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Tao Xiu has been repairing cultural relics in the National Cultural Heritage Administration for two years and has seen all kinds of watches and clocks. However, he had never once seen one that was damaged to this extent… In the process of repairing this pocket watch, he discovers that it seems to hold some secrets…

From James M. Cain to Stephen King, from Sophocles to the Marquis de Sade to Iceberg Slim, here are stunning and sometimes macabre visualizations of some of the greatest crime and mystery stories of all time. Rick Geary brings his crisp style to Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment; C. Frakes resurrects the forgotten novella "Talma Gordon," the first mystery written by an African American. Crime finds new life in these graphic renditions of The Arabian Nights, the Bible, James Joyce's Dubliners, Patricia Highsmith, and leading mystery writers of today like Jo Nesbø. Crime and mystery have never been so brilliantly reimagined.

I never imagined there could be such a breathtaking beauty in this world! “Wandering by West Lake like this… could I be under some kind of illusion?” “So after we get married, should I call you ‘my wife’ or ‘my husband’ ?” “These two are a match made in heaven—silly monk, don’t you dare mess it up!”

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.

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Cheng Shan, a mysterious one-armed young man, travels around the world with his companion, a young girl named Ming Cai, in search of a miraculous medicine, the "Faded Dragon Scale". The theft of the black umbrella from the imperial palace resulted in heavy sins. Due to past relations to the black umbrella, Cheng Shan and Ming Cai decide to search for the black umbrella and recover it. However, after several twists and turns where their lives were in danger, they find that the matter is not as simple as they thought. Will Cheng Shan finally be able to unravel all mysteries and distinguish good from evil? Will he be able to escape unscathed from the lethal threats and dangers lurking in every corner, and eventually find the Faded Dragon Scale? dragon? Or, is there a greater conspiracy behind this? In this life, he is destined to be unable to hide and have no other option but to fight with his life because he is... The Craftsman.

An SS Officer of the SS-Hauptamt named Wolfgang Emanuel talks about his experiences while in the SS from a first & third person perspective. He may or may not tell other stories or experiences from other members. But no one realizes, care or seem to mind that none of them are actually alive & that the world they live in is just a never-ending purgatory, hence why there are so many people with almost the same facial characteristics. The only thing different about them are their names, personalities & probably their hair styles.

A deep and dangerous love, one you cannot escape. Mei, a novice painter, worked tirelessly to make a living from her art. One day, she received a job that could change her life, but it ended in failure. "If only I had more talent and skill..." she lamented. That's when an art dealer named Luis appeared, promising to enhance her abilities. Mei was thrilled as her skills began to bloom, but there was a huge price to pay. Luis was actually a fairy who thrived on love, and she found herself trapped in his grasp...

Su Qingyu is a hobbyist gamer and a guild leader in an MMO game. However, after a successful boss raid, Qingyu is transported into the MMO game itself. There is only one way to return to the real world – becoming a “Devilish Cult Leader”. How will things play out?

Iba decides to live as Genghis Khan, the "King of Wolves," and while ruling the surrounding countries, he trains his own son, Kublai, to become a military commander with the help of his trusted subordinate, Benkei. However, the facts of history are undeniable, and the year of Khan's death (1227) is approaching!! Now, the most powerful and greatest enemy appears in front of them!! Before reading this read "King of Wolves"!! (From the back of the book)

Read manhwa "Zero Kill Assassin" for free at Summary:The legendary Treasure of the Extraordinary People' has descended, and the demons in Huaguo are rampant, causing great suffering to the people. At this time, the Black Ghost Squad' appeared, whose mission was to defend humanity and exterminate demons. Xiao Tian, the leader of the seventh assassination group of the Black Ghost Squad', originally wanted to serve the country with all his heart, but he discovered that the organization had another hidden agenda behind the scenes, and he was betrayed by his teammates, falling into a desperate situationAlternative:0-kill Assassine, 0-kill Assassin, 0-kill , 0-kill , 0-Kill --, 0-kill What is manhuascan?manhuascan is currently the largest manhwa website with thousands of high-quality manhwa. Above all, readers can enjoy reading manhwa on manhuascan without incurring any costs. If you love the manhwa "Zero Kill Assassin", don't forget to follow the !Wish you happy reading!

In a city steeped in decay and ruled by madness, Soyoon awakens in the reverse harem novel Wonderland. Before Alice’s arrival, she becomes the White Rabbit—a cold, unyielding force among the King of Heart, the bloodstained Mad Hatter, the cunning Twins, the Cheshire and others.. Haunted by longing, she clings to a fragile hope: guide Alice to the story’s end, and perhaps she’ll find her way home. In this web of love, survival, and shadows, will the White Rabbit found her way back home?

Aeri Jeon, Aerie's Legend, The Story of Aeri,, () at manhwawebsite**"If she is my wife, then I must gladly welcome her."**At the border of Hyeon-guk, where the enemy is close by."I requested that reinforcements be sent quicklywhat they sent with such care is a finely painted woman."The one who received the emperor's decree to welcome his wife without ceremony was Ha Mu-jin, the commander of the Hongla army and a king. This wedding, which stirred his anger, felt like a prank meant to give the emperor a sense of victory. Thus, even if they set up a bridal chamber in such a barren battlefield, it didn't matter who the bride was."I have received His Majesty's decree to, to marry the Grand Commander"Even if I stutter while saying it.Even if I stutter while saying it."So, you are saying that His Gracious Majesty the Emperor has bestowed upon Ha Mu-jin my wife. In that case, I shall gladly welcome her."However, even if it were just So-rang, she must cry to relieve his anger."Crying women are truly terrible, so you should cry with your whole body and take all my resentment."Maybe you like !

The heroine's soul traveled into a phoenix egg the day before the college entrance examination, and was taken back to the mansion by the aloof Tianjun to be incubated. Looking through the eggshell to the outside world, she was horrified to find that the Tianjun was actually watching the prenatal education

‘Agnes’ was a girl who saved the prince’s life by coincidence. Thanks to his kindness, she received the opportunity to serve as a chambermaid in the palace. Though initially staying with him as an old friend, An naturally fell in love with him. However, as time passed and he become emperor, she knew her unrequited love had to come to an end… “Do you like men much?” “…You’re going too far.” An’s face darkened. She stared at the man who’s eyes burned with an intense fire. His expression was grim and unrelenting. “It’s true, is it not? Jumping from one man to another, you’re insane…” “What’s wrong with me meeting with potential partners? I’m marriageable age, after all.” An bit her lip, while Lennox slowly parted his. “…What’s the problem?” “What do you mean?” Hearing her question, Lennox’s eyelashes trembled slightly. His claw-like hands clamped down on her, pressing her against the wall. An let out a cry and closed her eyes. But fortunately, his hand cradled the back of her head, shielding her from the wall. Trembling, she glared at him. “You said you didn’t like me.” “I-I don’t know what you’re talking about.” An blinked in confusion. It was clear he was referring to that particular incident. This man dug into her unwanted memories, her breath hitching as red crept upon her face. Lennox’s face twisted at the sight of her reaction. “You clearly said you hated me.” “Your Majesty.” “Did you really find me that unbearable?”

Once upon a time, there was a lovely young princess who suffered under her cruel stepmother…that is, until a children’s clothing designer is reborn as the evil queen! All Her Majesty, Abigail Friedkin, wants to do is dote on the adorable Princess Blanche and give her the happy childhood she deserves. The problem is, the previous Abigail has garnered a reputation for being extremely jealous and materialistic-and to top it off, her smile is the stuff of children’s nightmares! Will Abigail be able to convince her stepdaughter that she might not be so wicked after all?

A medical student, Linzhen, has traversed into one of the greatest four noble families, Norlan Family. She has also become the stepmother of the beautiful youngster, Sean. How will she continue to live in this foreign world and also together with this youngster who's full of hatred towards her...

No matter which ending I saw, I was possessed by a crazy game where I would be killed by the final boss at the end. “Didn’t someone teach you? If you lie, this place and this place will shake.” I thought I would die without a fight. But… … . “But I’ve been hoping that this would be a secret meeting.” “It’s late advice, but you should have been careful from the beginning. If you give it to someone like me, it’s something you can never take back.” Final Boss, why are you suddenly acting like this?! <The Princess is the type to be alone>

There’s a price to be paid for a seemingly perfect life. For Raven, the dashing young son of a duke tasked with guarding the empire, marriage represents nothing but a downward spiral into misery. Cherishing his freedom as a bachelor, Raven is perplexed when the daughter of rival House Sharen makes him a daring proposal of marriage. But there’s a hitch: Lady Estrella Sharen is an infamous villainess who is feared across the empire! Raven suspects there is more to her than meets the eye, but nonetheless agrees to enter into a marriage contract…

Julia is a nobleman’s daughter who's become fascinated with a phantom known for saving the poor. She begins to investigate his whereabouts and research the goings-on in the darkest parts of the city, when Lord Rowe MacMillan, a famous playboy, starts to get in her way…

Shao Hua Long: Rebirth of the Evil Concubine's Counterattack, Shao Hua Long: Chong Sheng Zhi E Fei Ni Xi, Sho Hu Lng: Chng Shng Zh Fi N X, at manhua websiteThe noble concubine Wan Hualong was only one step away from the throne, but she was seriously ill and trapped in the palace for seven years. Before her death, she knew that the emperor married her only to use the power of her family to claim the throne. In this life, he was poisoned by pillowman and betrayed by his biological father. After being reincarnated, with the means of her previous life, she got rid of her fianc, took revenge on her miserable father and stepmother, and let her bullies learn a lesson. After escaping from all the evil fates in his previous life, he ran the first silver building in the world and finally embarked on the Shaohua road.Recommend for you !

Sharp eyes, a stiff expression, and a commanding voice— Raised as a warrior, Angelica, the daughter of a Royal Army general, is infamous for her cold demeanor and is mockingly called the “Ice Villainess.” Even when her engagement is publicly broken at her own announcement party, she maintains her composure, determined not to bring shame to her family’s code of honor. However, the fact that there is no heir is a serious problem. Convinced that marriage is impossible for someone shunned by high society, Angelica secretly begins searching for a man who will provide her with a child—no strings attached. To her surprise, the one who steps forward is none other than the Crown Prince Elvan, the very man admired by noble ladies across the kingdom… and to whom Angelica has sworn her loyalty!?

A secret relationship with a mysterious entity... In a world with demonic monsters called Shenguai, a young orphan named Kou lives alone in the mountains with a mysterious Shenguai named Chiyou. But Chiyou has a tragic past, and Kou will have to give all of himself in order to save her. A beautiful East Asian adventure now begins!

Let's learn with manga! Let the fun of "Ethics" begin! Easy to read and remember! Suited not only for reviewing the basics of Ethics for university entrance exams, but also for day-to-day studying. Basically, you can do all these: ?Read manga and have fun; ?Enjoy the full color illustrations; ?Learn from top-notch explanations.

A man is entwined and captured by a glamorous yet bizarre, deep-seated terror.The gears of a young man with a promising future go a little out of order when he meets a certain woman. The genius Yoko Kondo vividly visualizes the decadent ghost stories recorded in the masterpiece collection of ghost stories "Kurameshu" by Kotaro Tanaka, the master of ghost story literature.

Heian Joururi Monogatari paints the sad tale of a noble young warrior of the Genji clan named Enj?maru, and Sachuta, his only attendant. The Heian period is nearing its end while these two travel through the ages as they both hurt and seek comfort in one another.A gripping Heian romance as told by Takemiya Keiko, best known for "The Poem of Wind and Trees" and "Towards the Terra".Read Heian Joururi Monogatari on MangaHasu.se+

A war is Destroying both empires and She suddenly get sent back in time so prevent it. However she finds that some things are different from before she traveled back in time! Strange things are happening Especially with the rival Empire’s King.

MC kami adalah manusia yang dibesarkan oleh vampir pada usia yang sangat muda sejak ayahnya meninggal. Suatu hari, dia jatuh cinta dengan manusia serigala yang bermusuhan dengan vampir, sementara itu, kakak tirinya sangat menyayanginya!

Elsa, the daughter of a fallen nobleman, received a piece of good news. A proposal of marriage from Julius, a very elite noble. "Why would such a nobleman marry me?" But after the wedding, Julius, who had been so kind and gentle up to that point, suddenly changed. He said in a cold voice, "I have no intention of loving you." ?! Next Duke x Fallen Noble's daughter's romantic comedy.

It is currently the Meiji era. Blessed with both heritage and beauty, Satoko’s one wish is to marry for the good of the family. But suddenly, a mysterious assassin comes for her life. In order to make it out of there alive, Satoko makes the assassin a “proposal”. The daughter of an upstanding family, and an assassin. Romantic suspense about the contract marriage between two who should never have crossed paths.

When Lizel mysteriously finds himself in a city that bears odd similarities to his own but clearly isn't, he quickly comes to terms with the unlikely truth: this is an entirely different world. Even so, laid-back Lizel isn't the type to panic. He immediately sets out to learn more about this strange place, and to help him do so, hires a seasoned adventurer named Gil as his tour guide and protector. Until he's able to find a way home, Lizel figures this is a perfect opportunity to explore a new way of life adventuring as part of a guild. After all, he's sure he'll go home eventually... might as well enjoy the otherworldly vacation for now!

Read The Not-so-mad PrincessA skilled medical examiner finds herself in a royal twist of fate, waking up as Yancy Lisbeth, the overlooked fourth princess of Edelweiss Kingdom. In the shadow of her sinister sister Christie's relentless attempts on her life, Yancy must use her sharp intellect from her previous life to turn the tables. As she gains the queen's attention with her seemingly "newfound" resourcefulness, the palace becomes a chessboard where Yancy's clever moves could secure her safety or lead to a checkmate by Christie's hand. Will her wits let her stay in the queen's good graces and out of harm's way?

Dia pindah ke game strategi harem terbalik yang dikembangkan oleh perusahaan tempat dia bekerja. Dari semua karakter, dia merasuki Belita, putri keluarga bangsawan yang memiliki peran pendukung sebagai penjahat yang menggertak pahlawan wanita dan mati! Bahkan keempat karakter target akan membunuhnya secara bergantian. Pemeran Utama Pria 1, yang membunuh Belita, meskipun memiliki hubungan darah; Pemeran Utama Pria 2, yang membunuhnya karena dia menjengkelkan; Pemeran Utama Pria 3, yang membunuhnya demi keadilan, dan; Pemeran Utama Pria 4, yang membunuh Belita seakan-akan ini bukan masalah besar. Sudah pasti dia akan mati, tidak peduli di pihak mana dia terjebak. Satu-satunya cara untuk hidup adalah dengan menjadi penolong sang pahlawan wanita dan menciptakan akhir yang bahagia untuk game ini! "Menyingkirlah dari jalanku. Aku yang akan menentukan akhir ceritanya."

Annulled engagements, "serves you right"s, condemnation events, doting, royalty, reincarnated heroines, banishment endings… it's fully loaded with all the charms of villainesses! A comicalization of popular villainess stories that were published on Shousetsuka ni Narou! An anthology of oneshots with happy endings!!

Bossam: A traditional custom where a widow or unmarried woman is taken—sometimes by force, sometimes with consent—for marriage. "Sir, please be my husband for just one night." Born into a noble family, Su-woon is the often-overlooked second son. But he grows into the ideal husband candidate—passing the national exam as the top scholar at age 20. Perfect from head to toe, many women try to approach him, yet Su-woon has no interest in women or marriage. Until one day… Su-woon, who had been enjoying a comfortable and elegant life as a refined scholar, is suddenly kidnapped— and loses his virginity to a complete stranger! Now, the abducted Su-woon sets off in search of the crazy woman who stole his first time…!

The last witch in the world with the greatest spiritual power, Yuyan, who lives in seclusion in a cave, has been predicted to be killed by a man. Four men with their own secrets shatter her quiet life. When the lust for power brings forth destruction, disease and natural disasters, she must take on the mission of saving the world. The secrets that have been kept for a long time are revealed to the world, amidst deception, lies, and pain. Witch Chiffons Wū Shā 巫纱

The daughter of the group died unexpectedly and crossed over to Nan Jin, the daughter of Nanfu, the richest man in ancient times. , the heroine doesn't want to marry, and Meng Tianshu, the heir of the Shunan Palace, doesn't want the heroine to marry either.

The story of a lady and her butler that she has a crush on

Song Qing, a noblewoman who can't read or write, is burdened with the memories of her previous life as the young master of the Magic Palace, and is admitted to the Imperial Masters College with a bang. With the ability of a full-grade master, she specializes in treating all sorts of problems, and has become the goddess of the college by taking a bunch of her juniors with her. After getting involved in a family feud, she realizes that she was her master's father, Master Feng's wife in her previous life!

Lucille was recently fired from her job as a maid after an adultery scandal. This is her re-employment life story with a silent unfriendly magician in a quiet town, away from the scandals.

Lucille, the imperial princess of the Empire of Chantal, is feared for her reputation of leading those betrothed to her to a mysterious death. People call her the "Reaper Princess," as she buries each influential insurgent noble one after the other.

Princess Chengping, a spoiled seductress who was infamous for her bossiness and imperiousness, fell into a coma during an accident. Ten years later when she woke up, she found the world was the same no more. Her father, the former emperor who pampered her unconditionally, just passed away. The one who acceded the throne thereafter was her sworn enemy Noble Consort Xiao’s son. Though Xiao used to be at her mercy, she’s now become the Empress Dowager who possessed the real power. And the handsome principal graduate she once abducted as a kept man has also become a high-ranking, powerful official. A love story between an evil-natured princess and a priggish, scheming scholar.

"If I die after eating, that’ll be great!" Luana was born an abandoned princess of a kingdom that would soon be occupied. It’s the story where her death was decided anyway, so she ate what she wanted to eat. Her cooking has captured The General of the Conquering Army, the duke who was cursed and can’t taste foods? "There was nothing I wanted in this small kingdom, but now I think I do.” Why are you looking at me when you say that~?!!! The story of Legion, the occupier of the kingdom who lost his sense of taste due to the curse, and Luana, the only person who could make him taste food.

Liu Bi suffers from darkness phobia, and often has hallucinations or sees strange things in the dark, but in order to help his sister to see a doctor, Liu Bi finally decided to go to a strange courier company to become a courier brother. During the day it is a normal company, but at night there are spooky packages which gets delivered. “A late-night package, who knows what’s in it?” What horrors will those strange packages trigger at night? what’s behind the package….

Two years ago, the great lord Sylhan was stripped of his title and status, reduced to a life of mania, amnesia, and slavery. He is resigned to his newfound lack of freedom, until a knight appears in front of him. A gentle hand around his waist, sweet lips pressed upon his own, and a deep connection forged in the unknowable past: Sylhan is confused, but unable to stop himself from being drawn ever closer to the mysterious man. The once proud lord can no longer lay claim to glory, wealth, or powerbut what about love?

A student at a Japanese women's academy in the 1910's, Higashikuze Miyoko is forced to question her picture of the ideal Japanese woman when she meets Fujiwaka Mari, a "New Woman" who wants to shrug off the prescribed path and paint her own future.A oneshot from Dr. Pepperco, author of Sayonara Rose Garden. Appeared in the September 2020 issue of Yuri Hime.

One day, the fairy of books appeared and told Lexi that she was a dying extra character. “Father-in-law!” “?” “Father-in-law, please give me your son!!!” Lexi came to marry in place of the female lead to survive, but the in-laws are unbearable! “I don’t want to work. I’ll take a day off today.” “If you take today off, it’ll be your 194th day off, Your Grace. It’s already mid-June.” Her father-in-law, who’s supposed to be the head of the family, is incredibly lazy and is about to ruin the family, Crash! Bang! “Why are you breaking things again, husband?” “I don’t know. I just feel like breaking something every time I see your face.” The successor, her husband, is the head of the division...! ‘Ugh, I just wanted to heal him and escape, but this isn’t going to work.’ Sigh. There’s no helping it. Until the female lead shows up, should I try helping out this hopeless family a bit? “Father-in-law, at this rate, you’ll ruin the family!! I’m so embarrassed, I could die!!!” And so, Lexi managed to get the lazy father-in-law to start thinking like a hardworking ant, “Hubby, your heart is racing again? Don’t break things and hold Lexi’s hand.” Crash! Bang! “Ahhh~ The young master is destroying the mansion again!”