Croods Mask Out

By day, Li Mei is a quiet 19-year-old university student, the best friend of Zhao Ling — sister to one of the most powerful and ruthless CEOs in the city. By night, she becomes The Shadow Rider — a masked, black-clad savior who secretly rescues innocent lives from the darkness that plagues the streets of Chenghai. She thought her double life was safe. She thought no one would notice her. Until Zhao Wei, 27, CEO of Zhao Corp, saw her. He was supposed to see her as just his sister's young friend. Too young. Too off-limits. But from the moment he laid eyes on her, his world shifted. He became obsessed with her. Every detail about her, he learned through his sister. Every look, every whisper, every glance from afar… he craved more. What he doesn’t know is that the girl he secretly wants is also the masked hero that saves the humans at night. And what Li Mei doesn’t know is that Zhao Wei has already decided. She’s his. Whether she wants it or not.

A mysterious young girl, always wearing a white mask, appeared whenever the police were stuck. She solved cases no one could. She never stayed long. She never spoke much. But every time, she helped the police... and vanished before they could ask who she was. Who is she? Why does she help? And what is she hiding behind that mask?

Content Warning: This novel contains graphic depictions of violence, gore, and explicit erotic scenes. Reader discretion is strongly advised. A storm was supposed to be nothing more than an inconvenience. When Zixuan and her friends take shelter in an abandoned bus station to escape the sudden downpour, they believe they’re simply waiting for the rain to pass. But as the hours stretch on and the exits vanish, it becomes clear that this station isn’t just deserted—it’s a trap. Doors begin to appear where there were none before. Strange, cold hallways beckon. Each door they open pulls them deeper into a maze of shifting realities and forgotten memories, forcing them to confront scenes from a past they don’t remember living—haunting echoes of pain, betrayal, desire, and death. As paranoia sets in and the group begins to unravel, Zixuan realizes the truth is more horrifying than she imagined: they have been here before. This place knows them. It remembers everything they tried to forget. And someone, or something is orchestrating each cruel revelation with precision. Why were their memories taken? What really happened here? And what will be left of them once every door is opened? Let Me Out is a visceral, mind-bending descent into trauma, guilt, and twisted desire—where the past won’t stay buried, and the only way out is through the truth they were never meant to forget—but then one of them broke the rule.

Is being someone's shadow a blessing or a curse? Can you live your present happily? Or that person's past will punish every single moment of your life? This story tells how three families are bound together by a common thread. But who is the one who has put knot in it? Will this knot ever be resolved? Or will this thread itself break? How two lovers got separated and the one they sacrificed everything for will betray them because of a misunderstanding. Their separation will become a reason of disaster and revenge between the people they love the most. A girl whose only happiness and reason to live is her grandfather. She never expected anything from her fate but one proposal changed her entire life. In one night her world turned upside down. Loosing her lifeline and taking revenge for it, she drenched herself in blood of her own people.

One by one, the bodies fell. The mask opened and fed on them all, while a nauseating heat spread through his guts. A cascade of notifications appeared: [30 blood points acquired.] [Demonic wolf abilities obtained.] [Mission completed. Progress: 10/4.] [Skill acquired: Night Vision Level 1.] [Skill acquired: Regeneration Level 1.] [Skill acquired: Super Hearing Level 1.] Josuke breathed hard, hands shaking. —Good…— he gasped —At least… I got something… The system updated with a metallic chime: [Mission complete. Congratulations, host. Please review your statistics.] A red floating panel opened, displaying a skill tree full of gray icons and a few pulsing in red. —This is… like a damn videogame— he whispered bitterly. He glanced down to the stats section: Strength: Level 40 Speed: Level 40 Endurance: Level 40 Attack: Level 50 —My attack… ten points higher…— he murmured in a thin voice. The system spoke in a neutral tone: [BLOOD SYSTEM]: You may use the 190 blood points acquired to increase attributes.

DISCLAIMER: The events, characters, and situations depicted in this work are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people, events, or entities is purely coincidental. The story, its characters, and any events described are the product of the author's imagination and should not be construed as reflecting any real-life scenarios. Charlotte Nightfall is a celebrated CIA agent, revered as one of the greatest detectives of all time. Known for her unparalleled competence, sharp intellect, and flawless reputation, she's become a cult hero within the agency, admired by her colleagues and feared by her enemies. But beneath the perfect image she's carefully constructed lies a darker truth. Charlotte has spent years crafting an impeccable persona, hiding the secrets of her true identity from the world. What the CIA and those around her don't know is that her polished exterior conceals a woman who craves physical tension and a glamorous, secretive life. Her desires are as much a mystery as her past, and she's made it her mission to keep them hidden. Enter Frank James Drake, a former MI6 agent with both British and American citizenship, now working for the CIA.. As he gets closer to her, he begins to unravel the carefully constructed layers of Charlotte's life-both the professional and the personal. But what will he discover? And what will it cost them both when the masks begin to fall?

Because of her husband, Megan Ashton went to prison. Inside Prison she learnt everything they could ever be, and she became known as the Female Sovereign. Master of Medicine. Master of martial artist, and the most wealthy woman in the country. When she became of prison, she thought everything was going to live happily ever after, but her husband slammed her with a divorce paper, forgetting all the good deeds Megan had done for him. Megan just smiled in her mind. “I will pay you back”

Every hundred years, a mortal princess is chosen to marry a celestial — one of the powerful Rose Gold Birds — to ensure peace between the realms. But this time, the princess took her own life rather than marry a so-called beast. Now, Liora, her bitter, sharp-tongued personal maid, is forced to take her place. No one can know the truth. If the Celestials discover the bride is a fake, the kingdom will burn. If they refuse the marriage, everyone still dies. Worse still, Liora is to marry Prince Kael — the most feared and cursed of the Celestials. A warrior cloaked in blood and bound by a magical mask said to fall only for true love. But Liora doesn’t believe in love. She only believes in survival — and in getting her brother and aunt out of this hell.

Devil underneath the tricksters mask follows our protagonist angelo rycard on his journey of contradicting paths. He us the balancer between two worlds one ancient and wide riddled with secrets another filled with mysteries and enemies both world contain a broader side. But in one world angelo longs to keep that broader side hidden and in the other he aims to reunite with it. Come and follow his journey he plays the role of the devil and the messaih fighting countless enemies stopping men from playing god. Unraveling a past so foreign to him yet close at the same time while battling his greatest enemy of all himself. Follow me on patreon.com/nexusstar211 and become a follower of tye trickster journey

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Masks. They hold strange powers, given to those who wields them. Among thousands of them, Ten Powers rises as these Masks holds concepts that can only be described as God-like. They are called, the Ten Heralds. Kiyoto is a young man who finds himself wearing a damaged, wooden-carved mask which he can't take off for some unknown reason. To add to his confusion, aside from his name, he cannot seem to remember his past life after waking up. He will then find himself involved in fierce battles and events that will help uncover the mystery of the Mask he is currently wearing...and it's underlying purpose of Change. https://discord.gg/gmh3xfJDfG

After a devastating virus outbreak, two brothers obtain powerful masks granting them immortality and the ability to manipulate opposing elements—one controls water, while the other wields fire. But what once bonded them has now torn them apart. One brother searches tirelessly for the other, believing they can be reunited. Meanwhile, his brother has been brainwashed by a corrupt corporation, convinced that his sibling always hated him. In his search, the first brother is joined by a small group of survivors who also seek to destroy the corporation responsible for the city's downfall. Although he preferred to work alone, he slowly begins to enjoy the company of his new allies, forging unexpected connections as they wander the ruins of Aesthetic City. But the closer he gets to his brother, the more dangerous the journey becomes, as betrayal, memory, and manipulation threaten to destroy what remains of their bond.

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.

an ordinary Civil servant,been giving second chance of life by unknown mask. by exchanging his two eyeballs for a second life. with catch he is not really alive anymore as a human, but as an undead...with power. will he be able to live his life normally? or will there be many strange and random things that will crossing with him? ---------------- Author note: this my first novel,and English not my first language so, i may user google translate to write it...and the story probably goes random and flat whenever my mood is..

ZOYA was born into a world that never truly welcomed her. From the very beginning, her existence was met with disappointment—because she was a girl. Unlike other children, Zoya faced developmental challenges; she struggled to understand the world around her, found it difficult to speak clearly, and lacked the communication skills that others took for granted. For this, she was ignored, ridiculed, and treated like a shadow within her own home. But even in the darkness, Sanvi had a spark—she was brilliant in her studies. Slowly, silently, she began to grow. Yet, just as she stepped into school, life grew even crueler. She became a victim of relentless bullying, day after day. And she bore it all alone. Her fear of her abusive and violent family silenced her pain. She learned early on that speaking up only brought more hurt. Years passed. The wounds she hid never healed—but she kept walking forward, searching for something—perhaps love, perhaps peace. But fate had other plans. She fell for someone younger, a love the world would never understand. Meanwhile, tragedy struck her home in ways that shattered her soul. Still, Zoya refused to break. This is a haunting tale of a girl who was unloved, unheard, and unseen—yet dared to survive. Through betrayal, heartbreak, and loss, Sanvi’s journey is one of quiet strength, hidden battles, and the desperate hope that maybe, just maybe, she deserved more.

When Casimir's mother was killed before he could even count, his life took a turn for the worst. His early maturity was not a choice and neither was honing his sharp mind especially when being an orphan in an unforgiving world at such an age, was a death sentence. But against whatever odds pitted against him Casimir made it to the age of awakening mostly intact, that is if you chose to ignore his mental capabilities. Despite the early misfortune, his already dark fate would take another defining turn when he would awaken with a dreadful and terrible origin.

Has loving someone ever been your deepest regret? Clouds scatter after long rains, but some love never fades. This is not just a love story. This is the story of two lives — tangled by fate, but destined to doom one. Can love like this survive? Or will it die before it even begins? Unrequited love is cruel, isn't it? Living in imagined worlds creates illusions, and illusions always hurt. Maybe one day I'll know who I'm meant to end up with — if I survive the wait. If only death could cure every feeling that makes you hate yourself, every mask you wear just to keep living...

Eight masked strangers awaken on a theater stage, forced into a twisted performance run by a cryptic AI called The System. Each is given a secret role, goal, and strange ability. Some must protect. One must kill. Only five can survive. With fake rules, hidden alliances, and daily rituals like “Dates” and “Confessions,” the players must entertain a silent Audience — or be eliminated.

The story revolves around Moon Grace a orphan who doesn't remember her past after wake up in hospital from the verge of death at the age of 8 after then a family adopted her and now after spending 10 years with them she thinks they are her real parents that's how much love and care they gave her with her passion and hardwork for computers she finally get a scholarship to complete her graduation in computer science from her dream university and as she follow steps towards her dream she met a mysterious figure  Night Yarrows and then the story begins......

Once a calm way of life, filled with a beautiful love story and legit wealth, along the way twists into more action packed, still with deep love affection through, which takes place in different countries and cities around the globe. 'Ishtar' is an omega FL from a very humble/poor beginning who, at the age of 13 finds herself being raised by a wealthy family after her mother who works for the same family as a house maid encounters a terrible accident which leaves her in a home for the disabled. When Ishtar grows up, continous life challenges throw her out of her marriage with a new born baby, all the way to finding herself turn into a very dangerous but kind assassin _ a contact killer after she's left with amnesia and she couldn't remember how she got hurt. 'Bob Lee' is an alpha ML, the only child in this very wealthy family, who grows up into a very handsome young man, ladies' man, knowing nothing but a silver spoon in his mouth since childhood. Bob Lee, as the heir of his father's sweat, extravagantly wastes his family's fortune after discarding the only smart and wise woman, and here he finds himself with only one option to get himself back on his feet; to join dirty businesses. Nadia Brownie, a villain from the middle class, and a very beautiful eye catching young lady is a snake in her body, very ready _ so manupilative and capable of doing whatever it takes to make false appear like reality. With this character, Nadia Browne love bombs Bob Lee, switching his mind blind to the extent where he abandons his sweet marriage and marry her instead. Nadia Browne becomes more dangerous along the way after winning her way fully into Bob Lee's world. However, Nadia Browne is so lucky to have a best friend named Sonia. She is very ambitious when it comes to working, very easy with people, and a type of friend who will always challenge her with nothing but the truth whether Nadia likes it or not.

The crew of the Training Ship UNS Singapore escaped from an alien fleet, finds themselves stranded on an unknown planet and has to survive against deadly monsters and magical creatures. Genre Sci-Fic, Fantasy, Magic, Kingdom Building, Army Building, Technology gap, War, Grand Strategy Book 1 Chap 001 - 200 Book 2 Chap 201 - 400 Book 3 Chap 401 - 600 Book 4 Chap 601 - Ongoing ---------------------- Audio Narration by Agro Squerrils on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvM0lAnxdGo ---------------------- Please support if you enjoyed my story! =) https://www.patreon.com/neobear Discord https://discord.gg/A8Tm86V

Lucian Volgare is an enigma,an ancient demon king who ruled the realm of magic,but was killed by his companions.He awoken 10 000 years later to a world that has changed.He enrolls in an academy and he meets two girls, Lilith and Lillian,who aid him in regaining his empire

The Mask Never Slips In a world where morality is blurred, Shiva navigates the dark underbelly of crime while concealing the unbearable weight of his own existence. Emotionally detached yet deeply wounded, he wears a mask of indifference, suppressing a lifetime of trauma that manifests as relentless physical pain. He is a master manipulator, a deceiver, and a survivor—yet, at his core, he is a man consumed by self-disgust. Despite his hatred for himself, three fragile reasons tether him to life: his love for a girl who barely acknowledges him, his unwavering loyalty to the abusive family that broke him, and the little brother he raised to be everything he could never become. If even one of these reasons crumbles, so will he. As he maneuvers through the chaos of the crime world—both a participant and an outsider—Shiva finds himself drawn into a series of brutal conflicts, each forcing him to confront the contradictions within him. He claims to have no desire to kill, yet death follows in his shadow. He yearns to be understood, yet has perfected the art of deception. He wants to feel something—anything—but every emotion is buried beneath years of carefully constructed lies. When the past he’s tried so hard to bury resurfaces, Shiva’s carefully maintained facade begins to crack. Someone close to him is starting to see through the act. And as the weight of his suffering becomes impossible to contain, he is left with one question: Can he keep holding on, or is the mask he wears the only thing keeping him alive?

[Book published on royal road: Unnikuttan I was born with no name. No memories. No power. Just a mask. A porcelain-white mask that whispered names I’d never heard—and lives I had never lived. The first time I wore it, I became her: The Blade Dancer of the Dying Moon. The second time? A dead queen who spoke in tongues and commanded spirits. Every mask I wear brings power… Every life I borrow brings danger. Because someone—or something—wants these masks shattered. And the moment I put on the wrong one… I won’t just borrow the past. I’ll become it.

In the glittering world of business, power is the ultimate prize — and Li Zhenyu has spent his entire life mastering the game. At just 21, he’s already a ruthless, manipulative force, controlling vast fortunes and business empires. With his mysterious charm and deadly intelligence, he’s the perfect puppet master, moving everyone around him like pieces on a chessboard. His greatest asset? His wife, Shen Yinyin — the brilliant and seductive general manager of his company, whose beauty and power mask the secrets hidden within their marriage. Despite their seemingly perfect partnership, cracks begin to show when Yinyin uncovers unsettling truths about Zhenyu’s manipulations and the dark web of lies he’s spun to control her, his family, and everyone around him. The couple is caught in a dangerous game where love and betrayal intertwine, and every move could be the last. But as Zhenyu's grip on his empire begins to falter, enemies from within and without move to shatter the carefully constructed world he's built. His loyal assistant, Qiulan, is torn between duty to her master and the growing realization that Zhenyu’s thirst for control has led them all down a path of destruction. Meanwhile, Feng Yun, the ambitious rival CEO, prepares to strike, knowing the time is ripe to take everything Zhenyu has worked for. In this world of high-stakes business, psychological warfare, and forbidden passions, no one is truly who they appear to be. As the tension escalates, Yinyin is forced to confront the question: Can love survive when the man she married is a monster in disguise? And when the veil of deception finally falls, will Zhenyu be able to maintain his hold on her, or will the secrets he’s buried tear their world apart? Beneath the Velvet Mask is a dark, twisted exploration of obsession, power, and the fragility of trust. With every chapter, secrets are revealed, alliances shift, and the stakes get higher. In a world where manipulation is currency, can anyone truly win — or are they all just pawns in a game where the rules change with every move?

A tale of stolen faces, buried legacies, and a world of opportunities. In the crooked alleys of Myrrowind, a seventeen-year-old orphan named Ren survives by becoming everyone but himself. Ren has become a ghost in the world of nobles and criminals alike—a master thief, a con artist, a boy with a thousand faces. No one knows who he truly is. Not even him. But the mask remembers.