Bared Leather

Whisper of the souls is a poignant collection of poems that delves deep into the complexities of human emotion and the quiet moments that shape our lives. Through vivid imagery and lyrical verse, Bella17 explores themes of love, longing, loss, and personal transformation. The poems reflect a journey of self-discovery, where the heart’s vulnerabilities are laid bare, and the beauty in both sorrow and joy is celebrated. Each poem invites readers to pause, reflect, and connect with their own inner landscapes, offering solace and understanding in a world that often feels overwhelming. With a delicate balance of tenderness and strength, Whisper of the souls reveals the quiet power of words to heal and inspire.

Since I was a child, I always admired characters who moves within the shadows. They aren't the protagonist, nor the antagonist of the story. They can be considered a really important character who will barely appear on the whole series, but their presence itself are so mysterious and relevant to the overarching and jumbled arc of the characters.

[Webnovel Rising Star ll Contest] What will you do if you are the younger brother of the number one genius under the heavens? What will you do if you know whatever you do, it will barely be a breeze before the raging flood of your brother's actions? Will you envy him, will you hate him, or will you support him and become a side character of an ever changing dangerous world? This is the situation Eugene found himself at, a boy filled with envy and jealousy toward his brother but also can't help to love him with all his heart. Unfortunately, the world never gave them time to process their complex emotions as things change everyday that seek to not just kill them but destroy their very homeland. This is a world that is barely functioning due to the illusion of hope! The more ignorant you are, the more free you are but power comes with responsibility. Knowledge comes with the dangerous realization that the future is bleak and despair is around the corner. Eugene found himself born in a world that ‘Awakened’ as they called it, humans devolved from Apex Predators centuries ago and are barely cattle for the ever evolving beasts and monsters. Two things saved the humans from extinction, and it wasn't their knowledge or weaponry; they are all useless against intelligent beasts that can do better. What saved them was some benevolent beasts that took them as servants, slaves and some as cattle for rearing. The second thing that saved them was the appearance of Gateway that led to various realms in unknown dimensions that aids them to make a pact with willing beasts. They finally gained strength and power and huddled around Gateways and built Settlements. Eugene found himself in a race against time as he dived into an unknown dimension, filled with mystery and danger that might have the answers everyone desire. [Webnovel Rising Star ll Contest] Please show your support through comments and reviews!

Samantha never expected to find magic in her hometown, let alone in a dimly lit bar on a rainy Tuesday night. Yet here she was, perched on a barstool at the Black Swan, her world about to tilt on its axis. The air thrummed with an otherworldly energy she couldn't quite place. Ethereal dancers moved like smoke across the floor, their bodies fluid and mesmerizing. As Samantha nursed her drink, she felt the weight of curious stares prickling her skin. That's when she saw him. Marcus. A name she didn't know yet, but one that would soon be etched into her very soul. Their eyes locked across the crowded room, and Samantha's breath caught in her throat. He moved with predatory grace, all lean muscle and barely restrained power. Their first interaction was as intoxicating as it was bewildering. One moment, he was her gallant protector, rescuing her from an overly aggressive drunk. The next, his eyes hardened to chips of ice as he snarled, "Stupid girl," before melting into the shadows. Samantha's mind reeled, but her body hummed with an excitement she couldn't explain. Little did she know, this encounter was merely the first step into a world beyond her wildest fantasies – a realm where vampires ruled the night and pain blurred exquisitely with pleasure. As she delved deeper into this hidden society, Samantha found herself drawn to the intoxicating blend of power, submission, and supernatural allure. The crack of a whip, the whisper of leather, the exquisite sting of fangs – each sensation pushed her boundaries and ignited desires she never knew existed. But with every ecstatic high came the sobering reality of danger. Vampire politics were as deadly as they were intricate, and Samantha soon realized she was a pawn in a game where the stakes were life, death, and eternal servitude. As she left the Black Swan that night, Samantha couldn't shake the feeling that she stood on the precipice of something life-changing. She had no idea how right she was, or how deeply she would fall into a passionate, dangerous dance with forces beyond her imagination. The real question was: in this world where pleasure and peril intertwined so intimately, would she emerge empowered... or lose herself completely?

In a world where Hunters wielding magical powers defend humanity from invading monsters, Timothy Walter is known for being a weak E rank Hunter with no potential, barely scraping by to make a living. But everything changes when a mysterious dungeon plays a life and death game with him, awakening from its slumber the rulers of different races, he is bound to one as the weakest and is given the power of "king player."" This newfound power sets him on an extraordinary and dangerous journey. Join Timothy Walter as he rises from the bottom, using his unique "Level-Up" system, the only one of its kind to forge an unparalleled destiny and become the strongest Hunter in existence.

Hunter Academy Online: A game that became famous in a span of few months. My friend told me to give it a try and play the game. He was so annoying about it that I finally decided to give it a try. It was the biggest mistake of my life. Why, you say? Because I got transmigrated into this game, that I barely started. The good news: I already know the storyline thanks to the gameplays I watched. The bad news: I was reincarnated as an extra. **************** Here is my discord link. https://discord.gg/MuVRaSuZ

After a heart-wrenching breakup, Kean learns that his past was meant to stay behind. Just when he thinks love is out of reach, he meets Kaye on a barely used social media platform—one that only a few people have discovered. As they explore the new beginnings of their lives, their connection deepens, and their growing feelings fuel a longing to bridge the gap. But as they step further into this bond, they begin to realize that there’s more to explore—not just in love, but in the reality of life itself.

Durin stroked the black cat on the armrest of his chair, sitting on the black leather sofa. Through the glasses perched on his nose, his gaze passed over the long table in front of him and settled on the man kneeling on the carpet: "I understand, you've made money in Naples, your business has been very successful, and you've led a happy life. You've had those secret police, friends in both the law and the underground, and even the Royal Family speaking on your behalf." "You don't need a friend like me, I know that. You're afraid of owing me a favor, and you don't want to get involved in troubles." "But now you come to me and say, 'I beg you, Mr. Durin of the Corleon family, please help me seek justice, so that my life and my family will not suffer and sink into despair.' Yet, in your eyes, I was nothing more than a second-rate artist involved in movies and music. Even at the brink of death, you still show me such disrespect, not even willing to call me by my title... Keeper of Secrets."

For twenty years since his soul had transmigrated, Bailuo thought this was an ordinary world, until one day, a black leather book appeared in his mind. "Is there magic in this world?" Facing Bailuo's question, his uncle remained unwavering as he said, "No." "But there are miracles." "What are miracles?" "A sword that can release flames, a pot that can pour out gold, a beautiful girl grown from a fruit." The uncle said, "Controlling the mist, bringing the storm, commanding the thunder." "Magic!" Bailuo raised his hand and pointed, "This is definitely magic!" "No." His uncle said, "These are truly miracles." Years later, when Bailuo looked upon the nation he had built with his own hands, that magnificent and majestic sight, he agreed with what his uncle had said all those years ago, "This is a miracle..."

Apprentice, go down the mountain and seek your senior sister, let her teach you the art of bone-setting and to promote Taoist magic. Chu Yi's wish was finally fulfilled, girls! Here I come! It's just that...

Betrayed on her wedding day, framed for her parents’ murder, and exiled from her pack, Vivian barely escapes with her life. Three years later, she returns—not as the broken girl they cast aside, but as the ruthless Queen of Rogues. When she uncovers Bryan’s plan to conquer innocent packs, she seizes the chance to strike back. With vengeance in her heart and an army at her side, she’s ready to reclaim what was stolen. The exiled Luna is back—and this time, she won’t show mercy.

In a world consumed by monsters and chaos, survival is a cruel game of fate. Every year, the system selects a group of unwilling teenagers by lottery to fight, a death sentence Olivia didn’t ask for. Betrayed by her family and forced to fight, Olivia barely escaped death. In her near-death encounter, her system awakens….. only to deem her abilities "Useless". But a chance encounter with a mysterious white snake sets her on an unforeseen path. Now, with the monsters lurking in the shadow, she has one goal: survive, grow stronger, and uncover the truth behind her fate. Survival is just the beginning. The real war is yet to come.

That day when they killed his mother for the sin of giving birth to him, for marrying his father. He took a vow, to annihilate his enemies in his hunt for Revenge. Estefan Angeras, the heir to the Ducal House of Angeras must walk in the path of revenge against those who have dared to bare fangs into his life. A story of a man who was forced to be the villain of a story which wasn't his to begin with.

Destra was a teenager who hated life, teetering on the edge of despair, some might even say he was embraced by it. His mother and father were gone, and he had lost his little sister in a tragic accident. Now, he wandered to a grocery store, barely scraping by, trying to survive another week. But fate had other plans. An accident claimed his life. When he opened his eyes, he wasn't in the underworld, he was in an entirely new world. [Note this is not a system, it may seem this way but it is not.]

Amara Smith is a vision of black excellence at the elite Braidwood High. She is the school's star cellist with nothing but a bright future ahead of her. That all changes when Vanko Chernenko, her old middle school bully, crashes back into her life. He is the hurricane that ushers in complete chaos, stripping her world bare.

Updates @ 14:00 and 16:00 (+8) What can be considered a treasure? Brandon was the largest dragon there was. His old scales alone could buy an entire country. But he did not have a treasure to speak of. Just gold, glistering gems, and a homey cottage where he hid when the goings got tough. One day, as he was collecting wild herbs, he found his treasure. Beaten, with a slavery rune on him, barely alive. Pan was not much, but to Brandon, he was a treasure. A treasure fit for a dragon.

I watch him. Always. Caspian Devereux moves through the halls like he owns them-because he does. Untouchable. Unreachable. Perfect. But I see him differently. The way his fingers tap against the desk when he's restless. The slight clench of his jaw when he's annoyed. The way his lips barely part when he exhales. He doesn't notice me. No one does. But that's fine. Because I notice everything. And one day... Caspian Devereux will notice me too.

The son of a world-famous tycoon in Imperial City, Olsen Richard entered into a contractual marriage with Tania Woods to shield himself from the relentless scrutiny of the world after suffering a devastating heartbreak from his ex-lover. For Tania, this arrangement was an escape—she could barely endure her self-absorbed family, who saw her as nothing more than a bargaining chip to free themselves from the crippling debt they owed the Richards. Aware that marriage was no bed of roses, Tania, once fragile and uncertain, embarked on a journey that would forever transform her.

Once every 10,000 years, the heavens open, and the Mortal Realm is cast into turmoil. The Great Reset begins—a cosmic reckoning where empires fall, beasts awaken, and only the strongest carve their names into eternity. For those who survive, the path to the Astral Realm and the right to claim divinity awaits. Raikai, a warrior forged in storms, wields the power of the Celestial Iron Body Cultivation, his flesh tempered into living steel. His Death Arms—twin scythes bound by chains—dance like a mythological dragon, crackling with lightning, capturing and tearing apart those who stand in his way. Beside him stands Shinryu, swift and precise, blessed by the Celestial Tiger. His Death Arms, a pair of white leather gloves with retractable claws, strike with divine speed—every slash a whisper of the heavens’ fury. Together, they ascend the path of blood and power, bound by brotherhood yet tested by fate. Their bond is their greatest strength, but in a world where the Death Arms grow with their wielders—feeding on their victories and failures—power often demands a terrible price. As the 10,000-year Reset begins, ancient titans stir, forgotten sects rise from the shadows, and primordial beasts long thought extinct awaken. The heavens will bear witness as Raikai and Shinryu defy the gods—or die trying. In an age where flesh is reforged into iron and weapons evolve alongside the soul—two brothers will challenge destiny itself!

Wendou Continent, at the beginning of the world, there are countless opportunities The young man Meng Hao rose from a small town. Because of the female soul in his ring, he broke free from his shackles and embarked on the path of martial arts! He commands all races in the universe, tears ferocious beasts apart with his bare hands, steps on real dragons, has countless goddesses around him, and with many beauties, he reaches the pinnacle of martial arts! (English is actually my third language, not my first. Even if I use Grammarly, there may be some grammatical errors. (I apologize for my inexperience.) PLEASE GIVE ME A CHANCE AND SUPPORT

Ye Mo is an orphan, barely remembering his parents everyday is a fight for survival. In a world where the strong rule and the weak comply fortune will strike and change his destiny forever.

Thrown into a world of swords and sorcery, Reed wakes up in the ruins of a battlefield, inhabiting the body of a dead boy. With no memories of his predecessor and no special knowledge beyond tropes from fantasy novels, he is forced to survive through sheer wit, instinct, and stubbornness. When a fateful encounter with a mysterious girl drags him into a conflict far beyond his understanding, Reed finds himself taken to the prestigious Royal Academy—a place where noble elites hone their magical and martial prowess while commoners struggle to carve out a place for themselves. Weak, outcast, and barely scraping by, Reed refuses to bow. If the world sees him as a stray dog, he’ll bare his fangs and bite back. But as whispers of a dark sect seeking to resurrect the Demon King grow louder, and hidden forces begin to stir, Reed realizes that his arrival in this world was no accident. He’s caught in something much bigger than himself. And this time—he might not survive. —

Born as the heir to a crazy legion of warriors and being the owner of bloodlines with mysteries yet to be fully uncovered, he is the hope of the family when the whole world seeks to throw them into despair. "You're the one representing the younger generation of our fighters, let them know say khaki no be leather.... "

She had been feared as the Queen of Witches for her unmatched power—until the day the werewolves of the Eon Realm waged war against her kingdom. Defeated, she had barely escaped with her life, only to awaken in the body of a powerless werewolf and an outcast. Trapped among her enemies, including the very werewolf who had led the attack on her kingdom. Between her vengeance and survival, she navigated the dangerous world of werewolf politics, struggled to rediscover her powers, and confronted the Alpha’s son.

She moved to withdraw from his hold but he pulled her back. ''Please don't go. Not today. I can't bare that today.'' he pleaded, his eyes filled with desperation. She paused, and the weight of the day's emotions and decisions seemed to tilt the balance between reason and impulse.

Nate never expected to wake up in a world he once played. Years ago, his colleague Aria invited him to try a strategy game where players built and expanded their kingdoms. He played, enjoyed it, and eventually moved on. But when he sees a news article about the game’s explosion in popularity, he barely gives it a second thought. He wakes up the following day in an unfamiliar room—with Aria beside him. The village outside is barely surviving. Resources are scarce, the people are wary, and the system offers only one rule: Grow or be erased. With nothing but their knowledge of the game and their wits, they must build from nothing—expanding their land, recruiting key figures, and navigating a world where NPCs now think for themselves. But they are not alone. Others like them have been thrown into this world, scattered across vast lands, each holding the same goal—conquest. Nations will rise, betrayals will unfold, and every decision is a gamble between power and survival. This is not a game anymore. This is war.

—WSA 2025 ENTRY— James awakens on a strange platform, high above a sprawling field, with no memory of how he arrived and no idea what's going on. A voice booms, issuing instructions but James barely hears. Around him, others seem to understand what’s at stake as the fighting begins. But to James, this might as well be a vivid dream. Unaware of the risks, where death is permanent, he dives into a series of deadly challenges and deadlier opponents in an attempt to gain power and piece together the mystery of this twisted game.

After killing his closest one, the Elite of Light, the Elite of Darkness is left alone in a shattered world. Once part of the Elite 7, he now walks a path of isolation, haunted by his actions, as the remnants of the elite cling to fading hopes. The scars he bares with the maps of battle won and lost and through the road may bleed him dry, he reaches out yearning to grasp the hand of someone who can carry the future forward. Guided by the sorrow-laden whispers of his fallen friends. A tale of unmatched power, yet powerless to save; a chronicle of lives lost beyond the grasp.

Marrying the horrendous King of Lievca couldn't get any worse since Elsie, the white princess of Sevannah, had heard a myriad of tales about the unfortunate demise of Lievca's Queen that had plagued the Kingdom half a decade ago. And Moon, never has she ever thought her life would play a sick game on her that has her thrown into the high walls of The Great Lievca. Never in her wildest dreams, Elsie had ever imagined she would end up baring her neck to the mysterious monarch of Lievca to mark her as his, which very much could grant her a death sentence.

Leo Hayes was just a regular guy enjoying his favourite fanatasy smut novel when he suddenly woke up naked in a world ruled by beast women —where men are rare, treasured, and fiercely claimed. Before he can even process what's happening, a dominant and dangerously sexy Wolf Queen pins him down, ready to mark him as her mate. Armed with a pervy yet overpowered System, Leo quickly realizes that in this world, he's not just prey—he's the ultimate prize. Fierce warriors, seductive huntresses, and powerful queens will fight, lust, and submit to him....but only if he plays his card right. ******** Leo chuckled. "What's the matter? Not used to being touched like this?" Zyra bared her fangs in frustration. "Shut up, male—" Leo bit her neck. Zyra's entire body jerked violently beneath him. Her claws sank into his back, her breath coming out in harsh pants. "Ah—! You...!" Her voice shook. Leo licked the spot he had bitten. "Sensitive huh?" ******* Will he survive, dominate, and build the ultimate beast-women harem? Or will he be devoured whole —in more ways than one?