Birds Of Prey Black Mask

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.

[DROPPED: currently picking up my motivation and starting a new one] Photography helped Espresso to cope up from an incident in his life, but when the person who inspired him suddenly vanished from the limelight of arts, he unwillingly let go of his camera and focuses on studying and helping in his Uncle’s coffee and beverage shop. Four years later, their paths would cross again and it will be his turn to inspire the girl who’s advices became his therapeutic treatment. But when people who caused his trauma re-enter his life and memories he wanted to seal-off resurfaced, will he be able to face them or will he run away? * She was a painter in her prime. Due to an unforeseen event, everything was taken away from her. The once cheery and playful childe becomes dejected and mournful. Sunny days turned to rainy days. Her world was painted gray. Masking her demeanor with a smile always pasted on her face but deep within her heart she was already breaking. Will she be able to find hope? Will someone give a palette of colours to paint her world and be a masterpiece?

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 several 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.

Synopsis: Asher Dobrev and Maria James are two popular, yet bitter rivals in high school. In their favorite online game, they take on hidden identities—Asher as Dobrax, a loyal guard, and Maria as MJay, the powerful queen. In the game, they form an unlikely and strong friendship, unaware of each other’s true identity. As their bond deepens, the lines between their virtual and real lives blur. With their hidden identities at risk, they must decide if their in-game connection can overcome their real-life animosity—or if their rivalry will tear them apart.

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 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?

Imagine a wild fusion of sharp British wit and anime absurdity. This light novel blends wry, quirky humour with a satirical journey through the ever-evolving world of online trends, social media, gaming, and music culture. It’s the kind of book nobody else could have written—and the one I always wished existed. Lillian is like all other girls—every single one of them. She dreams of eBunnee fame on the hottest social media app around. But while wandering through the enchanting #HeartLingForest, she stumbles upon something—or rather, someone—a quirky ghost girl with a flair for the dramatic, and when Lillian asks the ghost to follow her... she literally does. At Estresey Academy, the youth of today are moulded into eBunnee addicts, trained to worship followers as if they're the key to eternal life. In this bizarre world, followers aren’t just important—they’re everything. eBunnee is so addictive, even the non-humans, inanimate objects, AND ghosts are scrambling for their own slice of the fame pie. Join Lillian (or, you know, follow/stalk) on her hilarious journey through a world where fame is fleeting, friendships are tested, and the line between reality and the virtual realm blurs in the most entertaining ways!

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.

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.

Zheng Mingmei, a beautiful and introverted girl with a hidden identity of being a famous author named ‘Starbird’ has a crush on a celebrity Wang Lie whom she regards as her inspiration and idol behind her writings, accidentally bumps into him unaware of him also reciprocating to her feelings..! Be a part of her journey from finding love and herself in the midst of hate, drama and romance!!

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] The stormy night was like a canvas, painted with hues of darkness and desire. The wind howled like a beast, threatening to consume everything in its path. And in the midst of it all, I stood at the edge of the cliff, my heart racing with anticipation. He was coming for me. I could feel it in my bones, a shiver that ran down my spine like a whispered promise . A monster, a creature of the night, a beast they called him, But I knew the truth and he was mine. As the lightning flashed, illuminating the dark sky, I saw him. A figure, tall and imposing, standing at the edge of the trees. His eyes gold eyes locked onto mine, his canines elongated and I felt the world around me melt away as I locked eyes with him . I was supposed to be scared but I wasn't. " Ophelia" he whispered, his voice deep yet so tender. He grabbed my waist pulling me closer to him And then, everything went black.

In a world where magic awakens at the age of eight, Himra Kitamori's journey defies all expectations. Born without magic but blessed with unparalleled strength, Himra discovers an ancient black katana forged by forbidden powers. As red lightning ignites his destiny, Himra must face a ruthless king and his army of shadows. With courage, training, and the blade’s evolving power, Himra embarks on a thrilling quest to uncover his true potential. Will he rise as the ultimate warrior or fall to the darkness threatening his world?

In the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, Jacob "Black Jack," a cunning and ambitious pirate captain, rises to power through a combination of ruthless strategy and dark necromantic abilities. As captain of The Abyss, Jacob sets out to establish a powerful pirate haven on the secluded island of Dead Man's Bay. Facing challenges from both the supernatural and the living, he must navigate treacherous alliances, fend off native tribes, and outmaneuver rival pirates while building his empire. With a growing crew and a deepening mastery of the dark arts, Black Jack's journey is one of power, control, and the pursuit of ultimate dominion over the Caribbean.

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

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.

A year before a mysterious tower appeared, the world began to change. Earthquakes and other disasters struck at the same time, creating chaos. Then, one day, a mysterious golden key appeared to Neon. From that moment, odd and unsettling events began to unfold in his life. Will this key bring him misfortune, or will it be his path to something greater?

"Is Fate the excuse of the forsaken, is Free Will the delusion of the chosen?" Such was a question that Xavier, the Demon King, never had the chance to ask himself. As he lay defeated, awaiting his death, he wondered about the wretched life he lived. 'The hero who killed me, the one who held the same ambitions as me. We both wanted good for the people, for the world. We are both two sides of the same coin, yet, fate decided that he will be the one the light will shine on. Perhaps it was me too, perhaps it was my karma for flowing the rivers of blood with my sword. But still... It was fate that squashed the humanity in me first! Damn fate, if I had one more chance, I would've lived for myself more, I wouldn't have taken this arbitrary role of being a necessary evil... This world, this game of destiny... It can burn to ashes for all I care.' As he sunk into the cold embrace of death, a certain [REDACTED] heard his dying wish with amusement and cast their die, reversing the wheel of time one last time and going all in on him on a risky gamble with the stakes of their world. ************** Discord Server (fixed): https://discord.gg/rZhT6zdp2f Author is on a break, exams are coming soon. The placeholder chapters are being updated, so you will not be notified if you add to library, since it's technically not a new chapter. ...Plus working on a new book that'll be released next year

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.

"'I don't care, Sarah. I despise you. I despise the whole of you." Xavier's growl sent shivers down her spine. His piercing blue eyes locked onto hers, seeing right through her. Tears welled up as he sneered, "I'm Xavier Adrian. Your feelings mean nothing." Sarah's heart shattered as his words pierced through her innocent heart. "Then who am I to you?" she trembled. Xavier's whisper sent fear coursing through her veins and he slowly let out his usual sinful smirk "I'm the Devil and you're my prey." "When darkness reigns, survival is luxury." Sarah Parker, a 19-year-old aspiring journalist, once dreamed of uncovering truth and making a name for herself. But when tragedy struck, her world shattered, leaving her with emotional scars. Now, she's forced into the dark world of the Sin-Nation Empire, where Xavier Adrian reigns. Xavier Adrian, the CEO of Nexus Tech by day and the leader of Sin-Nation-Empire at night, hides a tortured soul behind his piercing blue eyes. The son of Andrew Adrian, his blood comes with power and violence, and Xavier knows that the shades of a father’s sins are something one cannot run away from. When the two broken souls meet, Sarah is confronted with a side of her own darkness as twisted as nightmare and Xavier faces a bigger nightmare . In a world where loyalty is luxury and survival is a constant battle, can Sarah and Xavier find a way to overcome their demons, or will they become each other's destruction?

Lena Carter never imagined her wedding day would feel like a sentence rather than a celebration. Forced into marriage to save her family’s legacy, she finds herself bound to Damian Blackwood—a man as ruthless in business as he is in his personal life. Cold, calculating, and utterly unyielding, Damian sees their union as nothing more than a strategic move. But neither of them expected the sparks that ignite between them. Trapped in a marriage neither wanted, Lena fights against the invisible chains of her new life, refusing to be another pawn in Damian’s empire. Yet, the more she resists, the more she finds herself drawn to the man behind the icy façade—a man who harbors secrets as deep as his ambition. When old enemies resurface and betrayals threaten to destroy them both, Lena must decide—will she continue to fight the man she was forced to marry, or will she risk her heart for a love she never saw coming? A marriage built on obligation. A passion neither can deny. Can love bloom in the midst of reluctance?

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.

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.