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No one knows why these people are stranded here with death looming in the corner. As loneliness creeps in, it becomes all too easy to seek solace in others. But they must trust no one but themselves. Remember, the goal is to survive.

In a dangerous world teeming with monsters at every turn, the kingdoms placed their hopes in the System Users, powerful adventurers who grew stronger faster than anyone else. Among them was Novis, one of the most righteous of all. But when a quest goes horribly wrong, Novis’s system becomes infected... and his first new quest is a thirst for blood. The world isn't as simple as Novis once believed. The line between monsters and humans begins to blur, because Novis is no longer just a man. He’s a vampire... a vampire wielding the kingdom’s most powerful system.

Become a Chetamja! Turn your rage into a weapon that defends the kingdom! When young Gwiyeong loses his family in a brutal Jurchen raid, he swears to hunt down every last one of them. His skill in battle soon catches the attention of King Sejong, who offers him a chance to join Chetamja—an elite force of secret agents serving as the king’s eyes and ears in the north. Now, alongside his comrades, Gwiyeong must carry the flame of vengeance and forge it into a blade of duty that will defend the kingdom of Joseon from the shadows.

Lu Jie woke up in a world filled with scheming sects, arrogant young masters, and the mad chase for the immortal heavens. He wanted none of it. But his plan to escape the sect is interrupted by an old Alchemist's pills that heal him within moments—a magical cure. These medicines ignite the flame of curiosity to learn true magic in him, rekindling his love of discovery. Lu Jie sets out to study the immutable truths hidden within the world, and soon finds an all-new path of cultivation that could take him to the very top. Art by Kisai Entertainment

Despite devoting her body and soul to Emperor Laxus and helping him rise to power as an illegitimate son, Empress Lenisha loses her family and is cast out of the palace due to the Emperor’s paranoid suspicion that she might betray him. Now, Lenisha has only one goal: to bring him down. To do so, she chooses a new husband and ally in Kassius, a war hero brimming with fiery vitality. And so begins their tale of revenge… and perhaps love.

Junwon, a perfect man, and Ju-i, a woman who knows her abilities and charms, strike an unusual deal: they will date with one strict condition—no falling in love. What starts as a simple arrangement soon becomes complicated as unexpected feelings begin to surface. Can they stick to their promise, or will emotions get the better of them? Dive into a world where love is both the goal and the enemy, and find out if their hearts will follow the rules or break free.

All she wanted was an easy life as a noble woman. Instead, Laura Jay found herself involved with a series of drama and a number of courters. She didn't sign up for all the excitement. "Just leave me alone!"

It’s been seven years since King Heon Lee declared a marriage ban in Joseon after the death of his wife. But one day, he comes across a woman named Sorang Ye who claims she can summon the spirits of the dead. Though Sorang was lying about her spiritual powers, she now has no choice but to put on an act for the king. As the secrets behind the mysterious death of the king’s wife and Sorang’s past start unraveling, the red thread of fate becomes more entangled…

When Mimi moves from the big city to quaint Little Hollow to take over her grandmother’s café, she expects a sleepy, quiet town… but nobody warned her about the fae lurking around every corner! While it’s every bit as cozy as her grandmother described it, it is also full of magic, secrets, and ridiculously cute people. Can Mimi uncover the magical secrets hidden within Little Hollow? And will she be able to pay rent at the end of the month?

Alicia's love life is perfect in her fantasy journal, but in reality she's desperate to get her crush's attention in school. When her journal leads her to a popular upperclassman, she gains an unexpected wingman—who only has more strings to pull as feelings start to unravel in everyone around them. After all, is love ever as simple as fairytales make it seem?

Su-a, a college freshman in Creative Writing, struggles to understand and express her emotions, leaving her isolated from those around her. When she meets Taeyang, a second-year Sports Coaching student who can sense emotions through touch, their unexpected connection sparks a journey of discovery. Paired for a class assignment that involves a "date," their bond deepens. This is a story about a man who feels too much and a woman who feels too little, and their journey toward emotional growth.

After a painful breakup with her first love, Eunpyeong returns to campus still haunted by the past and burdened by a secret fantasy she’s afraid to reveal. When Nyeok, a younger guy, discovers her secret by chance, he responds with unexpected acceptance. Their bond deepens, but complications arise when another girl enters the picture, and Eunpyeong learns Nyeok has been denying their relationship. What will become of their romance, trust, and life on campus?