Wilfred had a marriage engagement with a girl raised by his family since childhood but he refused to accept her. When he came back from... more>> abroad years later, he happened to meet her in a nightclub. Lorry was good at KongFu and was top at studying. Wilfred thought she was interesting and hired her as his safeguard. They experienced lots of dangers and difficulties. Wilfred had psychological problems but Lorry seemed to be his cure. They loved each other. However, Wilfred was discovered to have relation with the death of Lorry’s parents. Lorry could not accept the fact and left him. Would she come back? <<less

All women in the near future were managed by men.... more>>

Women are regarded as possessions of male individuals, national enterprises, and corporations, and are used for various things as well as domestic animals.

Men are relieved from various risks of having wives and children so far, but women are turned into animals, and are always naked because they do not have the right to own clothing.

This is a story about the everyday life of men living in such a world. <<less

Talent, appearance, power.... more>>

No matter how hard I try, I can't beat the people born with these things.

But, within this dungeon, I can overcome them. <<less

He Yun Zui said, “Little white rabbit, since you’ve entered my heart, you’re not allowed to leave.”... more>>

Chi Ran replied, “Big tiger, I hope my heart can belong to you alone.”

Chi Ran is a simple white rabbit, small and white, who makes He Yun Zui’s head hurt. As soon as Chi Ran was taken over by He Yun Zui, he knew that his acting career was no longer ordinary. After He Yun Zui brought Chi Ran to his side, he knew that this person would definitely belong to him.

But when the little white rabbit with emotional disorder was approached purposefully by the domineering tiger, he couldn’t understand his heart.

The tiger confessed. As long as the little white rabbit could stay by his side, then that was enough. He Yun Zui finally plucked up the courage to confess his love: “I like you.”

Chi Ran blinked his eyes, puzzled: “I don’t know what like is, can you… teach me?” <<less

What was originally an ordinary day, suddenly became a historical turning point. Enormous, mysterious Cubes appeared all over the world without warning and as if Judgement Day’s spears, inserted themselves into the blue planet.... more>>

From inside the enormous Cubes, endless streams of monsters gushed out alike raging tides, utterly defeating the unguarded armies of each state in the blink of an eye.

In order for humanity to preserve its final embers, the heads of states issued orders of retreat, to no longer attack the Cubes but rather to cling to remote cities, which they turned into self-sufficient survivor bases and around which they built 100-meter-tall Walls of Life!

Many years later, while bearing the heavy weight of history, the first expeditionary force brought back a world changing piece of information. The Cubes possessed exceedingly high intelligence and they regularly transmitted mission instructions to humans nearby. The mission rewards were incredible.

Since then, humans rushed out of the confines of the walls and once more set foot on the wasteland! <<less

When the alien Mimics invade, Keiji Kiriya is just one of many recruits shoved into a suit of battle armor called a Jacket and sent... more>> out to kill. Keiji dies on the battlefield, only to be reborn each morning to fight and die again and again. On his 158th iteration, he gets a message from a mysterious ally--the female soldier known as the Full Metal b*tch. Is she the key to Keiji's escape or his final death? <<less

She approached the villain who was about to be destroyed with impure intentions.... more>>

She raised him, who had turned into a child, and waited for him to return to his original form.

She thought that she would never be shaken, that she would never have any regrets.

But when she realized it was too late, and was dragged back to reality.

"Lilly, why don't you hug me these days?"

'It's true that I was the one who approached him first with impure intentions, but at some point, his eyes glancing at me became impure too.'

"Bad things... I want to do bad things to you."

The words he spat out, now that he had become a mature man again, were too hot. <<less

In the spring of 1998, Kouichi Sakakibara transfers to Yomiyama North Middle School. In class, he develops a sense of unease as he notices that... more>> the people around him act like they’re walking on eggshells, and students and teachers alike seem frightened. As a chain of horrific deaths begin to unfold around him, he comes to discover that he has been placed in the cursed Class 3 in which the student body head count is always one more than expected. Class 3 is haunted by a vengeful spirit responsible for gruesome deaths in an effort to satisfy its spite. To stop the vicious cycle gripping his new school, Kouichi decides to get to the bottom of the curse, but is he prepared for the horror that lies ahead…? <<less

In the world of fiction, Ariel finds herself mysteriously transported into the pages of an adult novel she had kept hidden, assuming the role of the tormented female protagonist who had suffered at the hands of the male lead.... more>>

But Ariel refuses to accept her fate and decides to rewrite her own story. Determined to break free from the male lead's control, she resolutely declares, "Your body belongs to me," as she confronts the charismatic antagonist.

As Ariel embarks on her quest to reshape her destiny, she is willing to embrace the reputation of a merciless and captivating saint if it means seizing control of her own narrative. <<less

“Baccano”, which Narita translates as “s*upid commotion”, is Italian for “ruckus”. Each of the stories in the series involves several unrelated plots intersecting and crossing each other as events spiral farther and farther out of control. Immortal alchemists, mafia operated speakeasies, and many other elements of pulp fiction mashed together for a world straight out of the movies.... more>>

It all started 300 years ago on a boat where the alchemists summoned the “demon” in order to obtain the method of immortality. The demon gave the alchemist the liquor of immortality, the only way to die is to pass down the way to produce the liquor.

But the following night, one of the alchemist started to devour his companions. To escape the threat, the alchemists scattered all over the world. In America during the temperance movement, centering around the liquor of immortality, the “s*upid commotion” starts! <<less

Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller envisions a nightmare scenario: a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part... more>> of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are provided arms and forced to kill until only one survivor is left standing. Criticized as violet exploitation when first published in Japan—where it became a runaway best seller—Battle Royale is a Lord of the Flies for the 21st century, a potent allegory of what it means to be young and (barely) alive in a dog-eat-dog world. <<less

“Every time I look at you… I feel like I’m changing.”... more>>

He was the first in everything for Layla.

The first time he saw Layla, he didn’t frown.

He was the first one to extend his hand to Layla, the first one to let Layla know what tenderness is.

“Come with me. I will save you from this damn ditch.”

That’s why she couldn’t help but love him.

Even after knowing that it was false tenderness.

Even after knowing that all he wanted was her body.

“Bioust, the savior of my life. I really… like you.”

Even after realizing that she was destined to die soon. <<less

Women who suddenly disappear… What kind of fate would await them? ... more>>

Beautiful women who were once enjoying life, surrounded by family and lovers were dropped into a life of hell, living as a s*x s*ave in a secret organization. Here, they were forced to bear insults and sadistic torture relentlessly.

In the darkness of the dungeon, where the light of justice does not reach, an innocent junior high school student lies down, her body full of bruises as proof of her treatment.

Pretty school girls are restrained with abominable shackles, forced to wear collars, and dragged around the floor with chains.

In the closed room isolated from the outside by numerous iron grids, an electric current runs while the white female college student is hung on a chain.

A female teacher in the torture room sits where the smell of blood drifts as screams are heard from the whip resounds.

A virtuous married woman tightly bound by rough ropes endures cruel torture instruments and an enormous enema.

This is the paradise of the sadists: the hell of women.

The screams and cries of missing women echo throughout the prison. <<less

In this very world we live in exists eight mysterious sects, each with amazing skills and arts inheriated from ancient times. And right around you,... more>> among the bustling crowds in modern cities hides numerous wonderlands barely known to us all. Read as the descendants of the eight sects embark on their daring and thrilling adventers. <<less

My name is Joo In-gong. The name that my parents gave me meant ‘protagonist’ of the world. Really?... more>>

As anyone can predict, I was constantly teased due to my name. In kindergarten, elementary school, middle school and high school. If I went to university as planned then I would probably be laughed at there as well.

So, at one point, I really hated my name.

But not anymore. Now, I think slightly differently. Maybe being named Joo In-gong was a type of foreshadowing? <<less

For Tohko Amano, a third-year high-school student and self-styled “book girl,” being the head of the literary club is more than just an extracurricular activity. It’s her bread and butter…literally! Tohko is actually a literature-gobbling demon, who can be found at all hours of the day munching on torn out pages from all kinds of books. But for Tohko, the real delicacies are hand-written stories. To satisfy her gourmet tastes, she’s employed (rather, browbeaten) one Konoha Inoue, who scribbles away each day after school to satisfy Tohko’s appetite. But when another student comes knocking on the literary club door for advice on writing love letters, will Tohko discover a new kind of delicacy?... more>>

Bungaku Shoujo won Kadokawa Shoten’s 2007 light novel award for light novels under the mystery category.

Placed 7th (2007) and 3rd (2008) on “このライトノベルがすごい!” (This Light Novel is Amazing!) without an anime nor manga associate.

Novels:

– Main story:

1. Book Girl and the Suicidal Mime

2. Book Girl and the Famished Spirit

3. Book Girl and the Captive Fool

4. Book Girl and the Corrupted Angel

5. Book Girl and the Wayfarer’s Lamentation

6. Book Girl and the Undine Who Bore a Moonflower

7-8 Book Girl and the Scribe Who Faced God

– Short stories:

1-4. Bungaku Shoujo to Koisuru Souwashuu (Episode)

– Gaiden:

1. Bungaku Shoujo Minarai no, Hatsukoi

2. Bungaku Shoujo Minarai no, Shoushin

3. Bungaku Shoujo Minarai no, Sotsugyou

– Last Volume:

Hanjuku Sakka to Bungaku Shoujo na Henshuusha (Muse) <<less

Three Short Stories:... more>>

Calling You
A girl creates an imaginary cell phone...which one day rings. The boy on the other end claims to be calling from his own imaginary cell phone...

Kiz/Kids
Two damaged children bond over one's ability to heal wounds.

Singing Flower
A patient at a hospital finds a flower with the face of a girl, that hums a beautiful melody. <<less

Toru lost his most of his memory in an accident. He can’t remember anything that happened from the past six years. But with time, yet... more>> he struggles, he slowly recovers his memory. He feels as if he is a different person now, and he hates “the other guy” – the “himself” from six years ago… And thinking, Fujishima was his friend, felt like he was being watched over like a guardian angel but in the end he’s betrayed. Miserable and emotionally drained, Toru is trying not to relive in the shadow of his past. He is trying to move on with his new life… but harder he tries, he finds himself being pulled in by Fujishima. <<less

Fujishima’s wound he suffered from protecting Tooru has healed and he’s finally been released from the hospital. Their life together starts again once more. Tooru... more>> wants them to live together as lovers, but Fujishima refuses, saying “I have no intentions of loving you.” Is Fujishima afraid of Tooru remembering something in particular if he regains his memories? The bonds of the past are finally becoming clearer... <<less

After losing his memory in a serious car accident, Tohru Takahisa is taken in by Fujishima, an older man who claims to be his friend. But the taciturn Fujishima refuses to reveal anything about Tohru’s past! Despite the gulf between them, a strange and awkward tenderness grows, even as they are held apart by the tragic events of Tohru’s forgotten past! Dramatic, heart-wrenching romance and tragedy combine in a gripping story where the past and present are intricately entwined.... more>>

Reading order of the series:
Cold Sleep
Cold Light
Cold Fever <<less

The Herhardt household’s masterpiece.... more>>

The young owner of a heaven-like place called Arvis.

The beautiful bird slaughterer.

Matthias von Herhardt.

His perfect life- completely swallowed, crushed, and shaken-

by his lovely bird.

Leyla Lewellin.

–

Cut, locked, and tamed her wings.

In order to keep Leyla Lewellin in custody, Matthias did not hesitate in his actions.

Because he did not hesitate, he did not regret.

Because he did not regret, he did not reflect.

Because he did not reflect, he did not apologize.

When his beautiful bird, Leyla Lewellin, opened her cage and flew away, Matthias decided.

“If I am to lose her forever and can’t get her back, I’d rather kill her.” <<less

Youth Wei Qian, orphaned at thirteen or fourteen, struggles through life with a half-sister. He picks up a street child who shamelessly latches onto him and gives him the name Xiaoyuan.... more>>

Wei Qian dreams of rising above the crop. He is someone who values money over his own life. In the earlier part of his life, he battles against many obstacles, with his number one mission being to make a name for himself. Finally, when he achieves some success and thinks that he’s seeing the light of daybreak in life, Xiaoyuan suddenly goes crazy. <<less

One day, what was typically seen on a Ropan as a possession suddenly became a reality.... more>>

“Li, Li Li is… daddy’s favorite person in the world.”

“Daddy likes you too.”

There was only one way I could get through this.

By pretending to be a difficult character and using a parenting technique commonly mentioned in parenting books to tame the Dark-hearted Dad.

But, this situation was far from the original.

“Oh, Daddy…… I’m coming back! Now, wait a minute…… hehe.”

“I’m sorry, but I keep getting aroused when I see you.”

I’m having s*x with a black-hearted dad to make my daughter s*upid.

What kind of parenting is this?

***

“Daughter, I hate lying.”

Despite my awareness, despite my awareness that all the kindness he displayed was deceitful, my hands trembled in surprise when I saw his true face.

“Show me your worth, and maybe I’ll let you live.”

“I can do… anything, truly.”

“Anything, such as?” he asked hesitantly, resting his chin.

“Oh, I can get stabbed with a knife instead of my dad…”, I can administer poison, I can endure, and I can…”

“You’re not the only one who can do that.” It was a disheartening response. Aria looked at him like she was going to cry at any moment.

“Why don’t you just come over and s*ck my c*ck?”

“You mean ……?”

Caelius responded sweetly as if he knew she would.

“I asked you if you’d rather come and s*ck your daddy’s d*ck.” he seemed extremely calm despite his indecent behavior toward his daughter. <<less

Based on third live action Death Note movie. With only 23 days left to live, L must save the world from a horrible epidemic.

"The incident occurred on June 6th, between 8:00 and 9:00 in the afternoon.... more>>

The victim was strangled in her room. The room's sole door was locked from the inside. The door was on the mansion's second floor, in a position easily visible from the large banquet hall below. On the night in question, many people happened to be present in that hall. Despite this fact, not a single one of them witnessed anyone other than the victim enter or exit that door.

On the opposite side of the room was a large window, but it had also been locked from the inside. Horokusa Junpei, the detective, had been keeping watch over that window for the entire time the incident is thought to have taken place, and furthermore, his part-time assistant Takanashi Nerina had also been positioned such that he could see the window easily. They could both confidently assert that they'd seen nobody enter or exit through the window. Even so, behind the window in question, a figure other than the victim was witnessed by Takanashi Nerina. Therefore, there is practically no doubt that an unknown person was in the room, and that naturally, such a person is extremely likely to be the assailant.

However, at a glance, this incident was unmistakably unrealistic. Despite having no entrance they should have been able to use, someone had entered the room and killed the victim, plus every possible way they could have left was locked from the inside.

That alone would be enough to classify this a bizarre mu*der case.

But in a further surprising development, the method of killing was precisely the same as the deaths of three other women in the past three years. Once per year, following a certain strict rule, they had continued to commit these crimes."

Do you like light-hearted mystery games like Dangan Ronpa and Phoenix Wright? Then you'll probably love the mu*der mysteries of Hiroshi Mori! Those games were probably inspired by Mori with their senses of comedy and casts of strange, quirky characters. Rather than just writing mysteries, Hiroshi Mori sets up his books as "games" pitting the author against the reader, daring you to solve the mystery with the clues he gives you. If you imagine each individual novel as a super blown-up version of a single Dangan Ronpa chapter, it's really fun to "play" them. <<less