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

If selected as a player in a horror game, it’s either clear the game or die.... more>>

Ruan Qing had it worse. He directly became a special player who played the role of an NPC in the horror game, essentially living in the opening credits.

What’s even more unfortunate for him is that his physique is extremely peculiar, attracting the attention of sadists and psychopaths no matter where he goes.

Game 1: [Horror Livestream Room] – A gloomy and delicate victim who can’t bear the slightest grievance – Completed.

Those who owe debts always have to repay them, and once you owe a debt, you will be selected by the horror livestream.

Ruan Qing was the first to be chosen: “…”

After Ruan Qing was chosen, various ways of his death flooded the invisible barrage in the livestream room.

However, when the camera focused on Ruan Qing’s face, the barrage froze, and the previously cruel and heartless comments instantly changed.

[I don’t think he deserves to die. Isn’t it just an insult? He didn’t lose any flesh. Why make a big deal out of it?]

[I agree, I don’t think he’s a bad person.]
Initially, everyone said, [Someone so malicious should just die!]

But later, everyone flocked to the Weibo accounts of the people Ruan Qing had insulted: [You can’t even afford grapes, but you dare to eat steak. Do you still have any humanity?]

People who were inexplicably insulted: “??? Are you crazy?”

If you discover a serial killer knocking on your door, about to break in within a few minutes, what would you do? If it were any other host, the audience would probably be excited and want to see various ways they would die.

But if it were Ruan Qing…

[Don’t open the door, Ruan Qing! Please don’t open the door! Run away quickly!!!]
Ruan Qing took out his phone and dialed the number of the neighbor across the hall (another serial killer), “Hello, your food delivery has arrived. Can you please open the door and pick it up?” <<less

In the summer, there are always cicadas singing, but this year’s noises are not the enthusiasm of the previous years.

I can't forget him,  but I can only bid him farewell.... more>>

*
Alpha × Alpha <<less

The one who kidnapped and confined the novice light novel author, Yoshiro, was his own creation, the losing heroine, Meipris!? Does she fervently want him to write a newlywed life story with herself as the protagonist as an avid reader? Or is she real?... more>>

“Master, I… love you so much…!” murmured the fox maid, looking up at Yoshiro with upturned eyes, her cuteness dispelling any doubts. <<less

I became a maid in a horror game.
And, here in this mansion, I was confined together with the male lead, who’s trying to escape. My role here was to guide him around the mansion and to give him penalties once in a while.
I just need to fulfill my NPC duties until the male lead’s playthrough is over.... more>>

“Once I get out, I’ll have you locked up the same way.”

This male lead was kicking up quite the racket though.

So I decided to help him escape as soon as possible.

“Let’s eat, Dietrich.”
“That’s a potion. It’ll get you healed up right away.”
“The escape hint is right over there…”

I stuffed him well enough so he had enough energy for the next part of the game.
I gave him a potion to use in case he got hurt.
I also gave him some hints to solve the problem.

Then, we can get out now, right?

However.

“Not sure. I don’t know the answer.”

Look here, smart guy. What exactly do you mean by that?

…The male lead doesn’t want to leave the mansion.

“If you’re not leaving, then I will!”

I shouted in a fit of anger. At the thought of having to keep looking at this hateful guy’s face, I was justifiably annoyed.

“Is this truly the kind of place that you can get out of?”

As he said this, the look in his eyes darkened sharply.

“Just so we’re clear, I have absolutely no intention of getting out of here.”
“What?”
“And you’re not leaving either.”

How the hell did it come to this? <<less

Beautiful Heartless Shou X Finally turned into a mad dog Gongs... more>>

Shen Yao has been in three relationships. His first love was a bad-tempered high school bully who treated him well, his old love was a gentle and considerate university school grass*, and his new love is the rich thigh he hugged

He attended the banquet with his new love and they looked absolutely compatible.

Shen Yao was very cooperative and looked at his new love lovingly the whole time. He heard a sneer after the act, but what he saw when he turned around was his first love who had been scumbagged by him.

The first love he hadn’t seen for a long time blocked him in the bathroom, and said strangely: “It’s been a long time since I have seen you, why are you still so good at hooking up with an Alpha?”

The new love looked down on Shen Yao, an Omega who was only interested in profit. After learning about his entanglement with his first love, he asked uncontrollably, “Didn’t I give you what you want? Why do you want to find someone else?”

Shen Yao didn’t smile at him like before, and said casually: “It’s just a transaction between us, it’s meaningless to be emotional.”

Finding out he was missing, the first love came to the door and wrestled with the new love, so Shen Yao took the opportunity to run out.

He threw himself into the arms of his old love:

“They don’t treat me well at all, only you love me the most.”

The old love hid the emotions in his eyes, hugged him without saying a word, and forgave all the hurt in the past.

Shen Yao spoke sweet words to the three men, watching the jealousy until his deepest secret was discovered.

Since then, Shen Yao’s glands have been covered with tooth marks all year round, and the pheromones on his body can never be dissipated.

Belonging to different people, it’s hard to separate it.

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* best looking guy in school <<less

The Day of the Oracle. A beautiful gift from the gods, Hissin, has appeared in the desert nation of Bahran.... more>>

A young princess, Dahlia of Bahran, encounters Hissin at the temple one day...

"You've learned so much in such a short time."
" I know everything about Bahran."

For a man who couldn't remember anything but his name, he seemed to know a suspicious degree about Dahlia,

"It's only a simple step, Your Highness."
"Ah..."
"For this night, it will be just the two of us."

He kept leading Dahlia into forbidden territory...

"Only by falling into the filthiest and ugliest of places can I find favor with the Princess."
"Are you kidding me?"
"You don't like the filthy and hideous."

But to Dahlia, who was tormented by her divine powers, the touch of Hissin's hand was an irresistible poison that could soothe the pain.

"What can I do."

Could he really be the devil who would lead her to her doom?

"The kind of man who wants to hold you."

Or perhaps he's an angel who might save her from this hellish world? <<less

If waste were to be reborn, could it become completely new?... more>>

Pei Yunshu still sees himself as worthless; he has only become smarter and no longer seeks what he can’t attain. He calmly watches as his master picks up a junior brother who will receive the love of the entire sect, and he patiently waits for everyone to go crazy for the junior brother.

He no longer wishes to contend with the junior brother, nor does he yearn to become the most favored one in the sect. When his master and senior brothers treat him kindly, he repays them one by one, so as to avoid becoming like his past self, who was criticized and looked down upon with every word and sentence.

In the past, there was an overwhelming worldly aura, but now, with a rebirth, even a hint of that worldly scent is almost gone.

Senior brothers and the newly arrived Junior Brother were worried about Pei Yunshu. Finally, one day, they forcibly took him down the mountain to drink.

After two bowls of strong liquor, Pei Yunshu’s eyes were slightly red, his face flushed, and a clear and round teardrop slid down, falling into the wine bowl.

Silently shedding tears, it was truly a boundless beauty.

From that day on, the whole sect is acting strange. <<less

When bound by a capture ball, you cannot log out.> Lee Hyun, a game BJ, played BL games to conquer the blue ocean strategy when... more>> success was hard to come by. After achieving the achievement of confessing to all four main characters in the challenging BL virtual reality game, "Boys Become Adults," he quit the game for various reasons and returned five years later, expecting a warm welcome. However, when he logged in, instead of a warm reception, Lee Hyun found himself imprisoned by the corrupted characters, unable to log out... <<less

As the loyal hunting dog of the king, Oscar of the Serpentine ducal family is well-versed in dark sorcery. The second son of the Serpentine family, he confronts a looming disaster trapped in the most secret part of the mansion.... more>>

“If you release me now… I’ll spare your life at least.”

Zachary Thaddeus.

The moment Oscar met his blue eyes,

he realized he had been reincarnated into a bleak fantasy novel.

Zachary, a prince of the Holy Empire, was kidnapped by the Serpentine family and mentally broken,

becoming the protagonist who later tears the Serpentine family and the kingdom to shreds.

To survive, Oscar must break the brainwashing on this impending disaster.

After desperately undoing the brainwashing on Zachary,

Oscar chooses to marry to escape from the Serpentine family himself…

only for Zachary to return and burn down their honeymoon home.

“Fu*k, you say you released me? You abandoned me.”

…?

“Was it so horrible just having me by your side? I asked you to let me stay close to you!”

…???

What should I do? It looks like his curse isn’t completely broken yet. <<less

This is a guidebook for a love simulation game set in a virtual reality called the Second World.... more>>

The only player invited to that place is Seo Jia.

In order to fulfill her contract with the game company, she must clear all the endings and write a guidebook.

Unfortunately, she’s an expert in nothing but bad endings. And to top it off, the setting is in the ancient Hittite kingdom.

Can Jia clear all the endings and complete the guidebook?

[Excerpt from the Main Story]

“Yes, this game has no happy endings.”

As if he could read Jia’s mind, Tae-eul quickly explained.

“If you’re lucky, you’ll get a Merry Bad Ending or just a Bad Ending.”

“Then what is the goal of the player…?”

“The Merry Bad Ending.”

The sound of a bell ringing echoed in the meeting room.

Merry Bad Ending? Isn’t it a miserable ending where only the game characters are happy while the player suffers mentally?

“Wait, what exactly is a Merry Bad Ending…?”

“It’s exactly what you’re thinking. It’s an ending where the game characters become obsessed with the player, imprison and monitor them, with no dreams, hopes, or future. So, it’s an unhappy ending for ordinary players. But of course, for the targeted players, it will be an extremely happy ending.”

Jia couldn’t say a word. It felt like someone had given her the game she had always dreamed of. <<less

“I’ll pay a high price,” said Seokju, the boss of the Taeho faction, to the crippled servant Ajin, marking the beginning of their relationship born out of a misunderstanding one night. “Like you have a leg disease. I have insomnia. Shall we help each other as patients?”... more>>

Using Seokju’s insomnia as an excuse, Ajin fell asleep in his embrace, becoming accustomed to his body temperature. “I want to work at your place until I die.” “Then just stay here. Here, in my room, sit on my knees. Let me bring the world to this room. But doubts keep sprouting, despite sealing the cracks of happiness.”

“Ajin, you can’t leave this room until you’ve paid off all your debts.” Now, this room became Ajin’s world, yet he found solace in the fact that Seokju didn’t abandon him. <<less

The Herhardt household’s masterpiece.... more>>

The young owner of a heaven-like place called Arvis.

The beautiful bird slaughterer.

Matthias von Herhardt.

His perfect life- completely swallowed, crushed, and shaken-

by his lovely bird.

Leyla Lewellin.

–

Cut, locked, and tamed her wings.

In order to keep Leyla Lewellin in custody, Matthias did not hesitate in his actions.

Because he did not hesitate, he did not regret.

Because he did not regret, he did not reflect.

Because he did not reflect, he did not apologize.

When his beautiful bird, Leyla Lewellin, opened her cage and flew away, Matthias decided.

“If I am to lose her forever and can’t get her back, I’d rather kill her.” <<less

APOCALYPSE SAGA... more>>

It was an MMORPG launched by Japan's leading game maker with the slogan "Embodiment of Japanese Spirit," but now, the game that had become a global sensation awaited nothing but its end.

Haruto, burdened with the task of continuing the game that had become a relic, was a Dungeon Master known to all within the game. However, that was in the past. Amidst a game where rivals retired one after another, he struggled with the loneliness and emptiness of sitting alone on the throne of being the strongest.

But then, Haruto was transmigrated to another world. And not just any world, but with his dungeon, the "Saint Tower Babellion," and his proud subordinates who protected it.

This is the story of a man bearing the title of the strongest, conquering a different world with the strongest dungeon and subordinates by his side. <<less

Aeroc, proud of belonging to a prestigious noble family, falls in love at first sight in a chance encounter with Kloff, who belongs to a lower-ranking noble family. Aeroc approaches him without paying any mind to the difference in wealth and status, even disregarding the taboo of alpha-alpha relationships. However, Kloff takes no notice of him and marries another omega.... more>>

In the end, Aeroc, blinded by jealousy, commits a terrible crime. And after learning the truth, Kloff executes ruthless revenge.

“I hate you so much. You make me sick. I loathe you. I wish you the same miserable end as what you did.”

Aeroc struggles and resists, but slowly pays the price of his crimes…

“What you did was not love.”

“I am not sure what to call this feeling if not love.”

If given the chance to turn everything around, would the relationship between the two be different?

If someday I could be reborn and repay you, then I will not even go near your lover.

Aeroc closes his eyes after making such a promise to himself. And as if it were a cruel joke, a second life is given to him.

Could life be a blessing once more? Will it lead us to the light again? Will I ever see him again under those cedar trees? <<less

Lin Yuan, who used to be a system, became a host and bound to the Villain Rescue System. In every world, he was working hard to save the villain. He was working very very very hard…... more>>

The crazy CEO caressed Lin Yuan’s chin while the possessiveness in his eyes deepened: “ Lin Yuan, I’ll give you this life of mine okay?”

The pathological school bully pressed him against the alley and confined his waist: “You were the one who approached me first, if you dare to leave me by even one step, I’ll break your leg so you can’t run away.”

The aloof and venerable immortal master stepped down from the divine platform and said in a low voice: “Be obedient, Master will give you everything.”

Other miserable hosts: Don’t come here!

Lin Yuan chased to kiss: “I want more! More kisses~” <<less

Yi Zhen opened his eyes to find himself in a completely foreign place.... more>>

The bed beneath him was a colossal one, as large as those found only in the most extravagant Haitang romance novels. Above his head hung a resplendent Italian chandelier. His body felt as though it had been scalded by a high fever, and his feet… oh, his feet were shackled by a golden chain.

What was going on?

Before he could even gather his thoughts, a male figure materialized before the bed, hovering in the air.

“Finally, you’re awake.” The pale and handsome man revealed a gentle smile as he gazed upon Yi Zhen with concern. “I thought you’d never beg me again, Sister-in-law.”

Rong Hongxue, a notorious character in the world of romance novels, was known far and wide as the cold and merciless brother-in-law, who lived only to exact revenge. In his unrestrained and eccentric nature, he held no regard for any sister-in-law.

Since taking control, he found great joy in reveling in his revenge and his reputation as a dutiful son in mourning. One day, on a whim, he decided to pay a visit to the delicate and captivating sister-in-law he had captured that fateful day when his own fortress was under siege. He had bested him in a flurry of attacks, leaving him coughing up blood.

**Ordinary Sisters-in-Law:** Their dignity and lives hung in the balance, powerless against their tyrannical brothers-in-law, they endured each day in silent misery, tears staining their faces.

**Extraordinary Sisters-in-Law:** Masters of disguise, skilled poisoners, capable of shooting down enemy airships from miles away with a single arrow, chewing on live scorpions without batting an eye.

**Ordinary Brothers-in-Law:** Relying on brute strength to bully the weak, worse than beasts, they dismissed societal morals as mere trifles.

**Extraordinary Brothers-in-Law:** Relying on brute strength to bully the weak, worse than beasts, they dismissed societal morals as mere trifles… but they hadn’t accounted for a sister-in-law who would raise her fists and give them a thorough beating.

**Reader’s Guide:**

The main storyline has been significantly revised, it’s no longer vulgar or absurd, but it’s still a feel-good read Set in a futuristic world, this time with a blend of ancient and cyberpunk themes;

Both the top and bottom are quite shameless, they’re far from normal;

**One-line synopsis:** I must strive to change this world of smut!

**Moral of the Story:** Cultivate a virtuous spirit and strive to be a noble soul. <<less

Cursed, she could only survive by spending the night with the upstanding paladin and famed Holy Knight Helios Defert.... more>>

But there was a fatal flaw in the plan.

First, she doesn’t get along with him.

Second, he despises her.

Thirdly, she absolutely loathes him too.

Fourth, he is tr*sh.

Enya tried to frantically find another way, but he was extremely calm.

No, rather, he looked at her with eyes filled with seductive heat.

“It’s better to do it then have to suffer.”

“… … what?”

“Shall I kiss you first, Mage Tower Master?”

At that moment, only one thought crossed Enya’s mind:

That he has finally gone insane. <<less

I transmigrated into a novel as the maid of a prince who was trapped inside a tower.... more>>

It was depressing enough to be locked up in that tower, but the situation that I found myself in as soon as I transmigrated was straight up whack.
The original owner of this body, Rosé, threatened the prince and forced him to kiss her!
To make matters worse, Rosé was completely obsessed with the prince, and while trying to monopolize him, she dies a futile death!
We’re right on track to [death via decapitation] as soon as the prince escapes the tower.

So instead, I offered to make a contract with the prince, aptly titled as ‘The Contract for the Life and Death of Rosé Artius’.
No skinship at all! As long as he guarantees that I’ll live until a ripe old age, I will devote my diligence and loyalty to the prince!
But somehow… the prince’s gaze was a bit dangerous. And inside the tower, we were totally alone.

“Rosé, let’s kiss.”

…How did it end up like this?!

* * *

The breath that lingered on my lips disappeared as the stranger moved away.
I stared at the man who kissed me just now.
Under those dark eyebrows were red eyes that were exceedingly cold.
I was instantly bewitched. I couldn’t look away, as if there was an irresistible force coveting my gaze. Because he’s so handsome.

“Rosé, how long do we have to do this?”

I shuddered as the sweet voice whispered next to my ear. Only then did I come to my senses.
I laughed awkwardly to fill the silence. Ahaha, I really don’t know…

“I-I think we can stop now.”

At my words, Albert grinned. It was the forced, soulless smile of a sales team member. Nonetheless, he was still breathtakingly beautiful.

“Then, can I see it now?”
“…Yes.”

He took the wand that I had been holding.
In the novel, the maid Rosé always asked for a kiss from Albert in exchange for letting him see the wand.
In short, at this very moment, I was digging my own grave.
…Damn it. <<less

“You shouldn’t have crossed this line, Elisha, if you didn’t want it to be like this.”... more>>

A sturdy arm wrapped around her swaying body. Her head became hazy and an intentional hot sweet sigh was pulled out of her.

‘How the hell did I get myself in this situation—’

Elisha recalled. This never happened before.

‘Yeah, I remember.’

Her future in which she would become the fake concubine to a demonic man from the same family, and would be eaten to death—even down to her bone marrow. A future in which the Cartier ducal family is embroiled in a power struggle and fragmented.

To avoid that future, Elisha threw herself at Lucerne, the archrival of her former life.

Yeah. There was no problem. She knew this man, before and after her regression. She already knew he was the most notorious maniac in the Empire.

20-year-old Elisha owes 30,000 gold coins (about 15 billion won in Korean currency or around 15 million in USD).

After going back in time, in order to avoid a hellish life because of debt, she becomes the most capable illegitimate child in the world and visits Lucerne, the archenemy of her master.

“What do you want from me?”

“Please lend me some money. And… make me your subordinate. I’ll give you all the information I have.”

“Why should I trust you?”

“I’ll give myself up as collateral.”

Lucerne listened to Elisha and watched her quietly.

“Okay. But I decide how to deal with the collateral.”

“…….”

“First of all, marry me.”

“…… huh?”

Elisha didn’t expect it either. That her information transaction would become a marriage contract. <<less

[Single female lead + light combat + super awesome female lead + super sweet dog food]... more>>

Su Xiyen, the school belle recognized by the whole school, a genius girl from the kendo club.

She also has a hidden identity, the youngest legendary demon hunter.

Chen Shuo just transmigrated and found himself turned into a weak, helpless little vampire. He was caught by Su Xiyen and taken home at the very beginning.

Since then, Chen Shuo's life creed only had two items.

"First, classmate Su Xiyen is always right."

"Second, if classmate Su Xiyen is wrong, please refer back to item one."

Many years later, Chen Shuo, who had turned back into a human, led a pair of twins to appear in front of all the vampires to share the secret of how he turned back into a human.

"It's simple, I tricked a female demon hunter into becoming my wife!" <<less

Cha Min-jun was popular at school with his handsome appearance and affectionate personality. Even in Beta times, he appeared to be the ideal Alpha that everyone dreamed of.... more>>

One day, Na Do-hwa encounters Min-jun’s true identity. He was standing in the middle of a group of bloodied men, holding a blunt weapon, looking like he was crazy about killing.

“Did you see that?”

Do-hwa was terrified as he tried to escape but got caught. He wakes up with a fever after spending the night with him.

Do-hwa, who is scared of Min-jun, tries to get out of the situation by pretending to have amnesia, but...

“W, who are you?”

“This is so unfortunate, but we were meeting on the premise of marriage, and we were supposed to have a ceremony when you graduate.”

A meeting on the premise of marriage? Aren’t they just seonbae and hubae?

“We were also living together.”

Do-hwa just lived alone in a semi-bas**ent room. As if that weren’t bad enough, he manifests as a recessive Omega and is subjected to Min-jun’s unusual harassment.

Do-hwa wants to know what’s going on in his mind, so he pretends to be fooled by his crazy lies, but as the days go by, he finds himself in a situation where he wouldn’t be surprised if Min-jun had a child.

If he gets pregnant, he’ll be in trouble, but can he get away with it?

Do-hwa tries to keep his mind clear, but he’s still obsessed with him. Do-hwa wants to get away from Min-jun, but he doesn’t hate him.

Can Na Do-hwa be able to escape Cha Min-jun? <<less

When Ando Ryu awakened, he found himself collapsed within a monastery. There, he encountered a beautiful nun.... more>>

Their meeting was both the beginning and end of everything.

— The girl quietly, earnestly, becomes relentlessly infatuated. <<less

When I auditioned for the Film Academy, the examiner arranged a crying scene for me. I pinched my thighs blue, but no tears came out.... more>>

But now, ah.

Chen You held a cigarette in his mouth, Give me ten seconds and I can cry like a dog, a dead dog.

444: Film Emperor, it’s time to go to the next set. <<less