The Mask Stanley Ipkiss

Jack Turner was a normal seventeen year old boy. he went to school, had a job, and other then the fact that he lived alone in his grandpa's townhouse, he lived an ordinary life, until the day he saw something he wasn't supposed to see, in the end he lost his life. the HE brought him back to life. placing "the seal of anointing" on his left hand. now Jack finds himself dragged into the world of the supernatural. he joins the "church" a secret sect of Christianity dedicated to fighting the most fearsome paranormal threats the world has ever seen. little does Jack know that he has a destiny of biblical proportions.

Caspian inched closer until his lips were mere inches away from Davina's, reeling her in to close the nonexistent gap between their mouths. "Have you ever been kissed, Dimitri?" He asked. Before Davina could lose control after Caspian's cold lips lightly grazed hers, she pushed him away and hurriedly stood up. "My Lord, this is highly unethical!" Her real voice nearly slipped out amid the chaos. "What's unethical about this?" Caspian's face lifted to form an innocent yet devilish smile, he seemed to be enjoying the reaction he got out of her. Flustered, Davina turned her back to him and took deep breaths before speaking more composedly. "We are both men and it wasn't ethical of you to try and... kiss me." The last bit came out as a whisper blown away by the wind. Caspian's chuckle echoed through the woods as he stood up from the bench and faced Davina with a smug look on his face. "Tell me, Dimitri, was I really trying to kiss a man just now?" "W-what do you mean?" Davina stumbled backward as she stared at Caspian in shock and disbelief, unsure of what to do to save herself from that situation. "Let me rephrase my question." Caspian delicately grazed Davina's cheeks with the back of his hand. "Are you really a man?" ***** With a bounty on her head and the need for a place to stay, Davina snuck into the castle of Lendorr, posing as a man in the royal army. Luckily for her, she was able to get away with her ruse easily that is, until she met the mysterious Lord Caspian. She is tasked with being one of his guards all while trying to avoid getting caught by the man who made it his life's mission to ruin her plan. Through a twisted game of deceit, Davina is forced to make a grave choice between Love and the REAL reason why she snuck into the castle.

Hugh Rolien, the third Grand Sorcerer of Malediction, escaped his dark life from the Order of Somacht, taking his wife faraway and for a time enjoying the pleasures of life. However, in the race of life, his past caught up to him. An Arch Nightbringer contracted by the Order was sent to kill him and his wife who was pregnant with triplets. In a desperate attempt, he makes a deal with the Nightbringer to leave its seed in his children as long it doesn't kill or corrupt them, in exchange for his wife's and his life. A contract is signed, with the malignant entity vowing to reap the children at the end. The children are born, and Hugh splits them, giving them to his trusted friends to raise, away from the Order. They grow, each with his own agenda and power.... but the Order still pursues....

When divine blood flows through your veins, monsters hunts you down until you’re dead. That’s the harsh reality each demigod has to live everyday. Marina is one of them and, because of this, she had to leave her home when she was still a child. Now she has grown up and lives in the Lilies Park, a place in the Otherworld where she meets Shirei, a mysterious demigod who has no memory. Shirei will have to deal with his hidden past to understand why the gods seem to treat him like an enemy, but Marina fears that the journey will only lead to his death. Thus begins the last act of the plan of the forgotten goddess: the queen of masks. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Dalam dunia yang penuh dengan kekayaan alam yang melimpah, manusia hidup dan berkembang biak, memperluas pengetahuan, menciptakan teknologi, untuk terus bertahan hidup. Tetapi mereka tidak sendirian, terdapat beberapa makhluk buas yang menguasai berbagai habitat yang di sebut dengan Monster. Tidak ada yang mengetahui dari mana mereka berasal, mereka bahkan sudah ada sejak lama, mereka hidup, berkembang biak, dan berevolusi. Karena takut akan adanya serangangan dari monster, terbentuk lah beberapa kelompok pemburu berbakat dari berbagai wilayah yang dikenal sebagai Guardians of the Hunt untuk menjaga keseimbangan alam dan melindungi umat manusia dari ancaman Monster yang meluas. Di sebuah desa bernama Astoria, seorang pemburu muda dan bersemangat bernama Aria mendapatkan kesempatan untuk bergabung ke Guardians of the Hunt setelah menjalani ujian yang melelahkan. Bersama dengan rekan-rekannya, mereka berpetualang melintasi berbagai daerah, menghadapi Monster yang menakutkan, menguak misteri Monster kuno, dan memperkuat ikatan sebagai Hunter.

Ellie Yeo thought she could escape her one-sided love for her boss, Simon Sa, by accepting an arranged marriage to Ethan Jung. However, just when she plans to leave Simon’s world behind, he pulls her back into a whirlwind of emotions with one last business trip together. Torn between her growing attachment to Ethan and her unresolved feelings for Simon, Ellie faces her deepest emotional conflicts. As secrets unravel and difficult choices arise, Ellie must decide whether to follow her heart or break free from the man who refuses to let her go. Will she finally escape Simon’s grip, or will their twisted relationship trap her once again?

In a world ruled by chaos, endless wars, and untamed magic, a warrior emerges, determined to continually refine his own body, transforming it into an armored and lethal weapon. Painting the ground with rivers of blood at every step, Draco forges a path of destruction and glory, leaving indelible marks on a world teetering on the brink of collapse. ... Power Stones Campaign! - 100 Power Stones = 2 chapters - 500 Power Stones = 5 chapters - 1000 Power Stones = 8 chapters - 3000 Power Stones = 10 chapters ... Gift campaign! - 20 Golden Tickets = 1 chapter - Magic Castle = 5 chapters.  - Spacecraft = 15 chapters.  - Gachapon = 20 chapters.

[not a LitRPG / isekai / cultivation.] [Espionage / Slowburn / A very human story] SYNOPSIS: A child rotting on the streets was suddenly dragged into the black car of one of the many conglomerates that rule the world from the shadows. Through golden flames and swathes of blood, he was trained and experimented on to become the perfect weapon. In this ever-changing world of conspiracy and technological marvels, Test Subject 201, now called Felix, navigates the world as the experiment's sole survivor, standing as the foundation for humanity's next step in evolution.  Armed with his gun, newfound abilities, and a memento he holds dearly, he marches through the steep path of darkness and deceit, and faces off against mafia, mercenaries, and countless criminals and corporations, to enact the organization's mantra to "protect the peace.".

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.

Playing a fan game based on Naruto and selecting Suna as his designated village for extra difficulty, last thing he expected to be actually transmigrated in that Naruto world, with no knowledge of the vary world he once had. The only cheat he can rely on is the thing he has randomly selected at the the start and capability to utilise game interface.

In the mystical realm of Jianghu, an ancient prophecy whispers of the arrival of the Fox and the Dragon, two individuals destined to reshape the fate of this mystical world. As tensions rise and the balance of power begins to shift, the two of them. With the complicated pasts and uncertain futures, they together tries to find a way out. As the prophecy begins to unfold, these two individuals must confront the darkness of their own hearts and the secrets that threaten to destroy the balance of power in Jianghu. Will they be able to overcome their differences and work together to fulfill the prophecy, or will the forces of fate tear them apart?

Stanley Berkowitz is your average vertically challenged nerd with an abrasive attitude living in recluse from the outside world when his life inexplicably changes when a dimensionally displaced Succubus princess that looks eerily familiar fell through a portal and landed in his back yard. Advance chapters available on my Patreon at 'Streggaeworks'

CAN TWO WRONGS MAKE a RIGHT? Follow the journey of a girl name Angelina Jules,who turn from Angelina to lamashtu[a female demon]after she witness her parent death who were brutally killed by the enemy. Through her journey she met Oliver star the most richest and handsome man in the country who also has a secret identity called [abaddon a devil]. Oliver said possessively .."SHE'S MINE,she's too innocent for this world I want to protect her "...But is she innocent?

In the quiet darkness of the city, where shadows stretch long and secrets linger, a charming and meticulous man prowls unnoticed. By day, he’s an unassuming professional, navigating the corridors of power with ease, his impeccable manners and handsome face concealing the predator lurking beneath. By night, he dons his most dangerous mask—a façade of warmth and intrigue that draws unsuspecting victims into his carefully woven web. Obsessed with uncovering the truths hidden in human minds, he views each person as a puzzle, their fears, desires, and vulnerabilities as treasures to exploit. But when he encounters a woman who seems perfect for his next plan, his tightly controlled world begins to fray. As his games grow darker and more daring, the question looms: will he remain the master of his deadly art, or will the mask finally crack, exposing the monster within? "The Masked" is a chilling psychological thriller that delves into the twisted mind of a man who thrives in the shadows, a story of manipulation, obsession, and the masks we all wear.

In Ogun's Kingdom, gods once walked among mortals, their presence leaving echoes of power, mystery, and ambition. Now, only the masked bearers of divine blessings bridge the gap between humans and the forgotten pantheon. Thorne Ironhold, a blind boy born into the prestigious Ironhold fief, stands at a precipice. Blessed by an unknown god during the sacred mask rite, he is labeled a "Stray"—an outcast marked by powers beyond mortal comprehension. Yet beneath the shadows of his failure lies an unimaginable secret: Thorne's mask holds the power to defy the natural order. As Thorne ventures from his father's forge to the treacherous Garden of the Gods and the rigorous academy, he seeks not only to carve his own path but to uncover the truth behind his destiny. Every battle tests his limits, every limit surpassed brings him closer to the power once lost to men—and closer to the chaos lurking within. In a world where dances summon divine might and masks conceal more than they reveal, Thorne's journey becomes a quest to challenge the gods themselves. But as he walks the path they once tread, he must ask: Will he rise among the embers of forgotten legends, or be consumed by them?

A quiet, unnoticed student hides a shocking secret: a double life as an online sensation. When a school project forces them to team up with the school’s most popular classmate, an accidental discovery threatens to expose everything. What starts as a tense revelation soon uncovers hidden truths neither expected, leaving both questioning who they really are—and who they can trust.

In a world where the supernatural force of Hit grants immense power to those who wield it,Stanley Ardo's ordinary life is turned upside down. At first,forced by his Father to abandon his dream of becoming a royal mage,Stanley discovers he possess an abnormal strength and speed which he attached very little relevance to. Unbeknowst to him,he's the inheritor of the Eternal Flame,a powerful legacy passed from Master Lee,the pioneer of Hit,who also happens to be his ancestor. Guided by Master Lee's ghost,Stanley navigates his complex destiny alongside his loyal friends. Together,they work to capture the elusive Soul Raider,a nefarious force terrorizing the kingdom. However their quest was soon overshadowed by a far greater threat:Mateo,Master Lee's vengeful brother,reincarnated to destroy Stanley,ruin the kingdom and claim the Eternal Flame for himself. Stanley must master the true potential of Hit. But as the stakes rise,relationships are tested,the line between good and evil blurs. Will he succumb to the darkness or harness the Eternal Flame power to protect the kingdom? With the fate of the kingdom hanging in balance;Stanley must uncover the real power of the Flame,Confront the treacherous Mateo and the Soul Raider,balance friendship,love and his new found responsibilities. Dive into a world of magic,fantasy and self discovery in Hit: The Eternal Flame of Master Lee.

Just simple story.

Dragnelle Étoile is no stranger to secrets. A sharp-witted private investigator with a shadowed past, she navigates life with a limp, a cane adorned with a beast’s head, and a determination as unyielding as the pain in her leg. When Mickaël Rakoto, a man she hasn’t seen in decades, steps back into her life with a desperate plea, she is thrust into a world she thought she’d left behind—a world of wealth, power, and dangerous family secrets. Mickaël’s sister-in-law, Myrha Rakoto, has died under mysterious circumstances while climbing. Officially ruled as an accident, her death doesn’t sit well with Mickaël, who suspects foul play. But in a city where his wife’s powerful family—the Rakoto shipping dynasty—controls everything from the local police to the narrative of Myrha’s death, Mickaël needs someone fearless enough to uncover the truth. Dragnelle takes the case, but each clue she uncovers pulls her deeper into the Rakoto family’s web of lies, privilege, and betrayal. As she pieces together the circumstances of Myrha’s death, Dragnelle must confront ghosts from her own past, including her complicated history with Mickaël. With her sharp mind and sharper tongue, she maneuvers through bribes, betrayals, and old memories, searching for answers no one wants found. Set against the vibrant streets of Antananarivo and the shadowy world of high society, this is a gripping tale of ambition, justice, and the price of uncovering the truth. Secrets, after all, always have a way of coming to light—even when buried at the top of the climb.

In a world where the line between reality and the extraordinary blurs, Kai navigates the aftermath of a traumatic past. A chance encounter with masked individuals wielding supernatural powers thrusts him into a surreal sequence of events. As he witnesses a subway attack and his own house in flames, Kai discovers his uncle's involvement with a clandestine group possessing extraordinary abilities. The unfolding conflicts force Kai to confront a reality beyond his understanding, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and resilience in a world where powers beyond imagination shape his destiny.

Lillian Lee just got a new job at City Green recently. Leaving City White for City Green was a dream come true. This marks a new beginning for her. On her way to City Green she met a really cute guy who she had fallen hard for immediately she saw him. Fate had made it possible for them to meet again. Unknowingly,the guy was her future boss. Their closeness made the to love the each other the more. Things got complicated after the public announcement of the found long lost twins of the Jin family. Lillian and her twin Eva struggled between Friends and Enemies. Lillian and Eva are to struggle to become the successor of the Jin family among their different enemies. Will they survive this hardship as they are bound to lose their love ones ?

Ares did not enjoy the company of girls and even held a strong aversion towards the LGBTQ+ community. He had promised his mother never to follow in his father Clever's footsteps, especially when it came to the advice his father Stanley gave him about not using condoms, particularly when she was the one. A childhood friend, May, and a family's pop in—a girl who grew up around boys, or rather, her brothers. When these two reconnected and became best friends, nothing seemed to stand in the way of their blossoming love. However, May remained unaware that she was unknowingly romancing her best friend Ares, whom she affectionately called by his pet name. To her, it felt completely normal, just as it had with her brothers. She inadvertently rejected Stanley's attempts to express his feelings for her, not realizing what those feelings truly meant. May's understanding of Ares's feelings began to take shape during a Christmas holiday celebration at his grandparents’ house. Jovial and warm-hearted, May finally discovered the implications of Stanley’s earlier actions when Princessah, Ares's little sister, handed her some of their late mother's novels to read. Ares never imagined he would let another woman into his life after his mother. He was determined that his career would not come between him and his love for May, unlike his grandfather Richard.

Snatched from a world of bullets and blueprints, Volkner Philipov finds himself in a realm where magic crackles as fiercely as gunfire. Not summoned by prophecy, but by desperation, he's the latest in a line of "heroes" torn from their worlds to confront a darkness encroaching on this one. But Volkner isn't interested in being a hero; he just wants to go home. Yet, as threats loom and alliances form, Volkner's journey becomes more than a search for a way back—it's a battle between the pull of destiny and the desire for a life he's been forced to leave behind. In a world where magic meets machinery, and where every decision can tip the balance of power, Volkner must navigate the complexities of a land not his own, armed with nothing but his wits and a burning desire to return to where he belongs. As Volkner delves deeper into this strange, new world, he realizes that the path home is not as straightforward as he hoped. Will he embrace the role fate has thrust upon him, or will he find a way to forge his own path in a world that calls him a hero but feels like a prison?

For the sake of his family, Richard married a woman he had never met before. However, his newly wed wife was not only hideous but also viscous, which he only discovered on his wedding day. He thought he would be disgusted by her, but unexpectedly could not help but be attracted to this mysterious woman. What made Richard scratch his head even more, was that her face under the mask seems to be hiding some secret.

Alexander Frederick, a normal highschool guy trying to work with life. and after a painful twist he lost his closest friend to a secret organisation called "Selflaw" he lost control completely and wiped out the entire "selflaw", an antimilitary organisation feared even by the mighty captains of the four main military branches: the eastern branch "fang regiment" the western branch "falcon regiment", the northern branch "Beast regiment" which is the most feared their captain is said to possess unrivaled physical strength and and he's also feared because of his beastly ways in the battlefield. and finally the southern branch: fox regiment known for their tactical ways of attaining victory. all that doesn't matter to him as he's uninterested in power struggles, he's born with an unusual strength and can beat a captain if he gets serious. the worst part is when he got blamed for his companion's murder, which increased his ruthless slaughtering of the "selflaw" organisation, and it's allies. after a satisfying vergence he acknowledged her love Even though it's late he ended his life wishing things had went differently... Surprisingly Waking up to total darkness without a body before trying to make sense of anything, A voice resounded in total nothingness, for a second he thought it was a judgement passed by God but it was far too deep to belong to a holy being like God. after what felt like eternity he saw light again and found himself in an unfamiliar environment. "What's going on?, I feel so fussy" he said rubbing his forehead in confusion.

I seriously felt like I was about to kick the bucket because of some mysterious sickness. But guess what? I snapped awake to find myself in this weird place, in some dude's body. A man? Seriously? I held my breath, and I felt something weird on my chest. "Huh? Is this... bondage? What the heck?" Then, out of nowhere, a rush of unknown memories flooded my mind. Turns out, I'm a general. Yup, that's right. And get this, I ain't no dude-I'm actually a young, stubborn lady who's playing pretend as her older brother. Crazy stuff, right?

a regular man living in the darkness of his failure he wanted to be an actor but life is Harsh for him one day his friend (assistant producer) gave him a offer to work as a actor will he accept it? is the path for him will be easy? what people he going to meet? is he can become an actor?

Stanley is nothing but the average college student— instructed by his late father to live an ordinary life, he does as he is told. In just a single day, Stanley’s normalcy is torn to shreds, and he’s thrown into the underbelly of the world, beyond the peaceful illusion he formerly saw. In the country of Montclair, there are seven royal families hidden from the knowledge of the civilians, Andreas, Douglas, Madison, De Luca, Moon, Ishtar, and Everhart. From them, God will choose 13 individuals to take part in the Royal Selection. The winner is said to become the new ruler of Montclair. These individuals bound together by fate, are known as— the 13 Disciples.

In the world of high society, billionaire Devlin Saint Clair is revered for his wealth, charm, and philanthropy. But beneath the façade, Devlin harbors a dark secret: he's a demon, heir to the throne of the underworld. Bound by his father's expectations, Devlin must navigate the treacherous landscape of demon politics to claim the crown. His ruthless ambition knows no bounds, and he'll stop at nothing to achieve his goal. Detective Mirabella "Bella" Thompson is no stranger to darkness. Haunted by a traumatic past, she's built walls around her heart. Alongside her sisters, she's forged a new life in the police force. But when she stumbles upon Devlin's true nature, her world is turned upside down. As their paths collide, Devlin's determined to keep Bella silenced. But she's not one to back down. As they engage in a cat-and-mouse game, Devlin finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his growing obsession with the fearless detective. Bella's secrets are her own, but Devlin's determination to uncover them threatens to destroy everything she's built. Can she resist the billionaire's allure, or will his darkness consume her? As the stakes rise, Devlin must choose between his destiny and his desire. Will he sacrifice his humanity for the crown, or will Bella's love redeem him? **Target Audience:] Adult readers (18+) who enjoy paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and suspenseful stories with complex characters and moral ambiguity.