Ji Zhen Tang first saw Zhong Yu Bai at her boyfriend's birthday banquet.
Amidst the clinking of glasses, the man sat calmly in the midst of swirling smoke, unruffled, quietly listening to the conversations around the table.
Her boyfriend leaned in to whisper to her, giving her a heads-up: "That's my third uncle, don't provoke him, I can't handle it."
On the same day of the birthday banquet, her boyfriend got drunk and embarrassed her in front of everyone.
Leaving the Zhong family mansion, she walked in the rain. Before long, an umbrella was held over her head, and Ji Zhen Tang looked back.
The person following her turned out to be the same uncle... more>> from earlier. The man smiled gently, with a comforting tone, "Let me walk you a bit."
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Meeting her ex-boyfriend again at a friend's gathering, they were now former lovers.
Ji Zhen Tang overheard her ex-boyfriend's tone full of envy as he talked about his uncle, mentioning how Zhong Yu Bai bought a tea plantation in the prime land of the mountains and rivers for his little girlfriend.
People started gossiping, "Which woman is so lucky?"
Before anyone could finish their words, someone stepped in from outside. The man exuded an imposing aura, silencing the whole room.
Without paying attention to anyone else, Zhong Yu Bai walked straight to Ji Zhen Tang and gently embraced her.
"The feng shui of the mountains and rivers is suitable for begonias. Since she likes it, everything is negotiable."
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Ji Zhen Tang had heard about Zhong Yu Bai from others, portraying him as a high-status, gentle and wealthy man. Mr. Zhong was perfect in every aspect, except for being too ruthless and not understanding the meaning of compassion.
But she had clearly seen it. When she was sick, he patiently brewed medicine for her by the stove, gently massaging her numb and painful hand until late into the night.
He spoke words of comfort in the softest and gentlest manner, afraid of troubling her.
"Does it still hurt?"

Zhong Yu Bai listened with a smile, his eyes full of affection as he gazed at his sparrow—

"She is a bird, and I am not her cage."

"I am her sanctuary." <<less

She is financially independent and intellectually generous.... more>>

He is struggling financially and is always cautious.

Their fate began with a series of accidental dramas and ended with the ups and downs of life.

In countless days and nights in Shanghai, new stories unfold constantly.

The curtain rises, and the drama begins!

[Also known as 100 Examples of the Daily Life of a Dominant Wealthy Female CEO Falling in Love with a Talk Show Minor Actor] <<less

The story of searching for a Tabi Pouch to put in the coffin of a mother who died suddenly, and the strange relationship of the... more>> family drawn through it. Also, funerals are usually busy with preparations all of a sudden, so it's hard.
It's a subject that tends to be dark, but I think it's written lightly, so people who don't like dark literary works should be fine. <<less

It's the year 2222 in Japan, and while it feels like the near future, civilization hasn't quite progressed as much as people hoped - or perhaps it has, depending on how you look at it. Rai Mei Itsukushima, the protagonist of our story, is a self-proclaimed IT geek with no particular outstanding qualities or a significant other. He's earned the moniker "Mr. Middle-aged" without any real accomplishments to his name.... more>>

However, in this era, he becomes involved in the development of a dreamlike experience and deduction game that uses VR technology called "mu*der Mystery VR" (abbreviated as 'MMVR'). By manipulating brainwaves, it creates a virtual reality within a dreamlike state.

The game is set on the spaceship "Heliopolis" during an interstellar voyage, where a mu*der occurs. Players take on the role of one of the characters and must witness the outcome of the event.

'MMVR' has garnered high praise and has shown no glitches, and its official release seemed imminent. However, just before the launch, Rai Mei receives feedback that his son, who participated as a test player, is behaving strangely.

Although the headquarters does not seem to take much notice of a single vague comment, Rai Mei can't help but be concerned. He decides to join 'MMVR' as a player in the beta version during its trial run.

"I'm too old for this," Rai thinks. <<less

The once wealthy and powerful Ryuuzen clan has been all but destroyed. Their misfortune began in 1960, when a majority of the family was wiped out when their vacation villa was buried under a landslide. However, search and rescue teams discovered something even more shocking: A majority of the bodies they discovered showed obvious signs of having been mu*dered before the landslide.... more>>

As though it were a trigger, what came to be known as "The Curse of the Ryuuzen Clan" spread throughout the descendants of the family's only survivor. By mu*der, by su*cide, by accident... it seemed none who held the name "Ryuuzen" could live to see the age of 35, and now, the family has been reduced to a single woman, lying in a hospital bed, days away from death.

Kamo Touma was once just another of the endless parade of sleazy tabloid journalists looking to exploit a prominent family's tragedy to sell magazines, but Ryuuzen Rena's kindness melted his frozen heart, driving him to quit his old job and become an investigative journalist specializing in overturning cases of false arrest. Eventually, he and Rena were married, but now, the curse threatens to steal away their happiness.

Kamo prays for a miracle, and his prayers are answered by the Hourglass of Miracles, an artifact spoken of in rumors and urban legends, said to grant one wish to anyone who obtains it.

"Meister Hora", a guide for those who obtain the hourglass, tells Kamo there is only one way to break the curse and save Rena: He must travel back in time to the year 1960 and catch the culprit of the original Ryuuzen Family massacre.

Who was the culprit of the mu*ders that took place almost 60 years ago? Why did they steal away the lives of the Ryuuzen clan? What is the true nature of the "Curse of the Ryuuzen Clan?" And perhaps most mysteriously of all... What is Meister Hora's goal in all this?

Winner of the 29th annual Ayukawa Tetsuya Award. <<less

When the midnight chime rings, we are captured in a “Houkago”.... more>>

In there, there is neither a correct answer nor a goal or a stage clear.

Only our dead bodies are piled up.

One day, elementary school student Kei Nimori witnesses his name suddenly written on the blackboard in the classroom along with the mysterious word “Houkago Gakari”…

In the peculiar school called “Houkago Gakari”, where monsters are recorded and suppressed at the risk of their lives, the “midnight fairy tale” of boys and girls is now unlocked. <<less

The Crown Prince is dead, and the Great Xuan Dynasty is in turmoil.... more>>

The rebel army is at the gates.

To stabilize the situation and uncover the cause of death of her twin elder brother, Zhao Yan, Princess Changfeng, has no choice but to disguise herself as a man and take on the role of the Eastern Palace Crown Prince, facing the wind and shedding blood.

On the night she enters the Eastern Palace, the Empress repeatedly admonishes her, “As the only prince of a different surname in this dynasty, the cunning Prince Su has controlled the court and the military for many years. His ambitious nature must not be underestimated!”

Hearing this, Zhao Yan feels like she’s walking on thin ice every day, her heart pounding.

Until one day, Zhao Yan is ambushed.

When she wakes up, everything is chaotic, and there, the powerful Prince Su, with his disheveled hair and half-dressed attire, looks at her with his dangerously handsome and slightly raised eyes.

This is bad!

Zhao Yan’s mind goes blank, and she turns to run.

In the next moment, her sash is caught.

Prince Su sneers and his voice carries a hint of displeasure, “Running away so soon, isn’t that improper?”

“The Little Crown Prince” with ink-black hair scattered and a pale face stammers, “I… I’m going to review the memorials.”

“Sure.”

The man leisurely hooks her hair strands, his voice low and hoarse, “As the Crown Prince reads memorials, I shall read the Crown Prince.”

——–

People used to say that the naturally rebellious and unruly Prince Su has changed his ways, no longer causing trouble or rebellion, but instead assisting the Crown Prince. He stays overnight in the Eastern Palace every day and even shares a bed with the Crown Prince.

Who would have thought that one day, it would be revealed that the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is actually a girl disguised as a boy, causing turmoil in the court.

The whole court is in an uproar, and everyone speculates that Prince Su will seize this opportunity to overthrow the imperial power and take over.

However, during the court interrogation, Prince Su, draped in a black cloak, bows in front of the civil and military officials, reaching out to hold the delicate fingertips of the young girl.

“Don’t be afraid, let’s move forward.”

His voice is stern yet reassuring, as he calmly states, “If anyone dares to speak ill, I’ll kill them; if heaven obstructs, I’ll defy it.” <<less

Jaehyun thought that even third-rate movies would be better than his own life.
His father, who brought him into this world at the age of 15, and his siblings who had different mothers.
The times he struggled to escape from that man.
But now, an even more dramatic plot has been added.... more>>

"Accept it, and reflect upon it. Over what's been going on."

The lost memories of the past two years.
To Jaehyun who tries to revive the things that he missed,
The things he couldn't understand...… began to emerge.

'It would be nice if you were really pregnant.'
'It really is a shame to let all of this pass...….’
'What should I do with you?'

It was definitely a voice he knew.
From the eloquent and dignified speech, to that soft, yet deep somber tone...….
It's definitely...

"Long time no see? Has it been two years for you?"
“…….”
“Congratulations on coming back, Seo Jaehyun. Let's start again. Who will win this time?”

Seo Junghyuk, he's returned. <<less

A grieving soul is filled with mysteries, traumas, scares, and horrors. A compilation of short stories told from the perspective of those souls, unhinged, as they quench their thirst for blood. Beware as the stories might haunt you, even in your sleep. ... more>>

A book containing multiple short stories with disturbing themes and topics. Written by Malaysian writers, with various styles of story-telling and narration. It’s sure to get the readers fascinated with each writer’s weirdly-build world of imagination. <<less

Short story of a boy named Teruo, who got suspended from school and his mother. A small dark story, of divorce, school and family.

Lin Xuan has started over.... more>>

As a newborn, he became the weakest member of the family due to premature birth.

His eldest sister, Lin Rou, is a martial arts prodigy with supernatural strength, His second brother, Lin Wu, is a genius mechanic with exceptional intelligence. And his third sister, Lin Long, is a mysterious scholar who can listen to all voices.

But what about baby Lin Xuan? He is weak, helpless, and pitiful…

Fortunately, shortly after birth, he discovered that he possessed an evolutionary panel that allowed him to infinitely grow through gaining experience:

From [Nutritional Absorption] to the material-level [Absolute Devouring].

From [Tentative Steps] to transcending spacetime with [High-dimensional Travel].

From [Carbon-based Monkey] to immortal [Quantum Body].

…

The clash between flesh and machinery, and the old world intertwines with the present!

In this perilous world, Lin Xuan only wants to see where the limits of his evolution lie and enjoy the diverse scenery along the way. <<less

If I could return to 1987, I would never want to leave my family again...... more>>

My wife, children, and the warm kang bed - Qin Hao felt this was what life was truly about.

Raising livestock, growing medic

Slowly enjoying life in the remote northeastern mountains, leading the entire village towards prosperity together. <<less

Pei Wanyue, beautiful and successful Eldest daughter of the Pei family. Was going about her daily life until her friend started acting strange........ more>>

Friend: I won't let you hurt my favorite character!

Pei Wanyue: ?

Friend: You can't have the male lead!

Pei Wanyue: ??

Friend: So what if you're the female lead? I have transmigrated for a reason! I will take your place!

Pei Wanyue, finally fed up: *dials the mental hospital* Hello, there is a schizophrenic patient here-

.....

Male lead: I love you so much that I will **** you and keep you chained in my own little garden

Pei Wanyue: *slowly backs away and pulls out a knife*

......

He had not known her but ink on paper read in the darkest of nights of his own demons.

"the universe knew how much I long for you to actually exist...."

???: "And the universe knew how much I long to indeed exist and be with you" <<less

BL Novel Transmigration #TransmigratedGenreChangedToRomance #ObsessiveMaleLeadObsession... more>>

Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, I died in a traffic accident while trying to save a child in danger.

And then, I transmigrated into a BL novel that I used to enjoy reading.

Not only did I transmigrate as the protagonist of the novel, but even the genre changed to romance fantasy.

The original male lead, who made the protagonist of the original work unhappy, also changed.

In a world redesigned solely for her, can she find happiness? <<less

"Did you really think it was love, Mel? I thought you were at least a little smart. IIt was the day of his coronation, the day of his successful treason. The day the woman who had given everything was killed. If I could turn back time, I wouldn't care what happened to my life. As long as I can exact revenge on him, who killed me and my family, with the words 'I love you' still covering my eyes and ears. As long as I can save my husband, who died by my hands.... more>>

The day I realized that what had returned was the wedding of my past life, I made a contract with my husband. A promise to make you, the prince, the emperor without fail. 'But please, after you are crowned emperor, you must let me out of the palace." Revenge seemed to start smoothly at first glance. 'Can't I keep you by my side?' Until my husband, whom I met again, showed a completely different side from the past!

'I will try to become the man you want.' So, Amelia." The voice that used to sweetly stick to my ear gradually faded away. It secretly begged not to turn away from me as it dug into my ear. "Please allow me by your side." He gently lifted a handful of my hair, then, as if to assert, brought it to his lips and slowly kissed me without breaking our gaze. It was a dizzying gaze that made my whole body flush. "No matter what happens, I will never leave you." <<less

Reborn in the seventies, where rice and flour were considered fine grains. A group of educated youth with 'dreams' arrived in a village.... more>>

Working tirelessly day and night, regardless of the weather and season. It was an era marked by boundless energy yet scarce resources.

Zuo Dan, who grew up in the 21st century, couldn't help but wonder, "Without 'golden fingers', how am I supposed to survive this life? <<less

Does free will truly exist? Does man truly exist?... more>>

Okky Madasari explores the seminal questions of mankind and humanity in her latest novel.

A struggle arises between the two main characters, Sasana and Jaka Wani, in the search for freedom from all restraints – from those of the mind and body, to restraints imposed by tradition and family, society and religion, to economic domination and the shackles of authority. <<less

A girl called ‘Rapunzel’. ... more>>

Trapped at the top of a tall tower under the strict surveillance of the ‘White Queen’, whom she calls mother, Rapunzel spends her boring days longing to go out into the wide world seen beyond the tower’s window. In her loneliness, the only solace is her handsome, secret visitor, ‘Chester’, who avoids the prying eyes of the White Queen to come visit her each night. However, even he can’t satisfy Rapunzel’s curiosity.

Then one day, the ‘Queen of Hearts’ appears before Rapunzel, claiming to be her real mother. The Queen of Hearts claims that Rapunzel was kidnapped as a child and lived under the illusion that the White Queen was her real mother. Through the Queen of Hearts’ sacrifice, Rapunzel finally escapes to the world outside the tower.

This is the story of a girl’s adventure that weaves together mysterious spaces and characters from various fairy tales, including Alice in Wonderland. <<less

Due to family circumstances, I once again found myself living at the Tsukishiro household.... more>>

There, I reunited with Sumire and Kaede, the close-knit sisters who grew up with me like siblings. What awaited me was an unexpected situation where they both competed, asking, “Do you like ‘Onii-san’ (big brother)?” or “Do you prefer ‘Onii-chan’ (big brother)?” “Which one do you like!?” I found myself in the middle of their dispute, trying to mediate between the two every day! <<less

Mashiki is the young owner of the antiquarian bookstore "Mukyuudou," and his friend, Senagaki, works in the same industry. The two have shared a secret... more>> sense of guilt ever since they were children. Senagaki's father was an "antiquarian book dealer" and a hated figure in the old book world, but Mashiki's grandfather saw his talent and took an interest in him, and so their two boys grew up together like brothers. One summer afternoon, however, an incident changes their relationship... Dense emotions wrapped in a transparent glass style. A story that reflects like the sparkle of a fish leaping in the moonlight. <<less

One day, Yuzuru Takasegawa — a first-year high school student — is urged by his grandfather to go on an arranged marriage meeting, insisting that he wants to see his great-grandson before he dies.... more>>

However, not wanting to bear the weight of a fiancee at the tender age of a freshman in high school, Yuzuru tries to avoid the arranged marriage meeting by imposing an irrational condition that, “ If she is Blonde Haired, Blue Eyed, Fair Skinned etc., only then I will think about the marriage”.

But somehow, he finds the girl who meets the conditions that Yuzuru has put out, and he reluctantly ends up going to matchmaking only once.

And on the day of matchmaking, it was Arisa Yukishiro, a beautiful girl with reputation at school, shows up on the scene.

Upon hearing her story, it seems she was also reluctantly made to go on matchmaking.

Therefore, the two of them try to prevent themselves from further marriage proposals with their false “engagement”.

And so, as they play the role of fake lovers, they find themselves in love with each other and become real lovers. <<less

I never want people to hate me. In my previous life I lived and behaved with that kind of thoughts, but it wasn’t until later that I realised that such thinking won’t make anyone like me in the end. Unfortunately, I was killed in an accident. But fortunately or unfortunately, I was reincarnated as Regis, a villain in a world similar to the game I used to play.... more>>

In this world, I discover that I can see people’s likeability, but because I am a villain, I am hated by everyone around me.

Because of this, I cannot train in sword and magic. The situation is worst than in the previous life.

But I don’t want to be someone that everyone hates like in my previous life, I want to live a life where people love me

But I don’t want to force myself to read the atmosphere like in my previous life. I don’t want to be swept away, I want to live positively.

I also need to train in sword and magic, so that I don’t die. <<less

Wen Ran is a beta.... more>>

At the age of 7, the Wen family adopted Wen Ran from an orphanage as a substitute for their deceased son.

At the age of 17, omega glands were implanted into Wen Ran, making him an omega with a 97.5% compatibility with Gu Yunchi. <<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

Su Qingyu, who was preparing to become a college-educated cadre, transmigrated. She finds herself back in the 1970s, where the body's biological parents were in a restructured family, favoring their children from the previous marriage over her. Even the opportunity to go to the countryside was only given to her, the youngest child.... more>>

Su Qingyu, shouldering the burden, thought, "Isn't this just being an educated youth in the countryside? If I do it well, I can even become a village official!" <<less