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A long corridor bathed in red… A ghostly figure lurking in the shadows… Dozens of hands, their long, spindly fingers grasping at your throat… Sounds like the stuff of nightmares, right? But it’s not the kind of thing that troubles Seongha. She’s just your average high-school kid with a head full of exam stress. Her classmate Isu, on the other hand, has been plagued by that very dream for years. And it’s taken its toll, leaving her exhausted and alone. So one day, when Seongha finds herself inside Isu’s dream, both girls know that something seriously freaky is going down. Can Seongha save Isu from her nightmares? Original Webtoon: Lezhin, Naver Series, KakaoPage Official Translations: English (Dropped), English, French
Explanation of Terms: Guo Shi - A distinguished honor granted to spiritual leaders in China, signifying 'Master of the World'. Description: Picture a character from an erotic novel coming alive, with a basic urge to improve themselves, rest, and engage in a bit of playful banter with Guo Shi. However, everything in their surroundings appears to acquire a life of its own. Additionally, the dragon throne is attempting to seduce the emperor! (Please note that there may be some implicit content, but nothing explicit.)
In this collection of speculative fiction written between 1968 and 1973, Osamu Tezuka brings to life a series of unsettling and suspenseful short stories. A Nazi lieutenant, sentenced to death for his war crimes, arrogantly believes he can escape his fate, but he soon learns the error of his ways. A female android follows her heart and marries for love, only to find herself lost and struggling to manage the consequences of her decision. When a married man uncovers a secret experimentation on his city, he wrestles with both his desire to save the people and his temptation towards adultery. On a dim and deserted road, a cab driver picks up a suspicious passenger who turns out to be completely unaware of the cab driver's true identity. An educated man falls hard for a mysterious woman who holds a life-altering secret. Young American students come face to face with the brutality of war. A revolutionary's attempts to overthrow the government falter. And when space hippies break the rules of a crucial interstellar peace conference, the expected results remain out of reach. These unsettling stories will leave readers grappling with the depths of despair and the hope that persists against all odds.
This is a story of vengeance, laced with reincarnation and the devil's intervention. Sixteen-year-old Queen Christian suffered imprisonment and was eventually put to death by her half-sister. After sixteen years, only one girl – Theresia, the Duke's daughter – recalls the Queen's birthday celebrations. However, Theresia is no ordinary girl. Having traded her life with a gorgeous devil, she has now been reborn as the Queen. Thus begins a riveting tale of revenge, fueled by the Queen's rebirth and the devil's involvement.
Ein Price died at the age of 35, but miraculously, he was born again as a 19-year-old and is now studying in college with his beloved companion Ray Cunnington. Ein saved a dragon named Null and was granted three wishes, and with his second wish, he made a clever choice. Ein wished to see Ray for the last time before his own demise, which remarkably came true. For his initial wish, all Ein asked for was a sausage.
Beyond the mist-filled alleyways in the concrete crevices of Los Angeles' Chinatown hides a mysterious pet shop, home to many bizarre yet friendly creatures. The store's proprietor is an enigmatic young man who goes by the name of Count D. Count D welcomes those who feel lonely and wounded through the doors of his shop, claiming to sell "love, dreams, and hope" in the form of the fantastic beasts that lie within. Each creature comes with a special contract accompanied by a set of rules. However, he warns customers that he cannot be held accountable for any consequences of breaking the rules. Short-tempered detective Leon Orcot traces the source of several crimes back to Count D and what the former considers to be a pet shop of horrors. Determined to find proof that the Count is a criminal, he begins to pay regular visits to the shop.
Expelled from the orphanage, Atsushi Nakajima finds himself in dire circumstances without food or shelter. But his luck changes when he saves Osamu Dazai from drowning. Dazai and Doppo Kunikida work for the Armed Detective Agency, a team that tackles cases beyond the reach of authorities. Atsushi agrees to help them find a mystical tiger causing chaos in the region, despite Kunikida's reluctance. After the team resolves the problem, Dazai invites Atsushi to join the agency. But their mission becomes risky when the infamous Port Mafia targets them in a fight for control. To keep his city and new friends secure, Atsushi must learn to use his new abilities effectively.
Beneath the shadows of Tokyo lies a horde of terrifying creatures known as "ghouls". These malevolent beings survive by feeding on humans, attacking under the cover of darkness. The Commission of Counter Ghoul (CCG) was established to protect the people and eradicate the ghouls, but identifying them is a challenge, as they blend in with society by pretending to be human. Caught off-guard, Ken Kaneki - a university freshman - unwittingly becomes a part of the world of ghouls and humans when he discovers that his date is, in fact, a ghoul who wants to eat him. Kaneki survives the near-fatal attack and undergoes surgery but finds out that he has become a half-ghoul. As his hunger for human flesh escalates and he struggles to fulfill it by conventional means, he befriends some friendly ghouls who run a coffee shop and help him adjust to his new life. However, his newfound peace is short-lived as Kaneki gets caught in the middle of a war between his friends and the CCG's forces, whilst ghouls from all over Tokyo show interest in him.
In search of perfect love, 16 men and women participate in the dating reality program "Paradise on Earth." With sparkling blue seas and warm sunshine 365 days a year, this place is a paradise-like island. However, in the second week of filming, the staff members infected with an unknown virus begin to show strange phenomena, and paradise turns into hell in an instant. All contact between the island and the outside world is cut off, and rescue efforts are out of reach. Will they be able to survive to the end?
The rumors of a youkai snatching drunk people circulated swiftly across Gensokyo's human settlement, provoking agitation and distress among the residents. Nevertheless, Geidontei tavern seemed unaffected by the rumors that originated there, and everything appeared normal - from the menu to the owner. Upon hearing about the incident, shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei felt compelled to investigate the establishment in question. However, her search led her to an unexpected figure: Geidontei's mascot, Miyoi Okunoda, who seemed as ephemeral as a bubble.
My family, appearance, and demeanor are all average. Yet, somehow, I've found myself feeling like the lead in a thrilling horror movie, or maybe a romantic comedy, or even a slice of life flick. How did this happen to someone so unremarkable? Follow the tale of Woo-Ri Nam, an ordinary Korean university student, as it begins to unfold.
The culprit is known. However, testimony by psychics cannot be considered as evidence. What should they do?! The spiritual medium Hisui Jogashira uses her psychic abilities to identify the culprit, while mystery writer Shirou Kagetsuki presents additional logical "evidence other than the words of a psychic." The two of them have tackled many difficult cases, but the sinister hand of a perpetrator behind a shocking series of murders is closing in on Hisui!
