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Almark was born as the son of a mercenary in the war-torn northern land. With the pride of being his father’s son, he embarked on a long journey to the Nork Academy of Magic in the South, determined to become a magician――.

After devoting his life to the crime organization, Glory Club, Peter retires his status as a legendary killer and spends his remaining days running a quiet used bookstore. But after being ambushed and nearly killed one day by the very organization he dedicated his life to, Peter finds his body magically reverted back to its teenage years. Now that Peter was back to his peak physique, he sets out to settle the score with Glory Club.

First-year Gilsu Lee transfers schools to run from the bullying and violence. And the new place seems almost perfect. Everyone in his class is friendly and kind, and no one is bullying anybody. Violence? No, we don’t do anything like that in this school. That’s what the “Arena” is for. Don’t forget, Gilsu. What happens in the ring stays in the ring!

Sienna has never been great at making friends. But it’s a new year and a new school, and she’s not going to repeat the mistakes of the past! She’s going to make whole new mistakes as she crashes headfirst into the most popular ice king at school, Ian. The famous student keeps himself closed off from others, but Sienna’s unorthodox methods of making friends will give him more than one heart attack…and maybe…a crush?

When Brian’s family moves into a new house, he’s excited for a fresh start and a new life. He’s not excited to find the house is haunted by Cam, a ghost boy his own age. He’s even less thrilled when Cam decides they're going to be best friends, and proceeds to interfere in every aspect of his life. But as Cam’s interference gets more and more extreme, Brian realized that Cam isn’t trying to be part of his life—he’s trying to steal it.

Ariana, born into a politically arranged marriage, was nothing more than a tool, used and abused by her family her entire life. On her 28th birthday, she was tragically killed, yearning for a love that never came. Perhaps out of pity, a mysterious force sent her back to when she was 16. Reflecting on her painful past, she makes a vow: "I shall beg for love no longer. I will never love nor be loved again."

“Why a supporting character instead of the main character?! And out of all supporting characters, why must I be this girl…” When she came to, she was in the middle of the novel, [Empress Rosalynne], as the supporting priest character, “Elena”. Moreover, the story starts right after Elena messed up a holy ritual and she was treated awfully by everyone around her… “There’s only one way to get out of this! I have to become the tutor of the Emperor’s little brother, Duke Levi!” Elena thought she could watch over the protagonist of the story, Rosalynne, as the events of the story unfolded at the imperial court, but something was wrong. “Equality between commoners and me, a noble? You better watch yourself!” The protagonist she had admired so much was a villainess that discriminated against others based on their social status. “I won’t be able to stand it if everything ends up the way she wants!” And so, Elena resolves to change how the story unfolds. Can she rise from her role as a supporting character and claim the position of protagonist?!

In middle school, Cheol Im was a living legend for his fighting prowess. Years later, he learns that his childhood friend from the orphanage, Sol Kim, was bullied to death. Determined to get revenge, Cheol returns to school. But his plans take an unexpected turn when Ha-yun Seo, a fellow orphan who was like a sister to him, is assigned as a teacher at that very same school. Now, Cheol is forced to choose between his thirst for revenge and his loyalty to the person who once protected him. This series contains themes regarding bullying, harassment, suicide and graphic violence that may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help at Crisis Text Line (http://crisistextline.org/).

Donnie Ali's shiny reputation is soiled the night he kissed an android, for romantic relationships with droids are deemed too dangerous and forbidden. But after his press release, another potential scandal emerges when he saves Jensen, a man on the run from an unknown assailant. Now living under the same roof, and paparazzi on every corner, could this romance be even more disastrous than his first?

In 2200, with humanity\'s declining birthrate, Japan became a cat country. High school girl Mugishima-san lives with her cat Sora. The town they live in is especially full of cats, who have all learned to speak Japanese and have Opinions. A slow, happy, kitty slice of life comedy.

Akihiko Shiraishi has it all: perfect grades, a talent for sports, and a charismatic smile. In reality, however, he's an awkward mess doing his best to meet expectations. To top it off, he's forced to compete with Harumi Kurose, a young prodigy from a rival school. Harumi is known to be cold and intimidating, so when their paths cross, Akihiko learns he may not the only one putting up a façade. Could their relationship bloom into something more?

Serious Ann has no love life, instead choosing to focus on her career as a graphic designer. But when a project brings her into happy-go-lucky Libby's bar, will that change?