Jian Mi, a natural enchantress, possesses coquettish allure and true beauty. Betrayed by a scumbag, she seeks refuge with the scumbag’s younger uncle. To the outside world, Jian Mi appears delicate and gentle—a docile and virtuous flower. However, only Xing Zheng knows her true nature: hypocritical, greedy, and adept at wearing an extremely glamorous and arrogant facade that bewitches hearts.... more>>

But Jian Mi is aware of her own madness. She is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals, even if it means ensnaring Xing Zheng in her web of allure. What she doesn’t realize is that Xing Zheng is equally unhinged. A born tyrant, he is ruthless and desireless—a master manipulator of hearts. From his seat of arrogance, he orchestrates the chessboard of life, with everyone else as mere pawns. When Jian Mi attempts to break free, she discovers that Xing Zheng has already woven a tight and unyielding spider’s web, capturing her firmly within its threads. <<less

The Descent of the Dragon Tower.... more>>

A young man refines the nine Dragon Emperors, cultivates the invincible Dragon Body of eternal glory.

Slays the emperors of myriad heavens, gods, and demons alike, defying gods and Buddhas.

Invincible across nine thousand realms! <<less

Female Lead: I choose the second male lead!... more>>

[Several stories of second male leads rising to prominence.]

[None of these stories should be associated with any novel, dedicated to all the second male leads I've loved over the years.]

The first story: Tsundere Emperor Dog × Salted Fish Queen

The second story: Loyal Sweetheart Voice Assassin × Pig-Raising Expert with Full Life Skills Soft Sister

The third story: Evolved Monster Man × Hotpot-Flavored Little White Dragon Big Sister

The fourth story: Natural Idol Who Traveled Through Time × Bickering Poison Ivy from Another Time

The fifth story: Cross-Dressing Boss with Great Skills × Thick-Skinned Chatterbox Making Do

The sixth story: Tribe Chief of the 'It's Actually Good' Tribe × Reborn Princess Engaged for Peace

The seventh story: Aloof Scholarly Childhood Friend Brother × Hard Boss with a Horror Movie Aura <<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

“Are you… Are you… Su Wenrou?”... more>>

“Heh… Who said that? Please call me… Su, the Great Demon King!”

When gentle Su disappears, the witch Su awakens, with a personality reversal: how she will conquer the world.

A certain man looked at the woman in a white dress in confusion and asked, “Who are you?”

A timid fake innocent replied, “I… I am Su Wenrou…”

The next day, the same man looked at the dark female Asura dressed in black, who was leaping and scaling walls, and he grabbed her shoulder, gazing at her resolute masked face, “You are Su Wenrou.”

A certain real witch smirked, “Heh… do you guess if I am Su Wenrou?”

A dual-personality female protagonist, a demure rabbit in public and a dominator of the universe as the Demon Queen behind closed doors. [A non-traditional historical romance, blending the past with the present, with a twist and turn of roles…] <<less

I am a swindler. ... more>>

On the gambling table, I am a master of deception.

However, I want to use my experience to tell you a simple truth - stay away from gambling.

Because in gambling, nine out of ten times it's a scam, and ten out of ten times you will lose! <<less

A long time ago, there was a kingdom where beastmen who were persecuted by humans lived together. The lion king who ruled the country was... more>> a strong, kind and brave king who was admired by everyone. One day, humans break their promise and attack. The Lion King stands alone in front of a large army in order to let the people escape. *Beast people of various animals such as lion beast people, dragon people, rabbit beast people, etc. will appear. Participation work in the voluntary project "Beastman Spring Love Festival" sponsored by Nekojyarashima. <<less

"I don't like you... I refuse!" Jiang Che's confession failed, he didn't get into university, his life took a downturn...... more>>

An accident allowed him to be reborn back to the eve of his high school entrance exam at the age of eighteen. Standing at the crossroads of fate once again. This time, Jiang Che chose not to be a such kiss arse anymore.

But after Jiang Che left, Su Rongyin, the school beauty who rejected his confession, chased after him.

"Jiang Che, why are you ignoring me?" "Jiang Che, can we still be friends?" "Jiang Che, I was wrong, I actually like you, I accept your confession..." <<less

There’s a game called “Sword and Legions.” It’s a war game in the strategy simulation and RPG genre. I got really hooked on this game, and I think I’ve been playing it exclusively for the past few years.... more>>

And today, as part of my daily routine, I started playing Legions again, intending to start another loop play, which must be like the umpteenth time by now… But the next moment, I found myself seated on a throne, clad in armor. WHY?

I was freaking out, but then I realized that I was in a castle, which turned out to be the base in Legions. Did I end up in the game world?

No way, that’s just crazy!

I screamed in the throne room, and suddenly, someone jumped into the room—it was a character I edited in the game…

This is the story of a fool who, armed with abilities gained from loop plays and the unwavering loyalty of edited characters, decides to go on a conquering spree, becoming the Supreme Ruler! <<less

"I don’t need anything else. I just want to love you, that’s all."... more>>

Kang Taejoon, a man who believes love is everything in life.

“Everything I love dies. So, I’ll do everything but love.”

Baek Seorin, a woman who believes love is a curse. Taejoon reunites with his first love Seorin, who once cruelly tore his heart apart, after 8 years! Seorin has to take Taejoon’s hand to save her company, but he demands marriage in return.

“I wasn’t hot enough to melt you back then. But now, I’m more than hot enough.”

The lethal temptation of the first man reappears! <<less

Batman: "You can't deny that your brother, Superman, brought about Zod. The two of them battled and nearly destroyed half of Metropolis. Countless people perished in that disaster—do you want to take a look at the list of casualties that could drown a person?"... more>>

David: "He was adopted."

The Flash: "Why don't you step up like your brother and lead the heroes on the front lines to protect the world?"

David: "I don't possess the same kind of power as he does."

Wonder Woman: "Are you saying that when Superman was punched by Doomsday, you would've gone up there and given Darkseid a round of military combat?"

...

Transcending into the DC world, David finds himself becoming the newborn son of Superman's foster parents, gaining the Thanos template at birth. Moreover, by influencing the emotions of plot characters, he can accelerate the fusion of templates and unlock new ones?

The Hephaestus template—loaded. The template of a million stellar sentinels—loaded! The template of the divine Celestial Arbiter Arithm—complete Phoenix Force template, Golden Planet Devourer template... <<less

One day, a "Reality Rift" occurred in the holy city of Akiba!
The invasion of interdimensional people, space-time pirates, and science gangs was about to begin!... more>>

And then a beautiful superheroine stood up to the crisis in Akihabara.
An epic tale of superheroines in Akihabara, the sacred land of Otaku.

The 114th episode of this Young Adult fiction is "The Reason She Wears Fishnet Tights ". Now then, during a popular magic show in Akihabara, a magician disappears and is found dead.

As the magic industry's grudges, a suspicious ex-boyfriend, an even more suspicious magic designers emerge, the Otaku's desire for fame comes to the surface in a hilarious way... <<less

A dungeon appeared in the backyard of my house. A peculiar hole, certainly not large enough to be what one generally considers to be fitting... more>> of an entrance to a dungeon. Let's explore, shall we? <<less

There was this boy in her youth who stole her heart completely. But for almost ten years, her feelings were a one-way street. Every time... more>> Li Yingze glanced back, it was never for her. <<less

"Kenzo, a skilled assassin in ancient Japan, falls in love with Princess Akemi, forbidden by her tyrannical father, the king. Their secret love blossoms,... more>> but they are separated when the king's soldiers capture Akemi. Kenzo embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her, and after overcoming numerous challenges, they are reunited. Together, they escape the king's grasp, vowing to forge their own destiny filled with love and freedom." <<less

Odor Analyst... more>>

Born with an extraordinary sense of smell.

Kim Yong-nae is a regular (NOT HIS FACE) government employee.

“Tell me, what do I smell?”

“You smell handsome.”

While helping the police narcotics unit, Yongnae infiltrates a hotel where drugs are being manufactured.

The detective on the scene is strikingly handsome, but...

“If you smell like this, I can smell you from 10 kilometers away.”

“That's a bit too much.”

His odor.

Turns out he's not a detective, but a member of a criminal organization involved in drug cases. His organization needs his sense of smell.

“Even if he stinks, I like his smell.”

Because he's handsome.

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Kim Yong Nae, an odor analysis agent for the Jeollabuk-do Provincial Office, was living an ordinary life.

On a business trip to Seoul, he accidentally becomes involved in a police investigation....

He falls in love with Detective Park's handsome face and continues to think about him even after returning home.

But that man isn't Detective Park, he's a member of a criminal organization!

To make matters worse, when Yong-nae visits Seoul again to explain the crime scene, she is kidnapped by the man's organization.

A crime thriller with a spoonful of comedy about an ordinary goofy civil servant who solves crimes with a sense of smell so good it could be considered a superpower. <<less

Chun Xin and everyone in her class transmigrated into a self-cultivation book together.... more>>

Like her classmates, she should have become a powerful foreign aid for the male protagonist to fight the villain, but—somehow everyone in her class had spiritual roots, except for her.

*

System: disgust.jpg

Chun Xin: Exactly, let me go back home!

System: No, you can only go back after killing the villain~

Chun Xin collapses: I don’t even have the power to tie a chicken, what should I do?

System: I can teach you the fox clan’s charm technique, which doesn’t require spiritual power.

Chun Xin: …

*

Because she had no spiritual roots, Chun Xin lived a life of salted fish* with a peace of mind. All her classmates practice hard and went through a blood-soaked fight. Their lives were in danger every day.

Until one day, she rescued a dirty black cat covered in blood.

After picking up the cat, strange things kept happening around her.

The man who harassed her threw his body on the street the next day.

A wealthy businessman who tried to marry her as a concubine met his maker unexpectedly.

The cultivator who wanted to use her as medicine was exterminated.

*

People believed that Chun Xin did it. They looked at her with fear.

Chun Xin innocently hugged the cat tightly and denied it three times: “Not me, I didn’t, don’t talk nonsense!”

The black cat nestled comfortably in her arms and yawned lazily.

*Salted fish is a metaphor for a corpse, but can now mean people who have no intention of doing anything

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Even if the whole world has failed her,... more>>

There is still Shen Run,

He will not fail her.

This experienced man,

Has experienced many things,

Has seen all the flourishing blossom and neon lights,

Picked one whose heart is like rock and unscrupulous.

The little girl,

Like a delicate flower,

Need careful care,

So that she will not be crushed.

She used to be kept in someone else’s vase,

When he wants to admire, he has to think hard for excuses for a visit.

Now that she has been transplanted into his garden,

Give her fertile soil, rain and dew,

Let her grow as she pleases,

All he wants is to see her from time to time. <<less

The path of cultivation from scratch.... more>>

Under the disguise of being a playboy.

He is actually the boss behind the largest assassin organization——Misty Rain Tower.

Aiming for the world! <<less

The kingdom boasted a hero and formidable leader of the demon extermination force, Valen Rudwick. Amidst the chaos of battle, he tried to rescue a woman from a demon attack, only to be struck on the back of his head…... more>>

Unbeknownst to him, the woman he saved was not just any civilian but a succubus.

When Valen regained consciousness, he found himself not on the bloody battlefield but in a wedding hall within the demon realm.

“I am Argentine. And you are?”

“Do you think I’ll tell my name to a filthy demon like you?”

Weary from the prolonged wars, the demons proposed a political marriage to him. The absurd condition? It would last until Argentine, whom Valen saved, became pregnant with his child.

The idea of a child with demon blood repulsed him to the core. But pushed to his limits, Valen reluctantly agreed to their proposal.

“Let’s cease these charades and focus on what needs to be done. It’ll be better for both of us,” he growled.

“I want to give you time to accept…”

“Should I give not only my body but also my mind? Will that strengthen my ‘essence’?”

Valen was disgusted by the demons’ hypocrisy. He had intended to leave the demon realm as soon as the succubus bore a child.

“Whether you call for me or come to me, it’s up to you,” he said.

“…”

“I’ll do my da!mned best to give you my seed.”

Valen, the human warrior who despises demons, and Argentine, the demon king who sought peace through a child.

Can the demon realm truly find peace? <<less

The retired hero Chen Ai, at the border of the empire, opened a small hotel. He thought he would spend his life peacefully. Little did he know that as soon as the hotel opened, he would encounter a formidable adversary in life!... more>>

“Daring to open a hotel right across from mine, how long do you think your place will survive?” Standing before the hero was an exquisitely beautiful elven girl, along with her invincible five-star hotel. A rookie in the service industry faces off against the devil.

Could opening a shop really lead to bankruptcy?! Fear not! In the name of a hero, I swear that in the end, I will turn you into my maid! A yuri elf, a former lover, an ice-cold imperial princess, and a loli with animal ears. <<less

Li Feng, who had been reborn and found himself in the Marvel universe, not only had the remarkable fortune of activating a unique system but also achieved a life of opulence as a top director. ... more>>

To top it all off, he had the privilege of marrying a breathtakingly beautiful wife—the White Queen herself.

His life in this new world was anything but ordinary, and the possibilities were endless.

With the power of his system at his fingertips, Li Feng had embarked on a journey of acquiring extraordinary abilities and knowledge. <<less

Stigmata (聖痕): A mark on the body, particularly one with religious significance.... more>>

Sion, who lost his memory after a horrific massacre in his childhood village, lived as a Novice Priest at a temple in a neighboring village, hoping for a peaceful life. However, after saving High Priest Parvellone by chance, he was invited to Zeon, the capital of the Holy Kingdom.

Five years later, Sion is imprisoned in an underground dungeon for possessing "something he shouldn't have." He endures brutal torture by Holy King Siennas and discovers Parvellone's betrayal, leading to his death.

However, in the next instant, Sion wakes up in the body of none other than Siennas, on the day of the Holy King's coronation five years ago... <<less