Fading Facades

Fade was a legendary assassin that could kill just about anyone, as long as the price was right and the reason was just. One day as he was reminiscing about his life when he lost someone important, he fell asleep. When he woke up he was in a weird place, a different body, a different world.

In a universe teeming with political intrigue, cosmic powers, and mysterious cultivation systems, Rynor Valcairn, heir to the Ebon Starline Clan, faces a destiny far darker than any of his peers could imagine. Cursed by a shadowed entity during a celestial event, Rynor becomes a "Sinner," severed from the natural flow of fate. To survive, he hides his true nature behind a carefree, reckless facade while secretly harnessing the forbidden powers of dual cultivation—light and shadow. Rynor’s journey unfolds across a series of sprawling realms and challenges that test his ambitions, rebellion against the cosmic order, and mastery over the forces of light and shadow.

In a world where power is everything, Xie Ren witnessed his life and family being exterminated by the hands of cultivators. Hatred consumed him, and the desire for revenge took root in his heart. He was given the chance to cultivate, unleashing the latent madness within, and an insatiable seed of blood began to grow inside him. What initially seemed like justice quickly degenerated into a ruthless ascension, where his humanity faded, transforming into evil. The fate of men lies in the earth, but their true nature is revealed in the blood they spill.

He was never meant to know me. Sebastian Montague. Calculated. Unforgiving. Powerful. Ruthless. The kind of man whose name alone makes the world tremble. Our lives should never have crossed. But when they did, it wasn’t by accident—it was a trap. A game I didn’t understand, set by enemies I couldn’t see. He believes I’ve wronged him in the worst way possible. He’s wrong—at least, I think he is. The truth is a shadow, slipping further away every time I try to grasp it. Now, I’m caught in his web. Every step I take, every breath I draw, only pulls me deeper into his darkness. He’s a man who doesn’t forgive, who never forgets. And yet, behind the fury in his eyes, I see something else. A pull I can’t explain. A danger I can’t escape. But there’s more at stake here than either of us realise. The secrets that brought us together could destroy more than just our lives. The pieces are falling, and the game is far from over. This is a story of lies and vengeance. Of obsession and betrayal. Of truths hidden so deep, they may never surface. And it’s only the beginning.

Am Xishui-Fluss lebte eine Familie mit dem Nachnamen Ruo, die so viel Pech hatte, dass es schien, als sei das Unglück von ihrer Seele besessen. Während andere Familien reiche Ernten einfuhren, erntete die Familie Ruo nicht ein einziges Korn. Ihr angepflanztes Gemüse wurde von Insekten aufgefressen, ihre Hühner bekamen die Hühnerpest, ihre Schweine die Schweinepest... Obwohl der Haushalt voller starker Männer war, waren sie entweder verrückt, verkrüppelt oder blind... Aus einer Familie mit guten Aussichten wurde die ärmste im Umkreis von zehn Meilen. Das Einzige, worum die anderen die Familie Ruo beneideten, waren ihre blühenden männlichen Mitglieder! Die alte Dame der Familie Ruo hatte sechs Söhne zur Welt gebracht, die ihr dann vier Enkel schenkten. Sie träumte Tag und Nacht davon, eine Enkelin zu haben. Als sie endlich ein Enkelkind bekam, war das Kind zu ihrem Entsetzen geistig behindert: Mit über drei Jahren konnte es immer noch nicht sprechen oder gehen, konnte nicht einmal essen oder sich ohne Hilfe erleichtern. Alle dachten, die Familie Ruo würde ihr Schicksal in diesem Leben nicht mehr wenden! Bis das halb so alte, dreijährige, geistig behinderte Kind plötzlich rief: "Mama..." Der Himmel begann sich zu verändern. Die Welt begann sich geheimnisvoll zu verändern. Im Hof der Familie Ruo waren über Nacht die Kakis reif geworden. Das Gemüse auf den Feldern, das von den Insekten fast kahlgefressen worden war, wurde üppig und grün. Die alte Henne, die noch nie Eier gelegt hatte, begann plötzlich zu legen... Während andere vor einer Hungersnot standen, war die Kornkammer der Familie Ruo voll. Der älteste Sohn war nicht mehr verrückt, der zweite Sohn war nicht mehr verkrüppelt, der dritte Sohn war nicht mehr blind... Die alte Dame der Familie Ruo stemmte die Hände in die Hüften und lachte herzhaft in den Himmel: "Wer sagt denn, dass meine Xuanbao ein Dummkopf ist? Sie ist eindeutig ein Schatz an Segnungen!" (Dies ist ein Bauernroman mit einem Hauch von Feencharme, in dem die weibliche Hauptfigur in einem früheren Leben eine gerade erwachte Taglilie war, die sich als Mensch reinkarniert hat).

Fan translation If you wish to support my work head Ko-fi.com/samowek https://discord.gg/eXsm6WsQE6 ----------------------------------------------- Though it may be a dream weathered, crumpled, fading, I held on without surrender. Through each repeated day, running toward tomorrow’s light, I became a knight, resolute and bright.

Though it may be a dream weathered, crumpled, fading, I held on without surrender. Through each repeated day, running toward tomorrow’s light, I became a knight, resolute and bright.

Lila Dawson believed she was no longer affected by heartbreak following her breakup with billionaire hotel tycoon Max Edwards. After signing the divorce papers, she left and was prepared to begin her new life. However, half a year later, a legal error revealed that their marriage was never legally dissolved. Max pleads with Lila to maintain the facade of a happy marriage for a crucial business agreement, and she reluctantly agrees. Residing once more in the same house, old emotions resurface, as do previous hurts. Max is committed to winning her back, however, Lila is hesitant to believe he won't hurt her heart once more. Could this unexpected meeting be their opportunity for a fresh start, or just setting them up for more heartache?

Summoned by the Goddess to save her fading world. He battled for years in a war against the forces of darkness, ultimately standing as the lone survivor from both factions after vanquishing the Demon-God. After destroying the enemy, the Goddess descended to the physical plain, and Sol, having endured horrors beyond hell, is rewarded. Captivated by his strength, the Goddess Ikaris binds herself to him in a slave pact, a pact he finds acceptable since her only desire is to serve him. That was supposed to be the end, but they both got summoned again to another world almost as soon as they returned to his own. This time around, Sol refuses his role as hero. Unable to find rest he will the pantheon of gods in a quest to become the strongest being in existence, carried by his slave who took his place as hero, battles await and secrets of old begin to scurry into the light when the world as he knows it begins expanding beyond the visible horizons of reality and deep into the fringes of eternal darkness. Terrible consequences lay beyond the borders of the known.

In a world of never ending battle and chaos a young and powerful King,Arkan Valtherion possessing unmatched strength and intelligence defeated the entire World and converted it into one kingdom eternis.after he fulfilled his dream the thrill of conquest and living faded away inside arkan he was betrayed by the nobles of eternis he reincarnated with his wife seraphina Valtherion into the future after 500 years hoping to find some new challenges.their journey is full of challenges,mysteries and dark secrets of the World that they unravel

A forceful marriage tied her up in a facade of a contract to him. What seemed like a bond of love ended up being a result of hatred. A mere devil's pawn, she thought to herself. Filled with nothing but hatred, remorse, and regret. Unknown to her, he loved her with all his broken pieces. She regretted the day she signed those papers, and he regretted the day he let her go. She loved him. He loved her. As simple as it is, it is as complicated as that. Ever laid an eye on something and, without worrying about the price, laid a tag on it? Well, meet "Madelyn Davis!!!" Madelyn was an optimistic, beautiful girl who had just experienced a bad incident. She had to work many jobs to make a living, but due to difficulties, she was still happy and optimistic. Ever had a beautiful family, a beautiful life, and watched later in front of you, life by life? Losing everything little by little, "Alexander Byron" had an ideal life. From that breathtaking face of his to a wealthy lifestyle and the perfect family, he watched them all fade away. One fatal accident, and he's bound to a wheelchair. Having no room for emotions any longer. Madelyn Davis thought her husband was a disabled man, but she didn't expect that he was not only healthy, but also almost almighty. She thought he disliked her, but she didn't know that he had a crush on her for many years. She thought he had no sexual ability, so she wouldn't be bothered by sex, but she didn't expect him to want to have sex with her every night... Then she realized that she was so stupid! Life is always full of surprises. She just wanted to settle down as his wife in this arranged marriage, but from the moment he reached out to help her, the destiny bond had tied their lives together. The ghost of the past, the conspiracy of that uptown society was easy to split them apart? Both of them found the light of life in each other, relying on each other to overcome the storm. "Ms Madelyn, marrying you is the best thing in my life." "Mr Byron, I'm willing to love you for the rest of my life.”

Staring into the endless abyss, a speck of light made its first decision. Changing, twisting, and shifting its form, it would become the hands that would shape eternity. Reaching into the chaos of nothing, it could feel the draw of reality. Interpreting the countless dominoes lined up before it, the hands pulled. Then it all came tipping over. Endless causality and unending outcome. Being pushed away by the expanding force, the speck faded into the night.

A boy named Rin who's a former Quincy trains to become a SoulReaper and regain his Quincy powers as a bonus. In his prisuit of doing so meets the SoulReapers Shizu&Carri and the 13 Cort Squad Captains now that Ren has been found and met them how will Rin adpte in the Soul Society @ the SoulReaper Academy find out what will happen. So release your Shekai , use FlashStep and cast Kedo and cast your votes on this story.

A fragile peace unites the seven empires, kept on the brink of chaos by precarious alliances and hidden ambitions. But beneath this facade of equilibrium, the struggle for power rumbles on. Zikron, heir to the prestigious Zeta family, enters the Academy of the Seven Stars, where future leaders and warriors are trained. It's here that rivalries are revealed, alliances broken and ambitions brought to light. But this is only the first step on a path strewn with trials, where every victory can conceal a betrayal, and where the slightest misstep can prove fatal. In a world where peace is but a breath before the storm, who will dare to rise to the top and risk everything to make history?

Everywhere suddenly became quiet, as if the music was fading. I forcefully broke free from the anonymous strong grip and turned to see who it was. Surprisingly, it was Jesse, and he had the same weird black eyes as the other guy. "Jesse?" I asked almost in a whisper, slowly moving backward. His eyes gradually returned to normal. "What the heck are you doing up here?" he asked, alarmed, peering through the walls to see if the scary guy had stepped out. Consumed with fear, I asked with a trembling voice, "What the fuck are you, and who was that?" "The guy you saw is Nemus," he replied. "He's a vampire." Stunned, I looked at him, unable to process what I had just heard. "A vam... pire?" updated daily.

An ordinary girl with an ordinary life. Although she was an outcast in her school, she doesn't care. "Screw it all!" she said. Until the dream changed her life forever, claiming the lives of those dear to her.

In the kingdom of Arvalis, Princess Althea carries the burden of a fading crown and a legacy tied to the whispers of an ancient goddess. Fierce and independent, she wields her sword to protect her people, but her fiery spirit clashes with the weight of tradition. When Kaelion, a wandering swordsman with secrets of his own, crosses her path, their fates entwine in a chaotic bond of opposition and unity. Together, they must uncover the truth of a magical threat that could destroy their kingdom, even as the flames of their twin souls threaten to consume them both. In Whispers of Flame and Starlight, love and destiny collide as Althea discovers that forging her own path may be the kingdom’s only hope.

The vast earth is shrouded in mystery, and the future hangs on the brink of change. Amid the swirling chaos, dragons and serpents rise—who will claim the mantle of the True Dragon, and who will fade as a mere serpent? Or perhaps, beneath the heavens, could all living beings have the potential to ascend as dragons? The imperial court, the martial sects of the jianghu, immortal cultivators beyond the mortal world, ancient noble clans, barbarian tribes, demon gods, spirit races, and the forgotten arts of primordial witchcraft—countless powers collide, their fates intertwined in an intricate web of destiny and ambition.

You are the player who chooses their path. Whatever you choose you will become strong in this world. as it is. you can cheat, lie, but one thing you can't do. All that you know is true and all that you remember will fade within time. remember yourself and your choices. because you are the player and this is very simple. Survive.

Revered deities who once guided and protected Unia have vanished, plunging the world into unprecedented chaos. As mortals accustomed to divine oversight struggle to adapt, a swarm of destructive creatures emerges, threatening to ravage this once harmonious world. Unia's fading hope rests in a small, vulnerable heart, the last bearer of a divine lineage. To love or despise, to betray or protect, to kill or to sacrifice for this heart—the fate of the world hinges on the decisions of those surrounding it.

In a world ravaged by monstrous manarites, humanity clings to survival. A breakthrough discovery - the ability to harness manarite power within their genes - offers a glimmer of hope. However, this newfound strength comes at a cost, blurring the lines between human and beast. Kai is no stranger to loss. Scarred by the brutal murder of his family at the hands of a monstrous manarite, he is driven by an unrelenting vendetta to hunt down and kill the creature that took everything from him. On the day he is to receive his manarite core, Kai’s life takes a dark turn when he is bound to a shadow-shrouded core—a heretic power that twists the very fabric of light and darkness Now, thrust into the enigmatic NYX Academy, a place where shadows hold secrets and light is a weapon, Kai's quest for vengeance becomes even more perilous. The academy is a labyrinth of rivalries, secret factions, and ancient prophecies, where the powerful seek to manipulate Kai’s unique abilities for their own ends. As he struggles to master the shadows within, he discovers that his enemies are not just the monstrous beasts outside the academy, but the darkness lurking within the very walls—and his own heart.

Ethan Collins has always felt out of place, even though he's surrounded by wealth. Raised in a family that values privacy over pride, he has no idea just how rich he really is. On his first day of high school, Ethan meets Jack, a charismatic new friend who quickly becomes popular and a potential rival. But it's Lily Parker, the quiet, troubled girl who always seems to be on the edge of tears, who catches Ethan's eye.

[Synopsis] In a dark, underground basement, a spooky old man's voice sent shivers down my spine. "You're gonna meet your end, hahaha," he taunted, before lunging at me with a sword, slashing the air, and spattering my throat with red drops. "We'll see," I defiantly whispered, my last words fading as I drifted into darkness. Suddenly, I woke up in a bustling tavern filled with laughter and clinking glasses. A captivating lady stood before me, her beauty clashing with her angry expression, ready to disrupt the cheerful mood. "Don't stalk me," she snapped, giving me a harsh look before storming out of the tavern. Am I stuck in some kind of game? My common sense shattered, leaving me questioning my reality. ------------------------------------------- [A/N: Give it a read, buddy; you won't regret it.] [Discord Server Link: https://discord.com/invite/4gVfcaePJS]

When reality and fantasy merge, the line between them fades. The ordinary world changes as myths and dreams come to life, making the impossible feel real, And where dangers are threating human kind existence.

In a world dominated by the relentless pursuit of cultivation and power, Alex, the scorned heir of a fallen noble family, is born with a dark fate—cursed to remain weak and unloved. Disowned and exiled into the treacherous wilderness, he faces a childhood marred by betrayal, conflict, and suffering. Yet, beneath his frail exterior lies an indomitable spirit fueled by a thirst for vengeance. Alex’s destiny takes a drastic turn when he stumbles upon an ancient artifact hidden within a mystical space, housing the soul of a long-forgotten demonic overlord. This encounter ignites a profound metamorphosis, granting him forbidden cultivation techniques, the power to manipulate blood, and access to long-lost abilities like soul manipulation and time control. As he embarks on his journey to power, Alex endures excruciating trials of body tempering, deceptive strategies using clones, and the mastery of spatial and time magic. Ruthlessly seizing control over magical beasts and mercenaries, he manipulates entire sects through mind control and cunning deception. His rise through a society built on strength is meteoric, and he hides his true abilities behind multiple facades, becoming both feared and reviled. Haunted by the betrayals of his past, Alex’s ruthless decisions stem from deep-seated resentment. Yet, as prophecy intertwines with his journey, he discovers the true role he plays in shaping the world’s fate. As he battles immortal cultivators and confronts tribal societies, Alex forges a path toward godhood. With timelines converging and secrets of his past life unveiled, Alex prepares for an inevitable war, aspiring not just to ascend beyond mortality but to rewrite the very fabric of existence. Betrayals, cultivation wars, and heavenly clashes await as he transitions from a powerless outcast to an eternal villain, feared across realms. In his quest for dominion over the world and beyond, every step in Alex's cultivation journey is marked by cruelty, schemes, and bloodshed.

Merlin Asher was a young man who died in another world, only to awaken in the quiet heart of Storshallow—a city of whispered cults, mechanical wonders, and ancient secrets best left unspoken. Bound to a new identity and equipped with the memories of the body he now inhabits, Merlin strives to fit seamlessly into the life of a modest boarding-house assistant, concealing the extraordinary circumstances of his arrival. As he carries out his daily tasks and navigates the delicate expectations of Mistress Halewick’s establishment, he becomes increasingly aware that Storshallow’s elegant streets and tidy facades hide shadows far older and deeper than he first imagined. When a traveling scholar named Master Wintrell arrives, seeking forbidden knowledge in one of the city’s most enigmatic repositories—the Eightfold Library—Merlin is drawn further into a subtle web of mysteries. Fragments of occult symbols and unsettling echoes from the boarding house cellar suggest that the hum of everyday routine conceals a realm of hidden artifacts, strange deities, and grand cosmic machinations. Caught between his unassuming role and a burning need to understand the secret currents of this new world, Merlin sets forth on a journey of quiet inquiry, determined to unravel the truth without attracting the wrong kind of attention. In a land where the holy and the horrifying sometimes share the same shrines, Merlin must tread carefully, forging a new destiny before the Ethereal Veil that lies beyond human sight swallows him whole.

This is a story about the day in the Life of a Futanari named Anglea. She is a loner that has no Friends. Her entire life, she has been segregated due to her Herophrodite status. After years of verbal bullying, she has decided to end the meek facade. Her natural personality decided to take over. Something happens, and her plans move forward faster than she ever planned. This is for advertisement purposes. Amazon link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B096QTS87W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Life+of+a+dominant+Futanari&qid=1623005605&sr=8-1 Support me at Patreon.com/Madjic

Love? I hear that word everyday. It's already sickening to my ears. It seems that the word "love" has been so overused, that the real meaning has faded away. What is love? Ella, a fourteen years old over thinker and introvert in the eleventh grade questions love. She creates a quest for herself to find love. Does she? Read what's love? and find out.

I slammed my fists against my temples, the pain shooting through my skull like a jagged lightning bolt. "What's wrong with you, Hailey?" I screamed, my voice echoing off the hospital room walls. "Why can't you remember? Just remember who you were!" The machines surrounding me sprang to life, their beeps and alarms blaring in a cacophony of sound. My heart rate spiked, and my hormones surged, sending my body into a frenzy. Suddenly, a flurry of white coats burst into the room. Nurses rushed to my side, their faces etched with concern. One of them quickly injected a sedative into my IV, and I felt my eyelids growing heavy. As the darkness closed in, I caught a glimpse of the nurses' worried faces, their mouths moving in slow motion as they spoke words I couldn't quite hear. The machines continue to beep and whirl, their sounds fading into the distance as I succumbed to the darkness.

When Hoshino Gen opened his eyes, he discovered he had transmigrated into a parallel world where he seemed to be living the life of a winner: affluent and successful parents, a lavish mansion, and a sister who was a wildly popular idol. Yet, beneath this picture-perfect facade, unsettling cracks in the idyllic daily life began to surface.