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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 · 676 Views

The Accidental Mage: Awakening of the Ordinary

Aziel Mateo is a young man, born without visible talent and doesn’t have magic in a world ruled by magic users. These magic users are blessed by the universe, and they serve under the twelve gods. Aziel Mateo who didn't get his blessing from the universe, decided to train himself in order to fill the gap of magic users and himself. However, he still found himself lacking, as the magic users were stronger with their magic. Aziel felt like an outsider in the Academy, always being bullied, rediculed, and beaten up by the bullies in the Academy constantly. Still he continued his training in the shadows, slowly but surely he rose up to the ranks of the strong students without using magic. But when everything seem to finally going to his way, it all changed. An event that forever altered the course of his life happened during their training camp. Aziel Mateo was inside a cave when he saw a woman, introducing him a magic chest that was full of magic scrolls. These scrolls contained forgotten arcane knowledge for magic. The woman helped him become someone he didn't thought he could become. With her help and arcane knowledge that was written in the magic scrolls, Aziel Mateo obtain the ancient arcane powers, and become stronger that not even in his imaginations, he thought he could attain. Until the woman revealed that she was actually one of the gods who were betrayed, and she wanted Aziel's help for vangeance.
Eternal_Energy · 3.5K Views

The Lord of Villains Is Just an Ordinary Civil Servant

For most, transmigrating into a fantasy world is the start of an epic adventure—wielding legendary weapons, gaining overpowered abilities, and living a life of grandeur. For our protagonist, however, it’s nothing but a bureaucratic nightmare. One moment, he was a burnt-out office worker finishing reports at midnight, and the next, he found himself inside Pinnacle of Mysteries, a cutthroat RPG infamous for its merciless difficulty. Worse, he’s not a hero, a villain, or even a major character—just an unknown captive on the verge of execution. To survive, he strikes an unlikely bargain with an ancient, forgotten being: the Lord of the Forgotten Abyss—a calamity sealed away long before the game's timeline even begins. Their pact grants him power, but it comes with a maddening catch: the Abyss Lord, for now, manifests as an overly proud fox with a tendency to give cryptic advice and demand extravagant meals. Navigating this world is far from easy. Powerful factions rule with an iron grip, and the forces of fate seem determined to shove him into the path of disasters. To make matters worse, he soon realizes that reality diverges from the game in ways he never expected. Events happen too early, key figures behave unpredictably, and unknown forces manipulate the world from the shadows. The storylines he once memorized? Useless. The safe zones? Now battlegrounds. The villainous factions? More fractured and cunning than they ever were in the game. As he struggles to piece together his place in this world, he finds himself entangled with figures who should be far beyond his reach. Yet, these are just the beginning of his troubles. The game’s hidden routes, thought to be mere flavour text by players, hold dark truths about the world's foundations. The Gods who shaped civilization have grown silent, and something ancient and hungry stirs beneath reality. Meanwhile, the villains he once dismissed as mere bosses—criminal lords, rogue sorcerers, and exiled royals—are beginning to notice him. Some want him dead, some want to use him, and some… some whisper that he may be exactly what they’ve been waiting for. Faced with conspiracies, betrayals, and relentless pursuit, he must navigate treacherous political landscapes, outwit enemies far beyond his level, and keep his not-so-helpful abyssal fox companion from making things worse. But as he delves deeper, one question haunts him: Did he truly transmigrate into the game he knew? Or was Pinnacle of Mysteries always something far, far greater? The Lord of Villains Is Just an Ordinary Civil Servant is a tale of deception, survival, and the absurdity of bureaucracy in a world where power reigns supreme. In a place where fate is written in blood and magic, he will have to carve out his own path—whether that means being a hero, a villain, or something else entirely. But really, all he wants is a stable job, a decent salary, and a way to avoid getting stabbed every other day. Unfortunately, fate has other plans.
The_Laughing_Clown · 2K Views

As an Ordinary person (Why do I keep attracting Psychopaths?)

As an ordinary person who found herself in another world, Yuna a fanatic reader decided that she is too ordinary and lazy to achieve something big and want to live a leisure and easy live, following the masses and blend in on the new world she found herself in. However, Yuna who thought herself to be quite ordinary tends to accidently create extraordinary things. •Influencing in letting the most feared assassin guild being created •Becoming a legend by creating the most respected Knights •Accidentally led to the establishment of the most devout and pious Temples .......and the list goes on. Yuna who found herself at the centre of it all : "......." Yuna: "I swear I'm only an ordinary person and everything is a mistake! an accident! I don't know anything ༎ຶ⁠‿⁠༎ຶ" Not only that, Yuna also have the knack of attracting all sorts of psychopaths. Psychopath no 1: "I cannot live without you, I won't let you leave me" Psychopath no 2: "You are my God and I am at the mercy of your will" Psychopath no 3: "What do you mean I am free? You are my shackles" Psychopath no 4, 5, 6, 7 : "Master, you cannot abandon us!" Yuna: "Fucking hell, what did I do??? Why Me??? (⁠ ⁠ꈨຶ⁠ ⁠˙̫̮⁠ ⁠ꈨຶ⁠ ⁠)" As a person who is always ordinary, Yuna felt overwhelmed in another world that cannot let her be ordinary! _____________________________________________________________________ Assuming a role of an ordinary person in her previous life but adorn the role of either a God's messanger, Pioneer of Light, Guide, a Path or even the God itself..... A fateful and eventful life of Yuna began in another World. [May the Holy Light be with you]
f_o_n_f_e · 61.3K Views

The Demon Lord Wanted An Ordinary Life

In a realm where the universe is composed of interconnected realms inhabited by various races, the demon lord led a lonely existence despite his unparalleled strength. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he saved Lucian, a human kidnapped by demons during an invasion on Earth. Lucian became the demon lord's storyteller, sharing tales of ordinary human life—of love, companionship, and warmth, things the demon lord had never known. As the demon lord grew enamored with the simple yet profound joys of human existence, he longed for a life as an ordinary human. Even the allure of an awakener's life, filled with luxury and prestige, paled in comparison to the beauty the demon lord sees in the life of an ordinary human. Amidst these desires, a formidable challenge arose. More than a thousand demons, fueled by envy and fatigue of the demon lord's rule, gathered to overthrow him. Realizing his end was near, the demon lord granted Lucian a single wish—to return him to the human realm. Lucian's wish was granted, but at a great cost; the demon lord sacrificed his life to save Lucian and destroyed the portal, preventing further demon invasions for a century. In this realm, a brilliant yet eccentric scientist sought to create beings capable of controlling all elements, a feat no one had achieved. He kidnapped orphans and conducted experiments funded by Mr. Tilo, a wealthy but scorned figure in society. Success came when one the orphans gave birth to a child that was an awakener. The baby was killed by Mr. Tilo, but fortunately the soul of the demon Lord entered the baby and thus the start of his ordinary live. The demon lord would have to fight greater enemies to protect his ordinary life and the people he love.
Udoka_Okoh · 295 Views

Rai : Rise of the Ordinary

In a world where magic is etched into the very essence of existence, a person’s power is reflected in their eyes. Flames, torrents, and storms rage within the irises of the mighty, and the elite four clans rule over this magical realm. But for Rai, a 12-year-old boy with ordinary eyes, life is anything but ordinary. Despite being born without the gift of magic, Rai dreams of becoming the Elmag—the supreme leader of the four clans and the most powerful being in the land. His audacious goal is met with ridicule and skepticism at every turn, but Rai’s unshakable confidence and quirky charm make him a force to be reckoned with. When Rai receives a mysterious invitation to the prestigious Magia Elemental Academy, the world’s greatest magic school, he steps into a whirlwind of intrigue, rivalry, and discovery. His arrival sparks chaos, as he openly declares his intentions to rise to the top and even boldly proclaims that the beautiful and fiery Rose Scarlett, daughter of the current Elmag, will one day be his wife. From comedic clashes with overconfident bullies to high-stakes magical duels, Rai’s journey is fraught with danger, laughter, and mystery. His encounter with Mammoth Stark, the academy’s most powerful student, and the enigmatic Frost Kromus sets the stage for a battle of wills and powers. But unbeknownst to many, Rai harbors a secret—one that could shake the very foundations of this magical world. With his unyielding determination, Rai challenges the norms of society and sets out to prove that greatness isn’t confined to the glow of one’s eyes. His journey is not just about power, but about redefining what it means to be extraordinary. Will this boy with “ordinary” eyes rise to the pinnacle of a world that deems him unworthy? Or will he succumb to the overwhelming odds stacked against him? One thing is certain—Rai’s story is anything but ordinary.
John_Johnson_4208 · 4.6K Views

An Unordinary Man in an Ordinary World

Genius, Prodigy, Envied, Lucky—Alexander was all these things. Now, people didn’t even know if he was alive. Thousands died during the attack on the Bellmont Duchy. Alexander Bellmont disappeared, his body never to be found. ----- Alex was alive, but barely. In a move against the Daemon attacking the Duchy, Alex had sacrificed himself to bring his enemy with him. Surprisingly, while supposed to be a suicide attack, Alex lived, finding himself deep underground in a dungeon. While Alex makes his way out, he must gain the strength to survive and thrive in this unfamiliar world. More than 5,000 miles from home, Alex is forced to make a new start as a human in the unfriendly Daitya Empire. Even with the power to return home, Alex is at a crossroads. Alex feels guilt for the thousands of people who died in the Daemon attack, including his best friend, who passed in front of his eyes. As the cause behind the attack, Alex is reluctant to return home and place his family in more danger. He could stay here, but that would mean abandoning everyone he loves back home and starting from scratch in a new world. Alex’s life in the Daitya Empire is a rollercoaster, and his responsibilities only add to his journey of self-destiny. Not only does he have to work his way up in his new life, but remnants of his old life start returning to him. Alex holds a secret. He knows of his past life, but it is only now that the memories start trickling in. While dealing with his current life, Alex also has to deal with his past life. Alex wrestles with his own identity while experiencing the duties of an adult in a brutal world.
Lapuleu · 39.5K Views

Rebirth : A Woman With Frozen Heart

This is an original story. 1. English is not my forte so please be kind and guide me ( ´ ▽ ` )ノ ALSO! Because of my lame naming skill, many people kinda confused with the use of 'Frozen Heart'. I used that word for Love Related, well she froze her heart because she doesn't want to fall in love (⌒_⌒;) ANYWAY! THIS IS THE FIRST NOVEL I MADE, SO IF THE PLOT KIND OF NOT MAKING SENSE OR TOO RUSHED, I PLEAD FOR KIND READERS' UNDERSTANDING. (#^.^#) I am REALLY a newbie writer here. (T▽T) 2. This Story might cause a lot of heartache, but the ending will be Happy! 3. Yes, this is mature and smutish story which contains sexual abuse or such so extreme caution is needed! Plus there will be LGBTQ related so I hope for everyone's kindness and understanding. (´∀`) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In the last life, Ming Yue was abandoned and adopted by Qing Family. She was abused and mistreated, more over her adopted father always tried to molest her everytime there was a chance. This made Ming Yue became a gloomy person who never truly lived. Her only friends were ghosts who always kept bothering her day and night. In her twenties, her heart moved due to being saved by a man. A cold and handsome man whose eyes fixed not on her but a woman who had similar face with her. Yes, her twin sister.. Having no hope to have the man's heart, Ming Yue did everything she could to support the man and her twin sister while watching from the sideline with broken heart. She even sacrificed her life for the man. The man who finally realized that the one he truly loved was Ming Yue, made a vow while hugging Ming Yue's cold body. "If there is a next life, I will give all my heart to you." However.. it was different for Ming Yue.. In her last breath, she decided to let all go.. "In this life, I gave my life for you. In the next life, I want to live for myself.." "I won't fall in love with you for the second time.."
MelodiaRoze · 653.4K Views
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