The Hourglass bridges the time period between Orochi no Kishi Book 1 and Orochi no Yaiba Book 2 (in progress) in the Yaoi-Revolution novel series. Riding at midnight across the oppressive heat of the Great Salt Flats, Sadao interrupts his mechanic in the garage who is welding in the nude again (with proper safety leathers, of course) and takes him on a moonlight ride up to a cooler mountainside hotspring for a 'break.' Wet, steamy and dreamlike, this encounter soon resonates of something much more powerful and symbolic of the coming time when both men will be forced apart to yearn for a distant reunion.

Outwards I In a dry inhospitable future world, the privileged live in big cities while the outsiders are forced to fight for a piece of bread in the desert. Mark Koch, a weapons builder and trafficker lives on the outside in a place known as The Colony within the rusty hull of a buried aircraft carrier. Tough and arrogant, he enjoys his position and free ways with the Colony women until one day he comes upon a stranger collapsed in the sand (Stefan). He takes this young man into the infirmary where he notices a striking tattoo on his cheek – a tribal design that marks this mysterious wanderer as a murderous renegade. Outwards II As Mark's relationship with Stefan heats up, the colony residents begin to notice not all men are being treated equal in Mark's eyes. Jealousy erupts as Mark's followers pressure him into putting Stefan to the test. Can this man be trusted to handle a high-risk delivery of weapons to the City? or will Mark and Stefan's troubled pasts with the privileged sect put them all in danger?

From Seven Seas: Brian De Bois Guilbert, villain in Sir Walter Scott’s *Ivanhoe*, returns as the doomed hero in this thrilling sequel to the classic work. After a brutal death at the hands of Sir Ivanhoe, Brian is reborn as Ravenskull, undead walker of the Shadow World, cursed by an impossible love. To save himself and the woman he loves, he must embark on a perilous journey to the East, facing all manners of monsters, black magic, and evil assassins!

From Tokyopop: High school senior Herman is out to prove to his old teammates that he's responsible enough to lead a rowing crew to victory in this year's eagerly anticipated inter-school regatta. However, Herman's attraction to hunky teammate Mar may throw his well-laid plans out the window. And it doesn't help that Mar is in a relationship with his best friend's sister. Can Herman keep his feelings in check until after the regatta? Or will this doom his crew before they even get a chance to hit the water? Note: Unavailable to due Tokyopop being dead in the USA and the artist has not released it herself online or as a sidestory.

A cryptic dream, a forbidden summoning, and the day that will change their lives forever… Cecero is a 16-year-old wizard in training who lives in the country of Grandome; The heart and soul of the mystic realm. He lives in a dorm with his best friend, Sheko (who is possessed by a demon and...reeeally wants a girlfriend LOL), swooned over countless female admirers (who have a very hard time keeping their hands to themselves), and is the son and apprentice of the greatest sorceress in history! His is a life of security, privilege, and wizardry-induced mayhem. But last night a woman appeared to Cecero in a dream and delivered a message to him; “Today’s the day she’ll give you your gift…You’ll finally prove to her that you’re ready.” When he awoke he knew today would be different. What he didn’t know was that after this horrifying day, his life and the lives of his loved ones would be forever changed, and an unthinkable chain of events would soon take place; Events that will challenge their abilities, warp their realities, and threaten everything they hold sacred.

"School Memories" by Sharean Morishita is a powerful and thought-provoking manga that explores the impact of bullying and the importance of compassion. This all-ages webcomic follows the lives of two school students, Colton, the class clown and Echo, the school new girl who has been a victim of bullying at every new school she has attended. When Colton's well-intentioned joke goes wrong, he realizes the impact his actions can have on others and begins to understand the importance of empathy and kindness. With stunning illustrations and a touching story, "School Memories" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the power of empathy and compassion. Sharean Morishita's manga provides a powerful message that will leave you inspired and uplifted, and serves as a reminder of the impact our words and actions can have on others. Get your copy today and join Colton and Echo on their journey of self-discovery and growth.

Dante Alfonse is a promising boxer who’s more than capable of taking on any opponent, inside or outside of the ring. Whether it’s a bully in his neighborhood or even stopping a robbery, he’s quick to step in and hold down his city. Of course, when your name means “to endure," being an unstoppable force for good comes naturally! But sometimes, good deeds attract unwanted attention… Such is the case when Dante tries to defend his friend and mentor, Ben, from being killed by the worst person imaginable: the Devil himself! Now targeted by the forces of evil for his interference, Dante must use the knowledge his mentor left him and hone his newfound spiritual powers, not only to save his own life but to destroy the Devil before more lives are ruined. To his surprise, he’s not alone. A centuries-long feud between Heaven and Hell begins to surface in the Mortal World, and both sides have their reasons for wanting Dante on their side of the fight. Caught in the crossfire, he’ll have to figure out which side he’s on, uncover the truth surrounding his mentor’s mysterious past, and ultimately show the afterlife what it really means to have soul!