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Chapter 40 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).

On the cusp of calamity, the dead have risen! Corpses that have long grown cold return to steal warmth from the living, and the natural order dangles by a single thread of fate—a pair of lovelorn enemies tethered intrinsically by ice and fire. Together, Selena and Millard may yet salvage an era that’s torn between bitter frost and scorching flame. They must enter the enigmatic Magic Tower with only one another to rely on, knowing they may never return…

A heart-wrenching single-volume story about the struggles of being an artist, from the creator of Chainsaw Man. The overly confident Fujino and the shut-in Kyomoto couldn’t be more different, but a love of drawing manga brings these two small-town girls together. A poignant story of growing up and moving forward that only Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man, could have crafted.

Sara Popo was a highly-regarded elementary school teacher in her past life. Reborn into a new world, she becomes a sought-after tutor for aristocratic children. Her unique methods quickly earn her praise--and the Emperor’s attention. He asks Sara to tutor his notorious twin siblings, infamous for their wild pranks. While a daunting challenge, she can’t refuse the Emperor’s generous offer. Winning over the twins might be her specialty, but can she handle the Emperor’s irresistible charm too?

``Saint Rutile Mariastella, you are banished.'' Rutile, the saint of the temple that protects the Holy Kingdom of Lidis, has her engagement broken off by her fiancé, the magician Oswald, and is banished from the temple by order of the king. Knowing that her life is being targeted by his plot, and with nowhere else to go, she relies on her late mother's words and ventures into the fairy forest behind the temple, but she has never been there before. It had become a ``demon forest'' inhabited by terrifying demonic beasts. Rutile, who is about to be attacked by a monster as she advances through the forest, quickly deploys a purification barrier and escapes, but for some reason, the person who falls down is Luka, a young man who is half-wolf and a former member of the Knights. It was. When Rutile's barrier dissolves his magical beast form, Rutile learns that his appearance is due to a curse, and uses the power of the saint who has protected the country to temporarily return Luca to human form. Particularly successful. Rutile apologizes for not being able to completely break the curse, and Luka shows compassion and thanks her. That is the beginning of a heartfelt and beloved story. 「聖女ルチル・マリアステラ、お前は追放だ」リディス聖王国を守護する神殿の聖女・ルチルは、婚約者の魔術師・オズワルドに婚約破棄された上、王命によって神殿から追放されてしまう。彼の陰謀により命まで狙われていることを知り、行くあてのない彼女は亡き母の言葉を頼りに、神殿の裏にある妖精の森へと足を踏み入れるが、そこはいつからか恐ろしい魔獣が住みつく「魔の森」と化していた。 森を進んだ先で魔獣に襲われかけたルチルはとっさに浄化結界を展開して難を逃れるが、なぜか倒れていたのは半分狼の姿をした元騎士団の青年・ルカだった。ルチルの結界によって魔獣の姿が解けたことから、彼のその姿が呪いによるものと知ったルチルは、国を守ってきた聖女の力を使って、ルカを一時的に人間の姿に戻すことに成功する。 呪いを完全に解けずに謝るルチルを慈しむように感謝するルカ。それは、ハートフル愛されストーリーの始まり――。

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ZEKIAH (Z) AKOL can’t escape his past. It haunts him in every step he takes, every memory he dreams, and every glimpse he gets of him- Icarus. No matter how fast he runs, the screams of his family and the blood on his hands follow him closely, reminding him of his sins. Trying to leave the past behind is futile, so he brings it with him as he moves forward. He has a plan. He’s going to find the tyrant that destroyed everything he’d ever loved and slit her throat on the very thing she loved: her throne. After all, revenge is the only way to quiet the ghosts, right? But then Icarus jumps back into his life and refuses to leave him alone, making all sorts of unneeded and unwanted feelings mess up his plans. Z tells himself to get back on track and avenge his blood, but maybe what he really needs isn't revenge, but relief. He offers him a hand, but will Z take it? Can he, after all he has done? In this spellbinding tale full of magic, vengeance, and healing, Proem illuminates the human need for unconditional love and support.

Eliza is sick of being fawned on for her status and looks. She yearns for love like in the romance novels she reads. Suddenly...

Can true love really overcome any obstacles? Saki, a high school student, confesses her feelings to Makoto. Taken aback, Makoto reveals his secret, but the sudden discovery doesn’t seem to bother Saki who is already head over heels for him. After being rejected, Saki asks Ryuji, Makoto’s childhood friend, for some advice on how to win his heart. A love triangle unfolds when Ryuji realizes that he might also have some feelings for his old friend.

Favey Croshe founded her house on an agreement with elemental kings, giving her descendants elemental affinity...all except Winadella, that is. When Winny is kicked out of the house for being useless, Favey awakens from a 300-year death to possess Winny and help her get revenge on the family who cast her out like trash. Luckily, one of her old pupils, the half-dragon Wallika, is willing to help his master humble the arrogant elementalists and...maybe even offer Winny a new home.

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The diverse mythology of angels is explored in this lushly painted graphic novel from high-profile fantasy authors including Holly Black (The Spiderwick Chronicles) and Bill Willingham (FABLES).Deep in the woods outside of a magical kingdom, a strange group of faeries and forest creatures discover a nearly dead angel, bleeding and unconscious with a sword by his side. They call a tribunal to decide his fate, each telling stories that delve into different interpretations of these winged, celestial beings: tales of dangerous angels, all-powerful angels, guardian angels and death angels, that range from the mystical to the mysterious to the macabre.

The graphic novel debut from rising star ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from N.D. Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones. Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.

As the illegitimate daughter of a count and his maid, Katrina was born into miserable circumstances. And now that she's lost her mother, the treatment from her stepsister and stepmother the countess has only grown worse. One day, her stepsister receives a royal order to move to the northern outskirts due to her unseemly behavior at a recent party. There, she is to learn proper conduct under the tutelage of the resident prince, rumored to be a cruel man. Not wanting to subject her daughter to such punishment, the countess decides to send Katrina instead. Katrina arrives in the north shaking in fear. But contrary to the stories, the "merciless and cold-hearted" prince is kinder than she believed. Might the pure-hearted Katrina find love in the wintry countryside?

A girl meets up with various other creatures.

The story revolves around a girl and a boy, both struggling with deep depression and heavy emotional trauma. Their lives cross paths when they meet, and they form a connection based on shared pain. Despite their hardships, they find solace and temporary happiness in each other. However, this happiness is fragile and built on an illusion, as both characters hide from their deeper issues rather than confronting them. In the end, they cling to the fleeting comfort they find together, knowing deep down that it's not entirely real.

I woke up in my friend's favorite novel! I had limited time, but I was in a powerful body! Just when I thought I was going back home, I ended up stuck in this world again! So, I made up my mind. I don’t want to live a life of struggle! In order to do that: "Dad, I'll help you reclaim your memories. So help me!" In order to survive as the greatest doctor, I need the greatest person to protect me! My dad! Wake up, dad! * * * I signed a contract with my dad in exchange for helping him find his memories. On the way, I helped out a girl, as well as my younger uncle. While also saving my big uncle, and cousin. "I'm going home!" "No, don't go, Big sis!" "My daughter's crying, so I forbid you from leaving." "I'm going!" Oh my goodness! Everyone’s trying to make me stay. But I’m dead set on throwing everything away and leaving! Can I really stay away for long?

Life seems to have calmed down for Experiment 626 and his new family on Earth - at least until evil aliens come hunting for everyone's favorite blue-furred troublemaker. The kicker? They're using giant robots that are powered by Stitch's own DNA! Will Lilo's beloved pet be able to take on these villains and lead them away from his adopted planet and loved ones? And even if he succeeds, will he be able to find his way back home?

SUGAR! SPICE! AND EVERYTHING NICE! These are the ingredients you need to make the perfect little girl! But one day in the lab, Professor Utonium accidentally added a little something extra to the recipe: CHEMICAL X! And lo, the POWERPUFF GIRLS were born! --- Since that fateful day, BLOSSOM, BUBBLES, and BUTTERCUP have dedicated their lives to fighting evil in every form - tirelessly defending their idyllic city from petty criminals, destructive monsters, and diabolical super-villains alike.

Freshman-year literature university student Yoshida moves into his new apartment next to an arts student from the same school. In his desire to start his life anew, what might a chance encounter with them bring?

!! READ ONLY IF YOU FINISHED WATCHING GRAVITY FALLS. Step back into the weird and wonderful world of Gravity Falls with four all-new strange stories--a must-have for fans of the beloved TV show. This graphic novel collection for kids captures the spirit of the series, with all the cryptic codes, hilarious humor, and stunning illustrations that made the show a cult classic. --- Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the Gravity Falls universe, this book has something for everyone. These 4 stories are packed with the clever writing, intricate plots, and heartfelt moments that made the show legendary. Your guide through these untold tales is none other than Shmebulock, the gnome who is cursed to only speak his name—except for one night every 1,000 years! He spills the beans on 4 thrilling new stories.

The Repentance Before Death is a webnovel widely hated for its awful quality. This never kept Yul-jeong Kwon from loving the series...until the author decided to kill off her favorite character. Ready to fight for her fave, Yul-jeong borrowed a backhoe to wreck the writer’s house. Unfortunately, she met with an accident and, when she opened her eyes, found herself in the world of her favorite webnovel as Mitchelle Nephthys, one of its most notorious villains.

From Shortcake Club: Asaki Hibana (16), a member of the Hibana family, a prestigious family of exorcists, is a once-in-a-century prodigy, but because she can see demons that ordinary people cannot, she is regarded as weird by those around her, and she is worried about not being able to make friends. Asaki's grandfather, the current head of the Hibana family, tells her that her condition for quitting as an exorcist is to capture the Hibana clan's sworn enemy, the Yatagarasu clan. While Asaki is struggling to find Yatagarasu, a mysterious transfer student, Amabara Ten, appears in front of Asaki and suddenly kisses her hand and says, “I am Yatagarasu, the crow whose life you saved.”

Vomiting, poisoning, constipation, vaccinations, etc. - what happens inside a cat's body at those times? A must-read manga for cat lovers who want to live a healthy life with their cats!

n the new semester of her second year of high school, Ji Haero finds herself in the same class as her ex-boyfriend, whom she dated in secret and subsequently broke up with. But uh-oh! "I wanted to die when I saw that my ex-boyfriend was in the same class as me, but this jerk had someone he liked in our class!" What's more surprising is that someone turns out to be Choi Jinyoung! Ji Haero and Choi Jinyoung share a secret that must remain concealed. Will Haero safely navigate through this phase of puberty, surrounded by these uninvited guests?

Hollywood a century ago… Everyone has dreamed of that wonder of glitz and glamor, hoping that they too, can become a star, to reach the top of the industry as a superstar!!!

What could make a romance fantasy superfan happier than getting pulled into a fantasy world? But Daline Este’s dreams of being the protagonist in her story come crashing down when reality sinks in. She hasn’t been pulled into one of her favorite novels like she dreamed--instead, she's landed in a world on the cusp of crisis as several novels tangle together and threaten to tear it apart. Now, Daline must use her expertise to set the stories straight before her happy ending goes up in flames.

The taste is top-notch. The customer service is terrible. Yet its so charming, just like a maneki-neko. A gourmet comedy that begins with a girl and a cat! Author of the famous series, Yoruko and Working animals, Ishida Yorozu's new one shot!

A romantic story between an employee at a stationary shop with a delivery man!

Jisu Kim inherited a peculiar power from her mother: the ability to see and hear ghosts. When an old spirit starts to meddle in her life, she gets transmigrated to a novel she recently read but barely remembers. Now she must live as Fluerty Bebenia, the daughter of a duke. Trapped in the body of a side character doomed to die, Fluerty must use her power to change the novel and ensure her survival. If that means having to marry the handsome, aloof Grand Duke Dever Noctis, then so be it!

Evrielle Solgren is devastated by the death of her father. Living in the capital with her tutor, she didn’t even get to see him one last time before the north was sieged by monsters from beyond The Curtain. It was almost too much for a 14-year-old to bear...before she was killed and woke up in her five-year-old body. Now that she has been given this opportunity, Eve will do everything in her power to save her beloved father and stop The Northern Curtain from falling.

A delightful supernatural comedy about a mother-daughter vampire pair! --- Shadowville is a spooky supernatural town between this world and the next, making it the perfect home to mother-daughter vampire duo, Noss and Zakuro! Except, they really aren’t that spooky. The beautiful Noss and her adopted daughter Zakuro spend their time drinking blood from juice boxes, shopping for anti-sun accessories, and hanging out with their monster buddies. A fang-tastic parent-child dark comedy tale!

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Miyashita, an elite office worker who is always cool, sometimes has his fingertips covered in bandages. What is the unknown side of him...?!

Life seems to have calmed down for Experiment 626 and his new family on Earth - at least until evil aliens come hunting for everyone's favorite blue-furred troublemaker. The kicker? They're using giant robots that are powered by Stitch's own DNA! Will Lilo's beloved pet be able to take on these villains and lead them away from his adopted planet and loved ones? And even if he succeeds, will he be able to find his way back home?

SUGAR! SPICE! AND EVERYTHING NICE! These are the ingredients you need to make the perfect little girl! But one day in the lab, Professor Utonium accidentally added a little something extra to the recipe: CHEMICAL X! And lo, the POWERPUFF GIRLS were born! --- Since that fateful day, BLOSSOM, BUBBLES, and BUTTERCUP have dedicated their lives to fighting evil in every form - tirelessly defending their idyllic city from petty criminals, destructive monsters, and diabolical super-villains alike.

Once a powerful and kind sorceress, Sera's life is turned upside down when she is betrayed and cursed, causing her magic to turn dark and twisted. Forced into the role of a villain, Sera must navigate a treacherous world filled with enemies and scarce allies. As she battles her inner demons and external threats, Sera discovers that embracing her darker side may be the only way to reclaim her destiny and uncover the truth behind her curse. Join Sera on her journey of transformation, betrayal, and redemption in this captivating manhua.

A timeless story rediscovered by each new generation, The Diary of a Young Girl stands without peer. For both young readers and adults it continues to capture the remarkable spirit of Anne Frank, who for a time survived the worst horror the modern world has seen—and who remained triumphantly and heartbreakingly human throughout her ordeal. Adapted by Ari Folman, illustrated by David Polonsky, and authorized by the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel, this is the first graphic edition of The Diary and includes extensive quotation directly from the definitive edition. It remains faithful to the original, while the stunning illustrations interpret and add layers of visual meaning and immediacy to this classic work of Holocaust literature.

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From DH Publishing:Short stories that continue to frighten and fascinate generations of fans all over the world.Hino Horror #13

A heartwarming love story between a beautiful boy and a girl with curly hair!

In a universe where Earth is a distant memory, humanity's last refuge is the void of space, threatened by the Onyx-ruthless, black-eyed creatures. After a brutal encounter with them, young orphan Kazuo vows to transform his fear into strength. Determined to become a Hunter, an elite warrior from Adamas Academy, Kazuo embarks on a perilous journey to defend humanity and prove he's more than a survivor-he's a hero in the making.

Chapter 21 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).

Fourteen-year-old Samori lives in a town called Harkoza. She goes to Nakira Primary School for grade 7. The girl has no friends at school and at her age she smokes and takes drugs. She lives with her father who does not spend time with her and her mother who tries hard but has problems with herself. One day the girl moves to a larger city where she meets Muro who leads her to worse things....as then she finds out how sick she is