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Chapter 1 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Sakura's finally landed the boyfriend of her dreams. After their dates, they often end up at his place, or even a hotel, and now he wants to go to hers. There's just one little problem... She draws racy manga for a living. Will her first sleepover at home end up being her last?

this is a fetish oneshot about spanking ---- Yuna Aikawa, who is good-natured and cannot refuse people's requests, was forced to work overtime as usual, taking her work home with her. Masaki, Yuna's husband, was worried about her, but Yuna smiled at him and said, “I'm Ok.” Masaki did not take it well. “I’ll punish you.”, “Bad girl Yuna.”, ”Bad girl needs to be punished by spanking.” Yuna is puzzled by the first time she was told these words. “I've been told I'm an honor student and a good girl...” “Really? Isn’t that you are someone who is easy to exploit?” Masaki’s painful word deeply penetrates Yuna’s heart.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Why I no longer hate the pouring rain.

Lia Anderson is your average girl who wants nothing more than to live her dreams. unfortunately, she is constantly trialed by fate. Her father, being bedridden in the hospital, needed surgery which required a lot of money. Not being able to afford it, she was forced to turn to her ex-boyfriend, Jack, for help. She was harshly denied and unexpectedly she was offered a marriage contract by a stranger. With no other choice, She agreed and they got married almost immediately. Now what can she do when her marriage life is filled with twists and turns, especially because her husband might have never been a stranger, but a part of her past that she had forgotten?

Every end is a new beginning.

A faery is flying towards the moon, like Icarus, her flight is about to have an unexpected change of course.

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

When Hannah gets a high-paying job as a tutor for Eilie, a noble young lady, she expects to start a new, peaceful chapter of her life. However, strange things begin to occur at the mansion, and she quickly realizes there’s more to it than meets the eye. What secrets are the inhabitants of this remote island hiding? In the darkness of mystery, there may be witches playing tricks.

Kana and Mayu, once high school friends, meet again after years of separation.

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

From MangaPlaza: "I've got no privacy, and the junior officer with isn't cute at all... I gotta get out of this police dorm...!!" Takano is a patrol officer with an oddly stern look on his face that he can never turn off. He spends his days working at the station alongside a charming but loud and energetic officer named Soma. One day, Takano sees his high school crush after so many years, only to hear him make a joke of the confession he made so many years ago, but as Soma comes to be there for him something begins between the two of them...!! "I would do it with you, you know..."

The adaptation to the live drama hit! Woo Young-woo is a rookie attorney on the autism spectrum at one of Korea’s most prestigious law firms, Hanbada. Using her encyclopedic memory and creative thought process, she can find unconventional solutions to the toughest cases — but can she succeed while facing discrimination and stigma?

Two college enemies become trapped inside their university when an avalanche hits. Sage, a studious good girl, wants to escape before Christmas Day but, along the way, forges an unlikely companionship with Jackson, the slacker who always gets on her nerves. As their situation becomes ever more dire, they uncover each other’s unexpected secrets while racing the clock.

She's cold as ice. Can he melt her heart? ❄️

A lone girl walks in a endless road.

A oneshot by SeNMU about a young girl named Fuyu and her over attachment to her imaginary friend Yuki-chan.

People bathing at a temple are gossiping about the Atoner. A young man, traveling along a tributary of the Nile River, hears about the Atoner from them. The Atoner is offered to the gods as a "sacrifice to atone for sin." Marked on the forehead, blinded, castrated, and condemned to wander, the The Atoner is both shunned and feared. Yet, despite their disgust, people do not kill the Atoner out of respect for the divine offering. The young man eventually encounters the Atoner, who becomes his traveling companion...

A dream bird enters the depths of your heart and shows you your dream. Yet, what if you cannot accept what you see?

A Hairdresser who fell in love with her clientess

"I thought I was the happiest person in the world... Until that day." Aya is twenty-nine and in her second year of marriage. She was enjoying a peaceful life with her husband, a handsome and faithful man who was the envy of those around her. One day, Aya sees a certain message on her husband's cellphone, and now he's starting to come home late... "Is he actually busy with work? Or is there some other reason...?" Should Aya question her husband and risk destroying her marriage, or should she keep her doubts to herself and protect the peaceful life she has...? A marriage life of uncertainty is about to unfold...

Filled with gorgeous illustrations and concept art from the hit Netflix series, The Art and Making of Arcane is an immersive journey behind the scenes of the Emmy Award-winning Animated Series! --- The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of Riot Games’ and Fortiche's revolutionary animated series. Featuring early art styles, evolving character designs, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding artwork, this volume is the definitive compendium of Arcane’s creative process and vision. Arcane and League of Legends fans alike will be amazed by the visual development of fan-favorite champions, the breathtaking cityscapes of Piltover and Zaun, and the riveting inventions of hextech and Shimmer. This book includes early designs showing how characters evolved visually, gorgeous vistas of sprawling background and setting art, and interviews with over 20 key animators, writers, directors, artists, game designers, musicians, and other creators. EXCLUSIVE ACETATE COVER: The Art and Making of Arcane comes with an acetate jacket exclusive to this edition. IN-WORLD EXTRAS: This stunning tome will also come with a trove of in-world extras. All editions of the book will include a Jinx poster, a removable map of Piltover, an in-world blueprint, a Vander Letter, fold-out spreads showcasing content from seasons one and two, and more. ORIGINAL ART: Features beautiful, never-before-seen concept art that helped adapt the global blockbuster video game into a critically acclaimed animated series. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Hear from the development teams at Riot Games and Fortiche on the groundbreaking process that brought the world of Runeterra into the cinematic limelight. GO BEHIND THE SCENES: Filled with both behind-the-scenes looks at the inspiration and iteration of the people and places in Arcane, breakdowns of key scenes, and a deep dive into Fortiche’s artisanal animation style, The Art and Making of Arcane chronicles the incredible work and talent that went into crafting such a dynamic and instantly iconic series.

Zahir the brass dragon thought he'd gotten himself set for life after chasing away and cursing Alhana the blue dragon. He got her lair and her massive library AND friendship of the orcish tribes close by. Life is good! But a female dragon scorned can be a tenacious adversary. Will he get to keep his loot?

After borrowing a large sum of money and unable to pay it back, Mete is offered a 'different' payment method. Which includes him getting tied up r*ped and filmed. But to his surprise, this helps Mete uncover his true masochistic nature.

The official art book of the bestselling manga series that inspired the hit anime! Includes over 100 pages of exclusive color artwork and behind-the-scenes details never before seen in English.

Eight years after Woojae’s worst heartbreak, Haesoo, the one who got away, walks back into his life. Ready to reignite the flames, Woojae discovers Haesoo’s taste for D/S relationships. Woojae reluctantly agrees to give it a shot, signing up to be her submissive partner. But with both lacking the know-how, the question looms: will their second chance at love lead to another downfall?

Amidst the intrigue that swirls around the court, a reunion of first loves... Penelope is taken aback when her sister suddenly announces that she is leaving her fiancé and marrying the Count. To further elevate her status as a noblewoman, the Count recommends the sisters to be Queen Elizabeth's handmaidens. One day after she begins working at the court, Penelope is reunited with a man she has met. And it's Oliver! Her sister's former fiancée, the one Penelope has been in love with since she was a little girl. She never thought she would see him again in a place like this! Penelope is delighted, but then she learns that the court is often the scene of suspicious deaths of his master Lord Dudley's followers...?

Mika Ono works for a minor magazine department at a major publishing company, until one day she's thrust into the AMA editorial department. <br>It's full of rising stars and gorgeous men, but they're even more twisted than she ever imagined.<br> Meanwhile, Mika's looking forward to living on her own - that is, until her new address comes with an unfamiliar man attached...! <br>Now, the two will have to cohabit in secret! <br>A comic version of the hit romance on Love 365: Find Your Story!

When she wakes up, Mila immediately notices that she has been inexplicably transported to the year 1940, during the time when the Dutch Colony was reigning supreme in Batavia. Confronted with this perplexing predicament, Mila is compelled to find a way to return to her own time. Yet, her efforts take an ominous turn as she stumbles upon a shocking scene—a man, her very own grandfather, committing a heinous murder in his garden, where he proceeds to bury the unfortunate victim amongst his flowers.

I met my annoying ex-girlfriend again during the zombie apocalypse?!

Wen’s boyfriend, Hua, seemed perfect. He’s super hot, a little oblivious, and—as Wen will soon find out—was an adult film star in gay porn?! He says he did it for the money but, when more secrets and more lovers appear from the past, Wen can’t decide who Hua really is. Does he love her? Or is this just one of his many faces…

Some marry for love, and some marry for convenience. In Ijae's case, she marries Yuheon, the son of a business tycoon, to save her family after her father ends up in deep debt. Even though their marriage is contractual, Ijae feels an intense attraction for the cold and calculating Yuheon. Every night in her dreams, she imagines what it would be like to make love with him… until one day, the two end up actually sharing a passionate night together. But will their physical chemistry be enough to build a genuine connection? Or will Ijae remain a pawn in Yuheon's game?

“I'm an unknown actress who cleans houses as a side gig. Ironically, my name means fame.” Struggling actress Myeong stumbles upon a photo exhibition filled with photos of her younger self, when she was filled with hope. Can she become a star as this mysterious photographer's muse?

At the age of 21, Nicoletta travels to Rome to find her mother, Olga, who abandoned her long ago. Nicoletta finds her at Casetta dell'Orso, a charming little restaurant owned by Olga's husband. The staff of bespectacled gentlemen welcomes Nicoletta warmly, but Olga's reception is not so pleasant. Olga has never told her husband that she ever had children--and he must never know. In exchange for Nicoletta's playing "the daughter of an old friend," Olga offers Nicoletta a place to live and an apprenticeship at the restaurant. Nicoletta fits in well among the unique personalities at Casetta dell'Orso. She gets along particularly well with the kindly headwaiter, Claudio, a divorced man who, after years, has still never taken off his wedding ring. As Nicoletta's feelings for Claudio become complicated, she finds a sympathetic ear in Olga, leading the estranged pair to form a friendship neither expected. But as they grow closer, the pressure exerted by the secret they share becomes too much to bear.

Marguerite feels awkward, struggling every day to stay productive at work and keep up appearances with friends. She's sensitive, irritable at times. She makes her environment a fluffy, comforting cocoon, alienating her boyfriend. The everyday noise and stimuli assaults her senses, the constant chatter of her coworkers working her last nerve. Then, when one big fight with her boyfriend finds her frustrated and dejected, Marguerite finally investigates the root of her discomfor: after a journey of tough conversations with her loved ones, doctors, and the internet, she discovers that she has Aspergers. Her life is profoundly changed – for the better.

Anxiety, loneliness, depression… with a regular therapy you can deal with these issues, but Melvina’s Therapy is about something deeper: creepy secrets remaining in the darkest space of your mind, waiting for you…

The autobiographical manga by Eisner-winner Akiko Higashimura, the creator of “Princess Jellyfish” and “Tokyo Tarareba Girls,” about her high school dream to become a comic book creator! --- High schooler Akiko has big plans to become a popular mangaka before she even graduates, but she needs to get much better at drawing if she ever wants to reach her goal. Looking for an easy fix, she signs up for an art class, thinking all her problems will soon be solved. She’s in for a surprise: her new instructor is a sword-wielding taskmaster who doesn’t care about manga one bit. But maybe this unconventional art teacher is just what she needs to realize her dreams!

Liana Theodore was a maid who knew her place. Knowing their difference in status, she was determined to bury her love for Prince Illyd. But when Illyd awakens as a Manish with fiery powers, Liana is found to be his Aradhna--his salvation from madness and his destined other half. Can Liana conquer her new life? Or will she be ensnared in his grasp?

Luka is your picture perfect vampire―he's good looking, he's regal... He's also usually incredibly hungover and exhausted, and wants nothing more than a change of pace from his routine! When he takes a peek into the human world, he finds just the cure he's looking for―a relaxing bathhouse that will surely cure him of his hangover and rejuvenate him from head to toe. To blow his fatigue out of the water, Luka pays a visit to Mangetsu no Yu bathhouse where he meets the bathhouse's eldest son, Sakura. But between the bathhouse being short staffed and taking care of his little brother, Sakura has enough to worry about without a bougie vampire being added to the mix!

Kesalahpahaman membuat Sophie dan Ettore berpisah

Family, romance, friendship—endless relationships tether us to the people we love. From the Edo period to modern-day Japan, the postwar era to the seventies, Tamaki and Amane's fates intertwine time and time again.

As the seasons pass, we meet, we part, and we find love in all sorts of places... This love story began in a cafe. Have you ever run into someone you know at an unexpected place? Maybe it's your friend or a friend of a friend? Our lives intertwine and connect as we live our stories filled with love and pain. Imagine yourself in a cafe enjoying a meal or sipping a cup of coffee and getting lost in your thoughts. Look around -- who is sitting next to you?

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"Want to grab some lunch?" an invitation from a white-rabbit looking woman for a special meal.

Chapter 29 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).

An unknown voice on the telephone is begging for his help, drawing him into a world and a mystery far stranger than he ever created in print. Adapted by Paul Karasik and David Mazzucchelli, with graphics by David Mazzucchelli, Paul Auster’s ground-breaking Edgar Award-nominated masterwork has been astonishingly transformed into a new visual language. U/N: PLEASE READ IT AHHHH it's an innovative and revolutionary (to me) comic to me and david mazzucchelli is the goat...

Chapter 30 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).

Shuji finds a photo of a man working in a sex industry maid outfit on his girlfriend's smartphone. What decision does Shuji make...?