Thriller - Page 5

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.

In a world overrun by monsters, humanity’s only hope lies in the Vowed Maidens, women granted divine powers. However, none have ever returned from battle. The 126th chosen, Lyla, is given the weakest power ever: The Wedge. With no one expecting her to succeed, she sets out alone—unaware that her hidden potential could change the fate of the world.

Ninja Reincarnation: Fuuma Kotarou’s Quest to Reclaim His Humanity In the 15th year of the Tenmon era, Fuuma Kotarou (the fifth in a long line of fierce warriors) fought for survival in a world torn apart by endless warfare and haunted by dark, supernatural forces. Driven by a single, unyielding resolve—to do whatever it took to stay alive—he cut down countless foes, narrowly escaping death time and again. Yet fate had its own plans: captured and executed, his life seemed to come to a tragic end. But just when all hope was lost, a mysterious figure known only as “THE SEER OF WORLDS” reached out to him. In that fateful moment, the cycle of reincarnation was unleashed, and Fuuma Kotarou was reborn in a completely new realm and a second chance to reclaim the humanity he once lost.

When Yihwan woke up, the world had changed. Zombies roamed the streets, thirsting for human blood, while the living fought desperately to survive. But… "Why aren't the zombies biting me?" With an unnatural strength surging through his body, one eye glowing red like the undead, and a strange hunger rising at the sight of blood... "What... happened to me?!

In the year 2034, AI technology had incredibly progressed, and the humanoid creation "Totomo" had gained widespread acceptance. Tamotsu, a regular office employee, experiences the loss of his daughter and subsequently undergoes an accident that leads to a replacement of half of his body with mechanical elements. Striving to maintain a normal life with his spouse, Tamotsu faces difficulties when his mechanical components begin to malfunction...

Hyeseong, a boy living on a remote island, and Yunhae, a mysterious mermaid, become each other’s only friend. But soon after they meet, they’re separated after Hyeseong moves away. Six years later, Yunhae develops a mysterious power and finds Hyeseong again. Unfortunately, too much has changed, and Hyeseong can no longer dedicate all his time to her as he did in their childhood. He tells her they are too different, but Yunhae’s attachment to Hyeseong slowly transforms into an obsession...

At 25 years old, Shizuka Yamauchi works as a housekeeper while Makiko Mitarai, who is 46 years old, is an amateur model and impeccable homemaker. Despite their unfamiliarity, the two have a history that Shizuka seeks to rectify in order to vindicate her mother. However, Makiko harbors her own secrets, and Shizuka must be cautious in her pursuit of the truth to avoid being harmed.

Despite being a newcomer to Hinamizawa, Keiichi Maebara has already bonded with a tightknit group of friends that includes Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Mion Sonozaki, and Rena Ryuuguu. Their after-school club is a happy haven of games and laughter, yet behind the smiles lie hidden sorrows and painful secrets. Curiously, these unsettling events seem eerily familiar. As one astute observer watches in anticipation, they are determined to intervene and avert the tragic outcome they foresee. As preparations for the annual Cotton Drifting Festival gather momentum, a sense of unease gnaws at them. It becomes increasingly apparent that someone within their ranks is manipulating events to ensure a disaster unfolds.

The story centers on Su Bai, who utilizes the “Clock of All Things” to strengthen his skills and cultivate equipment, continuously breaking records in a global player-versus-player tower-climbing competition. The plot encompasses professional advancement, contention for “first kills,” and inter-species warfare. By clearing the dungeons on each floor of the tower, he builds his power system and unveils the world’s setting, where the “Tower of God” connects a myriad of realms. The protagonist gradually unlocks abilities such as the power of time and necromancy, driving forward the main storyline of the Blue Star (Earth) human race’s struggle for survival against higher-level civilizations.

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.

The sixth edition of the Kaiji series.

During a school trip, Oribe Mutsumi and her classmates were left marooned on an island after an unfortunate airplane crash. Mutsumi, utilizing her vast wilderness expertise, took it upon herself to locate other survivors and assist them through the ordeal. Believing that they would be rescued in a mere three days, Mutsumi remained optimistic about their chances of survival. However, the island was home to massive deadly bugs that she never could have anticipated. Her in-depth knowledge of butterflies, wasps, and other insects may be the key to ensuring her classmates' safe rescue.