Wu Miaomiao was the last in line of the Witch Clan. When she was 2 years old, her master found her a fiancé. When she was 18 years old, she felt that it was time to meet with this fiancé. And so, she carried her school bag and took the train into the city.... more>>

“My dearest husband, come follow me back to the mountains.”

Ji Lang was amused. Amongst the ghosts he had met, this was the first time he met one who came to groomnap.

“In that case, shouldn’t we first have our nuptial night?” said Ji Lang. Wu Miaomiao tilted her head. She felt it was logical and headed home with her husband.

Ji Lang was the reincarnation of Ephialtes. It was said that if he was to be fully awakened, he would possess the powers to drown the entire human population in their nightmares. He could enter into anybody’s dreams, probe into their dreamscapes and pry into their deepest secrets.

Because of this ability, for these 20 years, Ji Lang could not have a good night's sleep. He was forced to sink into all sorts of nightmares till the day he met the girl from the Witch Clan. On the first day he met her, he slept on her bed.

Ji Lang: “You said that you are my wife? (I finally can have a proper sleep (#^.^#))”

The people from the metaphysical world feared the power of Ephialtes. They were constantly wary of him fully awakening his powers and destroying the world afterwards. They planted spies near him to put an end to him upon signs of his awakening.

Wu Miaomiao: “I heard that you people want to bully my dearest husband, I will curse you all oh~~~”

Ji Lang: (#^.^#)

Big shots from the metaphysical world: “When are the two of you going to divorce?”

Ji Lang: “Do you want to die?”

Note: Ephialtes – A nightmare/demon who causes nightmares <<less

If life could repeat itself, what would you do?... more>>

Would you repeat your first life and stay a normal average joe? Perhaps your gaze will betray the life you’ve already lived, but you remain insignificant and unknown, stretching your neck up high to watch the furling clouds roll by?

Or will you make the world your stage, stir up every cloud and wind under all the heavens, making the entire world your captive audience as you dance, making people’s hearts pound with your every move?

Composing my own laws, establishing the order I desire…a human life is a measly ten decades, so why don’t I light the candle that is my life and set this world ablaze!! <<less

Interview with the protagonist:... more>>

Q1: What is your secret to becoming the ace of the Black Organization?

Jiang Xia: “Take Conan to the target’s house for a stroll.”

Q2: What’s the secret of your repeated recovery of the treasures stolen by Kidd?

Jiang Xia: “His accomplice was my vest.”

Interview with the detectives of Conan World:

Q1: How do you view Jiang Xia?

Detectives: “Except for solving the case too quickly + being difficult to hold back, there are no other shortcomings.”

Q2: Everyone is a detective. Why not join forces with Jiang Xia to fight against the Black Organization?

Detectives (hurriedly wave their hands): “No no no, can’t tell him that the darkness is too heavy for him.” <<less

Lady Francesca, on one fateful day, recalled that the world she lives in is in fact the world of an [otome game where the men of the underworld were the capture targets] and that she was a heroine of that world.
But the problem was………... more>>

"……..I.!! even in my past life in Japan, was the [grandaughter of a yakuza boss]!?!"

Her life was in danger everyday, and forget romance, even making normal friends was impossible in her past life. "If I were to reincarnate, I want to be part of normal family this time! Also I want to make friends!!" She was sure she had wished so, yet……..

"I will never abandon you even if you are a villain."

The moral code she had been raised in during her past life, was driving her actions even now.
In this game's main story, the main villain was her own fiancé, Leonardo. That villain was destined to bring chaos to Francesca's daily life.
That's why she wanted to annul her engagement with him beforehand but instead, Leonardo ended up being more fascinated by her.

"How cute, Francesca. I love you so much, so please, continue to entertain me."
"Absolutely no way! I am not your toy!"

After all this time, she wanted to live a peaceful life no matter what.
Francesca, while being doted on by her fiancé, she continued to aim for a "peaceful and normal life". (*And fail at it)

Note; Cover Image from the manga adaptation.
#AkuMana <<less

The story centers on a belligerent delinquent named Jū Jūzawa and a strange girl named Ame Ochibana who suddenly vows complete loyalty to him. "Denpa... more>> teki na Kanojo" or literally, "electromagnetic girlfriend," refers to the denpa-kei sub-genre of stories imply that bizarre behaviors are caused by electromagnetic waves. <<less

Every mu*der has its own reasons behind it.... more>>

With the help of criminal investigation, we can restore the killer’s appearance, predict their psychology and unravel the truth.

Captain Song Wen of the Criminal Investigation Department has repeatedly solved strange cases using his masterful ability to simulate criminal portraits down to the last detail. With the arrival of the blooming season, the South City Bureau welcomed a new trainee police officer, Lu Siyu, a taciturn officer who is always able to uncover the truth. And behind him there are also hidden secrets….

Song Wen: Where did this rich second-generation newcomer come from?? No, no need! It hasn’t been seven days. I want to return the goods. There’s no reason.*

A week later — The report written by Lu Siyu is good. The food cooked by Lu Siyu is also good. Ah Lu Siyu, you can also solve the cases so quickly (^o^)

Six months later — Wife, whatever you say is right ヽ(^o^)丿

Even Song Wen couldn’t escape the law of true fragrance*.

Powerful Wolf Dog Chief Gong × Beautiful Yet Cruel, Cold-blooded Pe*vert

The new book “Criminal Investigation Notes” is here for collection.

The process of solving cases becomes refreshing and sweet when emotions come into the picture

Notes :
1. Taobao, which allows customers to return any product within 7 days. No reasons asked! (七天无理由退换)
2. The popular Internet term zhēn xiāng or “true fragrance” is mainly used to ridicule the contradictory behavior of a person who is dead against doing something, but later on falls in love with the same thing and turns back to slap their own face. <<less

A figure strolled along a trail, taking in the beauty of the flowers. Wherever she went, mu*ders seemed to follow in her wake.... more>>

She sought out a secluded spot under a crooked peach tree, closing her eyes to rest.

Out of the blue, a bundle came flying over a towering wall, and landed squarely into her arms.

She unwrapped the bundle revealing a freshly severed human head.

“Amituofo.”

Standing on her tiptoes, she steadily placed the head on the branches of the peach tree. Then she flapped her clothes, and airily departed from the scene. <<less

After being imprisoned by his mother for five years, Raymond was sent to a boarding school in the countryside as if being abandoned. He began a new school life with four dormitory roommates.... more>>

<Simon> – a quiet, blunt but kind-hearted boy.

<Hugh> – a sociable and energetic boy loved by everyone.

<George> – a mysterious boy who seems to have secrets.

And now, we need to know about <Jerome>.

***

<Jerome> had a room to himself. George said it was because there weren’t enough students, but I didn’t believe him. I instinctively disliked <Jerome> from the moment I first saw him. He was similar in height and build to me, but somehow seemed larger and stronger. His equestrian physique was slim and agile, and his hands were slightly larger than average.

Because he rode horses every day, he often wore riding clothes. With white riding pants clinging to his legs, black boots, and a loose-collared shirt, he carried a leather riding crop. I especially disliked that crop. <Jerome> would often, as a joke, lift the tip of Hugh’s chin with the leather loop attached to the end of the crop, and the sight was extremely uncomfortable. <<less

Sakurako Kujō is a genius beauty in her mid-twenties whose life is centered around one thing and one thing only: bones. With little tolerance for... more>> others, she would be completely isolated in her study full of skeletons if it weren’t for high school boy Shotaro—her new assistant and constant companion. Why exactly she has taken a shine to him remains a mystery, but one thing is clear: Whenever the two go out together, the chances are high that they will come across a human corpse. <<less

Western VRMMO【DEMONDAL】was known for its extremely harsh game system. To begin with, there were no levels. There were no skills. There were no guilds. There was no inventory. There were no convenient system messages or maps of any kind either. It was so needlessly realistic that it was already basically a VR life simulator.... more>>

As for anything game-like, it was basically limited to weapon masteries; a proficiency level that you got from using your weapon, as well as physical strength that increased as well. That was it.

It was a fantasy game so there was magic, but forming a contract with a spirit was extremely difficult, and only 1% of the playerbase were magicians.

In this VR game【DEMONDAL】that was ridiculously close to reality, the protagonist Kei who was a well known mounted archery expert, was one day sent to another world with his Russian【DEMONDAL】friend.

The game that was severe to begin with had turned into a reality, and the harshness increased again―― <<less

The Apostle Theo, respected by all, has died.
And then, he resurrected.
“I can tear apart ghosts.”
With the abilities from his previous life.

Senior forensic doctor Bai Yue is good at autopsy, profiling, trace inspection, psychology, and criminal portraits. Accidentally traveled to the scene of an ancient crime... more>> and became the runaway fiancée of Dali Temple Qing Jianyu. The whole family likes it, the in-laws love it, the husband and wife love each other in front, and pinch each other in the back... "Hypocritical!" : "Yue'er, what did you like about me back then?" Bai Yue smiled slightly: "I just like you, you can't understand me, and you can't get rid of me." <<less

Ian, who was a hitman, finishes his last mission and drives the knife across his neck.... more>>

[I’ve never seen the place where I woke up after I stopped breathing.]
Somewhere with strange people and endless dark forest.

One could occasionally hear crying at dawn.

As soon as he realized that he was in someone else’s body named ‘Ian’, the high gates were opened, and he met the owner of the mansion, who had blue blood on him; the color of the serpent.

“I’ve been worried a lot since you got back covered in blood.

It’s good to see you breathing fine.”

His hair disheveled and as dark as the night. Tall, dark skinned with slender eyes, the aura around him felt slightly dominant.

[Ah, he’s the man I had already killed.]

Ian realizes the moment he looks at his face,

He can’t think of his name or the reason why I killed him.

The man had a suspicious attitude…. <<less

I became an extra in a detective novel where people are dying left and right. Moreover, I became a character with the lowest survival rate, a girl with no dreams or future!... more>>

"The culprit is that person!"

Unable to witness people dying in front of me, I subtly pointed out the culprit a few times.

"Become my daughter."
The protagonist of this novel, who catches criminals, and also the most powerful figure in the Empire, the Duke, proposed adoption to me!

Is the life in the back alley with an empty stomach finally over?! Even rejoicing at being allowed to eat two fluffy breads, the hidden settings of the novel suddenly come to mind.

'...Wait a minute. Wasn't the protagonist in this novel supposed to be a psychopath?'

The Duke, colder than anyone to villains, but warm to his adopted daughter! <<less

I seemed to have been reincarnated into a world where the gender ratio is 1:10 and men are favored, but I had done something wrong... more>> before regaining my memories of my past life. <<less

"Master! Master! This time our target is a beggar!"... more>>

Zhang San responded very coldly: "So what?"

"Since he's a beggar, let's get it over with quickly."

Zhang San calmly glanced at the beggar on the street, then turned and walked away.

"Master, what's wrong?!"

Zhang San spoke weightily: "Little Two, don't you think it's very abnormal for someone to pay to have a beggar killed?"

The disciple asked in shock: "Master, could it be that we have to...again?"

Zhang San nodded plainly.

The next moment, the disciple tightly hugged Zhang San's legs and cried: "It's been a year since we last opened for business, Master! Take this job, or we'll starve to death!"

Zhang San's heart softened, perhaps also under realistic pressures.

He heaved a long sigh, and said: "Fine, let's observe that beggar for two months first before deciding whether to take action."

This assassin is too steady! <<less

Ji Yao, the criminal investigation team leader, came home from work and knocked on the door of his new neighbour’s house. “Doctor, I broke the skin on my finger, and it hurts so much!”... more>>

Han Xi: “Sorry, police officer, forensic doctors only see dead people.”

Ji Yao leaned against the door and said, “I’m dead.”

Han Xi quietly watched him act: “Cause of death?”

Ji Yao smiled playfully. “Seduced to death by a certain beauty.”

Han Xi slammed the door. “Get out!”

One day, a long time later, he stood in front of her, and with a bang, a bullet hit his chest.

His breath was weak, but his smile was gentle. “It doesn’t hurt, and I can’t die. Don’t cry.” <<less

[System + Reasoning to Solve Cases + Single Female Lead] ... more>>

Deliveryman Su He accidentally got involved in a mu*der case, and at the same time bound a top-tier selection system! As long as he makes a choice, he will get a reward! With the help of the system, his life trajectory gradually deviates: Hey, I want to call the police, Mingjia Community, Building 2, Unit 603, someone committed mu*der... Yes, I'm safe now... Two people died... The mu*derer? Well, I locked him outside the door... I have no relationship with the deceased, I'm a deliveryman...

Officer Wen: Why do you, a deliveryman, always appear at the crime scene?...

Su He smiled and said, "If I say this is a coincidence, do you believe it?" <<less

[Blind (fake), flirtatious shou x restrained (real), criminal investigator gong].... more>>

Ying Wan was a blind person nobody wanted. He was picked up from an alley by Yu Baiqing, who was eight years older than him.

Adult Ying Wan became a blind bartender, while Yu Baiqing smoothly graduated from the police academy and joined Fan City’s criminal investigation team.

Seven years later, there was a major transnational case in Fan City.

With their backs to the wall, the criminal group seized Ying Wan as a hostage and demanded for the captain of the criminal investigation team, Yu Baiqing, to give up on capturing them.

Ying Wan could not see, so all he could hear was the sound of a bullet being loaded.

On that day, in front of Yu Baiqing, the bandit pointed the gun at Ying Wan and pressed the trigger.

–

When Ying Wan came to, he realized he was no longer blind.

He’d returned to the day he was held hostage.

Having regained his sight, Ying Wan recognized the handsome, tall criminal investigator amongst the mass of people in an instant.

That was his ge Yu Baiqing, who had raised him for more than ten years.

Yu Baiqing’s bloodshot eyes were locked unwaveringly on Ying Wan, who was in the hands of the bandit. Sweat and tears intermixed as they slid down his cheeks.

“Captain Yu, shoot me if you can!”

The criminal yelled arrogantly at Yu Baiqing in the distance. “Do you dare to use the lives of a few thousand people in exchange for your brother?”

The reborn Ying Wan watched with his own eyes as Yu Baiqing raised the gun in his hands and aimed it accurately at the bandit’s heart once more.

“…I’m sorry, Little Wan.”

He saw Yu Baiqing mouth ‘I. Love. You.’

–

Yu Baiqing always thought that the little blind person would never know, even till the day he died, that he’d liked him for many years.

‘We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.’

– Plato

Author’s Notes:

– This is a suspense, mystery novel with a Hong Kong-style of criminal investigation, but as a whole, it is impractical.

– Both are bigshots. Two sockpuppet spirits putting on a show about their birth (lit cigarette.jpg)

– There’s both the gong and shou’s POV, but more from the shou. Gong and shou are not related by blood, they call each other ge and di only because there is an age gap.

– 1V1, HE. Plot is complex but romance is sweet!! Please read with peace of mind~

– One last nagging statement – this is my own creative work, there is no relation to reality. Please don’t self-insert without any research. It’s a difficult environment, may readers please leave me with a way out, many thanks. <<less

One day, Xu Mo got off work as usual and heard some noise coming from the trunk. He opened it and saw a female celebrity tied up and stuffed in the trunk!... more>>

Little did he know, countless cameras were aimed at him at this moment – this was a new type of reality show.

The first randomly selected passerby was caught in less than an hour.

But when Xu Mo was selected, things started to take an unexpected turn.

“Damn, this isn’t how the script goes. This Xu Mo is too bold, he’s not following the rules at all.”

“Crap, is this guy taking it seriously?”

“The female celebrity has been scared to tears!” <<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

The once-in-a-century heavy rain washed away the embankment, the water receded, and the cracked ground revealed a male body that had been sealed for many years. The investigation found that it was Jiang Xiyan, the top scorer in the college entrance examination, who disappeared ten years ago.... more>>

The criminal policeman Song Zhou, who was in charge of investigating the case, worked day and night, but he still couldn't hold back the great sleepiness and laid down at his desk to rest.

While half asleep and half awake, he received a call. The caller claimed to be Jiang Xiyan and was being hunted down. He hoped that the police would rescue him.

Song Zhou thought that someone had the same name, but he didn't expect that the place names mentioned by the other party were all the locations that had been demolished, and the time Jiang Xiyan mentioned was exactly three days before he was confirmed missing.

Regardless of whether it was a prank or a real occurrence, out of responsibility, Song Zhou still helped him out of trouble, but he was surprised to find that the evidence in his hand was also changing.

In other words, the other party might really be Jiang Xiyan, who died ten years ago.

—Uncle policeman, can I trust you? Can I survive?

—Yes, trust me, and trust yourself too.

—If I survive, I want to see you. <<less

Baek Soo-hyun and Yang Ho-beom, who coincidentally met while trying to steal something. "Help me catch your father, and I'll pay you." A scoundrel... more>> trying to profit from selling a father and a scoundrel who laughs while plunging a knife into someone else's belly. "Curious about the truth?" They both boarded the same ship, but they couldn't trust each other. In the end, what remained was... <<less

Magic has returned.... more>>

Those who have safeguarded the most worthless knowledge will begin to dream the most epic dreams. <<less

Seven years ago, Hua Chong, a member of Special Force from the Luocheng City Bureau, was deployed to the Beixi border to support anti-terrorism. Two years later, the mission was accomplished, and Hua Chong was transferred back to Luocheng. However, instead of going back to the Special Force Detachment, he voluntarily transferred to the Criminal Investigation Detachment. Several years later, Hua Chong became the head of the Criminal Investigation Detachment’s Serious Crime Unit. Soon after, a young and talented elite from the Information Warfare Team of the Ministry of Public Security was suddenly transferred into the Serious Crime Unit. The seemingly ‘successful’ mission on the Beixi border five years ago had already changed the... more>> destinies of two individuals.

Protagonists: Hua Chong and Liu Zhiqin. <<less