Psychological - Page 259

“Kill every last one of them!!” Bastion, one of the remaining soldiers in TRINITY, and the last defense for whatever is left of the planet after "they" came to earth.

Airi Sezaki and Hinako Hanamura belong to distinct social groups and hierarchies in their school, leading separate lives with no overlap except for a shared clandestine connection. Their bond is characterized by unconventional desires, self-indulgence, and love, kept hidden away from the rest of the world.

"The progeny of light shall emerge from a dying planet..." During a vacation on a small island, Shiina Tamai explores the waters near an ancient shrine and encounters a peculiar starfish-like creature. After nearly drowning, Shiina is rescued by the silent creature with wide, innocent eyes, whom she names Hoshimaru and befriends. To her amazement, Hoshimaru changes shapes and takes Shiina on a flight through the clouds. However, Shiina's dream quickly turns into a nightmare as she and Hoshimaru get caught up in a conflict between warring extraterrestrial groups engaged in a battle aboard colossal beasts known as Shadow Dragons, with the fate of Earth hanging in the balance.

Arata Natsume works at a child guidance center, is in his thirties and single with no plans for marriage. But one day, he receives a request from the child he was in charge of, Takuto, to "meet the criminal who killed his father". That serial killer is Shinagawa Shinju, also known as the "Shinagawa Pierrot". (Source: Shogakukan, translated)

A smoke-filled alley in Chinatown harbors Count D's Pet Shop. The pets sold here aren't your everyday variety and the Count prides himself on selling Love and Dreams in the form of magical creatures that come with an exclusive contract. But buyers beware. If the contract is broken the Count cannot be held accountable for whatever may happen. A fascinating and macabre look into the very soul of human nature.

After 99 rejections from her longtime crush, she finally gives up and agrees to an arranged match. But as she prepares to move forward, the one who always turned her down begins to waver. In this story of unrequited love, timing, and second chances can she finally win the heart she chased for years?

Two days before the wedding, the bride disappeared. Taking the place of her missing twin sister and becoming a fake bride was Baek I-rim, the Baekhwa Group’s pet, known as ‘the woman who catches husbands.’ Half-reluctantly caught up in this mess, I-rim unintentionally spends the night with her sister’s intended fiancé, Ray K. Gray. The man, who knew from the start that she was a fake bride, flashed a dangerously breath-stealing smile. Let’s just enjoy ourselves, like that night long ago, until the real one returns. Don’t worry. The bad thing we do in bed can remain our lifelong secret. This is a sin. A terrible sin. That’s right. You’re my accomplice. Ray, who bit her earlobe in frustration, whispered with a fearsomely seductive voice. Shall we do it one more time? We can do it again when the time comes.

Get immersed in the turbulent history of Earl Cain C. Hargreaves, a captivating member of a wealthy family cloaked in secrets, deceit, and inexplicable sins. The Cain Saga, antedating the Godchild series, tracks Cain's journey to unearth the truth about his ancestry in his formative years, as he grapples with new enigmas at every turn. Moreover, this anthology encompasses several self-contained narratives, namely "The Boys Who Stopped Time," "Double," and "Ellie in Summer Clothes."

In a mysterious institution, Familie, girls get raised. Kurumi, a girl who lives there, fell asleep the day before her 10th birthday. When she woke up, 14 years had passed. A mysterious journey begins to return to the places she doesn’t know, her friends, and her lost memories.

Claire Jing is burdened with guilt after the accidental death of her friend Anya. Anson Jin, who was engaged to Anya, seeks retribution by coercing Claire into marriage. However, as they grow closer, will Anson's animosity towards Claire fade? Jing Qiao and Yan Shen's wedding may seem joyous, but it conceals a dark reality. On their first night together, Jing Qiao endures Yan Shen's abuse and recalls a past tragedy where she was labeled a murderer. Yan Shen's very presence forces Jing Qiao to relive her personal nightmare. "You cannot run from me, Xing Qiao," he declares. "We owe each other nothing," Jing Yan Shen retorts. "You have your path, and I have mine."

For two blissful years, Soryung's world revolved around her husband—until he vanished without a trace. In her search for answers, she learns the heartbreaking truth that he was never hers to begin with. But she’s not about to let him slip away, even if he is a black ops agent with a hundred faces…