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Orthez Acryl is the Duke of Tessa’s eldest daughter. She is a beautiful young lady who managed to capture the heart of the kingdom's crown prince. However, rather than become the crown princess she requested marriage to an Earl of a far away land called Felluah... Two people who never met each other agreed to marry the other... what motivates these two behind their decision...?

His sweet gaze penetrated my boyish exterior as if he were searching for the truth... In order to uncover the truth behind the death of her uncle, Lady Georgiana dresses up as a boy and heads to London. While chasing after one of the suspects, Viscount Fincham, she finds him being assaulted by strangers. In that moment, without thinking, Georgiana steps in to his rescue. The viscount, captivated by the beautiful eyes of the young boy who came to his rescue, soon realizes that Georgiana is actually a young woman from a commoner family. Unable to contain his curiosity, he gives her a proposition. "Would you work by my side as my personal aid?"

Sylph Anthology containing short illustrations and comics.Part 1: Fairy TalesPart 2: Tales of Old JapanPart 3: Western LiteraturePart 4: Japanese LiteraturePart 5: Myth & Legend(Source: Fallen Syndicate)

As someone who was transported from another world, Tang Ying considered herself to be someone kind since she was little. However, her fate was completely overturned because of a war. In order to avenge her dead father and brother, she used her martial art skills and intellect to infiltrate the dragoon brigade. However, despite looking like a pleb and ruffian, she attracted the attention of Commander Fu Chen of the dragoon brigade... Tang Ying successfully obtained a patron and even managed to carry a handsome man back home. She was doing extraordinarily well as a pleb!

Another short story collection from Jirô Matsumoto.Contains 5 stories:1. A Revolutionist in the Afternoon2. A Revolutionist in the Afternoon 2 (not a sequel to the first one)3. Desert Witch: A wounded man is being chased, but then he stumbles on cursed grounds4. Takeyama's Life: A vampire, who is not really into the whole gothic vampire thing.5. The Footmen Flee: Two men are in the battlefield, and all they want to do now is go home (without being killed by the opposing side)

Adele was just another maltreated slave girl being sold at the country market. She was sold one day to become an addition to the harem of the country’s King of Cruelty. Rumor has it that the once the King takes a slave girl for the night, he then executes her in the morning. Once in the harem, she sees that all girls who are called into the King’s chamber really do not return. To fight against this fate, Adele resolves to volunteer to be called to the King’s chamber and find out the truth. But things are not what they seem…

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Estelle Flozeth is the sister of a countryside earl, and her newfound ability to see others’ emotions through their mana has brought her nothing but trouble! Her life drastically changes one day when her childhood friend and fiancé is swept away from her by the daughter of a capitalist. Heartbroken, Estelle attends a ball and winds up meeting Prince Arcrayne, a wicked man who soon finds out about her special power and decides he must have her for himself! To that end, he proposes to her and begins acting like a veritable Prince Charming, pretending he fell in love with her at first sight—a charade that might fool everyone else, but not Estelle and her perceptive powers. Yet in spite of everything, she gradually finds herself drawn to the prince... Will their make-believe love blossom into the real thing? Find out in this reluctant Cinderella story fraught with political intrigue!

I have given my all to this forbidden love with a man out of my reach… To Joanna, the girls’ school she was abandoned at is her home. But when she turns nineteen, she has to become independent and takes a job as a governess. Saying goodbye to her friends and teachers is hard, but she hopes to experience the warmth of a home at her employer’s manor. However, she’s constantly insulted by the girls she teaches once she arrives. One day, she attends a ball as a chaperone and is saved from a dilemma by majestic nobleman Luke. She falls for him, a man who treats her with kindness despite her social status, but he is looking for a wife to give him an heir to continue his dukedom’s lineage and is far beyond her reach…

I knew it could never be, and yet he has caught my heart... Alice’s parents died and left her with nothing, so her uncle took her in, but he treats her harshly. When her uncle and her cousins leave for Christmas, a mysterious man named Captain Grayling shows up at Alice’s door in a dashing military uniform. He was on his way to spend the holidays with friends and family when he and his children were caught in a blizzard. They spend several days with Alice, but when they are making preparations to leave, Captain Grayling asks Alice to leave with them. At first, she is elated, but then she realizes all he’s looking for is a governess for his children… She realizes he could never want to marry her. Hurt and betrayed, Alice tells him she’s staying with her uncle!

Richard asks the street painter Pascal for a portrait on the spot. As soon as he sat down on a chair and took off his hat, Pascal ran away. The word he uttered while being caught was 'Richard'. Richard invites Pascal to his house, and the story of Pascal moving back and forth between the past and the present in a mansion full of beautiful art begins...

'Princess Thief', who is shrouded in secrecy In fact, she is the princess of the kingdom, Lucian. As the wedding with her fiancé, Hebron, approaches, Lucian plans to ruin the ceremony and run away, sneaking into the sleeping prince at night. However, Hebron, who took a strange drug, catches Lucian. Hebron, who thinks this is a dream, kisses Lucian... Can Lucian steal Hebron's precious thing?

In 1830, a 14-year-old girl named Lottie begins working with Ollivier, Paris' greatest young tailor. Ollivier, while handsome, is a chronic womanizer with a sadistic streak. Despite the troubles that Ollivier causes for her, Lottie tries her best to solve various clients' problems through her skills at sewing. What will happen? Will Lottie survive in the industry under Ollivier? From author of "Wagashi no An" Igari Soyoko who gained great popularity by drawing with brilliant story, a story of brilliant dress world ! Source: Hakusensha.co.jp

A four-page story about a princess who is taken away by a handsome demon lord.

An eccentric, crafty beauty and a cold, lonely, arrogant, graceful young man seem to be destined. However, as their unexpected meeting unfolds, watch as their sweet romance begins!

As winter draws to a close, German boarding school student Thomas Werner dies one morning. He leaves behind a single letter addressed to his fellow student Juli that reads "Here is my love. Here is the sound of my heart."With his faith shaken to the core by the words, the scholarly Juli sinks to the depths of despair. His cynical roommate Oscar finds himself watching over Juli's fragile mental state while keeping his own feelings for Juli under wraps. Then new student Eric enters the school - and he has an uncanny resemblance to the deceased Thomas...Enter the world of a boy's boarding school in Germany where all will be revealed about the suffering and redemption that comes with love. Even today, this early work of Hagio Moto is still regarded as a brilliant masterpiece.

Carefully hiding her face, the beautiful widow harbors a dark secret… The Earl of Beau Lieu, better known by his nickname “Beau,” is one of the most powerful millionaires in England and a handsome bachelor who loves to solve mysteries. When his brother is gravely injured, Beau races to him and encounters an old woman draped in clothes that hide her appearance. He is surprised to learn she is the one treating his brother. What could an herbalist living in the countryside possibly do that a doctor couldn’t? However, the person he thought was an old lady is revealed to be a beautiful and intelligent young widow named Laura Martin. “What is a woman like her doing in a place like this, dressed like that?" asks Beau as his curiosity leads him to a place he never expected…

A pirate by the name of Ian, who was renowned across the entire nation for his power and captivating beauty, was captured?! But despite the king's orders to capture him alive, no traces of Ian could be found anywhere. Mikhail, a naval officer who stated he had seen Ian die after falling into the sea, is held accountable for the failure to capture Ian, and goes into hiding... However, rumor has it that every night from the dark corners of the naval officer's room, someone's faint moans can be heard...!

Within the dim corridors of an ancient library resides Sohwa, a mystical dokkaebi (goblin) with a flame that burns both fierce and gentle. Her presence is a haunting melody to the restless soul of Yunwoo, a young master who dares to stake his very essence for the chance to hold her love. Through lifetimes that weave heartbreak and longing, and in a dance of reincarnations fraught with missed steps, their bond teeters between destiny and despair. Can the embers of their love reignite amidst the ashes of fate, or is their passion fated to flicker out in the winds of time?

Love and secrets on a deserted island! For as long as Olga can remember, she’s dreamed of setting sail with her beloved father and brother. But when the two go missing, it seems like those dreams are shattered — that is, until she stumbles upon a treasure hunt across the high seas! What adventures will unfold for Olga and her crew?

This story in set in the Taisho era (1912-1926).Two years after the famous author Uro vanished, his last manuscript is found at the house of competing author Otogai, who seems obsessed with (or is it possessed by?) his supposedly-dead rival. By a strange turn of events, three acquaintances; an illustrator, an editor and a stage performer, end up investigating Otogai's odd behaviour. They discover that the writer's garden appears to be haunted by a mysterious camellia bush...and camellia was Uro's favourite flower.

I was reincarnated into this novel… Wait, no! I was reincarnated 10 years before the events of the novel took place? The setting of the novel is a prison that’s even worse than hell itself. This and that happened, and ten years flew by. I’m now the top dog of this prison. * “Hey, Mint. I’ve got a job for you. Get working.” “You’re saying all this stuff, but I don’t know what you mean.” Despite being the top dog, I pretend to be an idiot. But I’m fine with that. It’s one of the plus sides of being dead. “Pretend to be dead on paper. In exchange, I’ll do something for you.” “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Then an opportunity crept up like a sweet, sweet lie. “If you help me, I’ll release you from this prison.” “What shall I do for you, Master?” “....” With those words, the prison warden was able to order around the prison idiot. “There’s a new inmate that’s being brought in. Make him the new top dog of the prison.” This place is called a prison, but within these walls is total anarchy. As long as I can make this guy the new top dog, I’ll be free of this place at last. “But you’re going to have to go over to the men’s prison.” “...Eh? Do you really think I’ve got the parts for the job?” “You’ll be in disguise, a disguise!” But alas! The new inmate is the male lead of the novel.

All Yuer wanted was to find herself a groom, but she accidentally led four fiancés to their premature deaths… Fine, if no one wanted her, she could settle with being single forever. Still, dear Imperial Uncle, we have to talk about this. Next time you want to visit me in my room, could you please use the door? I can leave it open for you! “No, this is our secret rendezvous. It feels more romantic if I come in through the window…”

Russia,1828.Natalia Gocharov e' figlia di una ricca famiglia caduta in rovina. L'unica speranza per la sua famiglia è il suo matrimonio con un buon partito. Con le speranze della sua famiglia sul suo futuro marito,come puo' un povero poeta sposarsi con lei...? Il povero poeta non e' altri che il famoso Aleksander Pushkin.

Suou, a warrior, is indebted to a demon called Sakaki, who saved his life.

In a village in the Joseon Dynasty, the "Rabbit Master" who was born in a prominent family had a secret that he could not tell anyone... That is, he died too quickly and recovered too quickly! The Rabbit Master, who suffered from the pain of not being able to satisfy his desires every day, accidentally witnessed the "big scene" of his long-term worker "Turtle", so he imagined that if it was a turtle, he might satisfy himself, so he secretly followed the turtle out. But inexplicably, he made a bet with the turtle.

Aka Ru Yi Lang JunMingQuan wants nothing more than Hanying, a dirty grey wolf to be human. Would the gods grant him his wish?

Miss Chloe Gibbons is nothing special in the world of aristocrats, but she might just be what Earl Christopher Armstrong Hawthorne—Kitt—needs. Wounded in warfare, Kitt'’s come home to a fractured leg, broken spirits and an overbearing countess of a grandmother who'’s hired Chloe to be his companion. Will Chloebe able to heal Kitt’s spirits, or have the ravages of war done more damage than a kind heart can mend?

Follow the adventures of Okita and the rest of the Shinsengumi in this fun romp with a yaoi twist through ninteenth century Japan. (from Countless Time)

I possessed a constellation fantasy novel. After taking first place in the Hunter rankings for 10 years and clearing the tower... this time, she possessed a romance fantasy novel, the infamous villain Princess Law? [The <Prince of Vicious Blood> asks where the hell is this place.] [<King of Waves and Healing> is confused.] [<Lord of Temptation> is delighted with the familiar world.] Fortunately, I am not the only one who came, but the constellations also came. Just take a look, this princess isn't usually a bad person, is she? Every day, assassination attempts and all sorts of schemes come in... [<Vicious Blood Master>'s skill <Vulgar Poison> LV.999 purifies Mandrake's poison!] [<King of Waves and Healing>'s skill <Blessing of Water> LV.999 heals wounds perfectly!] [<Lord of Temptation>'s skill <Temptation of Sleep> LV.999 puts the Assassin to sleep!] but what is this They are just too fresh compared to their previous lives. He tried to clear the mission while enjoying his free time, but now the male protagonist and his brothers, who were harassing him as a villain, start to cling. "It's okay to be capricious, but it's only for me. Do you understand?" "I regret that I didn't trust you back then." I don't deserve to beg your pardon, do I?" There, even the mercenary king and the light of the empire are approaching me... "I have decided." "What?" "I will serve Young-ae as my teacher." okay. I'll take revenge for what I've done wrong and I'll give you anything you want, damn system, please take me home! An escape from the twists and turns of the No. 1 hunter Lee Young who mistakenly possessed a romance fantasy novel! Will she be able to return home after clearing this mission?

1) Victory - Ai wa Kabu 2) Endless Game 3) Lesson on Love at First Sight 4) Blood Dream 5) The Summer Dream of Youth 6) The Adorable Straw Doll 7) White Christmas Eve

Gyeongseong during the Japanese colonial rule in 1928, the reversed fate of the two girls.

In Hercion Academy’s Magic Department, which trains the best wizards on the continent, lives Luciel, who is called the “iron-blooded assistant” and is recognized for her ability. What she’s hoping for is to become a professor and live a normal flowery life!!! But three men appear in front of her. Prince Lassen, a scheming prince with a cold heart. Ethan, the swordmaster who has a straight chivalrous spirit like the sunshine. Taylor, the most popular and cute genius in magic. It’s hard to achieve the dream of an ordinary life, but because of them, Luciel’s plan is becoming more difficult. Can she really love someone?

Noblewoman Chloe is despondent about her imminent marriage to Sir Anthony Chandler, a man she met only once when the pair danced at a ball two years earlier. Desperate to avoid the marriage her father arranged, she and her brother fake a kidnapping, believing that Chloe’s intended will call off the engagement when the rumors start to swirl... But the kidnapper her brother hired turns out to be a real villain! Has Chloe truly been kidnapped?

Lillian is a best-selling author who has moved in to the vacant house on the outskirts of town, commonly known as the "Thorn House." However, a young count named Arthur mistakes her for one of the maids. Not used to getting this much attention from a boy, Lillian becomes attracted to his kindness, while at the same time being confused by his persistence. She doesn't want to shatter this relationship, but how can she tell him the truth ...?

Men Ji Yu of the Tian Tai Tribe has been invited by Ba Cha Ke Han to live with the tribe of Qi Dan. But because he can't understand the language of Qi Dan, the people of Qi Dan can't get along with Men Ji and vice versa. The only person that Men Ji revealed a slight smile to was the Qi Dan Princess, Ke Yi Gu Chai. In order for Ke Yi to help Men Ji fit into the Qi Dan lifestyle, she vows to teach him what she is best at, the Qi Dan dance.

[OFFICIAL SUMMARY FROM MANGAPLAZA] A newlyweds-in-love story featuring a tough-looking husband and a stubborn wife dealing with their own misunderstandings! "Is it okay for me to love you?" Jossette has been in love with Theophile, a man from a noble family, since she was young. However, she couldn't bring herself to be honest with him, and every time they met, she said she hated him! But one day, the king ordered them to get married! Jossette was overjoyed, but she grew depressed with the thought that there was no way he would love her back. She wanted to at least fulfill her wifely duties, and they had their wedding night. "Does this feel good?" Theophile gave her gentle and sweet pleasure. This is a story about a newlywed couple in love despite themselves!

It’s 1935 in Gyeongseong, and struggling artist Iho Yun has been commissioned by the reclusive, elderly Madam Jeonghwa Song to paint a portrait. Madam Jeonghwa Song allows Iho to set eyes upon her -- an unprecedented event -- and standing before him is a young woman. But why does she ask him to paint an elderly version of her? “Don’t finish the portrait.” Tucked between the previous artist’s paint tubes is an ominous letter. Iho learns that no artist has left Madam Song’s abode alive or of sound mind. Just what is she hiding and what will happen if Iho finishes the portrait?

Cleopatra was born in 70 BC and was an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh. Strong of heart， she is willing to do anything to restore her beloved Egypt back to its former glory. Possessed by an unfaltering love， Cleopatra engages in a bloody struggle for power. The story is provided by Kurashina Ryou， famous for his ”Empress” series， and the illustration is brought to you by Kanou Seisaku， who uses a realistic art―style to depict the beauty of Cleopatra as she is torn between power and love...,

Follow Haechi's royal adventure! Legendary creature Haechi lives in Gyeongbokgung Palace. Endearingly round and soft, he has oodles of affection for everyone he meets. What kind of mischief will he get up to today? And what joy will he bring to the ladies of the palace? Follow Haechi's high jinks as he brightens everyone's day!

Unlucky girl meets a cruel, blood-sucking Duke. "Every month, the Duke I serve needs to drink...blood! What do I do?" By a twist of fate, Su Li, a cunning young girl, was bought by the cold, proud Duke as a cure to his lust for human blood. Set in the most terrifying estate in the capital, witness a hilarious performance of love and hate.

The most beautiful man in England, with a beautiful smile... Until now, Clara had had nothing to do with the glamorous world of the aristocracy. After her mother and father died, she was taken in by her painter uncle and his wife, and lived a simple life. One night at a ball she was invited to, she met Sir Paris Mulholland, a bachelor known for his beauty and debauchery, who asked her aunt to paint his portrait. Clara was suspicious of him when he left without asking the price, but later visited his mansion and was overwhelmed by its splendor. But why did he approach me, an uptight girl in a plain dress...?

Showa: A History of Japan, known in Japan as Comic Showa-shi (Japanese: コミック昭和史, Hepburn: Komikku Shōwa-shi, literally "A Comics History of the Showa Era"), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shigeru Mizuki. An autobiographical work, this manga describes the author's experiences growing up during the Shōwa period. The author is a veteran of the Japanese army, but his series is filled with critical views of Japanese and American militarism.

Bokja Moon is a simple bath maid desperate to provide for her ailing family. And as fate would have it, she comes across the perfect opportunity when she catches the eye of the young emperor desperate to birth an heir to his throne. Now one of his royal concubines, Bokja must compete with the other women after the king's heart to ensure both her and her family's continued survival.

Joan of Arc is revered as a hero of the Hundred Years' War and a saint of the Catholic church. But her leadership and strength of character in her time did not escape the notice of Kyubey, who, even in the fifteenth century, sought magical girl candidates for their valuable energies. With her friends and fellow magical girls fighting at her side, Joan fights the English occupiers of France--but will she soon find herself fighting something much more sinister?!

1. The Temple of the Sun Emperor Messara is a provider of slaves to the decadent roman emperor Heliogabalus. One day a germanian barbarian, Dorugu, captures his eye; he seems perfect for the emperor's somewhat rough tastes. But when he starts Dorugu's training, things don't quite go according to plan. 2. Salamander Despised, feared, hunted, Salamander lives hidden in the woods. His strange birthmark made people distrust him, and blame all sorts of mishaps on him, until they finally cast him out of the village. Dermud is hunting him too, but when he is captured, he seems to be so simple-minded, not having any words, that Dermud feels sorry for him, and gives him a piece of cloth with which to cover himself. But when he returns with some food, Salamander has fled.

Seems like whatever happened to the people in ancient times also has something to do with us modern-day people.

A woman awaits the return of the man she loves from a war in ancient Greece.