Masquerade Stories

She was sent to destroy him. He sent her flowers. Rosse Vance doesn't believe in happy endings. She believes in evidence, justice, and bringing monsters to their knees. And Kane Maddox is the biggest monster she's ever hunted. When she finally meets him at a masquerade gala, she tells herself it's just another mission. But Kane doesn't act like a monster. He acts like a man who's been waiting for her. He doesn't know she's an agent. He doesn't know she's wearing a wire. He doesn't know she's the one who's been building the case that will destroy him. And she doesn't know why she keeps letting him get closer. Now she's lying to her partner. Hiding evidence. And waking up every morning wondering if she's losing her mind-or her heart. Dancing with the Devil is a dark romance about the fine line between love and obsession, and what happens when the person you're supposed to hate becomes the only person you want. Perfect for fans of: · Twisted love stories · Morally gray heroes · Undercover agents who break all the rules · Slow burns that set your soul on fire He's the enemy. She's the agent. And the truth will destroy them both.

Iris Marlowe and I first met at orientation week, and our mutual hatred was instant. We were in rival teams under rival professors in the geology department, which meant I got to see her smug, perfectly composed face on a regular basis - and she got to see mine. Lucky us. Our hatred was mutual, consistent, and frankly well-documented. Until the day I was carrying shovels, we bumped into each other, and I stole her first kiss. What followed was chaos. And feelings I didn't sign up for.

I first wrote this story back in Grade 5, then dragged it back out of my million documents last December for a short story contest. I rewrote it, added a second story (hence Two Dark Fables), and even though I didn't win, I'm entering again this year. One problem. The story has to be appropriate for children... which is why I don't think this one stands a chance. It asks for a little too much moral thinking. Two Dark Fables follows a scarred, vengeful girl and a struggling yet cunning queen. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm, one story is a fractured fairytale retelling. The Sycamore is really personal to me because it reflects my own experience growing up with prominent scars I was mocked for, though the MC and I take very different paths. I love The Last Child, too; Watching it grow has been crazy. If u read it, pls leave honest criticism, or tell me if I should delay it for now and start fresh. I wanna know what needs fixing :)

In a world where timing is everything and hearts are fragile, two souls must decide if love is worth the risk

She had long accepted that she would never fall in love. Lady Eleanor Ashcroft would rather lose herself in dusty books and impossible dreams than spend another evening entertaining gentlemen who mistook wealth for wit. While her mother insists every ball could lead to the perfect match, Eleanor is convinced the right conversation is far rarer than the right husband. Then, at a masquerade ball she never wished to attend, she meets a mysterious boy on a quiet balcony. He knows nothing of polite society, everything about books, and somehow manages to outwit her at every turn. By the time the masks come off... he is gone. Armed with nothing but a memory, a handful of unanswered questions, and a determination that borders on foolishness, Eleanor embarks on a journey that may lead her to the one person she cannot forget-or to truths far greater than she ever imagined. Some meetings are planned. Others change the course of two lives forever.

Some stories were never meant to be that simple. Ella lives as little more than a servant beneath the roof of her step family, enduring humiliation, cruelty, and the ashes that earned her the name Cinderella. Yet beyond the walls of her home, the Kingdom of Heliora still struggles to recover from a war that ended twenty years ago. Noble families have fallen, old wounds remain unhealed, and whispers of betrayal continue to linger beneath the kingdom's golden light. When the crown announces a grand masquerade ball where nobles and commoners alike will hide their identities behind masks, the story that everyone thought they knew slowly begins to change. Because fairy tales are not always kind. And sometimes, all it takes is one person to rewrite the story.

Kazuto Yuki, is generally considered a recluse to the people who do know him. And if you look at the bigger picture, you can see why. His parents went off somewhere and never returned, he had no friends, he usually spends his time at parks and other places and so on. And while he does know of Bakugan, he only collects the cards and the Bakugan and rarely, if ever, plays with others. But during one of his trips to the local park, his life was about to expand to new heights as the fate of 2 worlds is at stake.

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"I know this is gonna sound weird, but one day, my whole world changed. You see, cards started dropping from the sky, coming down like rain. At first we didn't know where they were coming from or who sent them. We only knew they were more than just ordinary playing cards. And it was happening all around the world: in the north; and the south. They landed everywhere. Together with my new online friends from around the world, we invented a wicked new game we called 'Bakugan'. That's when the power of the cards was revealed: Each one held its own battling beast which came to life when you threw it down. The battles were intense, and if you chose the wrong card, you lost it AND the beast inside. But that's only half the story: another even bigger battle was taking place in a parallel universe called Vestroia. My name is Dan, and together with my older brother Rimuru, my friends Runo, Marucho, Julie, Mr. Hotshot himself Shun, and Alice, we are the Bakugan Battle Brawlers!"

Being bullied, that's not a great feat or feeling. But being called a criminal 24x7 just because your childhood friend was one, is an even worse feeling. Harassed and tormented for 2 years, Elena wanted nothing more but a peaceful senior year. It wasn't too much to ask. But, do we ever get what we want? Nick Carlson, the famed murderer and Elena's childhood friend, was back in town, and all he wanted was for Elena to be back in his life, to get back to being the same old besties that they used to be, always there for each other. But with himself, he brought along a bag full of unpleasant surprises. What happens when a new hot guy comes to school and starts dating Elena? What happens when Elena comes to know the truth about the murder? What happens when mysteries unfold and masks are pulled off? Who to trust, who to befriend, who to love? It's a simple tale of love and hate with a sprinkle of twists... I know that the introduction isn't very impressive, but do give this story a chance, I assure you it won't be a disappointment. Check out the trailer too----->

A ballroom held every century, controlled by ten quadrillionaires. For what reason you may ask? Just for their own entertainment. Who and why would somebody decide to stop them anyways? We follow the eyes of a detective called Viviene. She will be exploring and finding more about this grand ball. (wowee)

Eira Holbrooke is the loved princess of Lavi; however, she has been forced to not leave the castle because of a war going on between Lavi and their rival kingdom, Cital. Eira then figures out the secret that started the whole war and is faced with the trouble of who to trust and where to go. Follow Eira's journey as she navigates through the lies and makes new friendships along the way. Will the truth cost her her life?

She came to a masked ball to expose a mafia empire. She never expected to fall into the arms of its most dangerous heir. Sofia Bellini has one goal: steal the evidence that will reveal what happened to her missing brother and bring the powerful Moretti crime family to justice. Hidden behind a mask and a borrowed identity, she slips into the city's most exclusive masquerade-where one mistake means death. Then a mysterious stranger asks her to dance. When he removes his mask, Sofia discovers he's Luca Moretti, the ruthless heir to the family she came to destroy. Even worse, he knows someone intends to kill her before the clock strikes midnight. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Sofia and Luca race through hidden passages, deadly betrayals, and glittering ballrooms where no one is who they seem. As danger closes in, so does an undeniable attraction that could cost them everything. One night. One dance. One chance to survive. Perfect for readers who love enemies-to-lovers, mafia romance, forbidden attraction, masquerade balls, and high-stakes romantic suspense.

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A City of Assassins. A Country of Enemies. A Dance till Death. What could possibly go wrong? The oncoming of the mist was greatly awaited in Spiritfalls. The declaration that the Ball was neigh. This annual Masquerade was a historian's delight; Elites, Dresses, and Dancing. But beyond the exquisite drapes loomed lies, behind the ornate masks lay a warrior, underneath the warrior was an aching urge for revenge. ---- Avyanna Irvine, a strong-willed, determined girl longs to break free of her monotonous life. With her father a martyr and her brother an unresolved mystery, she aches to unravel the secrets of the Crown. Truth must be unveiled, come what may. Cover by the amazing @-decepted

The kingdom calls him a fool. Caius lets them. Beneath the bells, painted smiles, and mocking laughter is a man who survives by making monsters laugh long enough to forget he is one of them. As the favored jester of the royal court, Caius stands closer to the throne than anyone realizes- close enough to witness every secret, every betrayal, every corpse hidden beneath silk and gold. Then Maris arrives. Quiet where the court is cruel. Gentle where the palace is sharp. And far too perceptive for her own good. She looks at Caius like she wants to understand him. That is the most dangerous thing anyone has ever done. Because the kingdom is beginning to crack beneath the weight of its lies, and Caius knows exactly what waits underneath. Afterall, no one understands a performance better than the man forced to live inside one.

We all hide behind masks,it just takes takes the right person to see through it. ---- This is the Sequel to Weirdly Perfect if you don't understand then please go back and read it. The former name to this was Perfectly Imperfect, but I didn't like the name and decided to go with this. -Jess?

[ ONESHOT - 1.5k words ] In which Yeji encounters a lovely faerie in a delicate golden mask. • • • • • written + published: October 25, 2020

Description: Louis and Harry have caught each others eyes since day one. When Harry decides to go to the school's annual masquerade ball, he meets a stranger. He could never forget how he crashed his lips onto Harry's. However, it was ... a guy. Harry never felt this way towards anyone. Harry doesn't know who the guy was. Harry can't even get their sparkling aqua eyes out of his head. What Harry doesn't know is, the answer has been in front of him all along. His new friend, Louis Tomlinson. (No Copyright intended, this is partially my story along with my partner @IvylinMalik)