unmasked

In a world where everyone seeks salvation and redemption, lives a man who loathes those concepts to his core. Some know him as Xavier Kane, the corporate raider who collects companies like pebbles; some know him as the messenger of death who lords over a reputable and highly structured hitman company; some know him as Dr. Andrea, the best cosmetology surgeon in Italy. To Alessia, he was just the puppy-faced Giovanni she fell in love with at first sight, and Xavier would do anything to keep it that way. Xavier knows damn well he shouldn't ask for more, he didn't deserve it, but her stubborn pout and her innocent innuendo cause friction that soon turns to sizzling heat. How long can Xavier play the cute boy next door when inside him lives the greatest evil, the dirtiest secrets, and the kinkiest acts? Alessia, a girl who had to become a mother to her two siblings at the age of eleven after witnessing her mother's horrible death, just got out of a toxic relationship, jobless and broken. Weeks later, she gets a 'miraculously' job with Xavier Kane, the vile billionaire she came to despise for his dubious acts. When she finds out her gentleman was the same man she hated the most, she is very pissed. WARNING: BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT.

Arystan Nikolaev never entertained the idea of hiring a woman to be his manager. He knows the complications that comes with it. But his bestfriend and former manager Senti, talked him into it. Senti strongly believes that the woman is the perfect person for the job he is leaving. He relented. He however, thought it best to keep his distance and to only focus on their work relationship. But there's something about the woman that draws him in. He wonder if it's because of her pleasing looks or the mystery and danger that surrounds her. She has dangerous secrets and her very life is at stake. But he doesn't want to turn away. He wanted to protect her and unmasked the identity she wanted to keep hidden from him. Only by then can he help her and keep her by his side. "He is a man living the dream. She is a woman running from a nightmare." ON HOLD:)

Xendrada, a vast land that is filled with magic and the unknown in equal measure, is home to the ten thousand mortal realms. Under the watchful eyes of the Gods and Goddesses, the world marches ever forward. Kingdoms rising and falling in the endless cycle. In the fifth cycle, the world faces an old enemy capable of catastrophic destruction. Demons, traitors, and mortals alike scrabble to use this divine power for their own gains. Now it is up to the Thousand Mask to save their world from perishing in the hands of another once again. ___ Disclaimer You will also be able to find this story on multiple sites such as Wattpad under the name Kimarirose. We will also be posting on Royalroads as well, under the hand of my co-author. We will be posting two chapters every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/263726/fictions ---

A girl leads a happy life with her family & friends. She is happy in her own world & joined a team as a detective & fell in love with a person whom she used to hate. But everyone was clueless about her past. When she investigates a case ,happen to know who is real her? & a terrific truth revealed. After knowing about her truth , what changes will happen in her life ? What happened in her past ?will her beloved people will accept & support her or not ?.

The story is set in the criminal underworld of an Italian mafia-influenced city. Crime, power, and silence are currencies. Cleanup crews people who erase evidence of sins committed by the powerful operate in the shadows, nameless and untraceable. This is the world Laura has lived in for the past 5 years, unknown to anyone, including her own family who believe she is dead.

Elise has never stepped foot outside of her stepmother's home. That is until the Prince's first commoners ball. A ball to raise the spirits of the kingdom by inviting everyone rich or poor to the castle for a masked ball. Risking it all for a chance to be anybody but herself Elise finds herself dancing with none other than the Prince himself. But she can't let him see her without the mask or everything would be lost.

At fifteen, Tanisha Agnihotri was known to the world as an orphan—a cold, brilliant enigma lurking in the shadows. But unknown to all, she was far more than she appeared. A billionaire tycoon, a legendary racer, the world’s top hacker, the hidden leader of a feared crime syndicate, and a covert government operative—she had built an empire from nothing. But fate had one more revelation in store. The Agnihotris—the second richest family in the world—were her real family. Stolen at birth and erased from history, Tanisha was never meant to survive. Yet here she was, stepping into the world that should have been hers. Welcomed with open arms by her doting parents and five overprotective brothers, she should have had the perfect homecoming. But the world of the elite is a battlefield. Her cousin Sinnea, threatened by her return, launches secret schemes to disgrace her. Rivals and jealous elites seek to sabotage her status. And lurking in the shadows is a mysterious mastermind, one who has been watching her for years, waiting for the right moment to strike. In the midst of it all, Adrian Blackwood—the richest, most feared man in the world—enters her life. When Tanisha saves his life, he falls for her at first sight. But Adrian is no ordinary man. With secrets as deep as her own, he is the only one who can match her power. As the mystery of her kidnapping unravels and enemies close in from all sides, Tanisha must protect her family, her love, and the empire she built—without revealing the countless secrets that could destroy everything. Will she emerge victorious? Or will the past she never knew consume the future she’s fighting for? One thing is certain—the lost heiress has returned, and the world will never be the same.

On the wedding day, my best friend Ms. Fallon was caught red-handed having passionate car sex with my fiancé. Far from being ashamed, they claimed true love conquers all. Disheartened, I decided to study abroad. My childhood sweetheart Ivor spent a fortune to stop the plane, got down on one knee to propose, saying he had secretly loved me for years. Touched, I married him. He had weak sperm, and I went through hell before finally succeeding with IVF. Eight months pregnant, I accidentally overheard his conversation with the doctor. "Mr. Gevano, the baby is developing well. The due date is in two weeks." "But I don't understand. Your wife is your lawful spouse. Why did you swap the fertilized egg with one from you and Ms. Fallon?" Ivor scoffed. "Jaxon is just a trust fund brat who only knows how to spend money. He'll blow through the family fortune sooner or later." "This way, Fallon's child can legally inherit all my assets, ensuring she'll be set for life!" So the love child I had been anticipating was just a bargaining chip to secure Ms. Fallon's future. If that's how it is, I might as well leave.

Some monsters do not hide under beds. They sit in boardrooms, walk city streets, and shake hands in daylight. As hidden gates reopen across the world, Max and Seth are drawn into a deeper war where demons move through human lives and ancient powers seek release through the Grey Passage. To stop what is coming, they must gather the twenty-eight chosen warriors before prophecy is broken and the world learns too late that evil was never far away. The age of masks is ending.

'As the masquerade balls continue, the tension builds, and the masks that once concealed now seem to reveal more than they hide. The truth is poised to unravel, and the consequences are deadly.' ...... 'In 16th century Venice, Lady Valentina, a noblewoman trapped in a loveless marriage to the powerful Duke Marco, finds solace in a secret life as the alluring masked courtesan "Bella". Behind the veil of her disguise, she captivates the charming Leonardo, a man with secrets of his own. As they dance through the city's grand masquerade balls, their forbidden love ignites a passion that threatens to consume them both. But their whirlwind romance is fraught with danger. Duke Marco, suspicious of his wife's newfound independence, launches a ruthless investigation to unmask the mysterious Bella. Meanwhile, Leonardo's own family, rival nobles to the Duke, scheme to exploit Valentina's secrets for their own gain. As the stakes grow higher, Valentina must navigate the treacherous landscape of her double life, torn between her duty to her family and her love for Leonardo. With each masquerade ball, the tension builds, and the lovers find themselves trapped in a web of deception, intrigue, and desire. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the masks they wear, or will the secrets they keep tear them apart? In the city of Venice, where masks hide the truth and love is a dangerous game, Lady Valentina must confront the darkness of her own heart and make a choice that will change her life forever.'