Bleeding Feathers

"I hate you," I whispered, the words barely audible. "I know." His thumb traced my lower lip, feather-light. "Hate me all you want, Piccola Rosa. Just don't lie to yourself about what else you feel." For one insane moment, I thought he might kiss me. For one even more insane moment, I thought I might let him. ~ A mafia princess who became a ghost, and a mob boss who made her his obsession. When Leonardo drags April back into a world of blood and silk, she must choose: surrender to his darkness.. or become part of it. Can a rose really bloom in the dark without losing its thorns?

The world is not as it should be. Long ago, reality shattered, splitting into five realms, each severed by the Veil, a boundary of unraveling magic. But the Veil is weakening, its wounds bleeding through, twisting the borders between worlds. Kaelen is one of the few who can cross it without being torn apart—a gift, or perhaps a curse. Exiled from the ruined city of Noxport, haunted by whispers that wear her face, she is hunted by forces that should not remember her name. When the rifts begin to widen, revealing glimpses of a forgotten, impossible city, she is forced to confront the truth: The realms are collapsing. And she may be the reason why. Pursued by Primals, ancient beings who seek dominion over the broken world, Kaelen joins a rebellion of outcasts, each bearing their own secrets, their own scars. Together, they seek the Echo Mirror, an artifact shattered long ago, said to be the key to restoring balance. But the deeper they venture into the decaying realms, the more Kaelen realizes something that makes her question the reality of her own existence. ------------ Hello, dear readers!! This is my first story on this site, and I am yet not familiar much with how this platform works. The story can get edited from time to time in terms of writing and not the storyline, of course. I am very open to any suggestions that you might have. Happy Reading.

“Was trying to forget my past and live a peaceful life… a mistake?” His twentieth birthday was supposed to be a celebration, not his final moments—bleeding out on a bed, betrayed, and left to die. 'Taking the life of a ‘good’ person makes you a murderer, but taking the life of a ‘bad’ one makes you a savior… Why?' As death embraced him, he whispered his final words— “The world’s kindness, right till the end..” …Only to wake up in an unfamiliar body. “Wait… I’m Noir Ravenlock?” A doomed heir, born to rule the world yet bound to a fate engraved with blood. In a world where morality shapes strength, survival demands more than just power—it demands understanding. And Noir, a man or perhaps a demon who once saw the world through twisted eyes, may just see something no one else can. --------- Author here, letting you know that this novel isn't 'generic' so expect a unique story. if you are a fan of LOTM and Ri then this novel might pique your interests. >>Note: The story might come as slow to many, please bear with it till chap 12 and I promise it will get peaker and peaker as new chaps come. -------- For a detailed review by the author, check 'reviews'.

Jaxon sees the world differently—not just in how he thinks, but in what he knows. Reality isn’t a given; it’s a puzzle, a carefully constructed illusion. He’s spent his life peeling back its layers, but when his visions start feeling too real—when dreams bleed into memory—he begins to question: Is his mind still his own? Or has something rewritten the script? Selene never doubted the world. Logic kept her sane. Skepticism kept her grounded. But then she met Jaxon. And now? Now she’s standing on the edge of something vast, something impossible to ignore. When she follows him into the unknown, she realizes reality isn’t what it seems—it’s what they make it. But some doors, once opened, can never be closed. And some truths are better left undiscovered.

[WSA ENTRY 2025] Dreams can be deadly. Art can be a weapon. And love? Love is the most dangerous masterpiece of all. Arwyn Delacroix never knew his mother. All he has are the fragments of her life. And then there’s the gift his father left him: the power to bring his darkest fears and brightest hopes to life with the stroke of a pencil. Raised by a father who drowns his grief in silence, Arwyn aches to close the chasm between them. Every sketch he creates pushes him to a world called Terra Incognita, where countless of other artist's sketches bleed into reality. But, There were others that were present in this world. Kingdoms, landscapes, allies, friends, discovery. He meets a man, a living sketch who claims to know the truth about his mother’s death. Together, they unravel secrets his family buried. And so, Arwyn must choose: Become the weapon his enemies fear, or hold onto the boy his mother loved. In a world where imagination shapes reality, the greatest danger isn’t losing his life. It’s losing himself.

The Silverston Empire teeters on the edge of ruin. A foolish emperor and his reckless sons cling to power, while the nobility, consumed by greed and ambition, bleed the empire dry. The people live in crushing poverty, women are silenced by systemic oppression, and magic—once a source of wonder—has been branded as sin. The ancient dragons, symbols of balance and strength, are no more, leaving the land vulnerable and fractured. All hope rests on the Alcons, a forgotten bastion of power. Its guardians? Six princesses, dismissed as spoiled and unfit for anything beyond luxury. But beneath the silks and jewels lie secrets and strengths even they do not fully understand. In a world spiraling into darkness, can these unlikely heroines rise to reclaim their empire and restore the balance?

This is my first work. I'd really appreciate your support and feedback.....Give it a try. love y'all! Grew up in a loving family or at least that's what I used to think. My name's Elise. I was born and raised in Tokyo ......that was before we moved to Manilla where all hell broke loose. My parents were killed I mean slaughtered to be specific. I’ve had to live with the pain of grief in my heart till date. But that's not the worst part yet. I later came to realize that what happened that day ......my parents’ death .... it all suddenly feels like an illusion ...a dream. My life has been a lie .... I've wasted lots of energy chasing a lie. I swear I saw my mum bleeding to death.... her lifeless body .... but here she is......alive. I was shipped to the Caribbean years ago.......raped, insulted, abused ever since but what kept me driving .... is to avenge for my family and the hope that one day I’ll find my brother Kalton who was snapped out of my life before I was shipped .... yet here he was with my mum, enjoying life to the fullest.... fuck!!! I have no tears left .... all I've been left with is pain and lots of it. My story may seem simple but trust me I'm not simple and definitely I'm not boring.

No one was greater than the Titans, their words were the laws , they held each other's hands and touched the sky, tried to size it , a foolish decision paved the road to their doom Men grew wings and lived above the clouds looking down at the mortal dust, shining with the Halo of divinity ,but those who can't create life are no gods as even those who willed the wind and seas , and moved the sun and the moon were no gods They forgot that the mortal dust once raised their heaven above the clouds and gave them wings They forgot the score of their power, and how much of it they can really Weald ,a typical human behavior You are a tool for them, a tool that can slit their through , the bastard son of heaven , just a glorified ox that does their dirty jobs But The bastard is forever a bastard even if he has a god as a father Don't compromise,and don't back down, as i live you are irreplaceable for them, don't sacrifice yourself for another, your life is more precious than anyone's life, and people tend to forget what you did for them anyway, let them rot , as when you bleed no one of them is going to bitty you

Sora Calem is young boy who was terminally ill at a young age spends his last moments with his family as he does a certain being took pity on the boy and decides to send him into another world but not a human no a  harpy a male harpy as it wanted to do a little experiment as it wanted to see if a male was born from a all female species would he reproduce to give out more male harpies or become a well known and become a legend or be experimented on. _ _ _ What to expect: 1. A terminally ill boy with a system but discovers it later on the boy got healthy during his reincarnation  2. Always lucky to survive encounters for some reason 3. Dumb mc that does not know politics, or important survival skills at least not yet 4. Probably some gore and dead bodies and a bit of sensitive content 5. Hope you enjoy :) ___ Expect 1-3 chaps on saturday and sunday. Monday to Friday 0-2 chaps

Synopsis: The Fallen King Mark, once the proud leader of Dark Solution, a legendary guild in Mortal Online, is betrayed by the one he trusted most—Sophia, his second-in-command. In a ruthless power play, she sells the guild to Dominant, a first-rate powerhouse, erasing Mark’s legacy and forcing him into exile. But the betrayal doesn’t stop there. Bound by a contract he unknowingly signed years ago, Mark is ordered to delete his account. When he refuses, Sophia sends real-world enforcers to ensure he never stands against her again. Left broken and bleeding, Mark dies—a victim of greed, betrayal, and corporate warfare disguised as a game. But death is not the end. Beyond the mortal realm, a council of gods watches with intrigue. They see in Mark a soul consumed by rage, a will that refuses to fade. Amused by his suffering, they offer him a second chance—not as a mere player, but as a force of vengeance. Reforged with divine power, Mark returns to Mortal Online, not as the man he once was, but as something far more dangerous. No longer bound by rules, no longer limited by human constraints, he embarks on a relentless quest to dismantle Dominant and make Sophia pay for everything she stole. The world thought Mark was erased. Now, it will remember his name. And this time, he will not fall.

The protagonist of the world where Lev Razanov lived had already achieved his happy ending.  Meanwhile, the world continued to move forward. Until the protagonist betrayed humanity. [You have been killed by the main character.] [Hero’s System successfully installed.] [Do you wish to return to the past?] Lev was given a chance to return to a time when the story of his favorite novel had just begun. Although he was destined to become an extra villain—a pawn of the pawns serving the real villain, he vowed to end the lives of anyone who had caused him suffering. [Hero’s System inherits your desire from your life on Earth—the desire to do good.] “Who said killing your enemies is an evil act?” [You gain +10 kill points.] [You gain +10 heroic points.] *** Additional Tags: Second Chance, Past Play a Big Role, Game Elements, Handsome Male Lead. (Third Person Limited Pov.) Slow update! Just add to your collection first.

In a world where pain is power, the weak are nothing but fuel for the strong. The Seven Bloodforged Warlords reign unchallenged, their might absolute. Once, the legendary Scarlet Ronin dared to rise against them—but they were slaughtered, wiped from history. Or so the warlords believed. Haru Kurogane was born powerless. No strength. No future. Just another soul waiting to be erased. But when his village is reduced to ash, something awakens inside him—the forbidden Scarlet Forging, a lost power that lets him turn suffering into unbreakable weapons. But there’s a cost. Every time he awakens the Scarlet Forging, it devours a piece of him, threatening to consume him whole. With no control and nowhere to turn, Haru is forced to flee. Until he meets Ren—a rogue warrior with secrets of his own—who leads him to an ancient jutsu school, a place where warriors are forged in blood and battle. If Haru is to survive, he must master his cursed power before it claims him. The warlords fear only one thing—a warrior who refuses to break. And Haru is about to teach them what it means to bleed.

Little Iris is bleeding amid a field of vibrant flowers, her cries for her mother lost in the shadows. A weird pendant around her neck starts to sparkle as her life fades away, and the flowers emit a heady scent. The spectral image of her mother, a woman with heart-shaped eyes and ethereal beauty, appears from the perfume. She tells Iris the terrible truth: Iris is now the only chance in a fight against twenty ancient evils. Armed with a pendant that contains the secret of her parents' abilities and a heart hardened by loss, Iris must rise from the ashes of despair after her parents' deaths and the destruction of her planet. Iris sets out on a treacherous quest to find the horrors that murdered her family because she is driven by a desire for revenge and a thirst for the truth. However, she is forced to face her inner darkness as she learns the truth about the witch's knot pendant and the fate associated with its missing jewels. Will she give in to the anger that drives her, or will she have the fortitude to respect her parents' sacrifice and go in a different direction?

At the stroke of midnight, four people are summoned to a different place. There, the Trials await. Eldritch forests, bleeding alters, and gods who wear the facades of death for entertainment. Here, survival is not just a fight. It is life. At midnight, the Light left this world.

'If I don’t have to open it, then I’ll just see my way out of here.' Zach’s eyes darted across the room, in search of an exit. Then, the horrid truth dawned upon him. There was no door. Suddenly, the closet bursted open, its doors flying right off its hinges; finding themselves imbeded deep into the walls by the window. A violent squall flew out from the closet door, slamming into Zack’s figure; knocking him off his feet. Then, the darkness within the room coagulated before him; its form becoming sinister and evil. The figure leaped towards Zach; a malevolent light shining in its eerie red eyes. And on the figure’s head danced a dark, glossy black feather… …

"Humbra bleeds, ravaged by a relentless struggle for survival against the Leirions—powerful monsters, drunk on their bloodlust. Amidst this chaos, a young orphan, Leonard, haunted by a brutal past, discovers he is the catalyst for a grand future—a future darker than he could ever imagine. An orphan, with a brutal past and a thirst for revenge, he will need to overcome his traumas to stand a chance. Leonard's destiny intertwines with ancient secrets, unimaginable betrayals, and a world-shattering rage. The light of hope was extinguished long ago, giving way to darkness and the echoes of lament... But from this despair, a new hope arises: the Neumonds, wielders of powers that transcend life and death. Are they saviors... or harbingers of a final, devastating curse? Will Leonard be able to save everyone... or will his desire for vengeance end in a valiant death? Discover a world where... _____________________________________________________________ What to expect: An epic journey of revenge, secrets, self-discovery, and the struggle for power. A protagonist who evolves from a passive young man to a determined, overpowered warrior. The MC has a slow start for the sake of world-building. It will be better later. I PROMISE. Hang in there, and enjoy! What -NOT- to expect: Harem, NTR, Smut, Incest, or BL. Born as a Rambo. (Tagged > WeakToStrong)

Sam: "After feeling responsible for his father's death, Sam takes fate into his own hands, to finish what the old soul of his father had started. But even if he does get what he desires, will it be enough to fill the void?" Ifan: "Ever since he became an orphan, the only person near his side was Sam- but it doesn't feel good to live up to someone's expectations. Silent cries and sorrows of when you care, Does it? Faiza: When a detective becomes so obsessed with a case. Could it be duty, personal or Forbidden sensations? And wanting to escape is just a thought away." Ayat: Wounds, scars and suppressed voice will always urge its way to bleed again. bandages lead a long way, How can she make it essential?"

Having been confessed by the person you in love with must be a dream come true. That happened to me. However, I found out later that the confession is not meant for me but for my classmate named Kyzer. he’s handsome, rich, and popular. On top of that, he’s a top student. It all happened because of the tiger costume I am wearing . Feeling defeated, I went back home with a bleeding heart. On my way toward home, a white van stopped in front of me and abducted me. I was abducted because they thought I was Kyzer thanks to the costume. A series of misfortunes befell to me one after another. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself in an unfamiliar room. Then I become the subject of a weird experiment. In the next day, I woke up in my bed by a loud ringing and discovered some weird widgets floating in front of my vision. I learned later that the peaceful city I was living till today is now in an apocalyptic situation. Demonic creatures were running rampant causing chaos to the land. Using my System, I will survive in this apocalypse.

In a world where laws, rules, and a flawless administration rules every aspect of life, everyone is told they are free—yet bound by unyielding regulations. Democracy is said to be at its peak, a system of equality and fairness. But are we truly free? Is this democracy, or is it merely a mirage, carefully crafted by those in power to redefine our morals and manipulate us into following rules that serve only their interests? Join Aria Reyes on a torturous journey as she unravels the web of lies that bind society, as she travels a world where freedom is just an illusion. Will she break free—or become another pawn in the game?

In the crumbling Kingdom of Valon, haunted by the remnants of a shadow realm long forgotten, Eleonora is an apothecary, capable of healing both bodies and souls with her unique gift. Despite being looked down upon by the many residents of the village for a crime she never committed, Eleonora spends her days brewing potions and helping those in need. So, when she comes across an injured soldier in the dead of the night, bleeding and left there to die, Eleonora doesn't think much before bringing him back to her little cottage. Her world is upended when the mysterious stranger turns out to be the Crown Prince, infamous for his cruel and merciless ways. Eleonora avoids the nobles just as fire avoids water, keeping her distance from them and, in turn, her life safe. But when Prince Callahan starts showing up everywhere she goes, Eleonora realises her days are numbered and her life span significantly reduced. After all, what could a man — rumoured to speak to wraiths haunting the shadow realm and accused of murdering his father, the last ruler, in cold blood — want from a nobody like her?

Ash Flameheart, a young boy who aspired to be a Greatest Beastmaster Of All Time, was on the verge of death. Betrayed by the Hero’s party, they left him to die in the hands of the Demon King’s army. As his llife gently ebb away after he muttered his last word to the world. “Ahh, I wish I could fly, free as a bird, soaring through the skies and beyond.” After his untimely demise, his soul transmigrated into another world. The Immortal Beast Realm! An eternity later, Ash opened his eyes and found himself encased in a dark space. Beep! [Beast Master System has been installed into a new host] [Calibrating the Host…] [Name: Ash Flameheart] [Species: Heavenly Phoenix] [Growth Stage: Hatchling Phoenix] [Cultivation Arts: Heavenly Beast Taming Art | Feather Swords Gather Array (Not Not Yet Learned) | Eternal Blood Flames(Not Yet Learned) | Ten Thousands Faces Mantra(Not Yet Learned)] Survival of the fittest! Tame or be tamed. Kill or be Killed!

Alaire, an ordinary 17-year-old boy who lives with his grandma, gets a mirror and finds himself in a different world where he experiences all sorts of things and finds out information that was kept a secret from him for years alongside his feathered companion Hewie and others.

In a world shattered by the Sundering, where the skies bleed ash and the earth cracks with the weight of forgotten magic, Kael Jasvyn is a young man trapped in a life he despises. Bored, restless, and burdened by the expectations of his family, Kael dreams of freedom and purpose—but finds neither in his mundane existence. That is, until a mysterious artifact, a cursed black chain, thrusts him into the dying world of Eryndor, a land ruled by chaos and haunted by the remnants of a fallen empire. "Ashen Chains" by J.S. Aranthys is a dark fantasy isekai that explores themes of freedom, ambition, and the cost of power. With its gritty world-building, morally complex characters, and heart-pounding action, this story is perfect for fans of Mushoku Tensei, *The Beginning After the End*, and *Solo Leveling*. Will Kael rise as a savior, or will the chains of his past—and the throne’s dark power—consume him?

they're coming for me! to get it out on me ! should I bite my tongue to death or spank my head and burst it open ,so they can only see the bleeding flesh inside it? no!! that'd be of no use ,that won't stop them . all they want is a flush to inflict suffering on, dead or alive ,it doesn't matter to them ! it's of no use, even if my body is dead and slowly decaying it'd still be warm before it will get cold even if it has no longer a soul , it'd still hurt torture me all you want , throw me into burning pit ,break my head open and put flames in it let my brain burn to blisters and to ashes I'll scream for you even after my vocal chords are twisted do what you want , whatever it is ! , but I ask of you for just that one thing if you have what it takes to do that in your fleeting mercy!!. that four walled store room was eery as it can get ,that person heard a whimperering downstairs the basement , and unlike the one in the store room who resisted none ,the one from the basement cried for mercy and screamed for salvation it was stupid of them to do it so . they can't escape this ,no one can hear them from outside it was in their destiny to rot in there or atleast rot their rationality and minds before they will get out from that castle !!

Neva and Rhett, the two youths have their heart strings attached in love. Interfering their peaceful life circumstances unfolds scattering blades in their romance. Ishmael, with a heart of spikes, he looks to mend the wound, searching and failing for his Neva separated from him. Rays of love and joy filtering through clouds of horror in the world, Neva before him once more. The twisted fate entangling them, reveals the game of sphere as misery burns their soul. Concealed life beyond turning pages—one after another. The tale gathers: sin and virtue, tragedy and fortune, strength and weakness, destruction and creation, love and hate. Illusion is where we live; in the Garden of Eden before the fall of man. Illusive is serenity; an evermore sanguine of love. Visionary of paradise in the new earth; sows hope deep in the soul. Delusory pleasure of the world; shall bring us burns in the ocean of fire. Illusive Eden is rapture. Illusive Eden is tragedy. The fall of the man, even now bleeding red. The whisper whirls with the dawn of a man. He, who pretends to be the Hero. (The girl who promised to always be together, Forbids him to ever appear, Refusing to recognise him, She disregards all he ever had. Vowing to protect her, He's the terrifying truth she hopes rules lie. Tripping and ripping her, He's the living tragedy looming in on her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth; He's the villain pretending to be a Hero.)

With the release of the VR game Avalon Online, ordinary office worker Edward Colt decides to take a break from his monotonous and repetitive lifestyle by purchasing his very first VR helmet. By doing so, he dives headfirst into a fantasy world filled with magic and wonder. However, when he comes across a rare opportunity to get ahead of everybody else, he discovers a horrifying reality: The game world is beginning to bleed into the real world. His evidence? A pet dragon with a love for ice cream. --- I publish between 20 - 30 chapters every week (10 chapters on the days i'm off from work). If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be contacted easily on discord. ID: etherealkennyyy

[THE COVER OF THE NOVEL ISN'T MINE IT IS CREATED AREKUSHISU_1 ] Adrian Cross never believed in justice—only in settling scores. When he returned home from years in the special forces, he found his adoptive father, John Rico, and his two younger brothers slaughtered in betrayal. Their killers walked free, shielded by power and corruption. Adrian didn’t mourn. He didn’t hesitate. He hunted them down, one by one, until there was no one left to kill. And when his revenge was complete, so was his purpose. He died that night, bleeding out with no regrets. But death wasn’t the end. He woke up in the body of Franz Kafka—a college student in a world he recognized. It was the setting of Requiem of Two Worlds, a novel he had read back in high school. A cliché power-fantasy story where the protagonist built a harem while rising to the top. But Franz Kafka wasn’t in the original story. He wasn’t a villain, a side character, or even a name mentioned in passing. He simply didn’t exist. None of it mattered. Nothing ever did. His past life was over, his revenge fulfilled. Now, he was just a man with no purpose, drifting in a world that wasn’t his own.

Waking up in the middle of a dream, a strange door appears in the house... Behind each door lies a different, unfamiliar world. In the nightmare world, Jiang Cheng exaggerated the news he got from the strong man and told it to the fat man. The latter was almost in tears as he listened, "If we die here, our entire family will bleed to death upside down?" "That's right." "Then why don't you seem that scared?" The fat man widened his eyes. Jiang Cheng turned his head and said in a very serious tone, "Because I'm an orphan." --- You can support me and read ahead at my Pa treon at Pa treon.com/CinderTL

Ripped away from his son and forced to fight against the world itself, TJ has no love for this new Divine System, but if he needs to fight to get back to his family, then he’ll embrace the monster within to see him again. The last couple of years have been rough, and after a string of unfortunate deaths in the family, TJ Harris has been left alone in the world, except for his son. When this Divine System rips Junior away from him and demands that he fight to reunite with his family. TJ is left with no other choice but to dive headfirst into a merciless battle against nature itself and his fellow Participants. Each person is offered the Quest to gain one of four Classes, and TJ is inexplicably drawn to the Neophyte. As a descendant of Kukulkan, he’s assured that this Class suits him… but will it give him the strength necessary to survive a world gone mad? Only one thing is certain: he’ll fight, he’ll bleed, and he’ll burn everything to the ground if it means finding his son again. What to expect: -Moderately slow progression. -Gritty fights. -Multiple supporting characters but one main POV -A System entirely based off of mythologies from around the world, though it will take time for that to be made as apparent to the MC. -Daily uploads for the first month. -An MC who grows to understand this new world. -Starting alone but developing a core cast that won't always be together