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The Names We Hide Behind

At eighteen, Riele Anderson has everything people dream of—fame, beauty, and a name the world recognizes. But behind the flashing cameras and perfect smiles is a girl who lost her parents too young and grew up learning how to survive, not how to live. Tired of being seen but never known, Riele does something reckless and brave—she hides. At her new school in Los Angeles, she becomes Ryerson Anderson, a quiet boy with no spotlight and no past. For the first time, she tastes normalcy: real friendships, laughter without cameras, and a boy named Noah Rivers who makes her feel safe in ways she never expected. But Noah has a crush on the girl Riele pretends not to be, and every moment with him blurs the line between truth and betrayal. While Riele hides her identity, her cousin Vera lives loudly—flashy, confident, and fearless. When an online romance follows Vera into real life, it brings danger, humiliation, and secrets she never saw coming. What starts as a teenage mistake slowly unravels something far darker. As lies pile up, buried truths resurface—about adoption, wealth, and a powerful family whose past refuses to stay hidden. Every character is tied together by secrets they didn’t choose and names they never fully owned. When identities are exposed and the truth finally comes knocking, Riele must decide who she is willing to lose—and who she is brave enough to become. Because some names protect you. And others destroy everything you’re trying to save.
Ruth_Edamwen · 7.4k Views

Second Chance: A Dark Tale of Urban India

[Anti-Hero | Revenge story] "What the f.u,ck?! I got transmigrated?" "Holy shit… A 44-year-old M!LF, a 25-year-old sister, a 21-year-old younger one, and twin cousins my age? And this idiot was adopted? Thank you, God. I swear I'm not wasting this second chance." 'So this fool was raised like a lamb…but they have no idea that this very lamb is about to turn into a lion.' ********************************************************** Meet, Riku Higashi, a notorious Japanese hacker on the run, dies tragically.  But fate isn't finished with him. He is reborn in India as an 18-year-old high schooler, Rohit with a brand new identity and a house full of tempting opportunities. Raised as the heir to a billionaire, Rohit soon discovers the truth: this life is not a gift, but a countdown. Once he turns twenty, he is meant to be disposed of. What begins as freedom quickly twists into tension. What his handlers fail to realize is that in his past life, Riku was no ordinary criminal. He was a master mind wanted by twenty-one nations—a wolf in sheep's clothing. Given the perfect opportunity, he can return every betrayal a thousandfold. This new life offers pleasure, power, and the tempting possibility of redemption. He could erase his criminal past and live in comfort, untouched by shadows. But fate has other plans. The very secret organization responsible for his death has resurfaced, haunting his path to power once more. As his past tightens its grip, Rohit must choose: hide behind a new face—or confront the darkness head-on. To the world, he could become a billionaire prodigy. To the underworld, a relentless hunter. And this time, he has everything to lose, and everything to take back. One thing is certain. His story will not be confined within a single nation’s borders. More Tags: #Psychological, #Revenge, #FamilyBusiness, #DarkRomance, #Possesive, #Corruption, #Scifi, #Mafia, #Espionage, #FaceSlapping Notes: - Dont skip the story for lemon scenes or you won't enjoy it and miss many things like the art work or jumping wrong conclusions. - The system setting is AI based (not magic) and will only appear in possesion to MC after chapter 65+. - The story is based on fiction, and any resemblance to real-life place , person, brand or events should be considered a coincidence. The cover picture is also AI-based. In case anyone has any issues, please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you for reading.
Hawkclaw · 145.3k Views

I Fell Into a Modern Kingdom: Got Chased By a King and a Crime Lord 

Hae Na Ri's life is turned upside down when she mysteriously crosses over to another universe. In the modern Kingdom of Korea, a series of mysterious and dangerous events happen around her. She has to dodge enemies, form friendships and survive while being chased hard by two of the most powerful men in the country, both unwilling to give up. But historically, it doesn't go well when two kings clash over a woman. Ryu Ha Joon is the young king of Korea who believes it's okay to use the wrong ways to achieve the right things. Loved by his nation yet exhausted by titles as heavy as a throne, he goes through life like a ghost wandering hall to hall in a castle always bustling with people. Until Hae Nari stumbles into these gloomy castle walls. Kind, clever and a little mad, she brings a whole new world with her. He never knew he had this ability to love someone so ferociously. His heart is set on her and he will do anything to keep her by his side. If the Wolya gang's leader doesn't snatch her away. Kang Tae Oh, face of an angel, deeds of a devil. He is known as the King of Wolya, a powerful gang notorious for drugs and bloodbaths. But while people jump out of his way, Hae Nari stands right at the front. The stone-hearted devil is willing to cross any limit for her. Of course people would see her as a threat. A seemingly ordinary and mad woman doing extraordinary things! She shows the dangerous potential of a queen… THIS STORY IS FOR YOU IF YOU LOVE: 》a not-so-innocent, funny and strong female lead surviving chaos and rising to power. 》a morally grey hero who is clingy, obsessed and worships the female lead. 》the cold and cruel villain fall in love and become soft for her. 》hilarious Kdramas. UPDATE SCHEDULE: I upload 5 chapters a week usually and try to squeeze in more chapters whenever I can. If I have more collections and readers, I would increase the amount of chapters per week.
Death_Fairy · 12.9k Views