by Isla Fox
Three years ago, Hazel Vance made a choice that changed everything. One night of passion with a mysterious stranger at a masquerade ball left her with more than just memories—it left her with a son whose rare violet-blue eyes are a constant reminder of the father she'll never find.Now a struggling single mother, Hazel desperately needs the executive assistant position at Sterling Group. The salary could finally give her two-year-old Leo the life he deserves. But her new boss, CEO Liam Sterling, …
by As If Dawn
The little snow fairy Tan Mo was about to complete her transformation into a human when she was picked away and reincarnated as the Tan family’s beloved daughter. Only then did she realize that she had become the tragic cannon fodder who died a miserable death after serving as her green tea cousin’s stepping stone for marrying We Keli, and whose life she had once seen before in her master’s mortal world mirror. Her parents seemingly aged overnight, and her three older brothers all suffered ignom…
by lucy_mumbua
What do you do when your brother dies because of some entitled assholes? You go undercover.My real name? Clare. But at school, I’m Clause—just another guy blending in. Disguised. Watching. Yes, a boy. No, it's not an all-boys school—I'm just deep undercover, hunting down the bastard responsible for my brother’s suicide. Nobody—and I mean nobody—messes with my precious brother and gets away with it. They better pray I never find them, because when I do? Death will be a mercy, and trust me—I don’t…
by Rust-Worn Rune
The entire planet was dragged into a mysterious space known as the "Civilization Trial," with various apocalyptic trials following one after another. The crisis began with a parasitic threat, parasitic monsters silently replacing humans, and no one knew whether their relatives, friends, or comrades-in-arms had been masquerading as monsters.As everyone was steeped in deep fear, Shen Hao stared blankly at something extra that appeared before him.[Civilization Trial Cheats Collection]Begin with a m…
by ezztee
Mature Content Warning (R18+)“If it means dying for you… then fine. I’ll do it,” he said, his tone deadly serious.***************Lilia’s life is turned upside down at a lavish masquerade party when an unexpected announcement claims she is engaged to Lowell, a man she has never agreed to marry. Caught between the overwhelming pressure of her parents’ expectations and the confusion surrounding her emotions, Lilia finds herself trapped in a web of deception. But when a silver-haired stranger named …
by ThePotatoKing
"YOU ARE FUCKING CRAZY!"*BANG!*The bullet pierced through the man's skull, splattering blood all over Sebastian's face.He calmly wiped away the blood using a handkerchief before replying to the corpse."Maybe... Maybe I am crazy.""But I don't know any other way to escape this hell"He laughed some, he cried some, then did a little of both together.If despair was a face, he was wearing it now.-----------------------Do you ever feel that you are meant for something greater? Has the real world held y…
by ManyWriters
1 At age eight, our family's spiritual guide proclaimed my fate as "too delicate." Consequently, I was dispatched to Serenity Ridge, a sanctuary brimming with mystical energy, to live in isolation. The plan was for me to remain there until I turned eighteen. However, upon my eventual return to the family home, I uncovered a shocking revelation: For a decade, my supposed loving siblings had allowed their adopted foster sister, Jessica, to assume my identity. During my fiancé's birthday celebrat…
by Misty_Ellaine
In a small town on the outskirts of a bustling metropolis, there lived Ronnie, a cross-dresser with a penchant for extravagant outfits and a heart full of dreams. In a world where conformity was the norm, Ronnie stood out as a beacon of individuality. However, life in this mundane world had never quite felt like home.One fateful evening, while attending an extravagant masquerade ball in their most dazzling ensemble, Ronnie stumbled upon an antique mirror tucked away in a dusty corner of the ball…
by picaresque
Alex Shelby has a secrete, ever since he was young, he had always felt different, he could see farther, hear clearer, and recognize and track things with smell alone. He was faster, stronger and more aware of his surroundings and his abilities just keep growing and getting stronger as time passes on. Until one night, he had a painful craving and hunger for blood.--------------------------------------------------------------------_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-New…
by DaoistMApKyt
The dead should stay dead.Kael Arvid repeated the words like a prayer as he adjusted the raven mask over his scarred face. The carved beak pressed cold against the bridge of his nose, the eyeholes narrowing his vision to slits of flickering torchlight. Beneath him, the ballroom of House Dain shimmered—a grotesque painting of gold and rot. Nobles laughed behind ivory masks, their gloved hands clutching goblets of wine dark as clotting blood. The air reeked of clove and something fouler beneath, l…
by Bean425
[MATURE CONTENT]“I’ve told you before, baby girl, you keep doing that,” Lucas murmured, low and dangerous in her ear. The warmth in Carter’s hips only grew. “And I won’t be able to stop what happens next. You know I’m a man of my word.”~*~*Carter Dawson can not talk.For as long as she can remember, Carter has been an outcast, unable to shift, surrounded by the controversy of a vicious attack when she was young and her inability to speak. She has long come to accept her fate as a mateless cynic, …
by trinamasquerade
A collection of short articles written by our system.
by cherrywood644
It all started when the lights blacked out, the screams of people and their fears in the dark, people wearing the masks, when the floor turned into a pool of blood when a little boy witnessed the crime. *****The Massacres welcome you to the grand "Masquerade Party".*****5 years later a boy comes back to Los Angeles, to avenge for his family's death. The grandest Masquerade Party turned into the grandest crime scene by a gang name Massacres. 200 people were assassinated and they fled as nothing o…
by Kelly_Eze
In a kingdom where magic is hidden beneath layers of secrecy and deceit, a grand masquerade ball marks the beginning of an ancient ritual. Lyra, a gifted sorceress with a hidden past, is forced to attend the ball, unaware that it will alter the course of her life. As she dons a mask to conceal her identity, she meets Eryan, a cursed prince whose true nature is bound to the very curse that haunts their kingdom.Their connection is immediate and undeniable, but beneath the allure of the masquerade …
by Danidream
Ava Morales and Julian Carlton were strangers until they were forced to marry, bound together by a shared secret and a child they never planned. Julian, a cold and ruthless billionaire, sees Ava as a manipulator who only wants his wealth. Ava, a strong and independent woman, is trapped in a loveless marriage with a man who despises her.As they navigate their complicated relationship, they must confront the secrets and lies that bind them together. But the more they're forced to interact, the mor…
by Kelly_Starrz
Humiliated and in heat, Idalia was forced to attend the Moonlight Masquerade in hopes of finding a mate to satisfy her body's needs. Vulnerable to her desires, she ran into the woods to escape a potential scandal. But when a masked man catches her, his touch tosses all reasoning aside.What should have been a simple humiliating event for the princess turns into a night of passion.There was one problem though: she couldn't remember who she mated with! The slave who carried her to bed. The knight …
by Crimeknight07
What's the most dreadful way of committing a crime. I'll tell you. Being the murderer and escaping the town. What else could he have done. The whole crime scene had become the worst nightmare for him. Oh yes, I'm talking about the main character of this Book ' Sirus Black '. A square jawed face, scarred forehead, scary man. What else could you expect from a man who lost his family at such a young age. At first he started living at his uncle's house. But unfortunately his uncle passed away too. T…
by Ryuzakil1543
In the kingdom of Valenhelm, where power is brokered not on the battlefield but in the shadows of the royal court, Lucien Valenheim plays a dangerous game. As a noble of impeccable reputation, Lucien navigates court politics with poise and grace. But behind his calm exterior lies a secret: he is the leader of The Omniscient, the most feared and powerful underground network in the kingdom, controlling the flow of information with ruthless precision. Armed with the ability to glimpse the future th…
by MindlessIgnorance
OSS (One-Shot Story)-------------------------------------------------------------------In a time, long forgotten by man, a child strays from home and peers at a silent forest. The forest was beautiful, countless bounties of fruit, and an abundance in animals alike.So why did his parents nearly break down and cry when he got too close? The forest isn't scary, its beautiful. The boy thinks and thinks. Until he sees a beautiful golden dog.------------------------------------------------------------…