A compilation of 20 detective stories and 6 essays and miscellaneous writings by Japan's first female detective writer, Ookura Teruko.

Toru and his mentor, Abiko, are professional burglars with limited success. What is supposed to be a routine break-in one night turns into something they... more>> could have never imagined... <<less

A boy takes on the weary road, to fix the unfix-able, to cure the incurable- To tame the infamous Yandere.

She is an honorably retired SWAT officer with meritorious deeds and is a dashing detective who solves cases like a god.... more>>

One day, a strange golden board with eight divinatory trigrams brings her to a different world, where she is bestowed as a gift to a general’s manor.

He is a grim god of war whose power overwhelms six countries and the defender-general of the state with military power in his hands. An imperial edict brought him a delicate concubine. He turned and left. After returning, his second in command and soldiers ignored him. Instead, they kept on saying, “What does madam think?”

When has the general’s manor changed its owner?

Solving cases, training soldiers, night attacks, suppressing bandits, street fights, counter-terrorism operations, naval battles – one after another appeared on stage. She played with flourish, yet he was unable to resist even a little. <<less

Before being framed and sentenced to a lethal injection death penalty, Zhao Yu used to be a street ruffian who fought recklessly without morals or a bottom line. But when Zhao Yu woke up reincarnated in a parallel universe, he found that he was no longer a criminal but a Key Case Investigation Team agent.... more>>

The change from a criminal to a police officer had thrown Zhao Yu off and had him wreak havoc for the first few days in the station. But with the help of a mysterious “Miracle system,” Zhao Yu was able to embark on a new life where his goal is to solve the unsolvable cases and make amends for his past life’s mistakes. <<less

The female lead is an expert in criminal psychology, and also martial arts instructor in special division. With high IQ, high physical fitness, but low EQ and slow reaction.... more>>

The male lead is in the entertainment circle “The big shot”, king of superstar, film emperor (People: Your Majesty!). At the age of 5 he began to love the female lead secretly, the secret love lasts for 22 years without any changing in affection, and in the end he becomes a love-sick person with kind and proud attributes of a loyal dog.

In the first round, she pushed him until he was bleeding.

In the second round, he was thrown of by her until he sees the star.

But he knew from the beginning that she was his wife.

She used a professional perspective on criminal psychology to evaluate him: deceitful, good-looking, arrogant, self-perceived, and highly manipulated, and can be diagnosed as clinical psychopathy.

Finally she asked: Do you really want to sleep with me now?

He answered: Wrong! I’ve been wanting to sleep with you from a long time ago. <<less

The first time that I met him, all sultry, I frivolously advised him, “Young man, next time do not look so attractive. It is dangerous to wander around.”... more>>

The fourth time that I met him, I was wearing a high school uniform and carrying my school bag. I bowed to him respectfully and said “Uncle, you are so handsome. You will make a great match with my teacher. When both of you get married, I will be the flower girl, ok? ”

The fifth time that I met him, he chased me in the street until I got stuck in a dead end. His eyes slightly amused said, “Want to be my flower girl? You are twenty four years old, also want to be a flower girl?” I said: “Big Brother, don’t get too excited ah …” He replied: “Of course I am excited. Have you heard of the bride being the flower girl?” <<less

In this world, there is the beautiful mutual and telepathy love.... more>>

“I’ve been pursuing you for so long, what do you think?’

Xu Xu could feel her heart pounding in her chest; however what he said wasn’t logical.

“You’re pursuing me?”

Ji Bai raised his black eyes looking at her quietly.

“Every morning I exercised with you, personally taught you how to shoot, prompted the police team to call you sister in law… If this isn’t pursuing, then what is it?”

She took a deep breath stabilizing her heartbeat.

“You don’t need to pursue me anymore.”

Ji Bai totally did not expect her to say that. His heart sank, coldly said: “What do you mean?”

Xu Xu looked into his eyes: “I also like you so you don’t need to pursue.” <<less

A side story to Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens.... more>>

A collection of short stories across the whole timeline. Each chapter is an individual story and can be read separately.

**Timeline of the short stories are as follows:
Ch. 1 - between volumes 1 and 2
Ch. 2 - prequel (mentions of volume 6)
Ch. 3 - post-volume 8
Ch. 4 - post-volume 8
Ch. 5 - around volume 3 <<less

Gu Nianzhi had no idea how to get the aloof and handsome Major General to fall in love with her.... more>>

His eyes were dark and serious. "...Seduce me. If you can do it, I’m yours."

Gu Nianzhi: "!!!" <<less

Ordinary NEET Hasegawa Ryou discovered that his reality had turned completely into a Romance Game world as soon as he woke up. Thus he sets... more>> out to capture his targets with his freely usable “Save & Load” and “Item” abilities. But it turns out that what he got involved with, was a life-risking game with very dangerous women to capture! <<less

Deemed hopeless by her family and that she was better off married when her fourth novel continued to be a flop, aspiring author Xiang Wan begins to doubt herself. While feeling conflicted about continuing her dream as an author, things take an unexpected turn when a dazzling guy appears before her and takes her to the police station.... more>>

"What? I'm the primary suspect in a mu*der case?"

A mu*der has taken place and the details are eerily similar to the details of her latest novel. The dazzling guy turns out to be a talented detective with a hidden identity who is assigned to investigate the case. From then on, her life turns topsy-turvy.

In the beginning, she seeks the detective's protection by requesting to stay overnight at his place.

"Detective Bai, is it not the duty of the police to protect the witness when her life is in extreme danger?"

She ends up staying at his house overnight because of various reasons, such as—

Scenario 1:
Xiang Wan: "Detective Bai, you have no right to detain me..."

Detective Bai: "I remember you're the one who requested to stay at my house?"

Scenario 2:
Xiang Wan: "There's no need for that. Detective Bai, I can return..."

Detective Bai: "You've not cleared of suspicion yet. If something happens, at least you'll have an alibi."

Scenario 3:
Xiang Wan: “Why did you bring me to your house again?"

Detective Bai: "You haven't released a new chapter today!" he said, enunciating each syllable, "I want to read your latest chapter before telling you of our latest investigations."

"…" <<less

There is a family, under the Qi surname, living in the city. It is a strange but cosy family. ... more>>

A family of four composed of a mother and three sons. The most bewildering of all, the mother has a very beautiful appearance. She is thirty year old, yet still as delicate as a twenty-one.

As for her three sons, respectively twenty-five, twenty-three, and eighteen year old, they are all handsome and elegant, yet the three of them are still single……

“She’s a princess of the demon realm who unexpectedly reborn. As a mommy with three babies, they are 25, 23, and 18 years old, all of which are not small! Are you really our mommy?

"The head of the household is me, of course I am your mommy!"

It turns out that mommy is actually a vampire! Another vampire is her big brother! Snow wolf tribe? Demon realm? It doesn’t matter anyway! As long as we can live a happy life!” <<less

This is a story of crime, scandal, and romance.... more>>

A mu*der has shaken the Korean business world. The strong-willed prosecutor, Cha Jiyeon must now uncover the secrets of Eunseong Group.

Who is the hidden killer? Who will inherit the company? Furthermore, what is her connection to the mysterious Seo Minho?

She will soon discover she is more connected to the company than she realizes. <<less

Xia Lei, whose parents were no longer around, had to work hard to support himself and his sister. One day, he got into an accident at work which burnt his left eye. After he awoke in the hospital bed, he discovered that his eye was not blind – it gained abilities! Now, he is using these abilities to right the wrongs and make a better life for himself and others. Will Xia Lei triumph over the corrupt and privileged with his newfound power?... more>>

I am destined to be the protagonist of this era! <<less

What was meant to be a quick breakage of their sibling’s relationship, brought about a lingering memory of Xiao Li’s piercing gaze, imprinting itself in Qi Xiu Yuan’s heart. Several encounters later, friendship was the underlying word to start off their relationship, yet for Qi Xiu Yuan it had always been something more. Something stronger. For Xiao Li, who had only known the criminal world, how will he take on feelings that he had never felt before?... more>>

The bold line that separate the gang member–Xiao Li and the teacher–Qi Xiu Yuan, which path will allow them to meet in the middle? <<less

Fang Shen’s eyes undergo perplexing changes after being hit by thunder. The change helps him acquire inscrutable and powerful life-death eyes which are able to... more>> launch many functions like clairvoyance. With the superb and magical eyes, he can dominate the world. <<less

Private St. Marielle Girls' Academy ... more>>

A young lady's school that provides integrated education with junior high school, high school, and university. Three years ago, the "Saint Girls' Hall" was built 10 minutes on foot from such a school. This is a dormitory exclusively for students attending Marielle Girls' Academy.

Taku Sudo, who renewed his grandfather's rental cond*minium and built the Seigakuin Kaikan, will install voyeur cameras in all rooms.

While snooping on the embarrassing daily life of the girls, Sudo seized the weaknesses of the girls and threatened them to become s*xual s*aves every day. A table that tries to make a harem in modern society by a girl student who became a s*x s*ave. Please enjoy the many

activities of the girls and the caretaker, such as the love struggle of the s*ave girls, the power struggle at the school, the pure love, the conflict, and the farewell .

(MTL) <<less

In the presence of strangers, Han Chen was always handsome and cold, making it difficult for others to get close to him. He was like the frosted snow – pure, and slightly chilly. Yet, he was also like the river flowing in the dark night – quiet and moving. To many, he was akin to an unparalleled and untouchable god.... more>>

Only in the presence of Bai Jin Xi would this famous top police superintendent expose his deeply hidden shameless nature.

“Come and sit nearer to me, I won’t eat you. At least, not now.”

“I have never touched other women before. Do you want to check my body?”

“Bai Jin Xi, never ever leave my side. Every year, every month, every moment, every minute, every second.”

In her heart, there exists an obstinate old man – one who has tirelessly loved her throughout all these years. <<less

“Do you want to be normal?... more>>

“Have you begun to doubt the definition of normal?

“Do you hate the world that doesn’t accept you?

“Do you want to change? This world won’t change for you so you can only change yourself.

“Welcome to Cotidianus, a place that can make you normal.” <<less

It’s the beginning of the Apocalypse, and zombies are running rampant over the Earth.... more>>

Bai Jing brought his space dimension with him when he was reborn.

A lousy man becomes a loyal lover.

Hidden dimension, check. Food supplies, check. Golden finger, check.

Next, I’m not good at introductions, so please forgive me. <<less

"I have not committed a single crime. And I think I can prove that I am innocent."
A letter was discovered in the room of a suspect after he had been released from juvenile prison. And shortly following this discovery,  a message was found written on the wall at a crime scene: "I am innocent."... more>>

Meanwhile at an editorial department for the gossip magazine Last Week Weekly, the editor-in-chief Rui Otonobe - alias Otsuberu - is approached by a mysterious, daunting man with a scar running across his face named Yukihiro Kisa as a new reporter for the magazine company Iibane Publications. As the two try and find the latest scoop, Kisa and Otonobe find themselves in the web of serial killings and corruption. <<less

Zhuang Feng is in his last year of high school, and he’s just moved to the city. He lives with his good-for-nothing cousin, who’s always... more>> on business trips falling for get-rich-quick scams, and his Saozi (sister-in-law), who tries to make his life miserable as much as possible. There’s one upside, though; she. is. freaking. hot. But one day, he found a piece of her underwear in the bathroom…. And unfolded a series of events that will turn his life upside down. <<less

Su Qiubai was your ordinary taxi driver in the city. Bored, lonely and with a dog as his only companion, life couldn’t be any more dull for him. However, that all changed when his taxi’s navigator spoke to him. Now everyday has become an adventure!... more>>

With the ability to fight crime (and preserve justice) and travel through space-time in order to complete his tasks, there was one common thing people questioned: Who is Su Qiubai? What will he do? What will he achieve?

There is only one way to find out! <<less

To be is to have a soul. The soul begets a will. Wills accumulate into mysterious psychic forces, weaving secret domains within the fabric of reality.... more>>

Li Yiming, a gentle and kind-hearted person, was embroiled in this secret facade of reality against his will. Was it a coincidence, or was it preordained by fate? Dao techniques, artifacts, fantastic beasts, supernatural abilities… Within these secret domains governed by Heavenly Laws, his true identity incites great suspicion from all. A plan concocted for millennia — will he be the one to derail Heaven’s laws, or the one to sunder Nature’s fetters? <<less