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Secrets and Masks

by Emerald_Slytherin

A Dramione war epic that earns its 454k words and reputation as a Dramione masterpiece. Hits harder than most published novels.

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goodreads 4.43/5 18,768 ratings

storykind_community 4.5/5 1 rating

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Content warnings: War, Violence, Graphic violence, Torture, Death, Death of loved one, Captivity, Imprisonment, Kidnapping, Dubious consent, Non-consensual, PTSD, Trauma, Grief, Blood, Gore, Abuse, Manipulation, Human trafficking, Slavery, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Suicidal ideation, Sexual content

Length1,399 pages

Story statusStandalone

Spice4/5 · Intense / passionate

PacingSlow

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

Enemies to lovers
Male/female pairing (M/F)
Slow burn
High
Intense / passionate
Addictive read

Dark/tortured soul
Love/hate tension
Rough / aggressive style
The angst delivered
Morally gray
Morally gray x morally gray
Angry / hate sex
Tension finally satisfied
Assassin/spy
Captor/captive
Emotional / vulnerable intimacy
Earned hope
Redeemed villain
Betrayal to trust
Dark / taboo style
Book hangover incoming
Warrior/fighter
Reluctant allies to lovers
Tension / anticipation
Cathartic release
Anti-hero
Tension
Anticipation
Wall pinning
Possessive/protective
Marking hickeys
Dubious consent elements
Rough/aggressive intimacy
Power exchange
Dominance
Claiming

Fantasy promise

Fanfiction
War front / rebellion
Dystopian
Witches/wizards/warlocks
Captive romance
Manor house / estate

Low fantasy / secret magic
Dark romance
Prison / captivity
Forbidden love
Secret relationship
Hidden past revealed
Forced proximity

Reading experience

Dual POV
Slow
Dark
Intense
Devastating
Angsty

Atmospheric
Spy/thief
Lush
General badass
Brooding
Introspective
Haunting
Dramatic
Damaged survivor
Emotional
Literary
Rebel leader / revolutionary
Gritty
Character-driven
Tense
Dangerous
Forbidden desire
War-torn kingdom
Underground rebellion
Bonds forged in war
Battle of wills
Morally complex
Emotional devastation
The long game
Slow descent into darkness
Betrayal and forgiveness

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Different because

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Book details

Length: 1,399 pages
Language: English
Format: Book