Chords Of With A Smile

In a small town where the days pass slowly and jasmine petals fall with the wind, Anya, a quiet and observant girl, lives her life between pages of poetry and the hush of loneliness. Her world is muted—until she meets Oriana, the radiant, effortlessly charming girl whose smile could make the sun shy. When fate places them in the same classroom, their hearts begin to stir—first like the rustle of dry leaves in early summer, then like monsoon rain on a forgotten rooftop. As the seasons turn, so too do their feelings blossom. What begins as stolen glances and shared umbrellas grows into something fragile and deep—a love wrapped in quiet moments, soft laughter, and aching honesty. But love is never simple. Oriana carries a past filled with silences and shadows she cannot always name, while Anya must confront the fear of wanting something the world may never fully understand. Together, they learn that love is not always loud—it is in the way someone waits, in the warmth of a shared meal, in the unspoken promise of “I’m here.” Her Smile, My Season is a tender coming-of-age romance about two girls finding each other in a world that doesn’t always know how to hold them. It is a story of soft hands reaching through fear, of healing in sunlight, and of a love that blooms like frangipani after the rain.

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.

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

She smiled as the world burned. He watched, bound by duty and the weight of justice. Selene Blackwell, 24, the youngest inmate to be thrown into Redboiler Prison — a maximum-security prison where only the worst of monsters are kept. They called her a psychopath. But Chief Caelum Rothwell sees something else. Beneath her cunning grin and mocking eyes, he finds a story buried in blood and fire — and something far more dangerous: a reason. Trained in rules, discipline, and the cold hands of military law, Caelum never thought he’d bend. Not for anyone. Not even her. But when a spark blooms between the sinner and the one sworn to lock her away, boundaries blur. Truths unravel. And love begins to rot the bars they built between them. One smile can rewrite a sentence. One lie can trigger a war. In a prison where secrets fester and the law is absolute, how far will you go to save the woman the world has already condemned?

Xu Meilin was born into a family that never wanted her. Ignored by her mother, scorned by her sisters, and invisible to her father, she learned to live in silence, and smile through the pain. On her twentieth birthday, she lit her own candle in a dark apartment, whispering wishes no one would hear. Then she met Li Zeyan, the man who ruled the city from a throne of ice. A CEO feared for his cold gaze, sharper words, and complete lack of mercy. To him, emotions were liabilities. Love was weakness. And people? Tools to be used or discarded. But Meilin… she didn’t beg. She didn’t flatter. She didn’t fear him. She smiled. And somehow, that smile began to haunt him. Drawn into his ruthless world, Meilin discovers secrets darker than anything she’s ever known. And as Zeyan finds himself falling for the one woman who refuses to break, the question becomes: Can light survive inside the heart of darkness? Or will love be just another thing Li Zeyan destroys?

In the kingdom of Zhora, legends tell of the Core of Muri Khan ;a hidden relic deep in an ancient jungle, said to grant unimaginable power and awaken pure goodness in its bearer. Aren, known as the Laughing Blade, is a fearless warrior with a sharp tongue and a mysterious weapon called the Smiling Sword. As he levels up through dangerous ranks, his sword transforms, pushing him closer to becoming the Great Sword Champion. Aren’s mission becomes even more tangled when he meets Valerie, a strong yet secretive fighter. She’s desperate to save her little sister, who’s been captured by the cruel Warden of Silence. Together, Aren and Valerie face monstrous beasts, deadly traps, and rival hunters, each step pushing Aren’s skills , and their trust in each other ; to the limit. In the end, Aren must fight to get Valerie’s sister back from the Warden of Silence first, and only then continue on to retrieve the Muri Khan to save the kingdom. Their journey is more than a battle for strength; it’s a fight for hope, loyalty, and the true meaning of a hero’s heart.

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

A delicate, emotionally powerful modern romance, Chords of You examines the relationship between a quietly resolute admirer and a world-weary musician. Top charting singer-songwriter Rhett Calloway has lost the spark that once gave music life. He meets soft-spoken aspirational writer June Marlowe during the last performance of his acoustic tour; her poignant letter helps him to remember why he first began singing. Her candor brings something buried deep inside him—a need for actual connection—to life.

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.

Just days before her Long awaited wedding, Emily Westwood discovers her fiancé in bed with her best friend. Heartbroken and devastated, she walks away from everything—into the arms of a mysterious, dangerously powerful stranger. One night. No promises. But when that night turns into an entangled fate, Emily is pulled into a world of secrets, revenge, and a man who just might break her… or rebuild her.

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?

Anya Petrova, a cybersecurity savant with a wit as sharp as her coding skills, lives by her own rules, preferring the company of algorithms to people. Her latest obsession: a digital anomaly rumored to be the key to an ancient, hidden network. Her hunt leads her to an exclusive, bizarre art auction, where the price of admission is a secret and the art itself seems to hum with an unsettling energy. Enter Kaelen Thorne, a man whose charm is as disarming as his presence is mysterious. He moves through the shadows of the elite world Anya despises, his motives as opaque as the auction's most coveted piece. Their paths collide when the auction descends into a chaotic, clown-themed "performance art" heist that quickly spirals into genuine horror. As the lines between comedy and terror blur, Anya and Kaelen are forced into an uneasy alliance, navigating a labyrinth of bizarre threats and unsettling revelations. "The Serpent's Smile" is a rollercoaster ride through a world where ancient secrets clash with modern tech, where laughter can turn to screams in an instant, and where the most dangerous game is played with human hearts. It's a story of unexpected connections, chilling mysteries, and the hilarious, terrifying, and sometimes tender moments that unfold when two unlikely heroes find themselves at the center of a conspiracy far older and darker than they could have imagined.

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.

It’s just one year. No love. No feelings. Just a contract... right?” When Aria West, a struggling waitress drowning in debt and desperation, is offered $250,000 to marry a man she’s never met, she thinks it's a cruel joke. But when that man turns out to be Damon Knight—a cold, dangerously handsome billionaire—she realizes it’s real... and terrifying. For Damon, marriage is a business transaction. To keep his company and silence scandal, he needs a wife. Fast. No love, no intimacy—just appearances. For Aria, it’s a lifeline. A way out. But once vows are exchanged and the media starts watching, their fake marriage begins to feel a little too real. With each heated glance, each staged kiss, and each night under the same roof, pretending gets harder—and hearts start to blur. But Damon has secrets. Aria has wounds. And contracts don’t protect hearts. > He promised her security. She promised to feel nothing. Neither expected to fall. But when lies begin to feel like truth… who breaks first?

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

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

Born into a noble family, Aiden was marked by a deadly curse—feared, used, and ultimately abandoned by his own blood. Branded a monster, he was left to die. But years later, the boy they cast away returns, no longer a victim… but the master of the power they once exploited. And this time, he’s not here to beg for love—he’s here to choose justice… or vengeance

⚠️ Disclaimer: This story contains themes such as childhood abuse, trauma, mental health struggles, and emotional pain. It is inspired by real-life experiences, told through fictional storytelling to raise awareness, spark healing, and give voice to silent suffering. This novel does NOT promote or glorify abuse, violence, or trauma. Reader discretion is advised. ✨ Synopsis: Born into celebration, Siya was adored like a goddess. But life was never as perfect as it seemed. Behind her family's smiling faces were secrets, silence, and shadows she was too young to understand. From betrayal, abuse, and emotional chaos to nights spent begging for peace—Siya grew up learning to smile while silently breaking. But just when she thought her past had taken everything, he arrived. Ruhan—charming, gentle, protective. A boy who didn’t flinch at her truth. A boy whose love felt like healing. A love so pure, it made her believe again. But can love survive everything? Or will her past destroy the only person who truly chose her? This is not just a story of pain. It’s a story of survival. Of healing. Of the kind of love every broken heart dreams of.

Lu Tong spent seven years studying medicine in the mountains, but upon returning home, he found everything had changed. His eldest sister, a victim of foul play, met a tragic end. His elder brother, wrongfully imprisoned, languished in dungeons. His father journeyed to the capital to seek justice, only to meet a watery demise on the road. His mother, driven to madness overnight, perished in flames. Lu Tong packed his medical kit and headed to the capital of Jingzhou. 'Debts must be repaid, and lives must be avenged! 'If there's no judge, then I'll be the judge from Hell!' In the capital, noble families faced successive tragedies, Commander Pei Yunxing quietly investigated the matter, And suspicions fell on a young woman from the Renxin Medical Hall. However... Before he could find evidence, The girl made her move against him first.

The tale of a grim reaper who hates humans and a human who fell in love with him. From a really young age, Asahi Sato had always been beside Akira's side. They grew up together and faced all hardships together. Akira thought their friendship would last a lifetime but he didn't expect his life to be cut so short by that very friend. Logically speaking, their friendship did last a lifetime but only for Akira. As if having a secret affair with Akira's fiance wasn't enough, Sato also went ahead and killed Akira in order to steal the company. For the first and the last time in his life, Akira felt what it was like to be betrayed by the one you trust the most and the feeling was certainly not that amusing. Even after death, when the Grim Reaper who was in charge of him gave him a wish, Akira didn't hesitate to waste that wish on Sato. "Help me solve my murder." "I want to understand where everything went wrong.” "I want to know why Sato suddenly turned on me and I want to know why my fiance joined him.” Unfortunately, for the poor fellow, the grim reaper in charge of him was not a man who liked to be troubled and it seemed that nobody had ever taught him how to smile. "Tch- So much extra work! Can't you just pass away in peace?" "..." Read on more to know how Akira uncovered the mysterious circumstances behind his death and begged God to change his beloved Grim reaper's fate. __________________________________________ I hope you enjoy!~ __________________________________________ BL||Romance||Grimreaper||Revenge||Fashion||CEO||Secondchance||Fantasy||Fluff||Mystery|| Art by: Cherlyswan.

Dios ha muerto o solo nos abandono.

Lucian, a thousand-year-old vampire king, rules with ruthless power over a dark and dangerous world. As secrets unfold and enemies close in, he must confront the blood-soaked legacy of his past and the deadly future awaiting him.

A sudden invitation to a prestigious college in a tourist country leads to an unassuming Adi discovering the truth of what lies beneath this display of courtesy. With the secrets of an entire country revealed, how much truth a man can take will determine the odds of his survival.

Sixteen-year-old Lin Shuyao woke up after an accident to find her world completely turned upside down—literally. She had transmigrated into ancient times and awoke in a small, broken, and deserted cottage. And the seer audacity of the people to call her a jinx and throw pebbles at her!! Survival should be possible, right? Maybe she has a superpower... or a magical space filled with endless supplies? Reality hit hard when she discovered her space contained nothing but books. But knowledge is the greatest power of all! She's determined to cherish this life. But how come she found herself in between four men?

[Warning: This novel features Mature Content 18+] Separating from her mother after 11 years brought out a lot of change in Ayana. Her cheerful self was gone, she was quieter and reversed. When she thought everything would change for the better, she was betrothed to a vampire. It was a political marriage. If that was not the worst, that man hated humans. The rumors said he killed humans just for pleasure. Just when Ayana thought she was ready, life gives her another surprise, her husband is a handsome swindler that likes to aggravate her with his sweet talk. He is an expert actor who likes to pretend his love for her. Can she resist her husband's charm and walk out of the marriage with an intact heart? Excerpt: “I will go first. I, Luca Winter, would assist and help Ayana Winter on her revenge plan and would never harm and hurt her. In return, I will ask for something Ayana Winter possesses and she had to give it to me willingly as the payment of my help.” Luca said casually. Ayana frowned as she looked at Luca. “Is it my father's journal?" Ayana said as she looked at the man, voicing her suspicion. Ayana noticed as the man's smile freeze for a millisecond. The man tried to act casual, but Ayana has got her answer. Ayana smiled as she finally got the response. The man was after her father’s mysterious journal. “I will give it to you if it is on my hand,” Ayana said still with a smile on her face, "and if not, you would have to ask for another thing with a similar value, take it or leave it." In her heart, Ayana promised to herself that she would never claim the book as hers, therefore Luca would never have a chance to claim it as his. She cannot believe the man, but she knew she needed his help if she wanted to make evident progress in her plan.

In the forgotten outskirts of Kurohana City, a chilling legend whispers through alleyways and dreams — of a being that smiles in the dark. When 17-year-old Rei Kazuki starts seeing twisted grins in mirrors and shadows that follow him too closely, he believes he’s losing his mind. But the truth is far worse. The Smiling Shadow — a primordial entity long erased from history — has chosen him. Bound by an ancient curse, Rei is thrust into a hidden war between cursed bloodlines, rogue exorcists, and eldritch beasts that dwell beneath the surface of reality. As the line between dream and nightmare fades, Rei must confront a question no one dares to ask: What happens when the darkness starts to smile back? Some doors should never be opened. Some names should never be remembered. And some smiles… should never be seen. A/N: I will be posting this novel on RoyalRoad.com

Detective Nathaniel Mercer is thrust into the darkest corners of New York City when a series of unsettling murders begin. Victims are left with a grotesque, unnatural smile carved into their faces, a chilling signature that earns the killer a terrifying moniker: "The Grinner." As the body count rises and the bizarre smile becomes more precise, Nate and his enigmatic partner, Victor Hale, find themselves battling a killer who seems to be playing a twisted, psychological game. The investigation leads them through the city's murky underworld and into a labyrinth of hidden truths. Nate soon realizes that the Grinner's motives are far more complex and personal than a simple murder spree, forcing him to confront a dark secret from his own past that he thought was buried forever. As the line between hunter and hunted blurs, Nate uncovers a shocking conspiracy that reaches far beyond a single killer, revealing a clandestine operation with roots deep within the system. With time running out, Nate must expose the architects behind this horrifying project before its sinister agenda consumes everything he knows, and the Grinner's legacy becomes a global nightmare.

Reina Aizawa thought she knew everything about her cheerful, kind stepbrother Alex — the boy who made everyone laugh, whose red and blue eyes shimmered with life. But on the last day of their second year in high school… he took his own life. Her world shattered. Months pass, but Reina can't let go. Then one night, standing in Alex’s empty room, something strange happens — time rewinds. She wakes up, once again, at the start of her second year. Given a second chance, Reina is determined to find out what broke Alex inside. But as she draws closer to the truth, she also finds herself falling for the boy doomed to disappear. Can she save him? Or will loving him be the final tragedy? dropped

2033, Some say the sky fell, some say the gods descended themselves, and some say the gates to hell opened. I on the other hand, just like many others was forced to play this damn game by the overlord leeches of fun and all, they wanted fun and entertainment and people to die. We all got our chances and only those survived who were good enough.