It has been five years since Utena Tenjou lost her parents. Rather than succumbing to grief, Utena cherishes her memories of the enigmatic prince who once comforted her. She affectionately nicknamed him "Peropero-kun" after he wiped her tears with his tongue and gave her a ring as a symbol of their connection, promising that it will lead her back to him someday. Every year, as spring blooms, Peropero-kun sends Utena a letter. Despite her best friend Kaidou's suspicions that the letters might be from Utena's aunt, Utena believes otherwise. When Kaidou discovers six puzzle-piece-like photographs in the letters, it confirms the existence of Peropero-kun and that he is enrolled in the prestigious Ohtori Academy. Determined to reunite with her beloved prince, Utena leaves behind her current life and enrolls in Ohtori Academy. However, she soon becomes entangled in the strange and enigmatic behavior of the student council, particularly their mistreatment of the enigmatic Anthy Himemiya. As Utena begins to unravel the mysteries surrounding the school and its inhabitants, she realizes that her quest may hold the key to finding Peropero-kun once and for all.
Noriko Tachiki has dreamt of a beautiful fantasy land for some time, though her friends think it is only her imagination. One day, on her way home, Noriko stumbles upon a bomb disguised as a paper bag that explodes right in front of her. However, instead of dying, she is transported to a mysterious forest full of strange plants and creatures. As she begins navigating through the woods, Noriko is suddenly attacked by a giant, worm-like monster. Fortunately, she is saved by Izark Kia Tarj, a swordsman who does not speak her language. Lacking the strength to survive on her own, Noriko decides to follow her stoic savior, taking the opportunity to learn the foreign land's language and be more useful to Izark. Unbeknownst to her, Noriko is a crucial piece of an ancient prophecy. She is "The Awakening"—a being destined to unleash the greatest evil known as the "Sky Demon." With influential people plotting to capture Noriko for her supposed powers, both she and Izark must fend for themselves and overcome a future laced with chaos.
Unexpectedly transported to the Hittite Empire of ancient Anatolia, Yuri finds herself in danger as a power-hungry queen seeks to eliminate all potential heirs to the throne, including Yuri. But with the timely arrival of Prince Kail, Yuri is rescued from the queen's grasp. However, despite his promise to send Yuri back to her own time, their plans are continually delayed due to the queen's persistent attempts on their lives and the growing attraction between them. Volume 28 of the story, titled "Orontes Renka," explores a particularly significant moment in their journey.
Chapter 32 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).
A dimensional crevice consumed Tooru Minasuki, a typical office worker, and he emerged in an unfamiliar realm. As he explored his new surroundings, God granted him a skill board. Tooru utilized this resource to acquire crucial abilities necessary for success, determined to ascend to greatness despite his lowly status.
Adel gained entry to the emperor's workspace through the enchanted entrance at the Imperial Palace. While there, she accidentally overheard classified strategies. Upon returning to the academy, she was surprised to find the interior minister and emperor waiting for her. They presented her with a shocking choice: serve prison time or pretend to be the emperor's fiancée. This ultimatum set the stage for a noteworthy romance between Adel, an orphaned girl, and Krishi's emperor.
Read manhua Apocalypse Descends, I Reincarnated As A Tyrant /Apocalypse Reset: Rise of the Tyrant /末世降临,我重生成暴君 Luo Hao was betrayed by espers in a monster-infested apocalypse. Just as he was filled with regret, he found himself returned to the time before the end of the world—and awakened an Evolution System with limitless potential! This time, Luo Hao swore to take revenge on those who betrayed him, and to build an indestructible fortress amidst the apocalypse. However, espers began awakening ahead of time, and it seemed someone was manipulating events from the shadows. Everything was spiraling out of control. Strangest of all was Luo Hao’s Evolution System—it seemed to be pushing him down an irreversible path…
As science reigns supreme in modern times, the enchanting world of magic is being slowly forgotten by humanity. The creatures of folklore are gradually fading away from existence. Nonetheless, Ziska, a young girl born with natural magical abilities, hails from a lineage of sorcerers and receives her education from an animal doctor to preserve the vanishing mystical creatures. Their collaborative efforts are directed towards safeguarding these fabled beasts as they are abandoned in a world that no longer acknowledges their existence.
One day, the protagonist Allen, who has been reincarnated from Japan into another world, realizes that his unique skill, Moon Gate, allows him to travel freely between Japan and the other world. With this power, Allen comes up with the idea of traveling between Japan and the other world and making money by selling various items to people from the other world, those who have been transferred, and those who have been reincarnated, who are hungry for entertainment! Before long, he gets to know the daughter of a large company and the princess of a kingdom in the other world, and enjoys the other world to the fullest...!!
Theo never imagined love could bloom from a political chain, yet the moment he laid eyes on Yuellina, the woman the Empire forced into his arms, his heart betrayed his duty. She was elegance wrapped in quiet sorrow, and he couldn't look away-couldn't help falling. But behind her graceful smile lay a terrible truth: Yuellina was marked to be sacrificed, a pawn to keep the Empire's power intact. Each day by her side deepened his love and sharpened his despair. How could he protect the woman he was never meant to love from a fate carved in stone? Theo swore, silently and fiercely, that she would not die for a throne built on blood. He would defy the Empire, tear down the future they forced upon them, even if it cost him everything. Because in Yuellina's eyes, he saw the only life worth fighting for-and he would not let her slip away.
After a life filled with grief, Hannah Davis finally chose to end his own. Believing that this was the path to embrace oblivion was a grave mistake. Her soul was neither granted entry into heaven nor condemned to hell. Owing a debt to the universe, she was bound to become a Reaper-tasked with collecting human souls and guiding them to the afterlife, a realm she herself was forbidden from entering. **Disclaimer:** This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual names, events, locations, or other terms is purely coincidental.