White Mask

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.

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.

Nihongo Arata, Just a normal high school boy, living a normal untouched life, at least that's what it looked like to the outside world in Kyoto.

( An LGBT+ novel) Ending your life isn't the right decision. Moulin didn't believe this saying until he did it. Moulin, a depressed shut-in digital writer, transmigrates into the frail body of a spoiled young master. Unknown to him, he was swallowed by the fear of death. This time, he intends to start a new beginning and relive his life carefully. Waking within the frigid confines of a cave of ice. Nightly whispers of guidance and so much more. The power of unknown origin... An unusual world where special people possess elemental powers and thriving magical beasts, A cute meng selling snow-white fox, A crowd of overprotective people, and a powerful yet impressively annoying person...a stressful Moulin massaged his forehead. This couldn't possibly get any worse... Moumou: My body doesn't feel right...( secretly inspects lower body) Moumou: ...@$%#!!!! An Evil Lion: My love, our bed has gone cold... Moumou: (#ง'̀-'́)ง... Warning this novel includes the following: 1. Smut 2. Gore 3. Inappropriate language Publish dates: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (Sporadic if I get busy ╥﹏╥) || I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E! || This novel is inspired by several BL novels• If you do not like reading LGBTQ+ novels please avoid reading this• This author is trying her best!• Enjoy! The cover is originally is drawn by yours truly º^º *hehe want a commission?*

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.

An Asian historical fantasy. A beautiful tomboy. A banished prince. An adventurous bookworm. A chubby lady with a green thumb... In the fictional kingdom of Eondeog Mun, four deities are murdered and darkness was unleashed to a once thriving kingdom. A hundred and fifty years later, the major players in the age old tragedy are finally reborn in the same time, and an evil plan is formed again. It is up to the banished Grand Prince of Eondoeg Mun, and a playful young lady who acts like a boy, to discover a hundred and fifty year old secret and prevent history from repeating itself...

A girl who gone tired of her village decided to leave it, but it was center around a mysterious forest, they call it the Enchanted Forest, dragons, and demons are what they said that lived in this forest, but she doesn't care she still wanna achieve her dreams, and it was to explore the whole world, but before she does that, she will tackle first her very first exploration, the mysterious forest that makes their village hidden to the others.

A boy who was suddenly sent to a world full of nothing but white. Will he get out of the world of white or is that just the start?

Having transmigrated into a fantasy world of magic and knights , the son of humble merchant prioritizes safety above all else. Armed with a system and cautiousness that is sometimes unnecessary watch Gray slowly turn him and his organization into shadows. Hidden and only existing in the night." For a shadow can never be truly destroyed and fought aganist."

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

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?

Sometimes we wonder what really goes on in the head of others, their thoughts, feelings and emotions... But sometimes, what we think we know isn't always the right thing

In a world where magical creatures and humans live side by side, the profession of Alchemist has come into light, special humans who are able to control the mana within them and perform fantastical feats, they could terraform the earth and summon oceans at will, it is the most respected and distinguished profession in the world, entire schools were built, dedicated to the learning and teaching of the art of alchemy as it was every child's dream to become an alchemist. Earl White, having lost both his parents who were the one of the strongest alchemists in the world, is left to be taken care of by his grandfather, he enrolls into an alchemy school in hopes of becoming the greatest alchemist just like his parents, but there's a problem, he is unable to perform Alchemy, this makes him get bullied and ridiculed at his school making life even harder. Earl eventually stumbles upon a strange book which grants him a system along with the ability to perform Alchemy, he is filled with joy at first, but his joy soon becomes short lived as a system message appears Infront of him [Your Soul energy depletes] [You must consume life energy in the next 12 hours] [Your soul energy continues to deplete] Having been living a normal life, he is now suddenly thrust into a world of death, deception, tough choices, betrayal and murder, for the sake of his and his new found friends sake, he will need to kill and consume the life energy of others, and complete other tasks to become stronger, all in his quest to eventually become the strongest alchemist, however the life of an alchemist isn't a pretty one, as he learns through the deadly secrets of the Alchemy world, while he battles the ORA, grief and sorrow along with mystery, are all things that follow him in his path wherever he goes, he will have to grow with his friends and rise up to the challenges that lie ahead of him. Dive into the captivating world of alchemists, discover all the characters, adversary, obstacles and challenges Earl encounters on his path to become the strongest Alchemist, what sort of tough decisions will he make, who can be trust, and what type of enemies will he encounter?, well what are you waiting for?, start reading.

What happens when a golden retriever personality collides with the infamy of a villainess who leaves chaos in her wake? Rina, a 21 year old woman— awakens in a world not her own, trapped in the body of a feared noblewoman, Andrelise Castiglions, with a reputation as sharp as the dagger hidden beneath her skirts. The empire stands at the brink of collapse, tangled in webs of deceit, treacherous alliances, and ambitions cloaked in silk and smiles. 'The Viper Of Castiglione Domaine' Amongst the many names she had in the empire, this is the most formidable name she is remembered by. Her mission? Survive long enough to return to her original life. But to do that, Andrelise must play the villain’s role without becoming the monster everyone expects her to be—because one false move could doom both her and the empire she never intended to save. With enemies in every shadow and power struggles unfolding at every turn, Andrelise learns that sometimes, the only way to outwit the game... is to master it.

Detective Quraisyah Adams grapples with an immense loss after her only son is taken by her greedy in-laws. Amidst the tumultuous aftermath, her ex-husband attempts a reconciliation despite having moved on. As she navigates this emotional turmoil, Q finds unexpected solace in the caring embrace of a compassionate man, whose love begins to heal her shattered heart. Balancing her demanding career with the complexities of her past, Q embarks on a journey of healing and redemption, seeking a new place in a world fractured by tragedy.

Skin as pale as snow. Lips as red as blood. That's how many describe Fièra Ponze, a 28-year-old call center agent in the BPO industry. Asleep in the morning, awake at night. This has been her routine ever since her life changed. What kind of change? She was once normal. She lived a typical life, bustling with the noise of everyday struggles. Fiera enjoyed sunny afternoons, weekend getaways, and spontaneous coffee dates with friends. But that all ended one fateful night. It was supposed to be an ordinary afternoon shift. After a long day of calls and customer complaints, she walked home under the dim streetlights. Suddenly, an eerie silence filled the air, and a figure emerged from the shadows. Fiera had no time to react. She felt a sharp pain, then a coldness that seeped into her bones. When she woke up, her world had changed. Colors seemed duller, sounds sharper, and an insatiable thirst gnawed at her insides. She discovered her transformation through trial and error, the realization dawning with the dawn she could no longer tolerate. Now, she navigates her nocturnal life, balancing her job while concealing her new identity. She wonders if she’ll ever find a way back to normalcy, or if she’s destined to roam the night forever.

This is a story comprising of four different stories in honor of Domestic Violence month. The stories are short and concise to draw the reader into the perspective of the character.

If only one could choose whom they marry, and if only one were not born into a royal family where marriage had to be for political gain. This was how Dalia was set to marry a man from a faraway land, a man rumored to be a monster who always wore a mask to cover his ugly face.

In the vast expanse of time, traversing through countless dimensions and realms, there exists an enigmatic girl named Yuna. She is an eternal wanderer, a seeker of solace amidst the ceaseless flow of existence. Her footsteps echo through the eons as she tirelessly quests for a tranquil haven to call home, her appearance forever frozen in the visage of a petite, short-haired figure with a captivating shade of purple locks, standing at a modest height of 159 centimeters. However, destiny takes a mischievous twist as Yuna, amidst her interdimensional odyssey, finds herself adrift and disoriented, her mana reserves nearly depleted. With no other recourse, she descends upon an unfamiliar and desolate room, adorned only by weathered furniture that bears the weight of forgotten memories. Yet, in this unexpected juncture, Yuna's fate intertwines with that of an enigmatic companion—a girl who embodies the essence of an ethereal white cat. Their paths converge in this room of possibilities, sparking an unforeseen connection that will challenge Yuna's eternal voyage and beckon her to unravel the mysteries of an uncharted existence. As the echoes of Yuna's past reverberate through the threads of time, she grapples with the enigma of her newfound partner. Together, they embark on a quest of survival, forging an unbreakable bond amidst the uncertainty that surrounds them. Yuna, the ageless voyager, and her feline-like ally must navigate a realm where the boundaries of reality blur and where challenges beyond imagination await. Amidst the backdrop of shifting dimensions and the passage of eras, Yuna's journey takes a poignant turn—a quest not only for a tranquil sanctuary but for a profound understanding of herself, her place in the cosmos, and the meaning of companionship. Join Yuna as she embraces the uncharted chapters of her existence, navigating unexplored realms with her enigmatic partner, and discovering that even an eternity of wandering can be transformed by the power of an unexpected connection.

Jerome never thought her life would be dictated by the lunar cycle, nor that she would find herself caught in a dangerous, obsessive love affair with Ian, the Alpha of the White Wolves. Ian is powerful, dominant, and unlike any other being Jerome has encountered. His beauty is cold and lethal, and his touch is both electric and painful. As the Alpha of the most feared pack, Ian leads with cruelty, but beneath his icy demeanor lies an even darker desire—to possess Jerome completely. What begins as an aggressive pursuit turns into an exploration of control, submission, and breaking boundaries. Jerome’s innocence and humanity attract Ian, but they also become her curse as she’s thrust into a world where love and pain are inseparable. The deeper Jerome falls into Ian's world, the more she realizes that there is no escape from this bond. Ian’s possessiveness spirals into obsession, and Jerome must fight between succumbing to Ian's dangerous passion or breaking free from the curse of the White Wolf Alpha. Betrayals, deadly secrets, and harmful power plays unfold as Jerome tries to find her place in a world where only the strongest survive. Every chapter unravels Ian’s complex and twisted love, the painful choices Jerome must make, and the ultimate question—will she be able to tame the Alpha or become her prey forever?

Emerald was born into a family of witches. On top of that, her father is a mafia lord. She got whatever she wanted growing up and has always been content. But her life changed when her father presented her with news of a marriage between her and a ruthless werewolf mafia lord. Will she be able to live happily with him? Or will she be consumed by the obstacles and enemies she made just by getting married to Lucian? Alpha king, mafia lord Lucian Diaz Blackwood is on a quest for revenge. His parents had been killed by witches when he was just an infant, forcing him to grow up in the trenches. Now he is back and back for revenge and his first candidate is Emerald’s father and his family. Will he be able to accomplish his mission? Or will he succumb to the strong mate bond he has towards Emerald

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

Allan Crowe é o exemplo perfeito de garoto exemplar: popular, inteligente e gentil. Mas, por trás dessa fachada impecável, esconde-se um manipulador frio e calculista, movido por segredos sombrios e uma sede insaciável por poder. Enquanto a cidade o vê como um herói mascarado, seu verdadeiro objetivo se mantém nas sombras. Ninguém está preparado para a verdade que ele oculta. ... Esta é a minha primeira obra, e claro, vou aprendendo conforme escrevo, como qualquer pessoa. Espero melhorar e atingir um nível de escrita que seja agradável aos leitores enquanto me aprimoro.

A newly birthed child is akin to a pure white sheet. And if someone had to badmouth about their behavior, it should be towards the parents because after birth it is up to the parents to navigate their children on the road of life. They paint their child with their ideology , thought's , emotion and sometimes dream. So how a child grows up depends on the environment and their parents. ••••••• Quotes: “One must prepare themselves to be embarrassed if they want to embarrass someone.” “One must deceive themselves to deceive others.” “Everyone wears a mask to hide themselves from the world.” •••••• Submitting this for the webnovel spirity awards 2024. Please support me. Thank you. [Warning. Mature content. sensitive content.] [This is fiction so don't take it seriously and just enjoy.]