What is the difference between the human world and the nightmare world, in which the supernatural becomes real and reality the echo of a far away dream? Only Kuki, the weird roaming doctor, who can treat the most mysterious illnesses, could answer that question, but he is focused on his research, investigating on the disappearance of the turtle nation and on the coming of the tide that will soon submerge Japan. So it begins his trip discovering the tales from the Far East.

Paid to be his housekeeper or to warm his bed? An afternoon at the races laced with champagne and women is just another event for Ethan Cartwright, until very ordinary Daisy Donohue catches his eye. Daisy knows to keep her head down and to stay invisible amongst the throngs of designer-clad socialites. But ruthless Ethan is intrigued by the drab assistant, and can't resist one passionate embrace! Daisy is devastated to be fired for a kiss. She needs her job! That's where Ethan comes in. He has a new role in mind: Housekeeper by day, bedmate by night?

With the help of everyone who loves manga, manga culture has blossomed. But now the manga industry is suffering from piracy. We need your help. Please read this manga, and let's create the future of manga together! (Source: CODA, translated)

It's the Meiji Era in Japan, a time of unrest and civil war. The people of Aizu have been defeated and their way of life is threatened. Their only hope for survival lies in… America? Read this deep and thoughtful story about what it means to try to keep your culture in a new place full of people who don't understand it. (Source: Mangamo)

Ria is mistaken for her cousin, kidnapped and taken to Greece by a man named Dimitrios. His fierce rage overwhelms her, but then so does his even fiercer kiss. Is there any chance such a rocky beginning could become the foundation of a beautiful love? (Source: Harlequin)

When a couple full of excitement learns their daughter might be autistic, some of their feelings start to change. Even if they know all this means is that she'll develop differently than other children, it's not easy to watch the future and family they'd envisioned crumble. But in this story based on the author's real-life experiences raising an autistic child, family love can overcome anything! (Source: Yen Press)

"You killed Chikage!"—is the last thing university student Ako expected to hear at her childhood friend's funeral. She's told that by sharing the accursed legend from her village about the “Demon,” she has brought about a curse. That must be a lie…but then why is Chikage's corpse all unnaturally mangled? And when one tragedy after another occurs, each more supernatural than the last, Ako is physically and mentally pushed to the brink. Is this truly an unfortunate series of events, or is there something else at play…? (Source: Yen Press)

Traveling to another world, either by accident, magic summoning, death, cruel twist of fate, on a research assignment, or just on vacation, means dealing with a whole lot of change all at once. In this compilation, the authors of the SAKKA KEIHAN writing circle explore the ins and outs of what to expect when you’ve been transported to another plane of existence. Six different short stories cover the authors’ ruminations on how to get by in these other worlds, whether you’re headed over voluntarily or finding yourself just trying to survive. You’ll probably want to bring a towel; things are going to get slimy. Don’t think it’ll save you from a fireball, however.

A collection of short stories, including one about a girl who cheats on her boyfriend with his best friend...

A collection of short stories.

Anna has a secret. Behind the media's portrayal of her glamorous sex life of one-night stands with Hollywood hotties, she's just a popular model with a normal, plain life. However, her reputation perpetuates the myth, and there seems to be no end to men craving for one night with the supermodel. Greek business tycoon Damon Kouvaris is one such man. Anna curtly shoots him down, but a few days later she learns what happens when you make light of a Greek man's pride. Unless she agrees to go to dinner with him, it could mean trouble for the charity funds she's working hard to build. (Source: Renta!)