Kinnikuman No Mask

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.

The esteemed house of Max, renowned for their wealth and mysterious masks balls has shaped ancient china's aristocracy for centuries. Founded by the enigmatic Max Huan,a brilliant strategist and entrepreneur, the family's influence extends from imperial courts to hidden underworlds. Tradition dictates that the heir, the family's leader known as "Earest", wears the sacred mask of max symbolizing power and wisdom. However fate disrupts traditions when Max Mei, a teenage girl,inherits the mask and title, shattering expectations and sparking intrigue. **************** Max Mei a teenage girl, inherits the title of Earest and the sacred mask of max, leading House Max in ancient China. As she navigates the complexities of her new role,Mei undercovers dark family secrets, rival aristocratic families, and hidden agendas. With her wits, courage, and strategic thinking,Mei must protect her family's legacy, out maneuver enemies and balance her own desires.

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.

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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.

Después de una vida llena de dolor y trauma, Itsuka Shindo reencarna en un mundo de conflicto y guerra. Sin embargo, esta vez, nace con un deseo insaciable de combate y victoria. Convertido en un fetichista de los combates. Volviendo así una nación en una potencia mundial

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

Masked Affection centers upon the author's imagination. Yet, it's related with the world now. Events take place in W Country, an interstellar city of repute located near the heart of the galaxy, excitingly cosmopolitan and exactly as complex politically. The story opens with Maya Torres, an artist who, at the tender age of 25 years, loves to be fearless, ambitious, and unstoppable. She has a sister she refers to as Isabelle-young in beauty, an ambitious young girl, full of determination. One faithful day, she went missing; thus, the quest to find her missing sister, Isabella, made her come across Ben. Alexander's friend Ben knew how desperate the both of them needed each other. He needed to introduce him with her. Hence, Alexander and Maya got in contact with each other. Alexander then proposes a deal with Maya in order for her to act like his girlfriend in some social gathering. In return, he would help Maya with the necessary resources to help her find Isabella. Traveling round the worlds, Maya and Alexander develop mutual respect and admiration for each other. The complication to growth and attraction becomes Maya's single-minded dedication in finding her sister and Alexander's jealousy over her emotional distance . Thus, in developing the business with Alexander's connections and Maya's strategic ideas, Maya and Alexander enter into a valid contract. They start to employ people and undertake high-profile work. They will also have to face the competition and the betrayal at the hands of the other mercenaries. Maya's old buddies show up, causing chaos, jealousy, and Alexander's possession. Which leads to, as Maya clung on to finding Isabella, their relation is pulled further and further as she shoved him away at every turn of the way. Their feelings conflict because they try and fight their feelings for one another. In the process, she finds one clue that may bring danger to Isabella, associated with a big shot among the friends of Alexander. Definitely, this is going to bring Maya and Alexander directly against high-ranked activities within W Country. At one such frustrating point, Maya and Alexander are fighting each other face to face and represent the tender insecurities and fears of being human. Alexander confesses to her. And to which Maya is obliged to reflect on her feelings and priorities. It finally then dawns on Maya that this might be a case of choosing between her love for Alexander and loyalty to Isabella. Together, they hatch plans of rescuing Isabella, risking it all in the name of family and love. The climax of their rescue is when Maya and Alexander finally get to be at peace with each other. With the remaining hindrances of life they have yet to face, they would then be there bound with love and trust to protect one another through thick and thin. Themes 1. Love and Loyalty: Conflicts between family and romantic love, love sacrifices for the people surrounding them. 2. Identity and Self-Discovery: Maya and Alexander will have to face the ghosts of their past for them to reach a place where they learn to love themselves, which may give them, independently, a real future. 3. Power and Ambition: What ambition feeds on, and how it could impact the relationships involved. Masked Affection promises a heavily emotional journey that will be filled with action-packed love, sacrifice, and self-discovery. Most importantly, the plot is well-identified, including deep emotional conflict and bright worldbuilding. Main Female Character: Maya Torres Maya Torres is a very brave and ambitious young woman, aged 25 years. She tapped her capability for negotiation and strategy in navigating dangerous interplanetary alliances. Independent and feisty, Maya seeks, in carrying out responsibilities that resulted in seeking her sister's whereabouts and sacrificing whatever it takes to find the truth behind Isabella's disappearance

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

Lucas, a human transmigrated from Earth to a fantasy world, strives to live a peaceful life with his sister despite lacking special abilities or cheats. However, the world's cruelty shatters his tranquility when his beautiful sister is taken from him, and he is framed for her death. Devastated and powerless, Lucas is forced to flee. During his escape, Lucas grows stronger, eventually earning the feared title of the Demon God. Despite lacking inherent talent or cheats, his relentless pursuit of knowledge allows him to uncover his enemies' weaknesses, leading him to victory time and again. One fateful day, while praying for his sister, Lucas falls into a trap and is killed. His enemies have used his sister's memory against him, igniting a fury within Lucas as he dies, his final regret being his inability to save her. In his last moments, he wishes for a second chance to act first and protect his sister. [System Notification: Host has died a second time] [Cheat Activation Sequence Initiated] [Cheat Activated: Divine Mask - God Clone System Online]

If it had only happened, nothing would have to be considered pointless anymore.

[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.".

Hiroshi was an ordinary boy living in a mystic world filled With human-animal hybrids, trying to survive while being placed in the lowest rank of them all, pure human. All seemed fine and stable apart from some visions of a unusual creature. His life,it seemed, to be on the right track Until one fateful night, when he comes home from a humerous ride home with his best friend, he witnesses the horror of both his parents killed Will this heart breaking event stop him dead in his tracks, or will this harsh challenge only signals the beginning of a mysterious yet magical adventure

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 a world reminiscent of the upheaval of the High Middle Ages, an enigmatic person known only as the "Faceless King, Arthur" strikes fear into the hearts of countries, earning the animosity of warring kings and generals. Haunted by a terminal sickness, he starts on a desperate effort to establish long-term peace among chaos and violence. As he navigates perilous relationships and tackles his past demons, he must address the question: can he achieve his vision of harmony before time runs out, or will his search for redemption be swallowed up by the shadows of his own death?

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.

My name is Arlo Templeton. Just a guy trying to live a life where I can forget my past. In a world where mages wield magic to showcase their power and advanced technology commands Cybers robots, hovering cars, and Ray Guns to reign supreme, I am an outsider. It feels like I’ve stopped moving forward while time relentlessly marches on. Hope is a word that can propel us forward or leave us lying down. But in this chaos, hope alone cannot grant someone peace. We need something greater to confront our adversaries. It's as if something hears my pleas, as usual, when I visit the cave to mine Voidstone, surrounded by Cybers. Suddenly, the cave exploded, crushing me to death. But death didn’t come. Instead, I found myself back at that morning. Then, I gained System ability. Now what? Do I live in regret anymore? I've lost too much in my life—my family, my ambition, my peace, my happiness. I’m afraid that if I move forward, I'll lose even more in the future. Will this system save or kill the people I want to protect? [Arlo Templeton - Game Over]

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

join [ https://discord.com/invite/4yTGy4eB ] In every world, there is an invisible hand controlling their race's affairs. These kind of people exist in our world as well, people who control our matters, but why do we get the feeling that those who control the affairs of humanity are the ones leading to its destruction?!! They are also the same ones who curtail the freedom of humans, although they are humans too. The spread of homosexuality, the concept of states, governance, and many more will ultimately result in killing eachother. Perhaps the last war they wage is a nuclear one or maybe a different type?!... But what will they gain from this? who those people are, what their goal is,  why they are doing so, and is it worth killing people or not? Who will stop them, and how? [All characters and events in this novel are fictional and have no connection to reality.]

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.

All I need is to heal the wound that he caused me and that is the reason why I agreed to take a vacation. I never thought that something else is waiting for me. You may not believe me but it happened. Even I myself thought it was impossible. I thought this vacation will heal me but in the end a much deeper scar awaits.