Nine Masked Beasts

In a bustling modern city where ancient secrets and mysterious powers collide with everyday life, 22-year-old Ethan Cross seems like your average college student. Behind his unassuming demeanor lies a man shrouded in secrets—a masked vigilante known only as "Virtuoso," feared by criminals and sought after by powerful organizations. Ethan is overpowered, sarcastic, and ridiculously skilled at everything he does. But there's one thing he’s terrible at: romance. When the enigmatic and fiercely independent Mia Harper stumbles into his life, she unknowingly becomes the key to unraveling a conspiracy that ties Ethan's past to an ancient prophecy. Between laugh-out-loud moments, explosive action, and unexpected twists, Ethan navigates his double life while trying to protect Mia, keep his identity hidden, and maybe—just maybe—figure out how to confess his feelings without being a complete disaster.

Never take off the mask.” It’s the one rule Cora Mercedes has lived by her entire life. Found abandoned on Halloween night as a child, wearing a mask she’s forbidden to remove and clutching a cryptic note, Cora’s existence has been a riddle she’s never been able to solve. When she gains admission to the prestigious Oscar Island University—a school renowned for its exclusivity and shrouded in mystery—Cora hopes to escape her past and embrace a new beginning. But nothing at Oscar is ordinary. Its halls whisper secrets, its rules are bizarre and absolute, and its students, though seemingly perfect, are unnervingly inhuman. As Cora navigates her new life, she finds herself drawn to the shadows, particularly to a pair of haunting crimson eyes that seem to follow her every move. He’s ruthless, enigmatic, and terrifyingly familiar, and despite her instincts, she can’t escape his magnetic pull. But the closer Cora gets to unraveling the truth—about her mask, her past, and the dark forces surrounding Oscar Island—the more she realizes she’s not the only one hiding secrets. In a world where humans serve as prey, breaking the rules isn’t just dangerous; it’s deadly. And someone in the shadows has been waiting centuries for her to return. Damien’s Masked Mate is a captivating tale of forbidden romance, ancient curses, and the deadly allure of the unknown

In a twist of fate, writer Adara Rossi is accused of a crime she didn't commit. Kidnapped in the dead of night, her salvation comes in the form of Lian, a mysterious man with red eyes who can change his shape at will. Trapped in a web of lies and deceit, Adara must navigate a world where truth is as elusive as the shadows that haunt her. As she fights to prove her innocence, she discovers that in this deadly game, even her protector may be her executioner. Every revelation leads to more questions, every ally may be an enemy, and every truth, a lie in her intricate deception. Can you trust the one who tells the story? Or is it just an illusion? Dive into this world of suspense and mystery, where nothing is as it seems.

Olivia Miller, a billionaire, must return to her roots in Miami under a false identity after spending years abroad. Now working as a personal assistant to Noah Jones—a man from her painful past—Olivia's world spirals into a tangled web of lies, betrayals, and dangerous power games. As the tension between them escalates, old wounds resurface, enemies emerge, and alliances blur. Secrets from the past threaten to destroy everything, while Olivia’s ruthless nature and Noah’s relentless drive put them on a collision course that could shatter lives. In this high-stakes game, where power, love, and vengeance collide, who will come out on top? How long will it take for Olivia to reveal her true identity and intentions? Prepare for a gripping tale of deceit, hidden motives, and explosive consequences where no one is safe.

In the shadowed depths of Kyouten, a city divided by power and secrets, Hime operates as Venus, an enigmatic broker of forbidden knowledge. Her brilliance lies in her anonymity, her strength in the impenetrable walls she’s built. But when a calculated move brings her into the orbit of Kazuki, the cold and commanding leader of the Kagezan syndicate, those walls begin to crack. Kazuki is a man who thrives on control, ruling his underworld empire with precision and ruthlessness. Yet Hime’s defiance, her sharp wit, and the dangerous allure of her secrets ignite something within him—an obsession that blurs the line between protector and predator. As shadows close in, Hime finds herself hunted by the relentless Venus Hunters and entangled in Kazuki’s growing fixation. Forced into a precarious alliance, the two must navigate a world where every move is a gamble and trust is a luxury neither can afford. But behind Hime’s shattered mask lies a truth more dangerous than any enemy, a secret that could change the balance of power in Kyouten forever. When facades crumble and desires collide, who will emerge unscathed from the chaos?

For the sake of his family, Richard married a woman he had never met before. However, his newly wed wife was not only hideous but also viscous, which he only discovered on his wedding day. He thought he would be disgusted by her, but unexpectedly could not help but be attracted to this mysterious woman. What made Richard scratch his head even more, was that her face under the mask seems to be hiding some secret.

After dying on Earth, Liam Porter awakens in Twin Land, a strange world ruled by powerful Spirit Masters. Surrounded by corpses and the wreckage of a destroyed carriage, Liam finds himself wounded—newly arrived in this new world—facing the man responsible for his predecessor’s death. Thrown on an island where he must survive, Liam survives a strange demonic ritual and awakens magical powers. In a world where magic reigns and mystical beings (beasts and monsters) are essential for the growth of the Spirit Masters, Liam will follow a unique path alongside an incubus demon-spirit! To get stronger, he’ll have to conquer women and tame beasts! But not only his captors and the beasts—Spirit Masters’ natural enemies—will stand in his way. He will also have to face the depraved reality in which he finds himself! … “I will become the new Beasts God! Nothing and no one will stop me from achieving my ambition!” Expectations: - Fast pace, particularly at the beginning. A balance between lots of action, kingdom building, slow analysis of the cultivation system and rune creation; - Dark truths of a medieval society; - The MC is a curious earthling with above-average intelligence. He’s not a genius, but he will bring some things from his past life into this world in order to have some advantages (later in the story); - Harem; - Dual cultivation; (it’s the MC’s main cultivation method); - From weak to strong; - Sect building (later in the story). Publishing schedule: 3 chapters per week (long chapters!) (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

Once a veterinarian shackled by modern woes, now a noble in a mystical land, he sets out to rebuild the prestige of Beast Taming magic. With his innovative ideas and a cheating system, he discovers the true depth of the bonds between humans and magical creatures.

In a twist of fate, Lalabel, a 23-year-old student, is involved in an accident that will change her life forever. Hit on the head, she wakes up in a mysterious and unknown place where the creator God of that world, who entrusts her with a transcendental mission: to solve the alarming low birth rate that threatens the existence of that world. In a whirlwind of romance, fantasy and adventure, Lalabel becomes entangled in a web of polyamorous love, where every heart beats with intensity and every emotional bond is intertwined with her destiny. Will Lalabel be able to unravel the riddle of the low birth rate and save the world she now calls home, or will she succumb to the temptation of polyandry? Dive into "The Last Paradise of Beasts" and discover a world where love transcends the boundaries of time and space, where destiny intertwines with the magic of the impossible.

When divine blood flows through your veins, monsters hunts you down until you’re dead. That’s the harsh reality each demigod has to live everyday. Marina is one of them and, because of this, she had to leave her home when she was still a child. Now she has grown up and lives in the Lilies Park, a place in the Otherworld where she meets Shirei, a mysterious demigod who has no memory. Shirei will have to deal with his hidden past to understand why the gods seem to treat him like an enemy, but Marina fears that the journey will only lead to his death. Thus begins the last act of the plan of the forgotten goddess: the queen of masks. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Her family deals in stealing and fencing art. His family deals in killings, drugs, and everything else. Her family has nothing but it's name which is still feared even though it's not as powerful as before. His family has the fear of everybody because they put fear in everyone who crosses them. So what happens when they're put in an arranged marriage a day after they had a one night stand. Follow the rollercoaster of emotions and see whether they make it through. And just for kicks we get a bad guy with plans that no one can predict.

Fifty years ago, Wukong challenged Nezha and the Celestial Kingdom to a battle. The scale of the fight was so immense that many still call it the "Celestial War." As a major consequence, the eight celestial beasts that supported the sky were destabilized, breaking the balance between the sky, the earth, and the spiritual world. The nine strongest evil spirits escaped from hell and corrupted the eight celestial beasts. Jian Xi is a newly initiated Taoist who lives with his grandfather and his companion Baiji, a talking bipedal pig. They travel the world acquiring knowledge and companions while trying to purify the corrupted celestial beasts and restore the world's balance.

having born into a family that hates her so much without a mom, her step mom who made her life a living hell forced her into signing a contract she knew nothing about and was held captive by the world's known cold blooded CEO who in turn decided to make life miserable for her

Juske Hachimizu un chico de 18 años que es descendiente de Hirata Hachimizu un Oni de otro mundo. Juske después de un encuentro se vuelve el nuevo portador de la máscara carmesí y viaja a otro mundo para protegerlo y terminar con El conflicto por ella

Dive into a hilariously quirky comedy novel of online trends, gaming antics, and social media chaos! Lillian dreams of achieving eBunnee fame—the ultimate goal on the hottest social media app. But her life takes a bizarre turn when a stroll through the enchanting Heart-Ling Forest leads her to an unexpected encounter with a dramatic, over-the-top ghost. At Estresey Academy, success isn't about grades—it's about gaining followers. Students and even non-humans obsess over their eBunnee stats because, in this world, follower counts aren't just a status symbol—they’re a lifeline. Join Lillian as she navigates a world where fame is fleeting, friendships are tested, and the line between reality and the virtual realm blurs in unexpected ways.

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT]. I, Lily, thought I had it all: a loving boyfriend, a close friend, and a normal life. But it all came crashing down when I discovered the unthinkable: my boyfriend, Lu Chen, was using me to hide his secret relationship with my best friend. Heartbroken and enraged, I confronted them, but things took a deadly turn. Pushed off a cliff, I should have died. Instead, I awakened in a bizarre beast world where I'm the ultimate prize: a peerless beauty. In this strange new realm, beastmen are gorgeous, while their females are gruesome. The rules are simple: men can have only one wife, while women can have multiple husbands. And if a man is abandoned? Death awaits. A strange rules that supposed to belongs to the men like Lu Chen in my world. Now, I'm the target of powerful beasts vying for my attention. But I'm not interested in their affections; I'm driven by a burning desire for revenge against those who wronged me. And I'll stop at nothing to get it. As I navigate this treacherous world, I'm forced to confront the darkness within myself. " Why on earth did no Males here value their lives, willing to throw it away just to please the female they fancy? One of my husbands said he's going to get me the star from the sky which is nearly impossible but he somehow made it possible, another one willingly sends me all his powers and became useless almost got eaten up by his own, another one will die for me and protect me even when facing an opponent stronger than him". With these faithful husbands beside me, will I still go back even if there's a chance? What of my heart?. read to get more experience, author Gold love you all readers. also don't forget to give me your support, your support means everything to me. Happy Reading

“Nooooo!!!” He screamed as the wolves bit his wife and ran off. Ketas and his family have been ambushed by a group of silver wolves, leaving him embittered as he yearned to kill every single one of them. He went home saddened, carrying his wife and hoping to create a potion that could heal her from the infectious bite of the wolf. He started mixing potions. Suddenly, the room exploded, and he was unconscious for days. When he finally awoke, he was surprised at what the earth had become: a zone for monsters! He looked for his wife, but he couldn't find her. Not knowing how to undo what he had done, he went into hiding. Many years later, he discovered that the virus he created spawned not only monsters but also mutant humans. As an alchemist with special abilities, he sought to end the reign of the mutant beasts and as such would have to team up with Jack Daniel in the future, one of his direct disciples.

King Edmond and his queen are brutally slain in their sleep in a wedding at the lands of Great Pines, and their son Arvin vanishes mysteriously. Their eldest son Robin claims for the throne but is soon betrayed and murdered in cold blood by his own men, resulting to civil war in Bernbute. Nira and Silion, Robin's sisters, seek help of Josh and Caleb and flee from the chaos and settle in a cursed forest that soon claims Caleb's life. after ten years, Nira, Silion and Josh return amidst unexpected challenges. With supernatural powers, Nira finds herself taking a new path, and stuck in Neeka (Midtown), under the enigmatic Welter Westers, uncovering dark secrets about her family's fate and Arvin's disappearance, destiny is all.

Kado moves out of his town and while cleaning finds a mask in his attic, What he didn’t know was it could allow him to see and hear things he hadn’t before and it would forever change his life

Ryu Tae-Ra becomes entangled in a mysterious case from 13 years ago involving her organization and the death of her grandfather. Her grandfather harbored a dark secret: an ancient artifact that grants enormous mythical powers to whoever possesses it. Thirteen years ago, his best student, consumed by greed, attempted to steal the artifact, resulting in her grandfather's death. Although the student was presumed dead, he survived and continues to pursue the artifact. Following her grandfather's death, Ryu Tae-Ra inherited his organization, "The Mask Media." As unexplained deaths begin to rise, the police and government remain baffled. Hyun Hae-Il, whose best friend was a victim, refuses to accept the official verdict of suicide. A former military lieutenant and law graduate, Hyun Hae-Il abandons his career as a celebrity actor to investigate the case himself. During his investigation, Hyun Hae-Il crosses paths with Ryu Tae-Ra. Together, they unravel the mysteries surrounding the artifact and the deaths, all while developing feelings for each other.

The multiverse is governed by the enigmatic System, a mechanical and magical force that rewrites the fates of entire universes. It functions without judgment, its invisible hand silently calculating the rise and fall of civilizations. But now, something unexpected has appeared—an anomaly the System cannot predict, one powerful enough to shatter its omniscient gaze. At the far edges of reality, cosmic beings stir. A woman meditates in the Void, untouched by time, tethered only to the pulse of her soul. A shapeshifting alchemist, known for destroying galaxies and raising empires, seeks seven singularities to fuel their ambitions. And on a distant, beast-filled planet, an otherworldly man watches the unfolding chaos with quiet amusement, waiting for nine chosen geniuses to rise.

Khloe Daniels has always known how to keep her distance, both emotionally and physically. Balancing two lives—one as a waitress by day and the other as an enigmatic performer by night—she thrives behind the masks she wears, keeping the world at arm’s length. But one fateful night, her carefully maintained facade cracks. Jaxon Carter, a powerful billionaire with a commanding presence, becomes captivated by the mysterious woman on stage. Their paths collide, and what starts as a chance encounter becomes an unforgettable night of passion. Yet, Khloe is resolute—this must remain a one-time affair. As they part ways, she leaves him with a bittersweet farewell, thinking she’s closed that chapter. Jaxon reluctantly agrees, but deep down, something about her lingers. Fate, however, has other plans. Their lives intersect again in unexpected ways, reigniting a spark neither can ignore. For Jaxon, this isn’t just a reunion; it’s a second chance to uncover the mystery of the woman who captured his soul. But as Jaxon searches for answers, Khloe’s tightly woven world begins to unravel. Whispers of her masked identity spread, and a shadowy presence threatens to expose truths she’s not ready to face. As Jaxon’s pursuit grows more intense, Khloe finds herself questioning whether she can continue hiding—especially from the one man who seems determined to uncover everything. In a world of secrets, betrayal, and unforeseen twists, both Jaxon and Khloe must confront what lies beneath the surface. Will their connection survive the unmasking of their truths, or will it all come crashing down? "Behind the Mask" is a story of passion, intrigue, and the masks we wear to protect ourselves from the world—and the love that dares to tear them down.

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In Ogun's Kingdom, gods once walked among mortals, their presence leaving echoes of power, mystery, and ambition. Now, only the masked bearers of divine blessings bridge the gap between humans and the forgotten pantheon. Thorne Ironhold, a blind boy born into the prestigious Ironhold fief, stands at a precipice. Blessed by an unknown god during the sacred mask rite, he is labeled a "Stray"—an outcast marked by powers beyond mortal comprehension. Yet beneath the shadows of his failure lies an unimaginable secret: Thorne's mask holds the power to defy the natural order. As Thorne ventures from his father's forge to the treacherous Garden of the Gods and the rigorous academy, he seeks not only to carve his own path but to uncover the truth behind his destiny. Every battle tests his limits, every limit surpassed brings him closer to the power once lost to men—and closer to the chaos lurking within. In a world where dances summon divine might and masks conceal more than they reveal, Thorne's journey becomes a quest to challenge the gods themselves. But as he walks the path they once tread, he must ask: Will he rise among the embers of forgotten legends, or be consumed by them?

In the heart-wrenching tale "After Nine Lives," Vanya's existence is a never-ending cycle of birth, suffering, and rebirth. Born as the illegitimate child of a mistress, Vanya's life is forever marred by the cruel fate that awaits her. Orphaned at a tender age, Vanya is forced into a loveless engagement with a wealthy and ruthless man. Desperate to escape the shackles of this arranged marriage, Vanya flees to marry the love of her life. For a brief moment, she tastes happiness, but it's short-lived. Her husband's brutal nature is revealed, and Vanya's life becomes a living hell. Her grandmother's tragic death at his hands, coupled with her stepsister's cruel betrayal, leaves Vanya shattered. The memories of her husband's sadistic smile and her stepsister's smug face are forever etched in her mind. Yet, fate grants Vanya a second chance. She's reborn, determined to alter her destiny and find true love. But with each new life, Vanya faces insurmountable hurdles. She's met with rejection, heartbreak, and loss at every turn. Her quest for happiness seems forever elusive. However, a glimmer of hope appears in each life. Vanya meets a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to her true love from her second life. The same piercing eyes, the same bright smile, and the same kind heart. It's as if fate is giving her another chance to rekindle the love they shared. The vows they exchanged in a past life – to be together for seven lifetimes – now seem like a beacon of hope. Vanya begins to realize that she's been given multiple chances to relive their love story, to correct the mistakes of the past, and to create a new destiny. As Vanya navigates her ninth and final life, she must confront the darkness of her past and the evil that has haunted her for so long. She must also face the ultimate question: will she finally find redemption and true love, or will she remain forever trapped in this vicious cycle of birth, death, and rebirth? Will Vanya be able to break the curse and find happiness with her soulmate, or will fate have other plans for her? Dive into the world of "After Nine Lives" to find out.

James a man from Zimbabwe moved into south Africa to start his life afresh and to build a better life for himself. Him moving into south Africa made him meet the most beautiful girl that was clever and also had bright ideas. They dated and so where will their love story led them to, will they have a bright future together and a lovely ending or will this story end with sadness, pain and tears.

A Lonely Cultivator a being forsaken by the Creator, a Broken Soul Without a Soul, a mortal without a Destiny, not bound by Fate or Karma. A perfect anomaly who cultivates body, soul, and mind to imperfection. With the power to transcend Samsara, distinguish the illusions of Reality, shatter space with a palm and reverse time with a glance. Yet, what's the point of wielding such power if you can’t protect your loved ones from a dictator, who hides within the darkness controlling the lives of trillions across the Omniverse? Or the inevitable fate that awaits you the moment you try to break free of the shackles placed upon you by Fate and Destiny? Forged to stop anyone and everyone from uncovering the truth and halting the gradually collapse of the Cosmos. So join us as we unravel the secrets of Rin’s enigmatic past and the truth behind his persist pursuit of freedom from Elizabeth. While traveling through the Cosmos like a Wanderer without a path.