A collection of stories: 01. *Fun Summer Vacation* (Tanoshiii Natsu Yasumi, 楽しーい夏休み) 02. *Fun Winter Vacation* (Tanoshiii Fuyu Yasumi, 楽しーい冬休み) 03. *Souichi's Diary of Delights* (Souichi no Tanoshiii Nikki, 双一の楽しーい日記) 04. *Souichi's Home Tutor* (Souichi no Katei Houmon, 双一の家庭訪問) 05. *Mannequin Teacher* (Nuno-sei Kyoushi, 布製教師) 06. *Souichi's Birthday* (Souichi no Tanjoubi, 双一の誕生日) 07. *Souichi's Selfish Curse* (Souichi no Katte na Noroi, 双一の勝手な呪い) 08. *The Room with Four Walls* (Shijuu Kabe no Heya, 四重壁の部屋) 09. *Coffin* (Kanoke, 棺桶) 10. *Rumours* (Uwasa, 噂) Note: Nominated the Harvey Award for Best Manga in 2024.

A collection of stories: 1. *The Supernatural Transfer Student* (Chousizen Tenkousei, 超自然転校生) 2. *The Groaning Drain* (Umeku Haisuikan, うめく排水管) 3. *Blood-Bubble Bushes* (Chitamagi, 血玉樹) 4. *The Hanging Balloons* (Kubitsuri Kikyuu, 首吊り気球) 5. *House of the Marionettes* (also titled *House of Puppets*) (Ayatsuri Yashiki, あやつり屋敷) 6. *Flesh-Colored Horror* (Niku-iro no Kai, 肉色の怪) 7. *Near Miss!* (Ijou Sekkin, 異常接近) 8. *In the Soil* (also titled *Inside the Earth...*) (Tsuchi no Naka, 土の中)

Everything's been a disaster since they first met! Carter Hamilton, who bought out Ashlyn's parents' company, is as cold-blooded as she predicted. He's been nothing but sarcastic to her since she became an executive at his company, and now she's suddenly stuck covering for his private secretary! Though the other executives at Hamilton Holdings come to rely on Ashlyn for her special language skills, Carter is always angry with her. She knows what a jerk he is, but she just can't help the way she feels around him...especially when he flashes his rare smiles. Could it be love?

It started with a ring... Cesar Valverde was the man with everything -- stunning good looks, wealth and a bachelor lifestyle. But Cesar knew it would please his ailing godfather more than anything if he got married, preferably to Dixie Robinson.... Well, perhaps a temporary engagement to Dixie would be enough to please Cesar's godfather. And ended in marriage... But Cesar discovered Dixie was a beautiful, sensual virgin, and he couldn't help but make love to her. Cesar's bachelor days were over! Within a week, he was standing at the altar, and Dixie was his bride -- though unbeknown to Cesar, she was now also the mother of his child! [Taken from FictionDB] [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/80408/)

Six years ago, Judith, an aristocrat from an old, noble house, tearfully left her first love, Dan. In order to stop her stepmother from spreading rumors that Dan was an orphan from the slums and to protect his honor, she had no choice but to abandon him. Now she's twenty-five and has chosen to marry a man other than Dan. Getting married is her only chance to escape the terrible years-long abuse from her stepmother. But with the ceremony close at hand, Dan suddenly appears—she cannot believe her eyes! This is a spin-off story starring Dan, who was a side character in [The Love Child](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=59306).

**I can’t forgive his betrayal, but I love him. My strengthening feelings have finally...** When Marnie witnessed her husband, an F1 racer named Guy, cheating on her, it put an end to their once-passionate marriage. Four years later all that remains between them is hatred. However, in order to help her brother and his wife, Marnie is forced to ask Guy for financial help. He accepts on the condition that they live together. She can’t forgive his betrayal, yet she still loves him. How will she stand living under the same roof with him?

GLORY AND THE RAKE Miss Glory Sutton has two annoyances in her life. One: the precious spa she's determined to renovate keeps getting damaged by vandals. Two: Oberon, the arrogant Duke of Westfield -- the man assigned to help her find the perpetrators. Oberon has no interest in this independent, troublesome woman! And Glory couldn't be less interested in the enigmatic rogue! As they get drawn deeper into the mysteries of the spa, they too must reveal their secrets in order to uncover the truth. And then, perhaps, the legend of the waters will come true!

Can a gardener bring new life to the barren wasteland of a girl's broken heart? From Manga Reborn

HUSBAND MATERIAL? Dark hair and eyes. Shaggy brows. Stern mouth. Nice, athlete's body. Possible husband material. Too bad he wasn't interested in... What was Sarah Moore thinking? She had given up on men! Especially when the man was her new boss, Steven Blake, source of the shock she felt whenever he walked by her computer. But Steven Blake was interested in her. He had a genetic obsession with redheads -- and Sarah was definitely a redhead. But Sarah remained professional, efficient -- and quite aloof. Then he found out about those shocking reactions.... Now could he convince her he wasn't just a possible; he was a probable?

from fictiondb: Rachel Valentine is the wine buyer for the Valentine family's exclusive Bella Lucia restaurants, and her relationship with master winemaker Luc Chartier should be strictly business.... Romanced by the beautiful Alsace vineyards, and seduced by the charismatic Luc, Rebecca can't help but fall in love. But their one night of passion is followed by a shocking revelation about Luc's past. Heartbroken, Rebecca returns home -- only to discover that she is pregnant with Luc's child.

Polly, who works for a TV production company, invites the prince of Amla to a party, hoping to get a permit from him to film a program in his desert country. Sheikh Rashid is tall, handsome and far too manly. Polly approaches this imposing man, and even though it’s her first time conversing with him, he immediately shows hostility toward her. Just when she’s ready to give up, he surprises her by inviting her and her crew to his kingdom.

The Second Son of a Rural Baron, Ian Percus. One day, a love letter from the future arrived for him. 'If you fail to protect the future, the world will perish.' Along with a chilling warning, hastily scrawled by someone. **Original Novel:** [Novelpia](https://novelpia.com/novel/52791), [KyoboBook](https://ebook-product.kyobobook.co.kr/dig/epd/ebook/E000007232713), [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/66562972) **Official English:** Novelpia, [POPPYPUB](https://www.amazon.com/-/dp/B0H29BRCBC/)