Suspense - Page 4

"Only do good deeds."—Asura follows his late mother's teachings and always strives to do good in life. No matter how much he is bullied, he goes on with a smile, firmly believing that evildoers will receive divine punishment. Until one day, an ominous old man offers him a key that can open the doors to hell...

Having kept his family in cryosleep for two decades, the head of Glass Mansion now faces a challenge as his eldest son, Ichirou, awakens from deep sleep. Ichirou struggles to accept the fact that he has missed out on a significant part of his life. Fuelled by his anger and frustration, he sets out on a quest for revenge, targeting those responsible for robbing him of his past. Meanwhile, Ichirou's sibling, Shirou, becomes aware of the hazardous implications of cryosleep, which led to its ban across the nation. Shirou desperately tries to stop Ichirou before his wrath takes a dangerous turn.

A man was killed by a group of acquaintances five years ago. Shintarou Nakamura, Akira Kanzaki, Ryuu Nimaidou, Haruka Nagase, and Tsubaki Toyoshima visit the murder site each year to renew their vow of secrecy. When they hear of a golf course development planned for the area, they return to move the body. Instead of finding remains, they discover a cell phone that starts ringing. After answering the call, they're informed by a stranger that the bones are missing and their crime has been exposed. To avoid imprisonment, they agree to complete a "favor" for the caller, but this task unravels a scheme that strains their bond.

Haru Inoue, following a heart transplant, discovers he has memories that don't belong to him. In his dreams, he repeatedly sees himself on a bus with an unknown girl seated opposite him. Initially, he dismisses it as inherited memories, until a fellow patient's outburst and hospital staff brawl captures his attention. This odd occurrence initiates a sequence of events unmasking a horrifying truth that Haru had never foreseen.

Ever since they were little, twins Itsuka and Rika could see what others could not. At first, they believed that they were seeing ghosts and spirits, but when they turned 14 they realized everything. They realized that what they saw was the depiction of regret and self-disgust in people who know that they did something wrong. They see these disturbing images whether they wanted to or not, so in many cases their curiosity leads them into trouble. In every case, these two try to bring peace to the person who holds the dark secrets.

Airi Sezaki and Hinako Hanamura belong to distinct social groups and hierarchies in their school, leading separate lives with no overlap except for a shared clandestine connection. Their bond is characterized by unconventional desires, self-indulgence, and love, kept hidden away from the rest of the world.

When you're the infamous prodigy hitman known only as "Fable," many things come easy. Being a normal person, however, isn't one of them. In fact, being told that he can't kill anyone for a while may just be the hardest job Fable's ever taken...

Upon Mina Tepes' return to the Bund seven years ago, Tokyo has been preparing to host the Summer Olympics in 2020. Mina was set to be the guest of honor during the opening ceremony. Unfortunately, during her speech in front of TV cameras, terrorists unexpectedly infiltrated the stadium. They demanded that Mina shut down the Bund and remove all vampires from Japan. Mina and her unwavering werewolf protector, Akira, find themselves confronting the terrorists and ensuring the safety of innocent bystanders. While dealing with this new threat, Mina is haunted by her past and must confront other enemies who will stop at nothing to eliminate vampires for good.

Dear Citizen, We appreciate your loyalty, especially during these troubled times when people seem unmotivated and apathetic. You may be wondering why nothing is being done to stop this decline. Rest assured, we are taking measures to address the issue. Starting immediately, we will randomly select a citizen each day and they will be notified of their demise within 24 hours. This will serve as a reminder of how precious life is and the importance of being a productive member of society. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Congratulations, you have been randomly selected by the government to participate in this reminder. Note: This piece was nominated for the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2009.

Upon regaining consciousness, the main character finds himself in an unfamiliar dwelling with no recollection of his identity or whereabouts. As he explores the abandoned abode, he stumbles upon the remains of a decapitated woman whom he assumes to be a complete stranger. Before long, he is rescued by a woman named Shio who addresses him as "Iori." However, he cannot be certain that this is his true identity. Moreover, when Shio urges him to conceal the cadaver without any hesitation while asking for his trust, he is left bewildered about whether or not he should comply.