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Behind A Smile

Behind A Smile

Was it for accusing her of being a terrible parent or for something else? "I should have figured it out," he stated, in a subdued voice; more to himself, than to her. Zynah's brows furrowed in perplexity. "How?" "Forget I said that." Again, for the first time since she met him, the grumpy man smiled at her. He actually did. Although it was the kind that elicited pity, it still counted as a smile, right? "I'm sorry for bothering you." He turned to leave, but Zynah was quick to stop him. There was something about him that felt off. Something she couldn't quite put a finger on. Unfortunately, he always had a PokerFace on. She couldn't read his demeanor, even if she tried.
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Until The Last Day

Until The Last Day

He leaned in closer and whispered, “Smile.” She shut her eyes tightly, biting down on her lip. Slowly and painfully, her mouth curved upward into a forced smile. The screaming flowers went silent. She opened her eyes horrified and whispered, “No.” Her father's voice dripped with manipulation. “Yes. Even false smiles hold power. The world doesn’t care if you’re hurting inside; it only wants to see your teeth.” She stumbled backward, clutching her chest while her lips quivered against their will, trying not to frown—the smile felt like it was locked in place.
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Toxic Marriage

Toxic Marriage

She always smiled, hiding all her pain behind her smiles. She never let the world know about his behavior with her, she hid it all too well.
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His Self Chosen Luna

His Self Chosen Luna

Caleb giggled, "Come on, I only smiled because I saw you smile. Smiles are contagious." I stared at him with a puzzled look. " What do you mean?" Caleb chuckled. "Listen bro, you don't have to pretend you know nothing I speak of. You and I know that you're very excited to have heard the news about her. You can hide your smile all you want but I have clearly seen you smile." I glared angrily at him, “You saw wrongly,” He let out a hearty laugh, “I grew up with you, you can be as cold as ice on the surface but deep inside you are nothing but a Volcano.”
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The Vampire King's Breeder

The Vampire King's Breeder

I watched her closely, hoping for a glimpse into her thoughts, a window to the storm that raged within her. Her lips curved into a smile, but it was a smile that held a mysterious quality, a smile that both intrigued and unnerved me. It was a smile that seemed to say she knew something I didn't, a secret she held close to her heart. I pressed on, my curiosity piqued. "What's wrong, Lotus? Why do you smile so enigmatically?" I probed, my voice filled with a mixture of concern and curiosity. Her response was barely above a whisper, her words elusive and laden with hidden meaning.
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Hiding From The Billionaire

Hiding From The Billionaire

"Nothing. I just want to tour around. I just want to relax because I'm too stressed at work. " "Really? You gave me that reason, huh? I know you too well, Beth. You don't go to the country just to go for a walk. You'd rather work your ass off than go on a tour. She gave Beth a silly smile. "Unless you're playing hide and seek." "Well, I'm not Freya, who loves to play hide and seek." Beth gave her a smug smile. Beth laughs when she sees her reaction. She wants to put the clay mask that she was holding on Beth's mouth. She was annoyed because Beth laughed like there was no tomorrow.
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unknowne
Okay this novel has everything a book needs, t drama, and twist but please update more and work a little on your grammatical construction to make the novel better .. Am sure you will become a popular writer on GN
maceyeah
Hi guys! Starting now, I will update my book daily. I am sorry for the long hiatus; it is just that I am busy with something, but now I promise to post an update every day. Thank you for your support!
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Concealed

Concealed

NOTE: KEEP THE SLIDING PAPER ON THE PAGE. Logan’s brows furrowed and he flipped the next page. More entries and detailed experiences coated the paper and more popped up as she had flipped through the pages. Terra scrunched her eyebrows in concentration as she reached the final page. Covering the next page, a pocket slid up and down the design to keep anyone from seeing it all in one glance. Terra was using this pattern to put people in a coma.
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Beneath the Surface

Beneath the Surface

His expression was lighter, his eyes softer and there was this tiny smile tugging at the corner of his lips that he was clearly trying to hide. I crossed my arms and tilted my head. “What’s that smile about?” He stopped just in front of me, looking slightly amused. “What smile?” “That one,” I said, pointing. “The one you are trying really hard to pretend doesn’t exist.” He huffed out a small laugh and looked away, clearly caught. “It’s nothing.” “Really?” I teased. “Because you look like someone who is keeping a secret.” “Well, maybe I am.” I squinted at him. “Drew…” But he just opened the car door for me and said, “You’ll see soon enough.”
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Her Hidden Personas

Her Hidden Personas

Huffing, I swiveled the chair and frowned at the brunette before me, who was enjoying being a tease. "I'd like to bring to your attention, woman, that even if I quit work and buy the world, I won't go broke. Who do you think I am?" She gave me yet another one of her fake eye smiles. I felt the hair on my nape stand up. I cry, "Stop looking at me like that! Your fake smile creeps the hell out of me!" She ignored me. "I think you're a forgetful woman. Which tells me, counting how you haven't changed yet," she stared at my chest area.
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The Hidden Weapon

The Hidden Weapon

Both eyes are teary, pained, broken yet in love. “And to meet you, the hidden weapon,” Rico uttered as Niffa finally smiled. She saw Rico’s lips painted a smile as well. He leaned his face once again and kiss her as they end up laying down on the bed feeling each other’s lips.
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The novel 'Behind a Smile' revolves around a deeply human cast, but two figures stand out: Mia, a struggling artist who masks her loneliness with relentless cheerfulness, and Daniel, the cynical bookstore owner who sees through her façade. Mia's journey resonated with me—her vibrant paintings hide quiet desperation, while Daniel's gruff exterior conceals his own past wounds. Their dynamic reminds me of 'Normal People' meets 'Eleanor Oliphant', where vulnerability slowly peeks through sharp dialogue.

Supporting characters add rich texture—like Mia's flamboyant roommate Theo, who pushes her toward authenticity, and Daniel's estranged sister Lydia, whose reappearance disrupts his carefully built walls. What fascinates me is how secondary characters mirror the leads' emotional blind spots, creating this intricate web of half-truths and gradual healing. The way the author lets side characters have their own arcs (like Theo's secret poetry hobby) makes the world feel lived-in.

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