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In the midst of the forest stands a towering home that instills dread in young hearts as it groans and casts menacing silhouettes. A singular figure and a multitude of spectral entities dwell within its walls. Bonus Short Story: Chapter One: The Locked Chamber.

The first volume, titled "Winter's Tale," transports readers to England during the late 19th century. Here, we meet Grace King, the daughter of a declining Marquis and the mistress of Count Arthur Roland. After her untimely and mysterious death, her sons Linus and Lawrence are placed in the custody of their father, Earl Roland, who has a sick wife, Anna, and other children. Despite his father's care, Linus is deeply suspicious of the Roland family's involvement in his mother's death and embarks on a solitary investigation. The second volume, "Spring's Paean," introduces readers to Rachel Brennan, who is hired by the Roland family as the governess for their children. Over time, the children begin to warm up to Rachel, except for the second son, William. Will Rachel's efforts be enough to win over William as well? The subsequent volumes in the series continue the story, taking readers on a journey through the seasons and the twists and turns of the family's secrets.

Living together with her boyfriend Teppei, Hina is a 23-year-old who is deeply in love with him. However, the couple has differing views when it comes to taking a bath. Teppei prefers that Hina bathes daily, while Hina finds it a hassle to do so. Consequently, Teppei devises different tactics to convince his girlfriend to join him in the bathtub, resulting in them creating beautiful and bubbly memories together.

Gabai Granny is based on the bestseller Saga no Gabai Baachan, which is penned by comedian Shimada Yoshichi as he recounts his childhood memories of growing up under the care of his grandmother. This is the story of a young boy, after being sent from Hiroshima to Saga (10 years after the second World War, in 1958) by his mom because of a lack of money, journeying to a faraway place, and living in conditions alien to him, definitely makes him miss home. Worse, he is not familiar with his grandmother and her ways too. But with his Gabai Granny, he will slowly discover with his growing pains, just how resourceful Granny is...

Ochou, a shinobi, assumes the identity of Kochou, a courtesan, to track down other shinobi who have deviated from their path.

His name is Touji, 20 years old. Following a certain incident that made him infamous, his only way get by is by working insconspicuous part-time jobs without involving himself with others. One day, while working at a supermarket, he gets dragged into a conflict between an employee and a rude Customer and ends up getting acquainted with a beautiful high school girl named Sakuya. Though she is blessed with an astounding memory, which some even call her ''super eye'', she struggles to adjust to her school life. In this illustrated human drama, those two who have difficulty adapting to this cruel society begin their share-house lifestyle and grow together.

At Oujibaru High School, Tsukiyono Mayoi is a 16-year-old second-year student and member of the Library Committee. When she's around her crush, Amagi Haru, she slips into a clingy "little devil" persona - not because she wants to, but because her lack of confidence and unimpressive appearance leave her feeling insecure. Thus, the tale of a plump girl who can't seem to shake her devilish facade begins.

In exchange for a hefty sum of 3 million yen, Igarashi Tohru, a college student, accepted a 6-month part-time position as a caregiver at a child care facility nestled in the mountains. Little did he know that the job entailed facing the murky underbelly of this isolated region.

Kikuno Kei is the nickname given to Kay, a typical college-goer who also serves as a part-time assassin with abilities similar to John Wick.

Urus, a warrior whose family was slain by demons, dwells in a world ravaged by chaos and darkness. Obsessed with revenge, he learns of Kelg's pub, a gathering place for heroes reborn in this realm who seek allies in their battle against the demon king. Hoping to join forces with one of these legendary figures, Urus journeys to the pub, but to his dismay, a peculiar summoning ritual brands him as the weakest class and assigns him the enigmatic letter, "R." Thus begins his descent into the abyss of this world's true darkness. What, exactly, is the significance of the letter "R" and this ritual, and what horrors will Urus encounter in this forbidding realm?

The AD Police of Megatokyo are an elite squad of specialized officers who are trained to tackle terrorist activities and Boomer robot crimes. With powerful gear, including the K-11 and K-12 power armors, they are more heavily armed than regular police but not as heavily armed as the military. Although given significant authority, the AD Police often cause extensive property damage and block off large areas of the city in the course of their duties. Despite being unwaveringly committed to their work, the people of Megatokyo are deeply distrustful and disapproving of these officers, seeing them as ineffective and corrupt.