Second and last part of the short stories collection that expand the world and characters from *The Ancient Magus’ Bride* manga. The world of The Ancient Magus’ Bride is bigger than Elias and Chise, and many are the folk and spirits who cross their lives’ path. Their tales are woven into a tapestry, words like silver yarn, twining together emotions and warmth. Held within these pages are new stories of Kore Yamazaki’s fantastic Britain, penned by the author herself and a star-studded lineup of Japanese authors. From the story of a very strange brownie to gangsters and dragon eggs, and a mage who finds a clutch of magical silkworms, let this spell-binding collection return you to the hidden corners of a beloved fantasy world.

Be brave! In order to continue the hotel chain her father bankrupted, Opal has been forced to seek outside financial support. She gathers her resolve and approaches the owner of an international hotel chain, Domenic, to make her case. Even though he is an infamous playboy, Domenic is widely respected in the hotel business. While he seems interested, he says things like "Will your lips taste as good as you look?" He's interested in her, not her business! What's more, there's one condition for his financial support: that she becomes his bride....

“Ms．Brown Rat”—that’s what Philly’s idol of a boss, Damien, has contemptuously nicknamed her． Even knowing that her boss would never be interested in her quiet and dorky self, she is still hurt by this name. Nonetheless, Damien has a passionate eye on her while she is wearing a Cleopatra costume at a masked ball, and they end up making love. The next day, he still doesn’t know that Cleopatra from the party is Philly, and he selects her to join him on a big project. Now they are flying to the Gold Coast on their own… [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/52028/)

Returning to the Mysterious Era features a boy who can time-travel back to the past using old relics. The twist? He’s stuck in the body of the relic’s owner. After a near-death experience, Cassius unlocks his ability to travel to the past in the body of Li Wei, a member of the Wind Elephant Sect. Li Wei was a coward who lived a life of regrets up until the day the entire Wind Elephant Sect was murdered. As Cassius relives Li Wei’s past, he makes different decisions to show Li Wei a different kind of future. By living out the ups and downs of Li Wei’s life, Cassius is introduced to the world of Covert Martial Arts, ties that run closer than blood, and supernatural forces. Crossing the line between the ordinary and supernatural, he realizes there’s no way back. New friends and enemies slowly integrate into his reality. Now, he must uncover the secrets of Covert Martial Arts and get stronger to survive. --- Collect legendary antiques and return to an era of mysterious martial arts! From the moment his hidden powers awakened, Cassius knew he was no longer ordinary... [Legendary Antique: Wind Elephant Ivory Pendant] Seventy years ago at the Wind Elephant Sect's Youth Training Camp in Beiliu County of the Hongli Federation… "Liwei, you coward! On the day your sister met a tragic end, you trembled in a corner! On the night of the massacre, you shamefully fled! During those long years of revenge, you missed one opportunity after another! Now, let me teach you what courage is. Let me show you how to turn suffering into your own strength! I hope that when you finally sever your enemy's head, you remember this: You are a true man who stands tall and proud!" In the mysterious era, there are hidden legends. In the sealed land of the Mist Continent, there are countless glorious ancient fables wailing to the wind in the ruins. I will witness the legends you lost in the fog. The knights in the sky, the ghosts in the desert, and the rats in the mud. My sword points where the light is, and where the bullets scatter, flowers will bloom. The winds of history will eventually blow away the trash from the graves of time. [Original Novel](https://www.qidian.com/book/1033050151/) **Official English:** [Webnovel](https://www.webnovel.com/book/i-can-return-to-the-age-of-mysterious_23523223806341705), WuxiaWorld

from fictiondb: Seduced for revenge, taken for pleasure! When Alexander Koutoufides seduced the young Saskia Prentice it was for revenge! Now she is back and Alex decides to finish what he started...for pleasure! Saskia cannot forgive the sexy Greek who nearly stole her innocence, or forget the stormy passion they shared! She knows Alex wants her, his ruthless reputation confirms that he will have her. The only uncertainty is...how long can she resist him?

He's the father of her child... Alexandra Hammond leaves Crete secretly pregnant with her Greek lover's baby! She'll always remember Nick Santos's steamy lovemaking, as she makes a new life for herself and their son in Australia.... And now he's her boss! Brought to Sydney by business, Nick's now a ruthless tycoon. But working with Alexandra reawakens their passion. She knows she can't keep their son hidden for much longer -- what will Nick do when he finds out...? Greek Tycoons -- they're the men who have everything -- except brides...

Collection of One Piece doujinshi from different artists. Covers illustrator: SARUYA Hachi **2004 Vol 1**: • *水の中の内面と外面* by SARUYA Hachi • *メモのようなもの* by YAMANAKA Hiko • *ANXIOUS* by SOUREI Naruto • *おしおきＤＸ* by Munta • *My Love Approach* (マイ ラブ アプローチ) by SAOTOME Kagura • *呼吸* by Tee2BOOKS • *joke* by 139 • *恋花火* by OOTSUKI Kurumi • *きみと花火* by OOTSUKI Kurumi • *甘い関係* by Tsukudani • *junior sweet* by Tsukudani • *ウルウルの実* by AJIMIYA Makoto • *いつかバターにかわるまで* by AMAGAKURE Gido • *ロロノアくんの恋人* by Munta • *その時、その心理。* by SOMEYA Rui • *オレンジデイズ ～若葉の頃～* by TOKUNAGA Mako • *オレンジデイズ ～新緑の頃～* by TOKUNAGA Mako **2005 Vol 2**: • *高レベル代償　affaire de coear* by SARUYA Hachi • *とても、短い思い出のはなし。* by TOKUNAGA Mako • *二刀流サンジ* by AMAGAKURE Gido • *いつか* by 139 • *高き空の峰* by ESUKI Chizuru • *水上の都* by HANAMURA Touko • *SUnny Sunny Day！* by FUJIKI Aya • *Honey*Honey* (ハニー＊ハニー) by AJIMIYA Makoto • *そして議題は王子様の乗り物について。* by SOMEYA Rui • *隣人に光が射す時* by NATSUME Kokoro • *ふられてBANZAI* by Munta • *闇も光も 光も闇も（小説)* by Ajirou & NATSUME Kokoro • *ラブ イズ ゴーヤ(1)～(7)* by Koinu • *君を待つ間* by OOTSUKI Kurumi • *おかしな二人* by OREYOSHI Furota • *あり日の昼下がり* by FUJISAKI Ichiko • [color=blue]*Moshimo Den-Den Mushi ga Terebi Denwa dattara*[/color] (もしも電伝虫がテレビ電話だったら…) by HAGA Inochi: A hilarious spoof on the train journey to Enis Lobby. Plus Zoro reveals his mushy side after a fight (sort of 😉 ) • *無題* by HAGA Inochi • *君が好き* by MITSUKI Nao **2006 Vol 3**: • [color=blue]*A Kiss Coram Populo*[/color] (遮る一双の先に) by SARUYA Hachi • *恋の絆創膏* by SOMEYA Rui • *ペットは決して話さない* by TOKUNAGA Mako • *火葬* by AMAGAKURE Gido • *夢紀行* by Munta • *役立たずな男* by 139 • *ウヨキョクセツ* by Tee2BOOKS • *空* by ESUKI Chizuru • [color=blue]*Midnight Sun*[/color] (ミッドナイト・サン) by Yamato: Zoro and Sanji make a bet involving a bottle of wine. (Later reprinted in volume 2 of [Ichioku Size](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=93843); scanlated from this version) • *Gear 2 na ZS* (ギア2なZS) by HAGA Inochi • *手紙* by HANAMURA Touko • *バスルームDE乾杯☆* by AJIMIYA Makoto • *続く終わりはない* by Ajirou (cuts: YAMADA Nichoume) • *ばら色の指先* by NATSUME Kokoro • *夏恋* by Tsukudani • *夏の魔物* by SOUREI Naruto * Note: [color=blue]blue[/color] = scanlated

Sheikh Khaled Al-Ateeq has asked Sapphire Clemenger to design the wedding gown of his intended bride. But there's more to Khaled's deal than meets the eye: Sapphy must accompany him to his desert palace, and she's forbidden to meet the bride-to-be. How strange when she's told the bridal gown's measurements are her own.... Sapphy realizes that she's been stolen by the sheikh--because she's his chosen wife!

Innocent at His Majesty's beck and call! She fled from her fairy-tale lifestyle when she'd discovered it was built on lies. Now naive Emily Balfour is struggling to make ends meet. Prince Luis Cordoba instantly recognizes the Balfour heiress -- the only woman who didn't fall at his feet! Penniless Emily can't refuse the offer of a roof over her head -- even knowing she'll be sharing the playboy's bed! Whisked away to his royal kingdom, inexperienced Emily is no match for Luis's potent sexuality. But her heart is warning her not to become just another notch on his regal bedpost! [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/106343/)