Suspense - Page 5

After his parents died, Shinpei Ajiro lived with the Kofune sisters, Mio and Ushio, but he has since moved to live on his own in Tokyo. But after Ushio drowns while trying to save the young Shiori Kobayakawa, he returns home to mourn her departure. However, bruises around Ushio's neck bring her cause of death into question. Taking a step back, Shinpei becomes convinced there must be another explanation. Dangerous entities roam among the islanders, and a vision of deceased Ushio asks him to "save Mio" as her final request. He is certain that something is afoot—and Ushio's death is only a piece of the puzzle. With the help of Mio and various others, Shinpei struggles to forge a future in which he, his friends, and family can stay alive. But the more he investigates, the more impossible such a future seems. This darkness infiltrates his home island. Just how much more suffering will he go through before finding the right path to save it all?

The Kyoju Incident—a serial murder case where 23 killers fell victim to none other than active-duty police officer Kazuki Kyoju. Though Kyoju was executed for his crimes, he wakes up to find himself alive once more, only to be informed by a mysterious girl named Ressy that he’s now a participant in a battle royale of resurrected heinous murderers. Determined to stop the atrocities of these revived criminals and wipe out killers from society, Kyoju throws himself into this twisted game. An ex-police officer takes on ruthless criminals in a deadly survival game! A dark and thrilling series!

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.