Devil Smile

When Dirga signs a mysterious contract, his world is turned upside down. Shadows stretch, reality bends, and he’s thrown into a brutal game where power means survival — and the cost is everything. Guided by a devil with a smile too wide and a past too deep, Dirga must train body, mind, and soul in a realm where death is never far and every choice echoes beyond comprehension. Armed with evolving powers and a weapon tied to his very will, he steps into a world ruled by chaos, facing monsters, trials, and truths that were never meant to be uncovered. But in a game designed by devils, with rules no one fully understands — how far can conviction carry a man who fights not to conquer… but to protect? Our milestone 60 Power Stones = 1 bonus chapter 120 Collections = 1 bonus chapter 30 Reviews + Comments (non-spam) = 1 bonus chapter 6 Golden ticket = 1 bonus chapter

He was power. He was silence. He was a storm dressed in suits and shadows. Li Zeyan, the cold and feared CEO of Li Corporation, lived with a heart sealed in ice, untouched by love, unreachable by warmth. His past was blood-stained, buried in secrets no one dared to uncover. He never cared to be understood. Until she walked in, smiling. Xu Meilin, the unwanted daughter of a prestigious family, traded like property into a marriage neither she chose nor understood. Fragile on the outside, yet burning with quiet strength, she didn’t scream. She didn’t fight. She smiled... even when her world collapsed. Thrown into a cold marriage with a man who looked at her like she didn’t exist, Meilin never asked for his love. But her kindness began to haunt him. Her calm presence began to tear through his walls. And her smile? It reached places he thought were long dead. He gave her a black card as a leash. She used it as a key. To walk into his world. To touch his wounds. To love his darkness. But behind that calm smile, Meilin was breaking. Behind that cold gaze, Zeyan was burning. And when secrets from their pasts collide, kidnappings, betrayal, family wars, blood, and sacrifice, love might not be enough to save them. Yet she still smiles... Even as his world burns. Even when she becomes the flame. This is not just a love story. It’s a war between silence and healing. Between power and vulnerability. Between a smile... and a darkness that never asked to be loved.

At a prestigious university in New York, psychology major Lena Hartley meets William Langston, a charismatic and sophisticated star of the art department. With his poetic charm and perfect manners, William seems like he stepped straight out of a romance novel. It doesn’t take long before Lena falls head over heels—and slowly opens up every part of herself to him. But the deeper she falls, the more suffocated she feels. Beneath William’s gentle exterior lies quiet control—he isolates her from others, monitors her phone, and dictates her social life. “I’m only doing this because I care,” he says with that ever-so-gentle smile. Just as Lena prepares to end the relationship, she discovers she’s pregnant. William is ecstatic. He promises to change, and for a while, their fragile relationship finds new peace. But it’s only the beginning of something far darker. After a sudden and suspicious miscarriage, William insists Lena "recover" at a secluded countryside estate. When she wakes up, she’s locked inside. He tells her, “This is our home now. I’m protecting you—from the world.” To everyone else, Lena is on a sabbatical abroad, grieving the loss of her child. In reality, she’s disappeared without a trace. During her captivity, Lena discovers the horrifying truth—William suffers from dissociative identity disorder, and she’s not the first person he’s tried to "love." Meanwhile, her aloof future stepbrother Sebastian has been quietly investigating William’s past, driven by a mysterious grudge that links the two men in ways Lena never imagined. When the truth is finally revealed, Lena realizes she didn’t meet William by chance. She was chosen—carefully, deliberately, and long before she ever knew his name. And the one man she never thought would save her… might be her only chance at freedom— and maybe even love.

Orion was a homeless orphan living in the human settlement Central. The boy was, for lack of a better word, stupid—not because he lacked intelligence (no, he was actually pretty normal intellectually speaking), but what else would you call a person who smiled after getting beat to a pulp?! Stupid! STUPID THROUGH AND THROUGH! With his luck too, he was constantly getting beaten—punched by thieves, punched by beggars, punched by beggar thieves! But somehow, as long as he came out alive by the end, he thought it was a win. To him, the thrill of throwing himself into a helpless situation and coming out on top was exhilarating—the adrenaline pumping through his veins, the sweat running down his skin, the body aching from overuse. It was all so miserable, but somehow, when everything passed, he felt a rush of exstasy that surpassed all pain endured. Until the day came when he was met with a truly terrifying enemy. But he was used to it—steadying his resolve, analyzing the environment, and planning how to survive. But there was no surviving then. There was only death, and that was what awaited him. So he died… But he lived. And now, he was faced with two options for the future: help save humanity from doom, or aid its destruction. Note 1: HEAVILY inspired by Shadow Slave, this novel is an attempt at giving G3's masterpiece some of my own ideas. Not tagged as fanfiction because the story doesn’t happen in the same universe as Shadow Slave. Note 2: This storyu will skip a bit of context, but please take things at face value at first, i'll explain everything at the right time, i just don't want to give everybody walls of text of world building every 2 paragraphs.

Siddharth had nothing—no money, no status—just a heart full of love for Aadhya, his childhood friend and the sister of his best friend. But love alone doesn’t build a future. Desperate to rise from his poor beginnings, Siddharth made a mistake—one he never meant to make that brought him everything he ever dreamed of… except her.

Ethan Carter lives unseen—a tech genius buried beneath a quiet, average life. Behind closed doors, he shares an unspoken bond with Ava Montgomery, the school's golden girl. To everyone else, she's perfect. To him, she's something far more dangerous. But secrets never stay hidden forever. When loyalty, obsession, and ambition collide, Ethan must choose between remaining a shadow or stepping fully into the light. [ONLY 25 CHAPTERS]

On the first day of Alex's sophomore year in high school, the elusive company of H20 Software Corporation paid a visit. Why? You ask... Oh, it turns out that my class has been invited to playtest their latest game, Untethered. Playtest? Yes, playtest...and not enter the whole-ass game and become the godforsaken Devil Spawn. This is the tale of a sick child who yearns freedom but fails to acknowledge inevitability. ______________________________________________________________________ Volume One: Error of the World (completed) ______________________________________________________________________ PS: If you're not a fan of philosophical or existential horror, then this is for you. If you're not a fan of books that won't make you sleep at night, then this is for you. If you're a fan of good-hearted people, kindness, friendship and great love, then this is definitely for you. Do give it a try.

Isaac Hofmann. Grade 9 Hunter. No matter where he went, that title clung to him like a curse. His physical stats were barely above average. His magic capacity? Laughable. In a world where strength defined worth, Isaac was just another expendable body sent into low-tier Rifts to scrape by. He didn’t fight for glory, fame, or even hope. He fought for medical insurance. With his sister lying comatose in a private hospital and monthly bills piling up like monsters, quitting was never an option. Hunting was dangerous, humiliating, and paid next to nothing—but it was the only thing keeping her alive. So when a hidden chamber appears during a routine dungeon raid, Isaac sees a chance to earn just a little more before calling it a day. Instead, he’s betrayed by his teammates and offered as a living sacrifice. But fate doesn't let him die. Because the thing sealed beneath that altar isn't just an artifact—it’s a weapon with a mind of its own. And it's been waiting for someone just like him.

I was supposed to kill him. Instead, I stripped for him. Dante Moretti—feared mafia king, owner of Inferno, and the devil they all bow to—was my target. Cold, brutal, untouchable. I was the Bratva's weapon. Sent undercover to infiltrate his empire, seduce him, and bring him down from the inside. But I didn’t expect him to watch me like he owned me. Didn’t expect him to tie a diamond collar around my neck. And I definitely didn’t expect to fall into his bed… and deeper into his world. Now, I'm no longer just a spy. I'm his obsession. His sinner in lace. And if the truth comes out, he’ll do one of two things: Kill me. Or keep me forever. But the deeper I fall, the more I wonder— Am I still undercover? Or have I become the devil’s favorite sin?

Beneath Her Brightest Smile tells the story of a young woman who hides her fears and pain behind a radiant facade. When someone sees through her mask and challenges her to trust, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with love, vulnerability, and the courage to embrace her true self.

The unmovable fate moves closer burying the long history of the now ruined world for the birth of the new. a fate incomprehensible to the human mind begins to move once again it's direction unknown. this is the story of the movement of this unmovable fate witnessed by the man that defied death.

After Denmark’s defeat, Sweden set foot on German soil to rekindle the Protestant hope trampled by the Holy Roman Empire. Yet amid the fog of war and the endless conquest of city after city, strange whispers began to drift among the soldiers. Nights grew eerily silent, men died without any clear cause, and a dark secret slowly crept over the battlefield. Robert, a young soldier, and Paul, his loyal companion, would soon discover that their enemy was not merely swords and bullets... but something far darker—something born from humanity’s own ambitions.

Am rewriting the first 49 chapters read it "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 https://buymeacoffee.com/Pink_Petals

Rafael lives a quiet life in the city—an anonymous corporate worker, reserved, unremarkable. But behind that stillness is something deeper. Something... unnatural. Colleagues say he’s strange. Cold. Only one person really knows him: Aria, his goddaughter. The little girl he’s raised as his own, the one who brings light into his otherwise silent world. But when Aria is kidnapped by a shadowy organization linked to powerful politicians and billionaires, something inside Rafael breaks. Or perhaps… awakens. He doesn’t call the police. He doesn’t beg for help. He disappears. What follows is a brutal, methodical hunt through cities, syndicates, and locked rooms where the rich hide their sins. With each step, whispers return. Stories resurface. About a man from another life—a man who once ruled the night with blood-stained hands and vanished like a ghost. The world had forgotten his name. But now it remembers the one thing it should have never ignored: You don’t take what belongs to the Devil. ----------------------- Having enjoyed films such as The Godfather and John Wick, I have attempted to write the perfect action thriller mafia crime book. -----------------------

She smiles like everything is perfect. But behind that smile... is a girl quietly breaking. Eliana Benjamin lives her life like a puppet — saying yes when she wants to scream no, obeying rules that strangle her dreams. Her parents decide everything for her: what to wear, where to go, and even how to breathe. But inside? She's not the quiet girl everyone thinks she is. With her sarcastic inner voice, rare rebellious moments with friends, and one unexpected viral video, Eliana's carefully controlled world starts to crack. And then there's Hendrix Parker — the blind date she was supposed to ruin… but accidentally knew. He remembers her. She doesn’t. Or maybe she’s just not ready to. Behind the Perfect Smile is a romantic comedy with a twist of mystery, humor, and heartache. Watch Eliana’s messy, beautiful journey as she learns to say no... and maybe even yes to love.

A girl named Klira finds herself caught between the quiet charm of Mr. K and the bold mischief of Mr. S, as the school year unfolds and the bonds among them grew stronger. she realises she has caught feelings for both of them but she can choose only one who will it be ??? A slice-of-life story full of teens trying to make the best of school days and full of chaos and maybe a sprinkle of love

He woke up in a field. No name. No past. Just a weak sigil — barely worth recording. In a world ruled by sigils and ranked magic, Lumen shouldn't matter. But his mark moves. It whispers. And it calls itself a System — a voice only he can hear. Why does it know his name before he does? Why does it warn him of things no one else can see? And why do some monsters call him "the next" before he even learns who he is?

Ayesha believed her college life would be defined by books, friendships, and the occasional chaos of youth—until her path crossed with Veer Singhania, the aloof and intimidating student who seemed to exude control. What begins as mutual annoyance quickly evolves into a complicated entanglement when Ayesha starts receiving cryptic letters warning her to stay away from Veer. Caught between curiosity and caution, Ayesha is forced to question whether Veer is the threat she should fear—or the only person who can protect her from the one watching too closely. As secrets surface and emotions intensify, one thing becomes clear: in a world of silent glances and dangerous obsessions, every smile carries more than it reveals.

Plot Summary Lior has always painted strange things. Cities that don’t exist. People no one knows. A boy with silver eyes who smiles only in shadows. He never thought any of them were real—until that boy appears in his apartment, bleeding, beautiful, and impossible. Aven Raelthorne. A cursed immortal prince from a world long gone. Painted into life by Lior’s hands. And now… He won’t leave. Genre: BL | Modern Fantasy | Dark Romance | Fluff | Mystery | Soft Angst | Happy Ending

"You do not see the world i see." A lone figure whispered while wandering through the four corners of the world. Xu An, born in a land of ruin, where mortals and immortals are forced to share the same deep-blue skies, sets out on a journey to find his inner peace. Be it Old Devils, Ancient Saints or even Immemorial Beasts, all were but mere stones in a long and rugged path underneath his feet. Thus, under the moon's silvery shimmer, in an early winter night, a demon is born in a land of no respite. *** Hello everyone, thank you for paying a visit to this humble one's abode. I would like to say that im not a native english speaker, so sometimes there might be a few grammatical errors here and there. In case you notice some of them, please feel free to point them out. I will also be answering any questions that you might have, so long as they do not contain any thirst for spoilers! Hehe. I plan on releasing a few chapters a week, but for now, nothing is set in stone. Also, if possible, leave a review behind, it would not only help me but also other possible future readers!~

Oakley Perez is a simple girl living a simple life with her mother who wanted nothing to do with her. Despite such situations, life was going relatively well... at least up until the dreadful day when she was giving up and sold to the most ruthless and heartless man to ever walk the face of the earth; Bryce DeHaven EXCERPT: This was it. Her freedom– "I'm not sure escaping is a good idea." A voice, cold enough to freeze her entire being, cuts in behind her. She stiffens. She doesn't dare to turn around. It didn't sound like Anthony... Or Daniel. Could it be...? "T- That's not what I'm doing." She lies quickly, stammering. Silence. "Of course it isn't." He says. Ok, he was clearly judging her even though it sounded like he wasn't. His voice was just calm. Icy. Slowly, she turns around afraid of what would come next. Would she be in trouble? There he was. Him. Her Owner – she was sure of it.

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

"Haven't you heard it?" A man whispered. "This is the castle where the devil still resides."  These were the rumours in Hudson, New York. The Devil, Asmodeus, lives in an abandoned castle which no one has gone, visited for years. No one wants go there. If they do go, they don't return. The castle consumes them and swallows them. The devil rips there heart in two and curses them. The demon of lust, he would lure you toward him and them make you cry in pleasure, and then in pain. He breaks them people.  All of a sudden, there's this new teenage girl in town who also seems to be very curious about everything. When she hears about the rumours, her excitement can't be held in, and she does the worst thing possible. She steps in the Castle and finds out perhaps the talks are true. And perhaps it is not the worst thing. Perhaps, he is the broken one from decades who needs healing. He is the broken devil.

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT THIS STORY CONTAINS MENTIONS OF MURDER, TORTURE, GUNS, AND MATURE LANGUAGE. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. 18+ ONLY Betrayed. Abandoned. Shattered. Selene thought her life couldn't get any worse after her father disowned her-the same man who helped murder her mother and built a new family with her mother's greatest rival. Stripped of everything, she clung to the only person she thought still loved her-her fiancé. But when she arrived at his house, desperate for comfort, she found him tangled in bed with her half-sister. Broken beyond repair, Selene walked to the river, ready to end it all. Until he appeared. Lucian Blackwood-ruthless billionaire, enigmatic savior, and a man feared by many. He didn't just save her from drowning; he offered her something far more dangerous-power. In his world, weakness is a death sentence, and he refuses to let her remain fragile. With his guidance, Selene transforms from a shattered woman into something no one saw coming-a force to be reckoned with. Now, with Lucian at her side, Selene will make them all pay. Her father. Her half-sister. The man she once loved. They took everything from her. Now, she'll take back far more.

After colliding with a man who looks exactly like her parents’ killer, Aria’s world turns upside down. But when she learns the real murderer has surrendered, her fear turns to confusion. Forced to care for the injured stranger, she uncovers a shocking truth—he’s a werewolf. As love grows between them, dark secrets from the past resurface. Together, they must face the monster that changed Aria’s life forever… before it returns to finish what it started.