Koichi Sato got a job at a black company and worked hard.... more>>

However, in his mid-30s, his body and mind broke down and he ended up hospitalized.

Although Sato was empty in both body and mind, he found a dream while hospitalized.

That dream was to “live a slow life in the countryside as a second life.”

His salary was not high, but Sato, who had no time to spend money as a corporate s*ave, had saved up a decent amount, so he used his savings to move to the countryside.

Just as he was about to take a step towards that wonderful dream, he was unexpectedly transported to another world.

Sato thought that he had been completely abandoned by luck, but the people in the other world were far kinder than any of his acquaintances who were always harsh, and on top of that, he was given a “god skill” when he was transported.

That skill was called [Otherworld Agriculture] .

It was a skill that allowed him to convert the crops he grew into NP (Agricultural Points), and by using that NP, he could exchange it for anything.

Sato decided to use this skill to live a slow life in the countryside, something he couldn’t do in Japan, and took a big step in another world toward his new dream. <<less

A collection of short stories written to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the professional debut of Alice Arisugawa, a prolific mystery novelist and founder and first president of the Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan. Each story was written by a different young author, using characters, settings, and concepts appearing in Arisugawa's stories.... more>>

Featured stories:

Rope, Cable, Cord by Yugo Aosaki: The police ask professor of sociology and "Consulting Criminologist" Hideo Himura - and Himura in turn asks his friend, mystery novelist Alice Arisugawa - for assistance in an investigation. The victim of a robbery-mu*der is found, covered in marks due to having been bound by a rope, but no rope is left behind. Security camera footage shows that three people threw away objects that could have been used to tie her after the mu*der, but which of them was the culprit's tool: the rope, the cable, or the cord?

Enclosed in Clothes by Michi Ichiho: Alice is asked by his neighbor Saori Mano, a teacher at an all-girls school, to help her with a problem. She is substituting as advisor to the Drama Club, and one of her students had her uniform stolen during club activities. The police can't be involved due to the administration's fear of scandal, so going to outside help is her only option. But even if they're able to set foot on school grounds during the school festival, can two 34 year old men solve a case in the foreign land of a school for girls?

The Ghost Story Dedicated to Hideo Himua by Kyoya Origami: A fan of scary stories Alice met at a publishing event regales him and Himura with a series of true stories about horrifying events that happened to him. Himura and Alice attempt to come up with rational explanations for all his tales.

Black Mirror by Tomoyuki Shirai: The narrator, an arrogant yet neurotic man, is called out of the blue by an old college friend, Eiji Kagami, who will be in his area in a few months and wants to go out to eat. But at the meeting, Eiji behaves oddly, and the next day, the police call the narrator in for questioning. Eiji's stepfather, a marriage fraudster who drove Eiji's mother to su*cide, was mu*dered the day of their meeting, and the police suspect Eiji and his identical twin brother Koichi. But both brothers appear to have solid alibis...

The Man Who Read (And Disliked) Alice Arisugawa by Haruo Yuki: Mystery novelist Haruo Yuki is on a "research trip" (which he treats more like a paid vacation) to a small hot spring town in the mountains, where he meets a waitress with an unusual story: her cousin hates the works of Alice Arisugawa with a fiery, all-consuming passion, and yet he's read everything the man ever published. Why has her cousin read over fifty stories by an author he knows he doesn't like?

The Panic of Mountain Monk Jizō by Tatsumi Atsukawa: Twenty years ago, Ryoji Aono would go to Bar April every Sunday and meet with his friends to listen to the tales of Jizō, a man who dressed like a mountain ascetic and who claimed to come across tales of mystery everywhere he went. But Jizō hasn't shown his face in two decades, and now, Ryoji's video rental business has also closed down. Deciding to take some time off at a new bar, Ryoji is stunned to see Jizō once again, having not aged a day since their last meeting ...So why is he so much worse at telling stories now?

The Molded Corpse Speaks by Masahiro Imamura: At a job-hunting event, Kōjirō Oda of the Eito University Mystery Club meets a man from another school with an interesting story: a member of his own school's mystery club once pranked him by leaving a chalk outline and a dying message in his apartment while he was out. The members of the Eito U. Mystery Club put their heads together in an attempt to unravel the dying message, which was never solved, and uncover a much deeper truth than they suspected. <<less

Reincarnated with the memories of my past life, I am an 82-year-old grandma who loves handsome men. Even though I was born into a world with magic, I somehow received the “Null” attribute, which is generally considered a failure.... more>>

But that won’t hold me back!

I’m sure I can live just fine with my convenient skills, right? First off, the food doesn’t taste good, so why don’t I just cook it myself?

Whether it’s my family or the handsome knights, I’ll capture everyone’s heart through their stomachs. With the knowledge and skills from my past life, I’m practically unbeatable when it comes to cooking, laundry, cleaning, and more. <<less

Six thousand years ago, Su Changsheng traveled through the fantasy world. He practiced hard and wanted to reach the peak, but he failed to even attain sainthood and was backlashed. He was disheartened, and when he wanted to die...... more>>

The system was accidentally activated.

'As long as you marry a wife and have children, and develop the family, you can continue to get rewards and resources.'

Su Changsheng suddenly realized the right way to advance to the peak.

[You married Gu Qingge, the Empress of Destiny, and she gave birth to your first daughter. Talent: Indestructible Body, Aptitude: Peerless in the world!]

[Rewards: Indestructible Body of the First Demon of All Calamities; Emperor-level Scripture!]

[You vigorously developed the family and successfully promoted it to the ancient family!]

[Rewards: Ancient Clan Gift Package; Luck-Golden Dragon; Imperial Weapon from Ancient Clan]

[You married the Ancient Queen...]

[You married Quintuplet Goddess from the Celestial Clan...]

"I can have such achievements in my life, it's all thanks to my own efforts!"

Several years later, Su Changsheng, the supreme immortal master of the heavens, revered as the Great Heavenly Emperor Changsheng, humbled himself. <<less

Also Known As: (Starting with Size Manipulation, Everyone Who Tried It Loved It) (Immortality Begins with Taming My Adopted Niece)... more>>

(Multiple Heroines + Power Fantasy)

Before transmigrating, Wang Jianqiang suffered greatly from novels with no female leads.

Holding firm to the belief that "women only slow down my blade,"

he stubbornly maintained his v*rginity even after decades in the Sect of Dual Cultivation.

In his twilight years,

with his cultivation stagnant at the third level of Qi Refining, he finally succumbed and "rewarded" himself once—triggering the awakening of the Godly Cultivation System.

From then on, he realized women might actually be his lucky stars on the path to immortality.

Deciding to indulge freely and savor life,

he found his ungrateful adopted niece knocking at his door... <<less

(The protagonist, who doesn't have a Daoist consort and has been taking advantage of senior fellow disciples, elders of the sect, and others)... more>>

came to join the Yin-Yang Sect after hearing that its Daoist consorts change more frequently than they change clothes. Li Chuan contributed all his possessions, only to find that things were not as they seemed.

Almost a year after joining, he hadn't managed to get a single Daoist consort. Thinking he had been deceived, he was approached by a stunning senior fellow disciple who asked if he would like to form a spiritual bond.

For those who don't practice cultivation, they might not know what "forming a spiritual bond" is. Let me put it this way: A long-term relationship is called a "Daoist consort," while a short-term relationship is known as "forming a spiritual bond."

From then on, Li Chuan discovered the true way to interact with the Yin-Yang Sect's Daoist consorts. As long as he had enough spirit stones, he could form a spiritual bond with anyone, Whether it's Senior Sisters, aunts, Daoist consorts of aunts, female elders, Daoist consorts of elders, or even the Daoist consort of the sect leader, anyone can form a spiritual bond as long as there are enough spirit stones." <<less

In a certain village suffered from depopulation and eventually became deserted and abandoned for a long time, it seems that a fox deity was residing there.... more>>

Television ceased to display colors or operate whether in digital or analog modes a long time ago, and electricity itself hasn’t been flowing for quite some time. It’s been so long that the radio batteries have likely runout, though who knows how long ago that happened. Although household appliances are still recognized as the three sacred treasures, in any case, the fox deity has been left behind by the times.

However, she was an exceptionally beautiful girl. Moreover, classification-wise, she was probably a Kunitsukami, but still seemed somewhat like a deity.

She didn’t have a name yet, but beneath the home of the fox deity, a dungeon gate suddenly appeared.

Thinking it was some kind of curse, she destroyed the “gate” itself, which was the beginning of everything.

This is the story of “Inari”, the fox deity who found herself jumping into modern society, which had undergone tremendous changes not due to the progress of civilization, but because of the appearance of dungeons. <<less

The old metal factory in Guro-gu always has its iron gate tightly shut. But through its wide-open back door, people from another world come to... more>> the factory, each with their own unique stories. This is the story of how a metal factory operates in another world. <<less

Once I’ve become Immortal, my attempt to conquer the world shall begin. ... more>>

I, Zhong Shan, in order establish a supreme heavenly dynasty, must marshal all the luck that I can gather to cleanse my own karma. Then I will have the strength to fight heaven itself, create a new world, and live forever.

First: Fate

Second: Luck

Third: Feng Shui

Four: Cultivate Inner Virtue.

Five: Fame

To gain eternal life.

To obtain fame, one must establish a heavenly dynasty and amass the luck of the world!

To cultivate inner virtue, one must establish holy sites and accumulate an immeasurable amount of merit!

To cultivate Feng Shui one must learn to communicate between yin and yang and control the powers of heaven and earth!

To cultivate luck! To cultivate fate!

Ask the whole world, who can have eternal life! <<less

In order to elevate my daughter to the position of Empress, I committed countless evil deeds. But in the end, she personally stabbed me to death… all for the sake of a worthless scholar. Now that I have been reborn, I no longer care about the throne or power. Whatever happens, happens. I just want to lie flat and take it easy!... more>>

The Empress: “The entire imperial court is filled with your supporters. Are you really just going to throw everything away like this?”

My daughter: “Since you promised to let me be with Liu Lang, can’t you at least get him an official position?”

Me: “Don’t talk to me about official matters while we’re eating hot pot.” <<less

Zhulan transmigrates into the “Counterattack of the Supporting Female Character” novel. All of a sudden, she is married, has children, and has even become a mother-in-law. She became the antagonistic mother-in-law within the counterattack story.... more>>

She goes from being a single 26 year old to being 36, with six children, two daughters-in-law, and several grandchildren. Her husband is not the original one, but the one who caused her to transmigrate.

Zhulan’s situation makes her feel as if she is being tormented. One daughter-in-law has a big mouth and a knack for twisting every little thing she says. The other daughter-in-law is timid and cries at the drop of a hat, portraying Zhulan as an evil mother-in-law.

Zhulan: “…I can’t bear this life.”

Someone: “You still have me.”

Zhulan: “Haha, you’re the one who tormented me the most!”

Someone: “…” <<less

[No-Romance Quick Transmigration Story] ... more>>

As a seasoned tasker, Qiao Mu had grown exhausted with the scheming and the messy emotional entanglements with the male and female leads in her task worlds. This was why, the moment she'd accumulated enough points, she immediately applied for retirement.

The Authority thought, 'Perfect!' They just happened to have a pile of retirement tasks that nobody wanted.

So they bundled them up and handed them over to Qiao Mu—free of charge.

And just like that, Qiao Mu began her quest for real retirement life! <<less

I, at the age of seventy, transmigrated into the body of the male lead's evil grandmother in a tragic novel.... more>>

The system said, "You must follow the plot."

I put on my reading glasses. "What do you mean by 'follow the plot'?"

The system hesitated. "Uh… it means you have to ab*se him. Right now, throw the stool at his face! Tell him to get lost!"

I averted my gaze.

At this moment, the male lead was still a half-grown teenager, skinny as a stalk of wheat, dressed in thin, shabby clothes, glaring at me with hatred in his eyes.

I turned around and walked into the kitchen.

The male lead gritted his teeth. "Are you going to grab a knife and kill me!?"

"You old hag, I’ll take you down with me!"

"You’re too skinny," I sighed, expertly lighting the stove. "Let me make you something to eat."

I’m a grandmother!

What kind of grandmother could possibly resist fattening up her grandson? <<less

In the eastern frontier of the continent there was a house Telsia, and a knight who served them for many years. ... more>>

Age had taken its toll on his body, and knowing that the last of his days grew ever nearer, he retired from his service to his lords, surrendered nearly all he owned, and set off on a journey – a solitary journey that he might taste all the curious foods and see all of the interesting sights that this world had to offer.

What he did not realize, however, was that this journey was but the beginning of a tale that would be told in the continent for many years to come. <<less

The university semester started, and I sent off my youngest grandson.... more>>

I happily sprawled on my bed—finally, peace and quiet!

Then, somehow, I woke up as the Empress Dowager.

Oh well, where doesn’t matter as long as I can enjoy my later years.

Just as I was sighing with emotion, a little dumpling rolled over to my feet, whimpering pitifully.

What?

Is it my destiny to spend my life taking care of grandchildren? <<less

In a hospital room, a life is fading away.... more>>

An elderly man, relying on an oxygen mask, struggles to take each breath.

This elderly man, Kim Tae-seop, despite having cared for many children, is filled with deep regret.

As he vows to become an orphanage director in his next life, he reaches the end of his journey.

Just then, a goddess from another world appears with a request: "Please come to the planet Raon and take care of a hero." <<less

Even the hero who defeated the darkness grows old. The saint is also old. The sword saint is the same. The witch is no exception.... more>> They age because they are human. That's why they travel for the last time. Like they used to. <<less

“Why can’t they even clear a B-rank dungeon!? Why are secondary classes called upper-level classes!?”... more>>

In the VRMMO “Tempest,” there was a man who achieved an unprecedented feat in the game’s world. Soloing the final boss—an impossible battle that everyone else had given up on due to its extreme difficulty.

After that, Esar chose “Transmigration” over “Return” when the sudden options appeared. He thought it would be something like “strong and new game plus,” but that naive idea quickly shattered. Transmigration meant being reborn in a world different from Earth. <<less

After Reincarnating into Naruto World at the Warring State Era as an Uzumaki, Masahiko thought that he got a useless System. He lived for 48 years as a normal, below average Uzumaki Shinobi. ... more>>

That changed when he finally knew how the system works the day of his 49th Birthday! <<less

In a world where special abilities are born through skills, on a fateful day, the old man named Dill had suddenly awakened. To his dismay, the skill he had obtained specializes in combat which will be a burden to his elderly frame. ... more>>

[I’m way too old for this now though…]

And thus the second part of the elderly man’s life story finally begins. <<less

A legendary vampire, a true monster that has even made an enemy of God, a mythical figure from the old stories.... more>>

He is now an old man who lives as a shut-in in some corner of the Kingdom, in a castle that is closer to a haunted house.

He lives a mellow and lazy life - but that peace of his was eventually shattered.

This is a quiet era where "Vampires" only exist in old fables.

It is a story of the peaceful every day between a saint who is trying to rehabilitate a shut-in and an old vampire who will not even entertain the thought of going outside. <<less

In a world where skills manifest at the age of 15.... more>>

Ash, who wants to become an adventurer, and Martina, a childhood friend, are baptized.

But his skill is [Storage], which is considered a great disappointment.

Martina, on the other hand, has the S-rank skill [Holy Warrior].

They go on adventures together, but the distance between them is growing.

Finally, Ash promised to catch up with Martina and they parted ways.

After that, Ash's situation remained unchanged, and Martina rose to become the queen of the nation.

Time has passed and 60 years later—Ash's [Storage] skill, which has reached proficiency 9999, awakens. <<less

“He came across thousands of mountains and rivers to find me.”... more>>

I went to my lover’s funeral.
But the guests said,
They had never seen me before. <<less

Bai Chuwei has lived for five thousand years, and after becoming an ancestor of all human beings, she descends the mountains and initiates the plot of a novel. ... more>>

A new female student is transferred into Henghua Secondary School Year 3. The young lady has bright eyes, white teeth, red lips and her appearance is similar to an immortal fairy. But unfortunately, she has Eighth-Grader Syndrome.

“The wealth of ten Duan Family added together does not even make up half of my combined wealth over the past five thousand years.”

“The first classic masterpiece of China? Oh I casually wrote that for fun two decades ago.”

“Scientific research isn’t comparable to flying in the skies with a sword. Today, this ancestor here shall teach everyone how to cultivate scientifically.”

The online lurkers reveal a snort of contempt and wait to see Bai Chuwei slapping herself in the face after acting so pretentiously. Eventually, the China Property Statistics Association reveals this particular information: The respected ancestor is the richest person in the world, owning the most number of gold mines, hundreds of islands, and countless property worldwide.

China Writer’s Association: @Bai Chuwei, Respected ancestor, when will you continue updating your book after having stopped it for two centuries? <<less

Lu Zhou wakes up to become the world’s most powerful and oldest villainous Patriarch, and finds that he has nine notorious disciples who are full of evil. His eldest disciple is the leader of the Nether Sect with thousands of minions, and his second disciple—Sword Devil—always slaughters others at the slightest disagreement…... more>>

Without his cultivation base, how will he handle these evil disciples?

His eldest disciple, Yu Zhenghai, said, “I’ve never had a rival in my life, and no one but Master can make me bow my head.”

His seventh disciple, Si Wuya, said, “We can’t eat or sleep in peace as long as the Master is not dead!”

…

His ninth disciple, Yuan’er, said, “I’ll remember what Master said and be a good person.” <<less