Why did my big brother have to die?... more>>

Kyousuke loses his older brother, his only family, in a mysterious bombing incident. As he is trying to overcome the shock, a man by the name of Kanou, who claims to be the wakagashira from the Okawa, appears before him.

“I was the one who killed your brother.”

His older brother was involved with the yakuza and was killed by this man!? This cold, expressionless man, all clad in black and looking as if he could just disappear into the darkness of the night? In order to find out the truth about why his brother was killed, Kyousuke joins the Okawa. However, Kanou becomes interested in him and says, “I’m going to make you my woman.” <<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 first love that had met a cruel end appeared before her once more.... more>>

Do you, by any chance, remember? That we, too, once had such impulses. Cold lips pressed gently, and a red tongue peeked out between slightly parted lips.

It wasn’t a kiss.

It was merely a light touch, as if to gauge the other’s feelings. He didn’t move a muscle until her lips pulled away.

As if he hadn’t anticipated the mistake, the surprised look on his face made her feel embarrassed.

“…Sorry, did you not like it?”

Without a word, he looked up at her.

Blinking a few times as he stared directly at her, he suddenly grabbed her trembling wrist and whispered in a husky voice:

“Do it again.”

“…What?”

Her eyes opened wide.

“I said do it again. It was too short—I couldn’t tell if I liked it or not.” <<less

Physically confronting your abusive superior might be cool and satisfying when it happens in a drama, but, as Kazuo Sugishita is learning, it isn't as cool when you’re sitting at home afterwards, terrified to learn how you’ll be punished when you return to work the next day.... more>>

The sentence he faces sounds surprisingly lenient – just a temporary reassignment to the company’s entertainment department while things blow over. But he changes his mind when he gets the specifics: Kazuo has been assigned as manager-in-training (read “servant”) to Shiro Hoshizono, the “Star Watcher”: A pompous, showoff-y, completely insufferable talent with no actual talents except using his sickeningly sweet words and foreign model looks to seduce lonely middle aged women into paying for the privilege of hearing him speak.

The day after his new assignment, Kazuo and Hoshizono leave for Saitama Prefecture, where Hoshizono has been recruited to become an image character for a campground in the mountains, alongside a group of other colorful characters, including a romance novelist with the looks of Cleopatra but the personality of someone’s grandpa and a UFO obsessed conspiracy theorist.

But the morning after their arrival, their host is found strangled to death in his lodge, the road back is buried in an avalanche, and… you can probably see where this is going.

Turns out, despite how he comes across normally, Hoshizono is actually a genius detective!

The novel features a unique chapter naming scheme where each chapter is titled as a three to four sentence summary of its own contents, focused upon what information about the case is discovered and what evidence appears, for ease of reference.

A nominee for the 50th annual Mystery Writers Association of Japan Award, long story category. <<less

The day Wen Lan left, everyone in the Imperial City Department breathed a sigh of relief.... more>>

The power of the Imperial City Department involves private investigation, public security, arrest, and imprisonment… Secret investigation, from the court officials to the wealthy families, is omnipresent, and everyone is terrified.

But even within the notorious Imperial City Department, Wen Lan is a big trouble.

But where will the big trouble go next? <<less

Ji Chenjiao repeatedly had the same dream. In the dream, he was someone else, with another name, carrying out a task he had never undertaken.... more>>

He couldn’t clearly see the other person’s face, but deep in his subconscious, a voice kept telling him: that’s you, your name is…

The Major Crimes Unit took over a case involving the mu*der of a middle-aged man in an old house. The strange tenant, Ling Lie, became the only suspect. As they worked together to investigate, their paths crossed more and more. Jiang Chenjiao gradually realized that he and Ling Lie seemed to share a common name.

“Ah Dou, why is it always you who is lucky? Why must the only redemption I’ve ever found be taken away from me?”

“The curse of blood ties doesn’t apply to every individual.” <<less

Tao Buhuan is one of the five lead assassins of Maigu Tower, good at disguise and assassination;... more>>

Jiang Yousi is an investigator in the Dali Temple, good at reasoning and solving cases.

One good, the other evil. One in the light, the other in the dark.

When old friends meet again, will they be enemies, or friends? <<less

In the winter of that year, the city of Xuecheng lay gripped by an unrelenting cold. Chief Detective Peng Zhaolin had seen his share of brutality over the years, but nothing prepared him for the horror he discovered in that ordinary apartment building. The dismembered remains spoke of a darkness he'd never encountered before. What haunted him most was the memory of passing the suspect, Deng Ligang, in the hallway—a chance encounter that would lead to a decade of sleepless nights and cold trails.... more>>

Deng Ligang and his associates preyed on vulnerable women working in nightclubs, leaving a trail of extortion, kidnapping, and mu*der across multiple provinces. Despite the major crimes unit's relentless pursuit, the criminals seemed to vanish into thin air, their identities washed clean through underground channels. They melted into society, building quiet lives while their victims' families waited for answers that never came.

Night after night, Peng Zhaolin's dreams were filled with the faces of young women he'd failed to save. Their silent pleas for justice followed him through the years, until a single thread of information emerged from the past. Now, after all this time, Peng finds himself chasing shadows across China, determined to bring long-delayed justice to those who thought they'd escaped it. <<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

“Just dance, like a living doll.”... more>>

On the day she contemplated giving up ballet, a passion she had dedicated her entire life to, that man, the terrifyingly beautiful Enrico Michele, approached like a whispering devil, presenting a cunning proposal.

“Then I’ll tell you about your dead parents.”

A secret he hinted at along with an ambiguous sponsorship.

“Don’t you want to know the truth?”

Even knowing that becoming a puppet for him would lead her further into darkness, she was willing to do so to unravel the mystery of her parents’ death. <<less

She is a street-walking prostitute; he is a cog in the law enforcement machine; they live in different worlds, but life has brought them together.... more>> This is a beautiful love story, this is a series of mysterious mu*ders, this is the story of a fantastic supernatural power. Perhaps they live right beside us, or perhaps they never really existed at all… <<less

In front of a cedar tree with an interesting history on the premises of a shrine, a stabbed corpse was discovered. Though a suspect was found immediately, his testimony does not match up with the victim’s fatal injuries. Is this the tree’s curse…? Looking for the truth, Detective Gotou returns once more to the scene, only to meet Saitou Yakumo there, a university student who can see the spirits of the dead. It seems like he visited the shrine for another matter. Ahead of these two cases that curiously overlap… Starting a new series in this popular spiritual mystery!... more>>

A series of Shinrei Tantei Yakumo side stories.

1. the tree of deceit

2. the coffin of prayer

3. the tower of judgement

4. the dead’s wish

5. the lamenting doll

6. prophecy of silence <<less

Ye Zhen, a female Ph.D. in the Department of Mathematics of Hua University, changed her career to enter the entertainment industry in order to investigate the death of her birth father, Movie Emperor Ye Yi. During her interview, she accidentally made CEO Rongcheng Jue lose face in public. Yet Rongcheng Jue, unlike what was to be expected, didn’t take old grudges into account and let Ye Zhen join his company. When everyone thought Ye Zhen would become Rongcheng Jue’s personal secretary, she actually joined the entertainment department. After several twists and turns, Ye Zhen became a script supervisor for Rongcheng Entertainment’s “The Great Tang Treasure”.... more>>

Her colleagues’ bullying towards her, the pressure of changing career, and the many obstacles in her investigation all left her confused. Under Rongcheng Jue’s silent guardianship, she didn’t forget her original purpose, overcame every obstacle, and eventually became an ace producer.

Ye Zhen and Rongcheng Jue shared a common belief: no matter how bleak the hope is, how th**ny and dark the road ahead, they had only one thought in their hearts: to uncover the truth, and therefore bring peace to the soul of the Movie Emperor Ye Yi. <<less

Wei Wan is a diligent and capable woman working as an assistant to Xie Ting, the powerful director of their department. Their relationship is complex; while Xie Ting seems distant and aloof, he shows flashes of protectiveness towards Wei Wan. He often entrusts her with important tasks despite his demanding nature. ... more>>

Early in the series, a power struggle emerges within the office as another director tries to undermine Xie Ting’s authority. This conflict intensifies when an investigation into financial irregularities occurs, putting both Xie Ting and Wei Wan under scrutiny.

Wei Wan finds herself caught between loyalty to Xie Ting and her own principles. She begins to suspect that someone is deliberately sabotaging Xie Ting and feels compelled to protect him despite the risks involved. The story explores themes of power, ambition, loyalty, and navigating a complex web of interpersonal relationships within a competitive professional environment.

Throughout their journey, Wei Wan encounters various challenges, including:

* **Workplace Politics:** She navigates office gossip, power struggles, and attempts to undermine her and Xie Ting’s reputation.

* **Romantic Tension:** While she initially focuses on her career, there is an undeniable attraction between her and Xie Ting, leading to moments of tension and unspoken desires.

* **Dangerous Secrets:** Wei Wan uncovers evidence suggesting a conspiracy within their department, putting her own safety at risk as she tries to expose the truth.

The story builds suspense as Wei Wan delves deeper into the investigation, uncovering dangerous secrets and facing threats from those who seek to silence her. Her determination to protect Xie Ting while safeguarding herself intensifies, leading to moments of both danger and emotional intimacy. <<less

“Welcome, everyone, to The Ultimate Horror Live Room. Before we start today’s live stream, I must inform you that only three types of people can... more>> see this broadcast: those heavily burdened with Yin energy, those who will die within seven days, and as for the third type, I can’t elaborate. I can only offer you one piece of advice-watch your back!” <<less

Copywriting: Resentment, born of love, consuming the one who harbours it.... more>>

Desire, a dark undercurrent that sweeps through, plundering the soul.

A wealthy heir's mysterious death, a long-forgotten serial killer resurfacing, a young girl's cryptic smile moments before death, and a collective su*cide with one final, haunting text message...

A strange tapestry of cases unfolds, I hope those who love mystery and thrillers will stop and stay.

After all, love remains the greatest motivation behind writing.

CP: A bold, reckless, and comical police officer (top) x a calm, practical psychological consultant (bottom). <<less

After waking from a nap, Yun Jian Yue discovered that her best friend had been killed and had become a headless vengeful ghost.... more>>

Yun Jian Yue: “Woke up—I’ll sleep a little longer.”

Best Friend: “…”

Yun Jian Yue took her best friend to seek revenge on the s*umbag, but halfway through, an even more formidable vengeful ghost jumped into intercept.

Yun Jian Yue raised her chainsaw and hacked the vengeful ghost into smithereens.

Best Friend: “Where the hell did you get that chainsaw?!”

Forced into a ghost marriage with an evil god, Yun Jian Yue found that the furious, humiliated deity was now out to kill her.

Yun Jian Yue raised her chainsaw once more and shaved the evil god’s hair off.

Best Friend: “Where on earth did you get that chainsaw?!”

Surrounded and beaten by demonic forces alongside the Supernatural Affairs Bureau, Yun Jian Yue once again picked up her chainsaw. <<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

Wen Qian has been playing ditties in Yangzhou for ten years, and boasted that even though she is not famous all over the world, she could be considered to be the most beautiful.... more>>

Life was originally peaceful until that day, when an imperial envoy from the capital announced that they would conduct a thorough investigation of the music workshop.

After much thought, the owner of the music workshop decided to let her take action and try to seduce the officer.

However, what she didn’t expect was that the upright and meticulous Embroidered Uniform Guard officer was actually an idiot when it came to feelings…

“Officer Yang, don’t be so cold, we can talk it out.”

The person she had pushed against the wall was silent for a long time. “Miss, please respect yourself.” <<less

The mystique of the martial arts world, along with the incredible and fantastic legends, illustrates the hidden aspect of the martial arts universe. Unrivaled swordsmen,... more>> noblewomen, influential martial arts figures, solitary monks, lone outlaws, traveling heroes, and a plethora of characters in temples, lively streets, remote mountains, deserts, and stormy seas have been involved in a myriad of thrilling and captivating stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. <<less

Anaesthesiologist Lu Yan received an emergency call late at night. On her way to the hospital, she ran into Deng Man, a high school female classmate who had been dead for many years.... more>>

From that day on, strange things have been following her.

“The winter solstice is a day of retribution and revenge.”

The truth hidden for eight years is revealed step by step.

When Jiang Chengyi returned to S city after several years, he met his ex-girlfrined Lu Yan at the class reunion. Seeing Lu Yan surrounded by strange things. Jiang Chengyi “reluctantly” took her into his mansion.

When facing Lu Yan, Jiang Chengyi coldly said. “I will just temporarily protect your safety.”
When he recieved his mother’s call, JIang Chengyi said. “Mom, she’s my girlfriend.”

A month later, he said to Lu Yan, “my wife, it has been eight years, how do you plan to compensate me?”

At the time of the wedding, Jiang Chengyi concluded. “The winter solstice is where you can do whatever you want.”

Lu Yan, “Sir Jiang, what about your moral integrity?” <<less

Taebom is a cruel and arrogant owner and reigning champion of an arena in Nakdo.... more>>

Nam Gyeonghwa was formerly part of a private military company based in Yangan, near the border with Korea. Following certain events in his life, he was compelled to relocate south. Normally composed, he completely loses his composure when he's around Taebom. <<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

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Emotionlessness, numbness. It’s a boring world.... more>>

The only thing that excited me like crazy was the rhetoric.

The life of a sociopath from the police force. <<less