Ancient texts in cinders; the Dao unexpectedly collapsed; when deer crystal appeared, the world flourished, and all vied for it.... more>>

Ten thousand withered bones; the emperor’s orders; be deserving of imperial favour, and bear the monarch’s sentiments; it’s fate.

Lin Xin served as the imperial household’s butcher knife for an entire lifetime. Vicious and merciless, he never regretted it. The only thing he felt remorse over was that he never attained Shen Lou’s heart before he died. Reborn, he decides that he’ll pretend to be obedient and coax Shen Lou into being his.

Shen Lou was the paragon of the world his entire lifetime. Ascetic, never breaking the rules, his only improper act was liking that devil Lin Xin. Reborn, he decides to disregard the world, and get Lin Xin to marry him early.

Cruel and ruthless melodramatic shou x smiling but not speaking, scheming gong. <<less

Question: What is it like being married to a scumbag?... more>>

Chu Yu: Every year I spend over three hundred days thinking about getting a divorce, every month I spend thirty days thinking about how to kill him, and every day I spend twenty-four hours thinking about boxing his ears. <<less

It’s the vacation of a lifetime, a trip to a remote island filled with geniuses and mu*der.... more>>

On Wet Crow’s Feather Island, a tiny speck in the Sea of Japan, lives Akagami Iria, the exiled daughter of a powerful family. Born into great wealth, she was a princess of the highest pedigree–until she was cut off by the leader of the Akagami Foundation. For the last five years, she’s lived on Feather Island with her maids. But she hasn’t been alone. She has invited the best minds Japan has to offer to come and stay with her.

And so nineteen-year-old college student Ii-chan and his best friend, computer genius Kunagisa Tomo, find themselves as Iria’s guests at her elaborate mansion. Surrounded by fascinating women–a chef, a fortune-teller, a scholar, and an artist, not to mention his own friend Tomo–Ii-chan is feeling a little overmatched intellectually. But the sudden discovery of a grisly mu*der sends the island into shock. And Ii-chan discovers that he does possess a bit of genius: the ability to discover what is real and what is fake… who is who they claim to be–and who is a killer. <<less

When I was 18, because my father opposed the tyrant Emperor with his ideals of neutrality, that tyrant had my entire family’s neck cut off by guillotine – including mine.... more>>

When I opened my eyes, it was my 12th birthday again.

In order to save my family, I decided to become that tyrant’s servant. So, Your Majesty, lets get to know each other - I’ll treat you well, so please don’t kill me again!

“Its because I’m truly on your side! I swear to you!”

“Shut up.”

However, earning this future tyrant’s trust, who doesn’t trust humanity, is extremely difficult.

“Please, don’t let me deceive you anymore”

“If deception is the only way you can be by my side, then so be it”

“Huh?”

“Again, I treasure what’s mine. Don’t hurt yourself without my permission”. <<less

At least three years had passed.
Isabelle stayed alive during the time they were apart.
The one thing she really couldn’t do was die.
Because she had a lover that promised to marry her, Arno.... more>>

So she lived. She gritted her teeth and lived.
Even if she was made fun of or slapped by the King of the enemy country, she lived.
After arduous struggles, she finally met Arno,

“Isabelle, I hate you.”

The person she loved so much hated her.

With the same tongue that kissed his mistress, Arno uttered countless invectives.
Even so, Isabelle was still unable to stop loving him.

But her love was not infinite.
The more she looked at Arno, the more she crumbled.

By the time Isabelle could no longer ignore it,

"If I told you that I’d even risked my life for you, would you believe me, Isabelle?"

Arno’s love began once more. <<less

As if it wasn’t enough for me to be reincarnated as a child in the slums, I was taken to a city of crime and became a test subject. ... more>>

But then, when I saw the man that came to destroy the research institute, I realized that this was the world of an angst-filled reverse harem novel.

While living a relatively normal life after escaping from the institute, the heroine of the novel moved in next door.

From the looks of it, I might be the heroine’s neighbor extra.

Originally, the heroine was to save the unconscious and fatally wounded villain and in return, be subject to a fanatical obsession.

But, why. Why is the sub-villain collapsed in front of my house?

The sub-villain, Lakis Avalon, was the king of the underworld and the very same frightening man that I had met at the institute before.

“…”

I took a moment’s glance around then I kicked the man’s body away.

You’ve got the wrong house, Villain. <<less

“Hatred shouldn’t be passed onto the next generation. Neither should this tragedy repeat itself.”... more>>

Paides, the country where Iris was born, waged war on Elda over magic ore. As the war dragged on, her country began to fall behind in numbers, so Paides began enacting a conscription.

Iris, who was still a child, also entered the fray. Not just to fulfill her obligation as a noble, but also to protect her precious family.

…At last, the war ended, but it took away both her cherished hometown and family.

Iris, who inherited the title of duchess, poured her heart and soul into restoring her territory, only for her efforts to be unraveled by the eccentric and naïve princess.

At first, she tried to make the princess—who would eventually become queen—understand how unrealistic her mindset was, but soon gave up after seeing how conceited the proud princess was. Ultimately, she concentrated her efforts on defending her own territory.

“You’re unworthy of the title queen.”

Thus, the curtain rose on the condemnation against her ruthless country… <<less

A lineage of enmity, two lifetimes of love.... more>>

A hundred years in hell is not as bitter as love.

[Past Life]
A gentle and strong Eldest Prince shou who turned evil in the end.

The Ninth Prince gong, who originally did not have a good heart, turned evil due to hatred.

Conclusion: It’s all the fault of the family of origin.

[Present Life]
A white impermanence senior brother shou, who already doesn’t have any memories of the past.

A black impermanence junior brother gong, who has memories of the past and impure intention.

Conclusion: It’s all the fault of senior brother being too good. <<less

The story of a lesser known martial arts actor who accidentally barges into a game of Werewolf, seducing and riding on the Adonis’ coattails to survive.... more>>

With much difficulty, a lesser known martial arts actor Fang Daichuan managed to receive news from the variety show “Werewolf”. He had hoped to grasp the opportunity to make a comeback, but unexpectedly crashed a game of real-life mafia…

Fang Daichuan: I’ll do my best to steal the spotlight!

Li Sinian: f*cking survive before you talk about anything else!

This novel has also been called “Living with a Werewolf for 7 Days and 7 Nights”, “My Boyfriend Is A Werewolf”, “How to Counterattack A Mafia Game With Low-IQ”, and so on... <<less

Albarino was a forensic pathologist at Westland Forensic Bureau. He was single, witty, and would go out for a drink with his colleagues – just like any other forensic pathologist.... more>>

Except for one thing: he was secretly a psycho serial killer.

For the longest time, Albarino had a normal 3-point-1-line life* from home – Forensic Bureau – crime scene (his own or someone else’s), until one day, another psycho serial killer unintentionally killed his target he had planned to kill for 3 months.

With all his meticulous planning ruined, he was pissed off, so he decided to provoke the other serial killer himself.

*a boring, monotone, unchanging life. <<less

A ruthless man, an indomitable soul, and an entanglement that was wrong.... more>>

Four years ago, she sent him to jail and was only appeased when he was executed.

Four years later, he dragged her into hell. Despite seeing her hurt, his resentment failed to subside. This was a carefully prepared revenge, yet a relentless one. Fu Shenxing had always thought that He Yan would be in his palm.

Ultimately, who is the prey? Look in front, don’t fantasize about the gentleman’s soft-heartedness. Look behind, don’t expect the heroine to let go. <<less

Transmigrating into a novel one morning, Wen Jing arrived at the side of the one he worshiped and admired the most, becoming a loyal hound that was willing to go through fire and water for his senior brother.... more>>

Even the most arrogant cultivator said: “There is no one in this world who can enter my eyes, but only Jun YanZhi is truly noble.”

Wen Jing grew up alongside his senior brother, idolizing his senior brother beyond all means.

Unfortunately, he was ignorant, and as for this novel, he had only read half of it.

Midway through the storyline, he finally realized that things didn’t seem to be the way he thought they were.

Wen Jing: “Last night, Senior brother infiltrated Master’s abode. Master, please take heed.”

His master: “Nonsense! Your master was inside the abode all night last night, and did not see anyone else.”

Wen Jing: “Last night, Senior brother left on his own without permission to meet someone. Martial Uncle, please thoroughly investigate.”

His martial uncle: “Nonsense! Last night your senior brother and I were drinking and chatting merrily, all the way until morning.”

Wen Jing: “Last night, Senior brother was improper towards me……”

His senior sister: “Nonsense! How can your senior brother possibly do that kind of thing? Don’t tell me you’ve long held those kind of intentions towards him, and unable to obtain what you wanted, you’re now framing him?”

Many years later.

Wen Jing: “There’s this evil brute, specializing in using his top-notch, exquisite looks and elegant disposition to fool people, and everyone is in the midst of danger while not even aware of it themselves.”

Jun YanZhi: “If it wasn’t for you, that evil brute would most likely still be struggling in pain and suffering.” <<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

Charlotte is a love child who lived in the countryside.... more>>

For years, she dedicated her affection to her weak childhood friend, a powerless prince.

She was the person who worked on tirelessly to eliminate his enemies.

And yet, Albert, who was finally crowned king, quietly sentenced:

“Immobilize her and lock her in the prison. Exterminate her whole family to serve as discipline.” <<less

When a reader is reincarnated into a hardcore rated-R novel as Estella, the most precious child of the villainous Kartina family, she learns that the life of a cunning archer, deadly apothecary, and bomb maker isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After all, this is a world of violent fiction, and there’s only one ending awaiting her family… death by male lead!... more>>

Armed with the knowledge of the plot and her family’s regrettable demise, Estella decides to approach the story from an entirely new angle. She pretends to be a helpless and frail sister to her older siblings Kalen, Ada, and Alya—both to protect them from their miserable fates and change the course of the future for their marks. But with the male lead Rodrigo Erhart at the top of their hit list, she has her work cut out for her.

Except is saving her family all there is to do? As Estella proves her worth to Rodrigo and gains his trust, are they also catching feelings? Only time will tell in The Obsessed Hero and the Villainous Family’s Daughter!

(Rated PG-13) <<less

Gao Shi:... more>>

Thanks for the Interview, in the police station and just sent the scum gong in.

My son is a universal charmed sweet pie, coveted by all sorts of pe*verts since he was a kid, and I can now memorize the penal code backwards.

Gao Gusheng is the protagonist of an indescribable book, and his life from the age of eighteen onwards is covered by mosaics.

Gao Shi is Gao Gusheng’s father.

Gao Shi silently clenched his fists when he saw the plot of the story.

Hard, I have my fists hard.

Overbearing CEO: You are destined to be a bird in my cage, dragging your broken wings and only singing for me

It’s cold, time to let a certain CEO go bankrupt.
[Shocked! A certain CEO with the surname Li was imprisoned for huge tax evasion!]
Yandere movie star: You are the most perfect masterpiece of heaven, the rose in my collection room that will never wither!
<<less

Welcome to the Rose Mansion.... more>>

This letter has been written to assist you in leading a safe and peaceful life in the manor for the coming year. Please make an effort to fully acquaint yourself with the following rules at your earliest convenience, and adhere to them as a matter of utmost priority under any circumstances.

Bear in mind that you will bear full responsibility for any consequences resulting from the violation of these rules.

***

Life plummeted in an instant after her father’s death.

She struggled desperately, even amidst her mother’s extravagance and the mounting debts that they could not overcome.

“Mother, are you… are you really suggesting I be sold to a man older than you right now?”

Yet, everything collapsed with just one sentence from her mother.

Then, an offer to become a tutor came from the wealthiest and most prestigious household of the kingdom, House Otis. She had no choice but to accept.

"Welcome to the most fragrant tomb in the world, Miss Richelle Howard. Let's be good, amicable corpses together."

A mansion covered in roses. The dazzlingly beautiful Otis family.

Within it, strange incidents began, slowly tightening their grip around her neck.

Now, it’s time to face the consequences of her choice.

***

We sincerely hope you have a safe and enjoyable year. Let’s have fun together. <<less

Do you want revenge? Do you want to get rich overnight? Do you want to live forever? Do you want to be a heartthrob?... more>>

Then enter the dream world! By cultivating love, solving suspenseful puzzles, fighting, or killing, you can get everything you have ever wanted.

We definitely aren’t playing any tricks, we are a proper and advanced civilization, you can trust us! Hehe. <<less

“Welcome home.”... more>>

This should be a very simple sentence.

But not everyone knows that for some people, this is a sentence they will never hear nor speak.

A sentence out of reach.

＊＊＊

“I killed my mother.”

This was the first thing A-Xiao said to me when he hurriedly got into the passenger seat of the car. <<less

Callie Loris, the nuisance from a fallen county.
For her, marriage is the only way out of this hellish life.
Even if her partner is Brandon Cleart, known as the worst dog in the kingdom.... more>>

"Lord Brandon, let's get married."

If she succeeds in getting married, she plans to get divorced at the right time.

"I'm so happy that I don't know what to do, milady."

She seems to have succeeded in getting married.
If only she hadn't come back to the day she first met him because she couldn't get through the first night.

Someone killed her. That's the only thing she knows.

“Are you still planning to marry me, Lady Callie?”
“No. I don’t want to marry a playboy who's embroiled in all sorts of rumors.”

Unlike her previous life, Callie is trying to somehow avoid marrying him.

“I’ve been imagining it since the day I met you."
"Imagine what?"
"You might get angry after hearing it."

But the more she does, the more Brandon falls for Callie...
Will she be able to survive and uncover the truth about her own death? <<less

“I’ll protect you with my magic.”... more>>

The person who spoke those cryptic words to me was none other than our school’s preeminent beauty, Miki Kouzuki. When I started going out with her, the world surrounding me suddenly began moving.

“Ahh… I wanna kill someone.”

“Chains? I’m not sure I see any chains to speak of…”

My delinquent best friend, our straight-laced class representative, not to mention me and Miki… As we all start to break, the place we arrived at was—

Note: Originally released in 2005 without the subtitle, the author rewrote and re-released the novel in 2016 with new illustrations by Yoshitoshi Abe. <<less

The story of a two-faced mafia boss and his beautiful young bogus adopted son.

-I’ve seen your eyes. I’ve never seen starlight again.... more>>

-Having tasted you, I’m not going to come back alive.

For the first time, I tasted the taste of licking honey on the tip of the knife.

From the day Xu Xingchun fell in love with her in junior high school.

Outside cold inside passionate X Simple-minded

A shattered mirror put back together <<less

What does it mean to live when it’s so painful?
A young boy thought about it for days and days, but he couldn’t think of an answer.... more>>

To him, every day was like a nightmare…

Until one day, when the answer came to him.

Bang–!
[ Level has risen. ]

This is a story of a villain who hid his true colors and vowed to become a hero. <<less

You are a Chaebol, but what does that have to do with me?... more>>

Pressure outside the investigation came in.
The suspect is a Chaebol.
But that is too bad, I am a Chaebol, too.

*Chaebol: a large industrial South Korean conglomerate run and controlled by an individual or family. A chaebol often consists of multiple diversified affiliates, controlled by a person or group whose power over the group often exceeds legal authority. E.g. Sams*ng Group, L*tte Group <<less