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An exploration of depression and mortality.... more>>

The unfolding of the story revolves around a writer’s sudden su*cide.

Wang Ze, the young man who came in search of the truth, and the forest ranger who let the writer take his own life meet due to the mystery surrounding the writer.

A journey of soul exploration taking place in the forest in summer. <<less

Pain, Pain, Go Away is a novel by Sugaru Miaki, also known as Fafoo, author of Starting Over and Three Days of Happiness. Unlike Miaki’s previous two books, Pain, Pain, Go Away is not a rewrite of any story posted to 2ch, but an entirely original one. ... more>>

The plot involves a young man who becomes a killer (by accident) – but his victim has the power of “postponement,” temporarily delaying her death. <<less

On the hundredth day, I knew I was ill.
On the last day, I died.

From the boundless expanses of Lake Chao to where it meets the army of the Chi Bi.... more>>

From the childhood promise sealed with a knot of hair to the 40-year old lingering dream of home in Jiangdong.

From a singular kite hovering in the sky, to the sound of the qin echoing over a hundred li, across the river lit by the scorching sunset...

East flows the mighty river, sweeping away the heroes of time past...

I dream of Gongjin in his day, with his new bride, the Lord Qiao's younger daughter, dashing and debonair.

Ah, this life is a dream, let me drink to the moon floating in the river... <<less

Lu Changze said: Gu Xiu, there is too much you don't know. ... more>>

A sadomasochistic love story. <<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

Please be happier than me,
Before I give up in embarrassment.
No matter how painful it is,
You needn’t be sorry to make up for... more>> it,
At least I can fulfil your pursuit.
(Lyrics from Daniel Chan’s ‘Be Happier Than Me’) <<less

There is no connection between each story. The collection includes Corpse Phenomenon, A Shameless Prince, After the 102nd Night, and A Gift of Grace. As... more>> well as four other super short stories in a chapter.  <<less

The diary of Nan Kang of his relationship with his ex-boyfriend, expressing that he was willing to wait for him until 35 years old.... more>>

From morning to night, from the moment of love, the ending should have been predicted. The world praises love, but never admits love. Why is it wrong? Nan Kang, 35 years old is too long, and the waters in Xiangjiang is too cold. For fear that you are alone in the distant heavens, and he, with a woman and maybe a child, in the paradise at home. Nan Kang, do you regret waiting?

(It is said that this is a real story of a real person, Nan Kang, who has written other stories in his life. He had a loving boyfriend who, unable to withstand pressure from family and society, married a woman. In between March 9th and March 12th in 2008, Nan Kang jumped into the waters of Xiangjiang and ended his life. People found his body in the river on March 27th, after 15 long days drifting in the cold water. In 2016, readers commemorated his would-be 35th birthday.) <<less

The teenage boy, who didn’t have a good relationship with his family other than his younger sister, often caused trouble. One day, he unexpectedly stumbled upon his girlfriend engaged in questionable activities with another man. Fueled by anger, the boy punched the man until his face was unrecognizable and kicked him with all his might, although the root of the problem remained intact. The man testified that he was suddenly attacked while interacting normally with the girl. The girl affirmed his words.... more>>

With his history of mischief, the boy ended up in a juvenile detention center after this incident…

After completing his sentence, the boy was finally released. Waiting for him was his older sister, wearing a somewhat displeased expression, possibly because she lost in rock-paper-scissors or for some other reason.

However you look at it, this seems like an intense drama or a Tuesday Suspense Theater. <<less

“Oh, Yijie, you’re so pretty, so you should find a wife that’s prettier than you.”... more>>

Fu Yijie nodded.

“What kind of wife would you want?”

“Someone like my brother.”

In 4th grade, Fu Kun’s parents wanted to adopt a child. The first time he saw Yijie, Fu Kun thought he was a pretty little girl, but this pretty child who disliked talking became his younger brother just like that. Developing protective instincts for his new introverted, shy brother, Fu Kun ambitiously tried to be a good sibling. But what he did not expect was that his shy brother was, in fact, a two-faced wolf in sheep’s clothing… <<less

A policeman went undercover at a company to get close to the mafia boss in order to find his criminal records and send him to... more>> jail. <<less

Fish cannot live without water.... more>>

She stared at the fish in his hand and said, “I’m like this fish.”

He put the fish back into the river and said to her, “Then I’ll be your water.”

Later, the water dried up.

The fish died. <<less

What if the Grim Reaper, the one who announces someone's death, falls in love with a human? And what if that person is the same sex?... more>>

A Heartwarming Story of A Reaper and A Human. <<less

Also named “I am a vegetable”... more>>

“President Shen’s Wife Died”

“Big Brother has more presence than me”

Nothing is more honorable than being an Alpha. Strong, intelligent and handsome. Unlike Betas that are one of many, or Omegas that are delicate and vulnerable.

Even more honorably, I am an Alpha – An alpha who had been vegetative for twelve years. <<less

Xiaolin met a ghost.

Lin Wen had a secret. And ever since a certain point, he started feeling like he was being watched.

Zhao Mu was tapping on the window again. ... more>>

Li Yu opened his eyes, it was exactly midnight. One tap after another, this young man, Zhao Mu, who studied music has always had a special sense of rhythm.

One long, one short, like he was trying to convey a message, Li Yu was dazed for a moment then closed his eyes in silence, tears rolled down the corner of his eyes and landed silently on the pillow, leaving a faint mark.

“I love you, too.”

He whispered, “I love you, too.” <<less

On a cold wintry evening, he finally closed his eyes for an eternity.... more>>

He Yusen thought, “So be it.”

***

Lu Jing didn’t hear He Yusen’s words. When his ex-lover came back, all he wanted to do was return all the pain he had suffered to the person who ruthlessly abandoned him. For that purpose, he introduced a new lover and went to various places that he and He Yusen promised to visit together when they were young.

He didn’t imagine that this thirst for revenge would cost him the chance to see the person one last time. <<less

Once the words "I love you" passed her lips, she died, over and over.... more>>

It was December 24th, Christmas Eve, and High School Student Riichi's long-held feelings for Natsumi had been returned. Yet before his happiness could sink in, she lost her life right in front of him. Once he regained his senses, he had returned to two days prior... He learnt that the words "I love you" had become a trigger to rewind time. He attempted to avoid the confession from his beloved but she would always do so, and die once again.

"I love you, Riichi. I love you."

Trapped in an endless Christmas Eve, will Riichi manage to overcome the recurring tragedy and seize his future? <<less

Don’t know since when there was a box inside the elevator in the corridor.... more>>

An ordinary cardboard box, a bit large, placed neatly against the wall in the corner of the elevator and occupied nearly a quarter of the space.

The box wasn't sealed shut.

It was dark inside, who knows what was inside of it. <<less

The leaves have fallen and I know spring will return again soon. Then, it will no longer be my season. ... more>>

The array of the setting sun filters through the window bravely,
Rosy clouds coalesce to form an extraordinary orbit —
They say, after a person dies, their spirit would pass by,
And have a final glimpse of the world they’ve left behind…

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On the 5th of March 2002, he wore a white shirt with tattered sleeves and a pair of old, ash grey trousers as he came running into my home. It was evening and rays from the setting sun filtered through the window at an oblique angle, casting dark shadows on his left cheek. He stood ferociously before my family’s dining table. My father and I were in the middle of eating when he suddenly bellowed, “Let’s get married!”

That day, he received a stern beating from my father. He didn’t retaliate and was beaten black and blue, his face all swollen.

That year, I was 21, and without any hesitation, I married him.

Because when he looked at me, nothing else mattered. It was as though he was drowning, and only I could save him. <<less

I belong to a good sect that has never turned its back on me for my poor potential, has never forced me to study martial arts, and even helped arrange a betrothal for me when I was young.... more>>

My fiancée is a much renowned hot-tempered young miss. She’s beautiful, strong, and deeply loves me. Upon my start down the path of the Jianghu, I entirely relied on her to provide cover for me and before long, I became renowned as the #1 Pretty Boy of the Immortal Path.

Yet one day, I discovered that this person is apparently a man. A man in drag!

More unforgivable is that he thought I was a woman dressing as a man!

Me, as if my liver and guts are being cut to pieces: “Brother, what have you done with my fiancée?”

Him, as if a knife has been twisted in his heart: “Brother, what have *you* done with my fiancée?”

The waters of the Jianghu are indeed murky. Even if I am starving, even if I’m dying far from home, from this point on, I will not eat even a mouthful of rice prepared by him.

—So fragrant. <<less

“Nobody’s going to buy me emeralds. Nobody’s going to give me babies. Nobody’s going to save my life.”... more>>

—Lawrence Block, “Eight Million Ways to Die”

I could finally be liberated.

***

It had been more than a decade since Shi Wen, an alpha who became an omega for the man he loved, had been suffering in the quagmire of the world and his partner's indifference and disgust. As he was dragged into the darkness of death, he dialed his partner's number. "I don't regret it." But all he got in response was the hung-up tone.

No one saved him.

***

Shang Yu indifferently hung up the call. Anyway, he would see him soon after that person's gland removal surgery.

He never thought that that would be the last. <<less