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

There exist in this world a set of six daggers that carry a terrible curse: the ability to inflict a death beyond time. Those under the daggers' curse shall reincarnate without end, never able to know happiness and always drawn to die once more by the dagger. This is the story of "Raine" and "Marie", two souls bound by the daggers' curse to kill one another, over and over again.... more>>

France, 1243. Lapis Lazuli Castle is the name of an insignificant relay fort nestled away in a forest east of Carcassonne. Its ruler, Count Geoffroy, and his only daughter, Marie, are both believed to be insane. The root cause of their shared madness is the mysterious disappearance of Geoffroy's wife three years ago, which caused Geoffroy to grow detached from humanity and cast Marie into a deep depression. After three years of wandering in a state halfway to nonexistence, Marie works up the nerve to ask her chief bodyguard, Sir Raine, to investigate her mother's death, confiding that on the night of her mother's disappearance, she had witnessed something impossible. However, her investigation only prompts a new tragedy.

The French-German border, 1916. As World War I rages on, Raine and Marie's latest reincarnations live the life of a sub-lieutenant in the French army and a medic with the Red Cross, respectively. The two lovers are reunited at the site of the Battle of Verdun, but no sooner have they met then Raine finds himself faced with a barrage of impossible circumstances. An enemy soldier's head suddenly vanishes, right before his eyes. One of his subordinates reports the same thing happening to an ally. Four more headless bodies vanish from a flooded bunker in the minute he looks away. These baffling events are a prelude to the return of their old tragedy.

Northern Hokkaido, 1989. Kimiyo, age eighteen, is already dying, an inoperable tumor in her hypothalamus leaving her with less than a year to live. Refusing to despair in the face of her tragic circumstances, she spends her remaining days with her friends at "The Library at the End of the World", a private library so called due to its isolated nature. One day, a man named Kito approaches her out of the blue, regaling her with a story about a set of cursed daggers, knights in the 13th century, and the two of them being cursed, fated lovers. Naturally, Kimiyo is intensely skeptical, but the events that come next don't require her to believe in them.

Arriving at the scene of these three tragedies is Snowy, an enigmatic figure of indeterminate gender who claims to be "a detective charged with managing the world's chaos". <<less

A princess lost her father and mother, and was forced to flee her country. Hearing rumors of her inheritance from the former king, Sophia, a... more>> female thief, and her partner Jade storm into the mansion. But Sophia herself, was once...
A participating work in the "5th Mooncake Project" of the Arima Ice Flame Project. <<less

The youth, a seminary student, one day saw a prostitute with a tattoo of a blue flower on her arm in a back alley. From... more>> that day on, his happiness was shattered. <<less

An antique shop “BEAR” operates late at night. Each item sold there has its own particular significance. Once you step into the shop, you will... more>> find yourself in another world that is as beautiful as a dream. You are enticed there by a mysterious owner. What kind of terrors are trapped in those products is something to look forward to once you have read it. <<less

Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller envisions a nightmare scenario: a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part... more>> of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are provided arms and forced to kill until only one survivor is left standing. Criticized as violet exploitation when first published in Japan—where it became a runaway best seller—Battle Royale is a Lord of the Flies for the 21st century, a potent allegory of what it means to be young and (barely) alive in a dog-eat-dog world. <<less

Anna, who had been abused by her family and fiancée, was involved in an incident that His Highness was chasing at the academy. Anna, who... more>> has been given her reward for inflicting wounds on an unmarried daughter and for testifying in an important case, asks for her engagement to be annulled. She was exhausted and had a deep wound in her heart... they thought, but Anna was bold. As she was eating and resting, she was introduced to Anna's new fiancé because of her personal safety and interests. Anna, who is engaged to Philip, who is a national hero and is good at both literary and military arts, but cold to women, and Philip, who is called the Prince of Ice, melts their hearts unexpectedly. <<less

"I want you to raise my son, Cutlass, Melinia." "What are you talking about!" I almost yelled in anger, but I clenched my fists and... more>> endured it. Because that's what my ex-fiancé said. He's my sister-in-law's husband now. It's kind of a joke, isn't it? Reluctantly, Melinia decided to take in her (her-in-law's) nephew and raise him. After her engagement was annulled, she couldn't find a new husband, and there was no place for her at her parents' house. This is the story of a girl who has lost her place and a boy who has failed to find the love of his biological parents as she rebuilds her life. <<less

The odd-numbered chapters of the story tell of how Jorge, Elizabeth, and another girl named Penelope de la Rosa grew up together, eventually leading to Jorge joining the Royal Air Force and marrying Elizabeth. However, this time around, their wedding is threatened by a zombie invasion. Along the way he makes new friends, such as Tsukumojuku Kato and Steven Motorize, and gets framed for a mu*der.... more>>

The other chapters, however, are another story altogether and considered the true story of the novel. Set in the 20th century after Made In Heaven resets the world exactly thirty-six times, it focuses on kid detective Joji Joestar who, while investigating a recent string of incidents, comes across a boy detective named Tsukumojuku Kato, who has somehow travelled between universes. After he is found dead in Morioh, seemingly by Yoshikage Kira’s hands, Joji heads to investigate, and after a strange series of events meets up with the original Giorno Giovanna and Rohan Kishibe. Giorno has survived due to his Stand Gold Experience Requiem nullifying the effects, while Rohan survives by being too preoccupied with his manga to realize Made In Heaven was activated. Along the way, Joji eventually reaches outer space, and meets 36 versions of Kars, each from a different universe, one of which accompanies him back to Earth, all ending in a massive fistfight with Dio Brando as he attempts to become the Holy Corpse and gain unlimited power. <<less

Please read the prologue to get an idea of the novel as the synopsis contains spoilers.... more>>

Basic Summary:
Kaito Tsurugi grew up with two half Japanese twins and saved the female twin Ellen Kisaragi from bullying. Now in high school every girl Kaito likes falls for the male twin Alan Kisaragi. However behind the scenes Ellen is actually manipulating Alan to NTR every girl Kaito ever likes and then consoles him herself, thereby slowly breaking him and making him dependent on her till he is finally hers alone. <<less

If a ghost says something, you should never believe it.

My younger sister always says, “You’re the only one who’s cheating!” and steals my things. ... more>>

My birthday present, my grandfather’s souvenir when he went abroad, the fountain pen I got when I passed the first place at school… all of them were stolen by my sister. My parents only love my little sister and scold me, saying things like “Be patient with her because you’re her sister!”

“It’s almost your sister’s 16th birthday. Since it’s a celebration of coming of age, everyone should give you something more expensive than before, right? I wanted a new hair ornament, brooch, earrings and necklace.!”

From a month before my birthday, this makes me think about the day.

“Bianca is the older sister, so naturally you will give the present to your younger sister, Mia, right? Since you’re an older sister, you’ll listen to your cute younger sister Mia’s request, right?”

My parents acquiesced to my sister stealing my belongings, or rather, they were affirmative. I came up with a gift that my sister will never take away, something that makes both the giver and the recipient happy. What’s more, there’s no better gift than this to make your sister and parents go crazy!

On the day of my birthday, my sister stepped on the ground and regretted the present I had received. <<less

A research genius, indifferent mad dog gong and a highly influential and stunning beauty shou... more>>

At his older brother’s funeral, Xie Hou encountered the male “widow.”

On a silent, rainy night, Shen Cizhu was surrounded by a group of dignitaries and led into the cemetery. He stopped in front of Xie Hou, lifting his umbrella, revealing the green eyes deeply etched in Xie Hou’s memory.

It seemed like he had been crying, and his striking beauty had become fragile as a result.

“Condolences,” Xie Hou said in a soft voice.

“Thank you,” Shen Cizhu replied hoarsely.

At the funeral, they pretended not to know each other, as if the night of their reckless passion had never happened.

After the crowd dispersed, the cemetery was cold.

Xie Hou looked down at Shen Cizhu, who was still kneeling in front of the tombstone. He leaned over, holding Shen Cizhu’s chin to make him look up. “Ge ge is gone. What will you do now?”

Shen Cizhu suddenly looked up.

“In that case,” Xie Hou, with an appearance of purity and coldness, murmured like an adulterer, “please let me replace Ge ge and inherit you.”

Shen Cizhu was adored by everyone.

In the eyes of others, Shen Cizhu was a noble son from a top-tier family, appearing compassionate and gentle, like the most sacred apple in the Garden of Eden.

But it was all a façade, and only Xie Hou knew his true nature.

The real Shen Cizhu had a destructive personality. He was gorgeous, arrogant, and greedy, harboring a permanent desire for control and possession over others. He was the most cunning and venomous snake in the Garden of Eden.

A venomous snake would never see itself as cruel; it would only follow its predatory instincts to ensnare its prey with a seductive whisper, and in an instant, its fangs would pierce the prey’s throat.

This predatory game was dangerous and rewarding for Xie Hou.

“My dear, it was clearly me who dragged you into hell, so why do you see me as your savior?”

Hormones can trigger the human instinct to seek a partner, but will your genes accept your partner?

Xie Hou had been conducting this research all along.

However, when everything seemed settled, it all collapsed with the arrival of Shen Cizhu.

He defied the warnings of his genes and fell in love with Shen Cizhu.

But at that time, Shen Cizhu was still his brother’s lover.

[I will devour all of him with blood and gore, but before that, I beg him to respond to my affection.]
P.S.:

One-sided love turns into reality/ Mutual Taming/ High-IQ games/Mutual Predation

HE / Shuangjie

The novel title comes from a combination of the MC and Ml’s names. Zhu(-珠) pearl and Hou(喉) – throat. <<less

Toru lost his most of his memory in an accident. He can’t remember anything that happened from the past six years. But with time, yet... more>> he struggles, he slowly recovers his memory. He feels as if he is a different person now, and he hates “the other guy” – the “himself” from six years ago… And thinking, Fujishima was his friend, felt like he was being watched over like a guardian angel but in the end he’s betrayed. Miserable and emotionally drained, Toru is trying not to relive in the shadow of his past. He is trying to move on with his new life… but harder he tries, he finds himself being pulled in by Fujishima. <<less

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

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Alpha × Alpha <<less

A nordic romance that burns up coldly!
"You and I are similar, don't you know? Amidst the foxes, we are two wolves who are bleeding from an injury.... more>>

The frozen capital of Norway, Oslo. Silye, an asian who have been discriminated and bullied just because of her race, decides to escape this frozen hell by jumping off the school building but is saved by being caught by the 'Emperor' of the school. This wasn't a good news. This was a nightmare on its own. <<less

When I was in high school, I certainly had my happy days.... more>>

「Hidaka Mai,」my beloved girlfriend whom I started dating in my first school year.

「Miyake Natsuki,」a good friend of mine who has been a rotten friend for a long time.

「Fukuhara Karen,」the only kouhai of the Literature Club to which I belong.

I really enjoyed spending time with them, and my high school life was supposed to be a precious memory for me.

However, it all started to fall apart when I saw Mai and Natsuki having s*x with each other.

Karen who saved me from crying from the shock of seeing that scene... That night, for some reason, she returned, covered in blood.

The next day. I learned that two people had been seriously injured.

「They made my Senpai cry. They deserved this much, didn't they?」

「All for my Senpai, they'll pay for this.」

「I've been waiting for this day for a long time.」

This is a coming-of-age story of ours that is too distorted to be handled. <<less

With just one pregnancy test, Jiang Wan Yu successfully broke up the enviable golden couple in the city and married into the Lin family. But it seems she's not the winner.... more>>

Half a year into the marriage, he couldn't stand the sight of her.

After carrying the baby for seven months, he cruelly removed their child by surgery, just to comfort his beloved woman.

“Jiang Wan Yu, this is your debt to Wen Jing! Your child belongs to him now, and you have no right to raise him!” She finally left, and her heart was devoid of any emotion.

When they met again, she plunged a knife into his chest and smiled cunningly in the arms of another man, treating him like a stranger.

He pressed her against the wall, “Jiang Wan Yu, who is that damn man?”

Jiang Wan Yu pushed away his restraining arms, and coldly smiled, “Of course, he's my husband, my child's father!”

“I won't allow it! You can't leave me unless I'm dead!” The man erupted in anger.

Jiang Wan Yu sneered, ”You won't allow it? Who do you think you are? What right do you have to forbid anything, Lin Yi Chen? Everything you once looked down upon, there are plenty of men who appreciate it! I no longer need you!” <<less

Marduk, the general of Kassite, has a beautiful son. Belshazzar. He has become Hierogami, a holy harlot meant to serve the soldiers of the Lion Army. Forced by his son’s reckless actions, Marduk must make a decision – let his men ravage his beloved only child or claim Belshazzar for himself, committing the ultimate sin.... more>>

The tale of Belshazzar, a son with forbidden desires, and Marduk, the father trying to honour his late wife and save them both. Whose wish will Goddess Millita fulfill?

*Part of the author’s “in*est Short Story” collection but released on its own. <<less

An admired boss with a child and a wife. I was convinced that I would never be able to have him. But―... more>>

“Hisaki-san. It’s ‘common sense for a boss to take care of his subordinate’s health and lifestyle’.”

“Since ‘it is common sense that daily life includes handling s*x drive,’ if I want to kiss you, you as my boss must answer to that, right?”

Hisaki-san responded, “Sure,” with a muddled look in his eyes, and put his arms lightly around my cheek.

And then―

His well-formed lips, which I had assumed I could never possess, overlapped with mine.

Having acquired the power to manipulate anyone he touches at will, Yuinosuke thrusts his admired boss, senior members of the same team, the president of the company, as well as the people in the office, into a world of debauchery as his desires dictate― <<less

When his engagement was called off, Prince Elias was abducted by an unknown person, without a clear understanding of his emotions.... more>>

Upon awakening, Elias found himself in a luxurious room that had been prepared exclusively for him and in the presence of a person he had never expected to cross paths with. <<less

Before misery came knocking at the door, no one was more optimistic for a peaceful life than Xiao Lan Dan.... more>>

Without power or influence, life unfolded miraculously for the mediocre Princess.

Like a picture scroll coming to life, the capital's most talented scholar professed his love for her, promising a lifelong commitment and transforming her monotonous existence into a colorful explosion of fireworks.

However, the future she eagerly anticipated never came. Instead, she was met with a bitter end in the midst of an icy winter. She died alone in the heavy snow, bearing the heinous crime of killing her Father Emperor.

Death finally revealed the truth.

Who was the one who smiled with coldness yet carried fiery passions? The one who seemed gentle yet bore grudges? And the one who was willing to abandon love and family for the sake of power?

Although unpredictable, fate had never been senseless. Pure love persevered, while foolishness and heartlessness led to a meaningless existence. <<less

After the Battle of Dawn, earth entered the age of wars. The collision of different planets and civilisations led to unending colonisations and expeditions of... more>> the unknown. Ambitions and desires grew as time progressed, but as they continued to pillage and destroy, they were unaware that paradise of yesterday was already at the edge of the apocalypse. <<less

A piece of animal hide made him give up becoming immortal.... more>>

Millions had to die just for him to catch a glimpse of the Way of Heaven.

The Earth shattered just as it was formed

Immortals and demons disappeared

The age-old tale of Nuwa creating mankind

Is this the revolt of his predecessors or a scheme of the Way of Heaven?

He does not cultivate for the sake of becoming immortal or for the sake of longevity.

He only wants to know the answer to only one question: What lies above the Way? <<less

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