"There are four sights most deserving of praise in the world; that of the snow, the moon, the wind, and the bloom. Yet their beauty only hides an invariable truth, that nothing gold can stay."... more>>

"These stories have been written countless times by the scholar’s brush. People come and people go, but the lament remains the same; no joy is greater than a promise made, no pain deeper than hope betrayed."

A collection of four independent tragedies on the themes of snow, moon, wind and bloom. Inspired by Ming Dynasty history; written and translated in the huaben style. <<less

Ducnoir, also known as Black Duke, was a title granted to those surgeons and physicians after passing the rigorous assessments from the Nationale des Grands Médecins. The names of the Black Dukes who had ever existed were recorded in The Asclepius List, as they gained certain privileges in society. Besides, they received nearly unlimited funding and resources from the country to support their research.... more>>

With the fate of humanity in the palm of their hands, these doctors pursued the greatest knowledge of medicine, and they were all skilled and talented to help those in need and save lives during the suffering of horrific plagues. They risked and even sacrificed their own lives to fulfil their duties. These unsung heroes had no fear of death – they are the Black Dukes! <<less

This is a story of two men, with completely different backgrounds and ideologies, whose lives were suddenly bound to one another by the Peerless Bead. When one person gets injured, the other will share the damage. When one person feels sad, the other will sense what he feels. When one person is in trouble, the other can be summoned over to help him out. Follow them on their journey of constantly bickering, escaping, growing stronger and watch as they turn from enemies to best friends.... more>>

Summary from the physical book (Volume 1):

An “Enforcer of Law” meets a “Blessed One”.
One is reserved and serious while the other is active and playful.
One leads a life full of hardship while the other leads a life free of worry.
Will they become enemies or friends?

With the sudden appearance of the Peerless Bead, their fates were intertwined.
Was this a sign of good luck or the beginning of a misfortune?

Summary from the web novel:

Fa Hua is the most outstanding prodigy from the Magic Domain. He lives in the Magic Domain, upholds law and order, has etiquette and is well-mannered, is an expert at commanding, and controls the power of the Codex.

Lan Ge is the most outstanding prodigy from the Blue Domain. He lives in the Blue Domain, advocates freedom, lives as a free soul, is an expert at battling, and controls the power of the Elements.

The people from the Magic Domain believe that humans are descendants of the Gods. During the ancient times, they received the blessings of the Codex, which allowed them to create and uphold law and order.

The people from the Blue Domain believe that humans are naturally born to be pampered. They were favoured by nature and obtained the power of the Six Major Elements — water, fire, earth, wind, light and darkness. They believe strongly in having freedom.

Although both Domains were made up of humans, their mindsets were highly conflicting, causing them to be in a constant state of half-confrontation and half-cooperation. Whenever they were attacked by other non-human tribes, they would work together to fight against their common enemy. But when there were no external threats present, they refused to tolerate one another.

Given these huge conflicts between their Domains, it was only by chance of a risky adventure that Fa Hua and Lan Ge crossed paths. Through a serendipitous encounter, they were both bound together by a mysterious contract that allowed them to share the same fate. With this contract, they were granted the ability to call upon each other’s powers…

Note: This is a double male protagonist novel, with no romance (only bromance). <<less

Okitegami Kyouko is a famous detective who solves cases in a single day. In fact, she has to, since her memories only last for one day before they ‘reset.’ However, for important things, she writes messages for herself down on her body with a special pen. One of her common clients is Kakushidate Yakusuke, a man who is often wrongly suspected of committing crimes. There is also a live-action drama adaptation of this story.... more>>

The original novel’s story is about a detective named Kyōko Okitegami who is also known as the forgetful detective. She forgets everything in a day, but solves cases the same day. (Her name has the Japanese word for “today” in it.) An unlucky young man named Yakusuke Kakushidate somehow ends up as the suspect in every case, and he always asks for the detective. <<less

Lina, a writer with a penchant for writing 19+ angsty reverse harems romantic fantasies where her heroine gets jerked around and s*xual scenarios are rampant, found herself transported into her own novel after being cursed by her heroine, who met a bad end. She was now Delennia, the tragic villainess.... more>>

In addition, the novel had changed into a game, and Lina was given a quest to change Delennia’s fate. But there was a catch, the male leads she’d created weren’t normal.

ML #1: Pretending to be crazy
ML #2: Definitely crazy
ML #3: Occasionally crazy

“Anyone who sees me would think I’m trying to violate a noble lady.”
“I’m curious. Your body, your heart, your mind, even the blood flowing through your veins. I want to know everything.”
“Don’t try to spread your wings recklessly. My lady, you’re safest in my arms.”

Lina decided she must capture those dangerous male leads for Delennia’s happy ending.

And of course, it was out of the pure heart of an author, right? <<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

Seven devils suddenly appeared in Tokyo.... more>>

The devils slaughtered the people one by one, causing Tokyo to become hell.

However, Michelle Saienji, a self-proclaimed exorcist, put up barriers inside Tokyo and imprisoned the devils.

Since then, Tokyo has turned into a sanctuary with imprisoned devils.

But although Tokyo has become a restricted area, many people trespass out of curiosity.

And when people entered the sanctuary, they were randomly transported, with no one ever returning.

Five years later, there was no one who dared approach the place again…

Chapter 0
This is a story of the beginning of hell.

Mizuki Yumeno and Yua Kanzaki woke up.
The two have lost their memories and Mizuki has lost his ears.
In their first meeting, the two need to muster all of their wit and courage in the beginning escape play of fleeing hell.

This is a story of Mizuki Yumeno experiencing love and madness until he falls into despair. <<less

Lin Wuyu is the academic god of his high school: calm, confident, and forever effortlessly able to get first place. Ding Ji flaunts his excellent memory and specializes in the art of hoodwinking others through fortune telling. These two people who initially don’t have anything in common meet due to the spinning gears of fate. Lin Wuyu discovers that the seemingly sloppy, careless Ding Ji is in fact outstandingly smart. After a series of hilarious misunderstandings, the reason why Ding Ji is unwilling to be called a prodigy gradually reveals itself. Two equally clever and exceptional teens, with similar yet not completely identical family troubles, slowly grow closer as they deepen their understanding of each... more>> other, little by little.

The author’s writing is humorous, with a natural, flowing style. The personalities of these two sharply contrasting teens appear vividly and realistically on paper. Lin Wuyu’s occasional childishness under his cool-headed academic god appearance and Ding Ji’s kindheartedness and liveliness that can’t be concealed by his street king energy are revealed by the author’s various and amusing plots. <<less

The eldest brother of the Tang family, Tang Xu’en, has recently been very troubled.
His youngest brother, Tang Yuan, had suddenly brought a boyfriend home! And even expressed that they are dating with marriage in mind!
The three brothers had lost their parents at a young age and his two foolish brothers had been raised and brought up single-handedly by Tang Xu’en. Despite nearing thirty, he himself wasn’t married and he had never been in a relationship either.... more>>

Tang Xu’en went to find his good friend, Ji Wei, for a drink—--
“So it turns out Xiao Yuan likes men. What does it mean when a man likes another man? What kind of book should I read to know more about this?”
“That man is so old, he’s four years older than me! But he seems to be very rich. When I searched him online, he was on the ‘Billionaires List’. He’s from a completely different world from us. You come from a good background yourself, do you know him? Can you help me look into what kind of person he is? I’m afraid of Xiao Yuan being deceived.”
“Xiao Yuan, that child, is such a fool. He even said at the table that he thought you and I were a couple seeing how well we got along with each other and how we would always go out to play together. That was why he felt comfortable coming out to me.”

The alcohol had made his cheeks flush red and head dizzy. He softly continued, “Xiao Yuan is really talking nonsense. He actually said that you like me. Wouldn’t that tarnish your reputation?”
Ji Wei drank from his glass and said calmly, “Firstly, you should change your way of thinking. Even if I really did like you, it would not tarnish my reputation. You shouldn’t regard liking a man as a bad thing.”
Tang Xu’en nodded blankly.
Ji Wei continued as he helped pour him another glass, “Besides, someone as good as you deserves to be liked.”
Tang Xu’en blushed at this praise of his. Feeling embarrassed, he turned his attention to drinking.

The next day.
When Tang Xu’en woke up, he found himself sleeping on the same bed as his good friend, Ji Wei.
He only vaguely remembered that last night, Ji Wei had said that he would tell him what it meant for a man to like another man. He had readily accepted this offer and even praised Ji Wei, saying that he was truly his best friend.

NB: There is a play on words in the title. ‘Tang’ is the surname of the three MC’s in this novel and it also means soup.

>>Three short stories about each of the three Tang brothers <<less

Calix Winter.... more>>

A northern grand duke of southern origin with bronzed skin. Because of his complex, he has never shown his bare breasts to others, and thanks to that, he is still a virg*n.

He is obsessed with chest exercises because he thinks that if he grows his chest muscles, his indented nipples will come out, but he has only become big breasts.

Emilia.

Northern-born with fair skin. She is the new maid at Winter Castle. She has a lot of motivation. She is always ahead of the action, but she only makes accidents.

As befits a native of the rugged northern country, her stamina is better than her looks. <<less

A game otaku suddenly transmigrates into a game he once played, it’s okay, he may be able to go home soon after working hard to clear the level, but! Who can explain why this originally normal game turned into a high-H version!... more>>

Su Han (Legend of the Swordsman): I admit that I have traveled into a martial arts RPG. After all, there is still a way to go home, but who can explain to me why my Secret to Longevity, Thunder Sword, and Thunder Sword Technique has become the Chrysanthemum Book, Chrysanthemum Swords, Chrysanthemum swordsmanship, that kind of shit? ! Where are my three confidantes? Where is the confidante who is arrogant, beautiful, cute, gentle and kind? What’s going on with these three guys? ! ! ! <<less

Uncle Qu Yuan said: The whole world is turbid, but I alone am pure; the whole world is drunk, but I alone am awake.... more>>

Then he jumped into the river in grief and anger… <<less

In Daqi Kingdom, princesses are probably the most sexually blessed people. After menstruation, there will be carefully trained men to enlighten and relieve their desires for them, so that they can enjoy the happiest s*xual pleasures.... more>>

The sleepy little princess woke up with a d*ck in her hole, and she was served three times before she even got out of bed. What was waiting for her today is not only her s*aves, but she will have to go meet the queen and the prince brother later...

In a summary, it is a life of s*xual bliss for the little princess with a delicate body, from being woken up in the morning to sleeping with a big c*ck in her mouth. <<less

A fake relationship with my favorite idol!?... more>>

Akira Sezai, the perfect idol.

She was my last hope, given that all the idols I admired were gradually stepping away due to issues ranging from revelations about boyfriends to allegations of harassment.

I told myself that she's the final idol I'll be supporting.

Suffering from gynophobia, getting physically close to a woman would make me ill. But I mustered up the courage to attend Akira's handshake event.

Despite my nervousness and stammering, something unusual happened that night—Akira, for some reason, barged into my house.

“Will you be my boyfriend?”

With her words, my everyday life dramatically changed. Her off-stage persona, which I had never witnessed before, gradually revealed itself to me.

However, she had a purpose other than just becoming lovers.

Just by spending time with the idol I merely admired, I found myself gazing at her dazzling brilliance and the abyss that lay beneath her.

I’m afraid of women, but at the same time, I yearn for them. And while shining as an idol, Akira seems to be heading for destruction.

What lies ahead of us as we pretend to be lovers? <<less

A certain boy and girl in middle school became a couple, flirted with each other, disagreed on trivial things, became more frequently irritated with each other… and eventually broke up upon graduation.... more>>

Now in highschool, the two of them, Irido Mizuto and Ayai Yume, wound up meeting each other in the most unexpected fashion.

The former couple, brought together through parental remarriage, decided to be mindful of their parents’ feelings and came up with a ‘sibling rule’—where the first one to become conscious of the other as a member of the other s*x loses, but…

When they encounter each other in the bathroom, commute to and from school together, along with the memories of the past and living under the same roof, just how do they disregard each other!? <<less

Upon reaching adulthood, Michele, the youngest son of a noble family from the South, found himself sent to the North for marriage, as though he were being sold off.... more>>

The other party was the lord of the cold North, Ian Sheleg.

In a bid to salvage his declining family, Michele resolved himself to take in a thirty-five-year-old man whose face he had never even seen as his “wife.”

However, the place he arrived at wasn’t the promised castle, but a small mansion…

“My name is ‘Ain,’ and I’ll be serving Sir Anatold for the next month in place of my master.”

The one waiting for Michele was not “Ian Sheleg,” but a servant named “Ain.” He was informed that, for whatever reasons, “Ian Sheleg” had become entangled in urgent business and had sent a servant who resembled him in his stead, but…

The North and the South were lands as different as winter and spring. It was for the sake of taking a month’s time to educate Michele, who was unfamiliar with the North, about its etiquette and culture before the marriage.

“Shall I tell you more about my master, or shall I teach you the ways to win his affections?” asked “Ain,” with his black hair, blue eyes, and his cold features and voice that resembled his master’s.

“…Okay! Teach me how to win Lord Sheleg’s affections!”

A crossroad of choice. Michele, who had grown up being loved by his brothers like a flower in a greenhouse, now desired to be loved by his “wife” as well.

“…B-but why are you taking your clothes off?”

“Hadn’t I told you? I will teach you how to win my master’s affections within a night’s time.”

“This was what you meant?!”

And so, the training to win “Ian Sheleg’s” affections continued regardless of day and night.

“Just… just as my first partner was you, I want your last partner to be me, forever.”

And Michele was left to experience first love alone, something no one had taught him—not his brothers in the South, nor the “Ain” in the North…

A servant who looked identical to his master.

Was it a coincidence, or was it intentional? <<less

Fukaya Yuto (17), lives as an omega in hiding. As such, Yuto acts as a caretaker for the beautiful blind alpha, Kunishiro Aoi (19). Although... more>> wishing to be a free man, Yuto cannot help the deep attraction he feels towards Aoi. Even as it is, he wishes to stay by his side as a mere servant, but the desire to be Aoi’s『mate』is instinctual. Approaching soon is Aoi’s 20th birthday, and the discussion of eye surgery is raised. At this time, Aoi’s older brother, Ren (25), in preparation for Aoi’s debut in high society, begins his search for the perfect omega… <<less

Female Alpha x Male Omega... more>>

The couple was transmigrated together

Warning: Male Pregnancy (Omega was male)

Bai Su, the heir of the business leader Bai Family, was an Alpha and will be married to the Duan Family’s Omega youngest son. As soon as the wedding night ended, she crossed to the non-ABO ancient world. She replaced her legitimate younger sister to enter the palace as The Empress.

In the palace, she was brought to the Emperor’s chamber….

She raised her eyes, seeing the bright-eyed, delicate, and handsome young emperor in the light reflected by the red candle. Realizing, wasn’t this the omega wife I married yesterday? But… why did he seem like he didn’t recognize her? Was it different people, or amnesia?

Bai Su was contemplating…

#MyWifeForgotThatIAmHisHusband

#HeWasBeingMeanWhileBeingUncontrollableClingyToMe

#HowToTellMyEmperorWifeThatHeWasPregnant,AndItWasMine

#Btw,WeHaven’tConsummatedOurMarriageYet

#Bbtw,I’mAlsoAFemale 😉

Would he get angry? Maybe… he will? Hmm … I wanted to see it.

Duan Changchuan was the Emperor of Datong, but he seemed extremely useless, with a Prince Regent who refused to return the power, and the prime minister who was eyeing him in the court.

Even the Empress was the prime minister’s unfavored concubine daughter. She was an Empress in name, but who knows what she was actually here for? It had gone too far!

Moreover, clearly I had dismissed her to the side couch, yet why did I wake up on the side couch as well?

I was sleeping in my own chamber. Why did I find myself waking up on the Empress bed in the middle of the night??

I only wanted to take a stroll, why did I end up at the entrance of the Empress Palace???

I, also dreamt of being kissed by her!

One day, the young emperor with dark circles under his eyes, sat in the celestial observatory, and slowly spoke, “I feel like I’ve been bewitched by the prime minister and the regent…” <<less

A War Without Casualties.... more>>

The Republic of San Magnolia has long been under attack from the neighbouring Giadian Empire’s army of unmanned drones known as the Legion. After years of painstaking research, the Republic finally developed autonomous drones of their own, turning the one-sided struggle into a war without casualties-or at least, that’s what the government claims.

In truth, there is no such thing as a bloodless war. Beyond the fortified walls protecting the eighty-five Republic territories lies the “nonexistent” Eighty-Sixth Sector. The young men and women of this forsaken land are branded the Eighty-Six and, stripped of their humanity, pilot the “unmanned” weapons into battle…

Shin is the leader of a squadron of eighty-sixers. Lena is a “handler” who commands the detachment from the remote rear with the help of special communication technology.

The farewell story of the severe and sad struggle of these two begins! <<less

Xu Qing started out as a dud in junior high school, but finally got into a key high school by relying on the tutoring of her multiple school boyfriends.... more>>

When she got to high school, she decided to do what she had done to succeed in junior high.

If she conquered all the top three students in her school year, then she would be number one in the school year.

But she hadn’t even touched the hands of the second and third in the school year, and yet the first in the school year has left her lying on her back.

The Second Story: Promise

After a narrow encounter on the rooftop of the school, Xu Nuo, a high-cold girl, and Pei Yan, a ruffian school grass, start a black-and-white routine.

The Third Story: Rather

A soft-hearted girl, Xu Wan, and a cold-hearted senior, Qiao Ning, ran into each other three times in one day by chance, and from then on her life will never be peaceful again.

The Fourth Story: Charming

The bride-to-be leaves with someone else, and the groom-to-be points to the little bridesmaid who is eating the cake: I’ll take her.

The bridesmaid: 〒﹏〒

Fifth Story: The Gold Master

The impoverished girl was raised by her gold master classmate, and she had been submissive for many years. But overnight, the wind and water turned, and the gold master had been expelled from the house. The girl was about to sing happily, but she was rubbed on the bed by the former golden master, who said, “Even if there is no money left, your father is still your father! <<less

He uses desire to ensnare others, he uses blood as temptation, he uses his appearance as a disguise. Like a wolf, he hunts for prey in the shadows. He is among the FBI’s most wanted list of serial killers. He lives by his own law, the Lex Talionis. He does things his own way, independent and reckless. He gave himself his own name: Sha Qing... more>>

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The first time the two officially met:

“The purpose of the prison is not to destroy people’s lives; it’s meant to replace the broken chains of law and morality, to bind the beast in their hearts again, until it is completely subdued,” said Leo.

“Everyone has beasts in their hearts, agent, and so do you.” Sha Qing extended an index finger and pointed at Leo’s heart.

“Yes, but unlike you, I will use those iron chains to lock it tightly in a cage.”

“It’s not as easy as you think, Leo. Things are always changing, and often beyond your control …”

With his blood-stained lips, he suddenly kissed the stunned FBI agent.

The salty bloody taste spread in their mouth and the fiery contact was enough to burn the tips of their tongues.

Leo’s eyes suddenly felt heavy, but his face did not show any irritation from being calculated upon.

“Did you also count this?” He raised his wrist with effort, then closed his eyes.

Sha Qing looked down and saw that a pair of steel handcuffs had fastened his left wrist with the other’s right arm.

He lowered his head and kissed the sleeping man’s wet, dusty hair, and said in a soft voice:

“Goodbye, brave young lion.”

He then dislocated his own hand to remove the shackles that bound them together.

Sha Qing stood up and walked away, until his figure disappeared into the darkness… <<less

Zhao Yan accidentally joined the Life Exchange Club. Here you can swap lives with the wealthy; you can swap lives with women; you can even swap lives with animals.... more>>

Transcend class! Transcend gender! Transcend species! Soldiers, assassins, celebrities, police officers, officials... There are diverse lives here with thousands of appearances. Everyone swaps and experiences different experiences. After the swap, they help each other solve problems in each other's lives. Welcome to the Life Exchange Club! <<less

From classmates to brother and sister, living under the same roof.... more>>

After his father’s remarriage, Asamura Yuuta ends up getting a new stepsister, coincidentally the number one beauty of the school year, Ayase Saki. Having learned important values when it comes to man-woman relationships through the previous ones of their parents, they promise each other not to be too close, not to be too opposing, and to merely keep a vague and comfortable distance.

On one hand, Saki, who has worked in solitude for the sake of her family, doesn’t know how to properly rely on others, whereas Yuta is unsure of how to really treat her. Standing on fairly equal ground, these two slowly learn the comfortable sensation of living together.

Their relationship slowly evolves from being strangers the more the days pass. Eventually, this could end up in a story about love for all we know. <<less