Ye Er first saw that female zerg in an advertis**ent. He was cheap, and significantly damaged, with only a pair of golden eyes that remained beautiful.... more>>

Later, when he saw him again, it was in the female s*ave exchange live broadcast, where he was trampled, his spine crushed, shamelessly humiliated, his eyes silently enduring the pain and embarrassment. Yet, he shed not even a single teardrop.

Later on, Ye Er picked up that dying female zerg back home.

Nursing the female zerg back to health was like repairing an old, rusty machine. He was severely mutilated, had lost his bone wings, was blinded in one eye, and had his legs broken, unable to walk.

Broken and tattered, completely lacking in value, silent yet sharp.

Ye Er cared for him like a stray dog he had picked up, changing bandages, feeding, caressing his head to appease, turning on the lights at night to drive away spasms and nightmares… striving to be a qualified keeper.

However, after continuous nursing, the female zerg who unknowingly grew powerful and returned to the peak of power, surrounded him with his newly grown bone wings, gently and cautiously with matchless devotion.

Five years after the war ended, the empire and the military welcomed back their “sacrificed” general, leading to a strong reshuffle, resulting in the dismissal of numerous noble military officers.

On the surface, the scene was of foul wind and blood rain, with fear and trepidation.

While the media was subtly pointing fingers at the arrogant and cold-blooded tyrant, the tyrant was wearing a soft pink warm apron, skillfully baking matcha cookies with a gentle expression as he called Ye Er to wash his hands before eating.

No one could have imagined that during the day, the general, who was violent and unparalleled, skillfully tearing mechas apart on the military training ground—

Would obediently open up his heart completely with his own hands, trembling all over, his eyes red and moist from being bullied, hoarsely voicing his forbearing affection.

“Only you can do anything to me.” <<less

Crown Prince Qi Xiao was born into nobility, but since the emperor is not his biological father, he faces constant schemes and machinations. The heir of Lingnan, Bairen, is forced to enter the capital as a hostage for the sake of his people.... more>>

Having experienced similar struggles, the crown prince immediately takes an interest in the outwardly strong hostage prince. Using every possible method—whether through coercion or enticement—he spares no effort to conquer both his body and mind. Gradually, the heir falls for the prince’s forceful yet tender tactics.

This is a story of a cunning and twisted prince whose relentless pursuit finally wins over the heart of the hostage prince. It also tells of an ill-fated crown prince's path to revenge, as he ascends step by step to the throne. The crown prince steadily conquers the hostage prince, a tale of nurturing + doting affection. <<less

Throughout my life, I had selfishly pursued my own goals, only to find in the end that I was left with nothing.... more>>

But the day I decided to act for the sake of others, a new chapter began to unfold in my life.

“Hyeona, do you know how to play the violin?” my grandfather asked in a very affectionate voice. His eyes filled with anticipation. There I stood with a violin in hand, amidst a gathering of the heirs of the wealthy chaebols.

Whether by fate or chance, I raised the bow and placed it upon the strings.

And it was at that moment when the winter movement of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons came to life.

As I played the violin, the audience erupted in cheers and experienced a sense of awe from my performance.

This is the story of a young maestro who would move the world around him. <<less

In the Academy, where magic reigns supreme, I stand apart as the sole practitioner of the world's greatest martial arts.

She is the daughter of a billionaire businessman, the youngest daughter of the family. But she was framed by her own elder sister and sent to hell, getting a new chance at life.... more>>

Born again, her lips curved into an indifferent smile; her eyes opened, looking like the surging seas. With her own hands, she sent the head of her family to heaven. Everyone witnessed her massacre effortlessly having reincarnated into another body, until there was no trace of anything, like a masterstroke.

Turning around to raise her small face which makes people’s hearts move, she headed home to ‘affectionately chat’ with her widely renowned older sister!

Her elder brother is indifferent, heartless, sitting on the mountain and watching two tigers fight. Her father is vicious and merciless, shrewd to unseen depths.

In the centre of UAE is it’s golden city; in the middle of this city’s most arrogant wealthy aristocrats, is the small, gullible and pitiful her. Everyone thinks that when she goes home, it will be as if the sheep entering the lion’s mouth, but who would have thought that it would turn out to be the cat teasing the lion? What is called ‘to crushingly ruin’?

She let her motherland up and down learn the four characters well – jì jīng sì zuò! (Someone having astonishing skill.)

Stepping on blood, welcoming amazement from everywhere, in this oil-rich, powerful empire, she held the authority of the imperial power in the palm of her hand.

During the feast of the treaty of allied countries, she only considered it to be an amus**ent. But who would have thought she would provoke that high up above, brilliant yet reserved man?

Ze—

Somewhere a woman curls her lip. A mountain doesn’t accommodate two tigers and a country doesn’t accommodate two lions. Her man who always has a cold look but still wants to provoke her, for this man, she has a little interest! <<less

Sakurada; a Japanese coastal town facing the Pacific Ocean. Although publicly, it has very little to its name, the nearly half of its population holding... more>> some sort of special ability know the town to be more than just a dot on the map. The special abilities granted in Sakurada range from slight conveniences to world-altering power, and the balance is held in place by the domineering Administration Bureau. Follow Kei and Haruki, two first-year high schoolers, as they take on missions from the Administration Bureau through their high school’s Service Club. Their unique combination of powers allows them to take on many challenges, and the connections they make along the way might just open the door for plans greater than the pair could have ever imagined. <<less

A figure strolled along a trail, taking in the beauty of the flowers. Wherever she went, mu*ders seemed to follow in her wake.... more>>

She sought out a secluded spot under a crooked peach tree, closing her eyes to rest.

Out of the blue, a bundle came flying over a towering wall, and landed squarely into her arms.

She unwrapped the bundle revealing a freshly severed human head.

“Amituofo.”

Standing on her tiptoes, she steadily placed the head on the branches of the peach tree. Then she flapped her clothes, and airily departed from the scene. <<less

“I don’t care about how people in this world live, whether they have something to eat, whether they can wear warm clothes, whether they have dreams and hope. “I don’t care what they love or hate.”... more>>

“It’s just that if you want to go above the sky, you need a complete system of advanced technology, a whole set of related research institutes, the most advanced science laboratories, and a big government that can coordinate all sectors.” It would require tens of thousands of different auxiliary manufacturers to supply the best components, millions of high-level intellectuals to contribute their minds to this purpose, and countless numbers of wealthy people who dedicate their wealth until the end.” “In short, it would take an abundance of resources from the world and a great civilization to accomplish it.”

— Ian

a world reborn from the ruins.

an era that is coming to an end.

A group of prisoners of fate fighting for power and wealth on the land.

A young man is staring at the sky.

Prisoners of fate are looking out of the windows of fate, and most of them are only looking at the ground.

Only one is looking up at the stars. <<less

By chance, the poor examinee Zhang Ping encountered Assistant Minister of Rites, Lan Jue – the two became attached since then.... more>>

Zhang Ping, who likes to solve cases, solved numerous mu*ders, with the erudite Lan Jue providing him with much help.

The prelude revolves around Zhang Ping’s flamboyant life from a poor scholar to a Prime Minister. Knowledgeable on the ways of officials, Lan Jue, who’d always only cared about saving his own skin, found his manner and life gradually changing soundlessly… <<less

One day, Kwon Taeha approached the casino VIP dealer Joo Hawon, who had four billion won in debt. On the condition of paying off his debts, Kwon Taeha offered Joo Hawon to work under him.... more>>

The deposit would be two million won at first, and the other two million would be paid if the work was done perfectly, but Joo Hawon didn't exactly know what this man's purpose was. Hiding their objectives, they held each other's hands, but their emotions were dragged into it and got entangled... <<less

This is a story of two men, with completely different backgrounds and ideologies, whose lives were suddenly bound to one another by the Peerless Bead. When one person gets injured, the other will share the damage. When one person feels sad, the other will sense what he feels. When one person is in trouble, the other can be summoned over to help him out. Follow them on their journey of constantly bickering, escaping, growing stronger and watch as they turn from enemies to best friends.... more>>

Summary from the physical book (Volume 1):

An “Enforcer of Law” meets a “Blessed One”.
One is reserved and serious while the other is active and playful.
One leads a life full of hardship while the other leads a life free of worry.
Will they become enemies or friends?

With the sudden appearance of the Peerless Bead, their fates were intertwined.
Was this a sign of good luck or the beginning of a misfortune?

Summary from the web novel:

Fa Hua is the most outstanding prodigy from the Magic Domain. He lives in the Magic Domain, upholds law and order, has etiquette and is well-mannered, is an expert at commanding, and controls the power of the Codex.

Lan Ge is the most outstanding prodigy from the Blue Domain. He lives in the Blue Domain, advocates freedom, lives as a free soul, is an expert at battling, and controls the power of the Elements.

The people from the Magic Domain believe that humans are descendants of the Gods. During the ancient times, they received the blessings of the Codex, which allowed them to create and uphold law and order.

The people from the Blue Domain believe that humans are naturally born to be pampered. They were favoured by nature and obtained the power of the Six Major Elements — water, fire, earth, wind, light and darkness. They believe strongly in having freedom.

Although both Domains were made up of humans, their mindsets were highly conflicting, causing them to be in a constant state of half-confrontation and half-cooperation. Whenever they were attacked by other non-human tribes, they would work together to fight against their common enemy. But when there were no external threats present, they refused to tolerate one another.

Given these huge conflicts between their Domains, it was only by chance of a risky adventure that Fa Hua and Lan Ge crossed paths. Through a serendipitous encounter, they were both bound together by a mysterious contract that allowed them to share the same fate. With this contract, they were granted the ability to call upon each other’s powers…

Note: This is a double male protagonist novel, with no romance (only bromance). <<less

The arrogant and troublesome Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, who caused chaos in the court for eight years, has passed away. She met her demise on the very day the new emperor ascended the throne, with blood flowing from her seven orifices, a horrifying sight.... more>>

The officials rejoiced, and the people celebrated: Evil meets its just end! Good riddance!

However, on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang resurrected her soul, reincarnating as the Fourth Miss of the Bai Family.

What? This Fourth Miss Bai is a fool? Helpless and without support? And now, she's even the target of a forced marriage?

Huaiyu slammed the table and stood up: "This is absolutely outrageous!"

Engaging in a battle of wits, rallying the masses, and with Princess Danyang's presence, who dares to challenge the fate of this fool?

But, who could tell her why crossing a wall would lead her to encounter Prince Ziyan, Jiang Xuanjin?

...

“Has your highness ever loved someone?”

“I have.”

“How did you love her?”

“In the beginning, I tried everything in my power to destroy her soul.”

In the end, he exhausted all means, just wishing that she would succeed. <<less

Ai Wei, both beautiful and smart, is the most beloved daughter of the Marquis. However, God punishes her unfortunate love for her illegimate brother, Ai Xian, by throwing her back into ancient Egypt using a strange serpentine bracelet that is engraved with a three-thousand-year-old love oath.... more>>

In ancient Egypt is Ramesses II, the great regent prince and the heir to the throne. When he meets her, everything begins to change, including his fate. <<less

Knock on the coffin,... more>>

and ask three questions.

The first, to ask of its sacred past,

Next, to ask of its predestined path,

Then at last, to ask for its place of rest.

Just one more drink;

Would you be my guest? <<less

What do unmarried women need most?... more>>

A Powerful family? Higher Education? A Close Friend?

No, it's money.

Ines Elrdin is a successful investor.
She has the ability to see the misfortune of the people who come in contact with her.

One day, while she chased money with the ability to see other people's misfortune, it suddenly disappeared!

In order to regain her ability, she must come in contact with Callard Arcidion. the master of the magic sword.

"I found it, my luck."

And thus, Ines' obsession with Callard begins...

Just in time, a proposal is sent from the Marquis of Arcidion.

"Please marry me!"

The person who sent the proposal was none other than Callard's younger brother.

"When would be a good date for the engagement?”

"If the Lady doesn't mind, I'd like to get married right away…..”

Ines tapped the armrest with her fan.

"The person I want to be engaged to."

Ines nodded at Callard, who was sitting far away.

"It’s not you, but your brother." <<less

Story of Girl who suffered from the "Lost Decade" of Japanese History reincarnated in A game which is similar but different

Quick transmigration + heroine + book transmigration + one-on-one sweet pet)
Feng Xi, the boss of the last century, was so sad after losing her love, that she traveled through the book to the world of the heroine in her sleep. Here, women are in charge of the outside world, men are in charge of the inside, women are the worshipers, and men are the wives and daughters. The most surprising thing is that even children are not born with women.
This is simply a woman's paradise! A man is willing to endure thousands of years of suffering for her lover, and he has been displaced for ten generations. The friendship is really rare. Since... more>> she wants to complete the task, then she will give him the exclusive favor for ten lifetimes and help him reach consummation.

Everyone said that the red cinnabar on his forehead was an ominous omen, but she regarded it like a jewel. The ominous thing in the eyes of others is the white moonlight in her eyes and the cinnabar mole in her heart.

But... why? The woman who had been scolded by her thousands of times for causing him to suffer for thousands of years was actually her former self! Regardless of his identity, Nan Jun bravely climbed up to the top of Qiao Yun's wall, and sneaked a look inside. Hearing the movement, Qiao Yun hugged the broom, boldly approached the black shadow, and pretended to be calm with a trembling body, and said, "Where...where is the thief?" After a moment of silence, a familiar voice sounded: "The heart thief !" The broom in his hand fell in response... <<less

The story begins with Shen Miao having been married twice with two ex-husbands. If you think that the story will be old-fashion revolving around the rivalry and jealousy of the two ex-husbands, then you are wrong. The story is really sweet and funny, with many twists and turns in the plot . It turned out that the two ex-husbands are actually staging a play together with a motive. Thus, Shen Miao who is clueless about it from beginning to end is in fact performing a monologue as no one gave her a script beforehand.... more>>

True feelings?

Fake feelings?

Who took advantage of her?

Who often protect her?

Who is willing to wait five years for her?

Who is willing to give up the throne for her? <<less

Upon the vast land of the twelve dynasties, eight immortal sects stood, lofty and firm.... more>>

Under the guidance of the eldest apprentice Bai Li Shu, the young disciples of Jiu Xuan Sect step onto the Black-plumed Light Vessel, and from there, the era’s repeating secrets began to unfold.

The Savage Era’s passing, the era of Chaos’ ancient kings, and the Ten Thousand Immortals Era’s lapse……

The archaic war once again repeated itself in a new era, and the people holding blades and swords walk onto history’s battlefield behind the scenes. <<less

Most sequels to the game were worse than their predecessors.... more>>

I just wanted to see a hidden happy ending, but

now I have to follow the love line at the Academy─

For her happiness, please protect her with all the love that exists. <<less

When I was young, I was possessed as an extra villain and married the male lead, who eventually killed me.... more>>

To avoid the death flag, I tried not to get involved with him.

“Hey, why is it so cold in here?”

I changed my mind when I saw a very poor duke who had no money to lose.

Either way, I have to wait five years before I can divorce him.

In the meantime, let’s save the family, raise the male lead well, and get a divorce from the alimony!

“Is there anything you want?”

“Anything I want?”

“Yes! Anything!”

“Then can you buy me a sister?”

“What? Me?”

But my little husband was so gentle that he felt lovely and cute.

But my divine beast warned me that there was something…

[Master, that kid is dangerous.]
“It’s alright, Blackie.”
[What if you regret it later?]
Maybe it was my stubbornness…

‘It’s because I have to protect you.’

I wanted to believe in the boy who only looked at me. <<less

System: Want to live? Want to recover from illness? Want to change Da Zhou’s fate? You only need 998 points to redeem a package guaranteed to cure all diseases and strengthen the body! You don’t need 2400 points, also don’t need 1200 points only 998 points. You won’t suffer losses or be fooled! Welcome to the system of the king of the dead…..... more>>

Ji Jinrong: This name does not sound very auspicious

System: Don’t pay attention to these details /(ToT)/ ~~

Ji Jinrong killed all his brothers. At the age of thirteen, he dragged his sick body to the throne and worked conscientiously as a puppet emperor in the hands of the courtiers and eunuchs. Everyone says that the great general Wei Tingjun has wild ambitions, and is intentionally revolting. However, Ji Jinrong felt that Wei Tingjun was not staring at the throne but at him, who was sat on the throne!

Ji Jinrong carefully tempted: “If I die you can be the emperor.”

Wei Tingjun: “You dare die, I’ll have everyone buried with you!”

Ji Jinrong: “…..”

See, it wasn’t his misconception.

So even if it was to just tie the head of the wolf, he (JYR) won’t die easily.

Ji Jinrong: It’s getting cold, its time to ruin the country. I (imperial) have to go back and look for (tie) the great general! <<less

A serious accident caused the protagonist’s brain to have an unusual mutation. This changed the brain development that it opened the door to a mysterious universe. Not only he obtained a ‘god-like’ powerful telekinetic control and mental perception, he also had an abnormal analysis and memory capability comparable to super computer. Having such super brain, his rough life began.... more>>

Brain development progress 10%…….20%……50%….80%…. …100% <<less

[Fake gentle and sickly but truly cunning and shrewd seme x cold and aloof high flower of the peak but actually tsundere and pure love uke]... more>>

Shi Cun Jin is a renowned novelist.

On the night after discussing a major project, he closed his eyes and, upon opening them, transmigrated into a useless male zerg.

Shi Cun Jin: ?

The original novel had a bad ending, turning from HE (Happy End) to BE (Bad End).

To return, he must correct the plot, but the transmigration system is so weak that it went dormant, and Shi Cun Jin almost died the night he transmigrated.

Low-quality start + catastrophic beginning, if he dies... it counts for nothing! I just finished discussing a major project!

Rather than saving the plot, he should first figure out how to save himself!

Shi Cun Jin, merging his memories, found that the zerg world was culturally impoverished. So he picked up his old profession, livestreaming his writing on StarNet overnight, with a shockingly captivating title:

[My roommate always dresses very warmly. One day I came back early and unexpectedly discovered he has a tail hook?]

Passers-by female zerg: Wait, what?

Passers-by female Zerg: What?

Countless zergs were shocked and clicked into this livestream... No one left until the broadcast ended.

On the first night of the new account’s broadcast, it parachuted to the top of the rankings!

Shi Cun Jin’s one battle to fame, his bl warrior sweeping through the rugged zerg world!

More and more female zergs squatted in the livestream room, mocking and saying no male zerg would act this way! —Then straightforwardly tipping.

After [Roommate], the streamer launched the series [Colleague], [Doctor]... and other bl melodramatic novels that these single female zergs couldn’t resist and passionately pursued!

Everyone wanted to know who the streamer was! But no one could find out.

Until one day, the always punctual streamer posted a suspension notice:

[Involved in a hornet tribe war, StarNet unstable, pausing updates.]

Millions of female zergs waiting for the livestream: ???

The leaders of both sides secretly following the updates: ...

Ceasefire! Emergency ceasefire! First, get the teacher out!!

The civil war can be lost, but the dream and faith of single female zergs cannot die!!

*

—Even before sending the notice, Shi Cun Jin had already escaped danger.

Who would have thought that the wild and arrogant uke, whom the original author couldn’t control, secretly loved following melodramatic stories and had quietly become Shi Cun Jin’s top fan, willing to charge straight into the war zone to save his CP?

Now, the cool guy’s face was smeared with blood, his gaze dark and sinister, his expression terrifying.

But the hands holding the male zerg were trembling uncontrollably, their movements tight and anxious. Feeling uncomfortable, Shi Cun Jin struggled a bit.

Anushka immediately knelt on one knee, carefully holding his hand, trembling and stammering, “...No, don’t be afraid, I’m sorry, I’ll use the inhibitor right away.”

Shi Cun Jin couldn’t help but reach out and touch his golden hair.

——

Shi Cun Jin x Anushka

————

One-line Summary: I became a god in the zerg world through bl novels!

Theme: Self-reliance, never giving up. <<less

In the winter of three years ago, the first locked room mu*der in Japanese history was committed.... more>>

All of the evidence pointed to the defendant. It was certain they were guilty. And yet, they were found innocent and released. Why? Because the crime scene was a perfect locked room no one from the police or the prosecutor's office could solve.

"Since the room was locked, it was impossible for the defendant to have committed the mu*der. It's no different than if they had a perfect alibi." That was the argument of the defense, and that was the argument the judge sided with.

The ruling sent a ripple throughout Japanese society. No matter how suspicious you were or how much evidence you left behind, as long as you managed to create a locked room that no one could solve, you were immune from prosecution. With the common anti-mystery fiction talking point "there's no reason anyone would ever actually commit a locked room mu*der" completely overturned, the rate of locked room mu*ders in Japan skyrocketed.

When the police proved unable to deal with the surge of locked room crime, the Ministry of Justice published an official categorization of all known locked room tricks as an investigative aid. When that proved insufficient, Division Zero of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, a police division dedicated solely to solving locked rooms, was created. When that still proved insufficient, locked room detectives, private investigators specializing in locked rooms, were officially licensed by the state and authorized to participate in police investigations. Calling a locked room appraiser, someone specializing in searching buildings for secret passages, is now a common first step in criminal investigations.

On the other side of the spectrum, locked room agents, assassins and crime planners specializing in locked room mu*ders, have become some of the most notorious criminals in Japanese history, and even a cult worshiping the scenes of locked rooms as a way to purify the souls of the deceased has made rapid inroads into Japan.

The protagonist, Kasumi Kuzushiro, is an introverted, somewhat cynical high school student who loves mysteries. Kasumi often finds himself dragged along on bizarre journeys by his flighty childhood friend, Yozuki Asahina. Due to their staggeringly bad luck, these trips often leave them in the wrong place at the wrong time to be caught up in locked room mysteries. Fortunately, another of Kasumi's childhood friends, Shitsuri Mitsumura, is the greatest locked room expert in the world, and can always discover the truth.

Hm? How did a high school girl become the greatest locked room expert in the world?

It's simple.

She's...

Volume 1 was the grand prize winner of the 2022 This Mystery Is Amazing! awards. <<less