“Hunt: ‘I bought you.’... more>>

Ari: ‘I was bought by you.’

This is the land of the 【New Great Nation】 where witches and humans intertwine—.

One day, Hunt Duckarts, a nobleman, buys an unknown girl from the impoverished slum city of 【Stova】, which is the lowest-tier city.

The girl has a peculiar appearance, and a worn opera glove is unnaturally placed on her left hand.

Upon seeing the girl, he becomes certain.

‘Finally, I’ve found it. The key to reaching “that woman.”‘

The girl later comes to know.

His desire is to find the “Witch’s Limbs” and, moreover, to kill the “Witch of the Blue Rose.”

And to achieve that, he intends to use the girl’s power, as a vengeful man.

What exactly is the “Witch’s Limbs” he speaks of?

And why does he vow revenge against the “Witch of the Blue Rose”?

The girl named Ari, given a name by Hunt, was bought only to be exploited by him.

However, gradually, amid the bewilderment and fear she felt towards him, Arii begins to experience emotions she has never felt before…?

This is a story of a young fallen nobleman who lives for revenge and a lonely girl, a journey that will change their destinies—.” <<less

“Breeding Diary” – A mysterious notebook that has been secretly passed down from graduate to current student at a certain high school.... more>>

Only some knew about its existence, and even fewer knew the outline of the Breeding Diary.

The main character, Sakuma, is at the mercy of rumors about the “Breeding Diary” but strives to uncover the truth.

――And behind the birth of the “Breeding Diary” that finally arrived, there was a…. <<less

In the tranquil village of Qingling, Li Wei, a humble herbalist's son, discovers an ancient scroll that unveils the secrets of cultivating one's inner energy, or "qi." With a heart aflame with determination, Li Wei embarks on a journey that will lead him from the picturesque landscapes of his homeland to the heart of the mystical mountains.... more>>

Guided by the teachings of the scroll and fueled by his unyielding spirit, Li Wei begins to harness his qi, channeling it into his very being. His journey is one of arduous trials and fortuitous encounters, as he navigates the treacherous world of martial arts clans, formidable beasts, and ethereal realms.

As his power grows, so too does his understanding of the delicate balance between creation and chaos, Yin and Yang. Amidst battles that shake the heavens and bonds that transcend lifetimes, Li Wei grapples with his destiny: to restore harmony to a world on the brink of upheaval, and to ascend the celestial path as a true cultivator.

"Jade Chronicles: Ascension of the Celestial Path" follows Li Wei's evolution from a village boy to a martial legend, as he learns that true strength is born not just from the might of one's fists, but from the wisdom of the heart and the unity of the universe. <<less

Pei Wanyue, beautiful and successful Eldest daughter of the Pei family. Was going about her daily life until her friend started acting strange........ more>>

Friend: I won't let you hurt my favorite character!

Pei Wanyue: ?

Friend: You can't have the male lead!

Pei Wanyue: ??

Friend: So what if you're the female lead? I have transmigrated for a reason! I will take your place!

Pei Wanyue, finally fed up: *dials the mental hospital* Hello, there is a schizophrenic patient here-

.....

Male lead: I love you so much that I will **** you and keep you chained in my own little garden

Pei Wanyue: *slowly backs away and pulls out a knife*

......

He had not known her but ink on paper read in the darkest of nights of his own demons.

"the universe knew how much I long for you to actually exist...."

???: "And the universe knew how much I long to indeed exist and be with you" <<less

Since ancient times, there has been a legend that has puzzled mortals. Despite the tragic conclusion for the two heroes—one mortal and the other an... more>> immortal being from the heavenly realm, impersonating his master—their story marks both the beginning and the end of a bloody war. <<less

As a typical third-rate villain appeared on screen, with a vulgar smirk and a mohawk protruding from his head, he attacked a despairing female character. Of course, moments later, he was sliced cleanly in half, head to groin, by the dashing hero who arrived promptly—as if part of a careful and deliberate production—and died. His entire existence boiled down to this moment of comical relief.... more>>

After the boy devoured the entire 24-episode anime called “My Future” shown to him by none other than God, he felt disturbed; so he made a vow, exclaiming, “I will bring this legend to an end!”

Thus, the fates of those who were to be called “Mad Kings of Slaughter” and “The Heretic Holy Knights” were destined to change by the accidental rehabilitation of sidekick villains.

What will the outcome of the boy’s counterplay against the unfair plot of the story be? Read along as he attempts to take destiny into his own two hands and prevent his nonsensical demise! <<less

Li Feng, who had been reborn and found himself in the Marvel universe, not only had the remarkable fortune of activating a unique system but also achieved a life of opulence as a top director. ... more>>

To top it all off, he had the privilege of marrying a breathtakingly beautiful wife—the White Queen herself.

His life in this new world was anything but ordinary, and the possibilities were endless.

With the power of his system at his fingertips, Li Feng had embarked on a journey of acquiring extraordinary abilities and knowledge. <<less

This world is cruel.... more>>

Life is fragile, and the lives around us are constantly being lost.

I was born in a glass cylinder, floating in liquid.

Right, I was aware of myself.

A green stone was implanted in my body, and when I recovered from having fainted, everything around me had turned to rubble. All the glass cylinders other than mine had burst, and no one was alive.

A world completely devoid of living beings.

First things first, I wanted to get out of there.

All on my own, I went around the world, without knowing anything.

I have a peculiar constitution, and am denied my death.

Even so, I still wanted to be human.

Desperately holding onto life, continuously struggling despite my powerlessness.

As if to mock me, countries, armies, and magical weapons, all trample across the world.

And then, I lost my loved one.

That which was important to me, all of it, gone.

And so that’s why I decided to destroy the world. <<less

"What exactly are you planning to do?" ... more>>

"I want to join forces with the Pretty Cure girls."

"You've misunderstood me, partner. I'm referring to your enigmatic presence, switching between being a hero and a villain, constantly gathering darkness. What is your true purpose? Where are you ultimately headed? Who are you fighting for?"

"I'm fighting to win the hearts of a few Pretty Cure girls and make them my wives." <<less

When the rebellion broke out in the palace, Princess Tai An died in a fire at Weiyang Palace. ... more>>

After many years, she awoke to see a young, handsome boy standing in front of her. She realised she had already died for over thirty years, her soul bound to a mere book, and a new dynasty had risen.

This is a story about a ghost of a dead princess of the previous dynasty and the scheming crown prince.

Tai An, “Your Highness, where is your mother?”

Crown Prince, “Dead.”

Crown Prince, “What about my wife, Princess Tai An?”

Tai An let out a chuckle and pointed to herself, “Oops, dead too.”

As the Princess of the previous dynasty, wrongfully accused of severe crimes against the nation, will she be able to find out the truth behind the rebellion in time?

Within the dangerous grounds of the palace, will he be able to avoid the schemes of others, and make his way to the throne? <<less

"There was nothing Su Kexin wanted more than to marry an ordinary man. So, who could explain her sudden ascension as a CEO's wife? He... more>> promised her a lifetime of happiness, flooded her with endless affection, and treated her like priceless treasure. She thought that perhaps, this was her happily-ever-after. Yet, he threw a stack of papers in front of her one day and said, "Su Kexin, lets divorce." She finally understood how it felt like to fall from high above and crashing onto ground zero. Five years later, she returned and encountered him again. This time, however, there was a moe little bun of a child at her side. The little bun blinked at the man and said, "Mommy, this mister looks a lot like me." <<less

Sha Wusheng; Xing Hai and Lin Xueya: Their mysterious past is finally revealed.

2nd place in Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi~! 2019 comes a new one-shot by Ishikawa Hiroshi.... more>>

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Sou Uehara visits a Seaside Hospital.

He was once hospitalized at this very place.

His former companions suffered from an enigmatic disease that killed them off to the point of extinction. Those who survived however, have still not been discharged yet.

Sou reminiscences the events that happened “That day”.

The disease’s spread to a certain region of a city,

The deaths of the adults it lead to,

The power of an affected child,

And furthermore the conclusion of the battle――. <<less

Leaning against the attic window, Luo Manman was on the verge of falling.... more>>

Her long hair obscured her expressions. With an innately ugly face, even her best efforts could hardly make her figure remotely normal.

Just as she was somewhat inclined to end it all.

[Would you like a better appearance? In exchange for a different life?] A voice named Pandora sounded in her ears.

Luo Manman quirked her lips into a faint smile and gave an unexpected reply: I don't want it.

[.....]

After Pandora offered her one benefit after another, Luo Manman agreed to this game of life.

Pretending to breathe with difficulty

Starting to peddle composure

The already filthy viscera

Buried under the striking appearance

Was the new life of this skin really a salvation?

Or a cover up of a thrilling sin?

A story about the intersection of skin and destiny unfolded... <<less

......I proposed to the wrong person. You were not the one I desired."... more>>

Viscountess Claris Sievert, having been proposed to, faced Oscar Garudbild at the duke's residence, where she was met with these words and a cold gaze. It appears that Oscar intended to propose to Claris' sister-in-law, Iberin, known in the social circles as the "Fairy of Spring" for her delicate beauty, and not to Claris.

───As I thought, there's nowhere that would accept me......

Born the only daughter of the Sievert Viscount family, Claris was oppressed by her stepfamily who took over the viscountcy after her parents' death. With her engagement to Oscar broken, Claris had nowhere to return to.
She contemplated whether to work in a brothel or enter a convent.
As she was about to leave the duke's residence, a knight approached her. <<less

The dark dungeons lay hidden beneath the earth, a labyrinth filled with countless ancient relics and treasures.... more>>

Within these shadowy depths, there existed oddities and aberrations, cursed objects lurking in the gloom… Abysses and caverns were home to eldritch gods and mythical races… Artificers, cursed sigil prosthetics, and the towering black citadels stretched upward like fingers to the unknown.

A mad alchemist’s brew of steam punk essence, a dash of the arcane, and a generous helping of the supernatural, all swirled together to forge a vibrant and colorful fantasy world.

I am the Puppeteer Alchemist. All that I behold are but puppets to me. I alone am legion! <<less

A generation of strong stars, Stardust, died at the hands of the villain and fell accidentally. When I woke up, I had been sleeping for... more>> 80,000 years. Things have changed. The four adopted sons have already become the strong men of the continent; a wild dog that has been saved has become the supreme demon king... that child, it is said 40,000 years ago, overcame common customs and became supreme! Observing the small sorrows of tens of thousands of years ago, one by one, Yang Chen feels that Yalishan is great! This is a little loaded. <<less

In her previous life, she loved a prince who didn’t love her back. She was framed and her heart was torn out. After rebirth, she wanted to live unrestrainedly, but accidentally married Ling Chen, the Fourth Prince who was calculating, manipulative, and had bad reputation.... more>>

Conspiracy, hypocrisy, greed, framing, blackmail, she took them all one by one. Getting a big payoff for a small effort, love is like a sharp knife!

Lan Ling: Why did Wangye climb over the wall and come to my room?
Ling Chen: Why do you think I’m here?
Lan Ling: Does Wangye likes climbing to someone else's bed in the middle of the night?
Ling Chen: Presumptuous! How is this someone else's bed? <<less

The Honorable Demon Lord Xi Xin took over the body of a young child. In her previous life her sins were too straightforward, and she... more>> did not hide her evil deeds at all. In this life, she swears that she will not be bad out in the open. Even if people catch her handle, she must convince everyone that this is by no means her intention. She is suffering! <<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

A supreme existence dies as he fails at his attempt at ascending. Reborn into the modern world from whence he came, once again treading on the path of cultivation, aiming to be above all beings.... more>>

“Even if the path before me is filled with thistles and thorns, I shall cut my way through no matter what!”

“Even if an army ten thousand strong, akin to a mountain, blocks my path, with my sword, I shall slaughter my way through!”

“I shall never back down!” <<less

I killed the boy I liked today.... more>>

He asked me to kill him in the future.

I didn’t ask for it, but…

What can I do? I wanted to fulfill the wishes of the person I liked.

I’m in a position of unrequited love. He was an absolute abbreviation for love.

* * *

When the war between demons and humans continues for hundreds of years, Chase, a boy Julia had a crush on, leaves the village after being chosen as the ‘hero of prophecy’ who will lead humans to victory and leaves the village.

One day, Chase, who suddenly appeared in the village, tells an unbelievable story to his lover Isabella.

When he dies, he returns to the past, and he can never die until he gets rid of all evil beasts in this world.

Julia, who overheard Chase’s story, was suddenly killed by a beast, who entered the village, somehow, reverts back to when she was 12…… <<less

He was helpless and humiliated when he was a child. It was the warmth given by Qifeng that gave him the courage to survive.... more>>

However, once upon a time, there was a woman between them, and that small illusory world of happiness shattered instantly.

The pain of being humiliated, the heartbreak of being abandoned, finally turned into irreparable and irreversible hatred!

Qing Xuan , carrying the hatred incarnate as Shura,
walked step by step on the ground full of blood, to the peak of power...

However, only he himself knew that when he
returned to the dream at midnight, his hands were still cold, and his heart was still bone-chilling, so there was only Zhuo Han who stayed by the bed every night to accompany him to sleep(?)

He brought the last trace of warmth in the world. The sound of the flute outside the window is lingering. When you have time, please compose the music for me alone. <<less

Eight years ago, Ye Feng Wu was imprisoned for r*pe. Eight years later, he returned to the city as a warrior god in the army.... more>> When he learned that the girl who had been harmed because of him had given birth to a daughter for him, and was living a miserable life of being bullied by others, the flames of the warrior god's fury instantly engulfed the city. <<less

"Liana, please caress me. It feels good when you touch me."... more>>

I transmigrated into an explicit 19+ novel as the villain.
And it happened to be at the moment when I was about to take over the Emperor on the bed.

Until then, I thought I had died without moving a muscle.
Enoch Philip de Harte. He was a tyrant who hated any contact with others.

But this man is strange.

"Didn't we promise to touch today? I even wore something easy to take off."

It seems he has a slightly unique taste.

"All my firsts were with you. So Liana, I hope you'll be that kind of person too."

It seems a bit affectionate.

And that's not all.

He even insists that I am the cure to melt the ice in his heart and follows me around...

Your Highness, is it really just melting the ice that you need?

* * *

"Liana."

"...."

"Liana, look at me."

Not as a patient. But as a man.

"Love me a little, will you?" <<less