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a smile in the crowd

a smile in the crowd

Behind your Mask is a Beautiful Smile

Behind your Mask is a Beautiful Smile

The warmth of the sunlight that was shining through the window landed on the girl's flawless face. Her eyelashes fluttered rapidly as her hands clenched onto her blanket tightly. She chanted, "No! No! Don't.. please.. I beg you stop! Ahh!!" She gasped for breath as she wiped the layer of cold sweat off her forehead. She looked at her phone and laid in bed after realizing that she was in her apartment. 'I'm safe.. it's alright.. safe..' After calming down, she took a quick shower and looked into the mirror. "Yang Ya Nuo! you got this! New day, new beginning!" She got dressed in a male school uniform and applied her makeup and wig. Within the next 15 minutes, her beautiful jade like face transformed into a handsome young man's face. "Aha! That should do it! Handsome like always. Breakfast time~" Since young, Ya Nuo learned how to change her voice to sound like a male's voice in case she needed it one day. Unlike girls at her age who liked to hang out with friends and go shopping, she only loves one thing, food! She works three part time jobs and is attending a famous school on a scholarship that covers full tuition. She cheerfully walked to the kitchen to see what's there to make for breakfast. When she opened the fridge, she saw nothing, but a piece of sausage inside. Sigh.. "I paid for rent and ran out of money to restock for grocery." Ding Dong "Who is it?" she said in a grumpy tone. "Yo!" Xu Huan Hei greeted her with a hand wave. "Is it time already? There's still half an hour before the usual time you come to get me for school." "Nope! But I do have something I want to discuss with you." he smiled dazzlingly. He was the school's second most popular guy that every female wished to date. The number one ranked male student was Ya Nuo. These two met each other at a young age, but due to some reason Huan Hei never found out about her female gender. "I'm hungry. Let's talk food first." "Here~ i already prepared a bag of groceries and two bacon, egg, and sausage for you" he winked. Ya Nuo smirked, "Oh? Seems like it's something important hmm? Alright, let me enjoy my breakfast as we discuss your 'favor.'" In the middle of enjoying her bacon, egg, and sausage, she suddenly spit out the mouthful of food onto Huan Hei. "will you be my girlfriend?" he asked confidently. "Are you crazy?? I'm a guy! 100% male!" "But you are so pretty, even girls say you have feminine features. I'm sure with a little makeup you'll look very cute!" "... what's your reason?" "A girl keeps pestering me and chasing after me to get into a relationship with her. I told her for the past two years that I'm not interested in any relationships, but she refused to listen. I accidentally slipped out and said I actually have a girlfriend... so she asked to meet her.. and I didn't have anyone that is trustworthy enough for this job." "No." "Pretty please" "No!" "Come on~ I'll buy you lunch~" "I'm not that cheap." "Fine, 3 months worth of lunch and groceries!" "Deal." In the meantime, at a luxurious restaurant, a man with gray hair sipped his wine, "Did you guys find her yet?" "No.. sir" "Then why are you here? Go! Find her and bring her here! Don't come back and report bullshit to me!" "Yes!" *THERE IS NO RAPE OR ANY SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THIS NOVEL. BUT WARNING OF 18+ CONTENT* The book cover is not mine, credits go to the original author. This novel is an original written by me, so please don’t post it anywhere else.
Urban
227 Chs
Reborn as a Mountain: I Defy the Heavens with a Smile

Reborn as a Mountain: I Defy the Heavens with a Smile

When a mountain comes to life, awakening its consciousness, it takes on another form—a Mountain Spirit. And that’s me reborn with extraordinary Divine powers. Want to know what these divine powers are? Well, one of them allows me to accelerate herb growth—up to one hundred times faster! Impressive, right? But wait, there’s more! I also possess a ‘golden finger’—which is ‘Space-Time’ system that lets me fish for lost techniques, weapons, pill formulas, and other treasures from the rivers of time and space. With these at my disposal, I’m sure to become stronger, at least stronger than the beautiful sect master who claims my mountain as her personal retreat and constantly drag me into her matters. It’s not an easy life, but no need to worry! I’m not just any spirit—I’m a human spirit born from a mountain, which means I have an extraordinary talent for cultivation. To top it off, my system was generous enough to grant me a divine cultivation technique right from the start. There’s just one tiny problem: it’s a dual cultivation technique, and I need a partner to cultivate it. So, I had no choice but to convince the sect master’s stunning disciple to help me out. I mean, it’s not like I’m after her gorgeous long legs, her curvaceous thighs, or her… well, you get the point. I’m just a humble cultivator trying to grow stronger by any means necessary. If only she’d run into some trouble, so I could swoop in and save the day. That would make things a lot easier for me… but alas, life is never that simple. Still, I’ll find a way. With my Space-Time system, my mountain’s power, and a little charm, I’ll outgrow this mountain and surpass everyone—even the sect master. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll enjoy the beauties along the way. *** No NTR, No Yuri, No Yaoi *** LinkTree- https://linktr.ee/Around_The_Moon Discord- https://discord.gg/zTgR9VFduX
Eastern
193 Chs
Mr. Grim Reaper doesn't smile [BL]

Mr. Grim Reaper doesn't smile [BL]

The tale of a grim reaper who hates humans and a human who fell in love with him. From a really young age, Asahi Sato had always been beside Akira's side. They grew up together and faced all hardships together. Akira thought their friendship would last a lifetime but he didn't expect his life to be cut so short by that very friend. Logically speaking, their friendship did last a lifetime but only for Akira. As if having a secret affair with Akira's fiance wasn't enough, Sato also went ahead and killed Akira in order to steal the company. For the first and the last time in his life, Akira felt what it was like to be betrayed by the one you trust the most and the feeling was certainly not that amusing. Even after death, when the Grim Reaper who was in charge of him gave him a wish, Akira didn't hesitate to waste that wish on Sato. "Help me solve my murder." "I want to understand where everything went wrong.” "I want to know why Sato suddenly turned on me and I want to know why my fiance joined him.” Unfortunately, for the poor fellow, the grim reaper in charge of him was not a man who liked to be troubled and it seemed that nobody had ever taught him how to smile. "Tch- So much extra work! Can't you just pass away in peace?" "..." Read on more to know how Akira uncovered the mysterious circumstances behind his death and begged God to change his beloved Grim reaper's fate. __________________________________________ I hope you enjoy!~ __________________________________________ BL||Romance||Grimreaper||Revenge||Fashion||CEO||Secondchance||Fantasy||Fluff||Mystery|| Art by: Cherlyswan.
LGBT+
175 Chs
The She Devil Fell For His Wicked Smile

The She Devil Fell For His Wicked Smile

Claire Collins knows all too well how the world is only kind to those who have money and power. Referred to as the She Devil, she took the business world by storm wearing the title like a crown. She wasn't born a wealthy heiress like most thought her to be. But she sure as hell wasn't gonna let that stop her from achieving what she had set out to do. Even if that meant doing it from the position she most hated to be in. The position of CEO in Finn Corporation. What is her goal? What or who is she hiding? What sins committed keep her up at night? What dangers await for her as she walks straight through the fires of modern hell? Aiden Villan is the most known and sought out CEO of the business world. Villan Enterprise has been at the top of the food chain for decades and he's intent on keeping it that way. He is known world wide for his billionaire dollar deals and the wicked way he has of dealing with his enemies. He is the equivalent to royalty and everybody strives to be in his good favor. But what happens when the view from the top isn't enough? What does one strive for when you already have it all? Is the emptiness he feels retribution for his sins? How can he obtain what he's been missing if it can't be bought? .................................................................................. Sneak Peek: A man started to walk in when his eyes landed on the woman quietly staring out the glass in the far end of his office, stopping him in his tracks. Claire noticed someone come in and slightly turned to look at the man that stared back at her. 'Ah. Of course she's called the She Devil. She's a fallen angel.' Aiden thought to himself as the life started coming back to his eyes. .................................................................................. Hello dear readers! I hope you enjoy reading my very first published novel. If you're into stories filled with romance, comedy, action and lots of heart wrenching moments then you've reached the right novel! Please leave your thoughts and reviews to let me know what you think! HAPPY READING! XOXO !! WARNING !! This novel contains graphic violence descriptions, mature sexual content, adult language and sensitive topics such as rape, child abuse and more. Caution is recommended if triggered easily.
Urban
132 Chs
Acquainted in the crowd, returned to the crowd
" Acquainted in the sea of people, returned to the sea of people " expressed a kind of emotion towards interpersonal relationships. In the journey of life, people felt as if they were in a vast sea of people, meeting and getting acquainted with many people by chance. However, due to various factors, such as differences in life trajectories, changes in feelings, inevitable separation, and so on, they eventually returned to the original state of not interacting with each other. This expression reflected that meeting and parting were the norm in life. Many interpersonal relationships were like passers-by. Although they had interacted before, they would eventually separate. It also reflected a kind of helplessness and open-mindedness towards the changes in this relationship. "Coincidentally, Love Is Parting" is also a wonderful novel. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-06-19 10:51
Acquainted in the crowd, eventually returned to the crowd
" Acquainted in the sea of people, and eventually returned to the sea of people " meant that two people met and understood each other in the vast sea of people, but later, due to various factors, their relationship was no longer as close as before. In the end, they became strangers again and returned to the original point. In life, people would meet many people and establish connections. However, there would be separation when there was an encounter in the world, and they might gradually drift apart due to differences in aspirations and other aspects. This kind of meeting and parting was the norm in life. It was a kind of helplessness but also a manifestation of a deep understanding of life. It was fate that they could meet in the sea of people. Even if they returned to the sea of people in the end, these encounters might bring people some gains, such as teaching people some principles or letting people learn to cherish. "Coincidentally, Love Is Parting" is also a wonderful novel. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-06-19 19:01
The lyrics in the crowd
The lyrics in the crowd included " You and I are in the crowd, we meet and ponder over each other, you and I are in the crowd, pretending to be upright and smiling " and so on. There was also the story of "struggling in the crowd, suffering along the way, wind and rain, sorrow and confusion, both real and illusory, stumbling and giving way, sorrow and joy mixed together, going through hardships, sighing softly, still with dreams, climbing the peaks bravely, alone in the vast sea of people, cutting through the thorns, not afraid of difficulties, how many storms along the way, also determined to fight to find the dream on the other side, how much blood and sweat, smiling at the cold eyes of others, how many disappointments along the way." How could he say that he would give up, stagnate, and be lazy, that he would stumble along the way, and that he would turn into dazzling stars? In addition, there were lyrics related to anti-fraud, such as " In the crowd, there are you, there are me, there are fraud techniques, there are you, there are I, there are you, there are you, there are I, there are you " Hugging You in the Wind of the City " was equally exciting. Everyone was welcome to click and read it!
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2026-06-23 20:10
Running in the crowd
Running in the crowd, I couldn't see; Occasionally I met loneliness, and I spun in circles. I stood face to face with myself, tiptoed, and got closer. The dream lived in front of me. I didn't care about my wet face. I used my firm eyes to appreciate the cloudy sky from another angle. There is another side to the future, whether I can see it or not, meeting with hope, I will no longer be blindfolded. Tomorrow's smiling face, the starting point of happiness, with rainbow flowers covering the entire blue sky. No matter how far it is, you are by my side. I chase after the speck of light in my dreams because I have the courage to not be afraid of danger. Your love has no limit, give me the strength to move on. I chased after the light of the dream, and my heart was connected to my heart. We accelerated and rushed out of the line. We raised our faces and smiled to welcome the happy ending together. He believed in his intuition and had never changed. His original face had experienced so many changes. There were too many things that could not be predicted. He quietly crossed over and welcomed the future, no matter how far away it was. He magnified every day with close-ups. Every moment was burning. That we've got one life one world,So let's come together,We'll weather the storm,A rain of colors Look up to the sky,We're all made of shooting stars,We are made to love WOO OH,We are made to love。 The blank picture of the scattered colored pens was still there. Then I would, Oh yes I would, using the pen to describe the connection between reality and memories. Then I would, Trust me I would, there was a moment when I surpassed my limits, experienced my own change, and the traces I walked through became light spots. That we've got one life one world,So let's come together,We'll weather the storm,A rain of colors Look up to the sky,We're all made of shooting stars,We are made to love WOO OH,We are made to love。 Life is small and inconceivable, life is not easily given up, look forward to being the most true self, OH YEAH, tomorrow whether it is rain or sunny, embrace makes love more meaningful, the world moves forward with love, OH. Cause we've got one life one world,So let's come together,We'll weather the storm,A rain of colors Look up to the sky,We're all made of shooting stars,We are made to love WOO OH,We are made to love。
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2026-03-06 09:23
Running in the crowd
There were many situations in which one could run in a crowd. For example, in a marathon, crowd running was an active and healthy sports scene. Many runners gathered together to move towards their goals. They could feel the strong sports atmosphere, but it was also a challenge to their endurance and perseverance. There were also emergencies such as earthquakes, where people ran in the chaotic crowd to find a safe place. This was a survival instinct. In addition, in some group activities or celebrations, people might also run in the crowd to participate in the activities or express their joy.
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2026-03-04 11:15
through the crowd
When passing through a crowded crowd, you can refer to the following methods: First of all, he had to pay attention to the safety of his personal belongings. Because there may be thieves in a crowded crowd, you should put valuables such as wallets and mobile phones in a safe place, such as an inner pocket or zipper pocket, and always be vigilant to prevent strangers from approaching your belongings. Secondly, it was crucial to know the exits and emergency evacuation routes of the site. Before entering a crowded place, you can spend a few minutes observing the safety signs and exit signs around you so that you can quickly respond and escape danger in case of an emergency. Furthermore, he had to allocate the observation angle reasonably. Because it was easy to miss important information or collide with people in front of them in crowded places, they should try to look further away to get a clearer line of sight. They could also use reflective surfaces around them, such as glass windows and large advertising boards, to expand their vision. Lastly, it was important to be patient and polite. In a crowd, mutual respect and understanding were necessary. Whether it was passing strangers or waiting in line, they should maintain a polite and humble attitude. At the same time, having a humorous and optimistic attitude could better cope with crowded and noisy environments. " Hugging You in the Wind of the City " was equally exciting. Everyone was welcome to click and read it!
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2026-08-11 10:23
In the crowd, lyrics
There was a song in Legend that had the lyrics: "Just because I saw you in the crowd, I could never forget your face." There was also the lyrics of "Flowers Blossom All the Way"(Vietnam ancient version),"The long road is long, I walk alone in the crowd quietly." "Hugging You in the Wind of the City" was equally exciting. Everyone was welcome to click and read it!
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2026-08-09 06:29
The crowd was indifferent.
The indifference of the crowd could be caused by many factors. Among the high-level people, utilitarists were more common. Due to more competition, they paid attention to their personal interests, and their interpersonal relationships were oriented to interests, thus showing indifference. As their status increased, their power increased, and their responsibilities also increased. The anxiety and nervousness in the face of major decisions and responsibilities would make them appear cold and serious. High-level people have a sense of social distance from others. They are more cautious when interacting with others and act coldly to avoid trouble. They face more attacks and slander and maintain a distance for self-protection. They will also appear indifferent. Moreover, they had a lot of stress in their work and life, and their time and energy were limited. They paid more attention to important matters and were relatively cold in interpersonal relationships. From the perspective of the public, many people had human weaknesses, such as lack of confidence, lack of satisfaction, like to get something for nothing, pursue short-term excitement, do not like to think, superficial, etc. They only paid attention to the small benefits in front of them and ignored the more important things behind them, such as cognition. This could lead to a lack of deep emotional connection between people, resulting in indifference. Under the influence of social materialism and economic shocks, people's thoughts were more inclined to money than moral cultivation. Morality tended to fall, which made the relationship between the crowd tense, disharmonious, and distrustful, which further aggravated the indifference phenomenon. For example, in the Little Yueyue incident, 18 passers-by looked on indifferently, and the old man fell and did not dare to help. Of course, there were also situations where there were other reasons for the seemingly cold attitude. Some people might have put on a protective armor because of past negative experiences, such as being hurt or neglected when they were young. It might seem cold, but it was actually self-protection. There were also some people who didn't like to attend parties or chat. They were seen as cold, but it might be because they had their own inner world and pursuits that they were not interested in boring social interactions. There were also a few people who were born with a lack of perception of the pain and happiness of others, but this was relatively rare. The story of one person and a group of people is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-01-19 09:25
You in the crowd
" You in the Sea of People " was a fantasy novel by his sleeve. It was completed, with a total of 450,000 words and 124 chapters. " Hugging You in the Wind of the City " was equally exciting. Everyone was welcome to click and read it!
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2026-04-18 23:31
Hugging in the crowd
The original lyrics of " Hug in the Crowd " were as follows: You're in my dreams Waking up from a dream, longing for you, suffering How many lonely times Memories of you are too good My longing never lessens The fire of love is still burning Through the vast sea of people Accompanying each other day and night Hugging in the crowd Who cares about the troubles of the world Cherish every minute and second I finally hold you Embrace in the sea of flowers Butterflies are circling Running freely for eternity Like this, I'll be free all my life You're in my dreams Waking up from a dream, longing for you, suffering How many lonely times Memories of you are too good My longing never lessens The fire of love is still burning Through the vast sea of people Accompanying each other day and night Hugging in the crowd Who cares about the troubles of the world Cherish every minute and second I finally hold you Embrace in the sea of flowers Butterflies are circling Running freely for eternity Like this, I'll be free all my life Hugging in the crowd Who cares about the troubles of the world Cherish every minute and second I finally hold you Embrace in the sea of flowers Butterflies are circling Running freely for eternity Like this, I'll be free and unfettered all my life Wu wo oh wo oh oh Wo oh wo oh oh oh oh I'm hugging you Hugging in the crowd Wu wo oh wo oh oh Wo oh wo oh oh oh oh I'm hugging you Hugging in the crowd " Hugging You in the Wind of the City " was equally exciting. Everyone was welcome to click and read it!
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2026-08-20 03:42
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