Bared Leather

The HellSin family was once revered across the continent, known for their mastery of the Hellfire Technique, a destructive martial art that consumed enemies in flames. But centuries of betrayal, infighting, and external attacks had reduced the family to a shadow of its former self. Now, they were mocked as weaklings and barely clung to their noble status.

100 people are awarded the chance to go to Antarctica for free. among them young alex an adventurous young man signs up for the trip. on the plane he is greeted by nine different people. suddenly when they are close to Antarctica the plane crashes and miraculously everybody seems fine until the go to the cockpit. in the cockpit the pilots lifeless body laid bare with a note explaining to them that there is another world beyond Antarctica and that world is much bigger than earth with mythological beasts. trying to find a way home the group ends up going through hellish trials, only to find out this is but the start now they have to get stronger in another world to defeat the “common enemy”

Emma’s life takes a dark turn as she is forced into marrying a man she barely knows. The man who is not only twice her age but also the father of her ex-boyfriend. She realizes that her fate is now inextricably tied to his, and there is no way out of this unwanted marriage. And within a day her life changes forever as she is whisked into a flash marriage with her billionaire father-in-law who has vowed to make her life a living hell. ****** “Just sign the paper, or are you too eager to lose a finger?” I was terrified, but I knew that giving in was not an option. And giving in to his demands would only lead to more pain and suffering. Both were saying there will only be one person who will end up suffering, and it would be me.  “Ahhhh...” I screamed in pain as I felt the knife poke my index finger. The blood dripped slowly onto the table, making more tears stream down my face. And I give up, knowing that my only chance of survival was to comply with his demands.  “Stop. I will marry you.” I cried out, feeling defeated and broken, and within moments, the maniacal look in his eyes turned to that of triumph. He had won. “Good choice.” The stranger’s eyes shone with a dangerous glint as he smiled triumphantly, knowing he had finally broken me. He handed me a pen. I felt a part of me that wanted to scream, to claw my way out, but I was crushed under the weight of inevitability. I had no choice but to surrender. I signed the marriage certificate, barely aware of the consequences as my hand moved on its own.      

[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!"

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?

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..."

Conrad barely scraped through high school, his grades too low for college and his future seemingly set in stone. With not much to lose, he turned to what he knew best, pickpocketing, a skill he’d honed since childhood. But a routine heist gone catastrophically wrong, dragged him into the hidden world of assassins and mystical cards. Marked by the enigmatic Arcane Master, The Devil, Conrad is blackmailed into becoming a pawn in a larger, blood-soaked game. As secrets unfold and his own power grows, Conrad must decide: follow the cards, or break the hand fate dealt him. [Volume 1 Devil Child: Complete] [Volume 2 Blood and Bonds: Current]

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.

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.

In a world where magical portals and dangerous beasts keep appearing, humanity has organized ranks for heroes, from Rank F to Rank S. The strongest fight for fame and fortune, but there's one problem: while the world is teeming with S-ranked prodigies, one Rank F hero, Rin Park, seems to always end up saving the day—accidentally. On the surface, Rin is your typical F-ranked hero, barely passing the entrance exam and assigned to a tiny town with little to no action. But unbeknownst to everyone, Rin has a peculiar gift: he attracts bad luck. If there's a powerful enemy, they will somehow end up stumbling upon Rin, often resulting in a chaotic, explosive battle where Rin emerges victorious… by sheer accident.

Thrown into a strange world, a body that is not mine and many questions that arose inside me for which I barely had answers. But the craziest thing was in front of me [System Notification] - [Mission] *Participate in the NOVA Academy entrance exam [Compensation: ??] [Failure: System loss]

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?

When Earth is suddenly transformed into a world straight out of a fantasy game, humanity scrambles to survive in a realm it barely recognizes. June, unaware of the full extent of her newfound powers, finds herself battling creatures she once believed existed only in stories. As danger escalates, she must adapt quickly, stepping into the role of a leader and guiding others through relentless battles. One day, she may be powerful enough to bring peace to this new Earth—but for now, survival is all she can hope for.

[Webnovel Rising Star ll Contest] What would you do if you were 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 was 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 by the illusion of hope! The more ignorant you are, the more free you are and 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 which aided them to make a pact with willing beasts. They finally gained strength and power and huddled around Gateways and built. 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!

[Updates will slow down because of I have to study for my exams] Keith's life was totally destroyed. One minute it was normal, the next, hell on earth. The day everything went wrong, he lost the person he loved most. Now, Keith's heart was filled with hatred and anger. "I'll kill them all," he growled, his voice barely above a whisper. "I swear it." Keith's mind was consumed by revenge. No mercy. No pity. He'd make them pay. The old Keith was gone. A ruthless avenger took his place. Keith's quest for vengeance would know no bounds. No matter the cost. No matter the pain. Discord Server- https://discord.gg/qyK4rYfR

5,000 years ago war broke out among the many species of the world, each side being led 7 skilled warriors from different species. Now, present day, a young boy just barely 17 is walking around the human capital when he is accidentally drafted into the best knights academy that wishes to find the reincarnations of the 7 famed warriors. However trouble is stirring in the tribes with an alignment to the dark. Can our hero uncover the truth as to what happened 5,000 years ago, or will the world fall to those who seek to deceive it.

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.

Jinwoo Lee was just your average guy—working a dead-end job, barely making ends meet, and living a monotonous life. But when an unexpected tragedy leaves him desperate for revenge, he stumbles across a mysterious online guide titled "5 Steps to be a Hitman"

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 divine 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 as 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.

Mika, a young woman who drops out of university after failing her courses. To secure her future, she agrees to an arranged marriage. As she adjusts to this new life, Mika must navigate the complexities of her relationship with her husband, a man she barely knows. The story explores themes of personal growth, emotional discovery, and the evolving dynamics of a marriage built on obligation, raising the question of whether love can grow in unexpected circumstances.

This is a reverse Harem story between a girl who barely has emotions and the love targets she would meet in her Ivy League school. Havern Academy. This is a pure romance story and not a toxic one. She only chooses one person in the end. So who would it be?

In a medieval world where demons roam the land, being a major difficulty in the life of basically everyone, a young, amnesiac kid(X) was discovered in a forest, with abilities and memories that were different from the world's barely remembered history. Read along his adventures, as he makes new bonds, learns new things, and uncovers X's past and identity, and how it ties into the planet's past. It has great action, excellent characters, and a diverse world with lots of mystery. https://discord.gg/JsQJzNrC Official Discord Server

Journal entries of a Nobody - I found this journal in the middle of the night on my night stand - there was only one entry in it. As I live alone, I was terrified. As days went by, I found more entries in the journal... then i was scared but I started to believe in magic....The cover of the Journal is Pure Black Leather with the terms Angel & Demon stitched on it with blood red glass-like thread - Thus, MAGIC!

Powerful mages constructed portals, with the goal of discovering other worlds. Successfully they managed to travel to a world where magic barely existed. Thousands of years after leaving that world behind, the portals lit up once more. But it was from the other side. Now the world of magic has to deal with forces they've never encountered before. The Elven kingdom of Vatur struggles to fortify the portal gates in hopes of preventing further invasions from breaching into their world. Immune to magic and with devastatingly powerful technology, the enemy proves to be a force that threatens to trample the entire Kingdom and the lands beyond, in search of something yet unknown.

Anna is doing some last minute Christmas shopping for her boyfriend when the world goes insane. Suddenly, she's surrounded by violence and chaos with no one to protect her. Worse, she barely has the ability to defend herself. How will she ever make it home in time to find true love? This story is a dark romance/system apocalypse story; It is a rose garden, but one with many thorns. It contains violence, sexuality, and a badass heroine that will get what she wants no matter how much the world tries to stand in her way. Reader discretion is advised.

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.

A normal highschool students' trip turned into a disastrous event. When an accident occured with an unknown substance that will change his life forever. A student who would experience an unexpected turned of events will about to begin. Can he survive with all the hardships and challenges that he will experience from now on? How far he can go to keep the darkness engulfed the peaceful life knows of? What would you do if you're in this kind of situation? Will you continue to become strong to protect your friends or you'll give up? I am a newbie writer please bare with me, it's from my pure imagination and determination my apologies for slow updates I'll work with it . --Please send some power stones and your reviews are much appreciated--

It’s a fantasy world with dungeons and magic. however, the awakened characters all carry soul lineages of gods. class and ranks: Humanoid classes: 1: unawkened 2:awakened 3:exalted 4:revered 5:absolute 6: living god monster classes 1:unawakened 2:awakened 3:wretched 4:exiled 5:rouge 6:void ranks: Bronze Silver Gold Diamond mithril oricalcum soul lineages: they are someone’s signature of their soul. These signatures are passed down from the god in the ancient times. however some with lineages can stay unawakened if their soul isn’t strong enough. I’m hoping to make this story pretty long so bare with me if it feels slow.

What’s it like to experience a spaceship crash the very first time you’re traveling with a gorgeous boss? Oh, come on! Why does this nightmare of a start have to happen to me? But when I opened my eyes, I couldn’t believe it—I was still alive! I found myself on a deserted island, far from civilization, with barely any food to survive. The cold, predatory stares of mysterious creatures from this unknown planet feel like they’re sizing me up as prey. And yet, against all odds, I ended up teaming up with a group of beautiful women to survive on this island. Looks like an intense adventure is about to kick off…

He then moved his hands beneath my dress and ripped it apart. I gasped. ''.....You are perfect....'' He whispered, hoarse, unclear. ''Damian'' I hushed. I leaned in closer, deeper into his chest. He stood still behind me caressing the heat on my skin. Fingers grazing my bare stomach, up the ample of my breasts. Circling seductively around them, rubbing slowly on the hardened tips............ ''I'm going to make you scream tonight...'' #### Sky thought she had a perfect life until one night when her innocence was ripped away by someone she trusted the most. The table turned and her life became Darker Than Black!