Juxing

SLASH/DOG

Tobio Ikuse, a high school student, is left devastated when his classmates and teachers vanish during a school trip aboard a luxury liner, an event he missed due to illness. Months later, as he struggles to cope with the loss, he has a shocking encounter with one of his missing friends, Sasaki, who now attacks him alongside a monstrous lizard-like creature. Rescued by another survivor, Natsume Minagawa, Tobio is drawn into a hidden world of conflict. That night, he is attacked again by individuals commanding strange monsters, only to be saved by a mysterious puppy that emerges from his own shadow. With Natsume's guidance, Tobio is taken to a secret hideout, beginning his perilous journey to

Life Going Wild With Plugins

Once the high creator of the world, he had his memories stripped away to live as a mortal. Mistaken for a simpleton, he must navigate a dangerous and cruel world. To protect himself, he buys a cheap guard who seems foolish, gullible, and knows no martial arts. Rumors soon paint his guard as a bloodthirsty and vicious monster, contradicting the naive appearance. As the creator struggles with his new life, he discovers the truth behind the whispers and the real nature of his protector.

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.

Osana Najimi no Majo ni Tsuite

A collection of four one-shots that explore the bonds between childhood friends, the weight of memories, and the fragile line between reality and the supernatural. In the title story, a young man reunites with his childhood friend, who has become a witch. She offers him a deal that could change his life, but the price may be more than he is willing to pay. Another story follows a boy who meets a girl with a peculiar connection to forget-me-nots, while a third tale delves into the depths of the sea and the secrets it holds. The final story involves a mysterious pair of scissors that can reset the past, forcing a character to confront the consequences of his choices. Each narrative weaves to

Soul Toy

Jiang Xiaoya is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary gift: she can see earthbound spirits. Gu Yu is a gaming prodigy with a terrible sense of direction, but he also works as a spirit exorcist. Their paths cross at Saturn's Toy Shop, a mysterious store in the city that serves as a base for exorcists to purify lingering souls. As they team up to help spirits move on, Xiaoya and Gu Yu face dangerous supernatural threats and uncover hidden secrets about the toy shop. Balancing everyday life with ghostly encounters, their bond deepens amid adventure, comedy, and romance.

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