Short horror stories writen by thirteen different mangaka. 1. **Anata no Hanashi** (あなたの話) \[Kanako Inuki\] 2. **Kowakute Ienai** (怖くて言えない) \[Madoka Kawaguchi\] 3. **Kabe Onna** (壁女) \[Madoka Kawaguchi\] 4. **Atashi no Osoushiki** (あたしのお葬式) \[Yoshimi Seki\] 5. **Falling Down** (フォーリング・ダウン) \[Kaoru Oohashi\] 6. **Hiyamugi** (冷や麦) \[Kei Arita\] 7. **Taro-kun no Densha** (たろくんの電車) \[Piyoko Marui\] 8. **Ame to Muchi no Hibi** (飴と鞭の日々) \[Not Osada\] 9. **Sullivan-shi Shoukogun** (サリバン氏症候群) \[Takuya Hirono\] 10. **Mayonaka no Chourei** (真夜中の朝礼) \[Kuuro\] 11. **Koisuru Jinmensou** (恋する人面瘡) \[Keiko Hirata\] 12. **Ana no Naka** (穴の中) \[Tomomi Sanjou\] 13. **Tachiyomi** (立ち読み) \[Ichirou Hirai\] 14. **Chi Nureta Yukidaruma** (血ぬられた雪だるま) \[Yumeji Tanima\]

Heroic black knight Lina can fell monsters and slay dragons with ease, but when it comes to romance, she’s still a total rookie! After dozens of dates ending in failure, she’s ready to give up on her quest of finding a husband, even if the idea of a family is an alluring one. The hitch? Marriage is a requirement for all black knights! You see, the ability to use old magic—essential for safely slaying dragons—is a rare gift, so there’s staggering pressure for black knights to pass their power on to the next generation. Worse yet, Lina’s in immediate danger without a partner to bless her armor. But it’s going to take the right person... Enter the prime minister’s aide, Joshua Granwell, a handsome and talented white mage who’s a perfect match for her mana. He’d make the ideal spouse for Lina—except she does not want to marry a noble. A contractual marriage might save Lina’s life, but surviving the marriage hereafter will be a challenge all its own! [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n1970hi/) Original Web Serialization