Its Scary What A Smile Can Hide

Scarlet was enrolled in the Villainess Academy to learn how the world of evil truly operates. She possessed hearts so pure and innocent that were often considered naive, easily believing whatever she was told, which made her seem foolish in the eyes of others. A girl with no mana, no aura, cannot summon a spirit, or execute a magic. Her parents, worried that her innocence and inability to survive in the world would be her downfall, they enrolled her in the Villainess Academy, hoping they would learn the harsh realities of the world and toughen up. In the academy where she was bullied and belittle, Scarlet met someone who would protect her. But this person is hiding in shadow

Kiara Baxter does not believe in magic and is skeptical of anything that she cannot see with her own two eyes. Her life is hard as she lives with her unhappy parents and she dreams of getting as far away as possible from them and her town. One day, she finds herself transported to a new world that is full of everything that she does not believe in! Kiara finds herself employed at an inn in a small village where she serves common folk, adventurers, travelers, and various eccentric characters with each of their own stories to tell. Kiara befriends several of the inn’s patrons and unexpectedly falls in love for the first time. She will come to understand that there is magic even in the very simplest of things. This book is going to be a cozy slice-of-life that will also have queer romantic relationships.

People, you know, never truly realize how unpredictable life can be. A person’s fate, of course, depends on their own efforts, but you can’t ignore the course of history. Smith had no clue—how could an engineer like him end up transmigrating into Wilhelm II? Wait, no, *Smiling Willi*? But since he’s here, wouldn’t it be a shame not to stir up some chaos? And so, the butterfly flapped its wings, a storm began to brew, and Smith smirked with that signature "Smiling Willi" grin. Fate is unpredictable: Close by in the West, the once-mighty British Empire is stumbling left and right. Across the ocean in the Americas, the newly risen powerhouse finds itself splitting apart. Meanwhile, far off in the East, the once-slumbering dragon suddenly opens its eyes wide— What happens next? Stay tuned to find out in this story!

Have you ever wondered how a person who was supposed to be dead was walking in front of you? Or why you are trapped in a mysterious paranormal game and the rules that are set in place to protect you are falling apart, or maybe you just want a short spine chilling tale to end the day? Have you ever just thought about paranormal things? Most people will tell you they are nonsense but here, we will learn about all the paranormal with you. But be warned, some of these tales are true...

she was my life line , my grounding place, she left me with the pieces how am I going to cope, hahaha,those bastards, the ones who killed her i will surely make them pay. " don't run I just wanna be friends" my boi resounded in the alley way " I just need to ask you one tinsiwinsy question where is max" I asked the dark haired man on the floor " I don't know please spare me" he begged, hahaha " spare you, when my mother begged did you listen, no you didn't so why should i spare a mongrel like you" i said as i plunged the dagger into his already injured leg, " I have kids please I beg you" I froze kids hahaha,how ironic did they ever consider whether my mother had kids " nope who gives a shit about your children" I said smiling

The metro stations have become an integral part of an average Delhiite's life nowadays but there's something that lurks between those stations that follows the damned.

Evangeline, The Angle Who was about to enter the Gate of Connection between heaven and hell but before she could do so, she saw a couple of Warrior Angels flying towards her and can reach her in just a monent and seeing them flying, Evangeline too felt an urge to fly and just then beautiful white wings came out of her spine and she reached the Gate of Connection by flying but not before getting hit by an arrow on her right leg below her ass although she had seen who it was that harmed her but she had already entered the gate of connection. "AND THE SWEET LITTLE ANGLE COULDN'T KEEP HER EYES OFF THE DEVIL"

This world is against us all. Social media is killing our brains. Our bed is killing our motivation. Everyone is trying to get in your way or make use of you. The only one that supports you is yourself. But even that does not always happen... The protagonist is not in the greatest state of mind. Certain people, however, start to bring up some bad memories he had burried and some unfortunate events unfold near him, leading to a change in his life. The last changes in his life, however, did not have a positive effect in him so these ones surely won't be different. He just wants to hide forever. Don't we all want that sometimes.

Not being a hero isn't the issue. The only problem I'm facing right now is surviving in this world!

A collection of horror stories set during Christmas, where the warmth and cheer of the holiday season are overshadowed by dark, sinister forces. Each tale explores the eerie and unexpected side of the holidays, blending traditional Christmas elements with terrifying twists. The stories evoke a sense of dread, turning familiar Christmas symbols into harbingers of fear and uncertainty, leaving the characters—and the readers—wondering what horrors lurk behind the festive facade. The collection weaves together suspense, mystery, and terror, all set against the backdrop of the most wonderful time of the year.

"Leo's innocence was shattered the day he witnessed a horror he could never forget which he wished so badly his innocent eyes didn’t witness . His elder brother, once a guiding light, plunged a knife into their father's chest, and walked away with a chilling smile. Leo, still a child, was frozen in terror, his playful nature replaced with a haunting dread. He hid in the shadows, his camera still rolling, capturing the sinister act. As the brother vanished, Leo crept out from under the table, his legs trembling like leaves. He approached his father, whose eyes pleaded for silence. "Dad, what happened? Should I call for help? You're bleeding...you look so sick." His father's voice was barely audible, but the urgency was clear. "Leo, listen carefully. The safe...it's yours now. Only your fingerprint can open it. Never let anyone near it. The truth you seek, it's all inside. When your grandfather comes, go with him, take the safe, and leave with him. Protect it with your life." With those final words, his father's eyes glazed over, and he slumped back in his chair, leaving Leo alone with the weight of a dark secret." a slow peace novel love burning within umm hope you would love it coz am inlove with it already love you future readers

In this seemingly ordinary street, there is an unremarkable grocery store. But stepping into it, it is creepy, and the shelves are full of bizarre and extremely cold goods. What is even more frightening is that every 12 o 'clock in the morning, the owner has to go alone to a mysterious place to stock up. The place was thick with fog, as if there were countless pairs of eyes peering in, and a strange sound was faintly heard in the ear, as if from the nine ghosts of hell. Each purchase, the owner is like walking on the edge of Yin and Yang, a little careless, will be swallowed by the unknown in the dark, never come back, what kind of terrible secret is hidden behind this grocery store?

A Tapestry of Tolerance The Fractured World In the heart of a bustling metropolis, amidst the towering skyscrapers and the ceaseless hum of urban life, resided a young woman named Anya.

Kayla and Jacob, are two inseparable friends who share a special bond since childhood, Kayla was born just a month apart from Jacob. Today was Jacobs birthday, Kayla, comtemplating about the gift she prepared for his best friends special day as she remembered that Jacob failed to come at her debut.

Churchling sea, mysteries of the world, and gods hidden in plain sight. They are things Hildebrant should never see but fate loves him too much and now he must endure or fall to its madness that hides more then person would expect.

The background is set in a small, quiet town on the outskirts of Seoul. In this town, people were friendly, except for one particular neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, everybody lived their lives as if treading on eggshells, all because of one particular household: the Lees. People surnamed Lee were a dime a dozen, but these particular set of Lees were unique. Dysfunctional. The family consisted of four people; the father and breadwinner Lee Do Joon, the delinquent son Lee Hyuk, the top student Lee Gun, and the town's most beautiful girl Lee Yeo Ri. Lee Yeo Ri was regarded as a saving grace, but before anybody knew it, the saving grace was slowly disintegrating from within. Hidden underneath her perfect, angelic smile, was a girl who was slowly being crushed and torn apart. This is her story. — TRIGGER WARNING — This story contains depictions of rape, violence, and other traumatic scenes. — Cover art by Ren (Twitter: @ikinashi_ren) — Please consider commenting or reviewing; any and all feedback are appreciated! :D

The book of Chaos has been handed down throughout generations of the Windsom family. Gerald Windsom, a 75 year old man and grandfather to a girl in her teens( Anna Windsom) is the current guardian to the book of chaos. The book contains all the evils of the world ruled by the ruler of chaos himself "Death". All the creatures of chaos were sealed over thousands of years ago and peace had been maintained since then. Gerald warns Anna to never open the book no matter what happens which she did promise. Will Anna listen to her grandfather and prevent the end of the world or will she decide to open the Book of Chaos?

everything was going great at rock view high school that is until a fight breaks out during a homecoming game and a very popular football player goes missing and what happens next will forever change the lives of three students as they work together to find out what really happen that day all while trying to keep them selves out of trouble seems simple right? well you'll just have to read to find out...

Longing. It was a feeling he knew all too well. He longed for many things, knowing full well he might not be able to attain any of them.

Young Yukiko's life takes an unexpected turn when a sudden threat descends upon him, forcing him to confront dangers veiled in secrecy. With hidden powers awakening and dark forces closing in, Yukiko steps into a world where courage and destiny collide. Can he uncover the truth and protect those he loves before it's too late?

[Mature Content] "Is he playing with me—hiding his feelings and making me seek him?" Ashan, a Chinese-American, sometimes cold and mean to others but inside a shy boy who masks his anxiety, true emotions, and insecurities with a rough-tough deadpan face, makes the biggest mistake of ignoring the flaring gaze and the longing eyes of the most popular girl in his new school. Deep down, he wants that girl, which he mistakes as an ordinary crush on a random celebrity. He never knew the depth of his desire until the girl touched him. The denial of his yearning and internal conflict consume the peace and serenity of his simple life. Gradually, he discovers many unspoken histories about the girl he once despised but has now fallen for. He learns what obsession is and also understands what the true, endless, selfless, unconditional version of love is. Their love blooms like a colorless flower with fragrance in secret, in the darkness…. Two seventeens in their golden adolescence thrive further, overcome their matter, learn about each other, and know themselves better in their journey together. The sunshine girl—workaholic, scandalous, and horny. Despite being popular the girl keeps mystery around her. She is a tall, lean-bodied, short-haired brunette with mild-tanned skin. 5 foot, 10 inch. He feels lucky to be 3 inches taller than her. Her eyes he compares to eagles, which literally matches her features and behavior—brown hazel eyes with golden flecks that form a gold ring around the dark pupils in her eyes. The sullen boy—coy, solitary, and filled with compressed lust. He hardly feels interested in his peers. Pitch-black hair, monolid eyes with dark brown iris, milk-white skin, and a lithe body groom him as a complete Asian, hiding his American nationality. Her adoring gaze reminds him of how handsome he is, which he regards as an annoyance as his beauty attracts unease attention. "The harsh truth of the cruel world is that you might not get the love you want from the person you desire most." I own the book cover. It's my own silly art. ( ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)⁾⁾ Pardon my grammatical mistakes.

MATURE AND EXPLICIT CONTENTS (Read with caution & at your own risk.) In a desperate situation, after a near-death experience, the lead accidentally gains the system out of nowhere without any warning. From then on the story of his life completely turns upside down and his worldview started to change slowly with time. There are many unforeseen obstacles but he gradually overcomes these difficulties with the help of his system and wits.

Andrew pushed Kyle to the wall looking in her eyes with serious yet sexy look. Kyle gulped down afraid what might he do next. "Hahaha...I was just joking Mr Willson." Andrew raised his eyebrow and leaned forward toward Kyle's ear and whispered. "Does it seem like a joke to you?" Andrew said followed by a evil smirk on his lips. -----‐--------------- A dramatic and typical love story of a boss and his secretary which. Andrew willson whose 28 yrs old and ceo of his company. Kind hearted but nobody believes that. Very serious about his work. Kyle whose 25 yrs old and secretary of Andrew. Sweet, kind but also have a mind of devil. Will curse you if you came in her way. Basically a total opposite of Andrew.