Bared Leather

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."

Zach a nineteen year old cadet, was forced to brave the horrors of the astryx—an inter-dimensional pryamid filled with the most grotesque horrors known to humanity. The fight between humans and the anuketae—special spirits that constantly brings about devastation and chaos, unto any and everything they touch. Zach's unique weave allows him to barely survive the dangers, but at what cost...

Zhou Liang was a 17 year old boy who was in a miserable cycle of playing video games while taking little care of himself, his sole focus being to be the best gamer in the world. One day he unexpectedly died from lack of basic nutrition after staring at his computer screen for 5 days straight with no food or water. His life was so pathetic that barely anyone, not even his father, cared about his death. So why was he chosen...? [System] [Name]: Arthur Grimwood [Age]: 0 [Guild Rank]: N/A [Military Rank]: N/A [Skills]: ... ... [Class]: Mythical Necromancer {№§▲₿ΞŁ Rank}

A boy named Rin who's a Quincy who has barely access to his powers trains to become a SoulReaper and regain his Quincy powers as a bonus. In his prisuit of doing so meets the SoulReapers Shizu&Carri and the 13 Cort Squad Captains after Ren has been found and met them how will Rin adpte to life in the Soul Society as he is a student at the SoulReaper Academy find out what will happen. So release your Shekai , Bonkai, use FlashStep and cast Kedo and your votes on this story.

Rejected and cheated by CEO Gong Joon, you attempted suicide and barely managed to survive. You woke up with a different personality, a heart that has now turned to stone. Gong Jiho is known as the crazy Prince. He never steps out of his house, no public appearances, no girlfriends - he is literally a ghost. But Jiho has a secret, he doesn’t feel anything: touch, pain. And when you mistakenly learned of his secret, you decided to punish Gong Joon by marrying his stepbrother Gong Jiho, who agreed solely because you are the only person whom he can feel but absolutely hates.

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.

Zhen Bao was the village belle in the gully village. Fu Mingshi suddenly appeared in a suit and leather shoes, claiming to be her childhood betrothed groom. Zhen Bao was a little confused and went with him to the big city, only to find out that this slender-waisted and long-legged groom-to-be was extremely, extremely rich! Reading tips: 1. The heroine has off the charts affinity with animals. 2. Tall, cold business elite & sweet veterinarian beauty, sweetness all the way! 3. Also known as “You Are My Destiny or Married To a Millionaire"

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?

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.

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

Kazu, a burned-out office worker weighed down by invisible demons of Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD, barely manages to drag himself through another day of relentless disappointment. After losing his job, the pressure mounts as his inner struggles threaten to consume him. On his walk home, a sudden, overwhelming collapse pulls him into unconsciousness. But when he awakens, the world has changed—and so have his demons, now standing before him in the flesh.

The year is 5244, and humanity has been on pause. Despite centuries of technological advancements, society has stagnated, glued to their phones. Knowledge, ambition, and human connection have crumbled. SOB442 a 12 year old.Is different. A self-proclaimed genius in a sea of mindless phone addicts, he feels like the last person alive who craves something more—knowledge, purpose, meaning. In a world where even his family barely looks up from their devices, SOB442’s only friend is TFR100, a friend so absorbed in tech he barely knows how to speak.But everything changes the day they stumble upon a mysterious object in TFR’s basement: a “slab” unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Made of leather and filled with strange, thin sheets—paper—it carries a title: The Adventures of Shawn and Tucker. To SOB442, it’s not just a curiosity; it’s a relic from a forgotten era, a key to uncovering humanity’s lost history. Determined to uncover the truth behind the slab, SOB442 embarks on a quest to learn what the book holds and why it was buried in a world that’s forgotten how to read. Along the way, he’ll face resistance from a society that sees no value in the past, a government that thrives on ignorance, and his own doubts about whether one kid can reignite the spark of human curiosity. In a world where everyone is online, can one boy reconnect humanity to the stories that made it human?

[Same novel]: "A goblin with a name!" Just different accounts! & Different writers pen/name. Everything improved! [Here's the schedule from now on]; Monday's, Wednesday's & Friday's. (Novel synopsis); "In a world where naming a monster makes them evolve a kind hearted woman gets kidnapped by goblins while she tried to protect two innocent kids. She's then forced to bare a goblin child that she first hates but later comes to love. Now read a emotionally deep novel about a goblin girl who later gains an elf like appearance and powerful skills & her great heartaches and betrayels she'll go through in her life, from beginning to the very end!"

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.

"You lied to me, after you promised you wouldn't" Gaeun parents are forcing her into an arranged marriage. What happens when all the couple does is argue and barely talk to each other. Will love seem to spark between them or will it dim by the lies and dark past of Gaeun mysterious husband...Ian . Was his intentions for her something she would've never expected?

"Congratulations, you have been chosen as host of the Doki Doki Dating System!" He was someone who could barely talk to a woman, but then he suddenly received a dating system. Did that mean his life would change? But why don't these girls seem like they're from a dating system? Will he be able to escape with his life? ------------------------------------------------------------------- Come follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/DXHaseoXD Discord: https://discord.gg/BGrNgsbXXG

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.

Alan is a nobody. A forgotten face in a world that barely noticed him. After a two-year stint in prison, he finds himself thrust into the Tower Endless, a brutal other world where monstrous beasts reside. It's a chance to prove himself, to escape the life he's always known. But can a nobody truly rise above his past, or will the tower's unforgiving trials consume him?

When a mysterious box appears in his antique shop, Zane's ordinary life shatters—literally—as a leather-clad stranger crashes through his window to steal it. But the theft is only the beginning. Now demons stalk the streets of Asgard, all hunting for Zane, and the box's secrets. His sole protection? Blaine, the irritable thief himself, who turns out to be a fallen angel's son cursed with uncontrollable wrath. Now Zane's quiet life spirals into chaos as he's forced to trust Blaine. Together, they race to find out the box's secrets before the demons hunting them can claim it. But Zane is drawn deeper into Blaine's world , he realizes the bigger danger might be falling for someone who has sworn never to love. The box holds a power that could tip the balance between Heaven and Hell. And Zane's ordinary life isn't the only thing at stake anymore.

Haiko, a teenager from a poverty-stricken city barely protected by the government, finds his life transformed when his name's meaning evolves into "Fallen Angel" at the age of 17. Bestowed with extraordinary powers and eventually a cunning personality, he embarks on a quest not for glory, but for knowledge and power.

In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monstrous creatures, a 17-year-old John Lee awakened his spiritual roots, gaining heightened senses. Forced to flee for survival, he recalls a dream teaching a breathing technique vital for cultivation. Barely escaping death, he resolves to embark on the long, arduous path of spiritual growth.

"One Hundred Billion. That woman was destined to be my new toy. Those who think they're more deserving than me—come forth, I'll kill you with my bare hands." — Psyke Sergevev Romanov

The forest was quiet, and everything was still. The gentle northern wind sweeping through the trees and dried leaves brought nothing but a sense of foreboding and despair as Raphael crawled into his cave and huddled against the dirt stained walls. Stifling the moan of anguish that escaped his mouth, he pressed hard on the cut below his ribs. The blood stopped flowing briefly, as he dug some sticky clay from underneath the roots of the oak tree and applied it to his injury. It stopped the blood flow instantly. He was aware of the giant slash across his back, but he was too exhausted to attend to it. 'Later' he thought to himself, leaning back as he shut his eyes. He was lucky to have escaped with his life. "They will pay for this. I will get my revenge soon enough," he muttered to himself as the owl perched on the branch of the oak tree above hooted ominously. He had become his neighbour for the past few weeks, his hooting always reminding him that he may not be the only living thing in the forest. Other days, the silence was impregnable, the eerie quiet sending chills down his spine. As he slowly started to slip into unconsciousness, he heard a dull thud on the dirt outside the cave, too faint for a normal person to hear. But Raphael was no ordinary person. Crouching behind the roots of the tree, he waited patiently as the sniffing began. He made a silent prayer, to no one in particular as he saw the red eyes right outside his cave. They locked eyes with each other, and the enormous wolf bared his canines at him, before howling into the night. All around the forest, several other howls answered, as the earth began to tremble under the numerous paws thundering above it. 'Here we go again,' he thought to himself.

[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!

Chance Of A Lifetime, is placed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Amish, Mennonite Village. The Sunscreek Village. Nestled far back in the woods of the Prairie. To be a friend of William Peachy Family, Kinner relationships , and happenings in their lives. A strong family of values , worshiping God , Angels amongst us in a world of the Plain. A young woman receives bad news cancer and undergoes a procedure that leaves her unable to bare Kinner. Then meets a man who loves her to face this obstacle together. Then a horse appears from heaven to teach them about love.

To stop the poison from consuming the world, you have to consume the poison itself. First and foremost, do not be deceived by thinking he's barely the vessel of the Eye, and without the Eye, he's just another Guardian.  Even before the Eye chose him, he showed what he was made of, and he was capable enough to uproot cancer. Unfortunately, the world never remembered that tale. Elior lost everything in the last war, comrades, friends, and love. But he was granted a second chance to correct all his errors and embark on his path to stop Chaos again. After regressing 12 years in the past, Elior started his journey from the Institute of Earth's Guardians again. But this time he won't be the Messiah, the hope of the world, as his Godmother wanted. As he knows, the world does not need another Messiah, but a REAPER. ________________ Disclaimer: The Mc is naive in the beginning even though he's regressed, the reason behind all that was that he didn't have full access to his memory. So he acts like a teenager mostly, with high values and morals that he barely might be able to keep. There's an issue with mc not ready to hit a woman, it's poorly done in the beginning chapters, there's bigger reason behind it in later parts. The author doesn't own the cover. _________________________

Nina has always been the quiet girl in the corner, more comfortable with books than people, and desperately trying to survive the chaos of her final year in a new town and school. battling her anxiety, an over bearing mother, and the loneliness that comes from being misunderstood, Nina clings to the hope of staying invisible until graduation. But Zane? Oh, he's the opposite. He's the school untouchable bad boy. Known for his devil-may-care attitude, leather jacket, a reputation for trouble, and a smirk that could melt hearts. Teachers hate him, but are scared to say anything because his Dad owns half of the town. Including the school. Students worship him and the girls are just dying to throw themselves at him. As Zane's sharp edges cut into Nina's timid world, she begins to see glimpses of his hidden pain- and wonders if she's strong enough to help someone who doesn't want saving. Meanwhile, a new friendship with the kind-hearted Luke offers Nina a sense of comfort and stability she's never known before, forcing her to confront the tangled feelings of Loyalty, longing, and self-worth. Torn between the boy who shatters her heart and the one who wants to heal it, Nina must navigate the storm of high school drama, family struggles, and her own fears to discover who she truly is. Discovering myself is a slow-burn teen romance wrapped in a journey of self-discovery, exploring the pain and beauty of falling in love while learning to stand up for yourself. In the end, Nina isn't just looking for love- she's finding herself. Stay tuned to see how their story unfolds... PS. The first few chapters might be confusing but trust me, it gets better along the way.

In a dark alley, obscured from the prying eyes of people, the muffled grunts of a shadowy figure beaten to a pulp were barely visible. Four hooded figures were standing around the bloody figure on the ground as he looked up in hate. Kraign struggled to his feet, his face mangled beyond recognition. "All of you idiots shall pay. THE WORLD WILL BURN!! "Boss, I think he's gone mad, we should leave", one of the hooded figures said on a low voice. "Was thinking the same thing", the shortest hooded figure replied, retreating with his crew, leaving the boy in the ground, barely breathing. As death drew near, things all went wrong.

As Aileen embarks on her new career, she is unexpectedly drawn to her charming and enigmatic boss, the billionaire CEO Anthony Price. Yet, unbeknownst to her, she is already married to him. A year prior, Aileen entered a flash marriage with a man she barely knew, motivated by her grandmother's dying wish. Both she and her husband had almost no interaction after the wedding, and they couldn't even recall each other's faces. Now, in a stunning twist of fate, Aileen discovers that the man she is falling for at work is her elusive husband.

Who would've guessed that someone you barely knows.. Knows more a lot to you than yourself?