100 Strange Nights

Pandora Hearts

Oz Vessalius, the fifteen-year-old heir of a noble family, is celebrating his coming-of-age ceremony when the mysterious Baskerville Clan interrupts the festivities. Accused of a sin he knows nothing about, he is cast into the Abyss, an inescapable prison realm said to be home to monstrous creatures called Chains. There he meets Alice, a strange girl who is not what she seems. To escape, Oz forms a contract with her and returns to his world, only to find that time has passed and everything has changed. Now Oz must unravel the truth behind his sin, the nature of the Abyss, and a tragedy from a hundred years ago. Pursued by the Baskervilles and haunted by ghosts of the past, he and his compa

Kneel Before Me

Lady Kyrie's life is shattered when the crown prince abruptly cancels their engagement, exiling her to a remote cottage. While seeking shelter from a blizzard during her journey, she stumbles upon a hidden village. It is in this secluded place that she inadvertently awakens a being known only as Nathaniel, who the villagers fearfully call 'The End'. Nathaniel, a beautiful yet terrifying entity with the demeanor of a winter king, becomes instantly fixated on Kyrie. He presents her with a chilling ultimatum, his obsession manifesting as a possessive and cruel affection. Trapped and isolated, Kyrie must navigate this dangerous dynamic, where every attempt to reject or defy him only seems to de

Umineko no Naku Koro ni Tsubasa

Umineko no Naku Koro ni Tsubasa is a collection of side stories that explore the expansive world of the Umineko series. This compilation presents a variety of tales, ranging from lighthearted and comedic vignettes to more serious, canon-adjacent narratives that delve deeper into the characters and their circumstances. These stories offer glimpses into the many facets of the Ushiromiya family and the mysterious events on Rokkenjima, showcasing moments not seen in the main storyline. The tone shifts between humorous character interactions and darker, more contemplative pieces that hint at the underlying cruelty and complexity of the world. Through this anthology, readers encounter the altern

The Mask of Truth

Wu Mian stumbles upon a mysterious mask with the supernatural power to compel absolute obedience from anyone he commands. Yet, even with this formidable tool at his disposal, he remains paralyzed by insecurity, unable to confess his feelings to the girl he admires. His hesitant, ordinary life is shattered when a sudden and violent incident upends everything he knows. Thrust into a world of hidden dangers and moral ambiguity, Wu Mian must now navigate the consequences of the mask's power and the dark truths it begins to unveil.

ILYA

Fugo is a rookie exorcist burning with hatred for the demon that destroyed his family and left him orphaned. His master, a seasoned exorcist, grows concerned about Fugo's all-consuming obsession with revenge. To help him find perspective, the master urges Fugo to speak with a particular demon they have in custody. That demon is Ilya. Reluctantly, Fugo agrees to meet Ilya. As he engages in repeated conversations with her, he expects to confront a monster, but instead finds something unexpected. The demon speaks calmly, questions his assumptions, and reveals glimpses of her own past. Gradually, Fugo's rigid worldview begins to crack, and he starts to question the nature of the being he swore

The Distant Dawn

A collection of sixteen short stories by Yukinobu Hoshino, spanning genres from science fiction and fantasy to psychological drama and romance. The tales explore a wide range of themes, including adventure, mystery, and the supernatural, often set in imaginative and thought-provoking scenarios. From a distant dawn and a steel queen to escape from wastelands and a funeral convoy, each story presents a unique conflict. Characters face challenges such as a call from afar, a whiteout, amazons of the river, and the Carneades plan, navigating through algae, lightning strikes, and the emperor of winter.