Konoha Masquerade

Jesse's life spirals after a traumatic event shatters his world, leaving him marked and haunted by relentless nightmares. In a world where dark forces masquerade as the divine, trauma unlocks hidden powers through bonds with demonic familiars. Jesse must navigate a path blurred by pain, loyalty, and the hunger that threatens to consume him. As shadows loom, he faces a choice: harness the power within or be devoured by it.

What do you do when your brother dies because of some entitled assholes? You go undercover. My real name? Clare. But at school, I’m Clause—just another guy blending in. Disguised. Watching. Yes, a boy. No, it's not an all-boys school—I'm just deep undercover, hunting down the bastard responsible for my brother’s suicide. Nobody—and I mean nobody—messes with my precious brother and gets away with it. They better pray I never find them, because when I do? Death will be a mercy, and trust me—I don’t do mercy. And as for the egotistical Alpha and the narcissistic Vampire Prince? They can go fuck themselves. I don’t do mates, I don’t do claiming, and I sure as hell don’t do them.

Nathaniel Carlisle, the empire’s most feared military officer and Duke, married a woman with the face of his dead fiancée. Eleanor Whitmore was gone. Her death was undeniable, a wound that should have been buried with her. Yet here she stands—alive, unbroken, and now his wife. But something is wrong. She flinches at his touch. Her wit is quieter, her defiance carefully veiled. And though she wears Eleanor’s face, she is not the woman he once knew. Who is she? Evelyn never meant to steal a dead woman’s life. A commoner from the slums, she only wanted to save her younger brother from war. But when fate handed her the chance to become Lady Whitmore, she seized it—never expecting to find herself bound to a man who stares at her like he’s searching for a ghost. Now, she is trapped in a dangerous masquerade, forced to play the role of a woman she never knew, under the watchful gaze of a husband who seems just as haunted as he is obsessed. He is her greatest danger. She is his deepest obsession.

Dueling is a method bestowed upon mankind by the Goddess to settle matters that neither party can compromise on, and sometimes duels are fought between individuals, but also between nations, with their respective prestige at stake. A duelist is someone who sometimes bets their own honor, sometimes acts as a representative for those who cannot fight, and sometimes fights as a representative of a nation, using the technique known as masquerade bestowed by the Goddess. This is the National Dueling Academy. It is an academy that educates and produces excellent duelists, and this year once again, many young people are enrolling with the dream of becoming a duelist. However, among the students this year, there is one who is particularly unusual. This is the story of that eccentric's school life.

I am the 36th Demon King, the weakest in my empire’s history, yet I wield the shadow powers of the first Demon King—the God Slayer. For two thousand years, our kind has waged war against humanity. But this time, I crossed their borders not as a conqueror, but as a wanderer drawn by whispers of a devastating pandemic—a plague that spares no race, ravaging humans, elves, and demi-humans alike. In the shadows of their suffering, I found myself doing the unthinkable: helping them. Saving lives. Easing their pain. And to my astonishment, they began to hail me as a hero. Yet a question looms over me: Should I continue this masquerade as their savior? Or should I remind them of the truth—the Demon King who stands at the edge of light and shadow, deciding their fate?

Transported to the world of the Hokage and arriving as a student alongside the legendary Sannin, Xu Ming remained unfazed. He possessed a unique ability: after binding himself to a chosen target, he would receive ten times the benefits whenever that person grew stronger! Without hesitation, Xu Ming chose to bind himself to Orochimaru. "Orochimaru, work hard! The harder you strive, the better my life will be!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "For early access to chapters, you can visit my Patreon at *patreon.com/OtakuTechie*. Your support means so much to me, as it helps me cover my tuition fees and continue my passion for writing. Thank you for being a part of this journey!"

Born in the hell hole of Space Port 69, Rue’s a human Omega desperate to leave the alien whore house she calls home. Defying all odds, she masquerades as an Alpha and obtains a scholarship to the Ivy League of all space institutions. HAKON University is an all-male school that trains the cream of the crop—future leaders of the galaxies. Rue's just here to graduate, pretend to have a dick and then flee into the workforce, that is until the legendary Seirios pack sets their eyes on her. They’re the future emperors—aliens with godlike abilities that make them rulers of their species. But with excessive power comes the price of testosterone-fuelled insanity that cannot be soothed. An esper will always need his guide. They’ve been searching for a final member to quell their raging soul— an eighth to complete their pack. Millions have tried for a taste of the peak, but none have succeeded, and thousands die from their power unable to withstand the bond. Seirios doesn’t chase their prey, they don’t have to, but this time the seven Alphas want Rue.

Once every hundred years, when the moon turns crimson, a mysterious masquerade ball appears deep within the enchanted forest. Legends whisper that those who attend may never return—or worse, they may never be the same again. Lena, a fearless young woman with a longing for adventure, discovers an eerie invitation left on her windowsill. Drawn by an unseen force, she follows the glowing lanterns into the heart of the woods, where a grand palace awaits. Inside, masked guests dance in mesmerizing harmony beneath the blood-red moon, their beauty both breathtaking and unnerving. Among them is Adrian, a captivating yet sorrowful stranger who sweeps Lena into his arms for a dance she will never forget. But as the night unfolds, the illusion begins to crack. The guests cast no shadows, the air hums with whispers of forgotten souls, and Adrian’s warning grows urgent—she must leave before dawn, or she will never escape. The masquerade is not just a celebration; it is a cursed ritual, and the spirits trapped within are seeking new souls to take their place. Now, Lena must make an impossible choice—flee and abandon the love she has just found, or surrender to the eternal waltz beneath the blood moon, forever bound to the haunting melody of fate.

The city of Logress is subject to attacks from Demons which wreak havoc across the city. The people are not without their Defender, a Heroic masked Witch

Senri's reality is shattered. Urban legends he once dismissed as mere myths now stalk him, their twisted horrors all too real. Desperate for a lifeline, Senri turns to Taro Yamada, but the truth they unearth only fuels the terror. And then, the unthinkable: Senri walks into his own home, only to face an abomination masquerading as his mother. Eyes vacant, presence suffocating.... Senri's fate is sealed. But his story? That's a different hell altogether. When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you. English is my second language, and I used translation to translate it to English and grammar checker ai

In the heart of the Imperial City, where power is won through whispers and lost with a single misstep, Ling Xuefeng reigns over the political battlefield. A woman of unmatched cunning and ambition, she has maneuvered her way into the highest echelons of power—yet enemies lurk in every shadow. As Crown Prince Zhao Wuyuan struggles to maintain his grip on the throne, and General Wei Jian seeks to restore honor to the empire, a deadly game of deception and alliances unfolds. But when the naive yet ambitious Shen Rui, son of the Imperial Chancellor, finds himself ensnared in Ling Xuefeng’s web, the balance of power shifts dangerously. With spies masquerading as allies and blades hidden behind smiles, the Imperial Court becomes a battleground where survival means mastering the art of manipulation. As the storm rages, the question remains—who will be left standing when the final move is made?

Uzumaki Izuku who was an prince of whirlpools kingdom in 17th year of konoha and know he have 8 years to protect his kingdom but his mother was from different clan which was not related from otsutsuki clan know he also get an lazy system

The Last Line Paris, 17th century. In the shadowed alleys and lavish halls of a city divided by wealth and cruelty, Tartelune lives a life that is not his own. Forced by his father—a ruthless comprachico—to masquerade as a girl, he is trapped between poverty, deceit, and the hunger of men who see him as nothing more than a commodity. With twin sisters to protect and a mother bound to a brothel, Tartelune dreams of escape. But when fate entangles him in the clutches of Mr. Dolan, a monstrous nobleman who wishes to claim him as a bride, his world tightens into an unbreakable chain of servitude. Is there hope for a boy who was never allowed to exist? In a world where innocence is sold and love is a dangerous secret, Tartelune walks the fine line between survival and despair. But the last line of the comprachicos is never written in ink—it is carved in flesh. A tale of identity, betrayal, and tragedy, The Last Line explores the forgotten souls of history—those who were never meant to be remembered.

[Mature content] In the arcane duchy of Echt, where ancient secrets slumber and whispers of the unknown lingers, Yuki Adlerian has lived her entire life shrouded in mystery. Her past is a shady mess that she tries to uncover by all means possible. When the enigmatic Duke of Echt suddenly returns to the duchy after many years, Yuki’s simple existence is disrupted. As the Duke’s presence stirs the long-dormant secrets of the duchy. Yuki’s own truth begins to unravel. Strange occurrences and whispered stories force Yuki to doubt her very existence, meanwhile, the duke’s piercing gaze seems to hold the answers to all Yuki's doubts. As the mysteries unfold, Yuki must confront the darkness within herself and face the ultimate revelation; she is more than just a mere human girl. And the Duke’s arrival marks the beginning of a battle for the duchy’s very soul. Will Yuki embrace her true identity? Or will the shadows of her past and her fate consume her, dooming the duchy to an eternal darkness!

A story about a young man who was reborn into the world of Naruto and became an orphan, but fortunately he has a stable progression system. See how he will survive and dominate the world of ninjas.

After a Christmas Eve fire destroys Emma's love and face, she returns to New York five years later as the mysterious owner of a gallery. When her former best friend puts on her engagement ring, and her cheating boyfriend is about to marry a third party, a bloody revenge in the name of art auction unfolds in Manhattan. The perfume trap at the masquerade ball, the fatal deal in the private jet, and the burn scars covered by iris tattoos will eventually become the nightmare totem of the betrayer.

Nestled in the heart of a bustling city, "The Enigma Hotel" stands as an unassuming yet extraordinary gateway to a magical dimension. The hotel only reveals its fantastical nature during specific celestial alignments, creating a hidden realm accessible through its mystical doors.

In the grand city of Noirvelle, where opulent masquerade balls mask the darkness beneath, whispers of the "Ebony Rose" fill the air. This cursed artifact is said to grant any wish—at the price of fragments of the wisher's soul. Created by royal alchemists centuries ago, its true origin remains veiled in shadow. The story follows Émile D’Arquen, a disgraced ex-noble who now works as a "shadow clock"—a fixer of supernatural problems. His solitary life is upended when he encounters Liliane Vernisse, a mysterious young woman marked by an ancient curse and with ties to the Ebony Rose. As grisly murders begin to plague Noirvelle, each victim bearing black rose petals on their chest, Émile and Liliane must unravel the truth behind the artifact and the dark forces at play. But the deeper they delve, the more Émile is haunted by a past he thought he had buried—and a deal he can never escape.

"Aizen, have you fallen?" Namikaze Minato clutched the bloody sword wound on his waist, looked up at the figure slowly flying into the air, and asked in a deep voice. "Minato, you are so arrogant! No one stood in the sky from the beginning, neither you nor me, not even God." Aizen's indifferent and deep eyes no longer have the tenderness of his former companions, and he only looks down at the devastated Konoha below... At this time, Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, was covered in blood, and was unconscious in a coma! Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was slashed by a ferocious wound on his chest, lying on the ground dying, and even the Vajra Ruyi stick transformed by the ape demon was broken in two! And behind them, the bodies of the Konoha Shinobi are even more numerous...

"On that day, not a single clansman was willing to follow me..." In the early days of the founding of Konoha, when Madara Uchiha left Konoha, he called upon the whole clan before his departure. However, in the vast clan territory, not a single person was willing to follow him... Just as he was feeling disheartened, a young boy stepped forward! Madara was shocked to find that the young boy, at such a tender age, had actually awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan! The young boy not only had incredible strength but also knew the whereabouts of the Uchiha's secret weapon from years ago - the Light of Uchiha! Just like that, three Uchiha formed a new team... ... Years later, Shenyu reached the peak. Gazing down at the ninja coalition army at the foot of the mountain and the Ōtsutsuki floating in the sky one by one...

Queen Kathrine of Britannia is having a restless night, a harmless masquerade to surprise her husband uncovers a plot on her life. Now she's trapped in her room, waiting for her killer to arrive. What can she do to survive? This is my first time writing in 1st POV, I'm interesting knowing how well I did. I also made the rush cover you see, I'll see about making something better in the future.

The truth is a mirage that conceals the deep-seated pain of betrayal, misunderstanding, and existence in a dominion where prejudice masquerades as logic. Under the grand orchestra of such sentiments, love, heartbreak, and abuse intertwine, creating a haunting dance that resonates throughout the night and echoes through the cosmocentric world of Oblivion. This story titled Oblivion: The Beginning Is The End is written by me A.D.N Mahomed. Copyright 2024 A.D.N Mahomed. All rights reserved. You can read this novel on Wattpad, Tapas, and Webnovel: and soon to be available on Royal Road here is my profile https://www.royalroad.com/profile/583034 Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/379855233-oblivion-the-beginning-is-the-end Tapas: https://m.tapas.io/series/Oblivion-The-beginning-is-the-end/info Webnovel: https://m.webnovel.com/book/oblivion-the-beginning-is-the-end_31092364600219805 ```

When deception masquerades as love, trust becomes a deadly game. Aya's passion for Selso ignites a thrilling romance, but his secrets threaten to destroy her.

Traveling through Konoha, he became a member of the Uchiha clan and made great contributions to Konoha, but was ostracized by Konoha. You, Konoha, are ostracizing our Uchiha clan, right? Then we, the Uchiha clan, will leave. I won’t play with you in Konoha anymore, let’s go sailing. Whether you are a pirate or a Marine, you don't have to accept the arrogance of your high-ranking officials in Konoha.

Billionaire Levi Everett is a well known businessman who kissed Portia Zira on a masquerade party. That one sinful passionate kiss turns into a blooming affair, An affair behind close doors where no one should know but the two of them. How will Levi Everett sacrifice everything for the woman he adores and how will Portia Zira do everything to meet the standards of Levi's world.

Kaiya was abandoned at the gate of Konoha by her father for her own safety. All she had was a scroll with a letter written by her mom and a snake necklace in a box with her name on it. She is brought to the hokage by Izumo and Kotetsu who orders Kurenai Yuhi to adopt her.

After years of struggling in the ninja world, Hideki finally returned to the ninja school. But this time, he was a puppeteer. As the only puppeteer in Konoha, Hideki decided to spread puppetry to make Konoha the best support for his exploration of the mysteries of puppetry. So from then on, the style of Konoha began to change gradually... Novel and interesting puppetry teaching, setting up workshops to promote puppetry creations, filming movies for publicity, and even creating his own puppet tree to realize the Internet covering the ninja world... The will of fire in the new era will be the spark of wisdom created by the collision of puppetry and the imagination of time travelers!

In a city where crime masquerades as business, factions and gangs carve the streets into their territories. Known as the City of Wonder, it promises dreams fulfilled for the right price. Here, chaos is tamed before it can spread, controlled by an iron grip of order masked in corruption. But what happens when this delicate balance is disrupted? When one day, the city meets a mysterious figure in a mask, everything begins to unravel.