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

In 21st century, world entered a new stage of VR games…and “YGGDRASIL” is considered top of all MMORPG…but, After announcing that all its servers will... more>> be off, the internet game ‘Yggdrasil’ shut down…or so was supposed to happen, but for some reason, the player character did not log out some time after the server was closed. NPCs start to become sentient. A normal youth who loves gaming in the real world seemed to have been transported into an alternate world along with his guild, becoming the strongest mage with the appearance of a skeleton, Momonga. He leads his guild “Ainz Ooal Gown” towards an unprecedented legendary fantasy adventure! <<less

Ajo Kawir is one of the toughest fighters in the Javanese underworld, his fearlessness matched only by his unquenchable thirst for brawling. But the young... more>> thug is driven by a painful secret: he is impotent. When he finally meets his match in the shape of the fearsome, beautiful bodyguard Iteung, Ajo is left bruised, battered, and overjoyed. He has fallen in love. But will he ever be able to make Iteung happy if he can’t get it up? <<less

You always said that youth would never last forever, and the us of that time-- was the best of us.... more>>

This time, we will bid farewell to our whole youth.

Do you still remember your high school deskmate? That boy with the world’s brightest smile, that girl with the world’s most beautiful silhouette?

In the three years of high school, the shadows of two people intertwine with the chalk, black and white both distinct, drifting around within the memories.

With You paints a reminiscence of the story of the female lead, Geng Geng, and the male lead, Yu Huai, during their three years as deskmates. Taking troubles to heart,* the small moments of their growth throughout the entire story touch the heart and bring nostalgia and memories to their peak.

*(Geng Geng Yu Huai, put together, form a homonym of the idiom "to take troubles to heart.") <<less

Kakeru, a former elite runner at high school, is chased for stealing food. He is saved by a Kansei University student Haiji, who is also... more>> a runner. Haiji persuades Kakeru to live in the old dormitory "Chikuseisou" where he plans to team up with fellow residents to enter the Hakone Ekiden relay marathon, one of the most prominent university races in Japan. Kakeru soon finds out that all of the residents except for Haiji and himself are complete novices. <<less

Li Xunhuan rises to prominence as a martial artist in the jianghu for the expert use of his signature weapon, the Little Li Flying Dagger.... more>> He is in love with Lin Shiyin but decides to give up on her to repay his sworn brother Long Xiaoyun’s kindness towards him. Long Xiaoyun marries Lin Shiyin eventually. Li Xunhuan is emotionally hurt and he retires from the jianghu. <<less

A visually impaired fortune teller who had set up stall at the entrance of the alleyway once told me, “Your love life is destined to be tragically entangled with a man, and it will not come to a good end.”... more>>

My payment to him was a half-drank soda can stuffed into his hands.

I walked away with an air of indignation. “Hey, you haven’t paid!”

His yelling was still audible from a few blocks away.

Are you for real, you could not even tell if your customer is a man or a woman, what fortune can you possibly tell?

Count yourself lucky I did not thrash your stall.

Sitting here at the train station, with my cheeks swelling into the size of a pig’s head, disheveled clothes, both hands empty, I recalled the words of the fortune teller.

I regret not paying my dues and a bit more to him.

It is a pity before today, I have been living the life of a fool.

Not only did I not redeem myself from being involved with a man, I did not discern that I will never come to a good end……..

~ My story is dedicated to everyone who have entered my life, those who stayed and those who left. One of my favorite poet said: “There is a story, the one and only story that deserves to be told in its entirety.”

To me, this is exactly what I need to tell. ~ <<less

In 1987, as martial law is lifted in Taiwan, A-han and Birdy fall in love amid family pressure, h*mophobia, and social stigma.

It’s hard to be beautiful... more>>

Every move you make; people will look at you.

When you make a mistake; all eyes are on you.

And the hardest part, if you want to pick your nose…

You just CAN’T …

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Dear Diary,

Today, I tripped in the hallway. Nobody seemed to notice, good thing I’m ugly.

-Eya

PS. Just kidding, I was seen and laughed at by Cross, my Bench model schoolmate.

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Eya is a kind-hearted girl who has faced several difficulties in life. Orphaned at the age of 14, her aunt adopts her but kicks her out as soon as she turns 18. Unable to make ends meet, she gets a new job as a nanny only to realize she has to look after Cross, an egoistic young man whom she calls the “monster”. Cross, having lost his mother at a young age, has grown resentful towards everybody around him. But regardless of their differences, they start to get along well.

Eya does not realize that she is caught up in a twisted, complicated love square (?). She starts developing a crush on her best friend Chad, who likes her friend Lory. However, Lory has had a crush on Cross since they were in kindergarten… How will this all pan out for Eya? <<less

This is a hilarious love story, and also a story of the counterattack of a tomboy, and also a story of a cold man turning into a loyal boyfriend. ... more>>

The most incredible in Gu Shengnan’s 29 years of life is that after the double blow of breaking up and losing her job, a prince on a white horse came to the rescue. But what if the prince is a very picky eater and very arrogant with his poisonous tongue? This arrogant and poisonous tongued foodie Lu Jin and Gu Shengnan had continuous accidents from the very start, but he always would be amazed by her superb craftsmanship. In this period of craziness, the two people became closer and closer.

Lu Jin finally removed the elite cold mask and became a loyal boyfriend.

The magic of fate is that the right people might not meet in the right way.

You think that you met the wrong person, but end up staying with them for a lifetime.

This so-called sweetness, is when in this crowd of ten million people, finally I get you. Finally I get you before I failed to live up to myself. <<less

Years later, the grandchildren gathered around their grandmother in front of the fireplace, listening to her telling a story during winter time.... more>>

Wen Heng smilingly, told a story that spanned a decade. Well kids, to start it off, this is just a story.

In the first year, from a crow in the southern small town, she became a glittering phoenix. She came across a pair of man and woman kissing. The male looked rather delicious, my heart delighted.

In the second year, sick with a strange disease. She took the opportunity to occupy the magpie’s nest, hanging around his home.

In the third year, the adulterous husband flew back from Vienna. All was lost so quickly fled.

In the fourth year, under her father’s arrangement, she became the child bride of another family, she almost forgot about him.

In the fifth year, the prospective fiance did not like her so ran away with another woman. She was gratified by others’ trouble.

In the sixth year, have no impression.

In the seventh year, a pair of adulterous couple, damn it. Continue to have no impression!

In the eighth year, she went abroad to study, she completely broke off relations with the family for another man.

In the ninth year, she was forced to marry and have children with him.

In the tenth year, a child was born. Because of an embarrassing incident, the family of three was deported.

Yan Xi protested and pointed his trembling fingers. Wifey, you have been telling lies as the story is actually like this.

In the first year, the pork ribs she made taste very good, very delicious to eat.

In the second year, because of illness, have no impression.

In the third year, he went abroad on vacation, she was expelled from Wen family.

In the fourth year, she was missing for a whole year. He was angry with her, so do not want to go and look meant do not want to search.

In the fifth year, he was hiding in the corner, following her for a whole year.

In the sixth year, the man she cared most in her whole life made an appearance.

In the seventh year, have no impression.

In the eighth year, he had a car accident, she was out of the country.

In the ninth year, he chased all the way to France. He carried her and walked on the snowy ground for the whole winter.

In the tenth year, the number one rival was born, so returned home.

Wifey, this is the complete and true story, did you know?

This is their story, a kind of love in their light fleeting years. Who is right, who is wrong is just one chuckle. Ten years passed like the smoke, woke up from your dream and rubbed your eyes. Those youthful years, such a heartwarming decade. <<less

Although new friendships and new love await her, a college freshman (Zheng Wei) discovers that university life is not as simple as she had hoped.

​Born talentless to a noble family famous for their supernatural abilities, Miyo Saimori is forced into an existence of servitude by her abusive stepmother. When... more>> Miyo finally comes of marriageable age, though, her hopes of being whisked away to a better life crumble after she discovers her fiancé’s identity: Kiyoka Kudou, a commander apparently so cold and cruel that his previous would-be brides all fled within three days of their engagements. With no home to return to, Miyo resigns herself to her fate—and soon finds that her pale and beautiful husband-to-be is anything but the monster she expected. As they slowly open their hearts to each other, both realize the other may be their chance at finding true love and happiness. <<less

One day, I – a high schooler – found a paperback in the hospital. The “Disease Coexistence Journal” was its title. It was a diary that my classmate, Sakura Yamauchi, had written in secret. Inside, it was written that due to her pancreatic disease, her days were numbered. And thus, I coincidentally went from Just-a-Classmate to a Secret-Knowing-Classmate. It was as if I were being drawn to her, who was my polar opposite. However, the world presented the girl that was already suffering from an illness with an equally cruel reality…... more>>

The best-selling, award-winning debut work by Yoru Sumino:

“Bestsellers 2016 (Overall) by NIPPAN” – 4th Place

“Bestsellers 2016 (Paperback Fiction) by NIPPAN” – 1st Place

“Bestsellers 2016 (Overall) by TOHAN” – 5th Place

“Bestsellers 2016 (Literary Books) by TOHAN” – 1st Place

“Bookstore Grand Prix 2016” – 2nd Place

“DA VINCI BOOK OF THE YEAR 2015” – 2nd Place

“Bestsellers 2015 (Literary Books) by TOHAN” – 6th Place

As of May 2017, this book has sold over 1.2 million copies. <<less

Is there a possibility, that love doesn’t exist in the world?... more>>

Adapted into a movie, Better Days with Jackson Yi and Zhou DongYu. <<less

Mai Ding is a cute and goofy boy-next-door. An Ziyan is the cool aloof heartthrob whom everyone can’t help love yet fear. It all began... more>> with a misunderstanding – Mai Ding was bribed by his college roommate to find out An Ziyan’s s*xual orientation and An Ziyan had played a prank on Mai Ding in a rare moment of amusement, leading Mai Ding to believe he is bis*xual even though he is straight. Mai Ding had very little friends since young and wanted to ‘make his life more interesting’ by knowing people of ‘diverse background’ (i.e. An Ziyan) so he would have a cool story to tell his grandchildren in the future. And hence, a friendship which turned into more started to form between the two most unlikely characters. <<less

This was a story of a bunny rabbit who wanted to earn a fortune. He accidentally entered the entertainment industry and met a big wolf... more>> who was eager to eat rabbit meat. <<less

When they first met, he is the aloof and remote high deity of Chang Liu, whereas she secretly sneaked in by transforming into a small insect lying on the tree but was blown off into his wine cup. “Accidentally fell down?” His smile is mild but merciful, that was the only time in her life that she saw him like that even if for a mere insect. Because of a one year pact, she did everything possible just so she will be able to eventually call him shifu. “Shifu why do you accept me as a disciple?”... more>>

He did not reply but gave her a small bell as a present, stroking her head lightly.

A shadowy figure in a billowing white robe, standing visibly on top of the stone daily, overlooking the hills.

She vowed that she will never let him feel lonely anymore.

But the frequent companionship and mutual support in Heartless Hall finally came to an end.

To save him, she committed a really big blunder. However ……

“A mistake is still a mistake.” He remained indifferent.

Eighty-one overwhelming nails, as well as the highly raised unbreakable sword.

Shifu, do you know how painful it is to be hurt by the person you love most?

Do you know when you feel sorrow to the extreme but still holding on to the happy memories, unwilling to forget, longing day and night for that person is how painful and pitiful?

I don’t believe in good, don’t believe in evil, don’t believe in happiness, but I believe in you!

So, with a smile she did not give up, even if that love is colder than death. <<less

Shu Nian who grew up in the orphanage dreamed of becoming a princess since childhood so that a prince will come to rescue him. In the end, the one who came was not a prince but a cranky 「master」 Xie Yan...... more>>

Xie Yan believed that he didn't like men and unable to tolerate the advancement of the man beside him. Hence he tried to send Shu Nian away from his sight. However, unbeknownst to him that by sending him away, he also sent away the 「stabilizer」 to his temperament...

One wants to love him while one doesn't want his love. 「Love」 between these two men, will they be able to achieve a common ground one day? It's not like he never held men before but there are only two words to illustrate this feeling -- very stiff. There's nothing good about it!

It feels completely different when holding girls, girls are soft. Xiao Nian is very flexable, very lithe with a slim yet strong waist...

Quickly shaking his head to remove the vague idea of 「Xiao Nian seems to be better than girls」 to the outer space. Xie Yan turned pale and went back to the living room. <<less

The Mizuki Diving Club (MDC) is facing hard times, with a decline in membership and public disinterest in the sport of diving causing its parent... more>> company to threaten to shut it down. Just when things are looking bleak, a mysterious new coach by the name of Asaki Kayoko arrives and strikes a deal with the company: If the club can send one diver to the Olympics next year, then they must keep the club open. Sakai Tomoki had always loved diving, but now he, along with his teammates, must work harder than they ever had before in order to fulfill that condition. <<less

Short story collection by Azano complementary to his R:B novel and its movie adaptation. Consisted of 24 parts called "Piece"

The story takes places in a strange and mysterious rental apartment house. Each tenant has their own unique features, interests and fetishes.... more>>

The landlord is a useless bum who inherited the apartment house through sheer luck, in order to satisfy his own curiosity, he took on a set of unique personalities as tenants. He doesn’t want the hard-working well-behaved students, the office workers with steady incomes, or the simple families. He just wants “normal people” who fits certain criteria, has tendencies for abnormal behaviours, basically anyone who can satisfy his curiosity for the dark side of the human nature.

As result he ended up with a PE teacher with a record for domestic violence, a university student who is a gaming addict, a divorcee with his angelic little girl, a mysterious writer, a gay couple, and an eye-candy. Eight tenants and a pe*verted Landlord, six rooms and a bunch of secrets, the potential of our human nature made it impossible to predict how much more secrets each room held. <<less

Chu Liuxiang is a martial arts expert whose prowess in qinggong is one of the best – if not, the best – in the jianghu... more>> (martial artists' community). He wields a metal hand fan as his weapon and uses it only for self-defence. Despite his superb combat skills and impressive qinggong, one of his definitive traits is that he has never killed a person in his whole life – not even an enemy. Usually, he relies on his wit, experience and calm to solve mysteries and overcome enemies who are far more powerful than him. The identity of his martial arts master is unknown, and even the well-informed Shuimu Yinji (水母陰姬) could only deduce that he is an apprentice of Ye Di (夜帝), a character from Daqi Yingxiong Zhuan (大旗英雄傳), another of Gu Long's novels <<less

The world is a sea of bitterness.... more>>

The mortal swims in the sea.

The body is the vessel.

The soul is the mortal on the vessel.

The vessel carries the mortal as it sails endlessly towards the other side of the sea.

Does cultivating the body strengthen the vessel enough to reach the other side of this sea of misery?

Or does cultivating the soul give the mortal on the vessel the ability to master swimming?

Cultivating according to the martial path allows one to become an Earthly Immortal.

Cultivating according to the immortal path allows one to become a Divine Immortal.

Which path should be chosen? <<less