“Hunt: ‘I bought you.’... more>>

Ari: ‘I was bought by you.’

This is the land of the 【New Great Nation】 where witches and humans intertwine—.

One day, Hunt Duckarts, a nobleman, buys an unknown girl from the impoverished slum city of 【Stova】, which is the lowest-tier city.

The girl has a peculiar appearance, and a worn opera glove is unnaturally placed on her left hand.

Upon seeing the girl, he becomes certain.

‘Finally, I’ve found it. The key to reaching “that woman.”‘

The girl later comes to know.

His desire is to find the “Witch’s Limbs” and, moreover, to kill the “Witch of the Blue Rose.”

And to achieve that, he intends to use the girl’s power, as a vengeful man.

What exactly is the “Witch’s Limbs” he speaks of?

And why does he vow revenge against the “Witch of the Blue Rose”?

The girl named Ari, given a name by Hunt, was bought only to be exploited by him.

However, gradually, amid the bewilderment and fear she felt towards him, Arii begins to experience emotions she has never felt before…?

This is a story of a young fallen nobleman who lives for revenge and a lonely girl, a journey that will change their destinies—.” <<less

“Would you like me to teach you a harsh word? Something that anyone who hears it once will never forget.”... more>>

“You’re an illegitimate child, and the very fact of your birth is a sin.”

“tr*sh like you, with no talent whatsoever.”

Violet had lived her entire life being deceived by her family’s lies.

“If we’re going to point fingers about being an illegitimate child, it would be our younger sibling.”

Having discovered the truth, Violet decided to deliver a cruel word to them, something they would never forget. A word that would haunt them for the rest of their lives.

A word that would provide a lifetime of pain.

So Violet sought help from Ash, the enigmatic young man whom she knew to be the most adept at delivering venomous words.

“We’re going to become nightmares for those people. Nightmares they’ll never forget, pains and scars that will stay with them for life.”

At that moment, she didn’t know.

She didn’t know what fate her meeting with Ash would lead her to. <<less

The VR gaming device, Arcadia, has released the world’s first and only virtual world.
Three years have passed since the game, which overturned the world’s common sense in every sense of the word, began service…Now, a young man has broken through the path of asuras filled with part-time jobs and studies and throws himself into that world.... more>>

“I spent three years of my youth paying for the purchase…!!” <<less

This story is fiction. The characters, ideas, and events in the work are unrelated to reality.... more>>

Some games require agreeing to this statement in order to play.

Even if it's not necessary for the game, the game typically begins with a similar disclaimer guiding the player through the precautions.

Although the advantage of a game is the 'immersion' that no other medium can match, starting with such a statement disrupts the immersion from the beginning despite everyone knowing the work is fiction.

There is no mandatory need to include such a disclaimer, so why do it?

It is likely to emphasize a fact that everyone should always remember.

[The purpose of fiction is not to dictate beliefs existing in reality.]

This message is for the developer themselves.

[Nothing in fiction can replace reality.]

This message is for the players who will share the journey of the work's story.

So.

Do you agree?

**

The man with tattered clothes and an old sword said, "So, I *can* kill."

He did not have any particularly memorable appearance.

He was likely not a well-known person, at least, not to the mercenary he was killing.

The important fact was that the man who had been stabbed by the worn-out sword was now dying in front of him.

"Ugh..."

When the man pulled the sword out of the mercenary, the mercenary's legs gave way, and he fell to his knees. He no longer had the strength to resist.

He wanted to raise his arm to swing his sword, but he didn't have the strength to do so. He gritted his teeth and wanted to cast a spell, but he lacked the focus to do so.

"Why... you... how?"

Thus, the mercenary chose to give up on resisting and opened his mouth to speak.

Why had the man suddenly attacked him? He had only seen him collapse and moved him to a nearby cave.

What kind of person, what kind of thoughts had led him to do this as soon as he woke up?

The mercenary was so curious that he asked the question.

"How fascinating."

The man stroked his chin as he stared at the dying mercenary.

The sight of the man in his worn-out clothes pondering was somewhat terrifying.

Soon, as if he had reached a conclusion, the man broke his silence.

"I never knew I could attack an NPC. Is that how the game is made?"

"...What?"

The mercenary couldn't understand the man's words.

NPC, not knowing an attack would work, game. He couldn't make sense of any of the words the man said.

Having spent his whole life living as a mercenary according to his "setting," he could never understand what the man was saying.

'No, you must respond properly. Properly—'

But he couldn't continue his next words or even think about the meaning of his response, and the mercenary's consciousness began to fade.

A killing driven by nothing but curiosity, with no reason.

That was the first death experienced by NPC Aiden Oliver. <<less

At the school attended by Hinata Kawai, there's a girl who excels in academics, is athletically gifted, and is the epitome of elegance.... more>>

Her name is Sayo Koga. With long, beautiful blonde hair and a slender figure, she's popular among both boys and girls. Though I've known of her since our freshman year, we never spoke since we were in different classes. However, fate put us in the same class during our sophomore year.

I thought she was reserved, but upon talking to her, she's anything but shy…. <<less

One day, without any explanations or assistance, I, Takuto Suzuya, found myself thrown into a different world. Determined to make the most of my abilities and find my way, I have no choice but to survive in this world!... more>>

With the 'Calligraphy Magic' and various collections, I will strive to continue a peaceful and eventful(?) life! <<less

When college freshman Jack encounters his mysterious roommate, Aiden, on campus, their friendship slowly evolves into a sweet yet challenging love story. Faced with pressures... more>> from family and society, they must work together to find their own happiness while guarding their secret. This story is filled with growth, courage, and true love, leaving readers immersed in unforgettable emotions. <<less

Bai Shuo's lifelong ambition is to ascend to immortality. When her father, who was a general, asked which muscle caused her to be so confused.... more>>

Bai Shuo confidently replied, 'I was born to enlighten all beings and illuminate the world forever.'

Her father narrowed his eyes and demanded, 'Speak in human language!'

Bai Shuo, with a mischievous smile on her face, hugged her father's thigh and said, 'Dad, my partner is in heaven, and I'm going to fetch him.'

Many years later, Bai Shuo returned to the mortal realm.

In front of General Bai's grave, she poured three cups of filial wine and kowtowed three times.

Her father's soul, who had been waiting for her in the mortal realm for decades, held the wine she offered and asked, 'Did you achieve immortality?'

She shook her head.

'Why ?'

Lack of sincerity will lead to demonhood.

Protagonist: Bai Shuo, Fan Yue

One sentence introduction: My lifelong ambition is to become an immortal. <<less

Kim Soo-hyun dedicated his life to serving his country in the special forces.... more>>

All the country threw back at him was cold betrayal.

“Now, I will live only for myself!”

This time, he’s not a veteran soldier but a mercenary.

“Rookie, do you understand what this is all about?”

Soo-hyun’s new life begins as he returns to the past! <<less

Condemned as a ruthless witch who mu*dered her parents and set fire to her domain, Irene cried out her innocence, but no one believed her. ... more>>

On the brink of being burned at the stake, she was rescued by the notoriously cruel Duke Esper.

“Why did you… take me?”

“I need you,” Kalos said, his voice unusually emotional.

“So, don’t think of running away.”

His purple eyes, proof of his demonic lineage, glittered menacingly.

“Next time, it won’t end like this.” <<less

Zolto Eshan, a young man from the countryside, has always hoped for a simple life. He wanted nothing more than to tend to his crops, work the fields, and care for his numerous Jamis (Jami are fluffy and hooved, ruminant creatures used for plowing fields and are known for their hearty appetites).... more>>

But then, on a fateful day, out of the blue, he was presented with an inheritance from a relative he had never met before. It turned out to be a dragon delivery service business. Yes, you read that right—a business that used dragons as a means of transportation to swiftly deliver goods.

Zolto, who

Despised animals without fur and,
Having never run a business in his life, he suddenly found himself compelled to venture into the bustling city.

With no prior experience in this line of work and no previous knowledge of caring for such creatures, Zolto needed help with how to handle the situation. And then there was the matter of the massive debt that came with it.

This is a heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy that follows the journey of a young countryside man as he tries to rescue and revive his dragon delivery business. <<less

Also known as 'Dragon's Promise,' according to Da Feng himself: 'It's a story about a dragon wanting to marry a bride, but being deceived by a spirit to search for treasure...'... more>>

Legend has it that every hundred years, an evil dragon comes to the mortal realm and takes away a princess as his bride.

Legend has it that when the gods departed from the world, they buried their most precious treasures somewhere, along with their deepest love.

Another hundred years have passed, and the young future Dragon King, Kenken, comes to the mortal realm to marry a bride, only to be besieged by the Grand Mage and the Knights Templar. In order to successfully marry his bride, Kenken mortgages his ancestral necklace to the Prince of the Elf tribe, Grantina, hiring him as an assistant to defeat the Knights Templar.

This necklace is actually the key to unlocking the treasure of the gods.

The young Dragon King, with intentions to marry a bride, and the 'ulterior motive' Elf Prince, set out on a journey for their respective wishes.

Will there be a bride?

Will there be treasure?

Although legends and reality always have a little difference… <<less

In a fictional world, where martial arts schools thrive, modern people tell them that besides cultivation, there are many ways to obtain what they desire.... more>> Want to become a highly sought-after hero in the martial world? Well, it’s simple—it all depends on your sincerity. For instance, how about inviting your junior martial sister for a drink? As the saying goes: ‘Don’t just suffer through cultivation when you time-travel; the locals might have better methods.’ The heavens set the chessboard, and the stars play the game—knowledge is the ultimate cheat code. Another saying: ‘Instead of tilling the land in another life, you might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes.’ The world is full of enchanting colors; why compete against the impossible? <<less

My childhood friend, Kamino Marimo, is a cheat-level genius and a reputed beauty.... more>>

However, for some reason, she transforms into a klutz with bizarre actions that are a hair’s breadth from genius only in front of me.

“Nihaha—, thank you, Kou-chan!”
Helping her from the shadows like that has become my daily routine.

To assist Marimo, who became the student council president in April, I also became the vice president due to our inseparable childhood friendship.

But one day, after I was confessed to by my junior, Saeki Karin, the distance between my childhood friend and me started to change.
Marimo desperately tries to stay perfect even in front of me.

“I want Kou-chan to be happy,” you say with tears... Why are you so full of openings only in front of me? <<less

They met during the most confusing and painful time of their youth, and even now that they are adults, they have always been by each other's side. Their friendship was strong and stood the test of time like armor. But underneath that thick armor, Ji Sunwook nurtured a love that was not just friendship. Driven by the desperation to leave no evidence as the sole driving force behind his unrequited love.... more>>

He had thought he could hide it for the rest of his life, until Lee Jihoon asked in the fall of his twenty-nine.

"Don't you think it's even stranger that I've never heard you talk about women you've dated all this while?"

Realizing that he could no longer hide it, Ji Sunwook meekly confessed that he was dating a man and finally put an end to their relationship with the confession he had been putting off.

Lee Jihoon, who came to catch Ji Sunwook, denied that conclusion. He said that Ji Sunwook didn't love him, so this couldn't be the end for them. Not wanting to believe it, he blocked Ji Sunwook’s way out saying he would prove it.

"What kind of coward abandons the one he loves and then runs away?"

Guided by Lee Jihoon's firm hand, the two stood on a road they had never been on before. Only when standing at the edge of friendship from which no one can retreat did they realize that they were facing something that made them uncertain whether they were proving that it was love or proving that it was not. <<less

This book is real hard sci-fi.... more>>

I’m Fang Cheng, an ordinary sophomore. One day I bumped into a beautiful girl, and then accidentally destroyed the world with her.

This is a little bit of hardcore physics student story’s of destroying and saving the world, all of which revolves around scientific facts, so it may not be that easy to read… <<less

“Goodbye, Li Qiao” tells the story of four senior high school students who were on the verge of collapsing due to their respective family problems, estrangement with their parents, sufferings and irreconcilable difficulties. However, because of a message left on the bus, they became friends by accident, comforted each other, and walked together for a short time.... more>>

The novel uses multiple narrative perspectives and a first-person perspective to tell the story of the rifts in the families of these four teenagers. Some parents are naturally flawed, easily prompt to anger and become s*aves to violence. Some are forced to suffer by life and have nowhere to pour their bitterness, driving them to vent their sufferings on their children. Some parents separate halfway and transfer their disappointment to their children.

Four teenagers who are in apprehensive and confusing predicaments. Their similar painful experiences made them quickly become friends. During the summer vacation after their college entrance examination, they enjoyed the rare happiness in each other’s company. Starting a college life separated them from each other after being on the same road for a short time. Ten years later, the appearance of the mysterious number 170503 revealed a secret past.

The background family is crucial to the growth of teenagers, and some people may take a lifetime to heal from the injuries they suffer while growing up. The novel profoundly reveals this social issue and should arouse the attention and thinking of society and parents. The mutual understanding and friendship between peers with the same fate add warmth to the novel, which is both warm and healing. <<less

Zheng Yan reincarnated back before the end of the world one year ago, with space in hand and delicious food to enjoy. While dealing with his extraordinary relatives, he also collected various local delicacies, such as sour and spicy noodles, soup-filled dumplings, hot dry noodles, hand-pulled pancakes, spicy hot pot, pickled vegetable noodles, grilled gluten, buttery pancakes… and more.... more>>

Force value off the charts, ruthless, taciturn, and protective of his own gong VS gluttonous hamster (food hoarder) shou.

[Mini Drama]
Zheng Yan: “Do you feel any difference between before and after being with me?”

Huo Xian pondered for a moment and said, “Before, there were no worries, after, there are worries.”

“…”

“I have hands and feet, I can eat and drink, what are you worried about?”

Huo Xian replied, “I’m afraid you’ll be thirsty, afraid you’ll be hungry, afraid you’ll be cold, afraid you’ll be hot, afraid you’ll have too little to do, afraid you’ll have too much to do… and so on.”

Zheng Yan: “…” <<less

Adin Almarx, the protagonist, who’s eager to fulfill a past "promise," strives to become the strongest as soon as possible. However, his intense determination leads... more>> him to collapse from exhaustion during his training. At this moment, a beautiful S-rank mentor, deeply enamored and overly protective of Adin, prevents him from embarking on any quests. Thus begins a romantic comedy fantasy, where the protagonist navigates the challenges of training and affection under the watchful eye of his doting mentor. <<less

A salaryman and a high school girl live together. Between them, this and that happens.... more>>

This is the series’ first collection of short stories, featuring unpublished works and new writings! Enjoy episodes of cozy living with Sayu, along with significantly expanded new stories about Gotou, Mishima, Kanda, and Asami. <<less

Many years later, facing the cover reporter of Time magazine, Yi Jiayi would recall the distant afternoon when the head of the serious crime unit took her to see the body...... more>>

At that moment, she heard the wails of the deceased, saw the face of the mu*derer, and gained the ability to mentally revisit the crime scene.

From then on, Hong Kong had one less civilian policewoman who spent her time gossiping over tea and dating after work, and gained a shining star in the police force who solved every case she encountered.

Head of Serious Crime Unit: How did you know he was the mu*derer!?

Yi Jiayi: Because it was a rainy night (omitting the reasoning process, 800 words), so there is only one truth...

The mu*derer trembled, his face turned pale, speechless, surrendered, and resigned himself to his fate.

Yi Jiayi thought: I'm sorry, all of the above was made up.

As the saying goes, explanation is just a cover-up, and a cover-up is just storytelling!

Solving a case is like solving a math problem; others derive conclusions based on known conditions.

She just knows the answer directly, and the process of solving the problem relies entirely on fabrication...

Acting, pretending to be a detective, deceiving the mu*derer... resorting to all sorts of extremes, it's really difficult!

...

Ming Pao Reporter: The police force in Hong Kong calls you "Female Zhuge", saying you are both intelligent and close to supernatural. What do you think, Officer Yi?

Yi Jiayi: Haha, I'm just an (extraordinary) ordinary person.

Reporter: It's said that your home was vandalized by two thugs, and even the Flying Tigers were mobilized.

Yi Jiayi: Haha, that's just the daily routine of righteous officers protecting ordinary citizens.

Hong Kong Daily Reporter: It's rumored that the sons of Hong Kong's wealthiest, the rising young stars, and... are all pursuing you? Which one do you prefer?

Yi Jiayi shivered at the thought of the wrath of the Jealous King, not daring to be careless. She sat up straight, facing the camera, and said firmly:

"It's all rumors! As a detective dedicated to the cause of justice, my only concern is to uncover the real culprit and ensure the safety of the citizens. I have no time for romantic affairs." <<less

Baek Woo-Jin, the youngest son of a renowned swordsman family, had no innate talent or aura for swordsmanship, but he worked harder than anyone else.... more>> Despite being disowned by his family and meeting a miserable end, he becomes the owner of the magic sword and regresses back 10 years, determined to bring down his family. <<less

From school uniforms to wedding gowns, a love that turned into nothing overnight, the betrayal of her boyfriend left Song Yu in despair.... more>>

Watching the head of the serious crime unit talking to someone at the crime scene, she had a new idea.

If she couldn’t be his wife, then she would be his stepmother.

He had once shielded her from a knife, helped her at work, and always protected her in dangerous situations. He was mature, stable, restrained, and had never been rumored to be involved with anyone else.

Why not—

Wiping away her tears, she walked over…

At first, she pursued him with a mindset of revenge, but as the days of chasing him went by, she gradually found herself falling in love with this man.

1v1, non-virg*n, police, abstinent boyfriend, girlfriend with a love-struck brain, ex-boyfriend who is truly a crematorium that doesn’t recycle, plot with mature content (not recommended for those solely seeking mature content) <<less