Thats What The Mask Is

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.

A story of every little girl becoming a mature woman Let's find out the story of LILY and her journey to unleash exactly what LOVE is......? Authors Note: I am trying to write this story as simple as it seems if any of the situations are linked or happened in anyone's life, it's simply a coincidence finally, share ur opinions

Arsol (Username: Hakkun) is your average eighteen-year-old tech nerd; he reads cliche light novels, plays video games (way too many), studies for exams, and he programs! Does he have friends? A social life, maybe? Nah, he’s an anti-social whose inner monologues revolve around how humans suck. He’s the type who blames the world for his problems: edgy, angsty, emo— thinks he’s smarter than everyone and has answers for the world’s crisis. Gotta give it to him, though, he a young talent at whatever he does. His skills for programming, gaming (FPS) as well as studying makes up for the fact that he’s an arse. So much so, that he stops going to school altogether and locks himself in his room, he’d rather be with his computer. Because Arsol is on a mission! He’s been collaborating with online strangers who are all equally gamers and computer nerds, who understand him, and who all have this idea to make this steampunk/dieselpunk game called ‘Hero of Emberstein.’ Now, Arsol won’t lie, he’s obsessed. Being one of the co-creators, he finds himself adding features and details he’d want in an MMORPG. The only thing he dislikes is the customizable character features; he never understands such a personalized activity. He prefers Gacha. After 3 years, the game is finally available for beta testing, his 7 online co-creators are all ready to click the play button. But little does Arsol know, he would for real be in the game, like in person, like ISEKAI-ed, like he could die, for real for real. What's worse is, everyone who clicked the play button for the beta test, has also been Isekaied. So like, maybe over a thousand or more? Arsol thinks it’s his fault innocent players are getting transmigrated into HIS game, because he remembers that he removed the 'EXIT' button as a harmless malfunctioning prank-- turned deadly?! Oops. Journey along with Arsol as he hides his identity as the creator, the culprit, and the administrator. And that time he finds out his 6 online friends are all here as well, but where?! Who?! UGH, THIS IS WHY HE HATES CUSTOMIZABLE CHARACTERS! ( I DO, IN FACT, OWN THE COVER )

MC Rune Argentus wants to leave his village for a more exciting life as an adventurer, only things turn out a lot different than he thought they would. A power he shouldn't have, a bloodline hidden from him by his parents, and various women vying for his affection. Rune learns that not everything is as it seems as he's slowly dragged into an ancient conflict. Sexual Content warning: this novel contains content of the R-18 nature and might not be for everyone. All characters appearing in this novel are 18 years and over, despite what the text may say. I do not own the cover image. If you are the original artist and are unhappy then let me know and I will change it.

After finding the spatial stone in the Alchemy World, Yuan Liang was overjoyed. Finally, he could go home! With thoughts of returning home, he eagerly stepped into the teleportation array. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in yet another world... A turtle shrouded in black mist… A bird that summoned storms with each beat of its wings… A giant ape covered in thousands of arms… Was this Earth? No! Where was this place? Fortunately, Yuan Liang discovered that his alchemy could still be used in this world! His alchemy could awaken the legendary bloodline within the spirit beasts. [Horned Caterpillar] to [Sky-Swallowing Chaos True Dragon]: devouring the sun, moon, and stars, perceiving the universe, traversing past, present, and future. [Blue Feather Bird] to [Frost Soul Sky Howler Eagle]: freezing heaven, earth, and everything within, dominating all races. [Flame Monkey] to [Hell Asura Fire Ape]: hellfire that scorches all, purifies all evil, the emperor of fire. Yuan Liang looked at the rows of divine beasts before him and declared, “No matter how many more worlds I have to conquer, I will find my way home!” …… This novel is also known as ‘Peerless Beast Master: The Path of Bloodline Awakening’

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.

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

Kale's 'What the hell?' story telling how he became the most powerful entity in the world. Please read FL: MC! you are not human and have to save our clan! MC: -_- FL's Dad: I want you dead dead Dead MC: -_- power trip system: Dead MC, you have been selected to use the power trip system. penalty for not becoming the strongest in two dimensions is immediate erasing of your existence. MC: T_T

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

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.

Have you ever wondered about the goodness and the evilness of the world? If everything is balanced, doesn’t that mean that there’s goodness in evil and evilness in good? Then, how do we actually separate these two categories, which coexist and swirled up to an entity? The story of two people, maybe more, suffering through the prejudices of this classification. What if evil is good and good is evil? Does the good always receives the best while the evil receives the worst? Maybe both of them are trampled down instead, and this is a journey of a hero who struggles to stay as good and a villain who refused to be evil. (Cover designed by Freepik)

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.

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.

[Nomination for Best Newcomer of the Year 2022] [First Place in Bestselling Books for the Tenth Period of the Sci-Fi Starlight Awards] [First Prize in the 2022 Sci-Fi Writing Contest] Saviors are ranked as well. The lowest-tier saviors are inefficient. They take years or even decades to save the world once, causing countless people to suffer. However, they may not truly save the world. The third-tier saviors are manipulated by schemers their entire lives. They are ignorant and naive, just like puppets on strings. The second-tier saviors pay a huge price to save the world. They may lose their spouse, suffer a disability, sacrifice their friends, and suffer many other hardships. However, in the end, they only receive a useless title or even an epitaph. "These saviors have tragic lives. I don't want to become like them, I want to be a top-tier savior!" "What a top-tier savior is?" "Light-speed salvation!" "No casualties!" "Obtaining insane profits!" "Using the present sword to slay the near future, strangling the apocalypse in its cradle, acting entirely on his will, and collecting the reward he deserved!" "That's what a top-tier savior is!"

From a princess who once commanded several people and held high authority in the kingdom of Bu Yeo To a royal consort who now bow before others in order to survive in their hands. This was the cruel fate of princess Yuhwa, who at the end of the day was relegated to a position of a slave. How ridiculous and embarrassing!. A slave?. Not a public servant but the Emperor's personal slave.  No one had the power to take arms against the mighty Emperor of Joseon, Haemosu.  No now know the extent of the shadow emperor's powers. Some say he can command the nature surrounding the earth to do his bidding. Others says this nature such as fire, water, air, earth, sky speak to him, whispering the thought of his enemies and this nature are known as his 'Five dragon Gods' He is strong and without an equal in the mentality to fight. His anger causes new fear in his foes. He was a monster that derived joy from the chaos war, a deadly beast. ~~~ This is the journey of Princess Yuhwa, daughter of King Kim Byeon In of Buyeo kingdom. How she erased the darkness in Haemosu's heart and replaced it with lightness. Find out how she fulfilled her destiny and fought her life battle as a slave. Cover photo not mine

"Leave," Jamari said firmly, her voice resolute. "I have no desire to engage in conversation with you." Reagan gradually approached, closing the gap between them. "I am the dragon king," he proclaimed. "Adored by some, despised by many, and feared by countless others." He stood before her, his presence commanding. "People worship at my feet, bowing in reverence, trembling in fear." He paused, then continued, his tone softer. "Yet, somehow" he paused " somehow it is only you who possesses the power to bring me to my knees." *********************************************** When a blind forgotten princess is forced to get married to a powerful dragon king to prevent her father from ending her life, little does she know that the marriage is about to unravel a lot of secret about who she is and the past connection she has with her husband. Warning: contains heavy sexual content.

In a land that is forbidden for the humans to enter, A castle that was built in the forest where the creatures of the night live. But one day a human girl decides to break that role, What will happen? Join Lily adventure to find out ... The Novel will contain volumes for each character that will appear in the novel as each one of them will have different stories.

ANNA ASHLEY SKY is a girl who doesn't care about any one she fare no creature that was born by woman ,she always remind her that no matter what her life turn 360°when she met a man called. JACKSON SLAVATA a man who rules the mafaria world he him self is the devil. no one hear his name with out fare of being killed he shows no Marcy he kill human as if they were ant in fornt of the greater God's. what will happen to Annna? how will she face Jackson when they met ? find out , follow for more .☺️

In a world where crowns weigh heavy and alliances are forged in gilded cages, two royals dare to play a dangerous game of deception. Princess Lyra of Aurell never aspired to the throne, but with her kingdom on the brink of invasion, she dons the identity of her cousin, Crown Princess Aria. Her mission: infiltrate the court of Tarragon as a potential concubine and save her people from war. King Caiden of Tarragon has worn the crown since boyhood, each year etching lines of distrust into his heart. Weary of political schemes and fearing for his life, he sheds his royal robes to masquerade as his own bodyguard during the concubine selection. As "Aria" and "Roran," Lyra and Caiden find in each other an unexpected confidant, their growing bond built on half-truths and shared secrets. But as they unravel a sinister plot within Tarragon's court, the masks they wear become both a shield and a burden. When an assassination attempt forces them to reveal their true identities, betrayal cuts deep. Trust lies shattered between them, yet the fragile alliance between their kingdoms hangs in the balance. As enemies circle and threats loom from within and without, Lyra and Caiden must decide: can they forge a future together, or will the wounds of deception destroy both their kingdoms and their hearts? "Masks of the Heart" is a sweeping tale of forbidden love, political intrigue, and the courage to reveal one's true self. In a world where every smile hides a secret, Lyra and Caiden must learn that the greatest power lies not in the face they present to the world, but in the truth they share with each other.

Vera Gilmore didn't think that getting involved with the sweet, unassuming guy who came into her antique shop would be so dangerous. Casey Parker has a dark past and family secrets no one knows about. His identical twin, Kane, has never been anything but trouble so when Vera comes into his life, he is absolutely determined to keep Kane away from her. Kane has other plans. He won't let anyone mess with Casey...even someone who supposedly loves him. Can Casey live a normal life with Vera or will Kane make that impossible? Read on to find out! *cover art by polkadottedscrunchie*

When I grow up, I’ll go on an adventure. Thought Elias as he lay down on a tall grass in his homeland Parahill. One day I’ll become a sailor and see the whole world. Little did he know that a great adventure was awaiting him. Yet he could never imagine what sorrows would this adventure bring him because from that day onward he would only be known as The Masked Man, The Grímur of the cursed ship The Rose Sparrow - feared on every island, in every village and town, and by every man. A prequel to the novel Two Swords and a Dagger Big thank you to a friend for proofreading and correcting the novella. You can find her on Instagram by maska_person_art