Distance Beneath The Mask

MORE CHPS COMING IN MAY DELAY DUE TO EXAMS Layla Forbes is a fierce, sassy CEO who seems to have it all—power, wealth, and a sharp mind. But beneath her polished exterior lies a secret so dark that it could shatter everything she’s worked for. A secret she’s determined to keep buried. Marco August is a driven FBI agent, consumed by his career and with no room for distractions. His dedication to justice is unwavering, but when Layla enters his world, everything he thought he knew about right and wrong begins to unravel. How will Layla and Marco meet? What happens when Marco discovers the hidden truth about her past—about the man who controls her life and the secrets she’s spent years concealing? What is Layla hiding about her mother’s disappearance? Is her mother in hiding, in danger, or something far worse? But Layla’s past isn’t the only mystery. Marco’s own history is clouded with unanswered questions. What made him join the FBI in the first place? And is he truly working for the greater good, or has he unknowingly become part of something darker? Are their pasts connected in ways neither of them can remember—childhood rivals, long-forgotten names, or something even more dangerous? With hidden alliances, betrayals, and a web of lies, Layla and Marco are forced to confront not only each other, but also the shadowy figures who control their lives. will they fight to protect what matters most? What happens when fate intertwines their paths? Is it love, revenge, or something much darker that’s pulling them together? Secrets, lies, and untold truths threaten to tear them apart. Will they uncover the truth about each other before it’s too late? Or will their hidden enemies win, leaving them both broken?

The world was meant to be in balance—life and death, gods and catastrophes. But when the King of Catastrophes defied the heavens and waged war, everything changed. Though humanity’s champions sealed him away, their victory was only temporary. Fifteen years ago, the seal shattered, and the demons returned to finish what they started. Kael was born into this broken world, but unlike the warriors and sorcerers who now fight for survival, he possesses no talent for magic or swordplay. To his father, that made him worthless. His mother on the other hand, never lost faith in her boy. Then, one fateful night, everything changed. When his drunken father turned his rage on his mother, Kael was powerless to stop him—until he wasn't. In an instant, he made a choice that could never be undone. With his father’s blood on his hands and his mother’s final words echoing in his mind, Kael is thrust onto a path he never asked for. The demons are rising. The world is on the brink of ruin. But he refuses to accept a world ruled by fear. With nothing left to lose, Kael makes a promise—to carve a future where humanity is no longer shackled by fate, where people are free to soar beyond the reach of tyranny

Synopsis: The Stance of the Strongest In a world where power defines one's worth, Gale Velhart stood before the Awakening Sphere, ready to claim his destiny—only to be declared a Failure. No ability. No future. His dream of becoming a Hunter shattered in an instant. That night, as despair consumed him, an unbearable pain tore through his body. Then— [SYSTEM NOTIFICATION] [Awakening Failed… But Host Has Been Chosen.] [Ability: "Limit Breaker" Acquired.] [Your Strength Will Defy All Limits.] Gale wakes up feeling different—stronger, faster, sharper—but with no memory of his past life. Yet, his dreams are haunted by visions of a man who lost everything. A life that feels distant, yet strangely familiar. Brushing it off as a meaningless nightmare, Gale focuses on his new reality. If the world sees him as weak, he'll prove them wrong. If fate has already cast him aside, he'll carve his own path. Because true strength isn't given—it's taken. And with a power that defies all limits, Gale Velhart is about to shake the world to its core.

Stella has loved Mathews since they were teenagers, but everything changes when her father marries his mother, making them step-siblings. Despite the years, her feelings never fade. As they navigate their new family dynamic, Stella struggles with a love she can't let go of. *** This story contains themes of unrequited love, emotional struggles, and complicated relationships. While it is a romance, it delves into darker emotions and challenging dynamics. Reader discretion is advised.

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.

Teresa is a timid human whose life has been a series of unfortunate events—until she meets Lucian Blackwood, a very rich and handsome man who awakens a deep, unexplainable connection within her. But Lucian, an alpha werewolf with a haunting past, is repelled by Teresa’s perceived weakness, blaming weakness for the tragedy that shaped his life. Unable to accept her as his mate, he rejects and humiliates her, leaving Teresa shattered. Just as she’s picking up the pieces, Adrian Daegon, an ancient vampire with his own dark allure, steps into her life, determined to win her heart. Now, Lucian is torn with regret, desperate to reclaim the woman he cast aside. But to do so, he must face a powerful vampire and confront his own fears—while somehow convincing Teresa to forgive his betrayal and reignite their lost bond. Can love and redemption overcome the scars of rejection, or has Lucian's cruel mistake cost him his mate forever? Torn between two powerful forces, Teresa must decide where her true destiny lies—in the fierce grip of the wolf who scorned her or the dark embrace of the vampire who vows to adore her.

Lil Lisa was on the brink of marrying Gu Sheng, a billionaire infamous for his ruthless reputation and chilling rumors that surrounded him—specifically, whispers that he had assassinated four of his fiancees, leaving a trail of fear in his wake. His icy glare and unyielding demeanor had earned him a notorious status, causing many to tremble at the mere mention of his name. On their wedding day, after the celebration had settled into an uneasy silence, Lisa turned to him, her heart pounding, and boldly said, "Let's get a divorce." Her voice trembled with a mix of defiance and uncertainty. Gu Sheng met her words with an unsettling calm, his dark eyes locking onto hers with an intensity that left her breathless. "Stop talking about divorce," he stated evenly, each word laced with an authority that sent a chill down her spine.

the main hero meurum is thrown into the outside world after only being in the sanctuary, where he is broken and rebuilt many times after meating many characters from the outside and witnessing all types of atrocities

Trapped in a factory that breathes like a living nightmare, Nathan unravels a truth darker than fear itself. The shadows whisper his name, twisting memories of his parents into haunting illusions. You were always meant to return. The walls pulse, the air hums with unseen terror. Something ancient is waiting, watching. But Nathan isn’t here to be consumed—he’s here to end it. As the whispers rise to a deafening crescendo, one question remains: Will he escape, or become part of the horror?

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 world where cultivation determines one’s fate, Wang Shi, the son of the late empress, lives in the shadow of a tragic past. A novice in the art of cultivation, he struggles to find his place amidst the weight of his lineage and the secrets surrounding his mother’s death. When an assassination attempt nearly claims his life, he is saved by Bai Lu, a powerful yet enigmatic cultivator who seems to know more about him than she lets on. Bai Lu is not just a savior—she is a guide, one with her own secrets. As she trains Wang Shi, she reveals the hidden forces shaping the world, forces that threaten to consume him if he remains weak. But when she is suddenly called away to face an unknown danger, Wang Shi is left alone to forge his own path. As the past resurfaces and ancient powers stir, Wang Shi must decide—will he remain in the shadows of his lineage, or will he rise to meet the destiny that awaits him? In this tale of cultivation, fate, and romance, secrets unravel, bonds are tested, and a forgotten legacy begins to awaken. ___

Gotham is ruled by Clad Belmont—a man powerful enough to defeat the infamous Jack the Reaper and seize control of the city. "What if there’s someone out there even stronger than Jack the Reaper? What will you do then, Belmont?" But when a mysterious new threat emerges, determined to erase Belmont’s legacy, the city spirals into chaos. "I'm Jaxon." "I don’t know where the hell you came from, kid, but this is Gotham. If you want to stay alive, keep your head down and don’t draw attention to yourself." Jaxon, a boy with no past, arrives in Gotham just as the city prepares to unveil a statue in Belmont’s honor. When the event is attacked, he’s faced with a choice: stay in the shadows or step into the light. "If I don’t do something, all these people are going to die right in front of me." As a masked vigilante rises, whispers spread—Jack the Reaper may have returned. "Who the hell is this Black Mask? I want him eliminated immediately." But if Jack the Reaper is truly back… then who is Black Mask? "Gotham, eh? So this is where you’ve been hiding all this time, Jaxon. Well then… it’s time I paid my student a visit." "Impossible." "I’m telling you, sir—Jack the Reaper is back in Gotham."

Angelo rycard is a boy who has seen more grief and death than the greatest soldier and more happiness than the greatest king. He carries untold burden and guilt and is on a journey to fix the mistakes of his past fight the evils of several distant universes. And stop the ambitions of men playing God all in the hope of reuniting his family once and for all. Watch this tale of a boy rekindling friendships facing past trauma's and fighting his greatest enemy himself.

At university, Chris is just another student—quiet, reserved, and seemingly ordinary. But behind the scenes, he’s the heir to a hidden fortune, a secret he guards fiercely. Then there’s Skylar—a girl born into wealth, now watching her privileged world crumble as her family faces financial ruin. When she crosses paths with Chris, an unexpected connection sparks between them. Skylar falls for him, believing he’s just a regular guy. But when her family pressures her to seek a richer suitor, Chris finds himself at a crossroads—should he reveal his true identity to fight for their love, or let her go to protect his secret? In a world where love and wealth collide, can their relationship survive the truth?

"Layla always believed she was meant to be alone, but everything changed when she was sent to her grandfather's house deep in the forest. Haunted by mysterious dreams and a pair of glowing red eyes watching her from the shadows, she soon realizes that nothing in her life happens by chance. Her world unravels as dark secrets emerge, pulling her into a fate she never imagined. Why does she keep seeing the same eerie visions? Who—or what—is the figure lurking in the darkness? And most importantly, is she truly safe, or is something far more sinister waiting for her? As the lines between reality and nightmares blur, Layla must uncover the truth before it’s too late. But in a world where nothing is as it seems, will she survive… or become part of the darkness itself?"

MATURE CONTENT WARNING!!: These people be getting freaky in the sheets! "You think I haven’t noticed your eyes on me?" Kai En's voice was dangerously low, his lips curled into a cruel smile. "The way they linger— you can’t decide whether to kill me or kiss me. Am I right, little alpha?" ... For as long as Jun could remember, vengeance had been his only purpose. The last survivor of a disgraced family, he vowed to tear down the empire that destroyed his life, starting with its most prized jewel—Prince Feng Kai En.  Now, under the guise of Xiao Liu, a lowly servant in the prince’s retinue, he plans his revenge. But nothing could have prepared him for what awaited within the palace walls. Neither Xiao Liu’s sharp blades nor detailed plans were good enough to fall the man behind the title. Every failed assassination attempt and heated exchange left him more entangled with the man he was meant to destroy. Kai En—ruthless, untouchable, and powerful. An alpha in the eyes of all. Xiao Liu uncovered the prince’s greatest secret—beneath the façade lay something far more dangerous and vulnerable. Something Xiao Liu intended to exploit. Duty had always been Kai En’s burden. Yet Xiao Liu’s presence stirred emotions long buried—desires with no place in his world. Every attempt on his life only deepened the prince’s fascination, pulling him into the chaos Xiao Liu brought. As war looms and enemies close in, their dangerous dance intensifies. Desire grows where hate once ruled, pulling them into a storm of violence, lust, and something deeper. “You’ll never belong to anyone else,” Xiao Liu snarled, his lips finding Kai En’s neck again, biting down hard. “Not her. Not anyone. You belong to me.” Xiao Liu knows Kai En is the key to his revenge, but the more their lives tangle, the harder it becomes to tell if it’s vengeance he craves… or the prince himself. And Kai En must face the ultimate test that could break his kingdom and heart. Can Xiao Liu destroy the man he’s come to obsess over, or will he fall first?

In a world where a group of extraordinary kids is trained to harness their unique abilities, they are humanity's shining light. As they navigate their intense training and the bonds they form, whispers of a hidden reality begin to surface. Unbeknownst to them, the truth about their existence lies beyond the fortified walls that confine them, waiting to challenge everything they thought they knew. As they confront the shadows of their past, the true nature of their powers may either unite them or tear them apart."

What would you do if the person you raised, turned against you? For that person, you sacrificed your childhood but in the end, they still turned against you. It all began like a dream, a sweet dream to say, then a crack happened but she mended it, then another appeared and she mended it again until it finally broke down. Ely kept the lesson taught by life in the deepest part of her heart. She ran away because she was trying to escape from the truth but she met it again and this time, she lost her innocence, she lost the last bit of humanity she had and she lost the color of her soul and eventually, she submitted herself to the devil who used her gleefully. Silveria, a young King felt his ambitions came first before anything else. He once told a girl, that if he wanted something, he got it and it didn't matter how he got it. He was nicknamed the devil. The devil met this girl who lost the color of her soul and fed on her indifference but soon, he began to thirst for more. Is the devil going to pull her into hell with him or will both find salvation? PS:the cover is not mine so I can take it down if the owner comes by.

"In a world where women are bound by societal expectations, Stella dares to defy the norms. Born into poverty and conditioned to believe her only worth lies in marriage and childbirth, Stella yearns for something more. She craves a life of her own design, free from the shackles of patriarchal oppression. That's when Adrian enters the picture – the enigmatic and ruthless billionaire who embodies the very system Stella rebels against. His wealth and influence make him a master of his universe, but his chauvinistic views render him tone-deaf to the changing tides. As their paths converge, Stella finds herself inexplicably drawn to the very man who represents everything she despises. Will she remain true to her convictions, or will Adrian's magnetic presence shatter her defenses? Can she penetrate the armor of his ego and uncover the secrets hidden beneath his possessive façade? In this gripping tale of power, desire, and self-discovery, Stella must confront the darkness within herself and the world around her. Will she emerge victorious, or will the forces of oppression silence her forever?...."

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?

The baron’s daughter, Alessandra Barrett, has worn a mask from a young age due to an injury. Many say if you were to see the face behind the mask, you would be cursed and die soon afterward. She is seen as a ghost, avoided by all who visit the baron's home until she becomes the duke’s wife. No one could understand why the duke would pick such a wife. Did he wish to die? What would become of the girl who once hid in the shadows but now had the spotlight on her as the duke’s masked wife? What would everyone say if they were to learn the truth that she was in a contracted marriage with the duke? Tales of Castro Nobility story timeline order - The King’s Unbreakable Wife The Knight’s Mysterious Maid The Duke’s Masked Wife

Beneath the North Star-the first-ever BL story in history to explore the love between two North Koreans: a commoner and a soldier, trapped in a country that denies them freedom. In a country ruled by fear, hunger, and propaganda, a prisoner of the system and a loyal soldier cross paths. Kang Hae-jin has lost everything-his freedom, his family, and his future. To survive, he endures. Jeong Tae-ho, a Senior Lieutenant of the North Korean army, follows orders without question, believing in the greatness of his nation. But in a world where emotions are forbidden, what happens when an impossible love begins to grow? And in a land where escape means death, how much are they willing to sacrifice for freedom? Beneath the North Star is a story of pain, love, and survival.

High school student Kiara Meitner is apart of the secret organization of Wardens. Her resolve is to protect the world from evil cursed spirits. Her relatively normal life is thrust upside down as she becomes of a large conspiracy far bigger than she thought she knew. There are those who work in the shadows- many with not pure intentions. Everything she once knew will soon come to question. As the scales of justice tip, only one side of the conflict can ultimately survive. Will she defend her beliefs or will she let the revelations change the course of her fate forever.

In a realm where betrayal drips like poison, two brothers Aven and Cyrus -witness their parents' brutal murder. Their father's younger brother,Lord Alexander craves the throne, and blood stains the palace floor. But their parents' dying breaths gift them an ancient medallion—a spiritual artifact that tears through dimensions. Pressing it, they awaken in a strange city on Earth, far from their realm. Here, skyscrapers scrape the heavens, and magic hums beneath the neon glow. As Aven and Cyrus adapt to urban life, under the care of doctor Hartley whose married to a university professor,they make acquittances and allies. Their quest unfolds—a blend of vengeance, and love as one of the wolf brothers falls in love with a city girl who happens to be someone who saved them when they landed on earth.

Step into the shadowy heart of Oakwood University, where art student Ava Grey’s world explodes when her roommate Lily vanishes, leaving a haunting sketch of blood and darkness in Ava’s trembling hands. Tormented by visions, Ava joins forces with the rugged, enigmatic Ryder Carter, whose fierce loyalty ignites a dangerous quest to uncover the truth. What starts as a desperate search spirals into a heart-pounding battle against the Order of the Ivy—a sinister secret society of corrupt elites, wielding blackmail, murder, and campus-wide terror. As Ava’s prophetic sketches unravel a web of burning buildings, deadly knives, and a chilling mastermind, she and Ryder’s forbidden passion blazes into a love forged in fire. Racing against time to save Lily, they confront a final, explosive showdown at the precinct, unmasking Jack Grayson Senior as the puppet master pulling strings from the shadows. With courage and heart, Ava and Ryder shatter the Order’s grip, proving love and grit can conquer any secret. Will they survive to claim their fiery happily ever after—or will the ivy’s darkness claim them first?