Mitsuba was forced to enter a special school exclusive to those that could wield magic. The days that passed by were simply hell. Riduculed and... more>> excluded from the outset by her classmates, abused by the handsome delinquent she was forcibly paired with, and disliked unreasonably by her homeroom teacher. Her only friend, a stray cat. To top it all off, someone pushes her down the stairs causing her to die.
----'If I'm going to experience this much hardship, I should have lived my life more freely.'
When she thought that, the cat, who was apparently an angel, suddenly speaks: "I'm sure you'll be happy to hear this. I'll give you six more months to live. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why."
And. Then, with six months to live, Mitsuba reopened her eyes and started living her life as she pleased!
----"This time, for the next six months, I will live with no regrets."
This is the story of a girl who decided to do so. <<less

“It’s sh*t among shit. First, the genre is bad. At an age like this, a fantasy novel is unlikely to be successful.”
In the year 2006, Spring. 6th-grade elementary schooler Shimada Chika was fed up with her mother who kept preparing food for her brother, Takashi, who was run over by a truck last year. Chika was able to stay patient with everything else, but she was annoyed from the bottom of her heart with the new hobby that her mother started.... more>>

Fumie operated the PC awkwardly, and wrote a light novel using the plot that Takashi left behind. It was a fantasy novel about Takashi being reincarnated in a different world, and used the knowledge of the present world to make weapons and stood against the demon lord.

Chika, who wanted her to stop writing, consulted the former driver who hit her brother with a truck, Katayama., but Katayama was fascinated by the novel that Fumie wrote, and proposed a certain plan to Chika—.

In some pointless and hollow era, however, it was an intense age. In the chaotic sea of the internet, Love, Sin, and Desire came together, and an “Isekai” raised its birthing cry. <<less

I was born with a body of uncertainty about when I would die.... more>>

A sunfish body born without the blessing that everyone else gets.

In order not to get into an accident or get sick and die, I need to find a man who can pour his energy into this poor body.

"This proposal, you'd better be prepared."

My childhood friends interfered with my blind date. the two secret military powers of the country and the richest man and woman.

That too,

"Are you going on another blind date?"

This is dangerous. <<less

This is the miraculous story spun by a witch with a year left to live.... more>>

[Serialized in “Dengeki’s New Literary Arts”! Book version now available! Winner of the “Dengeki’s New Literary Arts 2nd Anniversary Contest – Intense Master-Disciple Relationship Category” Grand Prize!]

Meg Raspberry, an apprentice witch, is told by her master that one day she will die at the age of eighteen due to a curse.

The only thing that can prolong her life is the seed of life that can be created by collecting a thousand tears of joy.

In order to collect tears of joy, Meg comes into contact with many people and discovers what is important to witches.

Encounters, partings, laughter, tears, friendship, and love.

After grasping so many things, Meg eventually learns about her master and the truth about her one-year life expectancy.

A bright, funny, and a little sad story of an apprentice witch’s life expectancy. <<less

My husband has died.
In a marriage devoid of affection, there existed no room for sorrow.
Yet, with his demise taking everything away from me, I just had to return the favor.... more>>

I lived believing that patience was the answer for a long time, but I won't endure it anymore.
Retribution shall be meted out upon the two houses that, as they were blinded by greed, had abandoned their children
And they shall be bestowed with everything they rightfully deserve.

'If it's not in my hands, I'll take it by force.'

In this life, there came the resolve to metamorphose into a marauder of vengeance.

***

All was but a fragment within the mosaic of a meticulously crafted design.
Love, within this intricate orchestration, was deemed an unnecessary sentiment.
However...

"I’m going crazy. I just want so, so much to wrap my arms around your waist, pull you to me and give you a kiss right now.”
"..."
"I concede, Cecilia. You won."
"..."
"Therefore, as the victor, lay claim to the spoils of war."

Breathless gasps. A cadence of coarse utterances. Cheeks ablaze with a crimson hue.
Nothing was the same from the past.

'Why are you acting like this now, when you were so indifferent to me before?' <<less

Since she was a child, she knew that she will always love him — like fate that could never be changed. However, she had been separated from him for three years. ... more>>

At the young age of 15, he left him to study in Taipei. When she was 18, she finally couldn’t help but see him, only to be driven away. At 21, he finally came home only to attend their mother’s funeral. When she turned 24, he got married migrated abroad with his wife.

He was once her only solace— so gentle and kind. He held her hand and hooked a pinky promise with her that they’ll be together forever. She could lose everything, but she can’t live without him.

Qixi Festival is the day when the Cowherd meets the Weaver Girl. The day when it always rains. Also the day of her birthday. Can she finally celebrate her 27th year with clear skies this time and see him for the last time? <<less

More than a decade ago, in a conspiracy to overthrow the the leader of the Dutch underworld organization “The Red Room” (Chi Yu), his then 12-year-old illegitimate daughter Xuanyuan Ningxi, was secretly trafficked to a horrible and bloody killer training-base- “Rebirth Island” (Wangsheng Island)... more>>

On this isolated hell of an island, she met a man who changed her life – Xuan Siye who was 8 years her senior and is an instructor on the island. He has excellent ability but a violent temperament. However he only has a soft spot for her- treating her with special preference. Finally, when she was 16 years old, Xuan Siye forcibly already occupied her for a killing job.

Two years later, in order to break away from the control of the island base, the 18-year-old Ningxi made use of Xuan Siye to destroy it. She pierced his chest with a blade having the desperate, sad and indignant Xuan Siye fall into the deep sea.

After that, Ningxi left the Rebirth Island with her training partners Yuan Xu, Teng Jun and several others. They returned to the Netherlands to set up the “Shadow hall” (Ying Tang), to revive the power of the Xuanyuan’s family

Unexpectedly, four years later, “The Red Room” repeatedly received attacs from a secret organization from Asia, with the same modus as that of Xuan Siye therefore making it a battle of love and hate, a contest of blood and fire, and a subversion of schemes and conspiracies. Since then, her heroic picture of redemption and destruction started to unfold. <<less

“Jun Aiba, will you give me your life?”. On the last Christmas of his high school life, Jun Aiba, who is having a hard time... more>> living, makes a deal with a woman who calls herself the God of Death. In exchange for his life span, Aiba obtains a watch that can rewind time, and uses the power of the watch to realize his ideal life. Aiba tries to spend the remaining three years of his life without any inconvenience, but his life changes drastically when he interrupts the su*cide of a girl who was supposed to die. Aiba decides to keep interfering until Tsukimi Ichinose, a girl who wants to die, gives up on su*cide. He spends his days struggling against Ichinose, who refuses to give up on her su*cide. <<less

Payload specialist, Tang Yue, who is a mechanical and electrical engineer by training, is left stranded on Mars when he receives news from his AI robot assistant, Old Cat, that Earth has exploded. He believes himself to be the last human in the Universe.... more>>

Turns out, he is only the last man in the Universe. Botanist, Mai Dong, had been left on the United Space Station (USS) orbiting Mars, to await Tang Yue's ascent to the USS before they make their journey back to Earth. But now, it's impossible.

Join the trio's quest for survival as they attempt to unravel the mystery of Earth's disappearance. <<less

Xie Yin Xue is on the brink of death, yet he clings to life.... more>>

In a desperate bid to survive, Xie Yin Xue, with no prior knowledge of exorcism, takes on a part-time job as a celestial master, helping individuals resolve paranormal occurrences. In return, clients are required to share a month of their lifespan with him and bear half of his afflictions.

His venture isn’t smooth sailing, prompting Xie Yin Xue to join a game named “Eternal Lock”. Once you’re in, failure to clear the game results in death. However, many participants are willing to endure temporary pain in exchange for extended life.

Inside the game, Xie Yin Xue extends his life by aiding others to clear levels. But due to his overpowering abilities, players often mistake him for a game NPC. Xie Yin Xue doesn’t mind, as long as it doesn’t hinder his pursuit of longevity.

That is, until the day he meets a real NPC…

NPC: “Evil ones are molded from water, the good from mud. The sight of the wicked refreshes me, while the righteous seem foul and repelling. Yet, Mr. Xie, you’re different from both; you have a delightful fragrance.”

Xie Yin Xue: “Are you challenging me?”

Xie Yin Xue: “?”

“If the King of Hell decrees your death at the third watch, I can keep you alive till the fifth.” <<less

In a previous life, the protagonist was infertile and unable to have children, but after crossing over into the world of “Shameless”, he becomes Frank... more>> Gallagher and suddenly has six children of different ages, genders, and races. He is overjoyed to become a father, but his previous life was that of a selfish alcoholic and hedonist who had a poor relationship with his children and even slept with someone else’s wife, who was married to a police officer. The story takes place in a world that includes various TV shows such as “Shameless”, “Marvel”, “Supernatural”, “Grimm”, and “Breaking Bad” <<less

Estelle was the illegitimate child of the Duke who grew up under severe mistreatment. She tried to love the people around her all her life, but she was betrayed and sacrificed to the devil. Thus, she suffered in hell for 600 years.... more>>

And then, one day…

"Do you want revenge?"

"If you wish, I will send you back to when you were at your brightest moment."

The devil’s whisper came. And, Estelle, who took the devil’s hand, returned back from hell.

A lady of the greatest family of the Empire.

The Young Lady of Garnet will bring cruel ruins to all those who betrayed her.

“I’ll take everything away from my enemies, and end them in the worst ways possible.” <<less

I can be the main character even though I’m not a hunter. Kang Moo-hyuk succeeded in all the raids with his genius and rose to the position of Strategic Team Leader despite not being a hunter.... more>>

But one day, he got diagnosed with a terminal illness called “mana addiction”, and even got involved in a power struggle within the guild. With only a few days left to live, he decided to do everything he every wanted and set his passions ablaze. And he chose the tier 1 “Taesung Guild” to do so.

But how can Kang Moo-hyuk grow the guild with Joo Se-ah when the rest of its members are amateurs? <<less

After a strange twist of fate, Wu Liang was drawn into a parallel world. He was the chosen one, the one who would become the 7th owner of the Hope Coffee House.... more>>

In order to survive, Wu Liang started living a new life. Every day, the coffee house was filled with desperate guests, ones who had almost given up on life. They were either deceived by their loved ones, bullied for no reason, or they couldn’t find any warmth in their lives...

Resisting malicious intentions, and spreading hope was the goal Wu Liang had to stick to. In a dark corner of this world, Wu Liang was willing to light a lamp of Hope. <<less

What is the sun? What is light? What is time? What is existence?... more>>

In the dark vastness of the universe, what were robots created for in the end times, and for what did they perish?

Civilization, go and wander in the darkness, then blossom for love. <<less

A young cultivator with a pure yin body ingests a resurrection gu and risks everything to revive his secret crush. To collect the yang qi he needs, he goes all the way NP and pa pa pa. ... more>>

He abandoned all shame and did those sordid things, not for fame or profit, but simply so that man could live… and smile at him once again.

Note: A gu is a legendary venomous insect with mysterious powers that can be implanted in a person’s body. “Heart abuse” refers to content where characters experience suffering and hardships <<less

In the eastern frontier of the continent there was a house Telsia and a knight who served them for many years. Age had taken its... more>> toll on his body, and knowing that the last of his days grew ever nearer, he retired from his service to his lords, surrendered nearly all he owned, and set off on a journey–a solitary journey that he might taste all the curious foods and see all of the interesting sights that this world had to offer. What he did not realize, however, was that this journey was but the beginning of a tale that would be told in the continent for many years to come. <<less

She was possessed by the novel's extra 'Yvette Blanche'.... more>>

A curse was placed on her, one that 'caused death if a person didn't meet their fated one by their twentieth anniversary'.

However, in the end, she possessed this extra a week before her twentieth anniversary, and it was already the day before.

Since I'm going to die, it'd be better to pass out drinking...

The morning on her birthday shone brightly, and Yvette lived on.

~

"Are you awake?"

An unknown man's voice could be heard from behind her back.

"Last night, you attacked me.”

Despite his shocking words, Yvette rushed to the bathroom, more concerned whether she survived because of this man.

The curse flower tattoo on her back bloomed.

Which means this man was destined to be her partner!
​
"Noelle, you're a nobleman, aren't you?"

"I never thought someone wouldn't recognize the face of Duke Averon."

What? This guy is the main character in the novel?!

I can't believe I, a mere extra, attacked the male protagonist...

"If you're looking for a person, could we indulge in physical contact for a few minutes?"

But original or whatnot, I'll have to live first!

Will Yvette survive the curse? <<less

Raniel, the promising wizard and the prospective owner of the most renowned magic tower in the kingdom, gives up his title and leaves to join... more>> a heroes’ party led by Kyle, the warrior. Along with the other members, Raniel sets out on adventures to slay the Demon Lord—the evil being who trampled his village long ago. He spends four years defeating the dark forces and grinding half of his life to save his team, only to find out that his effort has been in vain. Kyle suddenly kicks Raniel out of the party one day, claiming that their goals are different. Devastated after getting betrayed by his team, Raniel decides to return to the tower, but things grow worse when he runs into a succubus queen on his way back, gets cursed, and realizes... he has turned into a girl?! <<less

Kuria Kei, a chef who was endeavoring to open his first new restaurant in Tokyo found himself in a desert of another world after passing... more>> out in the middle of preparations. Rescued by Aisa, a girl who lives in the nearest village to the desert, he started his new life under the care of her family as he developed his cooking skills, and eventually discovered the disquieting food culture held by the citizens of that unfamiliar land. <<less

On the day her father died, leaving her with a huge amount of debt, Livia realized that she had been reincarnated and was living as an extra in the novel she read before she died.... more>>

Her life was good up until then…

She was also time-limited because she had a magic disease where spots like flowers would appear all over her body until she finally succumbed and died.

The only way to cure the disease was the heirloom of the Duke of Mercedes, the villain of this world.

‘I can't do it.’

But an opportunity arose.

‘Okay, I’ll give them a reasonable amount of help, and then I will leave once we treat the disease with heirloom!’

Thus, Livia took a job under the guise of a tutor for the Duke of Mercedes.

***

She found the heirloom and cured the disease.

Once she had achieved her goal, she tried to disappear quietly, like a supporting actor….

"It's my fault. Please don't go. I can't live without you."
The little prince, who was at one time called a little devil, clung to her, begging her not to leave.

“Why am I drawn to you, when I should serve God and serve the saint? Do you know?”
The paladin who should have followed the original heroine made an oath to Livia as a knight

"Miss Livia, you are the butterfly of my destiny."
Even the master of the Imperial Intelligence Guild was trying to seduce her.

“Can you not be a tutor to the little prince? Because I´m jealous.”
The male protagonist, who should have fallen for the original heroine and given her everything, was trying to give Livia everything for some reason.

Above all…

“If you want to go, you can go wherever you want to. I’m confident I can bring you back."

Wasn’t that a threat... …?

‘What the hell is going on!’

Livia just wanted to cure her disease, but something seemed to have gone very wrong. <<less

I’m destined to die in 10 years.... more>>

A curse that passes on to the person you love most.

Hajae inherited a curse from his mother that has left him with a limited time to live.

“I thought you didn’t like me. I thought that’s why you were avoiding me.”

“No, I don’t.”

He begins volunteering at the church’s nursery, where he is gradually drawn to a man he meets, but is unable to pass on the curse and leaves his side…

“Don’t leave me behind. Don’t throw me away.”

“Don’t worry. I’m not going anywhere.”

Sorry.

Ha-Jae and Heo-Sang are reunited seven years later.

The child they met in nursery school has grown up.

Simeon, an S-class Hunter and the leader of the Apostles’ Guild.

“Why are so nervous. Are you scared? Afraid I’m going to do something bad.”

Can Ha-Jae and Heo-Sang change the ‘must die’ curse?

Can they change the curse of fate? <<less

During the evening rounds, I asked Dr. Chen, “Have you seen Tumor-kun?"... more>>

He replied that he had.

I then asked, "Do you think we resemble the female lead and the doctor in there?"

Dr. Chen asked me, "Are you trying to flirt with me?"

I replied, "Yes, haha."

Dr. Chen said, "Only those who obediently undergo chemotherapy can flirt with me."

I instantly deflated.

A very short short story. <<less

The story revolves around a boy and a girl who travel together through a world that is gradually nearing its end. A mysterious illness has... more>> emerged that erases the very existence of everyone who suffers from it. The story does, however, not focus on the tragic aspect of this fairly post-apocalyptic setting, but rather shows the people and events the two travelers come across during their journey. <<less

200 years after the world has ended, the laws of society have long been forgotten.... more>>

Countless grotesque monsters now run amok on this the earth and Reavers who devour and massacre humans follow suit.

In this hopeless world, the devil hunters who have caused the devil to have gone extinct roam from place to place.

But in a world without the devils, for what reason do these hunters continue to mindlessly travel throughout the lands?

Maybe it is to just survive.

The devil hunters continue on.

In this godforsaken world, the protagonist Zin meets a little girl named Leona, a girl whose entire life was nothing but pain, and search for the meaning of his life.

The threads of fate slowly come together.

The wheel of destiny continues to spin. <<less