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21 Results for "Short Stories"
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USD 1.49 / 149pt"Back then, we were young. We merely wandered the planet, not knowing what it meant to love, to be." Wait? Is this one of those "second chance love letters" that everyone's talking about?
Just three months into Sayuki's marriage, tragedy struck. When she comes home early one day, she hears her husband and another woman speaking sweet nothings to each other in their bedroom. Without a moment's hesitation, Sayuki files for divorce and decides to have a fresh start, giving up on love and marriage. A few years pass and a guy at work starts talking her up. But before she has time to worry about him, she begins receiving love poems from her ex-husband! What happened, and why is he suddenly trying to act all romantic?! -
USD 1.99 / 199ptWe weren't supposed to end up like this...
Marriage can change a person. But those changes can also mean new arguments, a loss of respect for your partner, and sometimes, the ultimate betrayal -- an extramarital affair. Introducing a collection of tales depicting marriages on the brink of crumbling and women seeking revenge on their cheating, good-for-nothing husbands. -
USD 1.49 / 149ptContent Warning: this title contains material that may be distressing for some readers. Mashiro has been the target of bullying ever since he started high school. He tries his best to deal with the physical and emotional torment, but his days turn even darker when his younger sister, the only family in his life, goes missing. Discovering that the bullies are involved in her disappearance, Mashiro finds a personal revenge service called "Rental Murderers" and seeks their help to get even. However, he is unable to contact them after he pays their fee using all the money he has saved up for his sister's college fund and assumes he has been scammed. Pushed to his breaking point, Mashiro attempts to end his life but is luckily saved by an unknown woman named Kiyoka who suddenly appears. She claims to be an agent sent by Rental Murderers, and...thus begins an epic journey of revenge! -
USD 1.49 / 149pt ~ USD 1.99 / 199ptSawako Saito's been married for five years, with a kid nowhere in sight. Her mother-in-law pressures her about giving her a grandchild, but her husband constantly turns her down in the bedroom. Sure, he has ED, but can't take it anymore. One day, Hasegawa, the hottest guy at her office, invites her for a little fun behind her husband's back. In her confusion, her mind starts to wander and entertain the thought of an affair with Hasegawa. When she gets home, her husband surprises her with a cake. Turns out she had forgotten it was their fifth wedding anniversary. Ashamed for even slightly being tempted by Hasegawa's invitation, Sawako vows to make things work out with her husband. However, her resolve is short-lived as she discovers some shocking photos on her husband's computer. Why are they mixed in with the couple's photo albums? And more importantly, who exactly did Sawako marry...? -
USD 0.99 / 99pt ~ USD 1.99 / 199ptIf I could live again, I'd like to be a cat...independent and not bound by the obsessive desire for human affection. And so, the dog's wish was granted. But before long, misfortune strikes and he stumbles into a river. When hope is all but lost, Miki rushes to his rescue. Moved by her kindness, he decides to dedicate his life to bringing her joy... only to find out that she's a dog person. Refusing to give up, he then vows to become Miki's new dependable "canine"!
-A collection of peculiar yet heartwarming short stories depicting the bond between "cat" and human. -
USD 1.49 / 149pt ~ USD 1.99 / 199ptRyo, 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. -
USD 2.29 / 229pt1945, Tokushima. Yodono's a cameraman visiting the base to photograph the special unit pilots. He's photographing them with only one motif in mind: "Young and admirable soldiers." During his time seeking to photograph that, one soldier in particular catches his eye. Shizuma Tanaka, flight petty officer first class, always smiles when looking through the lens. One night, Shizuma comes to talk with Yodono. Conversations progress beyond the camera, and Shizuma directly asks, "Would you try doing this to me?" The two know that they can't be doing this, but continue to feel themselves draw closer to one another in this first chapter to a series of various characters in various places, navigating the complicated space of the military during World War 2.
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USD 1.99 / 199ptHave you ever been canceled online or experienced other trouble on social media? When a blogger mom comes under fire due to false rumors, she ends up becoming the target of libel. Not knowing what to do, she goes to a free lawyer consultation. The lawyer she meets is supposedly great with cases related to social media, but seems very eccentric... Can he really help? In today's world, anyone could easily become a victim, or an offender. Whichever side, you might one day find yourself involved in a legal request for information disclosure or libel suit! It's not just someone else's problem! -
Dream Fossil is a collection of 15 short stories by critically hailed anime auteur Satoshi Kon. The stories were serialized in a variety of magazines in the 1980s and provide a rare glimpse into the early stages of Kon's uniquely compelling style of storytelling. Buds of dreamlike themes and imaginative worldviews that would blossom in Kon's later animated works are readily apparent in flights of fancy anchored by knowing, empathetic portrayals of human nature. -
Hop in for an amazing tour of Hiro Mashima's imagination-with eight exciting rides to choose from! You can read the story that birthed Fairy Tail, go on a fun journey with Plue, and meet all-new friends and foes! * MAGICIAN: In order to save the Magician's Club at his school, Aoi, the club president, must put his small-time illusions aside and rescue the principal's dog! But when a mysterious group appears, Aoi taps into his true magical powers! * FAIRY TALE: A national treasure's been stolen and the magical world of faeries is in an uproar! The Fire Prince Silva may not get along with the Water girl, El, but they'll have to overcome their differences to confront an evil witch! * COCONA: Taking her pet cat along for the journey, Cocona's about to give up being the Princess of Devils for one shot at love...with a human! * PLUE'S ADVENTURE II: Plue's beloved candy has gone missing! (To Plue, it's a big deal.) Choose your path to solve this mystery! * BAD BOY'S SONG: With high school graduation only three months away, four best friends reflect on their boring school life and vow to leave an awesome legacy behind! * MP: Elena is learning magic, and needs one very special book to become a pro. Too bad she's not the only one after it, and her clumsy buddy Bomb isn't much help! * XMAS HEARTS: Santa Strat is a Christmas hater, and he plans to skip the holidays and feast on cake yet again. Or he did...until someone stole all the cakes! Now he's looking for payback! * COMBO SQUAD: Despite his job as a hero, Mafuyu Mitsurugi is more of a zero. In a last ditch effort, his boss teams him up with a beautiful girl and a surly brute. And they just might save the day! -
USD 0.45 / 45pt ~ USD 1.99 / 199ptParasites: shape-shifting aliens whose only purpose is to assimilate with and consume the human race... but do these monsters have a different side? A parasite becomes a prince to save his romance-obsessed female host from a dangerous stalker. Another hosts a cooking show, in which the real monsters are revealed. These and 13 more stories, from some of the greatest shojo manga artists alive today, together make up a chilling, funny, and entertaining tribute to one of manga's horror classics! -
In a tale as epic as Noragami, sometimes details get overlooked, like how do shinki normally find employment? Is Yato ever useful? What happens when a god is targeted by a serial killer? Find the answers to these questions and more in this collection of short stories from Noragami creator Adachitoka! -
USD 0.99 / 99pt ~ USD 1.99 / 199ptThe manga megahit Attack on Titan, reinterpreted by some of comics' top talent! Featuring original stories by a long roster of comic superstars such as Scott Snyder (Batman, American Vampire), Gail Simone (Batgirl), Michael Avon Oeming (Powers), Paolo Rivera (Daredevil, Amazing Spider-Man), Cameron Stewart (Fight Club 2, Batgirl) and Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl)! This unprecedented, full-color collaboration between East and West will be released first in English, making it indispensable for Attack on Titan fans and curious comic fans. -
They look like us. They feed on us. They're parasites - alien creatures with one directive: take human form via a host and destroy the human race from within. First seen in Hiroshi Iwaaki's classic science fiction horror manga Parasyte, these terrifying creatures are revisited and reinvented in 12 brand-new stories drawn by some of today's greatest shonen and seinen manga artists. But no matter who they choose as their hosts - from militia men to the seemingly sweet elderly - one thing is for certain: no one is safe from the parasites... -
Chapter Complete #1-80
Amu's beloved Guardians Characters finally nab the spotlight in this new Shugo Chara series! Ran, Miki, and Su explore holidays, exercise, bears, cooking, painting, and more character changes than you can count in these hilarious and lighthearted short stories, told in the vertical 4koma (4panel) comic strip format. Includes special extras after the story! -
A mentally troubled elder friend in the neighborhood, a 27-year-old in yumekawa fashion, a concept cafe staff member, a lucky sacrifice, a roommate turned into a shellfish, and an artificial life exploring things. A collection of short stories bundling seven stories of destiny.
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USD 1.49 / 149pt"I got myself fired in the fall of my 33rd year."
Six years into marriage, Mai Murata is now raising two young children while both she and her husband work full-time. Her colleagues often say she's "living the dream," but in reality she's struggling to handle work on top of doing all the childcare on her own, and it feels like she's constantly apologizing: to her boss, to the daycare center, and on and on. Amidst all this, she happens to try out a virtual flea market app and finds an amazing deal that makes her day... and leaves her chasing that same high again and again until it's all she can think about.
Addiction can happen to anyone, even you. This tale explores one person's struggle to escape that insatiable, unstoppable need and find genuine fulfillment. -
USD 1.00 / 100pt ~ USD 1.20 / 120pt"You wanna get married?" I'm Ito, and my boyfriend Daisuke suddenly proposed to me! We've been together for 8 years and have been living together for 3; finally, it's my turn to walk down the aisle! But it didn't take long for the excitement to wane and my worries to set in. He doesn't rinse the dishes no matter how many times I tell him, he leaves his dirty clothes on the floor, and he's ALWAYS on his phone. Did I mention we never have sex, too? Will I truly be happy marrying him like this? It's hard for me to say what's on my mind to him, but I don't have the energy to start a relationship from scratch with someone new. With these thoughts swirling in my mind, Dai and I go on a long-awaited date and find ourselves at a mysterious shop called Cafe Untye. I drink the tea that's chosen for me and the words, "I don't want to get married!", pop out of me?! What the...?! My mouth just moved on its own...?!
Cafe Untye is a peculiar place one can reach only when a "tie" leads you there. This title is a collection of enchanting stories intricately woven through the bonds of individuals who visit the cafe. -
USD 1.99 / 199ptWhat would you do if you discovered someone at your work was having an affair? Perhaps you'd choose to leave the matter alone because it's not really any of your business. However, if left unchecked, that may all change in an instant.
Has an affair at your workplace gotten out of hand? Is it hindering your job and making the work environment suffocating? If so, that may be a job for Rei Saegusa, the cool and sophisticated breakup specialist at Affair Enders. Who will be Rei's target next? -
USD 1.49 / 149pt"I got my happy ending after marriage! Or so I thought..." Three ladies who went to the same school together admit they have dated nothing but losers. Miraculously, they have all gotten married, but marriage was not the goal. A controlling husband, an overbearing husband, and a mama's boy... with these marital problems, where will they go from here?! -
USD 3.14 / 314pt ~ USD 10.99 / 1,099ptRyo, 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.
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