Chapter 17 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).

Read manhwa How the villainess Alicia saves the country A regular nurse who finishes her night shift ends up in a car accident on her way home. When she wakes up, she finds herself in a prison. The body she inhabits belongs to Alicia, the infamous villainess and princess of the Arjan Kingdom, a great trading nation. Although a princess, Alicia is despised by her father and sister for being the daughter of a concubine. She grows up as a twisted villainess and is exiled to the enemy nation, Ostreb, after injuring the crown prince. She becomes one of the emperor’s 13 consorts, with the goal of surviving by becoming the empress, but she’s placed at the very bottom of the hierarchy. Her reputation is the worst, and her magical abilities are nonexistent. However, with her modern-day cooking skills and medical knowledge, she’s determined to survive using the skills and determination she developed as a nurse!

15-years-ago Vivi, the demon, decided to leave the demon realm and come to the human world. There he found an abandoned baby and on a whim decided to keep it. Since then he lives together with Hana... but having a 14 year-old girl around you, is it really that simple?

Our protagonist is a college student who enjoys playing as the evil-aligned faction Arachnea in her favorite real-time strategy game. One day, she finds herself in a world similar to the one in the game; additionally, her body is now that of a fourteen-year-old girl. While things are a bit different from how they were in the game, one element has remained the same: she is the leader of the Arachnea. The insects under her control, collectively known as the Swarm, praise her and implore her to lead them to victory.

Arai is a member of the home economics club at his high school, and he gets roped into cross-dressing by the club president so he can talk to and ultimately confess to his first love, Ono.

This is a collection of some cute animal stories.

It's rumored that Yoshizawa, who works for a men's adult toy company, has the 'God Hand.' Any product she touches becomes an instant hit! You would think this kind of person has a lot of experience and great technique in the bedroom but in reality... Meanwhile, why is this guy so hostile towards her? A slightly unusual office Romcom that takes place in an adult goods company.

A black mist covers the sky, a ruined city, monstrous creatures, and non-human beings. The ones who delve into all these mysteries are the strange siblings living in such a worldHakumei and Hinata. And so, their pure yet twisted sibling love is explored.

"If I had never met you..." Those were the last words Rosa heard from her husband, Claude, on the day he was killed. Although her marriage was politically motivated due to her failure to become a saintess, Rosa truly loved him and believed she was the cause of his death. Overcome with despair, she lost consciousness. When she awakens, she finds herself six years in the past! Determined to save her love, she resolves to avoid their marriage, but fate has other plans for them.

A hardworking career woman who never married died alone, found in a miserable state. Her niece, Yamaguchi Narumi (35 and single), who was hit hard by the news shifted from looking for marriage to preparing for her death. She decided that the only way to die alone without bothering anyone and die better is to live the same way. This is the birth of a definitive beautiful human life story about facing love and death in earnest.

Plot: Kurosaki Sou is a 16 year old who summons a devil to take his virginity. He hopes for a devil with flaming red hair, large horns, and black wings. He gets exactly what he wishes for, although he forgets something else rather important. Now he's forced to live with this devil and has to think of a way to get rid of it, and most importantly – survive its lust.

After being let go from her last publisher, an unpopular webcomic author is desperate to make it big in the industry. By chance, she makes a deal with a devil, only to discover that this devil can’t make her wish come true. Unable to take back her deal, she must take advantage of the devil in any way she can…

A collection of horror stories1. **Sekai wa Hikari no Naka ni** by Imai Yasue2. **Kaeremasen.** by Sakamoto IsaoLately in this neighborhood, there have been several sightings of a suspicious man around 40 years old. Several female students are being followed. If you see a suspicious man, run away immediately. As much as possible, make sure you are not alone.3. **Satsujin Puzzle** by Fukunaga MakoKanae tries to make friends with Tomoko by turning her into a real-life 3D puzzle.4. **Mousou** by Mizoguchi Ryouko5. **Eien no Tomodachi** by Moroka Kyuuko6. **Keitai no Kimochi?????** by Himekawa Kirara7. **Warau Shinigami** by Nanase Rei8. **& change** by Seike Midori9. **Otomodachi** by Ishii Yuka10. **Kirei ni Naritai** by Kitamura Yuka+

Mafia, four eyes, loli, ninja... All of them are alchemists?! Late 19th century, East End of London. It's the nest of the "Hooligans" (bastards). Lee Heartlib, an alchemist entrusted with the city by the previous generation, aims to create the ultimate "paradise" by alchemizing junkies to happiness!! Exhilarating and thrilling! The new best "HOOL" - a new alchemy battle action rules now!!

The reincarnation goddess, Ruri, falls in love at first sight with an ordinary boy, Kyoshirou Yosugi. Quickly abusing her authority, she reincarnates alongside him in the current world, intending to win his affection by offering him a cheat ability. However, she realizes that her powers can only be used during reincarnation. What fate awaits the man loved by the goddess of reincarnation...!?

A high school turf war entangled with betrayal, revenge, and remnants of friendship!The fierce clash between Shin Woo-jae and Yang Seon-tae, former friends turned enemies, becomes an intense battle over revenge and truth.Amidst the hierarchy of high school dominance, friendship and vengeance emerge.Who will claim the throne in the end?

A marriage is worth as much as it’s profitable. But can they keep their hearts out of this contract? Jewelry designer Tamara once again finds herself face-to-face with the Earl of Melton at a party. He's the CEO of a hugely successful company, with a strong build and masculine features, not to mention her father’s choice to be her husband! With the confidence of a conquering hero, once again he asks for her hand in marriage. Although she refuses him right away, in order to save the business she has worked so hard to start, eventually she agrees. They hatch a plan to become husband and wife for half a year, each pursuing their own business goals?him, a successful merger with her father’s company, her, a steady list of clientele?but can Tamara resist his passionate act?

Comic Bavel 4 page's episodic comedy slice of live story of Suzuki, Fumika, Killko and Honomi.

Junichi Miyakawa's special. A rookie who won the BG Manga Award.One-shot 24 pages (Ch 1,2)"The teacher so strict is loving to me"A man's dreams captured in 24 pages, with a power in his drawing to break the heavens.

Yoshida was swiftly rejected by his crush of 5 years. On his way home after drinking his sorrows away, he saw a high school girl sitting on the street. "I'll let you do it with me, so let me stay". "Don't even joke about something like that". And so, the story of living with the high school girl Sayu began. The slice-of-life romance story between a runaway high school girl and a 26 year old salaryman ensues.

Manga adaption of H. P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow Out of Time"

The inner workings of a department store where all the customers are animals! Our protagonist, Akino (a human woman), begins her new job as a concierge, where she will be tasked to serve “extinct species”. A couple of rich laughing owls, where the husband wants nothing more than to make his wife happy. A sea mink looking for a present for their father after many years of being apart. A young Japanese wolf that quails at the idea of proposing to his beautiful girlfriend. All with the help of her elusive floor manager that pops out from the wildest places, and her coworkers who watch over her with care, ready to always go into action when a client needs them; every one of them comes with a unique personality. A manga about our hardworking and witty protagonist doing her best to help all the cute troubled animal clients.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. NTRWhat is better - to love one woman, or to have a harem of five? Haruo believes in monogamy, and his father has several wives... But what should Haruo do now that his father's harem has a new member - his own first love?

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Risa and Tomoko, two girls who wanted to purify their tainted hearts at a secret stream.

The follow-up to the hit manga series Nichijou (and heavily referenced in the artwork of that series), Helvetica Standard is a full-color anthology of Keiichi Arawi’s comic art and design work. Funny and heartwarming, this two-part series is a humorous look at modern day Japanese design in comic form and a deep-dive into the artistic and creative mind of Keiichi Arawi. Part comic, part diary, part art and design book, Helvetica Standard is a deconstruction of the world of Nichijou. (Source: Vertical Inc.)

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A oneshot about a couple with both an age gap and a height gap, originally posted to Niichi's twitter/pixiv.

From Echochi Scans:Ever since he was young, Mizuki's mother raised him up as a girl and forbade him from being close to other kids. Always dressed-up in a female kimono, this youngster is actually a successor to a wealthy clan. His mother hid his existence from Mizuki’s own father to prevent him from being caught in the crossfire of succession.Appearing on behalf of Mizuki’s maternal father, young lawyer, Hatano tries to convince Mitsuki, who he first thought of as a girl to meet ‘her’ long lost father. This homosexual lawyer has some devious plan to use the female Mizuki to gain success for his own good. What’s worse is that Hatano is a frequent customer in Hanamai Koeda, the restaurant which Mitsuki is working as his boy-self. Oh boy, Mizuki better watch out or his cover will be blown!

John Constantine is an unconcerned, somewhat amoral occultist with a British working-class background. He's a hero, of sorts, who manages to come out on top through a combination of luck, trickery, and genuine magical skill

Hayato is a young deity with a foul mouth who has always heard legends about Demons that were sealed away about 800 years ago. Follow the epic saga of several young deities, who end up having to fight demons, humans and overcome several challanges.A remake of a web manga of the same name with new art by Cool-Kyou Shinja.

A collection of short stories.Story 1: Ordinary Chie is always being overlooked for her extremely beautiful friend Mika. Will someone ever notice her?Story 2: Mizuho is in love with Shugo-sempai, and even manages to kiss him secretly under the cover o

After the mysterious demise of the venerable Master Shanxian from the Huashan Sect in a duel with the demonic martial artist Lu Keshen, his direct disciple, Qingfeng, is left alone. Soon after, a malevolent enchantress from the demonic sect, eager to obtain the legendary Four Divine Swords, launches a surprise attack on Huashan Sect. In his quest to thwart the enchantress, Qingfeng comes into contact with the White Tiger Sword, one of the Four Divine Swords. Unexpectedly, he becomes the rightful owner of the White Tiger Sword, setting the stage for a destiny he never anticipated.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A short side story happens during the 8 years time skip of the original Ultimate! Hentai Kamen

Tsubomi Hanasaki is a second year middle school student who loves flowers and plants. When she moves to the Myodou academy, she decides to change her personality. But meeting the spirits of the Great Heart Tree and becoming a brave Pretty Cure is so much more than she bargained for!Together with her new classmate, Erika Kurumi, she will fight against the Messengers of the Desert, who want to steal the Flowers of the Heart to rule the world.

Half Day Fantasy, , at manhwawebsiteYeoreum, who is easily superstitious, accidentally put into practice the posted on SNS, and ends up being transported to a real world.After half a day, she returns to reality, and begins to live as a serf in this world for 12 hours a dayAt first, she started it to escape reality, but as she worked, she realized that her true calling was farming, and so she farms every day to gain experience for farming in this world.In the meantime, she meets Noel (Han Do-yoon), who also travels to this world for half a day and works as a warrior as a side job, and they get engaged while mistakenly believing that each other is from this world.However, her fiancee in this world turns out to be Han Do-yoon, her real-life classmate!On top of that, she is constantly attacked by Emma, who has a crush on Noel, and the Duke of Charlotte, who tries to use her fiancee to pull Noel out of her position as a warrior. Amidst the summer when all they wanted to do was farm, endless commotion unfolds in this world and in reality!Maybe you like !

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The protagonist of this story, Tanaka Kouichi, is a poor college student that is the son of a servant of a rich family, the Ayase household. He and his childhood friend Ayase Shion fell in love. However, since he is poor, her family doesn't think he is eligible to be her partner, and they try to separate them. Will they be able to fullfill their love? (From MU)Included oneshots:- Ookami Shounen no Koi- Abnormal

Modern-era remake/alternative future of the infamous Harenchi Gakuen.Yamagishi and Fukurokoji fresh from University are starting as the first male teachers in the prestigious girls' Harenochi school. Sure enough, like the predecessor "Harenchi Gakuen", the school isn't lacking in perverted teachers and students.This manga was also adapted into OVA of the same name (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=9972)

To Rei, her business-motivated marriage is a hellish ordeala life shackled by control and forced attempts to conceive by her husband Masaichiro. Her only meager means of revenge are the birth control pills she takes in secret. However, even Rei has a ray of light in her life: a food truck she visits daily that is run by Mikio, a kind, handsome young man. The fleeting lunches with Mikio allow Rei to truly be herself. But her pills don't remain a secret for much longer, and Masaichiro forces her to quit her job upon their discovery. On her final day, when all hope of ever seeing Mikio again is seemingly lost... a man comes in to rob the bank she works at! From the moment Rei sees him, she is strangely drawn to him, kicking off their dramatic romance.

A red hibiscus tops the fence so tall,Passersby greet but leave without a call.This humble flower, unworthy of a vase,Would lose its glow by morning’s soft embrace.Summer's breezes whisper by,Hesitant they float and shy.Carrying forest scents anew,While hibiscus stays blushing in the dew.Tomorrow, when the winds return,The hibiscus longs for sweet scents to burn.A flower with just beauty's grace,Lacks a fragrance to embrace.Winds, aware of this design,Bestow the summer’s scent so fine.The hibiscus blooms at dawn’s first light,A truth strange, a wonder in sight.Yet fate cannot be denied,Blaming winds for love untried.Without waiting for the day to break,A silent farewell, hard to forsake.Winds wander, searching for a face,Is it the one who lost the race?...Bach Tu Chi is a young master from the wealthy Bach family. Despite being only 17 years old, he suffers from severe tuberculosis and faces a challenging family situation, having grown up without his father's love and experiencing conflicts with his relatives. Fortunately, he meets Luu Trac Vu, an orphaned boy who roams the streets. Bach Tu Chi takes him in to be his close servant. Since bringing Trac Vu home, Bach Tu Chi has developed a fondness for this servant...

From Exiled Rebels Scans:Aoi Yoneda has been taking care of his step-brother for ten years, ever since their parents died in an accident. Haruto loves his big brother, however, he made a promise to himself to stay by Ao-kun’s side as a brother until his 18th birthday. But then after? Only time will tell what happens between these two step-siblings.

"I will never marry an ugly woman!" Traumatized by her childhood fiancé's words, the daughter Moanette is now in full body "armor". She spends her days alone in the forest, far from love. One day, her former fiancé, the prince, and his squire, the handsome and tongue-tied knight Percival, suddenly visit her. "I won't show you my true face! You piece of iron!"

"All men are wolves! They're aiming to eat girls! If I'm going to get eaten, then I'd rather get eaten by a cool wolf!!" Yoh, who believes that all men are terrible beasts, one day meets her perfectly ideal man, a working adult who goes by "Tono". In the instant moment they meet, Yoh decides to confess her feelings...!!Due to a past trauma, Yoh is plagued by her phobia of men and she publicly announces her hatred for the other gender. She may hate them, but at the same time, she wants to experience love. Her love itself is a contradiction, yet the two strangers began to close their distance. This is a story packed with dangerous romantic comedy centering around a double-edged love!

A father who finds out his son’s secret…

Because of her beauty, Sophie was sold by her father at the age of thirteen. Since then, she has been cultivating her life as an opera singer. In Vienna society, Sophie has the reputation of being “classy on the streets, but trashy in the sheets,” yet the truth is that she’s a virgin. Contrary to public opinion, she has been running away from the desires of men, but nobody believes that. Lord Leo, whom Sophie has fallen in love with for the first time, is no different from the others and tries to buy her. Will he ever see past her reputation to the real woman underneath?

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The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Himawari has always only needed her twin Nazuna, until an unwelcome pest comes along.