Beneath the Mask
Introducution
Author
Welcome to my first chat story 📱 — but fair warning, this one's messy. Love, lies, masks, and madness.
Author
Let’s meet our cast. You’ll need them.
🎭Maro (Daniel)
Takes care of his sisters after being adopted.
Wears a mask everywhere — swimming, eating, sleeping. Literally never takes it off.
Funny and nice (to close friends), but cold and unreadable to others.
Never shows emotions; seen as the school hunk.
Loses part of his memory every year.
Only a handful have seen his face: Leo, Sandra + her family, his teacher, and some unknowns...
True identity? Still a mystery.
📈Mick
CEO of a worldwide tech company.
Stays with his family.
Handsome, strict, bossy, rude — and the most popular man in S City.
Shares a strange connection with Maro.
🎧Jeremy
Mick’s best friend and right-hand man.
Cool, light-hearted, and strategic.
Started his own company at 20.
Trust issues run deep — Mick's the only one he relies on.
😎Leonardo
Maro’s best friend who's secretly crushing on him.
Son of a billionaire.
Carefree and silly, but not as clueless as he acts.
🧠 Mariam (Elizabeth)
Maro’s sister and Milly’s twin.
Smart, playful, anime freak — loud and unpredictable.
Using a fake name for reasons you’ll soon find out.
Ride-or-die energy.
🌸 Milly (Rose)
Maro’s sister and Mariam’s twin.
Quiet, perfectionist, a total neat freak.
Often underestimated.
Calm presence in chaotic moments.
💬 Sandra
Maro's childhood friend.
Spoiled, rich, smart, and sly.
Knows his habits better than anyone.
Lowkey protective and deeply in love with Maro.
Author
You think that’s a lot? That’s just the surface.
Author
Maro wears a mask. But the real mystery?
Author
Every year… he forgets more.
Leonardo
Let the chaos begin 😎
Sandra
Play nice, everyone.
Mariam (Elizabeth)
No promises.
Maro (Daniel)
*adjusts mask* Let’s just get this over with.
School
Maro (Daniel)
Ugh… school again.
Maro (Daniel)
*Slams the door open and yells* Milly! Mariam!
Mariam (Elizabeth)
*groggy* Five more minutes...
Mariam (Elizabeth)
*whines* whyyyyyyy
Maro (Daniel)
*scrunches up his nose* You stink.
Milly (Rose)
Tch. You're so dramatic.
Maro (Daniel)
I'm wearing a mask and I can STILL smell you. 😏
Mariam (Elizabeth)
*grumbles* Fine fine… I’m up.
Milly (Rose)
You better have made breakfast.
Maro (Daniel)
Just get up *leaves*
Milly (Rose)
*yells* I HATE YOU
Maro (Daniel)
*sticks his head in* you love me
Maro (Daniel)
*making nutty butter sandwiches*
Maro (Daniel)
Hurry up or I’m eating yours.
Mariam (Elizabeth)
*runs down* you wouldn't dare😠
Maro (Daniel)
*smirks* try me
Leonardo
*barges in* Morning losers!
Sandra
*walks in behind him* Ugh, Maro, you could’ve woken me earlier.
Maro (Daniel)
*unbothered* I’m not your alarm clock.
Leonardo
*grabs a sandwich* Ooooh nutty butter again?
Maro (Daniel)
That’s the only thing I trust any of you not to ruin.
Mariam (Elizabeth)
*running down the stairs* HEY!
Mariam (Elizabeth)
*attempts to smack his head*
Maro (Daniel)
*dodges and smirks* too slow
Mariam (Elizabeth)
*grumbles and walks away*
Milly (Rose)
*sighs* Fair enough
Sandra
*takes one* I’ll let that slide since I’m starving.
Leonardo
*opens freezer* Hey… who ate all the chocolate chip?
Maro (Daniel)
*without looking up* Not it. I only eat the strawberry swirl.
Milly (Rose)
*points at Mariam* Pretty sure I saw you sneaking scoops last night.
Mariam (Elizabeth)
*yells* LIES.
Mariam (Elizabeth)
I was stress-eating. It doesn’t count.
Sandra
Well, someone owes me dessert. 😤
Maro (Daniel)
*annoyed* You all scream for ice cream and STILL manage to forget it's morning
Leonardo
*chuckles* That’s never stopped us.
Sandra
Dessert is a mindset, not a meal.🧘♀️
Maro (Daniel)
*irritated*.…..I hate all of you.
Author
Alright children gather around ☺️
Maro (Daniel)
Don’t ever do that again
Maro (Daniel)
*sigh* never mind
Author
That's what I thought😎
Author
And of course the stupid mask and accessories
Leonardo
Everyone ready? Clock's ticking.
Maro (Daniel)
Let's move before we end up late
Maro (Daniel)
*stares at Sandra*
Milly (Rose)
And that's facts😮💨
Maro (Daniel)
*chuckles* come on let's go
Sandra
*mouth full* Okay okay don’t rush me
Mariam (Elizabeth)
*disgusted* That's gross
Leonardo
Squad, roll out 🚗💨
Everyone stops and stares at Leo
Mariam (Elizabeth)
Don't ever say that again🤢
Milly (Rose)
Guys don't be mean
Leonardo
Thank you Milly *smiles*
Maro (Daniel)
*still disgusted* just get out
Truth or dare
[Chapter 3: TRUTH OR DARE]
In class after first period — everyone is lounging, waiting for the next prof.
Sandra
You're always bored.😒
Leonardo
We should play something.
Leonardo
Come on, it'll be fun.
Leonardo
Seriously? No one?
He turns to Sandra and Maro.
Leonardo
You two are always game. Right?
Sandra
Nope. Not happening.
Leonardo
I’ll buy you lunch.
Maro (Daniel)
Tch. Bribery. *sighs* Whatever.
Leonardo
Okay, let’s get this started.
Leonardo
Anyone else joining?
Leonardo
Help me out here! 🥹
Author
Try using Maro and Stella.
Author
That’ll get them moving.🤷♀️
Leonardo
Alright then. Maro and Stella, you’re in.
Maro raises his hand with a sigh.
Leonardo
First seven to sit in the circle get to join the round!
Chairs screech as students race forward.
Leonardo
Yesss. We got a game.
Leonardo
Alright, first round: Sandra. Truth or Dare?
Leonardo
Hmm… Is it true you once cried during a zombie movie?😏
Sandra
*glares* That was ONE TIME and I was hormonal.
Sandra
Maro. Truth or Dare?
Maro (Daniel)
What happened to the bottle?🤨
Leonardo
Dude come onnnnn😫
Leonardo
Stella, give him one.
Leonardo
Yep. Be creative.
Stella
Maro, make out with someone in this room.
Maro’s eyes narrow behind the mask.
Maro (Daniel)
..…Do I have to?
Leonardo
Don’t spoil the fun, dude. Come onnnnnn
Maro (Daniel)
*sighs deeply* Fine.
He stands, clearly irritated.
Stella smiles, a little too eagerly.
Maro walks toward her, slow and silent.
Author
[TO BE CONTINUED ➤ Chapter 4: KISS]
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