Iron Man Masks

Centuries ago, the Empire was the beacon of civilization, a colossus of power and prosperity. But 560 years after its founding, its decline is inevitable. Corruption has taken hold of its foundations, incompetent officials have led to chaos, and noble families fight among themselves for scraps of power. The emperor is a mere figurehead, and barbarian invasions and internal rebellions threaten to destroy what remains. In this world on the brink of collapse, heroes and villains emerge: some fight to save the Empire, others seek independence, and a few dream of replacing it. Who will prevail in this struggle for power? And what price will the world pay for their ambition?

In a realm where immortality is a curse, survival is a war. Waled von Carstein, an undying lord bound by neither heaven nor hell, rules the shadowed citadel of Nachtspire with cold logic and an iron will. To the living, he is a monster; to his kin, he is the last hope. But when a betrayal shatters the fragile peace between vampires and mortals, Waled must forge alliances with the unlikeliest of allies: black-iron dwarves whose steam-powered war machines defy magic, and rogue high elves torn between loyalty to their corrupt queen and survival against a creeping Chaos. Yet the true enemy lies within. As Waled harvests fallen warriors to build his undead legion, he discovers a chilling truth: Eternal life demands eternal sacrifice. Every soul he resurrects erodes his humanity, and every drop of blood he takes binds him closer to the primal hunger he despises. Now, caught between the fanatical Holy Templars who brand him a devil and the scheming Eternal Queen Ariel who seeks to enslave his kind, Waled faces an impossible choice: Embrace the darkness to save his people, becoming the very tyrant the world fears? Sacrifice his throne to protect a humanity that will never accept him? But when an ancient evil awakens – one that devours both the living and the dead – Waled's war for survival becomes a battle for the soul of the world itself. "You call us parasites," he whispers to the dying paladin at his feet, "yet you bleed the earth dry for gold and glory. Who is the real monster here?"

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?

Karl Wagner is a disgruntled middle-aged instructor at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College. He finds himself concerned about the direction which the German nation is headed in—just as he is killed by a terrorist attack. Only to awaken and find himself reborn as an infant, Bruno von Zehntner, the youngest son of a noble family renowned for its part in the German war industry a few years after the founding of the German Empire. Bruno, as he is now known, desires to rewrite history and ensure the German Empire emerges victorious in the coming century. And in doing so, finds himself entrenched in a world filled with Blood and Iron!

In a world where power comes from masks, Vin and his friends, Fust and Kua adventure themselves on their school missions and adventures!

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.

Year 1054. The Grand Prince is dead. Rus' is left without will - without the hand that held the sword. Torn between boyars, ambition, and foreign hands, the land craves power. But it receives no hero, no warlord - only a stranger in a prince’s skin. Alexander remembers a world that never existed here. He has seen empires fall. And he swore - not to repeat their mistakes. He has no army. No allegiance. Only knowledge. And will. Every boyar is a wolf. Every word - a blade. Every choice - a duel on the edge. He did not come to conquer. He came to hold. And to build not the Rus’ of the past, but a realm worthy of being the future. This is not a story of war. This is a story of power. And the price paid by the one who dares to take it.

Zaylee Tylor is always wearing a mask, glasses and cap. Margo's gang always bullying her because she don't want to speak and because she always reading. One day Margo's gang decided to approch Zaylee who's peacefully reading they bully her but suddenly a shout came from behind. Pariz Quinn the owner of the university helped Zaylee since then Pariz and Zaylee are good friends but little by little they are falling for each other.

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

How it feels when you don't know what is pain? What happened if you think Pain is love and Laughter is most dangerous to human kind? Let's find that answer in the life of A Psychopath or A Detective. Is he a killer? Do we need to stop him? Comment Your Openion.

In a world of fashion Gabriella needs to know, what is it that current business billionaire Caleb wants from her..... with an oath swearing off men from her life and only focusing on what her career needs might not be what destiny had in store for her. Will she break out of her comfort zone??? Caleb dashingly handsome and keen on Gabriella's feistiness will stop at nothing until he has her right under his domain, in his arms kissing her senseless with his ring on her finger, BUT will the BET have consequences......

(IF EVERYTHING LOOKS MESSED UP IT’S BECAUSE I’M CURRENTLY EDITING VOLUME 1) Survive. A mission that all Blendbreeds must face every day. But in the Otherworld, a parallel dimension where monsters and masked deities intertwine with the fate of mortals, there are protected places—sanctuaries where one can learn to control their powers and grow in safety. One of these is the Lilies Park, the setting for the meeting of two younglings who play a role in a story woven by primordial hands. Marina, daughter of the goddess of intellect, grapples with the responsibility of guiding new arrivals, uncovering secrets that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. On the other side stands Shirei, the enigmatic mortal with violet eyes, devoid of memory, emerging from a past shrouded in mystery. He carries with him an unsettling calm and fragments of a power too dangerous to wield. An ancient and malevolent force looms over the Lilies Park and the entire Otherworld. An army waits at the gates, ready to strike. The revelation of a single lie could change everything. Who are the Blendbreeds truly? And what price must they pay to survive in a world fractured by their very existence? An epic novel that explores the boundary between mortal and divine, between one’s identity and the destiny they are meant to fulfill. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

"After his reckless hunting, a hunter is cursed by the gods, losing his son to a rare illness. But his son is transformed into a wolf, the hunter's worst enemy, and the twisted web of magic, fate, and trials will eventually cross their paths one final time."

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.

Ethan Montgomery built an empire with ruthless precision, optimizing every decision for power, control, and efficiency. But when an old acquaintance, Adrian Reeves, resurfaces after years of absence, cracks begin to form in the carefully constructed world Ethan has spent decades perfecting. At first, Adrian appears to be nothing more than a forgotten remnant of the past—a man left behind by time. Yet, as Ethan peels back the layers of their reunion, he realizes that Adrian’s return is no coincidence. The empire Ethan once commanded with absolute authority is shifting beneath his feet, and the very foundations of his success may not be as unshakable as he thought. And then there is Lena Carter—the one person Ethan could never fully claim, the one presence in his life that always remained just out of reach. As she withdraws from the world, she leaves behind fragments of truth—clues to a game Ethan never realized he was playing. What unfolds is not merely a battle of business or power, but something far more personal. Betrayal, revelation, and an inescapable reckoning await. The real question is not whether Ethan can win—but whether he ever understood the rules at all. Because in the end, success is only a mask. And masks, no matter how carefully constructed, are meant to break.

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?

Freelance journalist Jesse Harper travels to Blackridge, a once-thriving industrial town now considered abandoned. Hoping to document another casualty of America's dying industries, he instead uncovers a chilling mystery. Inside a crumbling steel foundry, he finds fresh footprints, a cryptic message—"It never really closed"—and a man who seems to have stepped out of the past.

In the frozen realm of Veyrholt, where iron rivers run red with betrayal, Kael Draven—last of a fallen house—watches his kin burn at the hands of House Valthor. A mysterious shard, alien and cold, fuses with his flesh, granting him unnatural power at a cost: a voice in his mind, whispering of blood and vengeance. As Kael carves a brutal path through his enemies, the shard’s influence grows, threatening to consume him. In a land of noble treachery and looming war, he must rise as the Iron Sovereign—or be broken by the darkness within.

Young Aiden Agrest has everything from money, fame, and an amazing appearance. Now that he is being trained to take the lead of his family's empire, will he be able to take responsibility or will the secret slip from his grasp and unleash terrors of greed, passion, crime, and chaos?

Riz is a fresh graduate who has been job hunting for a year. In terms of talent, he has no talent. Always a mediocre type of person. The only good point he has is that he is a hardworking person. After so many failed interviews, he starts to get dispirited. However, as he does not so easily give in to that feeling, he resolves to try his luck in the last interview he has. Indeed, it is his last interview. An accident occurs on his way there. When he opens his eyes, he is in the middle of the forest, tattered clothes with blood on it. "Th-this...", Riz was shocked as he found his body smaller than it should be. It didn't take him too much time to understand everything that happened. He becomes the youngest son of a count. Finding himself in the backward world, he who has no ambition previously is in a dilemma. At first, he just wants to live quietly and enjoy the richness and privilege as a noble. But then circumstances push him in a different direction. One event led to another, now he finds himself at the top of power.

Meet the world's greatest superhuman American Man Defender of global peace and protector to all! the world is safe under his watch... right?

"Bonjour, everyone," my English teacher said in her thick English accent. All eyes turned to her-but not for long. Our attention quickly shifted to the Black Asian girl standing beside her. "I know, a new face," she chuckled. "This is our foreign exchange student from Canada, and she'll be introducing herself because her name is a special one." Once again, all eyes were on her. She smiled. "My name is Temple Adeola Nari Alonge. Just call me Temple... Mmm... I'm sixteen years old, and I'm very fluent in French." "Thank you, Temple. Please take a seat next to your new seatmate and host, Beau." And just like that, every pair of eyes turned to me. What the fuck just happened?

Power. Wealth. Fear. Dominic Valente built his empire with blood and ambition, rising from the crime-ridden streets of Palermo, Italy to become one of Europe’s most feared mafia bosses. Ruthless in strategy, unmatched in intelligence, he earned the name "The Hawk", orchestrating every move like a master chess player. But power came at a cost—a life devoid of peace, a soul weighed down by regret. When Dominic walks away from his empire, leaving the underworld behind, he seeks refuge in a quiet French village, living under the alias Antonio Leoni. He reinvents himself as a businessman, investing in legitimate enterprises, hoping to atone for his past sins. But redemption doesn’t come easy. Isabella Antenno, a passionate artist with a hidden past, enters his life, drawing him into a world of love, trust, and hope. Unaware of the darkness lurking behind his eyes, she sees in him a man struggling to escape his own demons. As their connection deepens, Isabella unwittingly becomes the one person Dominic cannot afford to lose. But the past is relentless. Enzo Mancini, Dominic’s former right-hand man, sees his departure as betrayal. Taking over the empire, Enzo thrives in chaos, determined to destroy the man who abandoned him. The hunter becomes the hunted when Enzo sends his men to track Dominic down, forcing him to make a choice—fight or lose everything. And in the shadows, Detective Adrien Moreau, an obsessed investigator from Palermo, inches closer to the truth. Moreau knows Dominic isn’t just a businessman—he’s the ghost of a crime lord who vanished without a trace. When Moreau sets a trap, Dominic must once again outmaneuver the system that hunts him. As old enemies close in and the life he’s built begins to unravel, Dominic faces an impossible question: Can a man like him ever truly escape his past? When the mask falls, will he be the man Isabella believes he can be—or the legend of crime the world still fears?

Arjun Varma is nobody special—a broke, self-taught historian scraping by in Mumbai, making myth-busting YouTube videos to survive. But everything changes when he stumbles upon a forgotten folder filled with ancient blueprints—plans for a technology so advanced, it bends reality itself. Buried under centuries of myth and suppression, this aetheric technology once powered the greatest civilizations in history. Now, with the blueprints in hand and a sarcastic AI assistant named Bete at his side, Arjun has a choice: sell the discovery to the highest bidder… or build an empire the world has never seen. But ancient power always comes with a cost. As Arjun reverse-engineers the past, he discovers that Earth’s gods didn’t abandon humanity—they vanished fighting a cosmic rift that is still slowly draining the universe’s life force. With corporate rivals, ancient cults, and cosmic horrors closing in, Arjun must rise from struggling historian to Iron Emperor—the only human capable of standing between reality and complete annihilation. Armed with myth-tech, ruthless ambition, and zero patience for stupidity, Arjun’s empire will blend ancient power with cutting-edge science. His enemies? Crushed. His allies? Protected. His AI assistant? Overworked and underappreciated. The Age of Gods is over. The Age of Dominion begins. And Arjun Varma intends to rule it.

Gotham is ruled by Clad Belmont—a man powerful enough to defeat the infamous Jack the Reaper and seize control of the city. "What if there’s someone out there even stronger than Jack the Reaper? What will you do then, Belmont?" But when a mysterious new threat emerges, determined to erase Belmont’s legacy, the city spirals into chaos. "I'm Jaxon." "I don’t know where the hell you came from, kid, but this is Gotham. If you want to stay alive, keep your head down and don’t draw attention to yourself." Jaxon, a boy with no past, arrives in Gotham just as the city prepares to unveil a statue in Belmont’s honor. When the event is attacked, he’s faced with a choice: stay in the shadows or step into the light. "If I don’t do something, all these people are going to die right in front of me." As a masked vigilante rises, whispers spread—Jack the Reaper may have returned. "Who the hell is this Black Mask? I want him eliminated immediately." But if Jack the Reaper is truly back… then who is Black Mask? "Gotham, eh? So this is where you’ve been hiding all this time, Jaxon. Well then… it’s time I paid my student a visit." "Impossible." "I’m telling you, sir—Jack the Reaper is back in Gotham."

The Stone Mask is an action-packed dark fantasy set in a world where strength rules and the weak are crushed. Katsu Blazewood, a rising Ranker with fire-based abilities, dreams of climbing the ranks and proving his worth. Under the guidance of the ruthless Simon Shepard, he faces deadly trials, powerful adversaries, and the harsh truth of what it means to be a Ranker. But when the government launches a brutal invasion in search of a legendary artifact—the Stone Mask—Katsu is thrust into a war far greater than himself. The Stone Mask is said to hold unimaginable power, a relic from a forgotten era that could reshape the balance of the world. But as Katsu uncovers the dark secrets behind it, he begins to question everything: Who truly controls the Rankers? What does it mean to wield power? And most of all—what will he become if he survives?

At university, Chris is just another student—quiet, reserved, and seemingly ordinary. But behind the scenes, he’s the heir to a hidden fortune, a secret he guards fiercely. Then there’s Skylar—a girl born into wealth, now watching her privileged world crumble as her family faces financial ruin. When she crosses paths with Chris, an unexpected connection sparks between them. Skylar falls for him, believing he’s just a regular guy. But when her family pressures her to seek a richer suitor, Chris finds himself at a crossroads—should he reveal his true identity to fight for their love, or let her go to protect his secret? In a world where love and wealth collide, can their relationship survive the truth?

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