Behind The Smile

Upon awakening, Dev finds himself inhabiting the body of Conrad Valor in a world far different from his own. His mysterious reincarnation takes an even stranger turn when he encounters a young woman who addresses him as "Lord" – though he has no memory of such a title. As Dev navigates this new reality, he uncovers dark secrets and horrifying truths that lie beneath its surface. Each revelation brings him closer to understanding his role in a fate that could reshape reality itself. Expectations: - Slow Burn story - A protagonist's compelling growth from vulnerability to strength - A vast, intricately crafted world with deep lore - An innovative power system that encourages reader speculation - Romance - Secretive organizations with hidden in shadows - A blend of mystery and horror elements - Powerful emotional moments I started writing this because I wanted to create a world and a power system that captures the awe of the supernatural in a way that transcends human comprehension. Much like how, in our own universe, we may never uncover all its mysteries, I wanted to tell a story that inspires countless theories—none of which offer a definitive answer to the truth. That idea grew and evolved into The Eye Behind Mist. If you decide to join me on this journey, thank you! I’m having a lot of fun creating this, and I hope you’ll enjoy it just as much. ***Warning: This is a work of fiction intended for mature audiences. It is set in a dark and violent world, with scenes that may evoke discomfort in readers—this is intentional. The choices made by the characters are not reflective of my personal philosophy or opinions on any matter. Please approach this work with this understanding.

Dive into a hilariously quirky comedy novel of online trends, gaming antics, and social media chaos! Lillian dreams of achieving eBunnee fame—the ultimate goal on the hottest social media app. But her life takes a bizarre turn when a stroll through the enchanting Heart-Ling Forest leads her to an unexpected encounter with a dramatic, over-the-top ghost. At Estresey Academy, success isn't about grades—it's about gaining followers. Students and even non-humans obsess over their eBunnee stats because, in this world, follower counts aren't just a status symbol—they’re a lifeline. Join Lillian as she navigates a world where fame is fleeting, friendships are tested, and the line between reality and the virtual realm blurs in unexpected ways.

‘She hadn't seen the world, yet she was going to discover a new one’ Elia and Ella never knew there could be a gateway to another world... But how did they encounter a gateway and what do they find. What lies in the strength of a mother- daughter bond. There might be another side to the plot. Disclaimer: The book might be a little slow paced at the beginning. Please bear with me as I have to get some things down before I start to really dive into the thrilling parts. Stick along with me and you just might realize it was worth it.

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

the stranger's that turned to a lover

Khloe Daniels has always known how to keep her distance, both emotionally and physically. Balancing two lives—one as a waitress by day and the other as an enigmatic performer by night—she thrives behind the masks she wears, keeping the world at arm’s length. But one fateful night, her carefully maintained facade cracks. Jaxon Carter, a powerful billionaire with a commanding presence, becomes captivated by the mysterious woman on stage. Their paths collide, and what starts as a chance encounter becomes an unforgettable night of passion. Yet, Khloe is resolute—this must remain a one-time affair. As they part ways, she leaves him with a bittersweet farewell, thinking she’s closed that chapter. Jaxon reluctantly agrees, but deep down, something about her lingers. Fate, however, has other plans. Their lives intersect again in unexpected ways, reigniting a spark neither can ignore. For Jaxon, this isn’t just a reunion; it’s a second chance to uncover the mystery of the woman who captured his soul. But as Jaxon searches for answers, Khloe’s tightly woven world begins to unravel. Whispers of her masked identity spread, and a shadowy presence threatens to expose truths she’s not ready to face. As Jaxon’s pursuit grows more intense, Khloe finds herself questioning whether she can continue hiding—especially from the one man who seems determined to uncover everything. In a world of secrets, betrayal, and unforeseen twists, both Jaxon and Khloe must confront what lies beneath the surface. Will their connection survive the unmasking of their truths, or will it all come crashing down? "Behind the Mask" is a story of passion, intrigue, and the masks we wear to protect ourselves from the world—and the love that dares to tear them down.

DO ADD "Llaellen's Updates" BOOK IN YOUR LIBRARY TO GET THE LATEST UPDATES ABOUT MY PLANS FROM HERE ON OUT ~The heroes have gallantly died after defeating the demon that wreaked havoc on their land saving millions of lives, in exchange for their own.~ That's what the story was supposed to be. Heroes, yes, strong ability users who could stand against all adversities. Yes, heroes. Heroes who trained all their life to protect their homeland. Yes, yes, indeed that should be the wonderful scenario playing around people's minds. But... . . . . . . . To hell with that!!! They are not adults. No, they are not in their fifties, not even forties, or even thirties!! They are just teenagers. They are 16 then!!! So why were they sent to defeat the demon? Because they were trained and tortured to be stronger than the rest... That king who has a loose screw, how can he do that to them? And what's this? They are alive? They survived? Wonderful... NOT!!! Why did they wake up a thousand years after defeating the demon? A full one thousand years!?!? Fine whatever... "Let's just live freely then. Away from those descendants who inherited that loose screw." Yes, a different life away from the royals- Wait... Why are they in front of another king? What kind of game is fate trying to play right now? And just what had happened for them to sleep for a thousand years? Do read my other stories: SHE'S THAT KNIGHT KNOWN AS ZERO (COMPLETED) VENGEANCE TO THE ROYAL ONES (COMPLETED) COMING FOR THE LAST FOURTEENTH (COMPLETED) RESTARTING CHAPTER BOOK FINALE (COMPLETED) VERACITY OF THE PAST (COMPLETED) REBIRTH: STUBBORNLY FUFILLING A PROMISE (COMPLETED) CHAINS LIFTED: HER SECOND ACT (ONGOING) LLAELLEN'S UPDATES (NEVER ENDING) Disclaimer: cover photo not mine, please contact me if I have to take it down. Taken from: https://wallha.com/wallpaper/anime-anime-girls-blue-hair-blue-eyes-sword-moon-1353947

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

The story unfolds as David Yales hosts a lavish banquet to celebrate his daughter, Emris. As the scion of a revered lineage, Emris is acclaimed for her unparalleled beauty, yet her true parentage remains shrouded in secrecy. Long hailed as the embodiment of radiance and innocence, her world is suddenly upturned in an instant. Emris's world shattered under the weight of brutal assaults, leaving visible and hidden scars in their wake. Betrayed by her closest allies, she endured the loss and absence of her deepest love. With unwavering determination, she assumed the mantle of Chairman of a Corporation she painstakingly built. In the corridors of power and in the media spotlight, her name commands respect and influence among the business elite. Behind every smile lies a hidden agenda, and every handshake conceals a dangerous pact. Beneath the facade of polished suits and flawless demeanor lies Emris, a ruthless queenpin commanding an extensive mafia empire. Her influence transcends the boundaries of her corporate realm, asserting dominance with unmatched prowess. Surrounded by loyal allies and adept at outwitting her foes, she rules with unyielding authority, instilling fear in many and begrudging respect in few. Caught between the resurgence of old adversaries and the rise of new threats, Emris faces a pivotal decision: to safeguard her loved ones by pursuing revenge alone or to gamble on the timeless belief that 'love conquers all,' risking their lives in the process.

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

Warning : This story explores themes such as war, suicide, abuse, death, blood… In a world where death is an ever-present shadow, a young boy’s life is forever shattered when his father is brutally taken from him. Forced to confront an existence marked by relentless loss, he learns to numb himself to the pain of watching those he loves perish—whether they be strangers, friends, or those he dares to care for. With each death, the curse of his life grows heavier, and he is haunted by a question that will never leave him: Why does death always follow him? I am back I’m so so so sorry even though not a lot of people read my stories to those who enjoyed them I’m sorry, I had school and this year is the most important for me… I am sorry, but in a kind of way apologise I decided to write this story! idk why but I love sad stories it’s my current favorite genre.

A flourishing kingdom called Valeria was known as the safest kingdom in whole planet of Leria, it was protected by four valiant general. One of the best known general in this kingdom is General Hagris also know as the "Red-eye Devil". He is known as the cruelest and most terrifying general in the kingdom , all his enemies were slaughtered without mercy. His bloody red eyes was enough to terrify one's soul and left you with nightmares your whole life. Unbeknown by others, this same terrifying general has the opposite demenure when he's with his family. His wife, Lady Shinye is a beautiful woman with blonde hair and golden eyes. She's a physician that has a golden heart who helps and cure anyone in need despite their status, weather a noble nor a commoner. She's is deeply loved by the people of Valeria. General Hagris and Lady Shinye have two offspring, their older son Master Shinri and the youngest Little Lady Shizuna. Shinri is an intelligent and brave young man, who is well known in the kingdom of Valeria. It was said that he is a mini version of General Hagris, with same black hair and bloody red eyes. He is full of vigor and called a genius for his age. Shinri is three years older than Shizuna and that is why he is overprotective and loves his little sister dearly. Contrary to his brother who was a mini version of their father, Shizuna is a mixed version of General Hagris and Lady Shinye. Shizuna has black hair heredited from his father and combined bloody golden eyes from her mother and father. She was raised as a carefree child, well protected and deeply loved by her family. Unfortunately, contrary to his brother's label as a genius, Shizuna is labeled as a spoiled brat and trouble maker. The kingdom believes that being pampered by the family made her useless which is ignorant to anything weather it was in fighting, strategising or politics. She is known as a Little ancestor who only do as she wish without thinking of consequences which tarnish the General's reputation and she's well known bully in their circle. But everything changed when a tragedy occurs in General Hagris household. While General Hagris is stationed to protect the kingdom's border and young master Shinri was in the academy, an enemies attack happened on their house that cause Lady Shinye's death and all of the servant of the family. Everyone died except one, the sole survivor of the attack was little Lady Shizuna. She was discovered kneeling in front of Lady Shinye's dead body. She was bathed with blood, reaped clothes , with battered and wounded body. She just kneels without a word, her eyes lifeless until she saw her father , General Hagris did she smile so bright like everything was fine, like no dead body scattered around her, like her mother was not dead at all. General Hagris was stunned , furious and doubtful seeing that smile from Shizuna, thousands of thoughts revolving in his mind. What exactly happened, no one knows. No one knows what happened except Shizuna. And from then on everything have changed. The once loved Lady Shizuna was looked at with contempt by everyone but the bright smile in her lips never fades.. A smile that hides the secret and mystery behind Lady Shinye's massacre.. The Smile of a Reaper.

"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

Halia Faraday has lived his whole life as the perfect and the most beautiful flower of Magenta Empire; what would happen when one day, his supposedly luxurious life came to a halt and a new world opened up it's arms for him? Will he stay? Or will he fight back to return 'home'

"Back to the past" Have you heard it often? Do you think it's real or just imagination? If you experienced it, what would you do? I'm Vivian Lithia Estien, an ordinary high school student and that night... someone killed me. When I opened my eyes, I went back to a few months before the incident. Now I'm determined to find my killer and take revenge!!! But.... the more I dig into the truth, the more I realize that the real truth is much more terrifying than I imagined.

Adventurer: "Are dreams imbued with deeper significance than reality?" MC: "Have you seen my grey jacket?" Adventurer: "..." MC: "..."

A missing body of a prince and a dead body of a Queen at the Royal party. Princess Hazel lost her mother at an early age and she grew up with a step mother who was heartless like his father. At a royal party she is framed for murder by princess Lama and princess Lydia who also thinks she is the one who sent intruders to attack her. This fueled up a war between five kingdoms who were in peace. let's find out who will save her and how

Dios ha muerto o solo nos abandono.

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

In Moon Bridge, Jack’s life takes an unexpected turn as he navigates through a series of challenges that blur the line between fate and coincidence. What begins as an ordinary day at college spirals into a whirlwind of mysterious events, from an unexplainable door that defies logic to a festival under the magical Moonbridge. On the fateful evening of the Moonbridge Festival, where people symbolically release their troubles into the river, Jack finds himself caught in a series of misadventures. After a chance encounter with Professor James, Jack inadvertently damages his car, threatening his chance to enter a crucial redemption competition that could change his life. With his future on the line, Jack must repair the damage, confront his fears, and navigate the social complexities around him, all while finding his place in a world full of enigmatic occurrences. Amidst this chaos, his friendship with Sam and a mysterious girl named Christina offer him both guidance and distraction, as he races against time to make things right. The novel weaves themes of fate, redemption, and self-discovery, all set against the backdrop of a small town where the moon seems to hold the power to change everything. The Moonbridge Festival is more than just a celebration; it becomes the key to understanding the deeper connections that shape Jack’s journey.

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Senyuman merupakan hal yang paling indah didunia ini Namun, sebuah senyuman dapat menimbulkan hal-hal yang berbahaya, selain membuat orang lain bahagia Begitu halnya dengan seorang gadis yang memiliki senyuman nan indah dan manis, harus menahan dan mengontrol emosinya selama 14 tahun Ia dikutuk, dengan senyuman yang mematikan, yaitu apabila orang orang melihatnya tersenyum, tepat ke manik matanya, maka orang tersebut akan mengalami kesialan yang berujung ajal menjemputnya Selama 10 tahun, ia menahan dirinya agar tidak tersenyum, bahkan menggunakan masker, untuk menutupi senyumannya Dan setelah 10 tahun yang panjang itu, penantiannya telah berakhir Di usia ke 11 tahun, sindromnya mulai menghilang, ia mulai membuka maskernya, dan semua kembali menjadi normal Kini, ia beranjak 16 tahun, dan apa yang dulu sempat menghilang, sekarang kembali menemuinya lagi Mampukah Keiysy menghadapinya ? Relakah ia harus melihat orang orang tercintanya celaka karenanya ? Cari tahu kelanjutannya dalam Smile 4 M3 karya NK.Auburn 《Slow-Update》

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.