At a young age, Durua Valrose realizes that she’s been reincarnated as the villainess of a novel who is destined to die at the hands of the male protagonist, Nocturne Edgar. Determined to change her fate, she tries to befriend Nocturne, but little does she know that he is the only living black mage who can hear, sense, and even control people’s thoughts and emotions. To Nocturne, Durua is an enigma. She is the first person that he’s encountered who is not susceptible to his magic, a fact that makes him feel both intrigued and intimidated at the same time. The two form a strained friendship, but Durua has no idea whether the story is changing for better or worse. Will she be able to rewrite her ending and escape death? (Source: Tappytoon)

1526 AD—China is ruled by the Great Ming Empire. Though the empire flourishes, the winds of the new emperor’s political purge are sweeping over the land, and turmoil is brewing. With the decimation of her comrades, Shao Jun has become China’s last Assassin. After escaping to Europe, she has now returned alone to her homeland. Her purpose: vengeance! (Source: VIZ Media)

"There was still so much I wanted to do..." A young woman dies in a fire at work and is reborn in another world as a black witch. Her new master, a talking black cat, tells her that black witches have powers capable of changing the world. But this witch has her own dream—to operate a boarding house that welcomes any and all kinds of guests! (Source: Manga Up! Global) *Note: Chapter count includes two volume-bonus chapters.*

Sting may look harmless and naive, but he's really an excellent fighter and a wannabe bounty hunter in the futuristic Wild West. When he comes across a notice that advertises a reward for the criminal outfit named Gold Romany, he decides that capturing the all-girl gang of bad guys is his ticket to fame and fortune! Filled with a colorful cast of unforgettable characters--Chuck Black, Maria Lopez and Leanne "Fast Sword" McDuff--Min-Seo Park has created one wild tumbleweed tale filled with adventure galore and plenty of shotgun action! (Source: TOKYOPOP)

Stuck in a loveless engagement with the crown prince and tired of living in the violent capital city, Violet Hale wanted a way out of her miserable life. Enter the enigmatic archduke Cedric Etchell, who breaks off her engagement and agrees to a contractual marriage with her as thanks for saving his estate. Determined to make it on her own once the contract ends, Violet starts her own business. Love isn't in the plan, but could the archduke make this self-made lady have a change of heart? (Source: Tapas) *Note: Includes two extra chapters.*

Everyone dreams about being the next J-Pop Idol! Best friends Mika, Kay, and Naomi win a nationwide singing contest, setting them on their way to stardom. But only Mika is offered a recording contract, and if she takes this chance to pursue her love for music, her friendship with Kay might be finished! And when Mika meets Ken--her boy-band idol growing up--she might have found more than just a music producer who promises to make her a household name. But it isn't long before she discovers that Ken is paying his own price for his love of music... (Source: TOKYOPOP)

Ba Song is the hotshot cop who’s been handed an open-and-shut case: the suicide of a young woman. Except… who commits suicide by stabbing their own body and strangling themself? There's only one man who can help him with this mystery — Bo Shan, the renowned forensic pathologist with a severe and cold personality. What's more, his body produces bioelectricity, allowing him to acutely sense bodily injury with his touch. There's an electric current between them, and each touch sizzles with energy... (Source: Tapas)

*“Let the Survival Game Begin!”* Designated as a disruptive species in the universe’s ecology, humanity must now participate in the ‘league’ under the watchful eye of the universal administrators. Jae-Hui Jin, sent back in time during the final stage of the game, arrives at one conclusion - only Sion Kang has the power to lead humanity to victory. (Source: WEBTOON)

I am dying to have a Class S Skill! [You have received a Class S Skill.] [However, you will die if you use the Skill.] …I didn’t mean it literally. **Original Novel**: [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/52822434), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?productNo=3962389), [Ridibooks](https://ridibooks.com/books/2065017814), [Munpia](https://novel.munpia.com/130581), [Joara](https://www.joara.com/book/1376659) **Official Translations:** English

Leticia, a daughter of a duke, has her reasons for trying to get her engagement to a prince ended. She successfully achieves her goal, and the prince declares their engagement over. She believes all is good, until one day, the memories of her past life as a nurse suddenly come back! Because in her past life she had such a grueling job, in her new life, she wants to take it easy enjoying her favorite alcoholic beverages. She starts living in the countryside, hoping for an easy life, but she gets mixed up in one problem after another. A fantasy about a young lady who just wants a simple life, but is forced to run around trying to get the laid-back life she dreams about! *Source: Alpha Manga*

A negligent mother, an affair, a broken family, domestic abuse, and drugs are among the subjects in these Goth short stories that revolve around the lives of teenagers with complicated problems. (Source: TOKYOPOP)

From fresh haircuts to flashy new uniforms, there's always something brewing at Café LycoReco in this official comic anthology! (Source: Yen Press)