Johann, who had been tormented by loan sharks, was lynched by them and lost consciousness. When he opened his eyes, the world was frozen in stillness, and a gigantic moon rose between the buildings. As Johann looked around, a mysterious man dressed in white approached him. "Do you know what my name is?" Johann, not even remembering his own name, began to walk through this tranquil world with the enigmatic man…

A collection of SF one-shots by Tezuka from different magazines.- **SF Fancy Free** - 9 short SF emonogatari with a touch of whimsy that observe and comment on human nature.- **Dauberman**- **Shammy 1000**- **The Seven-Day Terror**- **The Stranger**---**Volume 80 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

Fena, a girl who has lived her whole life as an assassin. Her next target is Eve, the manager of a café. One night, she ambushes Eve and attacks him in an alley, but fails, and is recruited as the café's waitress. Although she cannot grasp the true intentions of Eve, who hires her knowing that she is an assassin, she infiltrates the cafe as a waitress in order to kill him when she sees an opportunity. A assassin and a café manager, their fates intersect in this intense noir suspense.

Luro Aerin used to be a wholehearted explorer, but Luro's life hasn't been the same after his best friend's disappearance. With exploration now being a crime, Luro will search for the explorers to get what he needs, answers. Everything will take a radical turn when he meets the explorers Hiro and Iracha, who will bring him back to that former life. Beginning a surreal, musical and dangerous journey that will uncover many truths, truths that will go beyond human understanding...

In the beginning, there was a box. At the end of the forbidden millennium, the world was engulfed in hope and despair, and everyone said, "Never open that box."“I wish I could meet other humans.”That is the secret wish of Ria Frontier, who grew up as the sole human amid a veritable melting pot of other fantastical races on a small island. As she prepares to celebrate the turn of the thousand-year cycle, that wish is granted—in the form of a war party of humans that arrives on a flying ship to ransack her home and hurt her friends and adoptive family in search of “Pandora’s Box.” Pushed too far by the cruelty of her race, Ria somehow manages to unseal the terrible power of what the humans have been looking for, unleashing a tragedy that will change her life forever... Can the girl, Ria, thwart her twisted fate? The apocalypse fantasy of hope and despair, begins!

An adaptation of the novel *Fate/Prototype: Sougin no Fragments*.

Matsuoka Renna, who has just transferred to Fuyou Girl's Academy, is reunited with Mayuzumi Kyouko, a friend from her elementary school days. Known as "Black Rose-sama" and the object of admiration among the students, Kyouko says that she had been worried about Renna ever since she moved out of town due to a certain incident. However...there is something bothering Renna...?In the midst of all that, it is announced that Black Rose is dead.As Renna is stunned by this news, she receives an invitation to a suicide matching website known as "Black Black Lotus"...

Lin Yan, a cold and arrogant female forensic expert, meets Song Yuhan, a righteous and sharp female detective. From being incompatible to becoming friends, they witness the lives of many ordinary people along the way: a young girl who struggles to survive but dies innocently, an old mother who waits for her criminal son to return in the mountains, a timid policeman who faces a gun-wielding robber bravely... They fight for the rights of the living, speak for the dead, and vow to uncover the truth that has been silent for years.

I, a writer specializing in the occult, received a floor plan of a certain house.At first glance, it appeared to be an ordinary single-family home, but when I asked an acquaintance, architect Kurihara, for his opinion, he told me, *"There is something strange about this house."*He began there is something hidden in this floor plan the much-talked-about real estate mystery.

Kujo Saburou is an "ordinary" high schooler, hyperactive and strangely interested in mysterious (alien) things. He quickly becomes friends with a new transfer student, Shima Ango, who happens to find him in a game of hide-and-seek. But what he doesn't know is Shima's true goal: the extermination of mononoke terrorizing the Tokyo area. Caught in the middle of their fight, Kujo loses his head, unsealing an Oni inside of him…

Deep in the remote mountains, there lived a young boy named Nakbin with his shaman mother. Nakbin longs to venture into the world, but his mother constantly forbade him from doing so. This was because Nakbin possessed extraordinary shamanic abilities. All his mother wished for was a normal life for her son. But despite her efforts, Nakbin’s power went out of control. Nakbin’s unrestrained power grew as he invoked numerous gods one after another. Even though his mother fought the gods bravely, she was ultimately overcome by their immense might. The small child stepped in and defended his mother just in time before a powerful ancient god smite her down. The god, moved by Nakbin’s purity and bravery, retreated. However, as it withdrew, it left behind a terrible prophecy for Nakbin. He might become the chosen shaman, one with the potential to either save or destroy the world, a being known as the “Ancient Earth God”.

The stunning 35 years old siam cat-lady, Natalie Ernest-Edlaar, is living an unseen double life: A successful manager in a ruthless work environment by day, but an overworked slob at night.Trapped in her self-made, mentally exhausting cycle to reach monetary freedom: One night, a mysterious Koi fish with foreign memories, that never happened, appears in her bathtub.Looking for answers, while more abnormal phenomena emerge: Both begin a wondrous journey, to find the missing home of this lively visitor, that keeps messing with her daily routine.A quest not going unnoticed by an ancient cult, chasing after a certain woman of times long passed...

After a magical stone was stolen by a mysterious thief from a dragon’s territory, the dragon whose property was stolen decided to morph into a noblewoman that was related to said thief and go look for him in the human empire. However, what the dragon didn’t know is that the woman that it morphed into was involved in a huge mystery where she was reported dead just after her wedding 5 years ago. After returning to the previous home of that woman, the dragon will be trying to find the thief of his magical stone while learning more about the events that lead to the tragedy from three men that were involved in some way with her, The crown prince of the empire who was also her fiance, her faithful butler and someone directly affected by her “death”; All these enigmas may soon be resolved and put an end to the question… So, So How Did I Die!

While returning to the mountain a year ago, an unexpected fire claimed the life of his master. With heavy sadness, the protagonist, Lin Sheng, triggered the physical transcendence system and embarked on the mission of exorcising evil spirits.The Wonderful hands of Maxim! The Great Mercy Gatling! I am the Master of Physical Transcendence!

Kaname Isurugi, who suffered facial injuries in an accident, has a hard time getting along with the people at his school ever since he entered. When school counselor Sugata asks Kaname to help solve the problems of the girls in his charge, Kaname half-heartedly makes contact with four of them. After a month passes without any response, Kaname begins to question his actions. Suddenly, Kaname has a shocking "fateful encounter".This is a coming-of-age mystery love comedy by a splendid tag team!

In youth, we met, just twelve years old,Two hearts entwined, a story yet untold,Now two decades have passed us by,Yet the memory of your love won't die.In secret, we cherished what we had,Two souls in love, in a world gone mad,No one knew, our love's sweet song,Who was right, and who was wrong?I remember you in my very bones,The coffin, bathed in sunlight's tones,Our youthful songs, so tender and true,You sang them softly, a crimson hue.My dear, please, remember me still,Though time has passed, and hearts grew chill,In this world, who's human, who's divine,Who knows what true love's design?Now I know not what the future may hold,But my love for you remains, strong and bold,No turning back, along the straight line,I'll keep moving forward, with love as a sign.Stay with me, my love, through thick and thin,Let me savor this world, filled with sin,In the past, I left you behind, it's true,But one day, we'll unite, me and you.There will be food upon our table so grand,Happiness, like in youth, hand in hand,My love, please, have patience, I pray,For in the next life, we'll find our way.For now, let's love in this moment, today,In this life, I'll save my love, come what may,In the next, together we shall stride,In eternal happiness, side by side. ❤️

(from ebookjapan):Ippei Yasuda, heir to the Yasuda Zaibatsu, is back as a detective! Despite being a rookie, Ippei takes on cases head-on, but is confronted by the unreasonable crimes of those in power. Will Ippei be able to maintain his manly justice?

After three years of prep, Kim Minsu is ready to start his first day as a guard on the XB-880, a high-security prison in the middle of the ocean. On his first day, the prisoners riot and take over the ship. As they massacre the guards, Minsu poses as a criminal to survive. Though wary of this new face, he is accepted as one of them. Now, Minsu has to maintain this ruse until help comes, but as a powerful faction takes hold of the brig, he must work with the other inmates to fight for control.

Young Chihiro spends his days training under his famous swordsmith father. One day he hopes to become a great sword-maker himself. The goofy father and the serious son--they thought these days would last forever. But suddenly, tragedy strikes. A dark day soaked in blood. Chihiro and his blade now live only for revenge. Epic sword battle action!

Famous psychologist Zhao Yiming, was unexpectedly pulled into a mysterious game world to complete horrifying tasks, but has become a terrifying existence that makes all ghosts tremble in fear! Zhao Yiming: I'm just a bit cautious, that's all.' Domestic Violence Ghost: I was just going to the hospital for an appendectomy, but when I came out, only my appendix was left.' Crybaby Ghost: I was about to assign a side quest, and he chopped off my head!'Overly Ferocious of Being Cautious, Overly Vicious Because of Prudence,mangabuddy is a website dedicated to fans of anime, , , , video games, and cosplay. Where you may find all of your anime-related memes, recommendations, reviews, manga recommendations, character fanfiction, favorite quotations, and simply those ordinary anime things that you enjoy, particularly memes.You can , online for free at mangabuddy. Chapters are updated hourly with high-quality graphics and a full English translation. Find free translations of your favorite , and . The latest updated content on mangabuddy is now available.

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A romantic love story between police officer Kai and special agent Shouyue

The ominous girl of Achos High whom none dare to defy. With just a glance she instills fear onto every student. She approaches no one and no one approaches her. However due to her social anxiety, it seems she remains unaware of her overwhelming presence, making her everyday life ever more so troublesome. Is she truly a fearsome girl or is she just misunderstood?

Agent Leon Kennedy is on a mission to rescue Dr. Antonio Taylor, but a mysterious woman gets in the way. Meanwhile, Agent Chris Redfield investigates a zombie outbreak in San Francisco, where the cause of the infection cannot be determined. The only thing that unites the victims is that they all recently visited Alcatraz Island. Following this hint Chris and his team go to the island, where a new horror awaits them.