the Garden of sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Paradigm

Summer Time Rendering

Shinpei Ajiro returns to his hometown of Hitogashima Island for the first time in two years to attend the funeral of his childhood friend Ushio Kofune, who drowned while trying to rescue a little girl. His best friend Sou Hishigata suspects something is off about her death, as bruises found around her neck suggest it may not have been an accident. Strange incidents begin to unfold: an entire family disappears overnight, and Mio, Ushio's younger sister, recalls an old folktale about entities called "Shadows." According to legend, encountering one's Shadow foretells the person's imminent death. As Shinpei investigates, he discovers that the Shadows are real and that a dark conspiracy threaten

Lord of Mysteries

In a Victorian world of steam, dreadnoughts, and occult horrors, Zhou Mingrui awakens as Klein Moretti, a young man entangled with warring Churches and secret societies. He walks a razor's edge between light and darkness, seeking answers to his mysterious reincarnation while navigating a society where mysticism and industry collide. As Klein delves deeper into the hidden truths of this world, he discovers a path of unlimited potential and unspeakable danger. To survive, he must master the secrets of the mystical arts and confront ancient horrors that threaten to consume everything.

the Garden of sinners Chapter 2: …and nothing heart. (Murder Speculation Part A)

In the winter of 1995, Mikiya Kokutou encounters a mysterious girl with a piercing gaze during a late-night walk. He later discovers she is Shiki Ryougi, a classmate at his high school entrance ceremony. As they grow closer through lunchtime conversations, Mikiya learns about Shiki's unusual upbringing and the dual nature of her personality. Meanwhile, a series of brutal, seemingly random murders plagues Mifune City. Mikiya's cousin, a police investigator, gives him insight into the case. Concerned for Shiki's safety, Mikiya begins to monitor her actions, only to uncover a terrifying secret that will change his life forever.

the Garden of sinners Chapter 3: ever cry, never life. (Remaining Sense of Pain)

July 1998. Mikiya Kokutou encounters a girl doubled over with stomach pains on a street corner. Meanwhile, a series of gruesome murders plagues the city, with victims torn apart so violently that the attacks seem beyond human capability. The sole survivor of one massacre is being hunted by the perpetrator, leaving a trail of destruction. Shiki Ryougi is hired by Touko Aozaki to stop the killer. As she investigates, she uncovers a connection to the mysterious girl, Fujino Asagami, who possesses a terrifying power that warps reality. Shiki must confront an enemy that even her mystic eyes cannot fully perceive, leading to a brutal clash where pain and survival become indistinguishable.

the Garden of sinners Chapter 7: ……not nothing heart. (Murder Speculation Part B)

February 1999. A string of murders shakes Mifune City, and Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou are on edge. These crimes bear a disturbing resemblance to a series of homicides from 1995, when the two first met. That past awakens a dark, murderous desire that has lain dormant within Shiki's soul ever since. Shiki falls under suspicion due to her involvement in the earlier killings and her supposed resemblance to the killer. Together with Mikiya, she sets out to find the true perpetrator. As they investigate separately, Mikiya grows increasingly concerned for Shiki's well-being and hurries to uncover the culprit, hoping to protect her from her own impulses. With a lead from his cousin, police inv

the Garden of sinners Chapter 6: Fairy Tale. (Oblivion Recording)

In January 1999, apprentice mage Azaka Kokutou is ordered by her mentor, Touko Aozaki, to investigate strange events at Reien Academy, a girls' school where students are having their memories stolen by fairies. Azaka, a student at the academy, struggles to see the invisible fairies despite her magical talent, so Shiki Ryougi, who possesses special eyes that can perceive the supernatural, is also sent to help. Azaka and Shiki have difficulty working together, as Azaka views Shiki as a romantic rival for her brother Mikiya's affection. However, as the fairy situation spirals out of control and more layers of the mystery are revealed, Azaka must learn to cooperate with Shiki to save her classm