In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the gaming industry has seen an explosion in popularity. One of the most popular games ever released is Mystery Maker, a VR RPG where players can create baffling puzzles in a virtual space and challenge other players to solve them.... more>>

As a promotional stunt for the game's upcoming sequel, eight real life great detectives have been hand chosen by Kurata Chikage, executive director of MegalodonSoft, to challenge each other to a match in a demo of Mystery Maker 2. Among them are Kamo Touma, a magazine contributor well known for his investigative work overturning false convictions, and his wife's cousin Ryuuzen Yuki, a recently debuted mystery novelist.

However, on the day of the demo event, the detectives are all drugged. When they awaken, they find their smartwatches are locked to their wrists and they are shown videos of their families and loved ones being held hostage. They are contacted by a Gamemaster, who tells them that if they wish to save themselves and their families, they must play a death game called "Delicious Death for Detectives".

As scheduled, the eight of them will play Mystery Maker 2's demo, and the Detectives will challenge the mu*der puzzles created by the mu*derer. If the Detectives are not able to reveal the mu*derer and their tricks before the time limit, all players will be killed. However, if the mu*derer is exposed, both they and their hostages will be killed. And if a Detective makes an accusation but gets even the tiniest detail wrong, they will be mu*dered by the Gamemaster's secret accomplice, the Executioner.

Now the only way for the eight detectives to survive is to expose the mu*derer and Executioner lurking among them, even if they must risk their lives and those of their compatriots to do so.

Which is an especially big problem for Kamo, because he's the one who's been chosen as the mu*derer! <<less

My first meeting with him was in the hospital’s ICU.... more>>

Before I laid my eyes upon him, I thought that the legend of Snow White was simply a fairy tale. How could someone with hair dark as ebony, lips red as blood, and skin white as first snow exist in this world?

I began to believe in fairy tales that very day. <<less

Lee Juwon, the corrupt CEO of the hunter service company December. Juwon, who lived viciously because he was crazy for money, was trapped all alone in a Christmas Eve dungeon that suddenly appeared.... more>>

In there, Juwon sees the aftermath of his own death. Everyone was happy about Juwon’s death like it was Christmas. All except one person…

Kang Inheon, an S-class hunter belonging to December. He was kind to everyone and only cold to Juwon so, like everyone else, he thought he hated him. However, after Juwon died, Kang Inheon acted weirdly…?

Pretty tr*sh and Pretty Scrooge’s* dungeon escape

Note: The abbreviations of pretty tr*sh and pretty scrooge in korean is yesseu and yeseu, which sounds like yess and yes <<less

I lost my mother and got close to a certain girl in order to fill the hole in my heart. However, that girl passed away... more>> as well, leaving me with nothing but a strap. Time passed and my father got remarried, I got a new mother, older sister and a younger sister. In the beginning, everything was fine but with time, our relationship grew worse and worse. But I was fine because I had that strap with me! But then... <<less

Marduk, the general of Kassite, has a beautiful son. Belshazzar. He has become Hierogami, a holy harlot meant to serve the soldiers of the Lion Army. Forced by his son’s reckless actions, Marduk must make a decision – let his men ravage his beloved only child or claim Belshazzar for himself, committing the ultimate sin.... more>>

The tale of Belshazzar, a son with forbidden desires, and Marduk, the father trying to honour his late wife and save them both. Whose wish will Goddess Millita fulfill?

*Part of the author’s “in*est Short Story” collection but released on its own. <<less

“The lifespan of a butterfly is between three days and a month, and most butterflies only live for a week.”... more>>

“Like them, I have only a few months to live, maybe less.”

–

The first time Hu Die met Jing Yu, he thought she was a world-weary girl who committed su*cide.

The second time they met, he told Hu Die indifferently: “If you jump down again today, I’m not saving you again.”

Later, she told him: “Jing Yu, don’t feel sorry for me.”

Later, Jing Yu returned to the arena and won the glory that belonged to him.

Under the flashing lights, he suddenly remembered the girl’s voice, and said a nonsensical remark in front of thousands of people.

——”I’m not sad, I just think that at such a moment, it would be better if you’re here.”

“He is a whale swimming in the ocean. One day, a butterfly inadvertently broke into his frequency. That was the most beautiful moment in his life.” <<less

Professor System has issued a mission: to rescue the gentle, kind and tragic protagonist shou of the novel “The Exceptional Furnace”.... more>>

Song ‘Scholar-Tyrant’ Qingshi: “Don’t worry, Professor! I can definitely ensure the patient’s recovery!”

In the Immortal Realm:

Song Qingshi praised from the bottom of his heart: “My patient is the kindest and most beautiful little angel in the world.”

Yue Wuhuan quietly washed the blood from his hands and smiled softly: “En.”

Song Qingshi swore from the bottom of his heart: “As a doctor, I will never covet nor take advantage of my beautiful patient!”

Yue Wuhuan took full and complete advantage of the doctor and smiled softly: “En.”

Song Qingshi affirmed from the bottom of his heart: “Under my loving care, the patient will never be blackened!”

Yue Wuhuan secretly hid his monstrously evil thoughts and smiled softly: “En.”

At that inextinguishable summit, upon thousand and thousands of soul lamps, he sat on the god’s throne of white bone, guarding that piece of stone.

“You are the only one in this world who treats me tenderly.”

“And so, you are the only one I treat tenderly.”

Scholar-tyrant Song was absolutely delighted: “Professor! Can I get full marks?”

Professor System exploded: “You fool! You saved the wrong person!” <<less

This incident happened when Daiki, a second-year student attending a public high school, was about to celebrate the second anniversary of entering into a relationship with his childhood friend Reina, with whom he had confessed his feelings. ... more>>

The long and enjoyable days of summer vacation had ended, and a few days into the start of the second semester, on a day when Reina had arrived early to school for student council duties, Daiki, who had arrived at school alone, found a lost item while changing into indoor shoes at the shoe lockers near the front entrance of the school.

This event shattered their daily life and led to the unraveling of the relationships among childhood friends. <<less

One day, while Lin Chen read a book, Xing Cong Lian said to him, “You’re a psychologist. Can you help me find out what kind of person is suitable for me to marry?”... more>>

Lin Chen remembered telling him love was the most immeasurable thing in the world. Even psychologists couldn’t predict love, because its progress in two people’s lives had countless variables.

What variables?

Lin Chen thought, at the time, the first variable was: You’re just an ordinary police officer who liked eating crayfish at the stall with a bottle of beer. I didn’t know you were…

Or: I didn’t know when I fell in love with you or when you fell in love with me. <<less

I became the Villainess who died at the hands of her husband in the novel.... more>>

To be exact, as a supporting role who dies after being used by her father and brother as a tool for political marriage.

One day, my goddamn father crawled out and brought my fifth groom.

The problem is that he is the husband who will kill me, and is the best paladin in the north who will bring down my family in the future.

First of all, I have to find a way to live.

Before I find a way to save my sister-in-law,

In the original story, before I find a way to save my sister-in-law whom I was supposed to kill, there are many difficulties, such as my husband’s coldness, the northerners’ contempt and check, but if I seems harmless to the people here—

Won’t he save my life later on?

“I have a crush on you!”

So please save me! <<less

Nurse Bai Yan and Mayor’s assistant Kang Jian suddenly got married, but they realized that this was not a Cinderella and Prince storyline. He already had a lover in his arms, and there were political enemies watching from behind. Her mother-in-law regarded her as a thorn in her eye, while her father-in-law and her mother were old acquaintances. It was all very confusing. ... more>>

Later, Bai Yan stated: if you are a sparrow that accidentally becomes a phoenix, don’t take it too seriously, it’s just a legend.

One flower that never withers, one that stays fresh throughout the seasons in the river of time, one that shines in your purest years with its youth and beauty, and one that you remember with a gentle smile even as you age gracefully.

We’ve all had beautiful first loves.

There is always a most cherished memory hidden in our hearts.

Love is elusive, but marriage is very realistic.

Love is a matter between two people, but marriage is a matter between two families.

There are always various reasons why two people in love may not necessarily walk down the aisle together.

What should you do if you cannot marry the person you love?

After Kang Jian and Bai Yan broke up, their lives went through many ups and downs. The road of love was long and uncertain, and the hand of fate was unpredictable. Where would their love end up? Would they forget each other in the world or stay together through thick and thin?

Do you have a paper rose in your heart?

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Adapted into a Vietnamese Drama <<less

If you make it erect, I’ll let you live today.... more>>

While following Ki Junghoo to confess his feelings, Baek Yujin unexpectedly comes across a surprising scene. Having been caught both witnessing the scene and attempting to confess, Baek Yujin finds himself on the verge of being killed by Ki Junghoo, a mu*derer with whom he had an unrequited love, and in order to stay alive, Baek Yujin must follow his orders… <<less

For eight years, Ye Fei and Gu Ang, two alphas who raised their ranks in the military, were lovers and did everything together. But then, soon after their marriage, Gu Ang asked for divorce.... more>>

Unsure of the reasons why, Ye Fei became heartbroken.

Unknown to the two of them, they woke up soon after their divorce eight years in the past; back when they were freshman; back before they ever met; back before they loved one another.

Although the two of them have different views on being reborn, the main question is whether or not this world they were reborn in was exactly the same as their old world or not. Had they created a butterfly effect? Could they save the ones they had lost in those eight years? Were they still going to end up together?

Soon they would learn that not everything was the same…. Something was entirely different than their old world… And that was Gu Ang’s secondary gender. He was now, unknowingly, an omega. <<less

Gu Qingchi transmigrated into an insignificant cannon fodder. The author didn’t set any of the details of the cannon fodder’s character settings, so everything was randomly generated.... more>>

Then, somehow, he ended up becoming the most beautiful person in the entire novel.

However, it didn’t matter. As a cannon fodder with two sentences in the book i.e. Marriage & Divorce, he is unable to leave the barest trace in the world till the divorce! His existence was forgotten & he was left completely isolated.

Gorgeous beyond measure, after finishing the cannon fodder storyline, Gu Qingchi could debut by relying on his face alone.

When the well-known movie star’s love affair was exposed, his fans were furious and ready to take this guy down, but ended up being captivated by his beauty. <<less

I was 28 years old, single, and had a car accident that ended my short life…or so I thought.... more>>

When I woke up, I was a high school student again.

My only regret in my previous life was not confessing my love to my childhood friend, whom I thought was in love with me back then, so I confessed my love to her on the spur of the moment.

[Do you like me? There’s no way I’d go out with you.]

I was rejected.

I had no motivation to live my second life, so I made a promise to Mirai Natsuki, a girl who would commit su*cide in the near future.

[When you die, I will die with you.]

…

After a while, the promised day came.

I stood on the school's roof with Natsuki, and after revealing our innermost feelings to each other, we climb over the rooftop railing together.

――We hold each other’s hands gently.

After looking at the view before our feet, I look away from her face.

I realize I am not qualified to wipe the tears from her cheeks, and I regret what I had promised her…

Then I jumped off with Natsuki.

This time, I thought I could finally end my life.

But then, unexpected things happen―― <<less

The rebellious, rich second-generation Chi Xueyan was forced to go on a blind date for the 11th time. He cut straight to the chase: I have a hot temper, I snore when I sleep, and I haven’t deleted my countless exes. If you can accept it, we will get the marriage certificate on the spot.... more>>

The handsome man named He Qiao sat opposite him and was silent for a moment with a strange expression. Then he nodded and said he was a book transmigrator. He knew that Chi Xueyan was the supporting male villain in this novel role and would become the future marriage partner of the protagonist Lu Siyi. He gradually lost himself in an increasingly paranoid unrequited love, did all sorts of bad things and eventually died.

He Qiao couldn’t bear to see Chi Xueyan, who was still active and healthy, end up like that. Therefore, he proposed to marry Chi Xueyan to avoid the plot. In any case, he was a workaholic straight man who only wanted to use the information from the novel to develop his career for the benefit of the public.

Chi Xueyan heard this and suddenly realized: Use advance as a retreat and use the typical schizophrenic symptoms to scare off blind dates. This person was an expert.

He decisively remembered this trick and waved his hand to pay the bill as his token of appreciation.

Soon, Chi Xueyan ran into a handsome man who completely matched his aesthetics. Moreover, he didn’t hesitate to take the initiative to ask for the other person’s name and contact information.

As a result, the handsome man replied with an indifferent expression, “I am Lu Siyi.”

Chi Xueyan: “……!!!”

This name was too familiar.

Two weeks later, under the gazes of his relatives and friends, Chi Xueyan affectionately exchanged rings and kisses with his 11th blind date and the mysterious book transmigrator, He Qiao.

Initially, He Qiao was very wary of Chi Xueyan, the scheming and vicious villain of the novel. After the two of them cooperated to pretend to love each other and tricked their families into allowing them to get married smoothly, he planned to focus on his career and not interfere with the other person.

However, Chi Xueyan finally settled down from the chaos and started seriously studying the novel’s plot. He would occasionally come to the company to find He Qiao.

Unlike the arrogant and willful boss' wife that the employees imagined, Chi Xueyan mostly curled up on the sofa with a small blanket while quietly reflecting on his 2D life.

Occasionally, he would raise his head and ask, “Did Lu Siyi never like me at all?”

“…Yes.”

“He has no vision.” Chi Xueyan sneered and rolled over. “How did he become the male protagonist when you are obviously much better than him!”

He Qiao didn’t know why, but the investment plan in his hand suddenly became unsatisfactory.

What a scheming villain.

On the first anniversary of their agreed-upon wedding, He Qiao arranged the most romantic dinner and the brightest roses. He met Chi Xueyan’s blank eyes and finally asked the question he had been worrying about in his heart for a long time.

“You have a good temper and you sleep very quietly so…” He Qiao seemed casual. “Is it true that you haven’t deleted any of your exes?”

Chi Xueyan: “……”

What a scheming straight man. <<less

Yi Zhize, an elite lawyer who graduated from a renowned university of politics and law, is a hotshot in the A City legal circle. He is a handsome man with excellent practice and elegant taste, but his personality is indifferent and cold, a flower of the high mountains. In recent times, due to several bloody cases he has taken on, he has had a series of nightmares for several days in a row, triggering mental anxiety. Yi Zhize was introduced to psychiatrist Ou Tingyun by a friend. What he never imagined was that that afternoon's mundane first meeting would be the start of a lifetime of entanglement. Who has become the cure for who, and... more>> who has become the patient for whom?

"Zhize, shall I help you or shall you help yourself?"
"You, help me."
I sink into hypnosis.
"Tingyun, you...?"
"Shh, do as you're told."
You delve into seduction <<less

Fish cannot live without water.... more>>

She stared at the fish in his hand and said, “I’m like this fish.”

He put the fish back into the river and said to her, “Then I’ll be your water.”

Later, the water dried up.

The fish died. <<less

The one person that Mo Jingxuan hated more than anyone was Xiao Ying. He had grown up with him, but once they reached the age of twenty, Xiao Ying had imprisoned him and forcibly occupied him day and night. It was only once he was gone though, that Mo Jingxuan realized that the person who cared for him the most was Xiao Ying, despite him never returning the sentiments. ... more>>

So when he was deceived and framed by his half brother and his body was dumped in the forest, what made Mo Jingxuan the most resentful was not his trusted brother, but rather not being able to see Xiao Ying again….

Maybe because he had too much resentment, or maybe he died wronged enough for even the heavens to take notice, but god mercifully gave Mo Jingxuan a chance to be born again–two chances even.

...............

Mo Jingxuan twisted his black whisp of a body as he grieved, “How much better would it have been to be born with flesh and blood instead of as a shadow, unable to even be touched…” <<less

In the first half, teacher and student relationship.
Tough professor with a soft heart Gong x Paranoid with psychological problems Shou... more>>

I'll join with black despair against my soul. And to myself become an enemy. —Richard III Translation Act 2, Scene 2, Shakespeare.

Tang Xu met a boy seven years ago with ragged clothes and scars all over his body.
He was not a kind and compassionate man, but he still held the boy's hand when he left.

I love you, it couldn't be a purer paranoia.

Author's notes:
1. Not cute, but dark direction <<less

I got possessed by a soul after I tried to kill myself. After one year I got my body back, but I don't know what... more>> to do anymore. <<less

Yang Yiqian kneels to the ground like a madman. He harshly slaps himself in the face as he cries. I look at him and understand one thing.... more>>

This is divine punishment, for him, and for me.

One Sentence Introduction: Qin Cang and Yang Yiqian’s ninth year is for a lifetime. <<less

Lu Wanwan transmigrated inside a melodramatic and rich-businessman-type novel called The Rich Young Master’s Gentle Love. In the original novel, the eldest young miss of the Lu family was a one-hundred percent white lotus, she despised the male lead Shen Yi for having neither money nor influence, she forced him to divorce her and after their divorce, she cruelly crushed him under her feet.... more>>

Who knew that after dumping Shen Yi, he would have such a fast meteoric rise? Shen Yi, that man, was bloody, ruthless and tyrannical. His temper was bad, he would take revenge for any small grievance and held grudge like a mad demon.

Lu Wanwan, who just transmigrated, cautiously and diligently, tried to win his favor in order to avoid the series of seeking-death acts of the original novel.

The first time, she was locked up by the male lead.

The second time she was locked-up again by the male lead!

The third time, Lu Wanwan decided she was going to be a greedy, vain, fake and unreasonable white lotus!

To hell with currying favor.
Divorce! She wants to divorce Shen Yi.
(P.S male lead is batsh*t crazy) <<less

There is a demon called “Kubire-ki”. It is a demon that hangs the person it possesses.

Yu Cheng and Qin He met by chance. Yu Cheng was a famous little tyrant in middle school but was trained by Qin He to become an obedient dog.... more>>

Gradually, they developed feelings for each other but were reported, and one was forced to transfer schools while the other was left suffocating in insults.

The interrupted contact became the last straw. People were buried in it, and cries were isolated. Qin He finally became a person buried in love.

The obedient dog became a crazy dog again, and the once bright and showy teenager became a walking corpse…

Yu Cheng (Gong) X Qin He (Shou) <<less