Trapped

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-

Subaru Natsuki is abruptly transported to a fantasy world while returning from a convenience store. Expecting to become a powerful hero, he quickly discovers he possesses no special abilities at all. His only power is "Return by Death," a mysterious curse that rewinds time to a previous point whenever he dies. After being saved from thugs by a silver-haired half-elf named Satella, Subaru tries to help her recover a stolen insignia. Their search leads them to a loot shop, where they are brutally murdered by an assassin. Subaru then wakes up earlier in the day, alive and with the memory of his death. Determined to protect Satella and prevent their tragic fate, Subaru must navigate a world of

Even Monsters Like Fairytales

Sylph Biebel is the daughter of a duke, promised in marriage to Prince Mikhail Luxborn and destined to rule the nation. What she truly wants is to become a librarian, a dream no noble lady is allowed to pursue. She slips into the royal library disguised as a commoner and befriends Kanna Copierne, another book lover. When their true identities are revealed, the friendship holds, until Kanna accuses Sylph of bullying her and plotting her murder. Her engagement is annulled and Sylph is locked in a cage and abandoned near the Kingdom of Dagenhelm, home to a king said to devour people. In that land, Sylph is taken in by a young ruler with a passion for stories and starts a new life among books.

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.

Pygmalion wa Tane wo Maku

Kuuya Mamesaki is a graduate student who failed all his university entrance exams, leaving him with a year to wait before he can try again. When a former classmate he has feelings for suddenly goes missing, he decides to spend his free time searching for her, unaware of the dark path he is about to tread. As Kuuya delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself entangled in a world of blood and flowers, beauty and gore. A supernatural element twists his perception, showing how love can blind a person and lead them into a nightmare where nothing is as it seems.

Shaman

Jowi, a young man raised by a family of shamans, possesses regenerative healing powers and is haunted by visions of his sister's death ten years ago. As he struggles with these traumatic flashbacks, he discovers new evidence suggesting she may still be alive. His path to uncover the truth is complicated by the dangerous hallucinogen "Odd-Eye," which grants supernatural abilities to its users. Shamans, people who can see and communicate with the dead, navigate a world where deadly chemicals, genetic mutations, and mysterious deaths intertwine with the supernatural. Jowi finds himself caught between those who wish to become gods and those who wish to become human, facing complex obstacles tha

My Way

A man in a hat travels through undefined landscapes, never knowing where his path will lead. He encounters a series of strangers, each searching for happiness, love, or a sense of self. These meetings unfold as intimate, introspective moments painted with vibrant colors and emotional depth. As the traveler moves from one encounter to the next, he becomes a silent witness to the struggles and desires of those he meets. Each story explores themes of identity, connection, and the quiet mysteries of the human heart, leaving both the traveler and the reader to reflect on the meaning of their own journey.