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Naruto Gets A Hollow Mask

Beneath The Mask: Power Concealed

In a world where supernatural abilities are both feared and exploited, a mysterious outsider known only as Mr. Ghost hides in plain sight. A transmigrant from a fallen civilization, he arrives in this dimension weakened, his once-great powers barely a flicker of their former strength. To survive, he plays the role of an unremarkable bystander harmless, invisible. But beneath the mask of weakness lies a mind sharper than any blade, watching, waiting. When he stumbles upon a secret research facility experimenting with interdimensional energy, Mr. Ghost realizes the truth this world is on the verge of repeating the same mistakes that destroyed his own. A sinister conspiracy is unfolding, one that involves the harvesting of abilities, the tearing of dimensional barriers, and the reckless pursuit of godlike power. As he infiltrates the facility under the guise of a low-level researcher, Mr. Ghost crosses paths with Catalyst, a fire-wielding investigator who despises cowards, Whisper, a telepath who knows more than she should, and Ironclad, a ruthless enforcer obsessed with collecting powers. But the true mastermind, the Architect, seeks to reshape reality itself and Mr. Ghost may be the only one who understands the cost. With time running out and his power slowly returning, Mr. Ghost must decide: remain a shadow and escape, or reveal his true strength and risk everything to stop the catastrophe that could consume both worlds. The mask can only stay on for so long.
SamuelWilson · 355 Views

A Woman Without a Mask

At 28, Clara Hayes has mastered the art of wearing masks. To her colleagues, she’s the perpetually cheerful graphic designer who never misses a deadline. To her overbearing mother, she’s the dutiful daughter hiding her anxiety behind polished smiles. To the world, she’s a woman who “has it all together”—except she’s crumbling inside. Clara’s life unravels during a corporate presentation where a panic attack strips her façade raw. Humiliated and exhausted, she flees to a quiet coastal town, renting a cottage owned by an eccentric, free-spirited potter named Marisol. There, Clara stumbles upon a dusty journal in the attic, its pages filled with haunting sketches and anonymous confessions from a woman who once lived there decades earlier. The entries mirror Clara’s own suffocating duality: “I paint myself in colors the world approves of, but my soul is a grayscale.” As Clara tentatively befriends Marisol and a reclusive widower, Eli, who runs the town’s crumbling bookstore, she begins confronting the lies she’s told herself for years. Through their unconventional guidance—and the journal’s cryptic wisdom—she starts shedding her masks one by one. But vulnerability comes at a cost: her corporate career teeters, her mother’s disapproval intensifies, and a buried trauma from her teenage years resurfaces, threatening to drown her newfound courage. When Clara’s raw, unfiltered artwork—created in secret—goes viral, she faces a choice: return to the safety of her old illusions or step into the terrifying freedom of living unapologetically. But the journal hides a final secret, linking Clara’s journey to the cottage’s mysterious past, forcing her to question whether true authenticity is a rebellion… or a homecoming.
Daoist5CDTxH · 601 Views

Getting Lucky

Abducted and forced into the world of human trafficking, Lucky endures the worst of the worst as a high-end plaything for the worst of the wealthy. One fateful night, she discovers something about herself that gives her hope, a chance to escape from the hell she lives in. With escape, Lucky experiences a life changing chance encounter, a kind of anonymous celebrity she never anticipated, and a very unexpected new identity. Fate is leading her down a path, one that leads her to realize that escaping alone was not enough. To truly be free, she will have to uncover her roots, and the secrets entangled within them. Claws will scratch far past the surface, digging deep into a web of deception and evil that threatens her very life and the lives of those she loves. What happens when this beautiful young woman, once a terrified victim, realizes that she is more powerful than she could ever have imagined? Now that she is surrounded by love and laughter, can she defeat the dark forces aligning against her? Will she find the courage to face the trauma of her past and free those still shackled to what she once accepted as her fate? Content Warning: ADULTS ONLY! This book contains some dark themes relating to the crime of human trafficking, forced sexual encounters, physical and emotional abuse, and violence. It is intended for a mature audience. Some content may be upsetting to survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Beware of two labrador retrievers that are very good at stealing hearts and treats! I am doing a major edit on this book and adding new chapters daily. The basic story has not changed, I am correcting spell check errors and such. I have also made some minor changes within the story itself, which I believe have improved the logical flow of the story and enhanced character development. 03/05/2025
Diane_Foster · 14.4K Views
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