In the past when someone mentioned getting married, Du Lei Si (Durex) would feel fearful enough to flee.... more>>

What is so good about getting married? Organizing a wedding ceremony is akin to spending money like running water. After giving birth, you must also raise the child. If you don’t maintain yourself well, you will get out of shape.

As a result, maybe a vixen will grab your husband and take your baby away.

Not getting married! Definitely not getting married!

However, fate is like this. Whatever you are afraid of, unfortunately, it will be given to you.

I was walking on the street, minding my own business, yet, impossibly, I encountered a stranger proposing marriage. He placed a dazzling diamond ring right in front of me. This handsome guy knelt down on one leg and looked at me with such a sincere expression: “Miss, would you please marry me?”

This, isn’t this like some drama?

After pondering over it, I decided that this surely must be a stunt from some television station’s new program. Invite a celebrity to pretend to be a passer-by who proposes marriage. This year, with the economic crisis, being a producer is not easy.

Thus, out of kindness, I accepted the diamond ring. Only to find out that all of this was actually real! The diamond ring is really and truly a genuine diamond from South Africa. Moreover, the groom is also a genuine rich man!

Actually, wasn’t this just like the legend of marrying into a rich and powerful family? I always feel that in front there is the belly black President who is like a ruthless wolf watching me attentively, and if I am not careful, he will tear me apart and swallow me into his belly. Whereas behind there is the crowd who do not know the truth, standing in a circle and watching as the drama unfolds. I still have not explained clearly but Mrs. President’s fame has already spread quickly from mouth to mouth.

This time, Du Lei Si really feels regret.

Who can tell me, can I not marry ah? <<less

Lu Yan is the lead singer of an underground rock band called VENT, with a black seven-pointed star tattoo on his wrist. He claims to be the light of Xiacheng District with sloppy guitar skills. ... more>>

After a torrential rainstorm, a strange resident that Lu Yan picked up from the rain seemingly moved in next door.

His name is Xiao Heng, a young master with a hot temper. Occupation: unclear.

From then on, the two seemingly parallel lives started to intersect…

They say that life is about teaching you to compromise. But he told me otherwise.

One sentence summary: In a life of enduring endless hardships, when you finally catch a glimmering star, never let it go. <<less

[Corrosion of Corpse Poison: Physical Strength 1] [Corruption of Corpse Poison: Corpse Transformation 1] [Acquire Corpse Poison Skill] [Get Super Flesh] [Become a Half-corpse] Obtain:... more>> Corpse Poison, Super Flesh Qin Feng starts evil The place where the sorcerer practiced was surrounded by dangers, and the refining system was activated under the crisis. <<less

The heavens and earth are furnaces, every living things are charcoal, and the Yin and Yang are fuel. The battle for destiny, fate, and luck between the Serpent and Sacred Saint Dragon arises. When all is said and done, will the Serpent emerge victorious or will the Sacred Saint Dragon rise up above all sentient beings?... more>>

The world revolves around the Yin and Yang, a single breath can move mountains and seas, and turn the heavens upside down. Those who wield strength has the right to possess the Yin and Yang of the Universe.

Zhou Yuan holds a pen while the dragon dances. Chaos surrounds the world, lightning blankets the sky. In this world, will the serpent swallow the dragon, or will the dragon rise?

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Destiny stolen at birth, the prince of the once mighty Great Zhou Empire, Zhou Yuan, has been plagued by a fatal poison till fate draws him to mysterious domain where he meets a beautiful girl in green, a bizarre dog-like creature and an unfathomable old man in black.

Join Zhou Yuan as he thrust into the whirlpool of destiny while he seeks the pinnacle of cultivation. <<less

Many years ago, a young man named Kevin was entrusted with the task of looking after the young master (turned out to be the heir to the throne) during spring break. Kevin had barely entered the reserve army, and he was not looking forward to spending his vacation babysitting a spoiled child.... more>>

However, Kevin soon found that he had underestimated the boy. The young master (aka the prince) was arrogant and demanding.

Kevin retaliated and made the young master’s life a living hell. Kevin was constantly inquired of the boy’s beck and call, and he was often subjected to the Kevin’s antics.

Many years later, Kevin, the Commander of the Bronze Army who ‘just came back to life,’ returned to the royal city, and the person in charge of power had already changed.

His close friend gloated: “Silly; I heard that you had beaten His Majesty several times when he was still seven-or-eight years old.”

Kevin unconcernedly said: “The old account had passed so many years ago. He must have forgotten already.”

Oswald: “The person you all thought highly of was a shadow-like childhood existence to me.”

Kevin choked on a mouthful of red wine in his throat.

Oswald propped up his chin, absent-mindedly said: “But now, the power I held was already above his. How should I retaliate then…?”

Kevin: “…”

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Q: Long time ago, I had beaten up a brat. The brat became the top boss now. How long could I still live?

A: After a good meal, you could go on your way. <<less

A falling meteor tore through the sky, ripping open the rift of time and space, connecting power and catastrophe, purity and impurity, the “new” and the “old” shores.... more>>

The heavens and earth tainted, human hearts clinging to impurity, the nine realms intermingling, eerie erosion creeping in.

As the sky threatens to fall, there are those steadfast in the mortal realm, warding off demons, and there are those fallen from grace, seeking a path with their very being…

When he broke free from a decade of mental anguish, witnessing his foster mother’s tragic death firsthand.

In this moment, after a decade of honing his sword, it is finally unsheathed! <<less

He is a legendary business powerhouse, a King with a business empire. She is just an ordinary female student. A deal, – a paper marriage, a marriage for four years. Four years later, she turned away fearlessly. She thought that their path would never cross again, but he took her in his stride and refused to let go of everything about her, even interfering with her getting close to other men!... more>>

“Luo Yibei, we’ve already divorced! We’re finished! Over!”

“Yeah?”

She had to ask what he meant.

And he shoved a small bun in her bosom with a look of disapproval. <<less

She followed him for years. Then got tired and gave up. She didn’t want to continue the one-sided relationship.
She was a bad girl and loved to bully people. Among them, the most bullied person was Li Shuangshuang, because she didn't like Chen Jili treating her well. ... more>>

While Li Shuangshuang gradually gained a reputation for being gentle and sensible, she gained a reputation for being domineering and arrogant.

She had a bad reputation. Everybody said no one would marry her.

Ning Qing snickered, she never cared about her reputation, anyway, Chen Jili would marry her.
After twists and turns she married him as she expected.

After marriage, everyone said that she would not please her husband and sooner or later she would be abandoned.
Hmph!

Ning Qing put full effort. She had to show everyone that she would live a good life, give birth to a bunch of children and then the husband and wife would love each other for life.

However ... this time, everyone was right. She failed, and indeed a good girl like Li Shuangshuang was worthy of Chen Jili.
She admitted defeat!

She was a bad girl, so she should leave in disgrace and live the life that a bad girl should live. <<less

John, who had been framed and wrongly imprisoned, was finally released. His five-year jail time had fostered his hatred toward the son of the Waters... more>> Conglomerate, Niel. However, John, who had no connections, could not do anything about it. When he had almost lost all hope while accompanying his girlfriend who was in a vegetative state thanks to Niel, he suddenly realized that there was a search bar right before his eyes! This search bar was just like the search bar in Google Chrome! <<less

Small vinegar’s jealous daily life.... more>>

A sweet story about a jealous gong and his boyfriend. <<less

[Say the words of looking for Gray in front of the emblem.]... more>>

The two families mentioned in the most beloved proverb in the Lutinas Empire are widely recognized as rival families throughout the entire nation.

Of the two families of swordsmanship masters, I was reincarnated as the Cherrya Emblem, the forbidden jade lobe of the Emblem Duke.

In my past life, I rolled through life as a inspector, facing danger, only to lose my life at the hands of a criminal. This life seemed like compensation. However…

“It’s getting old, you. You and your emblem will grow weak.”

“Say it again, you bastard!”

Engaged to Enoch, the successor of the Gray family who grew up fighting, competing, and being enemies since infancy! Due to the schemes of mothers seeking reconciliation between the two families!

Arriving at the engagement ceremony with the desire to bite my tongue at the sight of Enoch and me, who used to exchange punches and swords at the mere meeting of eyes, was an unexpected encounter with unforeseen fate.

“Didn’t you miss me, Inspector?”

“You can’t be seriously!”

Enoch Gray, my nemesis in this life, was my nemesis in a previous life

Enoch, realizing memories from his past life, began to change his demeanor, using a sweet voice and somewhat altered eyes to scrutinize my side. This change in Enoch gradually altered my quiet surroundings.

“I haven’t just been watching to see if Gray will take away everything, including your heart.”

Starting from the prince, my lord,

“I endured because it was a formal engagement. I couldn’t stand seeing you sway towards Gray, even if it was just a formality.”

Even the subordinate I should spend a lifetime with began to reveal discomfort to Enoch.

Of course, what bothers me the most among them is,

“How I went crazy after you died like that. Cherrya, you don’t know.”

My past life nemesis and current life rival Enoch Gray. This was that bastard

#RomanticComedy #Reincarnation #ReunionStory #GrowthStory #FemaleKnight #MaleKnight <<less

A man who lost his consciousness and opened his eyes in an unknown place on his way home from his part-time job begins a game of survival...... more>>

“Yes, please. This damn game.”

Dungeons, survival, hunters, in a new modern fantasy.

The story of a man soaked in blood. <<less

※ Please bear in mind that this story may contain sensitive scenes involving animals. ※ ... more>>

Cheon Boseong. A cold-blooded surgeon and a fierce individual, the golden hands of plastic surgery, who bring blunt words whenever he opens his mouth.

"Let's avoid encountering each other as much as possible. I feel like my dreams will be shattered if I encounter that person.”

Yoon Songjoo. A veterinarian at the Wildlife Rescue Center, she possesses a strong personality that is unaffected and unfazed by rejection.

"You're a tough guy, but I'll see you again anyway."

As if those words were a prophecy, Yoon Songjoo found herself constantly caught Bo Seong's attention and always tripping up.

"Seriously, why are there women like you?"
"Well, what about men like you?"

Boseong, a tough around the edges but strong principled man, and Songjoo, a woman who can easily tame him, start a roller coaster countryside romance. <<less

In a world where four chosen races exist, the world is divided into two. One half is the jungle where the Nagas reside, and the... more>> rest is inhabited by the humans, Dokkaebis, and Leckorns. A party of three, consisting of a human, a Dokkaebi, and a Leckorn, infiltrates the territory of the Nagas to rescue a Naga. <<less

“What kind of person do you think I am?”... more>>

“…A stranger.”

One day, Lee Suha, who had been confined in an unknown facility for a long time, meets a man after being taken away by strangers.

“Alright, then. Let’s go with that.”

“…”

“Just know that what kind of person I become after that depends on you.”

As he lives with the man from that point on, Lee Suha learns that he is an Omega sold to the man, an Alpha. Although he is worried about the abnormal physical condition that causes him to have no heat cycles and be unable to get pregnant, the man doesn’t seem to mind that Lee Suha is not fulfilling his role.

“You hate it when I treat you kindly. That’s why I’m trying my best to accommodate you.”

As the things Lee Suha doesn’t know — the man’s intentions, the hatred he feels toward the man, and the occasional sense of déjà vu — increase, he only grows more confused… <<less

“I’ve come here as your bride!”... more>>

The girl she was dating has rejected her in a way she could have never expected, and, what is more, her misfortunes continued throughout a daily life and at work.

When, before this exhausted to the core Fuyuka Hiragi, putting in an appearance a maiden with ears of vixen and bushy tail, who introduced herself as Ohana.

Whilst being bewildered by her saying of becoming a wife, Fuyuka gradually opens her heart to cheerful, slightly clumsy, but tender towards her girl.

This story is a warm and gentle tale of certain worn-out member of society and vixen-girl, who have come to her as her bride. <<less

The story of a demoted god, reduced to being a s*ave and forced to cultivate again (from scratch).

The noble Duke Walkley family from the Elliot Kingdom. The heir, Alphonse von Walkley, was too weak to go to school because of his natural constitution.... more>>

One day such Alphonse. He was in good physical condition, so he went to school for the first time in about two days and enjoyed his student life.

And then, the lunch break when he visited. The First Prince of the Elliot Kingdom came when he tried to eat with his sister and her three friends at the school cafeteria. The Prince suddenly said things startling Alphonse and company.

According to him, he wants to cancel his engagement with his sister... <<less

On the outskirts of the Pleasure City of Midas lies the Ceres special autonomous area, commonly known as the slums. Gang leader Riki, looking for an easy pocket to pick in the nightlife districts, gets caught red-handed…by none other than one of the highest-ranking, golden-haired android elites ruling from the capital Tanagura: the “Blondy” Iason Mink!
By all rights, a Blondy standing at the pinnacle of aristocracy and a slummer should have never crossed paths—their chance encounter marks the beginning of a love twisted by obsession, soon spiraling into a karmic chain of events...... more>>

⬇️ //// About the Japanese novel and anime adaptations ////
⬇️ //// About the English translation ////
⬇️ //// Current translation status ////
⬇️ //// Drama CDs, prequel and side stories ////

//// About the Japanese novel and anime adaptations ////

Originally serialized in the bimonthly magazine Shosetsu June (小説ジュネ) spanning six chapters from December 1986 to October 1987, the novel was released with minor revisions into a hardcover edition in 1990.
This first version of the story received a two-episode/OVA anime adaptation in 1992 and 1994.

Between the years 2001 and 2007, the original story was greatly expanded upon and released in six paperback volumes. After a change of Japanese publisher, two more volumes were released between 2009 and 2010, completing the series (the six aforementioned volumes were released as volumes 1-4 in the newest Japanese edition).
This second version of the story was meant to be adapted into a twelve-episode OVA anime—initially planned to release in 2010—but was postponed to 2012, only to be discontinued after the fourth episode’s release.

//// About the English translation ////

The English paperback expanded edition is made up of eight volumes: the six first volumes (Seibido/Crystal edition) + the two later volumes (#7 and #8 in English, but #5 and #6 in the newest Tokuma/Chara edition).
The change in Japanese publisher led to a change in translator for the English edition between vol1 to 6 and vol7 to 8: it is highly recommended to read the fan translations of #7 and #8 as opposed to reading the licensed edition, due to the massive loss in translation (expect a 50% word count difference between the two).

//// Current translation status of the different editions of the novel (as of April 20th, 2024) ////

. Shosetsu June edition, unlicensed: 2/6 chapters, ongoing fan translation.
. 1990 hardcover edition, unlicensed: 2/6 chapters, ongoing fan translation. An older fan translation had 4/6 chapters translated but the project was dropped.
. 2000’s expanded edition, English licensed: fully translated, complete.

//// Drama CDs, prequel and side stories ////

– The Shosetsu June story was adapted into a drama cassette and a drama CD (Dark Erogenous).
– The expanded story was adapted into three drama CDs (Destiny, Nightmare, Resonance)
– A prequel called Midnight Illusion was serialized in Shosetsu June between December 1992 and April 1993, and released as a hardcover in 1996. 3/6 chapters have been fan-translated into English.
– The 5 side stories have all been fan-translated into English (Kizu/Wound, File-0, Cal’s Sighs, Musk, Illusion Night) and are based on the expanded version of the novel.

Look up online “Ai no Kusabi Master List LiveJournal” to find the links to all the material listed above and more.

[This page was updated as per an anon’s request, all credit goes to the AnK community where credit is due.] <<less

A story about a rabbit. A mother rabbit and a kitten that was abandoned in a mountain.... more>>

A/N: This is a participation work for ひだまり童話館『ぬくぬくな話』. Next year (2023) is the year of the rabbit, so I decided to write a story about rabbits.

Don't abandon cats, ever! This is what the story is about, it is not a fluffy story. <<less

On that fateful day, a voice in the sky told everyone on Earth that the world they called home has just been part of some sort of simulation.... more>>

The next thing everyone knew, the world was rife with monsters and dungeons and resurrecting immortal devas!

I spent eleven years in that world as a deva, crawling and clawing my way through the dirt trying to make a name for myself. I wanted another chance at this, I made so many mistakes, I could have done so much better.

But after all that wishing for a new beginning ended in a very bad ending… I was finally given that chance. I just had to be tortured by some smartass…

But I’m going to make the most out of this! I’ll become the strongest deva out there! And this time, I’ll have my revenge! <<less

Chen Xiao Qian is a seventh-rate screenwriter who has worked hard to create a large production female-led costume drama. It could have been successfully filmed but failed because of actor Han Ming Xing’s reservations about the script.... more>>

Feeling resentful, Chen Xiao Qian vows to prove the strength of her script and accidentally gets stuck in a parallel world living out her script. She becomes the 3rd Princess Chen Qian Qian of Hua Yuan City.

Originally a princess who is an insignificant side character with a bad reputation that could not live further than three episodes, she changes her fate to survive. In order to live, she takes matters into her own hand to change her fate.

She gets caught in between the arrogant and black-bellied prince Han Shuo and the practically perfect Pei Heng. Along the way, she finally grows up and learns to love. <<less

Wei Huo has been ignored and overlooked by almost everyone his entire life, including God. In a bid to transform the world into a more... more>> game-like one, God halted time for all humanity except for Wei Huo, leaving him to fend for himself. The teenager has no choice but to strive for survival whilst waiting for the day humanity’s clock to start ticking again. But wait a minute! What if that wait is longer than a person’s lifespan? Follow Wei Huo on his survival journey in a world infested with mutated beasts and carnivorous plants. <<less

Soon after my 15th birthday, my parents informed me of my fiance.
It seems that the other person, who is 3 years younger than me,... more>> has a difficult personality…
I will train my future husband in the way my mother taught me. <<less

The witch was who you would call a witch.... more>>

Wrapped up in a black robe and stirring the contents of her cauldron, cackling “Eeeheehehee!” all the while – she belonged to that category of so-called witches.

A face that was deeply carved with wrinkles. An aged body that was appraised as the hag amongst hags, more hags, and even more hags.

To the side of that witch, the third son of the local feudal lord came along without bringing any companions.

Let’s see, the splendid young lord’s reason for his “esteemed” consultation is… <<less