“Out of these three abilities, which would you like to have?”... more>>

A standard question and answer on internet forums, people of leisure indulge in such fantasies.

What would you do if it were genuine?

━━

I killed a human being.

Remarkably, I don’t even care.

I could never be a protagonist.

The opposite of a taker is not a taker.

It’s the giver.

That’s the protagonist.

A hero.

If I can’t be a hero.

If I can only continue to be deprived.

If I can’t be a giver.

I should at least be a “taker”ー

━━

Minase Ginji did not pray. Instead of praying, he chose to kill.

His research in graduate school was indeed epoch-making, as he was able to reconstruct the heart and the entire “circulatory system” as an artificial one.

He saved many people, was admired by many, and the world “recognized” him.

…That was supposed to happen.

His research was easily deprived of him. In the end, he was expelled from the university because “he” stole it from his “professor”. Abandoned by his parents, he found a silly thread when he was in dire need of food for tomorrow.

It was not nonsense.
But he had so much time to spare for nonsense that he was sick and tired of it.
“I’m probably going to go with liquefied metal.”
─This is not… a tale of a supernatural power that descends upon you and makes you unbeatable in a battle of supernatural powers.
Can an individual who has attained formidable power indeed “continue to be human?”
This is a “human” story. <<less

“I have never seen it. Cha Kwon-joo’s real…crying face.”... more>>

Baek In-woo and Cha Kwon-joo have been s*x friends since their high school days for over a decade. After another rendezvous at the hotel suite, In-woo makes a shocking declaration to Kwon-joo, that he is set to marry his brother’s fiance instead.

Although Kwon-joo responds indifferently to horrifying news brought up by In-woo, he senses that the time has come for him to end his long-standing unrequited love affair.

However, regardless Kwon-joo’s resolve, In-woo keeps coming at him more aggressively than before, confusing him… <<less

Chu Xuan transmigrated into a novel as a top rich second-generation villain. ... more>>

Through the system, he could hear the protagonist’s thoughts.

Nevertheless, he failed to realize that the heroine could hear his and the protagonist’s thoughts.

[The first heroine is a love brain, soon she will break off the engagement, I’m looking forward to it~]

[Sister Yan is beautiful and noble, too bad she’s a lick*!]

[It’s time for the protagonist to obtain the ancient martial arts secret manual, right?]

[This stock is bound to rise, skyrocketing!]

Over time, Chu Xuan realized something was wrong. The Love Brain heroine transformed into a business goddess and swept through the financial circle.

Sister Lick* transformed into a stock god and created countless stock market legends.

The Assassin Lady became the new Big Boss in the ancient martial arts world, and beat the protagonist in a$$.

Chu Xuan: What’s wrong with this world? The plot, the plot collapsed ah!

One by one, heroines show their talent to the fullest, what about me <<less

A former detective chases after his missing daughter, but what he uncovers in the darkness is…... more>>

Third “Konomys” (このミステリーがすごい!) Grand Prize recipient

A story of descent into lunacy over a single girl.

The 17-year old Kanako has disappeared, leaving behind a trace of drug use in her room. Akihiro Fujishima, a former detective and her father, is in pursuit of her whereabouts. Three years earlier, Naoto, who was tormented by his classmates, fell in love with Kanako, who saved him…

The story of the present and the past intersect, and the outline of Kanako gradually emerges from the blurry darkness. Yet the more one delves into her disappearance, the more unintelligible she becomes. What manner of shocking ending awaits at the end of the tunnel? The recipient of the grand prize of the 3rd “This Mystery is Amazing!”, this work overwhelmed every member of the selection committee. A lurid work of dark emotion that will enrapture the hearts of all who read it. <<less

My little sister hanged herself, and my devastated mother called me. An amused trespasser showed me a video of my sister's r*pe, and pointed me... more>> to the location of the rapists' beloved daughters. I grab my stun gun and enact my kidnapping plan. But the city is also home to Jack the Stabber, whom 77 girls have fallen prey to. <<less

Heaven and Earth were cages.... more>>

Breakthrough the Sky!

The Great Dao was like a chain

Slash it apart!

Chen Luo was forced to marry into the Yun family in place of his younger brother. He realized that his wife was not simple, nor was his wife's maid. Even his wife's sister and father-in-law were not simple.

Originally feeling humiliated, suddenly, Chen Luo found it really fragrant!

Cultivate the Sky-Breaking Dao Slashing Divine Art, eat soft rice, and cultivate! <<less

Am I the leader of the ghosts? I'm afraid of ghosts!... more>>

I'm not 'out of luck'. Why are you saying this all of a sudden?

With the exception of ‘very few people’, Possession means eating well and living well. Of course, I am one of those 'very few people'.

I have no doubts that among them, I have won the most poorest place.

Why?

In the empty air, letters even pass by...…

[Chii…… Ellie is too much. Give only good things to Charlie!]

[This is Charlie. I long for Ellie.]

Because I possessed into a haunted mansion like this!

Everyone else is dating, biting, and sucking, but I'm shooting a horror survival story alone.

A win like this is not pleasant at all.

* * *

The heroine of the original novel possessed was, of course, a saint. I thought it would be too unfair if I died from being exorcised by the original heroine, so I laid a lot of ground food for her in my own way, but before I knew it……

"Why? Can't I be jealous?" To the villain hugging my waist and saying things like this,

“…… What? Are you mad now? Why are you in a bad mood?” The original second male lead, whom she only thought was her male friend,

"If possible…… In our empire, I dare to serve Ellie.” And even those who worship me as a god.

……I really just wanted to survive, but the scale got too big.

Will I be okay like this? <<less

I was lured by an invitation email to the beta test of the sequel to the game I’ve been playing for the past 10 years. To my surprise, all the mods I’ve installed over the years were still there.... more>>

Everything from enemy enhancement mods to NPC gender swap and appearance retouching mods were intact.

Even mods for changing the characters’ outfits were still in place.

*Takes inspiration from Sekiro + Soulsborne series. <<less

The protagonist, an average salaryman, suddenly finds himself reincarnated into another world through his home PC.... more>>

With no lingering attachments to his previous life, he readily accepts his new situation and decides to follow the guidance of a deity-like figure. The deity offers him the chance to customize his appearance and bestows him with cheat skills, as long as they fit within a certain point limit.

Excited, the protagonist decides to become an ideal handsome man and acquires skills to build a harem of beautiful girls. He also wishes for the ability to become overwhelmingly powerful.

He chooses a skill called “Conquering Skill” as his primary ability, complemented by other skills that would enable his overwhelming power.

This “Conquering Skill” not only allows him to search for his preferred type of beautiful girls from all over the world, but it also predicts events that would increase their affection towards him and advises him accordingly.

However, creating a harem isn’t as easy as he thought… <<less

Ryu has lived his life as the average commoner, but a chance meeting with a wolf in need of help is going to start off... more>> his adventure! How will he survive in a forest with dragons, demons, and fairies? <<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

(Rebirth + petite high IQ heroine + college + super sweet) ... more>>

Lin Xi was reborn during his senior year of high school after his wife Wen Qing stabbed him with a knife.

In the face of a girl whose eyes and heart are only for him, he finds it hard to refuse.

She broke her legs to save him in her previous life, however, she never complained about it.

Being deeply loved is a good thing, isn’t it? Why should I stay away from her?

Wait, wait…

“Wen Qing, knives should not be handled casually, what if you hurt yourself?”

“Brother, what are you thinking? I’m just peeling an apple for you.”

With a sweet smile, Wen Qing turned her hand and took an apple, peeled it and gave it to him.

However, when she turned around, her eyes quickly turned shady and fierce as she glimpsed the girl not far away. All those who coveted brother, deserve to die! <<less

Jaehyun thought that even third-rate movies would be better than his own life.
His father, who brought him into this world at the age of 15, and his siblings who had different mothers.
The times he struggled to escape from that man.
But now, an even more dramatic plot has been added.... more>>

"Accept it, and reflect upon it. Over what's been going on."

The lost memories of the past two years.
To Jaehyun who tries to revive the things that he missed,
The things he couldn't understand...… began to emerge.

'It would be nice if you were really pregnant.'
'It really is a shame to let all of this pass...….’
'What should I do with you?'

It was definitely a voice he knew.
From the eloquent and dignified speech, to that soft, yet deep somber tone...….
It's definitely...

"Long time no see? Has it been two years for you?"
“…….”
“Congratulations on coming back, Seo Jaehyun. Let's start again. Who will win this time?”

Seo Junghyuk, he's returned. <<less

It is the year 1960. Long Mat Diah is hunting like he always did before he comes face to face with a forest guardian, an entity of immense power that terrifies men and spirits alike. Will he prevail or will he die? This is his story.... more>>

Told from the viewpoint of Long Mat Diah’s grandchild, Tamar Jalis, this is a story of pre-modern Malaysia. It was a story of djinns, demons, spirits and elves in the jungles of Malaysia in the days when the locals had to live among malicious ghosts, benevolent spirits, harmful demons and communist terrorists.

As Tamar Jalis often followed his grandfather on his travels, he discreetly gathered experience and knowledge in dealing with supernatural entities. Guided by his grandfather, who had tigers as pets, Tamar slowly prepared himself to face the world.

It needs to be said that this story was marketed as a true story and the people and places portrayed in this book really did exist. Some events in the book were also corroborated by existing newspaper releases of that time. <<less

--I dream of a world filled with light. Family. School. Friends. Trains. Buses. Movies. Books. “I” grow up in a world of light... and, in the end, I am enveloped in darkness within a white room. Upon waking from the dream, I find myself transformed into a small demon in a world known as the Demon Realm. “--I want to go back--” What spreads in the heart of ‘me’ is the yearning for the world of light seen in the dream. And one day, I leap into the “Summoning Gate” that appears before me. When ‘I’ wake up again, I am born as a human baby. It’s the Holy Kingdom. A human world different from... more>> the one ‘I’ wished to return to. Despite being a demon, with only the power of a baby, ‘I’ am filled with fear. The fact that ‘I’ am a demon must be kept hidden—...

Now, beloved humans. Offer that despair to the “Demon [Me].” <<less

In the unique educational institution capable of granting superpowers to individuals, the Senei Academy, there is a student named Yuto Amemori. Due to certain reasons, he wants to lead an inconspicuous school life. However, his superpower, the ability to “impair vision,” is pathetically weak. This power triggers the protective instincts of his classmate, a beautiful girl aiming to be a superhero, Kasumi Asahina.... more>>

As a result, Kasumi insists on protecting him, saying, “I’ll protect you!” And this leads to an unwanted relationship between the two. Yuto becomes a target for delinquent students who dislike this situation.

But the truth is, Yuto hides his true abilities to appear as an ordinary person. In reality, he possesses the most potent superpower since before his enrollment. Secretly, Yuto starts plotting to eliminate obstacles, involving Kasumi in his schemes.

This is the tale of a monstrous entity pretending to be powerless, scheming behind the scenes to dominate the school. The story begins! <<less

Every shopping district used to have them, the gods of commercial blessings called Blessed Ones. Now, one is coming to my local shopping district. Most are supposed to be old ladies but this one is…a third year middle schooler.... more>>

Not only that, she’s got a “butler” accompanying her and they transferred together into my class! It’s custom for Blessed Ones to never touch money so apparently the “butler” is supporting her in her daily life. But still, never touching money? That’s crazy!

What’s the truth behind it all? And why, why does she smile so wildly? I can’t stop thinking about her… Is this love? <<less

Tetsu finds an abandoned animal in a plastic bag on the side of the road. Expecting to find a kitten, he instead discovers what he... more>> believes to be a lizard, only to discover that his “lizard” is, in fact, a highly rare breed of dragon. Owning a dragon is a status symbol for the ultra-rich, and Tetsu’s family is poor, so his new pet earns him a lot of unwanted attention, romantic advances, and envy from his peers. <<less

Isaac Esteban, the one I loved and who loved me in return.... more>>

He, who had been so devoted to her, suddenly betrayed Calliope for the saintess who had traveled the lands in search for knights to defeat the demon king. He turned his back on Calliope and left to follow Clementia as the chosen knight fated to subjugate the demon king, who is resurrected every 500 years, saying he felt true love for the latter.

Foolish Calliope waited for him, hoping to take that one chance to cling to him when he returned. She could never forget that gaze that looked at her so lovingly.

He came back a year later, dead, without a body and only his name left behind.

Stricken with grief, she lived as if she were in hell for a year. In the end, during the parade for the one-year anniversary celebration of the demon king’s defeat, she climbed up the bell tower and jumped to her death.

s*upid Calliope.
Foolish Calliope.

She could neither forget nor throw away the man who had done the same to her.

She, who threw her life away like that, opened her eyes once again. To her childhood. To the day before she entered the Marquis household. To the days as a young child with nothing. <<less

That summer afternoon, spent beside the being who had become the heaviest in my world, with the verdure of the season deepening within the confines of my lone space, self-isolated from others. Solitude was no longer an option for me. A life without Woonu only promised loneliness.... more>>

I lost my family and experienced the loneliness that lingered in their absence, living a lonesome life without holding anyone close to my heart, stewing in my solitude. Loneliness and solitude cannot coexist. Only those who have chosen solitude know of this truth.

Solitude is a blank, and loneliness is a dearth that seeks to be filled. Because solitude is closer to nonpossession than it is to resignation, while loneliness is like a jar with a leaky bottom. That imperfectly solid blank of mine, built from my fleeing of loneliness, became desperate to contain a whole being.

Woonu, having felt the rain at the tip of his fingers, arm stretched beyond the eaves, suddenly straightened his legs and leaned his upper body forward.

“Huh? A green frog!”

“Where? Are you sure you didn’t see wrong?”

“There, over there! Oh, oh, it’s jumping!”

“Oh, there really is one.”

“Where did it come from? Has it always lived here?”

I quietly gazed at the side of his face, his mouth agape with a bright smile adorning it.

Where did you come from? Where did you come from for it to feel as though you’ve always been here? <<less

That year, I lost a friend, left another friend, went away to study in Japan…..... more>>

If memories would, just like this song, sing out this period of grey from the years of our youth; that would be a beautiful story. <<less

“You must die now.”... more>>

Nigel was mu*dered by his loyal knight, Inas. For a moment, he despaired at that unbelievable fact. But when he woke up, he found he had gone back to the past.

“It’s alright, Nigel. See you again.” <<less

I became an extra who confessed to the main character in a female-oriented romance novel but was rejected – an embarrassing history.... more>>

However, I tried to brush it off as no big deal, until…

“…Didn’t you say you liked me?”

After you rejected me, why are you now clinging to me…? <<less

(Taken from the author’s own summary)... more>>

You will never know what those researchers did to you.

And you don’t want to know either,

about what exactly… the creature that your body hatched to was.

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A short story~ I’ll try to finish it within 10K Chinese characters

Content tags: Sci-fi, thriller

Main Characters: me | Side character: Him

One-line summary: You never want to know what you hatched <<less

The Monogatari series centers on Koyomi Araragi, a third year high school student who is almost human again after briefly becoming a vampire. One day, a classmate named Hitagi Senjōgahara, who infamously never talks to anyone, falls down the stairs into Koyomi’s arms.... more>>

He discovers that Hitagi weighs next to nothing, in defiance of physics. Despite being threatened by her, Koyomi offers his help, and introduces her to Meme Oshino, a middle-aged homeless man who helped him stop being a vampire.

Some volumes are split into multiple stories which are identified by the ‘s1,2,3…’ in the releases.

Volumes 1-2: Bakemonogatari, 3: Kizumonogatari, 4-5: Nisemonogatari, 6-7: Nekomonogatari, 8: Kabukimonogatari , 9: Hanamonogatari, 10: Otorimonogatari, 11: Onimonogatari, 12: Koimonogatari, 13: Tsukimonogatari, 14: Koyomimonogatari, 15-17: Owarimonogatari, 18: Zokuowarimonogatari, 19: Orokamonogatari, 20: Wazamonogatari, 21: Nademonogatari

The author has also split the volumes into various seasons: First Season: Volumes 1-6, Second Season: Volumes 7-12, Final Season: Volumes 13-18, Off Season: Volumes 19-21 <<less