The Human Mask

Astra woke up in a forest with no recollection of her precious life. The only thing she knew was that she had a system with two parts; one was a Survival System, and the other was a... Wait, what?! A Breeder System?! Finding herself in a forest, Astra now has to survive on her own, fending off the sexual and violent advances of all the other forest inhabitants; none of which are Human! Will Astra be able to survive on this hectic, pleasurable forest? Or will she lose herself to lust? --- Additional Notes: Female MC is pure Woman for now; there is futa, and all the characters are either women or futa. There will be both light hearted moments and dark moments, and this novel is mainly centered around her trying to survive in this new world, all while living her life to the fullest.

Freedom is not without its price, for it is born through suffering. Pain and liberation are inseparably intertwined, and escaping pain is not an option—only by embracing it can one truly break free. In the depths of torment, one discovers that true freedom lies not in avoiding the chains, but in transcending them. One such person is Alypos, who seeks freedom.

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."

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.

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

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

As a former special forces officer, Kenneth felt like she could overcome any obstacles or challenges thrown at her. She believed in her skills and her ability to calmly surmount any problem that might come her way, yet even she couldn’t prepare herself to the new world that greeted her after her tragic death. Waking in a body that wasn’t her own and finding herself to be an a country she didn’t recognize that was filled with wondrous marvels she couldn’t even dream to imagine back in her own war infested world. Now in the body of Kenneth Greywater—an 18-year-old girl, the society she finds herself in is divided among three races: Humans, Fera, and Empaths, each with its own role in maintaining the utopian facade. As Kenneth navigates this unfamiliar world with the memories of her past life intact, she enrolls in Torelan, a prestigious academy where students choose between becoming Fighters or Espers. Drawing on her experience as a military veteran, Kenneth opts for the path of a Fighter, hoping to forge a new, fulfilling existence in Caüs. However, her dreams of peace are shattered as she uncovers disturbing truths about the society she now inhabits. Dark secrets lurk beneath the surface, and Kenneth soon finds herself entangled in unexpected conflicts, pitted against her former kin, the humans. As Kenneth struggles to reconcile her new identity and confront the shadows of her past, she must navigate treacherous alliances and confront formidable adversaries. Amidst the turmoil, she finds herself being tested by the newfound love she has for the country, for her friends and the one she comes to like as well as her duty to her own kind. Will Kenneth uncover the secrets that threaten to unravel everything she knows, or will she succumb to the forces determined to maintain the status quo? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This story is a romance but it'll focus a lot more on the action aspect of the novel in the beginning. It will be a bit of a slow burn but definitely worth it in the end.

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

After a tragic accident Logan James, heir to the powerful MB cooperation, in a coma, his mother, Evelyn Ruby, an expert in brain science and AI. Creates Logan AI 2, an advanced android duplicate of her son. Initially meant to comfort Evelyn. Later had to protect the real Logan Legacy. The android soon begins to develop its own thoughts and emotions, leading to questions its identity and purpose. As Logan Robot AI 2 evolves, Evelyn is torn between viewing the adrois as a creation or a second son. Meanwhile, the real Logan shows faint signs of recovery, ignited a struggle for identity as both fights, Evelyn face an impossible choice: protect the son she is trying to save or allow the Adrian’s to carve out its own existence. Amidst this emotional turmoil, Rowan Gil seeks to destroy the James family and seize control of the company. Now, Logan Robot AI 2 must not only comfront its own existential crisis but also protect the family’s Legacy.

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.

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.

After a devastating virus outbreak, two brothers obtain powerful masks granting them immortality and the ability to manipulate opposing elements—one controls water, while the other wields fire. But what once bonded them has now torn them apart. One brother searches tirelessly for the other, believing they can be reunited. Meanwhile, his brother has been brainwashed by a corrupt corporation, convinced that his sibling always hated him. In his search, the first brother is joined by a small group of survivors who also seek to destroy the corporation responsible for the city's downfall. Although he preferred to work alone, he slowly begins to enjoy the company of his new allies, forging unexpected connections as they wander the ruins of Aesthetic City. But the closer he gets to his brother, the more dangerous the journey becomes, as betrayal, memory, and manipulation threaten to destroy what remains of their bond.

Picture this. Five teenagers with five visions, one of which shows the end of the world, with the only common word being “Aregis”. Between them, they must find the truth and prevent it from happening, at the cost of their lives. In their search, they'll come across a world that won't welcome them with open arms. They'll have to choose between saving the world or surviving. Will you read their story? The story of Humanity?

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.

Dimitri was an ordinary man, he lived with his wife and led a honest life. But everything turned for the worst when a big corporation wanted his land to build a casino. After fighting with them for two years he mystirioly got sick and passed away, but beffor passing away he saw his wife smiling and saying on the phone "It's done, now transfer the rest of the money to my account" Seeing all this God took pity on Dimitri and moved his soul in the body of a newborn who died. Join Dimitri in a new world where humans have the power to move seas and destroy mountains. Now in this new world Dimitri who is now named Maximus will incovery one secret after another, make enemy's find friends and build a new world

*WARNING!: MATURE CONTENT* ~•~ "I shouldn't have come out of the house, no, I shouldn't have drank too much, I shouldn't have lost my sense of reasoning, that way I wouldn't have gotten lost in the woods. I'm very, very sorry for interrupting this peaceful gathering and I'll love to go back now" she said out loud, directed her words to everyone she could see and most especially to the male in front of her and got ready to run for her dare life. |•| Growling under his breath, which she thought was weird since humans weren't supposed to be growling, and rapidly moving towards her was a man, not just a man but the most ravishing, mouth-watering, and 'down to earth' most handsome man she has ever seen in her life. Handsome was an understatement. His facial features were well defined and his eyes were beautiful lazy eyes with a color she has never seen, a swirl of silver and red, and it was glowing. . "Mate," he said he got to her. She couldn't look anywhere else, not that she had to, she was being pulled by the mate bond which has been used to bind them from up here, and right then is where its work begins, afresh. . 'I am fucked' she thought as she still couldn't look away, she felt like she was trapped in it. After another long second, she looked around to see the people around staring blatantly at her with a little or maybe more contempt than she's seen in years and immediately, she felt she was in trouble and the feeling made the hair on her skin rise and the need for survival surge. ~•~ 'Layla, who lived her entire life as a human, blissfully unaware of the paranormal world around her accidentally but fatefully walked into the territory of a werewolf pack on a full moon night which happened to be the night they were having a ritual, a means of prayer to the Moin Goddess for abundace. |•| Slowly, she'll learn the reason why she is the first 'Human Luna's to ever exist. But fastly, she'll realize that no matter how far she runs from fate, it'll catch it when it's its time. Author's note: Prior to the warning above, readers below the age of 16 are not advised to continue the journey into the Bane's pack. And taking into consideration the fact that young minds tend to disobey this particular warning, I'll love to emphasize it now, this book is a mature book with explicit mature content. Take heed. |•| This books narration is majorly in a first person's POV, but it switchs at times to a third person's POV. There would be indications in the switch, kindly notice it. |•| And also, please note, English is not my first language, so therefore, I can't be perfect in it. Mistakes will always occur, either typos or me not phrasing well but I promise you'll rarely see it as I'll always try my best to edit to perfection. It won't affect the standard of the book. And in such cases where a typo is noticed, kindly do me the favor of pointing it out in the paragraph comment. Thank you. In the hopes that you have your seat belts fastened, I hereby wish you a safe journey into the Bane Land... I hope you have a joy ride!! |•| And in case you wish to connect with me: IG: @aries.dehela

In a world where monsters lurk hidden in the city of Salem, the population lives in fear while the government dismisses and hides the threat. Citizens face despair and fear, but the government refuses to acknowledge the existence of the monsters and forbids any form of defense. Instead of protecting the people, the government prioritizes capturing the monsters to subject them to experiments and develop biological weapons. In this context, Daemyn Brown (Dark Human), an individual sent by a cult with the mission to eradicate the monsters, and Adam Mirren, an agent of the organization in charge of capturing the monsters and delivering them to the government for its experiments, cross paths. Although both pursue opposing goals, neither is completely sure of their true mission.

After going through a lot of unusual events,Mary and her brother(Jack) moved to a small village.The villagers all seemed nice until a month later her brother disappeared.That's when her new life started falling apart.

In a world consumed by the rat race, Haruto Oshima stood out as a bright student who despised the rat race everyone seemed trapped in. His dream? A life filled with success, excitement, and lots of wealth alongside his middle school girlfriend, Kanna. Haruto devoted himself intensely to his study, Achieving brilliant success in every exam, and took decisive steps toward achieving the life he aimed for. However, everything changed when Haruto's girlfriend Kanna broke up with him during their last year of middle school, leaving him deeply affected. Just as he was suffering from overwhelming sorrow, the world got hit with a virus known as Covid-19! After years of struggle, the world finally recovered from the pandemic, and people resumed their normal lives. However things didn't remain the same for Haruto Oshima, his educational path was suddenly brought to standstill, costing him five years of his educational life. Haruto’s lack of education forced him to do an ordinary job at a mall as a counter boy forcing him to live a life he always hated, plunging him into boredom and eventually into depression. Things keep getting worse for Haruto as his hatred for his own life started increasing day by day, eventually a tragic event hit his life forcing him to join a game named “Smiley Face Game” where players compete against each other in hope of winning millions of dollars. Unaware of the fact that this seemingly innocent game would turn into a “Human Massacre Game!”

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.

The Non-Human Society is a shell of its former self. Its members are scattered and in hiding, and few if any have the will to fight any longer. Joining the Society, Renn has a single goal. To no longer be alone. Yet her membership comes at a price. Renn joins Vim, the Societies Protector, in hopes of preserving the last chance she has at finding a home and a place to belong. What to expect? - An immersive world-building and character focused story! - A typical, but fleshed out, low-fantasy world. Regrettably, the only numbers that go up here are the chapter and word counts...! And my debt, but let's not talk about that. - A more down to earth, sometimes somber story. But there is hope! - A huge world to get lost in. Lots of content. Over 1M words written already! - Side-Stories! Now released once a month. - A tiny sliver of my heart... forever yours! || Find more on Royal Road and Patreon! ||

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.

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

A high school teenager girl she got bullying by her classmates in her previous school so she decided to leave her school and join new school she hope to live a normal school life in the new school on her first day she saw a handsome boy with a tall height he tried to be a good friend of her one day she went his house in his house something strange is happen and then she realized that the boy he is not a human he is a magus

"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.

[Webnovel Spirity Awards 2024 Entry] Kai was a nobody. A forgettable name, a forgettable life. A scientist lost in a world of equations and theories, his body a frail vessel for a mind that yearned to explore the universe's deepest mysteries. Then, everything changed. A lab accident, a tear in reality, and he's thrown across space and time, light-years from everything he knew. Injured, alone, facing a hostile environment filled with strange creatures and a raging war, Kai must navigate the dangers of this world, unravel the mysteries of his arrival, and confront a truth that could shatter the very fabric of reality.