Physically confronting your abusive superior might be cool and satisfying when it happens in a drama, but, as Kazuo Sugishita is learning, it's less cool when you're sitting at home afterwards, terrified to learn how you'll be punished when you return to work the next day. The sentence he faces sounds surprisingly lenient - just a temporary reassignment to the company's entertainment department while things blow over. But he changes his mind when he gets the specifics: Kazuo has been assigned as manager-in-training (read "servant") to Shiro Hoshizono, the "Star Watcher": A pompous, showoff-y, completely insufferable talent with no actual talents except using his sickeningly sweet words and foreign model looks to seduce lonely middle... more>> aged women into paying for the privilege of hearing him speak.

The day after his new assignment, Kazuo and Hoshizono leave for Saitama Prefecture, where Hoshizono has been recruited to become an image character for a campground in the mountains, alongside a group of other colorful characters, including a romance novelist with the looks of Cleopatra but the personality of someone's grandpa and a UFO obsessed conspiracy theorist.

But the morning after their arrival, their host is found strangled to death in his lodge, the road back is buried in an avalanche, and... you can probably see where this is going.

Turns out, despite how he comes across normally, Hoshizono is actually a genius detective!

The novel features a unique chapter naming scheme where each chapter is titled as a three to four sentence summary of its own contents, focused upon what information about the case is discovered and what evidence appears, for ease of reference.

A nominee for the 50th annual Mystery Writers Association of Japan Award, long story category. <<less

Xiao Yi always believed that Lu Zhou was a male god who was a righteous, handsome, and gentle white lotus that could steal the hearts of thousands regardless female or male, young or old. Until one day, he became the male god’s personal assistant…. ... more>>

Huh? Wait something doesn’t seem right. <<less

The once wealthy and powerful Ryuuzen clan has been all but destroyed. Their misfortune began in 1960, when a majority of the family was wiped out when their vacation villa was buried under a landslide. However, search and rescue teams discovered something even more shocking: A majority of the bodies they discovered showed obvious signs of having been mu*dered before the landslide.... more>>

As though it were a trigger, what came to be known as "The Curse of the Ryuuzen Clan" spread throughout the descendants of the family's only survivor. By mu*der, by su*cide, by accident... it seemed none who held the name "Ryuuzen" could live to see the age of 35, and now, the family has been reduced to a single woman, lying in a hospital bed, days away from death.

Kamo Touma was once just another of the endless parade of sleazy tabloid journalists looking to exploit a prominent family's tragedy to sell magazines, but Ryuuzen Rena's kindness melted his frozen heart, driving him to quit his old job and become an investigative journalist specializing in overturning cases of false arrest. Eventually, he and Rena were married, but now, the curse threatens to steal away their happiness.

Kamo prays for a miracle, and his prayers are answered by the Hourglass of Miracles, an artifact spoken of in rumors and urban legends, said to grant one wish to anyone who obtains it.

"Meister Hora", a guide for those who obtain the hourglass, tells Kamo there is only one way to break the curse and save Rena: He must travel back in time to the year 1960 and catch the culprit of the original Ryuuzen Family massacre.

Who was the culprit of the mu*ders that took place almost 60 years ago? Why did they steal away the lives of the Ryuuzen clan? What is the true nature of the "Curse of the Ryuuzen Clan?" And perhaps most mysteriously of all... What is Meister Hora's goal in all this?

Winner of the 29th annual Ayukawa Tetsuya Award. <<less

“Love is a prayer. I pray. I wish for the people I love to all be happy. I wish for all of them to fulfill their wishes. I wish for everyone to live somewhere warm, cool, or whatever they find comfortable, and be surrounded by their loved ones. I want absolute bliss to pour on them like heavy rain. I love every single person in the world.”... more>>

A set of love stories digging into the essence of love and stories. <<less

Little screenwriter Gu Nian has a secret. She was a big fan of an 18th-tier actor by the name of Luo Xiu.... more>>

Luo Xiu was good looking but his acting was awful. He had no work for 2 years, the one time that he was on a show, he was mocked to the point that even his own mother wouldn’t admit that he was her son.

As such, he dropped straight to 18th tier.

Gu Nian, on the other hand, was determined to become a gold medal screenwriter and had him be her dedicated male supporting character.

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Luo Xiu had a loyal fan. Ever since his debut, she did everything that a fan would — wait for him at airports, vote for him online, and wave banners of his. Other fans would waver back and forth but this girl remained his loyal fan for two straight years.

Once she was drunk after they have met each other, she patted him on his shoulder, cried and said, “Son, its okay that you are not backed by big bosses! When Mommy become a gold-medal screenwriter, I will back you!”

Luo Xiu: “……”

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After Gu Nian became a gold-medal screenwriter and signed her contract with a up-and-coming media company, she was summoned to a meeting at their office.

She texted Luo Xiu outside of the conference room, “Son! Mommy can back you now! Just you wait!”

Soon after she sent the message, she heard a notification chime coming from in front of her.

Gu Nian looked up, puzzled, and saw a very familiar handsome face.

The secretary introduced the two of them, “Miss Gu, this is our CEO, Luo Xiu.”

Gu Nian: …..?

Secretary: “Boss Luo, this is….”

“No need for introduction, I know her.” Luo Xiu looked up after he finished reading the text. His eyes a dark black color. “This is the boss who has been backing me behind the scene.”

Everyone: ….? ? ? <<less

Newly crowned Film Emperor Feng Jing; good looks, good stature, good acting, good character. Except he has one unshakeable rule—any drama he acts in cannot go past 12 o’clock. The media, with ulterior motives, chases after this little crazy secret of his. Yet remaining unconcerned about how the outside world falls into turbulent times, Film Emperor Feng still stands tall and unmoved.... more>>

Jiang Ran recently felt that her dog has become somewhat strange. Ordinarily when she kisses, hugs, and raises her dog up high, her dog would always be especially happy and lovable. Now whenever she kisses, hugs, and raises her dog up high, however, her dog was h**ny… <<less

Yan Mu was a highly experienced “superficial dog”. Her favourite type was a malicious yet handsome-looking yandere man. In order to satisfy the fantasies in her heart, she wrote a male channel shuangwen about a yandere man’s counterattack, but unfortunately, she suddenly died halfway through writing it.... more>>

When Yan Mu opened her eyes again, she had transmigrated into the white moonlight of Yu Yuan, the yandere male lead. Not only did she have to accompany Yu Yuan through the entire plot, but in order to survive, she had to depend on kissing him at regular intervals to extend her life. Looking at the teenager that was covered in scars and bruises with little beast-like stubborn eyes, Yan Mu inwardly made up her mind.

Many years later, the young teenager that had endured countless bullying and humiliation, with Yan Mu’s company, finally became a powerful official in the court who called the shots. She was delighted and prepared to stealthily leave, but was firmly pressed against the wall by Yu Yuan.

“Ah Mu, you want to run after provoking me?” The young man’s tone was cold as he repeatedly rubbed her silky hair.

“No, it’s a misunderstanding.” Yan Mu frantically shook her head.

“Misunderstanding?” The young man started to laugh lowly, “I have always known…”

— “Ah Mu, you have secretly kissed me since we were young. Don’t tell me, this was a misunderstanding too?” <<less

Jia He is a worker-bee screenwriter in China, a profession that really does not get much for recognition but suits her personality of not liking to be in the spotlight. One day, she gets a call and finds out who will be the leading actor of her latest script—Yi Wenze, her longtime idol since her teenage days. Jia He is the screenwriter on-location for this project. So, she is there, trying best to maintain her composure and contain her starstruck giddiness in front of her idol. In the process, she happily discovers, some time later, that she has become friends with her idol. Aaaah! Already a dream come true, right? Her time with this project... more>> comes to an end, and she bids farewell and returns home, thinking that if some day she runs into Yi Wenze again, they are acquainted enough that they can nod their heads in friendly greeting to one another. But then, soon after, she gets a phone call, and the name that shows up on her caller ID is… Yi Wenze.

And so, this is a story of how a little screenwriter is pursued by her idol, the one who had been in all her teenage dreams, how she goes from being idol’s diehard fan, to idol’s friend, to idol’s girlfriend, to idol’s fiancee, to idol’s… Hehehehe. <<less

An encounter caused by a 18+ dirty meat article.... more>>

Tang Manman was caught red-handed by her boss reading smut in the office. From then on her life was never the same.

1V1, President x Assistant <<less

The film emperor, Qin Yize, has a secret. He secretly married an Omega with a special background. He can not afford to provoke him so he can only maintain a friendly distance. However, after all the calculations were done, he was not able to avoid falling in love as the heart is not something he can control.... more>>

Marriage is easy, divorce is hard! Then let’s just stay together :) <<less

Yan Qi has a secret.... more>>

During the day, she is the pampered Miss Yan, a dazzling star.

But during her sleep, she will unexpectedly travel back to seven years ago and become her secret crush Liang Xiao´s little step-sister.

The current all-powerful president Liang, a gloomy and taciturn young man who grew up deep in the mountains, seven years ago he was just rescued back by his family from kidnappers, his whole body full of wounds.

Seeing her shy secret crush blushing even when he speaks with her, Yan Qiwei takes a vow: don´t worry, I’ll protect you.

So, she became his tutor, helped him with his treatment, helped him dealing with rude relatives, and walked him from a sprout to a titan. But she couldn’t imagine that the cute golden pup she raised would shed his fur and become even more vicious than her big bad wolf.

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Liang Xiao has two secrets.

One is his many years secret crush, who he couldn’t confess to before her death.

Two, he slightly suspects that the girl he met not long ago is the bright moon he’s been yearning for from the bottom of his heart.

So he has been carefully treasuring her. <<less

Tae-ram, a popular BL novel writer, resumes his studies after completing his military service. On the first day of classes, he gets into an argument with his junior, Se-ho, with whom he has had a strained relationship. In a fit of anger, Tae-ram indulges in excessive drinking.... more>>

The next day, when he opens his eyes, he realizes that he has become the main character of a BL novel he wrote in the past.

Before Tae-ram unfolds a ridiculously chaotic comic fantasy world, full of countless clichés! And to make matters worse, he is accompanied by Se-ho, the very same “university junior” he had a major fight with!

Although they can’t stand each other, the two are reluctantly forced to join hands to return to their original world.

As they portray the roles of a delicate and pitiful flower-like uke and a cheeky and mischievous prince, the original supporting characters appear before them.

There’s a “yandere” shrine maiden who falls for Tae-ram at first sight and exhibits extreme obsession and a “free-spirited magician” who seduces him with the aroma of food.

Amid these characters, Se-ho tirelessly endeavors to protect Tae-ram. However, to return to their original world, they must establish relationships with all these characters!

Will Tae-ram and Se-ho be able to find their way back home? <<less

After finishing playing mahjong, Yu Zhou, a recently resigned writer, returned home and found a young lady from ancient times, Xiang Wan, who was a former prime minister’s daughter, sitting on her sofa. After some simple communication, Yu Zhou accepted this “roommate” who had traveled through time with her chūnibyō mind.... more>>

On the other hand, Yu Zhou’s novel was adapted into an audio drama, which was unexpectedly performed by the well-known voice actress Su Chang, causing Yu Zhou to be overjoyed yet also in tears, because Su Chang was her ex-girlfriend.

Through their new connections, the girls re-examine their own lives and achieve personal growth. This absurd yet realistic experience may also “pat awake” Yu Zhou’s stagnant love life.

Warning：
Time Travel (Ancient to Modern)
Reuniting after Separating / Chasing Wife at the Funeral Home
Fake battlefield / Love Triangle

The first book in PatPat series. <<less

[The Demon King is Dead] is a story in which the Demon King was immediately killed off in the Prologue. ... more>>

And I became the ‘Demon Prince’ of said novel.

…Help me. <<less

-- All the reunions with the person you had a crush on in the past are long-cherished schemes.... more>>

Ruan Yu’s web novel on Jinjiang, “Really Want to Nibble on Your Ear”, has been accused of plagiarism.

She posted on Weibo: God knows, this story about a crush is from my own personal experience back when I was still a student.

The other author called someone on the phone after seeing it: “Brother, I seem…… to have found the person you have a crush on.”

A few days later, Ruan Yu, who had been “exposed,” looked at the prototype of the male lead in her novel and kept shaking her hand: “I don’t know him, don’t know him……”

Xu Huaisong smiled with gritted teeth: You’ve already nibbled my ear. It’s too late to play dumb. <<less

It was the bond between humans and humanoids that changed the world.
The Non-fiction Novel "No Collar: Part One" won a literary award. What is... more>> the thought behind the Afterword? <<less

As a bachelor with good looks, good family background and good character, the entrance to Tang Tianyuan’s house is full of matchmakers offering marriage proposals. ... more>>

Getting married is very troublesome. But before Tang Tianyuan could settle down, he must first “fix” someone – the writer who landed him in this hot soup – Miao Miao Sheng.

This is a ‘sad’ story about a female writer who fulfilled her fantasy via her books and thereafter being pursued relentlessly by her idol.

He is: handsome, 2nd generation high official, a little black belly due to his high IQ

She is: a mess <<less

An exploration of depression and mortality.... more>>

The unfolding of the story revolves around a writer’s sudden su*cide.

Wang Ze, the young man who came in search of the truth, and the forest ranger who let the writer take his own life meet due to the mystery surrounding the writer.

A journey of soul exploration taking place in the forest in summer. <<less

Sweet Pea, a romance writer who writes pure and sparkling stories.... more>>

One day, she saw a book that sold well in the dark. She became curious about the unfamiliar love affair scenes within this best selling book.

“Is it possible to use it if I try it myself?”

Sweet Pea, who published an advertis**ent for ‘recruiting s*x partners’ in the newspaper, declared this to her best friend Edward…….

“I’m going to make a s*x partner!”

“…….What kind of partner are you going to make?”

Edward furrowed his brows in disbelief at Sweet Pea’s words.

Thinking he would never allow another man to covet her.

‘I’d rather it be me as her partner.’

And he visited Sweet Pea in the name of ‘De Niro’ wearing a specially made mask…….

‘What a cute bunny!’

It was to chastise her for being such a lovely bunny.

The man’s rabbit hunting begins.

Bunny, leave the door open tonight! <<less

When I was in high school, I certainly had my happy days.... more>>

「Hidaka Mai,」my beloved girlfriend whom I started dating in my first school year.

「Miyake Natsuki,」a good friend of mine who has been a rotten friend for a long time.

「Fukuhara Karen,」the only kouhai of the Literature Club to which I belong.

I really enjoyed spending time with them, and my high school life was supposed to be a precious memory for me.

However, it all started to fall apart when I saw Mai and Natsuki having s*x with each other.

Karen who saved me from crying from the shock of seeing that scene... That night, for some reason, she returned, covered in blood.

The next day. I learned that two people had been seriously injured.

「They made my Senpai cry. They deserved this much, didn't they?」

「All for my Senpai, they'll pay for this.」

「I've been waiting for this day for a long time.」

This is a coming-of-age story of ours that is too distorted to be handled. <<less

Perdi, known widely throughout the continent, is a very famous author of adult novels. But Perdi’s true identity is actually Vivian, the Imperial Night Librarian.... more>>

Vivian sends over the fourth draft of her latest novel to her publisher to be reviewed, but her work is criticized because the way she writes hetero s*x scenes isn’t erot*c at all.

“What? So you’re saying I’ll only know what s*xual relationships are like after I experience it myself? But what can I do when I’m bound to a chastity contract?”

Unfortunately for Vivian, she had to sign a chastity contract in order to be hired as an imperial servant, and has been forced to remain a virg*n ever since. Worse still, only a member of the imperial family could break the contract ... but Vivian only has eyes for Ray, a mysterious man who visits the library every night.

But as it turns out, Ray is the imperial archduke and the emperor’s brother! One day, he approaches her with a sweet offer that she can’t resist ... <<less

Morimi takes on the classics! Five reimagined masterworks of Japanese literature come to life once more on the streets of Kyoto. From burlesque depictions of... more>> friendship to thought-provoking explorations of ambition and solitude, Morimi brings the classics into the modern age with his signature wit and unmistakable style. <<less

During a dinner party at a secluded mountain villa, while the invited guests are engaged in a strange game over an ultra-luxury clock, the owner of the villa, a female writer named Mori Reiko, is met with an unnatural death in her study.... more>>

With this, the curtain rises on a deadly game of deduction!　

Embroiled in the game are Enomoto, a crime prevention consultant (whose main profession is a thief!?), and the lawyer Junko, who tries to solve the mystery of a perfectly locked room protected by the wall of time…

Note: "Wall of time" here means alibi. <<less

What should I do if I meet a high school class teacher on a blind date in women’s clothes, urgent!... more>>

Pretending to be a woman and a Zuojing* Shou x gentle and tolerant older man

Lian Yin is young and handsome, has a slender figure, proficient in makeup, and can fake his voice. In women’s clothing, he is flawless.

Substituting a Jiejie on her blind date, the opposite was an overconfident older man with an old-fashioned personality.

Before meeting, the older man sent a message——

Old man: I have to have a hot meal every day I come home after marriage.

Lian Yin: I won’t do it!

Old man: In the photos of your memories, you’re dressed too cold, your skirt must be past your knees.

Lian Yin: It’s none of your business.

Old man: I will give you living expenses every month and I will control the rest of the income.

Lian Yin: Claw!

After meeting-

The older man was graceful and elegant: Hello, my name is Lang Zhuoyu.

Lian Yin suddenly picked up his bag and covered his face, shouting in his heart: Why does this guy have the same name as my high school classroom teacher? He even looks similar too?

Following that, Lang Zhuoyu said lightly: I used to be a teacher, you look like my former student. Lian Yin: …Is it too late for me to live on another planet now?

The older man said that on purpose.

* person who is very pretentious and loves to torment the people around him <<less

The swollen and white face was stuck outside the window, peeking inward; the rotten body climbed onto the bed, sleeping with others; in the quiet night, the door was scratched and creaked… The blank book opened, the blood-colored text gradually appeared, and the story had begun. , Please write your own horror novel.... more>>

Third-rate thriller novelist Shen Yu, looking at the darker surroundings and the shivering audience of the novel, bit the mint candy in his mouth with a “Zizi” and stretched out his hand to block the innocent behind him.

“My imagination finally has a place to use it!”

The newcomer novelist, under the pen name “Mint”.

It sounds a bit sweet. <<less