Beneath The Mask Tactical

Logan Holt, a young man burdened with a tragic past, serves as a triggerman for a ruthless cartel.On his first mission at 18, Logan begins to question his loyalty to the cartel, unraveling secrets that lead him closer to his father’s ultimate plan to destroy the organization from within. However, as Logan seeks vengeance, humanity faces an unprecedented threat—a looming war against a race of insecticoid aliens. Thrust into a battle for survival, Logan must navigate a fractured world where crime, betrayal, and war collide. Torn between personal revenge and humanity’s future, Logan becomes an unlikely hero, harnessing his unique powers to confront the cartel’s evil and the extraterrestrial menace threatening Earth. This is a story of redemption, rebellion, and the fight for survival in a chaotic, power-ridden world.

Un hombre ordinario, Ye Chen, viajó al mundo de la cultivación por accidente y se convirtió en un inmortal fenomenal de esa era. Después de 3,000 años en el mundo de la cultivación, fue traicionado y viajó de regreso a la tierra a través de un desgarro espacial. Han pasado cinco años en el mundo mortal, pero cuando regresó con sus habilidades, ¡descubrió que ahora tiene una hija!

MATURE CONTENT WARNING!!: These people be getting freaky in the sheets! "You think I haven’t noticed your eyes on me?" Kai En's voice was dangerously low, his lips curled into a cruel smile. "The way they linger— you can’t decide whether to kill me or kiss me. Am I right, little alpha?" ... For as long as Jun could remember, vengeance had been his only purpose. The last survivor of a disgraced family, he vowed to tear down the empire that destroyed his life, starting with its most prized jewel—Prince Feng Kai En.  Now, under the guise of Xiao Liu, a lowly servant in the prince’s retinue, he plans his revenge. But nothing could have prepared him for what awaited within the palace walls. Neither Xiao Liu’s sharp blades nor detailed plans were good enough to fall the man behind the title. Every failed assassination attempt and heated exchange left him more entangled with the man he was meant to destroy. Kai En—ruthless, untouchable, and powerful. An alpha in the eyes of all. Xiao Liu uncovered the prince’s greatest secret—beneath the façade lay something far more dangerous and vulnerable. Something Xiao Liu intended to exploit. Duty had always been Kai En’s burden. Yet Xiao Liu’s presence stirred emotions long buried—desires with no place in his world. Every attempt on his life only deepened the prince’s fascination, pulling him into the chaos Xiao Liu brought. As war looms and enemies close in, their dangerous dance intensifies. Desire grows where hate once ruled, pulling them into a storm of violence, lust, and something deeper. “You’ll never belong to anyone else,” Xiao Liu snarled, his lips finding Kai En’s neck again, biting down hard. “Not her. Not anyone. You belong to me.” Xiao Liu knows Kai En is the key to his revenge, but the more their lives tangle, the harder it becomes to tell if it’s vengeance he craves… or the prince himself. And Kai En must face the ultimate test that could break his kingdom and heart. Can Xiao Liu destroy the man he’s come to obsess over, or will he fall first?

There were three rules to working for CEO Karsten Chevalier. First, bring his coffee brimming hot and black like a starless night. Second, park your attitude outside his office door—his broody demeanour has the room covered. Third, never say ‘No’ to whatever he demands. Not even when he asks you to become his fake girlfriend? (Synopsis) Arata's fiance dumped her through a text on the day of their engagement party. The reason? She is too curvy for his taste! He only entertained her because of her prestigious family name. "Do you think men want a fatso like you? You're nothing without your family's name!" A heartbroken Arata sets out on a journey to discover herself without revealing she is the daughter of a billionaire. She moves to another city, away from her beloved family. ‘How dare he insult me? I love my curves and I will show him.’ Arata is not a damsel; her parents have raised her strong, and now it is time to become independent. Her heart is ablaze with newfound goals. One: to see how people will treat her if she acts like an ordinary girl and hides her identity. Two: to bag a bigger fish than her stinking—joke of an ex-fiancé. She will prove that a man will genuinely love her irrespective of her curves and surname! Arata's new life begins as the secretary of Karsten Chevalier, the CEO of a multinational clothing brand who is renowned for his dashing personality and enigmatic persona. Not much is publicly known about this man. Doused in mystery, the man has his own goals and hidden agenda which will topple Arata's world. Unfortunately, Karsten's handsome face becomes a punching bag in Arata's mind because of his ruthlessly demanding personality and ego larger than Mount Everest. Arata eases her frustrations by going to meet Twisted Rider, the currently popular yet mysterious, masked internet sensation. Both tangle under the sheets and he becomes her safe space as she complains and opens up about her boss. "Will you act as my girlfriend?” Karsten's proposal to become a fake girlfriend for his family events surprised Arata! How will Arata juggle the piling demands of her boss, her own heartbreak and the seduction traps of the masked man she loves to watch in her spare time? Will sparks fly between Arata and her colder-than-Arctic ice boss? Or, will she continue to complain to the masked man that her boss probably has a small PP? This is my entry for WSA 2025, please support it with your power stones. The book is a sequel to my previous novel “The CEO of My Dreams Returned To Me.” But it can read as standalone. A special thanks to Author Hansora for the overwhelming support and encouraging me to publish this book and helping me with the book cover. Want to chat or have any questions regarding the book? Find me on Instagram, Facebook and Discord with the same name.

Un homme ordinaire, Ye Chen, a voyagé accidentellement dans le monde de la cultivation et est devenu un immortel phénoménal de cette époque. Après 3 000 ans dans le monde de la cultivation, il a été trahi et a voyagé de retour sur Terre à travers une déchirure spatiale. Cinq ans s'étaient écoulés dans le monde mortel, mais quand il est revenu avec ses capacités, il a découvert qu'il avait maintenant une fille !

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?

Howard an normal park ranger is thrown in another world where he must figure out how the world works and how he will survive

Elara’s life has always been small. As an Omega in a world ruled by Alphas, she’s spent years invisible, her head bowed, her voice silent. No wolf, no power, no place in the pack. Just a servant, forgotten in the shadows. But on the night of the Mating Ball, one clumsy mistake changes everything. A spilled glass of wine. A Lycan King’s fury. And then—the bond. Kael Draven is everything Elara is not. Cold. Commanding. Ruthless. The Lycan King doesn’t have time for weakness, especially not in a mate. So when the Moon Goddess binds him to an Omega—a powerless, insignificant Omega—he’s furious. It’s a mistake. A betrayal. And he’ll do whatever it takes to break it. But the bond isn’t so easily ignored. It pulls at him, a constant, maddening thread tying him to her. And the more he fights it, the more he notices her—her quiet strength, her sharp wit, the way her dark eyes seem to see straight through him. She’s not what he expected. She’s… more. For Elara, the bond is both a curse and a revelation. Thrust into Kael’s world, she begins to uncover secrets about herself—and the dormant power tied to the Moon Goddess that lies within her. But power comes with a price. Kael’s enemies want her. His pack fears her. And Kael himself? He doesn’t know what to do with her. As tensions rise and rival Alphas close in, Elara and Kael are forced to confront their own demons—and each other. Can they trust the bond? Can they trust themselves? In a world where strength is everything, they’ll have to decide: fight for each other, or let the world tear them apart.

Teresa is a timid human whose life has been a series of unfortunate events—until she meets Lucian Blackwood, a very rich and handsome man who awakens a deep, unexplainable connection within her. But Lucian, an alpha werewolf with a haunting past, is repelled by Teresa’s perceived weakness, blaming weakness for the tragedy that shaped his life. Unable to accept her as his mate, he rejects and humiliates her, leaving Teresa shattered. Just as she’s picking up the pieces, Adrian Daegon, an ancient vampire with his own dark allure, steps into her life, determined to win her heart. Now, Lucian is torn with regret, desperate to reclaim the woman he cast aside. But to do so, he must face a powerful vampire and confront his own fears—while somehow convincing Teresa to forgive his betrayal and reignite their lost bond. Can love and redemption overcome the scars of rejection, or has Lucian's cruel mistake cost him his mate forever? Torn between two powerful forces, Teresa must decide where her true destiny lies—in the fierce grip of the wolf who scorned her or the dark embrace of the vampire who vows to adore her.

Fabio Reis is surrounded with mysterious persons and death of his closed ones make him to take revenge for his fallen friends. He soon finds outs that his enemies are not humans... Instagram :- Mystryalex

Mia has always dreamed of returning to the U.S., a place filled with childhood memories and distant family ties. But after a grueling journey, her arrival takes an unexpected turn. Instead of staying with her grandparents as planned, Mia learns her family has already secured jobs and a new house. The sudden shift leaves her questioning what secrets her parents might be hiding. As Mia adjusts to her new life, strange sensations ripple through her—tingling bones, heightened awareness, and an inexplicable connection to the world around her. When these sensations reveal a hidden power she never knew she had, Mia is thrust into a journey of self-discovery, danger, and a mystery far greater than she imagined. In this gripping tale of family, transformation, and hidden truths, Mia must embrace her newfound abilities and uncover the secrets that could change her life—and the world—forever.

In the underground city where humanity clings to survival, Martina lives as a humble trader, moving between sections of the city to make ends meet. Though she dreams of something beyond the damp earth walls, she has long accepted the reality of life beneath the surface. But everything changes when, during a routine journey, she comes face to face with one of the monsters humanity fears the most—a mutant. The encounter is fatal. She dies. And then, she wakes up. What should have been the end becomes an unexplainable miracle. But instead of celebrating her survival, the government brands her a threat, believing she has become one of the creatures they seek to eradicate. Hunted and imprisoned, she faces a grim fate—until they fail to prove she is a mutant. Left with no other explanation, the rumors began. The chosen one. A figure of prophecy. The only hope to save humanity. Forced into a war she never asked for, Martina must uncover the truth behind her revival and what it truly means to be a hero. But as she learns more about the world she thought she understood, she begins to question whether humanity’s greatest enemy is the monsters above… or the people below. ________ Supposedly the mc should be a male but since I've only seen few dark fantasy stories with a female lead, I'm giving this one to a woman. Trust me with this one tho. ‡‡

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.

the main hero meurum is thrown into the outside world after only being in the sanctuary, where he is broken and rebuilt many times after meating many characters from the outside and witnessing all types of atrocities

Olivia Miller, a billionaire, must return to her roots in Miami under a false identity after spending years abroad. Now working as a personal assistant to Noah Jones—a man from her painful past—Olivia's world spirals into a tangled web of lies, betrayals, and dangerous power games. As the tension between them escalates, old wounds resurface, enemies emerge, and alliances blur. Secrets from the past threaten to destroy everything, while Olivia’s ruthless nature and Noah’s relentless drive put them on a collision course that could shatter lives. In this high-stakes game, where power, love, and vengeance collide, who will come out on top? How long will it take for Olivia to reveal her true identity and intentions? Prepare for a gripping tale of deceit, hidden motives, and explosive consequences where no one is safe.

"Whispers Beneath the Willow Tree" is a story set in a quiet mountain village, where long-buried emotions and secrets resurface when Chen Wei, a young man, returns after years away. His arrival stirs up hidden tensions, forcing Li Mei, a girl trapped by her circumstances, to confront her past and the choices that shape her future. As love and betrayal intertwine, the whispers beneath the willow tree become the only witness to their fragile bond and the storm brewing around them.

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

Lil Lisa was on the brink of marrying Gu Sheng, a billionaire infamous for his ruthless reputation and chilling rumors that surrounded him—specifically, whispers that he had assassinated four of his fiancees, leaving a trail of fear in his wake. His icy glare and unyielding demeanor had earned him a notorious status, causing many to tremble at the mere mention of his name. On their wedding day, after the celebration had settled into an uneasy silence, Lisa turned to him, her heart pounding, and boldly said, "Let's get a divorce." Her voice trembled with a mix of defiance and uncertainty. Gu Sheng met her words with an unsettling calm, his dark eyes locking onto hers with an intensity that left her breathless. "Stop talking about divorce," he stated evenly, each word laced with an authority that sent a chill down her spine.

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.

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.

A brother who destroyed his destiny all because of power.

[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.".

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.

In a world where a group of extraordinary kids is trained to harness their unique abilities, they are humanity's shining light. As they navigate their intense training and the bonds they form, whispers of a hidden reality begin to surface. Unbeknownst to them, the truth about their existence lies beyond the fortified walls that confine them, waiting to challenge everything they thought they knew. As they confront the shadows of their past, the true nature of their powers may either unite them or tear them apart."

In a world where Fate Constellations determine one’s power, destiny, and survival, 13-year-old Cyrus was meant to inherit the legendary Solaris Constellation—a beacon of light and balance in the universe. Instead, at his awakening ceremony, the unthinkable happens. Cyrus bonds with a mysterious constellation with unknown power. All while Cyrus and his father Ezra are on the run from a shadow organization that wants to rid the world of their clan and all who inherit the Solaris Constellation

Fynn Alba is a curious and enthusiastic adventurer wishing to discover the unknowns and to have his name and adventures sung by the bards. His first step on this ambitious journey begins by them taking various requests and commissions from the Adventurer’s Guild. It wasn’t until they heard news about the newly discovered dungeon. Fynn believes this could be their chance to explore its depths, conquer its challenges, and hopefully obtain riches beyond their wildest dreams. But will it be that simple?