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Uju Hyeon dreams of living the ordinary life of a high school student, but his dream will never come true as he possesses special powers that others don’t have. One day, after being chased by an evil spirit, he is taken to the School of the Tiger and learns that he has a dragon orb in his body. Will Uju be able to protect himself and the dragon orb from evil spirits?

Once there was an emperor’s vassal who journeyed abroad to discover the secret of immortality. A lifetime went by, and the emperor and empire fell to dust. The vassal, now known as Chief, returns to the realm, bringing with him a boy of mysterious origin and immense power named Asura. In this unfamiliar world, Chief and Asura must reckon with peril and unrest among martial arts sects ruled by the nefarious Fort Sovereign. One thing, however, is for certain: the realm will never be the same.

Deoksun Kim, a 111-year-old mogul, built a thriving food empire, but her one regret was never experiencing true love. Miraculously reincarnated as 25-year-old Dohui, she sets out to fulfill her dying wish—only to be betrayed by her lover and lose everything. Fueled by vengeance, she soon faces an impossible ultimatum: fall in love within 111 days or suffer eternal torment in Hell. With time running out, will Deoksun seek revenge or take another chance at love?

Living in a contaminated zone under the constant threat of the Crimson Cloud and its acidic Red Rain, all Mani wants is to protect and provide for his younger siblings. Thankfully, as one of the few who can survive the Red Rain, a 'Bleacher', he has been able to do that so far. However, when faced with the very weight of the world coming for him and his siblings, what will his soul drive him to do to protect them? To break through Red Rain? Or perhaps... to bleach the Crimson Cloud above?

After being ambushed by the Demonic Cult, Goheon Dok and Hyeonjo, his close friend from Mount Hua, are cornered and on the verge of losing their lives. Before they're both killed, Hyeonjo hands Goheon the Plum Blossom Spirit Beads, a sacred relic of Mount Hua that causes Goheon to take possession of the body of Muhwi, an apprentice of Hyeonjo. Now, as a Senior Disciple of Mount Hua, Goheon Dok must fight to protect Mount Hua and fulfill his friend's dying wish.

Seonghyeon Han is a victim of a violent crime that left him with impaired legs and a fear of the outside world. Now, he faces an even greater challenge: while he gained the power to create clones, he has just 24 hours before being sent to another dimension. As the countdown ticks down, Seonghyeon makes a desperate move -- he sends his clone through the interdimensional portal, and discovers his real body can remain safe at home. Thus begins the epic tale of Seonghyeon's... clones.

Everyone assumes Bonnie is a ditsy redhead barely surviving corporate life until a late-night office attack reveals her true nature: sharp, capable, and deadly. Her unexpected display of skill draws the attention of the Fianna, a secret organization that wastes no time recruiting her as an apprentice assassin. To her surprise, Bonnie thrives in this dangerous new world. But one obstacle remains: Ronan Clarke, the Fianna’s top operative, who sees her as a joke and is now forced to rely on her as his partner. Will Bonnie ever be able to prove herself to Ronan?

I've been reincarnated. Into a novel I used to enjoy in my past life, no less! My name is Renatis, and I'll be playing the part of little sister to the female lead in this dark, tragic whirlwind of a story where a beastly bad boy shatters my sister's hopes, dreams, and her life. My sister is too good and too beautiful, and I'm not about to let that happen to my perfect sister. So, I'm taking charge. I shall turn this dark, tragic story into a heartwarming tale of healing. I will save my sister. This series contains themes regarding child abuse that may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help at Crisis Text Line (http://crisistextline.org/)."

Adele is a notorious villainess among the high society; rumor has it she married and murdered an old marquis, then allegedly seduced her stepson out of lust for power. As such, she’s shunned and ostracized at social gatherings-- until she meets the most sought-after man of the era, Count Vyce. However, this man turns out to be Chris, the poor boy she looked after before abandoning him long ago. The once-fragile boy now approaches her without hesitation. Does he approach out of past attraction, or is there something more underneath?

Meet Ido Noh, a shy first-year high school student with a severe stutter that makes talking to people nearly impossible. Her life changes when she meets Se-i Ryu, a robot with a mysterious past and a quest to reclaim his lost memories. Can Ido find her voice with this unlikely friend, and will Se-i uncover the secrets of his origin?

There’s a convenience store that feels uncomfortable but somehow keeps drawing you in. One day, a new night-shift part-timer appears at the small convenience store -- his rugged looks fill everyone with unease, but soon he brings about a refreshing change to this small convenience store. He helps not only his coworkers but also customers, resolving their worries and troubles. Who is this mysterious night-shift part-timer?

“Death is only the beginning.” Truer words were never spoken for young Leon von Marbas, the heir to a once-great house of necromancers. Forced to execute his own father by the lord of a rival house, Leon suddenly finds himself the leader of a declining clan under threat from enemies within and without. The only way to restore the glory of his house? Leon must strike a pact with the demon Marbas, the original source of the powerful necromancy that House Marbas was once known for…