Shadow Mask Method

Alexis Lycan is the sole heir of the once prominent and affluential Lycan Dukedom, a key founding family of the Dragonair Empire. However, a recent string of incompetent rulers and corrupt officials have led the Lycans to be but a shell of its former self. Now abandoned by his parents and shackled to debts racked up by his ancestors, Alexis now struggles to feed himself, let alone the few loyal vassals that have stayed by his side. Unbeknownst to anyone but his two closest allies, a dark power has recently manifested itself inside Alexis. This shadowy power may reverse the misfortunes of the young Lord Lycan or lead him to become power hungry and corrupt like his forbearers.

Shadow of the Fallen follows a young warrior drawn into a battle between ancient forces after a celestial event awakens fallen gods. As dark powers rise, they must uncover hidden truths and harness forbidden magic to save their world. With allies and enemies in disguise, they face a choice: rise above the shadows or be consumed by them.

Emily wakes up in a cold sweat, haunted by nightmares that feel too real to dismiss. Desperate for answers, she turns to Dr. Simmons, but his scepticism only deepens her sense of isolation. Unbeknownst to her, an apathetic figure watches her every move, intrigued by the raw emotions she grapples with. As her reality begins to unravel, Emily resolves to face the darkness that looms ahead. But the true horror is lurking just beyond her grasp. Will she discover the truth before it pulls her under? Read on to find out.

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Discord: https://discord.gg/NpDgaxRA6Y

After surviving a tragic event that was meant to kill him, Elias discovers a shadow entity bound to his soul. He learns to harness his newfound powers to navigate a web of conspiracies involving ancient orders, dark cults, and the kingdom's royal lineage.

“Life is not just about what you live in the present. it is the aftermath that echoes in eternity” In order to save humanity from going extinct and save those he loved and cherished, Lyle decided to make an ultimate sacrifice by laying down his life for what he believed was right. This caught the attention of the Heavens and Lyle was given another chance to life, this time, more determined to live the fulfilling life he always wished for. Ride along with Lyle in this rollercoaster of adventure as he navigates a world where magic and swords roam wild and free, and strength rules supreme. A/N: Don’t worry, addiction is cost free. Hehe

In a universe bound by nine realms, each world holds secrets of ancient power, thriving on elemental forces unique to their lands—light, darkness, magic, spirits, and more. But within the shadows of this vast multiverse, a legend stirs: the Shadow Nexus, an enigmatic force capable of uniting or obliterating all worlds. Orin Lightheart, a radiant warrior from the World of Light, and Nyron Shadowveil, a brooding hero from the World of Darkness, find themselves facing a common enemy as the Nexus awakens. Each world sends its own champion, bound by bloodlines and powers inherited from centuries past, to heed the call of the Shadow Nexus. However, none can anticipate the true threat that lurks in the shadows: a dark force seeking to plunge all nine realms into eternal night. As alliances form and betrayals simmer, each hero must confront their own inner darkness and overcome trials that test the limits of their power and loyalty. The path to the Shadow Nexus is wrought with challenges, revealing ancient mysteries, forgotten realms, and the delicate balance between light and dark. With worlds on the brink of war, the champions must unite or face annihilation. But will their combined strength be enough to resist the pull of the Shadow Nexus—or will it consume them all?

In a world where Shadows are hunted like monsters, Kato Hamura is forced to live as one after a mysterious transformation. Hunted by both Lighters and humans, Kato fights to survive while uncovering dark secrets that could change everything. With the support of his few trusted allies, he must navigate a world of hatred and fear to protect those he loves and discover who he truly is. But when faced with impossible choices, how far will Kato go to ensure a future where Shadows and humans can coexist? "Shadow Bug" – A battle for survival, redemption, and the truth beneath the surface and a thrilling story of friendship, and the fight against prejudice.

Gardania's Shadow In the heart of a forgotten kingdom, a young warrior named Josh vows to avenge his mother's murder. Aided by a cryptic prophecy and a mysterious crystal, he embarks on a perilous journey through a world of magic and danger. As he unravels a web of deceit and betrayal, he must confront a powerful enemy who threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. But his quest is not without its challenges. A chance encounter with a childhood friend, Puraya, sparks a passionate and forbidden love that complicates his mission. As secrets are revealed and alliances are tested, Josh and Puraya find themselves caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, forced to confront their darkest fears and deepest desires.

In the aftermath of apocalyptic event, a man rises above the others to lead an era. With threat beyond the stars, as Supreme Beings of otherworldly star system watches over as Destiny and Fate work their way, an era of Gods descended upon Earth And in his rise, lies a terrifying secret. Read how he rises above it all, through all the complicated love life, his determination to push through his own fate and destiny and the Will that pushes him forward. With all of this, could the Fate that was written be overturned? And will he truly rise to the top and survive? A great battle for the fate of the Universe began. This is the story of Lord Shadow.

In a galaxy where humanity has embraced technology to forge incredible cyborgs, Kal Draven stands as an anomaly-an ordinary man with a metallic exoskeleton and a fierce determination to survive. Living aboard The Iron Sparrow, a weathered spaceship near the volatile star Theralis, Kal navigates a universe teeming with danger and opportunity. His only family, Sara, a motherly figure scarred by the past, fears for his safety as he takes on the most perilous job of his life: hunting two ruthless cyborg fugitives who have fled to the lawless mining colony of Alvor-9. As Kal delves deeper into the treacherous underbelly of space, he confronts not only the menacing criminals but also the haunting legacy of a shattered Earth and the choices that led humanity to abandon it. With each confrontation, he grapples with the stark reality of being human in a world dominated by machines, where strength and survival often come at a steep cost. Amidst blazing solar flares and the shadows of monstrous foes, Kal must rely on his ingenuity and resolve to prove that humanity's spirit can endure, even in a galaxy that seems intent on forgetting it. Will he rise against the encroaching iron shadows or fall to the fate that claims so many? Join Kal in this gripping sci-fi adventure where the line between man and machine blurs, and the quest for identity becomes a battle for survival.

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.

"In a World ravaged by monstrous Venoms from the abyss, humanity's survival hinges on the Aura System - a mystical power that awakens within select individuals. But Dera, orphaned and Aura-less, is an anomaly. Deemed an ordinary mortal, his fate seems sealed. That is, until he stumbles upon the ancient tomb of a legendary Venom. Defying the odds, Dera awakens a forbidden power - the Venom System. Embark on Dera's perilous journey as he transforms into a Shadow Venom Hunter, navigating treacherous landscapes, rival treasure seekers, and the blurred lines between good and evil. Will his newfound abilities be humanity's salvation or its downfall?"

Diburu, dihantui masa lalu, dan terikat pada takdir yang tak ia mengerti, George Blake harus menghadapi bayangan naga yang mengancam untuk menghancurkan dunia. Selama sepuluh tahun, George hidup dalam pelarian, diburu oleh Shadow Division, organisasi rahasia yang mengincar kekuatan misteriusnya. Ia tak pernah mengenal kehidupan normal, tak pernah tahu siapa dirinya sebenarnya. Hingga suatu hari, seorang wanita bernama Nancy muncul dan mengubah segalanya. Nancy mengungkapkan kebenaran yang mengejutkan: George adalah seorang Astral Knight, penjaga dunia sihir Nexus, dan ia ditakdirkan untuk melawan kekuatan kegelapan yang mengancam untuk menghancurkan dunia. Terpikat oleh janji akan jawaban dan tempat di mana ia seharusnya berada, George melangkah ke dunia Nexus, sebuah dunia yang dipenuhi keajaiban, di mana sihir dan teknologi berdampingan. Di Akademi Athena, George bertemu dengan teman-teman baru, mempelajari kekuatannya, dan menghadapi tantangan pertamanya sebagai seorang Astral Knight. Namun, bayangan masa lalu George menghantuinya. Ia harus mengungkap misteri kematian orang tuanya, koneksi misteriusnya dengan pemimpin organisasi jahat Genesis, dan takdir sebenarnya yang menunggunya. "Shadow of the Dragons" adalah kisah tentang menemukan jati diri, melawan kegelapan, dan menerima takdir yang telah ditentukan. Sebuah petualangan fantasi yang penuh aksi, misteri, dan keajaiban, yang akan membawamu ke dunia Nexus yang penuh dengan: * Pertarungan sihir yang epik dan menegangkan. * Karakter-karakter yang kompleks dan tak terlupakan. * Dunia fantasi yang kaya dan memukau. * Konspirasi, pengkhianatan, dan pengorbanan. Bersiaplah untuk menghadapi bayangan naga dan temukan takdir sejatimu!

Jack "Hawk" Hawkins, a former CIA operative, has retired to a quiet life as the sheriff of a small town in Nigeria. However, his peaceful existence is disrupted when an old asset surfaces with information about a rogue agent who has gone off the grid. As Hawk delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a sinister plot that threatens global security. With his skills and experience, he must navigate treacherous landscapes, fight off deadly adversaries, and confront his own demons to prevent catastrophe.

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.

In a world where trust is deadly, one woman’s twisted game blurs the line between justice and madness.Detective Karon Harry is a rising star in the police force, known for her keen intuition and unwavering dedication. But beneath her polished exterior lies a chilling secret: she is a calculating serial killer, targeting those she deems unworthy and relishing every moment of her deadly thrill. Just 22 years old, Karon justifies her actions with a twisted logic that her victims would have met their end eventually. Officer Jade Humphrey, Karon's partner and confidant, has always admired her. As a series of mysterious disappearances unfolds, his instincts scream that something is amiss. When his suspicions begin to point toward Karon, he finds himself ensnared in a deadly game where loyalty becomes a weapon and trust is a luxury he can no longer afford. As Jade races against time to uncover the truth, Karon tightens her grip, playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With her calculating mind and a penchant for torture, she revels in the power she holds over him.Will Jade expose the monster in his midst before he becomes her next victim? Or will Karon’s insatiable thirst for control lead them both to a horrifying end? In Shadows play, morality is a fading memory, and survival is the ultimate prize

The Old Gods are gone. Lost and Forgotten, their honor shattered and their kingdoms broken by treachery. The Peace of the Myriad Heavens has been severed. And from the ashes of war and chaos, the Twin Towers of Babel have been created as a beacon of hope. Can Altair, a child born of the Old Gods whose name has long since been forgotten, survive, or will he be cast into the Nine Hells? *** "So..." Arsene continued, enjoying his child's flush expression. "I've got a few things to teach you. What I'm about to give you is some peak wisdom. Think of it as my Ten Commandments: One, never trust a bitch with red hair. Trust me on this. Two, the pull-out game is not a real thing. She will get pregnant. Three—" "F-Father…" " —Never get yourself more than one wife. It sounds fun. It is fun. But it's truly a nightmare. You better be writing this stuff down. This is some grade-A wisdom right here. Four. "...Please stop talking…" The Prince pleaded. "Shhhhh. Just let this happen. Four…Bro's before hoes isn't a thing. The hoes come first. Remember, Booty is more important than Wa— " "STOP!!!!!"

In a world ravaged by wars and sun-driven chaos, the remains of humanity clings to survival within the singular haven of Utopia. Dr. Umami Christopher unveils the Twilight 6000—a device meant to shield against the sun's lethal touch. Instead, its activation triggers cosmic upheaval, casting Earth into shadow and humanity into an existence where humans become shadow-like still retaining their dimensions. As Utopia navigates this altered reality, the "Shadow Saga" unfurls, revealing mysteries, strange abilities, and the struggle for survival against cosmic forces in a world forever changed by twilight.

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.

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

At 16, Kaen thought writing a webnovel was his way out a way to help his struggling family. He spent every last cent on contests and promotion, hoping his story would be his big break. But when the contest fell through, and the money disappeared, he was left with nothing. Desperate to find another way, he stumbled across a new opportunity: becoming a hunter. Dungeons, monsters, and danger it was a far cry from the comfort of writing, but with no other choice, he signed up for the exam. And that's when everything got weird. The dungeon he was sent into? It was straight out of his own novel. The monsters, the world, even the system screen that popped up before him—it was all too familiar. A coincidence, he told himself. But the deeper he goes, the more impossible it becomes to ignore. What if the world he created isn’t just fiction? What if the system isn’t something he imagined, but something real… something he might have unknowingly brought to life? He’s about to find out and the truth will change everything. But that’s just the beginning. --- Join Discord Server for character illustrations and other discussion https://discord.gg/a7yPM3q5W8 Don't Forget to Lend me power stones ---

In a pitch-black forest, park ranger Howard navigates through looming oaks, investigating paranormal reports that tarnish the park's reputation. Doubts plague him about his hasty hiring. As silence envelops him, fear escalates, and he senses a lurking menace. Desperate for escape, he races toward a flickering light—only to be consumed by darkness.

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

Her voice wavered, but she forced the words out, "I’m pregnant" The silence that followed seemed to stretch into eternity, his expression unreadable, but she held her ground, bracing for a response she hadn’t dared imagine. "What?!" He asked even though he had heard her the first time . "I am pregn.." "No , I don't mean that you repeat it , I heard you the first time , I mean , how comes ?!"  He asks the question that it's answer is so obvious. "What do you mean by, how comes?" She asked looking up at him with disbelief. "Sh*t!" He curses walking forth and back. "Vic , we can't have that baby , am still not settled , you know the situation between us , we are not clear yet!" He shamelessly said it. "Ha.. haha.. " Victoria forced a laugh that was obvious a sorrow laugh.  "We are unclear? Didn't you say you would divorce your wife for me?! So what's not clear between us? Hu?! Look ! There's no way we can not have this baby because we already have it, I am already pregnant you dumbass!!" She finds herself loosing it.

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?