HAN XU

When architect Grace attended a competition to win a contract to rebuild a mansion, she froze when she saw her competitor—Colin McGrath. He was a man she was deeply in love with and once spent a night with! Just remembering that night, Grace is embarrassed. Despite her rule to keep her distance from him, she is forced to spend three weeks with him in a mansion for the competition. And as they draw closer to one another, she realizes that she is once again putting herself at Colin’s mercy.

A collection of stories portraying the cruel and twisted nature of love, lust and desire -- and the misery it brings to all those involved.This is volume 1 of Han Lu's Portfolio of Stories.

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Claudia March accepts a governess job and packs up her London life to move to a small town in Brazil. She's excited for the change, the peaceful atmosphere and the chance to teach little Rebecca. But Rebecca's father, Saul, is a problem all on his own. In the shadow of his deceased wife, Saul and Rebecca's relationship has been strained and stressful, and it's up to Claudia to bring understanding and love back into their family.

"One-night stand or partner. Choose one." After two years of harboring a crush, he suddenly made a strange proposal. Was he... serious? Despite the shocking words coming straight from the man she liked—words that could easily get him reported—Jian stood there blankly, unable to respond. Even if he’s the one I’ve been in love with...! The bigger problem was that she still liked him too much. The place he took her to was a lavish penthouse suite. “Dinner, a glass of wine, and a one-night stand. Isn’t that the perfect package?”

A novice Shade Hunter forms an unlikely friendship with a teen zombie as they journey together, taking on the powerful Shades, dark creatures of the night determined to enslave humanity.Original comic: http://m.manhuatai.com/jiyingshaon/

By Covenant of Darkness & Fate"Everytime he teases me, my body aches for him.Why am I reacting to his touch?Don't tell me that I...We realized our feelings when our bodies were one.I came to know what 'climax' is or the first time.When I had figured out that I'm falling for you, you had already joined the Renai Club."

The life of a woman who has become a hostess to support her younger sister is sacrificed by the corrupted and unethical power. When Siwoo has realized her sister's identity, begins to suspect about the strange circumstances of her death.Webtoon version (Sign up)This work (??????????????, Watashi no Yoru wa Anata no Hiru yori Utsukushii) was first acclaimed by Japanese readers in 2011 when its short story version was published by Shueisha in the Japanese cartoon magazine Grand Jump. After the series became a big hit in Japan, it also introduced to Korean people the next year (2012) as a more substantial genre-based series.A political thriller series based on the true story of hostess Jeong In-sook (1945-1970), who had an affair with the then Prime Minister Chung Il-kwon and was shot to death on a Mapo-gu street in Seoul by a still unknown murderer. Released by online portal Daum in July 2012.This series belongs to a universe called the Super String.Cavewoman (B.C 8000) - Blade of the Phantom Master - Burning Hell - Housekeeper (Chae Yong-Taek) - Haunted Electronics Shop - Westwood Vibrato - Terror Man - Cavewoman - My Nights Shine Brighter than Your Days - Island - Reawaken Man - Prince of Prince - Kangtawoo - Distant Sky

A collection of artwork by several artists, 4-komas, omakes, and fanfiction stories of the Toaru Majutsu no Index universe. Original released as a bonus special edition of the release of the 5th manga volume of Toaru Kagaku no Railgun.

For as long as she could remember, In-ha was always compared to Ye-jun. Tired of the constant comparisons, she began pursuing art after an accidentally received art award piqued her interest. Eight years later, she meets Ye-jun… only to discover that he’s also doing art. Fearing that she’d be compared to him again, she devises a plan to distance herself from him… but a budding romance unexpectedly forms between her and Ye-jun, the one she dislikes.

After completing all 200 endings of her favorite game "Nayla", a girl is given a 201st playthrough. She accepts and wakes up in the game as Claudia, Nayla’s wicked sister who always meets a grim fate. Desperate to survive, she proposes a marriage contract with the cursed prince, Nathan, to achieve the goal of making a pact with five spirits. Meanwhile, the seemingly virtuous heroine Nayla is determined to frame Claudia as evil. Is Claudia truly the villainess, or is there more to her story?

Growing up in a strict old-fashioned household, Nanah has always been rebellious and outspoken. She dreams of living life as a normal teenage girl... But now, at the age of 17, she is forced to marry to a complete stranger! Prequel to Mok Yuna's Honeymoon Diary.

Our protagonist, Aisaka Tsumugu, is an aspiring fashion designer leading a quiet student life, when one day in Kabukichou, she runs into a con cafe waitress, changing her life. She now spends her days in an entirely different exciting new place.

She’s just here to see the sights when she’s suddenly asked to fill in for the princess! The kingdom of Baumard is celebrating following the uniting of a new royal couple. Megan has just arrived there on vacation, but ends up having to fill in for the princess herself! The truth is, Princess Gabrielle of Baumard and Crown Prince Nicholas of the neighboring country fight like cats and dogs. After learning that their parents have both agreed to the marriage without their consent, both rebel, and Princess Gabrielle disappears. Megan looks just like Gabrielle, so she is asked to fill in for the princess, and go to the castle of her dreams. That’s where she meets Prince Nicholas and starts to fall in love...

A once-powerful king loses everything—family, love, power—and dies unable to protect the one person who meant everything to him. Miraculously sent back 10 years into the past, he gets a second chance. With history still unwritten, he vows to protect her at all costs… and maybe, this time, confess his heart.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Yuhwa becomes the daughter-in-law of a powerful noble family, yet lives neglected by her husband, Gyujeong, who shows her no affection. One day, a strange, tiny companion appears before her—and in a moment of despair, she wishes it were human, wishing it were her husband instead. That impossible wish suddenly comes true. Faced with a “husband” who is both familiar and unfamiliar, human and not, Yuhwa is drawn into a mysterious, unsettling relationship that forces her to confront loneliness, desire, and the eerie truth behind the change.

This school is full of relationships, with students and teachers each with their own secrets.

A cheerful, friendly boy. A cool, intimidating member of the archery club. And a bittersweet, frustrating, yet innocent love story between two high school boys.Ryo falls in love at first sight with his quiet, imposing classmate, Otori. Hoping to get closer, he invites him to lunch and walks home with him after school. But Otori's silence and unresponsiveness only leave Ryo feeling restless and frustrated.One evening, unable to hold back his feelings anymore, Ryo finally lets it all spill outand takes a bold step toward Otori.

"What's going on? I just don't get it. Ever since I met Hashimoto, my heart's been filled with emotions I've never felt before..." Since meeting Hashimoto, whose personality is the complete opposite of his, which is flippant and cold to others, high school student, Makino, can no longer hide the changes within his heart.

On Christmas eve, a girl dressed in a Santa Claus suit rides a motorcycle so fast that even the gangsters find it hard to keep up... What will happen if the police waiting in ambush catches hold of her mistaking her for a notorious gang leader called SKR?

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"Shall I grant that wish?" 'I can't feel good during sex......'In front of a girl with such troubles, suddenly appeared a God of Sex......!? "I want to have a nice sex too! "In order to grant that wish of the girl, the sex lessons of the God starts......! "Here......you're all wet here......"The man with holy techniques make her come so much that her voice escapes from her lips......! Don't miss the heavenly outdoor sex held in the back of the shrine......!

Olivia, a witch whose magic was once woven through song, lost her voice after saving a wounded black dragon as a child. Powerless and quiet, she now lives a secluded life with her elder sister—until fate calls once more. Summoned to the Dragon Kingdom as the savior of King Liberto, Olivia finds herself caught in a political tug-of-war. The cold, disinterested Dragon King has no intention of marrying, while his advisors push to find him a powerful bride. But despite his aloof nature, Liberto begins to visit Olivia, drawn to the gentle silence she carries.

In order to protect the house where he shared his memories with his late mate, Beryl became Shia's fiance. What awaited him was attending the same school and being at the mercy of his selfishness every day. However, as they spent time together, Beryl's feelings gradually healed as he saw Shia's hidden kindness and innocent side. Then, when he reunited with his childhood friend Garu, he was told that Shia had feelings for his servant Theo.

Set in an era resembling the 1920's and drawn in a hybrid style of American graphic novels and more Asian manga/manhwa/manhua, Babel is a full-color adult series (in Korea, you must be 19+ years old to purchase it) with good old-fashioned gangs, shooting, bank heists, etc. It begins with guns blazing and 70 million dollars at stake.

Cheryl, the princess of a fallen country, was cursed by Piany, the princess of the enemy country that destroyed her country, with a curse that would burn her body if exposed to sunlight, and she spent her days being tortured. However, Cheryl was protected by Liam, a handsome general who came to occupy the royal castle, and as an efficient way to break the curse, she decided to kiss Liam morning and night to inject his magical power into her...!? This kiss was necessary to break the curse. But that was all it was supposed to be--

by Rosa Negra:If it's singing he can do it, if it's sports he can do it, he's can do everything except studying.Korea's ultimate pretty boy Lee Jehi Now,he meets his childhood first love, and ultimate hardships are coming his way.Oh~It's Seo YeonWoo Look at her turning the headsIs she better than me? Huh?Oi! Oi! Where are looking at!How can you look at others with a guy like me in front of you!I told you Don’t Cheat on Me!!!12 Volumes Complete

When his father skips town, Nayu suddenly finds himself drowning in debt. But, rather than paying off this debt with money...Nayu becomes a live-in lover!?

"I am sorry for a youth such as this one..." While recklessly running to meet the expectations and requests of those around him, the protagonist’s life is far from the brilliant one he pictured as a child. Then, his innocent childhood self appears before him, telling him that it’s fine to stop already… This collection of beautiful works such as “Nice to meet you, Despair-kun” and many more, depict the suffering of losing sight of yourself while trying harder and harder, the difficulty of living in this world, and what little solace can be found in it.

Ryo, my husband of six months, has become distant lately. Every time I speak to him, he seems irritated and responds with sharp words. Our strained relationship has taken a significant mental toll on me, but thankfully, I can lean on my best friend Miku. She's someone truly precious whom I trust and can confide in about anything. One day, I decide to surprise Miku with a visit, only to find my husband's car parked outside her apartment. He'd told me he was heading out for golf with his boss early that morning, but it turns out he was lying. The truth? He's been sleeping with my best friend behind my back! And as if that weren't enough, he showers her with affection he never shows me while also trash-talking me. As I grapple with my disbelief, a dark resolve forms within me, urging me to get rid of both my husband and best friend.

A short story about Ali’s life. The first chapter shows how he used his nine lives. The second chapter reveals his parents who have passed away. The third chapter is about the continuous chain of love between animals; there is some gender identity mistakes in this one by the author. The fourth chapter highlights the past when he was with his mother. The fifth chapter is about the friend he had when young. And the last chapter is about the shadows which somehow feel like he is in his own world.

A series of one shots.1.) If you WereFujisawa Yuuji, moves from Tokyo to a little village, because of some personal reasons. Yuuji is tall and good looking, making it easy for him to pick and choose his girlfriends. However, on his first day at his new school in the country, he spots a red-headed boy that stands out from the rest. Who is this boy and what's his secret? Will Yuuji decide that a boy is better than a girl...

Ha Mugyeong, the final powerhouse of the Dongnyeok Group, firmly holds the reins of the distribution industry in South Korea. To become the owner of the group, he must sweep away the small town of Baekya and establish the kingdom of Dongnyeok. The mission was easy, and the plan was flawless—until he met the guardian of Baekya Village, the undercover police officer Chae. Until the moment I met you, I was just a nondescript, restless stray dog without any plans. "Officer Chae, we're just going to kiss now, right?" Dongnyeok's villain, who came to ruin the village Officer Chae wants to protect. The villain from Dongnyeok who got entangled with Officer Chae before his plans went awry. I am the sun rising in Dongnyeok. In your heart, I wanted to linger like the Baekya sun for a long time.

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From Del Rey:Lucia is the new girl at school. She and her sister run a public bath that's all the rage. When Lucia meets a terrific-looking surfer boy, Kaito, she starts to think if he's the dream boy she was looking for that she met a few years ago. There's just one little problem: Lucia is a mermaid-not just any mermaid, but a princess on an important mission to save the seven seas from an evil force bent on taking control of the marine world. Such a responsibility doesn't leave much time for romance. But Lucia vows to protect her world and win the heart of handsome Kaito

Wonyoung, a romance web novel writer who dislikes dating but loves handsome faces more than anyone, receives a delivery of a robot vacuum cleaner one day. The vacuum says, 'I’m an AI that has copied your friend Shin Mu-il, who you were so fond of. I’ll show you as many faces as you like, so please find the murderer who killed the real Shin Mu-il.' Enticed by this shocking proposal, she rashly agrees, but it turns out to be more difficult than she expected.

The prince of heaven is punished after defiling a thousand girls!Meanwhile, a nine-tailed fox has always wanted to be human. She's waited a thousand years to have a flowery romance on earth. However, when she gets there--surrounded by manic obsessive school-girls, she realizes earth isn't what she's always dreamed of. Especially when there's a boy named "Cha Ga-Un" who ultimately gives heartache to all the girls he meets!

Every novel has the usual cast: a gorgeous heroine, handsome boys vying for her attention, and a homely best friend at the heroine’s side. Dani, an ordinary student and avid reader of internet novels, is all too familiar with these tropes. But she never imagined that one day she’d wake up at the center of one herself! Her new fictional world is complete with a beautiful best friend named Yeoryung, and four impossibly good-looking boys who all happen to be in her class. Dani is determined to stay out of the way and not get involved in the twists and turns of the plot. But is she really just the sidekick -- or is Dani actually the leading lady? Anything is possible in the world of a novel!

Chiyoko Hanamura, a self-proclaimed *gyaru* who failed her high school debut, was skipping class as usual on the rooftop when her junior, Sakine, approached her. It seemed like Sakine had a favor to ask, as she handed Chiyoko a love letter."Could you turn down this confession for me?" she asked. However, the sender was unknown.For the sake of her adorable junior, and to maintain her *gyaru* dignity, Chiyoko resolved to take on the task and went to refuse the confession...

Kominami Shizuka is a mild-mannered college student who is having trouble adjusting to city life. One day, she meets Kirishima Ryou, another student who projects the image of a cool older sister. The two hit it off, but Shizuka is shocked when Ryou attempts to seduce her. Shizuka initially assumes that Ryou is a lesbian, but Ryou is in fact a man who dresses like a lady.(Source: Crunchyroll)

My fiancé betrayed me and married a nobleman’s daughter. Furthermore, I, Cecil died at the age of 18 after suffering from a cold. “I will absolutely live my life as freely as I want!”----From then on, 500 years has passed. Cecil, who was reborn as Liz, lived with her memories of her previous life and with the help of her mysterious powers.One day, Liz, who was commoner, was discovered and became a saint. But, “my lover who betrayed me” appeared in front of her!“Let’s become a novelist!” The rising popular novel has been commercialized. ? Magic? I don’t have that. Social status? Commoner. But I’ll do whatever I want with my second life!

The Enemy Beside Me: In order to source writing material, suspense writer Xiu Rui gets personally involved in a murder case investigation only to discover that the case is eeriely similar to what he wrote in his novel! The man who is secretly manipulating the case is lurking right next to him… Crime and evil combined causes love to turn deadly, while discrimination will eventually destroy trust. As a messy love triangle develops, who should he believe, and who can he trust?

A Prince Charming suddenly appears in front of a country girl on a remote island. "I love you, I want to be happy with you like this forever." Setting a foot on a strange city to find her Prince Charming, she finds out that he is actually the Entertainment Industry's top star, Gang-Woo Choi. Even after seeing her, he pretends as if he doesn't know her...!!! "Gang-Woo Choi! You dare play around with me? I'll never forgive you!"

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

Ever since she was 10 years old Eun Song has been an orphan! Money is the best! If it's for money she would do anything (except for kissing). Stubborn rich guy Jae Gal Won who acts like a gentleman in front of others. But when he sees maid Eun Song he becomes greedy and playful… Is this love?

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Takushi Hatsujou had played with a twin brother and sister when they were all kids, and he fell in love with the sister, culminating in his asking for her hand in marriage when they grew up, to which she agreed. However, they were torn apart for 10 years until Takushi is finally able to get his grandfather's permission to marry her. When they finally reunite, he is surprised to find they both look like girls. Although he knows one of them is cross-dressing, he can't tell which is a guy and which is a girl.

College student Masata Yuu is determined to protect classmate Saginuma Tatsuya! Saginuma is a famous actor who always has women fighting over him and stalking him, but he doesn't know how to handle the attention, so Masata moves in with him as a bodyguard. But will Masata be able to maintain the distance between them?