Law Soba Mask

Warning: This story contains explicit scenes that may not be suitable for sensitive readers. Reader discretion is advised Meet Kyouko, a stunning woman in her forties, who has carefully maintained her beauty and grace, striving to reignite a passion long lost with her indifferent husband. Kyouko’s efforts to remain attractive feel futile, as her husband’s affection and desire seem to have faded entirely. She feels invisible and unappreciated. But things take a twist when her daughter Sayaka and her handsome and charming son-in-law Haruki move in. When Kyouko starts noticing the hungry glances and smoldering interest in Haruki’s eyes, an intoxicating connection blooms. Haruki, a young, handsome man, becomes entranced by Kyouko’s allure, drawn to her in a way that leaves him breathless. The tension between them crackles, igniting a wild longing that neither can ignore. As they slip into a clandestine routine of stolen moments, their electric chemistry explodes into a passionate affair. Kyouko feels the thrill of being desired again, each encounter charged with urgency and raw desire. The heat becomes unbearable, leading to rendezvous filled with fervent kisses and heated embraces, as they shed the constraints of their responsibilities and societal expectations. Together, they plunge into a world of secret passion—nights of ecstasy that blur the lines between right and wrong. Kyouko reclaims her sensuality, awakening her dormant desires with Haruki’s touch. But as their affair intensifies, so do the risks. Can they keep their forbidden love hidden from Sayaka and her oblivious husband? Or will their longing lead to a scandal that could tear them apart? Dive into this steamy tale of illicit desire, self-discovery, and the intoxicating thrill of breaking every rule for the love that makes their hearts race.

Melanie Collins was the perfect wife—caring, strong, and dependable. For the last few years, she had managed her husband’s messy family, and business alone while waiting for her husband to return from studying abroad. But when he finally came back, Melanie’s world fell apart—he wasn’t alone. Along with him was his 'best' friend. Broken and confused about the change in her husband, Melanie didn’t know where to turn. And then she stumbled into another cold reality. Everything she had believed was a lie. Seething with anger and humiliation, as she tried to come to terms with the betrayal, an unexpected person steps into the picture, intent on seducing her and conquering her. The only problem? The man was her ex brother in law... And against her better judgment, she is attracted to this bad boy... But as Melanie tried to make sense of the changes, she discovered there was more going on than she ever imagined. Had both brothers loved really fallen in love with her? Or was she just a pawn in a bigger game?

"Xiao Chen, please give us another chance!" Xiao Chen stared at them with a loathing gaze. "Ten years ago, you looked down on me. You showed up at my doorstep, forcing me to break off the engagement. My dad was so enraged that he was hospitalized. Now you're actually here to beg me?" It started off as an ordinary decline of a rich family. However, to everyone's surprise, the insignificant Xiao family actually gave birth to a bigwig who was powerful in the politics, military and business world. Just when all the major families could not stand the pressure brought forth by Xiao Chen and were forced to apologize, they discovered that he had disappeared! At the same time, in a small family of a small town- Xiao Chen exclaimed, "Mother-in-law! I am really here to repay your daughter's kindness. There's nothing else between us!" In order to pay back his debt of gratitude, Xiao Chen hid his identity and came to this small town. But his mother-in-law treated him in a totally unexpected way!

Never had the Radcliffe family expected their son-in-law, a loser in their eyes, to be the hidden Dragon Lord who had lived for myriads of years...

A novel about the adventures of sorcerers with cursed masks that emerged with the founding of Shadowia.

[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.".

One day, suddenly, a shadow mask appeared in the city and started destruction everywhere.To stop it, three shoals came. But they couldn't do anything about the mask.Finally, the three shoals used an ancient seal to contain the shadow mask and split the seal into three parts.Then they seal each of the three parts in different places. (80 years later) Suddenly, a shadow, like a beast, appeared in the middle of the city. It started devouring people and spread across the city within a few months.The government suffered significant losses, and scientists created masks and an organization to combat the beast-like shadows.They named the organization Shadow Hunters.

Juske Hachimizu un chico de 18 años que es descendiente de Hirata Hachimizu un Oni de otro mundo. Juske después de un encuentro se vuelve el nuevo portador de la máscara carmesí y viaja a otro mundo para protegerlo y terminar con El conflicto por ella

A martian family escaped from mars to earth to survive a world ending threat. But earth is even worse.

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.

Angelo rycard is a boy who has seen more grief and death than the greatest soldier and more happiness than the greatest king. He carries untold burden and guilt and is on a journey to fix the mistakes of his past fight the evils of two distant universes. And stop the ambitions of men playing God all in the hope of reuniting his family once and for all. Watch this tale of a boy rekindling friendships facing past trauma's and fighting his greatest enemy himself.

Never take off the mask.” It’s the one rule Cora Mercedes has lived by her entire life. Found abandoned on Halloween night as a child, wearing a mask she’s forbidden to remove and clutching a cryptic note, Cora’s existence has been a riddle she’s never been able to solve. When she gains admission to the prestigious Oscar Island University—a school renowned for its exclusivity and shrouded in mystery—Cora hopes to escape her past and embrace a new beginning. But nothing at Oscar is ordinary. Its halls whisper secrets, its rules are bizarre and absolute, and its students, though seemingly perfect, are unnervingly inhuman. As Cora navigates her new life, she finds herself drawn to the shadows, particularly to a pair of haunting crimson eyes that seem to follow her every move. He’s ruthless, enigmatic, and terrifyingly familiar, and despite her instincts, she can’t escape his magnetic pull. But the closer Cora gets to unraveling the truth—about her mask, her past, and the dark forces surrounding Oscar Island—the more she realizes she’s not the only one hiding secrets. In a world where humans serve as prey, breaking the rules isn’t just dangerous; it’s deadly. And someone in the shadows has been waiting centuries for her to return. Damien’s Masked Mate is a captivating tale of forbidden romance, ancient curses, and the deadly allure of the unknown

In a world where one's eyes and mask are signs of identity, first impressions make an impact. For Zenobia, she's not considered all that safe to be around for her personal choices. People don't like her, and she doesn't like them right back, but still it can be lonely. With her dad gone, her mother being overly strict and her little sister innocent to the world it's hard to be honest, let alone express herself properly. When she meets a random boy getting bullied, there's a chance for change, for opportunity. It's just a matter of perspective, especially when the world one knows isn't what it seems.

In the quiet corners of a strained marriage, a man finds himself lost in the passion that has eluded him. His wife, Sarah, is distant, and their relationship is clouded with unmet needs. Amid his yearning for intimacy, he shares an unexpected connection with his charming mother-in-law, Elsie, who arrives for a special visit. As the story unfolds, lines blur and emotions intensify—secrets surface, desires grow, and new boundaries are crossed. A tale of unspoken yearnings, uncharted territories of love, and the tempting pull of forbidden attraction, this novel delves into the complexities of desire, family dynamics, and the heart’s unexpected journey.

Arya, a lively arts student from a middle-class family, longs to live a colorful life of art. Her flat world is turned upside down when she meets Rohan, a wunderkind in computer science, who introduces her to the enigmatic adoptive father, Mr. Veer. Always masked, Mr. Veer exudes commanding presence with his veiled sorrow, which in turn sparks within Arya a string of events that will integrate their fates for good. An unexpected scandal during Mr. Veer's grand birthday party puts Arya right in the eye of the storm. She is accused of plotting her way into a rich family, and people reject her completely, including Rohan. But Mr. Veer does not give up on her and unmasks the truth behind it, proposing a marriage of trust to save her from the judgment of society. The terrorist attack brings a twist to Arya's life. She risks her life to save her friends, and Mr. Veer sacrifices his safety to rescue her, leaving him gravely injured. Overwhelmed by guilt and love, Arya disappears for six years, dedicating herself to mastering ancient medicine. When she returns in disguise to heal Mr. Veer, her hidden identity and unwavering devotion rekindle their connection, proving that love transcends time and adversity. **Shadows Beneath the Mask** is the tale of trust, as well as the unsleeping strength in some souls, which speaks of redemption and the ultimate unveiling of life's veils.

After the supposedly cowardly live-in son-in-law of the Ye family gets rid of the seal within his body, Wind Chen slowly reveals an astonishing level of prowess! His medical skills are the best in the world and his martial arts skills defeat all his enemies. With a beautiful wife by his side, Wind Chen stands proudly at the top of the world!

In the shadowed depths of Kyouten, a city divided by power and secrets, Hime operates as Venus, an enigmatic broker of forbidden knowledge. Her brilliance lies in her anonymity, her strength in the impenetrable walls she’s built. But when a calculated move brings her into the orbit of Kazuki, the cold and commanding leader of the Kagezan syndicate, those walls begin to crack. Kazuki is a man who thrives on control, ruling his underworld empire with precision and ruthlessness. Yet Hime’s defiance, her sharp wit, and the dangerous allure of her secrets ignite something within him—an obsession that blurs the line between protector and predator. As shadows close in, Hime finds herself hunted by the relentless Venus Hunters and entangled in Kazuki’s growing fixation. Forced into a precarious alliance, the two must navigate a world where every move is a gamble and trust is a luxury neither can afford. But behind Hime’s shattered mask lies a truth more dangerous than any enemy, a secret that could change the balance of power in Kyouten forever. When facades crumble and desires collide, who will emerge unscathed from the chaos?

In a bustling modern city where ancient secrets and mysterious powers collide with everyday life, 22-year-old Ethan Cross seems like your average college student. Behind his unassuming demeanor lies a man shrouded in secrets—a masked vigilante known only as "Virtuoso," feared by criminals and sought after by powerful organizations. Ethan is overpowered, sarcastic, and ridiculously skilled at everything he does. But there's one thing he’s terrible at: romance. When the enigmatic and fiercely independent Mia Harper stumbles into his life, she unknowingly becomes the key to unraveling a conspiracy that ties Ethan's past to an ancient prophecy. Between laugh-out-loud moments, explosive action, and unexpected twists, Ethan navigates his double life while trying to protect Mia, keep his identity hidden, and maybe—just maybe—figure out how to confess his feelings without being a complete disaster.

Death Mask: The Crimson Specter In a world where power and survival are all that matter, Jin Xian, a legendary assassin, is marked by a cursed bloodline that binds him to a fate he cannot escape. Trained in the deadly arts of assassination, he discovers his true potential when he becomes the target of the Black Order, a mysterious organization seeking to control his powers for their own twisted agenda. After a devastating betrayal leaves him with nothing but his training and a Crimson Mask, Jin Xian embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his origins and the dark force that haunts him. Along the way, he forms a group of unlikely allies: Kael, a fierce warrior with a haunted past; Lian, a skilled fighter whose loyalty knows no bounds; and Kyra, a mysterious and unpredictable woman with hidden talents. As Jin Xian faces countless battles against the Black Order and other formidable foes, he is forced to confront his inner demons and unlock the full power of the Crimson Mask. With each victory, he grows stronger, but so does the shadowy force that seeks to control him. In a world full of enemies, betrayal, and danger, Jin Xian must navigate a maze of alliances and enemies while uncovering the secrets of his bloodline. With the fate of his loved ones hanging in the balance, Jin Xian is forced to choose: will he become the specter of death his enemies fear, or will he rise above the chaos and claim his destiny as the true master of his power? Action, adventure, fantasy, and romance collide in this thrilling tale of survival, loyalty, and self-discovery.

Aaron Turner married the love of his life Sarah Prescott but from the very start their marriage was bound to fail, with Aaron coming from a poor background he was hated and mistreated but the Prescott family that is until he tried to save someone's life and his life changed completely.

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?

Lucian Crowe leads a perfectly ordinary life. A 24-year-old with a stable job, a degree, and a well-kept home on the outskirts of the city. To the world, he’s nothing more than an unremarkable office worker, blending into the background with his composed demeanor and carefully curated appearance. He’s polite, punctual, and just another face in the crowd. But underneath the mask of normalcy lies something far darker.

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.

A brother who destroyed his destiny all because of power.

Nick Capitol is a young man with a dream of becoming the best Magician possible. Everyday is a grind for him: training, reading books and practicing magic, these mean everything to him and he won't stop until his goals are achieved. Nick enrolls in Richter Order Academy for a chance to become a Magician and adventure throughout all the realms but first he must overcome the hurdles of figuring out who he is and what magic means to him. In his mind, no-one is above him, there is nothing that cannot be achieved through hard work and dedication and as far as the rules are concerned, with magic the rules are his to manipulate. His journey will be filled with plots, danger and death. "None of that matters if it means that I, Nick Capitol, can become the best!" A journey towards greatness or death, that's what this story is. Follow along as Nick Capitol conquers his enemies as well as himself in order to reach the pinnacle of magic. [I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com]

Lin Tian, mocked as a worthless son-in-law, has endured three years of humiliation in the Zhao family. His wife, Zhao Yue, views him as a stain on her life, and the powerful Zhao clan spares no opportunity to degrade him. Yet, beneath the facade of a broken man lies a secret that even Lin Tian himself has forgotten. When a chance encounter awakens the memories of his past life, Lin Tian discovers he is the last descendant of the Heavenly Dragon Clan, once the mightiest cultivator in all realms. Betrayed and killed in his prime, his soul was reborn into this mundane life, stripped of power and purpose—until now. Armed with unparalleled martial arts, ancient cultivation techniques, and the burning desire for revenge, Lin Tian rises from the ashes of his former self. He vows to reclaim his honor, protect those who matter, and destroy anyone who dares to stand in his way. But the path to greatness is fraught with danger. Enemies from his past and present conspire to crush him, while hidden forces begin to stir, sensing the return of the Dragon Emperor. Can Lin Tian fulfill his destiny and ascend once more, or will the shadows of betrayal consume him before he rises? Follow Lin Tian’s journey in this gripping tale of redemption, power, and revenge, where the forsaken son-in-law becomes an unstoppable legend.

Wayne is a poor orphan, who grew up with Mr Jones, And had taken Mr Jones as a father. Mr Jones is a poor man who manages a small bar in the city and barely has any customers. Wayne on the other hand works three jobs including assisting Mr Jones, so that they can fend for themselves. But it all began when Drex and his men, the most feared and well-known gang men in the city, barged into the small empty bar, demanding for their money back. Mr Jones had borrowed money from these gang men so that he could get his bar restocked, but he made a terrible mistake. They needed the money back, but the time for the payment wasn't due, and on the other hand Wayne and his poor father couldn't afford it yet. Wayne had to escape and get a contract into a wealthy family, but would they welcome Wayne? or belittle him?. Read to find out.

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

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.