JOSEI

Chapter 3 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).

From AQUA Scans:A cranky misanthrope sorcerer, Neverheart, reluctantly went into town one day and discovered a fairy that had been injured in a side-show act. With one look at the fairy Neverheart decided that she suited him and claims her as part of his collection... The new series of the fantasy expert Nesumi Chisato begins!

Lieffe, the eldest daughter of a duke, is the reincarnation of the black magician Laurie. In her previous life, she was feared as a "rare evil woman" and has lived in solitude all her life. In this life, she avoids being alone and successfully leads a life surrounded by her family and fiancé. However, her sister, Aria, has stolen her fiancé away from her, and she has been evicted from her home, returning to a life of loneliness. Riefe asks Orivel, the crown prince of a neighboring country, to partner with her to attend Aria's engagement party and fight back. She thought it was just for this one time, but for some reason, Orivel asks her to marry him. Japanese: https://mto.to/series/171460

There was a time when, overflowing with love, I let myself run wild without a thought for the other person's feelings or the people around us, and soon enough my love crashed and burned. Traumatized by this, I've now developed a bad habit of avoiding anyone I have eyes for, to keep my affection from showing. Then one day, my coworker invited me out to a bar, where I met Sawaguchi and fell in love with him at first sight - but thanks to my avoidant tendency, I ended up making him hate me... No matter how many times I reflect and repent, I just can't get this bad habit of mine to change. I want to be able to say "I love you" to the person I love! With my conviction made, I set out to see a counselor, but there I find none other than-?!

Leticia, a plain and overly serious noble lady from a fallen house, is desperate to find a husband before it’s too late. Unfortunately, suitors are scarce… unless you count her childhood friend Ethelbert—a dashing prince with a reputation for womanizing and an infuriating habit of offering her unsolicited love advice. Leticia is convinced that someone as radiant and flirtatious as him could never truly love someone as dull and uptight as her. Yet, the more he teases her, the more her carefully guarded heart begins to waver. Behind his smirk lies a desire that’s anything but casual. Can a woman raised to be proper resist the sweet, sinful lessons of a prince with dangerous charm?

Yume, a fortune teller working in Kokubuncho is known for her incredible accuracy. Hearing rumors about her prowess, a man named Mutsumi arrives at her workplace uninvited to question her about her abilities. It turns out the mysterious voices she hears, that provide her with information, are those of spirits! Yume gets dragged along by Mutsumi to a haunted apartment that can't be exorcised and hears a voice that only she can! With Mutsumi's backing her up, Yume lends an ear to spirits with unfortunate circumstances, and the regrets they have left over. A mystery-filled drama following two people hearing out the last requests of the dead, and helping to fulfill them.

What conveys love best… Whispering lips? Or fingers that touch? Deeply traumatized by the murder of her doctor parents, Mandy has been unable to speak ever since. One day, she was being harangued by a drunk man at a party, and novelist Brian Stone comes to her rescue. Mandy, who has no relatives, takes up residence in his mansion, working as a secretary and transcribing his novels. "Why is he being so nice to me? To him, I'm just a child he needs to help. It means nothing… I mustn't misunderstand…"

"We need money for your sick mother. That's why you must go work at the royal palace!" One day, Count’s daughter Muriel is suddenly told this by her father—and she flatly refuses. After all, she’s a complete recluse who prefers reading books over talking to people. Working at the palace? Impossible! …Or so she thought—until her father proposed a job in the royal library. That might be doable, Muriel thinks, and heads off to the interview. But— Why is the overly seductive Captain Sylas the one conducting the interview?! And when did she suddenly get hired to take care of holy beasts as a Beast Keeper!?

I can’t be the heroine, and there’s no such thing as a prince.” It’s been a year since Nao and Satomura became a real couple. Feeling as though her best friend had been taken away and left behind, Riko grew tired of dealing with Satomura’s friend Sosuke, who frequently showed up at her workplace. Just then, her ex-boyfriend—who was also the source of her past trauma—suddenly appeared.

Jillian was glad to be rid of Vittorio—her lover, the father of her unborn child and the man who turned out to be a high-ranking member of the Sicilian mafia. She settles into her new life, content until she realizes that her home, her work and her social circle were all orchestrated by Vittorio in a cunning ploy to get her back. Before she knows what’s hit her, she’s forced to marry him and move to Sicily…but will everything go according to his plan?

Yume, a fortune teller working in Kokubuncho is known for her incredible accuracy. Hearing rumors about her prowess, a man named Mutsumi arrives at her workplace uninvited to question her about her abilities. It turns out the mysterious voices she hears, that provide her with information, are those of spirits! Yume gets dragged along by Mutsumi to a haunted apartment that can't be exorcised and hears a voice that only she can! With Mutsumi's backing her up, Yume lends an ear to spirits with unfortunate circumstances, and the regrets they have left over. A mystery-filled drama following two people hearing out the last requests of the dead, and helping to fulfill them.

A mysterious girl who is believed to be the inhabitant of the illusion forest, invites those who get lost to listening to the story, the story of the princess of a fairyland. What kind of story she will bring?

A small village finds itself at the mercy of mysterious entities that hover over the city, at least that's what young Anna often sees. On the other side of the city, Margot, a middle-aged woman, also sees the anomalies. What will be the connection between the two? Are the things they see nothing more than delusions, or do other people just not want to see them?

A boyfriend whose love is so strong it becomes smothering - "Sena, look only at me." - an impudently wicked underclassman - "You should just break up with that boyfriend of yours." - and the girl wavering between them on a seesaw of love! Since Sena struggles to speak her mind, her boyfriend Minoru worries and has been taking extra care to watch over her. Then one day, Sena decides to attend her school club's drinking party after Hayato, an underclassman in the same club, asks for her help. She's always turned down the parties before to avoid worrying Minoru, and the moment she tells him she's going to one, his whole demeanor suddenly changes... While she's tossed about like a ship in a storm, which man will Sena choose in the end...?!

A woman entred the men's bathroom. I told her to go to women bathroom but she insisted...

“Someday my prince on a white horse will come.” Sabrina visits Montacroix Kingdom with her sisters to perform for Prince Burke’s coronation party. When she meets the prince, she is reminded of her childhood Prince Charming from a fairy tale. His passionate stare makes Sabrina’s heart melt. The two feel a magnetic attraction to each other, but Sabrina cannot help but feel unworthy of the royal. Meanwhile, there is a malicious plot planned to assassinate the soon-to-be-king Burke.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Chibi Manga: Ria, an college student become a personal maid to a hunk CEO, she live in a mansion and her daily wages is 100 thousand yen! truly lucky! but that CEO always brought different types of woman every night and do lewd stuff with them, until one day he even went in into Ria bed! even though she is a virgin and has a boyfriend, what should she do…!?

A Gothic Romance Retelling of a Classic Japanese Folktale Graphic Novel featuring 130 anime-style comic pages… In the shadowy halls of Himeji Castle, a love story brews — one of obsession, betrayal, and the supernatural. Okiku, a young servant tasked with caring for ten priceless Delft plates, becomes the center of a deadly game of passion. She serves in the castle by day and feeds the dungeon prisoners by night, unaware of the dark desires and jealous eyes following her every move. Among those captivated by Okiku’s beauty is the ruthless samurai Aoyama Tessan, whose twisted infatuation becomes all-consuming. Obsessed and envious, Aoyama silences the prisoners by ordering their tongues cut out, leaving Okiku to believe none wish to speak to her. But one man breaks through the silence—Shinji, a once-proud samurai now imprisoned in the depths of the dungeon, with powerful o-fuda seals binding him to his cell. Mysterious, resilient, and with a charm that captivates Okiku, he becomes the light in her dark and lonely world. As Okiku and Shinji’s forbidden connection deepens, the key to his freedom dangles from the very chain around Aoyama’s neck. Okiku must risk everything to steal it, but with Keiko, the jealous wife of Aoyama and daughter of the lord, watching closely, every step toward liberation teeters on the brink of tragedy. As jealousy boils over and Aoyama’s obsession spirals, a single missing plate becomes the catalyst for a series of harrowing events that plunge Okiku into darkness. Betrayed and brutally wronged, she transforms into an onryou — a vengeful spirit bound by her love and fury. Now, as a terrifying ghost, Okiku must face the ultimate question: Can love survive even in death?

With the only thing she inherited from her parents being their once-great family name, the poverty-stricken Reiko Kujouin jumped at the chance for a scholarship to attend a prestigious school known called Meisei Private Academy. Why? Because of the ¥50,000 per month allowance and all her school supplies being paid for, of course! But little could she expect that, on her very first day of classes, she would be tackled from behind by another girl who, convinced that she's been reincarnated into the world of an otome game, accuses Reiko of being a wealthy villainess…! Series has been on Hiatus since March 2023 due to the illustrator's health problems.

Mérianne is a lazy girl and, in a world where pacts with demons solves problems , she may be tempted to finally make one.

After adopting her late sister’s son, Kristie now struggles to raise him on her own while also working as a successful wedding planner. One day, she meets a sexy millionaire named Radford. However, he’s the man who got her sister pregnant and then left her, which lead to her death. While hiding a desire for revenge deep down inside, Kristie ends up falling for his dangerous charms!

The story is set in Japan, 700 years after the age of swords and magic, where science has replaced magic. Social problems caused by magic and magical beasts are on the rise, and the Metropolitan Police Department establishes the Metropolitan Police Department's Magical Beast Control Division to deal with them. Kamishima Jingo, a werewolf (lycanthrope), is investigating a horrific case as a detective in the Magical Beast Control Division. Meanwhile, the great elven sage Sajuel, who had been asleep for 700 years in preparation for the return of the Demon King, wakes up. However, the Demon King was resurrected and defeated 40 years ago. Sajuel is shocked to learn this, but he lends his wisdom to the Magical Beast Control Division and begins investigating with Kamishima and the others. A fantasy of magic and police unfolds.

Papercrafts because I'm bored🥱

2 years after helping humans end World War III, a demon named Rikka decides to go on holiday on earth with her army friends. Where are they today?

"I'm going to tell you I love you every day!" A younger handsome guy confesses his love on their first meeting! An uneven love story between a good looking boy and a manly girl begins.

One rainy day, the young woman Natsuki encounters a high school student in the street. Acting on an impulse, she gives the girl her umbrella and walks away. It turns out later that the girl, Michiko, is the younger sister of Natsuki's sister's newly-married husband. Even though Michiko has a difficult personality and doesn't open herself to others easily, she seems to be attracted to Natsuki. Thus begins an unusual friendship between two unlikely characters who need each other more than they first realizeThe main story (Cotton) was released as four chapters. There are also four additional stories:Story 2: CreatureStory 3: Asa no KodomoStory 4: Tegami (Letter)Story 5: Zange

A two-volumes sequel of the Nodame Cantabile series. Chiaki and Nodame are back in Japan, Nodame for her first recital there, and Chiaki for his first Opera Concerto.Prequel:> Nodame Cantabile(http://mangapark.com/search?q=nodame-cantabile)

There are two sides to every working adult: one they show when they're on the job, and one they show when they're off the clock. For coworkers Sotaro Amata and Akira Hanku, this holds doubly true. Outside the office, these fashionistas don outfits that metamorphose them into completely different people! So what happens when they form a connection after hours…without recognizing who the other person is?

The idol course at Yumenosaki Academy aims to produce idols, training those with star-like talent. How do the students who study here spend their day on campus?

In a world where only one Saint is born per generation, the birth of twin sisters—Hestia and Astrea—was a miracle… and a problem. While Hestia was hailed for her holy powers, Astrea—the younger twin—was labeled useless and treated like an afterthought. When Hestia refuses a politically arranged marriage meeting, Astrea is forced to go in her place. But things take an unexpected turn when she captures the attention of Silvert, the charming second prince of a neighboring kingdom—and somehow ends up engaged!?

If the legend is true, who will be my husband? Vacation in Hawaii! Jill looks out the window of her luxurious hotel and her eyes meet the man in the room facing hers. He’s the workaholic she sat next to during her flight! Then Jill receives a package containing a wedding dress from her friend. There’s a legend that states whoever receives this dress will marry the next man she meets. As long as it’s not the neighbor across from her!

I'm being toyed with by a billionaire who knows my secret… While she's working as a maid for a wealthy old woman, Wilda’s peaceful life is shattered by an unexpected reunion. Damian Demonides is a billionaire who knows her secret. Two years ago, Wilda, then a singer, was involved in a messy scandal that tarnished her reputation. But to think that Damian would be her employer's son… If her past is found out, she might lose her job. Then Damian comes forward with an offer to Wilda…to pretend to be his girlfriend and accompany him to a business dinner!

Gina was busy cooking one night when a man barged right into the kitchen. The handsome man introduced himself as Clint and explained that this is his house. Gina works for a property management company, so when her own house burned down, she decided to sneak into one of the houses she was taking care of. It was empty when she got there, after all! But now the owner is back early, and if her workplace finds out, she's fired! How will Gina persuade Clint to keep this quiet? He's pretty charming, but he seems like he'll be tough to convince…

Waitress Shannon secretly looks forward to seeing the man who comes to her restaurant for lunch every day. But then trouble with a customer gets her fired! The man who saves her from her financial woes is none other than her lunch man, Kane! He’s the president of a major corporation and he offers her a job. He wants to turn a waitress into his secretary? Should she take him up on his offer?

Noel Imai is a negative girl with her head stuck in her books, and no love interest...... On her 20th birthday she receives a present: a super-handsome cyborg from the future! "I'll be the one to satisfy you..." He says as he licks her all over....... "Aah, I'm coming......!!! She experiences ecstacy for the first time, and ends up doing forbidden things in the school toilet! Her first time is taken by the inexhaustible cyborg. She's made to come over and over until she can't stand it anymore......! However, she starts to develop feelings for him, as he stays by her side and protects her......! The laws of time are against them... What will happen to Noel and her cyborg boy!?

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[Raintree: Haunted 1] Hope Malory's first day as a homicide detective isn't going well. Not only assigned to her first gruesome murder, but also partnered to the infamously eccentric Gideon Raintree. Gideon is quite handsome, but a tad creepy, seemingly talking to the very air! Hope's homicide investigation reveals some intriguing facts: the victims roommate is none other than Gideon's cousin! with supernatural meddling, suspicious circumstances, and romance in the precinct, Raintree: Haunted starts off with a bloody bang! [Raintree: Haunted 2] As Hope and Gideon creep closer the truth, the stakes get higher! Not only is the murderer eluding their grasp, but they turn out to be directly involved in the downfall of the Raintree clan! Now that Hope and Gideon are now sharing a bed along with the office, can they make their relationship last through pregnancy predictions and bomb threats? Find out in the final volume of Raintree: Haunted!

Heeran Kang had one goal: vengeance. She was murdered in her first life and is abused in the next by her stepmother, but meeting her gentle nanny puts Heeran's revenge on hold...until her stepmother murders her nanny. Guided by insight from her first life, she makes alliances and moves to the Prison of Abyss. There, she is shown unexpected kindness. Will she fulfill her vengeance, or can she honor her nanny another way, and live a good life?

A young mermaid, injured and lost, is captured by a ship. Instead of killing her as they would a siren, its handsome captain allows her to stay and protects her from the sea and his own crew until she can heal. As the days go on, the two are drawn together, but will their opposing worlds keep them apart?

It's a manga style novel. In this story the characters are fall in love to each other. But the destiny never support them. The main lead character Jun and the second lead character Zain both are want to confess their feelings to their love one but they afraid for heart breaking. Another side, the main lead character Inayath and the second lead character Ayrah both are unknown about their feelings, they are ambitious about their career and life. Because of that both of them ignoring their true feelings.

When a young boy comes to her saying someone is trying to kill his dad, a surprised Allie, private investigator, decides to meet his father, Jake, to look into the matter. Allie gapes when she meets him—he has shiny blond hair, an athletic form and sensual amber eyes. She tries not to be mesmerized by his charm, telling herself that this is just a job. But the moment she opens her mouth, Jake icily tells her to get out of his office.

Lily’s lover is the Italian millionaire Vito. He’s wonderful, but always reminding her that their relationship has no future: he doesn’t care to marry and doesn’t want children. But then she accidentally gets pregnant… Shocked, Lily musters up the courage to tell him, only to be faced with the worst reaction ever. Without any explanation, Vito kicks her out of the house! Then, six weeks later, he appears before Lily with an arrogant proposition to marry him!

Morgan Grady is said to be the sexiest bachelor in all of New York. Winnie was supposed to be his bride, but on their wedding day, she flees down the aisle, leaving him surrounded by all his guests. Just a month ago, she was an ordinary secretary for a company president. She knew that her feelings for her boss, Morgan, were pointless because he couldn’t even remember her name! She tried to convince herself it was just a contract, but there’s no way she can marry him like this!

While her father lies in hospital, Gabriella is trying to save the family company from debt collectors. There is only one person she can turn to: Vinn Venadicci, the son of one of her old servants. Seeing his face reminds her painfully of all the hardship she made him go through when they were children. Now Vinn is a rich man, and in exchange for his help he asks for Gabriella's hand in marriage! He must still hate her. This marriage is for vengeance!

I've come to marry the king, but I've fallen for the prince… When Violet is kidnapped in broad daylight by Javier, the prince of Monte Blanco, she learns that her father sold her to pay off his gambling debts. Now she must become a queen to save her father's fortune. Locked away in the extravagant palace and unable to meet the king for several days, she spends her time with Javier, who, feared by his country's citizens, is known as the Beast Prince. While learning about his culture and being escorted around the town, Violet learns Javier’s true kindness and his hidden weakness. Will she begin to fall for him?

Kim Daye has become a successful actress in her own right. One day, she is invited to a party by a famous director. At the party, she is confronted by a tall, muscular man. "Noona, it's me." "What?" "It's me." He introduces himself as Ji Taeho, the neighbor who used to live next door. But she can't seem to remember him, it’s as if he's been wiped clean from her memory. Daye promises to get in touch with Tae-ho, but then inevitably forgets. "Noona, why haven’t you contacted me?" A few days later, the embarrassment strikes again. Daye apologizes and agrees to have dinner with Tae-ho. Expensive sogopchang! They get drunk, brag about their small successes, and she somehow ends up inviting Tae-ho inside her house...? 'That’s crazy. The ball is there for you to hit it, if you won’t then you can’t call yourself a hitter.”