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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. An urge she longs to reveal before a stranger— a secret craving to experience pleasure with more than one partner. Lady Lopez, daughter of a count, has hidden these forbidden desires deep in her heart. One night at a masked ball, that yearning finally erupts. Sitting alone on a garden bench, she surrenders to forbidden ecstasy. Two gentlemen, drawn by her provocative sighs, stop in their tracks. “Hhh….” “She’s insane… completely mad.” “Is that any way to speak to a lady?” “Please, don’t mind us. Continue.” That night leads to an unexpected encounter with the two men— and Lady Lopez must confront whether she can truly liberate the desires she has kept secret all her life. ------- Extra Tags #EuropeanSetting #HistoricalRomance #DarkRomance #ForbiddenLove #MultipleSexualPartners

Meiyuan, as a professional villain, not only wants to become an excellent mortal enemy to the protagonist but also acts as the protagonist's mom. Taking care of the protagonist when he’s facing various dangers. Switching IDs to support the protagonist reaching the top successfully. This is to be the final showdown between life and death! Why would the protagonist confess his love to the villain in front of everybody?! I’ve completed 99% of the mission and failed in the end?! The villain doesn't understand what went wrong... and since when has he had feelings for the protagonist?!

Even if you roll around in a dog poop, you’ll feel better… “Sa, save me! Anyone!” “I don’t want to die in vain like this!!” The moment I thought I was dead, I woke up in a luxurious mansion. “One week. Then I’ll take you back to the original world.” “… Me! … I’m a slave.” “…If I don’t catch fish in the snowy mountains in the middle of winter, I’ll be beaten until you pass out. I don’t want to go back to that kind of life! ” “I want to live!” “Accept me as your disciple!” It will never be broken this time.

A traveling poet who writes poems with words he buys from people... A girl with a mysterious tattoo... What are their stories?

Years of war and famine and have plunged Joseon into chaos. The young Prince Yi Moon, having lost all his bodyguards to an assassination attempt, has no choice but to turn to the mountain bandit Jae-ha for help. But as the unlikely pair race to find safety in a world gone mad, it becomes horrifyingly clear that humans aren't the only thing they must fear!

Liren has gotten one more chance at life, and this time he can't fail both his emperor and his lover.

Experience love, loyalty and betrayal in a modern retelling of a classic Korean folktale. Princess Pyeonggang flees the palace, becomes an assassin and falls for Dal On, a peace-loving man. Can they fight for their love amidst lethal battles or will the forces of darkness tear them apart?

After being treated coldly by her husband, Nathalie, a former countess, committed suicide after her husband, Julius, encouraged her to die. Before she knew it, she finds herself back in time to more than ten years ago, when she was still happy. She lost her parents to disease and war, and was married off to Julius, the jet-black knight who saved her country... she doesn't want to live that life anymore! But every time she tries to change the future, she gets caught up in unexpected incidents, and somehow she always gets saved by Julius! I don't want to be told "I want to protect you" all of a sudden...!

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During the chaos and confusion at the end of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Wu Zixu and Sun Zi leave their native land of Chu for the land of Wu after their parents are killed. They take an oath of allegiance to fight for King Helü of Wu. The story portrays the life of Sun Zi and the superior art of war that he develops during the two year conflict between Wu and Chu. In 2007, this series was named winner of Japan's first International Manga Award.

From Amethyst Gang: 'I wish I'd never been reborn as a twin from the royal family.' This was the only wish in my heart on the night I was framed and died. To think I would be betrayed by my twin older sister whom I believed was destined to be my better half. However, why on earth did I return to the past out of nowhere! I'm just an ordinary citizen who never dreamed of defeating my chosen older sister! I really, really didn't, but... "Oh my, wawawa! Has our cutie pie baby daughter awwived?" A mother who becomes a fool for her beloved daughter. "Dada... Did you say it, baby?" A father who's a crybaby when it comes to me. "Can... I give you a hug, too?" My mom's first knight, who was called both a mad dog and a loyal dog. "Bicbic! Beepp!" A bird which almost lost its life and was saved. "Only your highness is the owner of my heart now." The top nobleman of the kingdom whom my 7 year-old sister had a crush on. "Become the first holy king to manage the wizard." The crazy wizard called God's mistake. "I promise I will choose you forever." Even the prince of an enemy country... Everyone is on my side. At this point, isn't it worth giving it a try? This is the story of a twin sister who has to defeat her older twin against all odds. It is a child care story and the survival of a twin princess! Synopsis credit: TL: Serene (Amethyst Gang) PR: Chiffon (Gourmet Scans)

A series following a knight in service to the Duke of Somerset, one of the supporters of the House of Lancaster in the Wars of the Roses, a conflict in 15th-century England between the supporters of two rival houses with crests of red and white roses. What is this knight thinking, as he faces the encroaching enemy...?!

Andrew, a charming servant in a grand Irish estate, is known for his playful charisma and flirtations. When Nora Greenwood, a quiet and enigmatic guest, arrives, she becomes the subject of a wager among the servants: can Andrew seduce her?What starts as a game quickly unravels when Andrew discovers that Nora is far from the timid woman he expected. Beneath her reserved demeanor lies a sharp wit and a surprising strength that turns his lighthearted challenge into something far more complicated.As their encounters spark a clash of minds and hearts, Andrew must confront the unexpected: has he finally met his match, or is he the one being played?

Ten years have passed since the end of Bakumatsu, an era of war that saw the uprising of citizens against the Tokugawa shogunate. The revolutionaries wanted to create a time of peace, and a thriving country free from oppression. The new age of Meiji has come, but peace has not yet been achieved. Swords are banned but people are still murdered in the streets. Orphans of war veterans are left with nowhere to go, while the government seems content to just line their pockets with money. One wandering samurai, Kenshin Himura, still works to make sure the values he fought for are worth the lives spent to bring about the new era. Once known as Hitokiri Battousai, he was feared as the most ruthless killer of all the revolutionaries. Now haunted by guilt, Kenshin has sworn never to kill again in atonement for the lives he took, and he may never know peace until killing is a thing of the past. Now in the 11th year of Meiji, Kenshin stumbles upon Kaoru Kamiya, owner and head instructor of a small dojo being threatened to close its doors. The police force is powerless to stop the string of murders done in the name of her dojo by a man claiming to be the famous Battousai. Kenshin's wanderings pause for now as he joins Kaoru to clear both their names. But how long can he stay before his past catches up to him?

Ryeon knew from the moment she was born that her life was a cursed one. Born sickly in a martial arts family meant she had nothing else to do other than wait for death. And when that icy embrace came, it delivered not peace but a second chance at life! Regressed to her days as a child, Ryeon resolves to cure herself and live a long, healthy life for the sake of herself and her family.

After being murdered and reborn, An Zhi vowed to take revenge on the scumbag and the bitch, but accidentally "tarnished" the innocence of Pei Que, a banished immortal in the capital. An Zhi felt ashamed because Pei Que was not only handsome, but she also called him fourth uncle in her previous life. Until one day, An Zhi accidentally discovered his secret. It turned out that he had been plotting against her for a long time, and his previous kindness was a sweet trap for him to keep her captive.

"How did know? I’ve been doing so well that no one knows.” Adrian Caesar von der Palatgraf. Heir to the Palatgraf family. He was praised as an angel in the world, but only I knew. The serial murders and attempted murders that have made a lot of noise these days are all the work of that good-looking master. “Adrian’s murderous intent rises.” “Convince Adrian to lower his murderous intent. Otherwise, you will die.” “92% of Adrian’s flesh ” Only I knew ...Because I was the only one who entered this crazy horror game world.

From Hana-mi: A oneshot about the developing relationship between an out-of-world wanderer and a mistreated boy.

In order to obtain the "ending" that will make all their wishes come true, the songwriters decide to fight with the power of their music.What awaits them is either hope or???

When schoolgirl Takiko Okuda attempts to destroy her father's translation of The Universe of the Four Gods, she is instead literally sucked into the story, becoming the Priestess of Genbu in an epic journey to find the seven Celestial Warriors.

The year is 1992. Meiko Uehara, a young college student, starts work part-time at a PC shop to make a little spare cash. One day, however, she goes up to the second floor of the shop and discovers a secret - the PC shop is a front for Alcohol Soft, a developer of erotic “bishoujo” PC games. Lacking sufficient manpower, the head of Alcohol Soft asks Meiko if she can help out as a graphic artist. Drawing with a mouse! Dithering! Debugging! The game development scene in 1992 is not an easy one. Will Meiko be able to make it in the gaming world?Drawn by Tamiki Wakaki (The World God Only Knows), with firsthand accounts by Misato Mitsumi and Tatsuki Amazuyu (developers at AQUAPLUS, who helped create To Heart, Tears to Tiara, Utawarerumono, and more), this series initially started as a doujinshi before being released as a compiled manga.

On Suyoung is working as an officer of the Royal Pharmacy, and when he finds out about the emperor's plan to behead the king for the treason charges, he feels sympathetic and gives anesthetic potion to the king to lessen the pain. And during the execution, the king thanks Suyoung and curses the emperor as he dies. The next day, Suyoung wakes up in a strange place and realizes that he is living in the emperor's body! Shivering with fear, Suyoung hurries to the Royal Pharmacy and finds the emperor in his body. And from that point and on, a spectacular drama takes over the palace.

Both a sequel and a reboot of Azumi. The series ties into Oi! Ryouma, as Sakamoto Ryōma co-stars, and transplant the setting from the 17th to the 19th century. Scanlation by Guren no Heya Kara

"I want to be by my sister's side until the last moment..."In the fall of her twenties, Rachel married her childhood friend Noah, who had been her longtime crush.She knows that the person Noah really loves is Alicia, his older sister and Rachel's best friend...Noah and Rachel live a married life full of deceit while Alicia has only a short time left to live.Rachel feels as much guilt and heartache as she does happiness, but who is the real 'bystander' in this love?The long-awaited first volume of the comic adaptation of the pinnacle of ``a fake marriage of unrequited love'' that wrenches the heart with hidden love, irreplaceable friendship, and the sadness of passing each other!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Keilis, a proud and arrogant vampire noble, suffers an accident while investigating an anomaly in his territory. As a result, he transforms from an alpha into an omega and becomes bound in an unbreakable bond with Regal, a young wolf he encounters by chance. These two beings, originally from opposing races, are forced to embark on a journey together to uncover the truth behind the turmoil in the vampire territory, while their relationship evolves from a contractual bond into an inseparable soulmate connection…

During the Meiji era, in a small village deep in the mountains, Matsu nearly gets devoured by a specter, but is saved by Makami, who is part man, part wolf. Despite his ferocious appearance, he's kind and a true gentleman, and she falls in love with him. When blood spills, the animal in him comes out, but he turns his fangs on himself rather than attacking Matsu. Seeing this, Matsu reaches out to him... and the two become entwined in a passion that burns like wildfire.

Amidst the Silence of All Magic in the Divine Land, Mara is about to descend. In order to prevent the destruction of the Divine Land and save all the people, Chen Xing, the last exorcist, embarks on a journey to release the sealed spiritual qi of heaven and earth — only four years remain. The road ahead is full of thorns. Watch this cute little koi Chen Xing and the moody and grumpy Protector Xiang Shu, together with numerous people with distinct personalities in their group, working together to turn the tide again and again!

He was an immortal sect's supreme being who oversaw the six realms. Elegant and dignified, he was admired and respected by all, but no one could attain him. She was born with hostile qi, a young girl destined to become a demon. Yet, fate had her approach him ignorantly and she became his disciple. He named her Chong Zi

For the past millennium, the Kyougane Clan has stood as an infamous bloodline of fiend-slaying exorcists. In the present day, it's led by the sharp-tongued and unyielding head, Kyougane Kurou. One day, a stunning young bride is brought before him—but beneath her beauty lies a hidden, dangerous secret. Determined to stand by her side, Kurou must now sever the shackles of fate to protect their bond—no matter the cost. Exquisitely drawn by Anju Hino, the manga artist behind "My Unexpected Marriage", comes a matrimonial tale of romance, battles, and fantasy!

Ax is the premier Japanese magazine for alternative comics, heir to the legendary Garo. Published bi-monthly since 1998, the pages of Ax contain the most innovative, experimental, and personal works in contemporary manga - the flourishing underground of the world's largest comics industry. Ax has always published manga outside of the more commercial market and not followed manga conventions, thus the titles appearing in this magazine do NOT fall under any of the basic demographics (shoujo/shounen/seinen/josei). This landmark English publication volume includes work by 33 artists: The Watcher by Osamu Kanno Love's Bride by Yoshihiro Tatsumi Conch of the Sky by Imiri SAKABASHIRA Rooftop Elegy by Takao Kawasaki Inside the Gourd by Ayuko Akiyama Me by Shigehiro Okada Push Pin Woman by Katsuo Kawai A Broken Soul by Nishioka Kyodai Into Darkness by Takato Yamamoto Enrique Kobayashi's El Dorado by Toranosuke Shimada The Neighbor by Yuka Goto 300 Years by Mimiyo Tomozawa Black Sushi Party Piece by Takashi Nemoto Puppy Love by Yusaku Hanakuma The Brilliant Ones by Namie Fujieda The Hare and the Tortoise by Mitsuhiko Yoshida The Twin Adults (Two Stories) by Kotobuki Shiriagari Haiku Manga (Two Stories) by Shinbo Minami Mushroom Garden by Shinya Komatsu Home Drama: The Sugawara Family by Einosuke A Well-Dressed Corpse by Yuichi Kiriyama Arizona Sizzler by Yunosuke Saito The Rainy Day Blouse & The First Umbrella by Akino Kondo Stand by Me by Tomohiro Koizumi My Old Man & Me by Shin'ichi Abe Up and Over by Seiko Erisawa The Song of Mr. H. by Shigeyuki Fukumitsu Kataoka Toyo Pathos Theater (2 Stories) by TOUYOU Kataoka Kosuke Okada and His 50 Sons by Hideyasu Moto Les Raskolnikov by Keizo Miyanishi Alraune Fatale by Hiroji Tani Sacred Light by Otoya Mitsuhashi Six Paths of Wealth by Kazuichi Hanawa

Yu Ziyou and Zhong Wan pledged allegiance to different sovereigns. Both of them were talented people who appreciated each other yet had clashed openly and covertly before. After losing the fight for the throne, Zhong Wan brought his two young masters with him to the distant frontier. For the sake of survival, he relied on that bit of friendship that existed between him and Yu Ziyou when they were young. He borrowed some of his personal belongings while also dropping various hints which made everyone think that there was something intimate going on between them. Given the Yu Clan’s powerful authoritative presence in the imperial court, this layer of relationship allowed Zhong Wan to live a much better life than before indeed. In addition, the stories he cooked up began to seem more and more realistic. As rumors of their lovely romance spread a thousand miles into the horizon, Yu Ziyou, who was located in the distant capital city, eventually caught wind of his deeply moving and epic love affair. Having been completely brainwashed for seven years, Yu Ziyou fell into a trance and believed the stories. It seemed like something special really did happen between them back in those years…

During the exciting days of preparing to become the Crown Princess, my family faced ruin when my father was falsely accused of treason. Barely escaping with my life, I assumed the identity of a distant male relative and began living as an oejibu (lawyer). But... my disguise as a man suited me perfectly, and my skills and resourcefulness as an oejibu were unmatched! With a perfect track record, I, Kang Eunsan, became a renowned oejibu. One night, I crossed paths with a scholar named Lee Chosi, who had the audacity to criticize oejibus as "a dirty group driven by greed." To make matters worse, he challenged me to prove that oejibus are essential to the people-by winning three cases in a row! A Joseon-era courtroom romance, The Lady's Courtroom.

Hongyeon Kim has spent her afterlife generally being bored. So when a new program is introduced to entertain the dead, Hongyeon jumps at the chance to be transported into her favorite novel. However, when she finds herself in the body of the villainess, the demon princess Bella, she attempts a spell to speed up time to the end of the novel. Instead, she finds herself ten years in the past. Now, she must wait fifteen years to escape all while living with demons and raising the main character!

In 30 B.C., Cleopatra fell into eternal darkness--or so it should have been. However, she was drawn from the underworld by the gods of Ancient Egypt, gaining eternal youth. She lurked underground in North Africa until she resurfaced in 1942, during World War II. Along with the Lieutenant Antonio, whom she fatefully encountered, she heads for the base of the general of the German army. However...After more than two thousand years, the curtain rises on the reconquest of Egypt!

The brave princess attacks the sexy king? The princess marries off to a royal family from a far-away country, and then notices that her fiancé is a savage pervert?! Not only does she have to resist against the ruthless prince, but also has to hide from an evil assassination! Meanwhile, the king shows off his compassionate side to the princess…

The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ who falls asleep during the day is not only a princess, but also an un-aging and immortal witch. The witch, Chen Xi, has been punished by God and will fall asleep during the day, to wake up only when night falls. In order to break the curse, she and a young man collect light. As the collected light increases, the reasons for Chen Xi's punishment by God are gradually revealed.

Eugene has reincarnated into the body of “Reina,” a single mother with a daughter. Luckily, the confusing transition only lasted a short while, and she adjusted to her new world quickly.After she had lived for 4 years as “Reina”…She suddenly receives a threatening message informing her that she must kidnap the Princess of the Duchy if she wishes to have her daughter back.As she sinks into her despair, she suddenly recalls a certain novel she had read before.“…No way.”A character who was arrested and executed after being blackmailed by an unknown villain to kidnap the heroine.A character who was merely a tool in confirming the love that the heroine’s father held for his daughter.That’s what “Reina” was destined to be.***“There are enemies who intend to kidnap Lady Estelle.”“Finally, opponents who willingly seek death.”“I-I can help you capture them.”There was a long silence.“You will help?”Reina nodded and unfolded the small piece of paper she had hidden in her apron pocket.“The person who intends to kidnap Lady Estelle wrote this letter to me.”“…!”As soon as the duke reached out his hand to take the note, Reina quickly hid the note in her pocket. She could see the rising anger reflected in his eyes.“In exchange, I would like to make a request.”She holds back her tears as she continues speaking.“My child…”“…”“Please save my child.”

In 1941, Soutarou Kuramoto returns to Japan after years abroad with something on his mind. His closest childhood friend was a boy named Haroumi Asuma, who was famous for his traditional dances in women's clothing. Soutarou loved watching Haroumi dance, but after a fight one day, Soutarou told Haroumi: "I hate the way you dance." The two of them grew apart, and it has haunted him ever since. Soutarou is determined to finally apologize to Haroumi. With the threat of war looming over Japan, will their reunion finally bring Soutarou peace, or will it force him to confront his long-repressed feelings?

Aoi is an enterprising young journalist living in Taishō era Tokyo. Though the city is thriving, a string of murders have left people shaken. As Aoi investigates the crimes, she sees her old friend Shutaro. But Shutaro died years ago, didn’t he? What Aoi doesn’t know is that Shutaro is a vampire, working for the government as part of an elite unit. Can he protect Aoi from the dark forces battling for the city’s soul?

After badmouthing the Gods, He Muyan was thrown into the system to be reborn infinitely. He was reincarnated as an elf in his seventh rebirth, when he realized the reality and planned to head in a bad direction before seeing a face he could never forget, his ex-boyfriend, Jin Yuanchen. How could he be here, and why he had become a bandit, and kidnapped He Muyan to be Mrs. Yanzhai (Husband)?

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. In the Joseon era, in a small village, an herbalist named Keunnomi dreamed of marrying his childhood friend, Okboon. But because of the harshness of life, he kept postponing marriage even though he was of age. One day, he discovered a place where the rare and expensive herb Resurrection Grass grew. Hoping to make a fortune with this herb and finally achieve his dream of marriage, Keunnomi hurriedly set out — only to fall off a cliff and face death. By chance, however, Keunnomi ended up eating the Resurrection Grass that a fox spirit had cherished and nurtured for a hundred years. As a result, not only was his life restored, but even his manhood (!) sprang back to life…!

Branded a heartless and cruel sovereign, Emperor Herace of the Tevente Empire has lost three empresses to betrayal and murder. Into his life steps Eleanor Snow, the fearless daughter of House Snow, offering herself as his new empress to protect her family from ruin. In a world of assassins, treachery, and political unrest, their alliance is forged out of necessity but eventually tempered by trust. Together, they will fight to defend the empire… and each other.

Isaac Esteban, the one I loved and who loved me in return. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ He, who had been so devoted to her, suddenly betrayed Calliope for the saintess who had traveled the lands in search for knights to defeat the demon king. He turned his back on Calliope and left to follow Clementia as the chosen knight fated to subjugate the demon king, who is resurrected every 500 years, saying he felt true love for the latter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Foolish Calliope waited for him, hoping to take that one chance to cling to him when he returned. She could never forget that gaze that looked at her so lovingly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ He came back a year later, dead, without a body and only his name left behind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stricken with grief, she lived as if she were in hell for a year. In the end, during the parade for the one-year anniversary celebration of the demon king’s defeat, she climbed up the bell tower and jumped to her death. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stupid Calliope. Foolish Calliope. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She could neither forget nor throw away the man who had done the same to her. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She, who threw her life away like that, opened her eyes once again. To her childhood. To the day before she entered the Marquis’ household. To the days as a young child with nothing.

The county lord Doreen was forced to marry by the queen, and she was unwilling to escape from the palace under the protection of two shadow guards. One is a bamboo horse for many years, and the other is a lifesaver, who is far away from the deep palace and wandering around the world. Who is the final destination of the Lord?

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When Princess Alisa is framed for a terrible crime, she is shocked to learn that her own family wants her executed. Feeling defeated, she finds herself reborn as the princess of a rival empire. And though her new family acts sweet and kind on the surface, she’s not sure they can be truly trusted. Luckily, with this new life comes new power. But what exactly is this mysterious magic that awakens in her? And more importantly, can she use it to get vengeance against those who once betrayed her?

Nagahisa Amachi is a master of the sword working as a hired sword in search of countries involved in a war to make a living. Besides that, he's also searching for one thing. A man !! A man with a scar on his face !! A man who stole his father's precious sword !! A man who brutally murdered his family with that very sword !!

Ant Studio collection of short romance stories which publish once a week. Currently 5 stories are lined up.