outwardly meaning
The Heiress Acts Mischievously, But Her Family Can Read Her Mind
by Mu Tingfeng
After switching bodies, Jiang Nan Shu becomes the villainous true daughter in a melodramatic tale and is bound to an all-encompassing revulsion system. If everyone's level of disgust for her reaches 100, she can return to her original world with a prize of ten billion. Being reckless is just one of her many skills. Starting with a disgust level of 89, Jiang Nan Shu sets a modest goal for herself: to live a life collecting easy money within six months. Unbeknownst to her, everyone can hear her in…
SSS-Rank Talent: Super Upgrade System
by Damigod
Facing extinction, humanity seeks salvation in the Astral Verge, a dangerous dimension accessed via portals that threatened to wipe out the entire planet.Few years later, aspiring recruit Daniel Vance enters the Verge for his final assessment, hoping to Awaken a Talent and secure his future. While others gain common abilities, Daniel secretly Awakens the mythical SSS-Grade Talent: [Soul Assimilation]. This allows him to absorb essence, enhancing gear, gaining stats and EXP from slain creatures, …
Raising Boss's Twins After Transmigration
by Cold Charm
Su Luo woke up to a pair of twins gathering around her bed joyfully calling her "Mommy!"She had been single for more than twenty years now, how did she end up with children? What was going on?Gu Zhan's eyes were red as he said furiously. "Su Luo! You're too much! You can dislike me all you want, fine, but you're disowning your own children?Su Luo, who suddenly became a b*tch. "Hey mister, I have plenty of questions myself!"The two little ones cautiously tugged Su Luo's sleeve as they said. "Momm…
Back to the 80s to Raise a Wolfy Boyfriend
by Flowery Lady
After death, Gu Jin realized the child, whom she had fed only once in the past, was the only person who gave her proper burial and avenged her by any means. Once she’s reborn, she found him when he was being bullied. And despite objections, Gu Jin took this malnourished child under her care with help from the dimension in her possession. However, never did she expect she would lead him astray...Many years later, Gu Jin can’t help gritting her teeth as she is watching the elegant and handsome ma…
Marked by the Ruthless Princess
by Writerszai
In her previous life, Lina Riley harbored an unrequited love for the Fifth Princess, Victoria Ashwood. Lina sacrificed everything for her—securing her place on the throne, protecting her borders, and losing her arm and sight in the process. Yet, her loyalty was repaid with a goblet of poisoned wine and the execution of her entire family.Victoria despised her, accusing Lina of cruelty and of orchestrating her elder sister’s death, deeming her unworthy of love.When the poison took effect, Lina clo…
THE LADY IS A COLD HEARTED PROTAGONIST
by ButtonsWrites
Lee Miyeon (Irene) was adopted as a child when her parents who were Korean immigrants died in an unfortunate accident. Her foster parents initially treated her kindly but changed after they were able to conceive a child of their own. She was eventually sent abroad after a traumatic incident threatened the Lee Family's reputation in high society. Yet soon after, the family's business takes a turn for the worse and Miyeon is abandoned completely.Now an adult, she returns to her home country and m…
My lovely Dragon
by Muhammad_Ibrahim_8670
A young couple bickering in middle of a Forest late at night under starry sky; outwardly they are shouting their lungs at each other relentlessly, even though neither of them is willing to break up. Their love became strained from the endless troubles on their way, can their love weather through all those challenges thrown at them?
A loner's guide to happiness
by Ayumi_Kuronuma
Rei was a parttime model, bright, flashy and outwardly a social butterfly. Daichi was the outcast who denounced everyone and lived life however he wanted to with reckless abandonment. They're different, so different. But deep down they're one and the same, two lonely individuals trying to navigate life the best they can under their own circumstances.
Shadows of the Mind
by Otaku317
"Shadows of the Mind" is a riveting mystery thriller set in a prestigious Japanese high school, where Haruka Sakuragi, an outwardly average student, conceals a labyrinth of secrets. Haruka, with his stoic demeanor and penchant for average grades, navigates the complexities of high school life while harboring a mysterious past linked to the "White Incident." As he becomes entangled in a psychological game within the student body, the story unfolds with unexpected alliances and betrayals.
Teach Me
by Cindy Spencer Pape
Author:Cindy Spencer Pape firmly believes in happily-ever-after and brings that to her writing. A multiple award-winning author, she has published almost sixty novels and stories. When not hard at work writing, she can be found restoring her 1870 house, dressing up for steampunk parties and Renaissance fairs, or with her nose buried in a book. Visit her website: www.cindyspencerpape.com.Galen Forsythe believes the traditions and tenets of academia to be an almost sacred trust. So when the outwar…
Bride Swap, A Deadly Second Chance
by ManyWriters
For a decade, Cole Lewis pursued me relentlessly before I finally accepted his marriage proposal. However, just three days before our wedding, he requested to swap me for his long-time love from childhood. I didn't protest or make a fuss, simply responding with a smile, "Okay." This was because in my previous existence, I had denied his request for a bride change. Consequently, his childhood sweetheart took her own life by cutting her wrists on the day we were to be married. Outwardly, he appear…
Diamonds, Lies, and a Vanishing Act
by ManyWriters
Killian Barnes shattered his vow on our tenth anniversary, opting for a business excursion with his female colleague instead of celebrating with me. Upon his return, he presented me with a rare pink diamond pendant, dubbing it an apology token. Momentarily, I believed in his genuine affection. However, as I turned, I glimpsed his assistant adorned with stunning emerald jewels, far surpassing mine in beauty and worth. I donned the mask of the gracious Mrs. Barnes, outwardly composed but inwardly …
Home Coming
by Elizabeth Noble
Outwardly, Taren and Ian look like any other upper middle-class working couple. Good jobs, nice house, nice cars, nice clothes. They’re in love and it’s clear their marriage is meant to last.<br><br>Happily ever after doesn’t just happen. In the case of Taren and Ian, a healthy sex life where each is free to explore his deepest, darkest desires and live out his fantasies is the key to their happiness. Behind closed doors, Taren becomes Master while Ian wears nipple clamps and cock cages. Ian’s p…
The White-Haired Demon King
by Jin_haru_crimson
Jin Haru, a reclusive, brilliant strategist, is murdered after spontaneously rescuing a child from an attacker. He's reborn as Arkan Valen, the young son of a powerful family in the Kingdom of Veradin. While outwardly a sweet child, Arkan secretly retains Jin's ambition and intellect, dedicating himself to mastering strategy and knowledge. Despite lacking magical ability, he diligently trains, planning his rise to power. However, his peaceful preparations are shattered when war erupts, and he…
The Cannon Fodder Becomes a Smart and Stunning Young Lady
by Mountain Springs
Xiang Wan transmigrated into a book and became a cannon fodder character who only appeared once!She was originally a top-tier heiress from a prestigious modern family. After her mother's early death, her father squandered her mother's money daily with his mistress, resulting in several illegitimate children. In order to secure her position as the young heiress of the Xiang family, she had to outwardly pretend to be an excellent and knowledgeable heiress, internally act as a filial granddaughter …
The Counterattack of the Female Leads
by DaoistTL
To secure the script for the urban fantasy's villain, one must excel in their role to complete the task.This means he must be deeply and obsessively in love with the female protagonist, while constantly challenging the male lead at every turn.His malevolence serves as a contrast to the righteousness of the main hero.This scenario felt eerily familiar to Su Chen; it mirrored events he'd experienced in his own life.Surprisingly, after countless failures and thirty-three plot revisions, the female …
TWILIGHT WHISPERS
by CherryCheery
---Xanthe Redwood, the second daughter of one of California’s most prestigious families, is adored by her father but despised by her mother and sister. Born half-human, half-werewolf, Xanthe is destined to become Luna of her pack—a role that places her directly in conflict with her family’s bitter rival.Lynam Morena, the world’s most powerful business tycoon, is valued only for his wealth by his father and younger brother. In secret, he grapples with a complex heritage as part human, part witch,…
Taken by the Emperor to create a Legacy of Dragons
by MissSaraLin
The protagonist, a woman named Yue Xiang, is the last surviving member of the legendary Dragon Clan, believed to possess the blood of dragons. Her ancestors were said to be descended from these mythical creatures, granting them unique abilities and a striking appearance—platinum blonde hair that shimmers like silver in the moonlight. The Dragon Clan was once a powerful force in the empire, but they were hunted to near extinction by those who feared their power.The emperor, Emperor Jianlong, has …
SMILES AFTER THE STORM...
by Annushy_Hehe
Elysia, now living a new life, appears to be moving forward, yet the shadow of her past trauma continues to silently haunt her. Though she outwardly presents a sense of normalcy, the emotional scars remain, lurking just beneath the surface. Her struggle is one of silent endurance—she is constantly reminded of the trauma she carries, whether through memories, flashbacks, or subtle triggers in her new life. The question looms: will she ever be free from her past, or will it always find a way to re…
Reborn as the Wife He Killed
by pikapikaqu12
Alia is a skilled thief who, in search of a legendary treasure, sneaks into a castle under the cover of night. However, she unexpectedly witnesses the castle’s owner, the handsome and cold-hearted billionaire Marcellus, murder his wife. In the chaos of her escape, Alia is discovered and killed by him. But death isn’t the end. Alia wakes up to find herself reborn a year earlier, this time in the body of the wife Marcellus had killed—Livia. Faced with the man who had once killed her, now acting ou…