem rooftops, they burn bright, defying his diagnosis with every kiss and chord, until his rapid decline lands him in a hospice overlooking the Hudson River. In a desperate bid to preserve their bond, Alton records a final song for Britney, a haunting goodbye that echoes their reckless promise.

"Do you always paint people without their permission?" "Only when they’re unforgettable." Lexi Martin has everything—wealth, beauty, and a future her powerful family has mapped out for her. But beneath the designer dresses and diamond rings, she feels trapped. Her parents expect perfection, and her engagement to Harrison Green is nothing more than a strategic move. Then she meets Julian Lee. A struggling artist with raw talent and an irresistible charm, Julian is nothing like the men in Lexi’s world. When he paints her, it’s more than just art—it’s as if he’s unraveling the very fabric of who she is. Their connection is instant, intense, and completely forbidden. But Julian has a secret. A dangerous one. As their love deepens, so do the risks. A jealous ex, a ruthless family, and choices that could change everything. Can Lexi break free from the life that’s been forced upon her? Will Julian’s secret destroy them before they even have a chance? How far will Lexi go to fight for her own happiness? Will Julian risk everything for a love that defies the rules?

My grandfather was a tattoo artist, but he tattooed evil things. Tattooing, an ancient technique, flows quietly through the ages. In ancient times it was called Ink, in the ancient literary language called NI, is with the ink of the needle into the bottom layer of the skin, so as to outline the pattern and words on the skin. In China, the tradition of tattooing flowers on the body for good luck and worship has been going on for 2,000 years. There is a kind of tattoos, with the mysterious Yin - related magic, is said to have the evil, transit, wealth, peach blossom, security and many other magical effects, the world is called the Tattoos of Gods and Ghosts. around the mysterious yin and yang tattoos, a period of thrilling, full of colorful stories began, which hidden secrets and taboos, will actually be hidden! Secrets and taboos, where will the protagonists lead ......

Amid the bustling City of Keystone lies hidden groups and buried magic to unravel. What comes are changes in the stars that will shine upon myths and legends, but draw bigger shadows to their truths. It's all too much for Daniel Hart, who just wants to paint for others, but he finds his brush influenced by the slippery effects as maternal mysteries cling to him. WARNING: This is very much full of SMUT before it is mystery and magic. Lots of weird slimy shenanigans too!

Born into a world that despised him for his dark skin, black hair, and pitch-black eyes, a young boy knew nothing but suffering.

A mysterious painting. A journey through time. A love that defies the centuries. In this captivating romantic fantasy, The Enchanted Portrait: Love Beyond Centuries, a young woman stumbles upon an ancient painting that pulls her into the heart of the Qing Dynasty’s imperial court. As she navigates a world of intrigue, espionage, and hidden secrets, she must uncover the truth behind the portrait—while struggling to survive in a time that is not her own. Caught between duty and desire, trust and betrayal, she finds herself entangled in a web of palace conspiracies and a forbidden romance that transcends time. As the battle for power unfolds, so does the mystery of her own identity. Can she change fate, or is she destined to be a mere pawn in history’s grand design? With lush historical detail, deep emotional intensity, and a thrilling mix of adventure and romance, this novel brings to life a world where past and present collide. Perfect for fans of time-travel dramas, historical palace intrigue, and epic love stories, The Enchanted Portrait promises an unforgettable journey through love, loyalty, and the unbreakable ties of destiny.

``` ¡Actualización diaria! 9 a. m. PST ---------------------- En la era del Despertar Universal en la Esfera Azur, conviven infinidad de razas y dioses. Diablos, dioses oscuros y monstruos descienden al reino mortal, solo para encontrarse con los Despertados. Howard, durante su Ritual de Despertar, descubre talentos duales: Recuperación de Maná de rango F y el talento supremo: Síntesis Suprema. Mantiene un perfil bajo, ocultándose como un magus común. ¡A través de innumerables actos de síntesis, forja artefactos supremos, habilidades supremas y clases supremas! Síntesis de Bola de Fuego... ¡Ding! Síntesis exitosa, obteniendo habilidad de rango D—Serpiente de Fuego. Síntesis de Serpiente de Fuego... ¡Ding! Síntesis exitosa, obteniendo habilidad de rango B—Pitón de Fuego. Síntesis de Pitón de Fuego... ¡Ding! Síntesis exitosa, obteniendo habilidad de rango S—Fuegodragón. Cuando los diablos invaden y los dioses oscuros descienden, se quedan boquiabiertos ante la Esfera Azur que tienen frente a ellos. —No, esto es una trampa... ¡una trampa disfrazada de un simple cupcake! ---------------------- ¡Entrada WSA 2023! ¡Por favor, muestra tu apoyo si disfrutas de la historia! ¿Cómo puedes mostrar tu apoyo? ¡Regala Piedra de Poder! 150=1 capítulo extra 200=2 capítulos extra 500=3 capítulos extra ¡El lanzamiento de bonificación será la siguiente semana! ```

When humanity teetered on the brink of extinction at the hands of the strongest Demon King, Four Humans were chosen by the Gods to help them liberate the world from his tyranny. Yet, "the world" is no simple tale of black and white—its truths are painted in shades of grey. Betrayed by his own people, the Demon King falls, only to be reborn in a new life. Fuelled by vengeance, he seeks to reclaim his throne and punish those who wronged him. But will he ever be able to change his fate—a fate that takes everything from him, no matter how many times he tries?

In Borven, strength is survival, and Alex has neither. Weak, overlooked, and barely scraping by, he knows his place—until the day everything changes. A fight he shouldn't survive. A blow that should break him. But his skin does something it never has before. It hardens.

God is the greatest painter. The world is its canvas and we are its colours. these are the thoughts of Caelus Dawn, an aspiring painter who wants to follow in his father's footsteps. but the country they live in is making preparations for an unavoidable war wich threatens their way of living art is dreaming of 'what is' and 'what could be' while forming that in something you can witness. Caelus now has to experience the hard reality of 'what is' and strife for 'what could be' to survive his upcoming struggles. theme: medieval-fantasy upload shedule: have none sorry (at least 1 chapter a week but i probably will do more). warning: death, mental instability and (soft) horror themes are things I want to implement. something I want to say: hey hey, author here. this is one of my first novels so I am quite new to all of this, I would love to hear feedback or ideas so dont hold back if you have anything. I thought writing would be a lovely hobby and so I started (yeah I know, boring reason). Well that's all for now, I hope you enjoy.

"Writer’s block is one thing. Being too lazy to even write is another. But waking up as a girl? Now that’s just ridiculous." At 19 years old, Joseph Angelito L. Ramondez is a NEET, a failed writer, and a professional procrastinator. He’s tried everything—every cliché in the book, every AI writing tool under the sun—but nothing works. His stories are uninspired, overdone, and completely ignored. Maybe he was just born too late for success. Or maybe he’s just destined to fail. Then, one morning, he wakes up to find himself in a female body—long, flowing silver hair, piercing blue eyes, and all. Instead of freaking out, his first thought is: "Maybe I can finally write a good gender-bend story now." Armed with a new perspective (literally) and a renewed (though still lazy) sense of purpose, Joseph sets out to turn his bizarre new reality into a bestselling novel. But can he actually finish a story for once? Or will his procrastination, crippling self-doubt, and newly complicated life get in the way? ________________ Tags:Genderbender,Slice Of Life,Male to female, Echii

When Amira Akanji returns to her ancestral village of Ereke, she expects peace and palm trees—not the face of a stranger who claims to know her from another life. He's a gifted painter. He's impossibly familiar. And he's painted her face in a portrait dated years before she was born. As the mysterious Ìrètí Ìlú festival approaches, Amira is drawn into a web of ancestral secrets, timeless love, and a haunting curse that has followed generations of women in her bloodline. One night in paradise will change everything. But will it lead to love… or to ruin? ---

When there were strange signs in the sky, there must be demons lurking. Li Mo, who had studied antiques since he was young, had a strange change in his eyes after being struck by lightning. With a pair of divine eyes, he gained the ability to see through things and sense objects. He bought a gourd bottle for 500 yuan at a flea market and sold it for 230,000 yuan. A painting he casually bought turned out to be a genuine work by Xu Beihong, worth thirty to forty million yuan. The black double-eared bottle that came with the purchase of a set of gold jewelry turned out to be a genuine possession of the Ming imperial family. Ancient bronze ware, exquisitely crafted porcelain, calligraphy and painting with bold and vigorous strokes, and thrilling gambling stones came one after another. From then on, Li Mo's life underwent a revolutionary change. "I have divine eyes, and there are no treasures in the world that can escape my sight."

The earth remembers, and so does she. Orphaned and hunted, Elara flees, pursued by shadows, while a strange resonance hums beneath her skin, a secret she must learn to understand to survive.

Adrian Hudel has always been the invisible son in the Hu family, overshadowed by his elder brother Wryn, who was groomed to inherit the family business. Adrian’s only solace lies in his passion for painting, a dream he clings to amidst the cold indifference of his father, Wuner Hudel. But when Wryn abandons the family overnight, fleeing from an arranged marriage to the richest man in the country, Ethan Levistis, Adrian’s life takes a devastating turn. --- The cover is mine. The cover is of MC-Adrian Hudel. Free to collect. BL Story.

How could New Years go so terribly wrong? Will repeated that question over and over again in his mind. For a moment, he was basking under the firework painted night. And now what lay in front of him were two ominous scrolls, one that was far more inviting than the other. Now under a newly found predicament, he has to push through the problems that the game decides to throw at him. However, unbeknownst to others, in his arsenal was something cunningly curious, that can potentially help him along the way...

"...He's behind me...I can see his reflection on the TV screen...I can't turn around..." He leaned closer: "Dear...Maria..." He brushed her skin with his cold fingers, making her shiver. Then he whispered in her ear in Russian: ﴾ты мой﴿ [You are mine].

A Journey Through Turmoil and Hope is a reflective exploration of individual's turbulent experiences and their quest for meaning and resilience. Through the raw and candid narrative, the reader is invited to delve into the emotional depths of the protagonist's life, witnessing their struggles with despair, loneliness, and the ever-present pursuit of purpose. Amidst the darkness, glimmers of hope emerge, painting a nuanced portrait of the human spirit's ability to persevere in the face of adversity. This poignant and thought-provoking journey invites readers to reflect on their own lives and find solace in the shared human experiences of pain, growth, and the eternal search for meaning.

a world devoid of color, only black and white paint the world, but color itself still remains, only to those who can truly see what is in front of them

In a world where power is etched into the skin, where the blood of slain monsters fuels ancient magic, a young seafarer named Alon unknowingly changes his fate when he kills what he believes to be an ordinary giant octopus—only to discover it is a baby Kraken. Branded by its ink and marked by its blood, Alon awakens a power he does not understand, a force that calls to the depths of the ocean and stirs the interest of those who rule the seas. With only his spear, wits, and tattoos carved into his skin, he embarks on an odyssey through treacherous waters, hunted by empires, feared by island tribes, and stalked by beasts of the deep who seek vengeance for the blood he has stolen. Amidst floating islands, cursed seas, and lost civilizations, Alon must uncover the truth behind his newfound power—before it consumes him. The ocean is vast, its monsters are many, and the echoes of the Kraken’s wrath are never far behind. Author's Note: I'll try publish once every day, but no commitment to that this is my 3rd try but my first 2 are stop by busy schedule.

Xun Ruiwen, a reserved art student, renders the people around him while keeping his own life carefully obscured. However, as he lays down the features, they never seem to settle into place. Hua Ruoyan, a laid-back saxophonist who was born with a rare condition and steadily worsening eyesight, notices his struggle and intervenes with his own unorthodox methods. Guiding Xun Ruiwen’s careful hand across the planes of his face, their demonstrations unfold into something closer to creation. As they spend time together, Xun Ruiwen begins to see as Hua Ruoyan does; through sound, through touch, and eventually through emotions. And when Hua Ruoyan asks to draw him, Xun Ruiwen realizes some portraits can only be finished when you let yourself be seen.

After losing everything, Daron Lamb is consumed by grief and guilt, until he's recruited by the Special Magic Force, an elite unit protecting the balance between magical and non-magical worlds. Together, they uncover a secret organization determined to free the God of Chaos, a force sealed away to protect humanity. As Daron investigates, he uncovers a chilling link between the group and his tragic past. Driven by revenge, he joins forces with his new allies to stop them. But as the truth behind the organization’s motives begins to surface, Daron is forced to confront a disturbing possibility: freeing the God of Chaos, though orchestrated by his enemies, might not bring the destruction he's been led to believe. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Daron's gaze drifted downward to his chest. Below, the stark contrast of a faint blue light against his white skin caught his eye—a soft glow emanating from his own chest. It softly pulsed, a gentle luminescence that ebbed and flowed with the rhythm of his own heartbeat. Baffled, he just sat there for a few moments, observing. As his fingers touched the source of light, he was surprised to find that everything felt normal, as if it had always been this way. It was like nothing had changed at all. Daron's eyes widened in disbelief when he noticed a strange black liquid seeping into the wounds on his chest—a substance like ink, flowing from within him. It moved with purpose, filling the gaps left by the fat butcher and stanching the flow of blood that had painted his skin red. "By the gods," he gasped, the sight both unsettling and miraculous. The black liquid quickly solidified, forming scars as black as the night sky. His eyes remained fixed on the eerie scene, his breath steadying to a normal rhythm. He was a magician now… it felt strange. He didn't feel particularly different. Sure, a mysterious substance had just mended his broken skin, but other than that, he didn't feel like he could do anything… new, anything special. He stretched out his hand, trying to summon a sharp wind to cut down his shackles. Nothing happened. Next, a flame, to burn down his cell. Nothing happened. “Figures,” he said to himself. “Why would it be easy?” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For news and feedback, feel free to join the Vessel of Shadows Discord: https://discord.gg/dmCYCKNwx7

Mil would paint pretty lines on a blank canvas, for by the time the paint drips down and faids, time would have automatically healed her. Between this time she would ask herself, "Can't a woman love a man platonically? Or a woman love a woman romantically?" Mil's second year of high school with her friend Jabira was boring yet feasible. However, when one day she meets a classmate in a wedding and finds out their parents know each other, things start to take a turn! The only thing that doesn't change is Mil's and Jabira's humor... "If we were a comedic duo, what would our name be?" "Jabira... Mil.... Ja... il...Jail!" Silence mushroomed over the two.

World-Building & Core Concept: A terrifying new game has taken over the world, and humanity has been forced to play. Mysterious forces have invaded, trapping players in a deadly survival game where they must face terrifying ghosts, unravel twisted rules, and risk death at every turn. One wrong move, and it’s game over. The Protagonist's Special Ability: Luca awakens a unique power called "Temptation of the Dead," which boosts his natural charm with ghosts, making them inexplicably drawn to him. This ability flips the traditional horror game on its head. Instead of feeling hunted, Luca begins to develop bizarre, often absurd interactions with the very creatures meant to kill him. Main Plot & Character Dynamics: As Luca's special ability makes him the center of attention for a host of creepy, otherworldly beings, his journey takes a strange turn: A seductive ghost nurse, eager for his help with an "IV," shows an unexpected vulnerability and creates a weird but endearing dynamic. A bloodthirsty vampire countess becomes fixated on Luca’s blood, turning her thirst into a strange form of flirtation. A skinning ghost relentlessly demands he help her complete the “perfect human skin,” leading to hilariously awkward situations. Other ghosts, like a ghost bride and zombie princess, also form twisted and complex relationships with him. Growth & Conflict: Luca evolves from a simple player into the "Doomed Knight," and his partnerships—and emotional entanglements—with ghosts drive the plot forward. In the early chapters, the ghost Lina risks everything to protect him, building a bond of trust. As the story progresses, deeper conflicts emerge, such as power struggles and mysteries tied to the game world’s origins, hinting at darker, more complex forces at play. Style & Highlights: This novel blends horror with comedy, using a light-hearted, humorous tone to defuse the tension of the typical horror game. Luca’s interactions with ghosts—who find him strangely irresistible—provide countless comedic moments. The vampire countess, with her elegance and bloodlust, offers a perfect example of the novel’s unique blend of humor and horror. The character lineup is diverse, with female ghosts featuring both Eastern and Western fantastical elements. For instance, the "Soul in the Painting" combines Chinese fantasy with Western vampire lore, offering a variety of “non-human romance” scenarios that fans of the genre will love. In Conclusion: Thriller: I Am the Death Knight! is a wild ride, full of dark humor, thrilling adventures, and unexpected twists. It’s perfect for fans of horror, romance, and everything in between, offering a fresh take on the genre that’s bound to keep you hooked!