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Jean Valjean, a starving man who commits an act that will haunt him for the rest of his life; Cosette, a young orphan girl; Javert, an obsessed policeman; Marius, a revolutionary in love. These and other unforgettable characters make up the cast of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Misérables, renowned as one of the greatest works of Western literature. Now, experience the epic tale of love, loss, and redemption in this gorgeously illustrated and faithfully adapted manga series!

Andrew, a charming servant in a grand Irish estate, is known for his playful charisma and flirtations. When Nora Greenwood, a quiet and enigmatic guest, arrives, she becomes the subject of a wager among the servants: can Andrew seduce her? What starts as a game quickly unravels when Andrew discovers that Nora is far from the timid woman he expected. Beneath her reserved demeanor lies a sharp wit and a surprising strength that turns his lighthearted challenge into something far more complicated. As their encounters spark a clash of minds and hearts, Andrew must confront the unexpected: has he finally met his match, or is he the one being played?

As Yusura grew older, she acquired a reputation as the "Hikeshiya". Using her Kongoumaru, Yusura would eliminate sorrow from those who were suffering. Literally. One day, a nearsighted young man was being chased by several villainous looking fellows, so Yusura helped him. She took him back to her home,where she learned his name was Samon. Samon was the Daimyou of Sagami. Samon and Yusura have many interesting experiences in Edo Japan. The two run across many unique characters and with their aid have even more unique and exciting adventures.

As a young boy, Prince Alexei was rescued from certain death by a strange woman with the appearance of a monster. The two of them spent blissful years in the forest, but tragedy struck after his former life caught up with him. Now a young man, Alexei has taken the throne, becoming a cold-hearted emperor intent with no interest in finding love. Little does he know, the person who saved him has been reborn as the daughter of a duke—a taciturn young lady named Eleonora. Soon enough, fate throws them together at the imperial court, but can Alexei overcome his jaded past to see what is right in front of him?

Shaolan (Xiao Lian) is an orphaned girl who lives alone in the mountains at the very nook of an impoverished village. One day, an envoy from the palace arrives and scouts her to to be a lady-in-waiting for the imperial harem. This was how a wild girl raised on the mountains was able to live in a luxurious palace working as a lady-in-waiting, however... On her first day (due to various reasons), Shaolan had suddenly become a criminal after slapping one of the consorts. Though execution appeared certain, she was specially pardoned and demoted from a lady-in-waiting to a maidservant in charge of odd jobs. She is ridiculed by the other consorts as the, "Princess of Odd Jobs," however, this is where her rapid advance begins. She implements reforms to the worn-down palace and optimizes her chores through the knowledge she learned from her life of living in poverty, earning the gaze of the other ladies-in-waiting and the imperial consorts alike. Continuing these course of events, Shaolan's name spreads through the imperial palace, reaching even the emperor's ears...

He wants an heir from her and nothing more… In order to repay her half brother’s debt, Penny marries the Earl of Darleston instead of her twin sister―while hiding the fact that she’s legally blind! Meanwhile, the earl, a war hero and the fantasy of every young maiden, is rushing to get married so that he can pass on his title and inheritance to his own child. When the earl learns that Penny’s deceived him, he is filled with rage. He proclaims that he will divorce her if she cannot bear him a successor, but then he steals a kiss!

Junji Ito meets Mary Shelley! The master of horror manga bends all his skill into bringing the anguished and solitary monster—and the fouler beast who created him—to life with the brilliantly detailed chiaroscuro he is known for. Also included are six tales of Oshikiri—a high school student who lives in a decaying mansion connected to a haunted parallel world. Uncanny doppelgangers, unfortunately murdered friends, and a whole lot more are in store for him. Bonus: The Ito family dog! Thrill to the adventures of Non-non Ito, an adorable Maltese!

Princess Hakunamatata of Mongolia was sent to Imperial China to marry the young emperor so that she can become the new empress. However, the emperor already has a benevolent and loving wife, and he does not wish to take in a new wife. Already angry that her new "husband" is weak, timid, and puny, the rejected Princess Hakunamatata began to create endless trouble in the Palace! She is straightforward and fearless, and does whatever she wants! Instead of confronting Princess Hakunamatata, the empress decides to betroth her to the emperor's uncle, who finds the princess absolutely intolerable. Amidst all the hilarity and misunderstanding, a conspiracy is slowly emerging from the shadows - and all four characters' fate will change forever.

Elsa, the daughter of a fallen nobleman, received a piece of good news. A proposal of marriage from Julius, a very elite noble. "Why would such a nobleman marry me?" But after the wedding, Julius, who had been so kind and gentle up to that point, suddenly changed. He said in a cold voice, "I have no intention of loving you." ?! Next Duke x Fallen Noble's daughter's romantic comedy.

[Uncensored Edition] "All this time, I've wanted to make love to you." A handsome emperor and his headstrong lover are coupled in this China-based BL story!

It was supposed to be nothing more than a ridiculous rumor... Now in a school full of girls, pure malice whirls about, driving all students towards insanity...

A girl who was sold as a slave at a young age. Yoon, the eldest son of Kwon fanily, who named the girl 'Seohye'. Seohye, who was only a servant, fell for Yoon, who treated her with kindness, and Yoon, who had lost his parents at an early age and was lonely, found comfort in Seohye . The two, who had secretly acknowledged their feelings for each other, found their relationship suddenly crumbling with the news of Yoon's marriage.

“Stop crying.” Yeomra wiped Gung’s tears with his large hands. He frowned as he saw the teardrops trickle onto his fingers. He could not believe what he had done. He felt that the teardrops falling onto the floor were a waste and unconsciously reached out his hand. His actions were unexplainable. But that was not the only strange thing. “What is this stinging pain…?” Every look at the child made his heart hurt. Yeomra could not help but be confused by this pain he had never felt in his entire life. But oddly enough, he couldn’t take his eyes off that child. Yeoho, the secret guard of the great king, Yeomra, who had watched everything unfold, was in utter panic. “H-heaven and earth will turn upside down!” Yeoho looked at his master with a bewildered expression. Yeoho was wondering whether or not to pluck both of his eyes out. He could not comprehend why his master had acted like that.

1941, Japan. Kuramoto Soutaro, the heir to the wealthy Kuramoto family, has returned from living overseas to the country of his childhood, wishing desperately to reconcile with his adored yet estranged childhood friend, Asuma Haruomi, the heir to a family of onnagata in the pleasure district of Tokyo, who has grown into a dancer of beauty and reknown during the years of their separation. Driven by the desire to see Haruomi’s dancing once more, and to finally apologize to him, Soutaro conceals his identity and takes work as a servant at the exclusive restaurant Tachibana, where Haruomi occasionally dances.

Once, Shirou and his little brother were captured by bandits and then forced to work for them. Shirou is not only forced into the bandit lifestyle himself, but is also forced to become the bandit leader’s, Sougetsu-sama’s, sex toy. Night after night, day after day, he is forced to gratify the leader’s sexual appetite. Though Shirou is extremely strong and is able to fight off any attacker’s, he cannot, for the life of him, repel Sougetsu-sama’s advances. Shirou hates the bandit leader with all his might, yet cannot deny the sexual gratification that the man brings him. The bandit leader, Sougetsu-sama, has many lovers. Yet, why does he constantly keep coming back to the violent and unwilling Shirou, when he already has a bevy of willing partners at his beck and call? Sougetsu-sama’s partiality towards Shirou is not only puzzling, but it also creates jealousy amongst some of his lover who views the strong Shirou as nothing more than a rabid dog because of his violent nature. Born with beautiful, natural red-hair at a time in Japan when such traits were tantamount to being vilified as a demon; Shirou seems to epitomize the ultimate characteristic of the bloodthirsty fiend. He is feisty and refuses the bandit leader with all his might; and as a result, ends up being raped by Shougetsu-sama most of the time. What will be the outcome of their struggle? Will there ever be a balance between them, or will this game of cat and mouse continue?

Lacking in polities, the more than capable Captain Jotetsu was never promoted. One day, while on his mission of conquering the mountain thieves led by Rou (wolf) and Rekko (fiery tiger), the supposed conquerer Jotetsu became the conqueree? (summary taken from Fantasyshrine) NOTE: First 5 chapters done by Desperate Love should be read left to right.

Two orphaned runaways are rescued by the owner of a luxury carriage… September 1789. Prudence, disguised as a boy, has escaped from a horrible orphanage with her friend Dan. Just when they are about to collapse by the side of the road, they’re rescued by the owner of a luxury carriage and everything changes… The first of three volumes of historical romance begins as a child from the slums meets a wealthy aristocrat and falls in love!

It is 1926, the first year of the Showa era. Urabe Kanoko has left her hometown after it turns against her for having the ability to hear lies when spoken. She collapses from hunger after arriving in a town called Tsukumoya, where she meets a poverty-stricken detective named Iwai Soma. Is this fate? Or something more?

1-4) Tsuki wa Yamiyo ni Kakuru ga GotokuThe rumor goes that sometimes, late at night, a white monster appears, and if you should look upon it you'll be devoured. One night, Tetsu happens to glimpse the man behind the monster, and decides that the man would be the one to teach him the sword and allow him to take his revenge. However, the swordmaster Shino is hardly interested in taking on any students. What will Tetsu have to do to get his revenge, and what happened to Shino in the past to turn him into who he is...?5) CastillaA dutch foreigner falls for a young samurai.

Nachdem sie erfolgreich als Modedesignerin eingestellt worden war, belohnte sich Mai mit einer Reise nach Kyoto und amüsierte sich gerade, als sie in Honno-ji vom Blitz getroffen wurde. Dann verliert sie das Bewusstsein und erwacht, als Honno-ji in Flammen steht. Im Handumdrehen rettet sie eine Person vor Angriffen, aber es stellt sich heraus, dass sie Oda Nobunaga ist?! Das beliebte Romantikspiel wird endlich als Comic veröffentlicht!

A história segue o caminho tortuoso do fracassado escritor Hitomi, que tem uma estranha semelhança com o filho de um magnata industrial. Descobrindo sobre a repentina morte do homem rico, Hitomi empreende um plano desesperado para fingir sua própria morte e personificar o filho do magnata. Ele assume com sucesso todos os aspectos da vida do homem morto, incluindo sua companhia, sua fortuna e, finalmente, sua esposa. Hitomi redireciona a riqueza da família para seus próprios objetivos perversos, e constrói para si uma ilha excessivamente hedonista - repleta de cachoeiras, orgias e segredos obscuros.

How could a marriage proposal from her first love become a source of suffering? It’s been a while since Arabella saw her first love, Darius, the Duke of Carlyne. He has blond hair and beautiful eyes and is a friend of Arabella’s brother. Arabella and Darius used to be close, but on the night of the ball, he was cold and distant. She was wondering why Darius had such a sad look in his eyes when he suddenly kissed her! This nineteenth-century tale is the fourth and last volume about four siblings from the distinguished St. Claire family! Enjoy this high-society love story illustrated by Chieko Hara.

Set in feudal-era Japan, Yorube Naki Mono centers around prostitutes, assassins, and the grimier sides of city life. One night, a mysterious young man named Shikon is introduced as the newest member of Saiga's group of assassins for hire. Shikon is outgoing and flirtatious, but Saiga can sense there's more to Shikon than he lets on... A chance encounter on a moonlit night leads to two destinies awakening.

May the wind carry my heart to you. Taehui is an elite officer in the Joseon Dynasty who seems to know the answer to every problem, except when it comes to love... He has only three days left until he must leave the palace under royal command. Will he be able to confess his feelings in time? (Source: Manta)

Shi Jiu, despite being a general's son, has been pampered since he was a kid. Unlike Shang Qu, his adopted brother and childhood playmate, he was never the strong and capable sort. But so what if Shi Jiu is lesser compared to Shang Qu? His adopted brother still falls head over heels for him. There are no misunderstandings between the two, and separation is out of the question. That's how much love there is between them! Continue Ep.19 Favorited

After being forced to work overtime for the umpteenth time in a month, Yukimura Rina drags herself home, exhausted and in need of some relaxation. She downloads an otome game, starts playing, and passes out…only to wake up as Ekaterina, the villainess of the game! Her new reality overwhelms her, but she soon recovers thanks to the care of her handsome, kind, and responsible new big brother, Alexei. There's one little issue, though. If the game follows its original scenario, only the worst awaits her and her dearest brother! Rina, or rather, Ekaterina, now has two goals: find a way to avoid doom, and protect her new big brother from the horrors of overwork!

Am I to spend the rest of my life acting out one night’s dream…? After the death of her parents, Louisa goes to London determined to help her brother, who spends all his time gambling and living a life of excess. But Louisa is too late, beacuse her brother has gambled and lost her beautiful childhood home to Sir Alistair Dunstan, an important figure in society who, despite his beauty, is known for his devilish ways in dealing with his opponents. Louisa approaches him about her childhood home, but he steals a kiss instead!

A villainess, reborn to become a saint by earning moral merit and combating other villains. From now on, I, Xiao Yixin, shall conquer this strange world! Hahaha! Wait, Hellfire Immortal? I simply helped rid you of your poison to gain merit. I never intended on actually becoming your wife! Release me!

"James, you are beautiful." "Then kiss me…" Henry Cuthbert asks for a strong worker who can help at his farm, but unexpectedly he ends up with a red-haired orphan called James. Although he is far from being strong, Henry ends up accepting James into his home. As the years pass by, James grows up to be a handsome young man, and the two find themselves falling for each other. But can their love be enough to heal their dark pasts and overcome the obstacles that keep trying to pull them apart?

Follows the rather tempestuous relationship of two writers and touches on the lives of those they interact with. Both those that hate and/or envy them and those that love and/or like them. Not a modern story, it seems to be set at least several decades ago, before computers at least. Despite this, it doesn't have a dusty, out-of-date feel to it, more like a slow-tempo modern story. Vol.1 Hitodenashi no Koi (1999) Vol.2 Itooshii Hito (2000) Vol.3 Omoware Bito (2001) Vol.4 Hitori ni Shinai (2002) Vol.5 Aisareru Hito (2004) -officially dropped by Game Over or Continue after finishing up v2-

The manga will center on Shao Jun, the protagonist of the Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China game, and the last Assassin in China. Set in Ming dynasty China, the emperor enacts political purges that begin to blow the winds of unrest. After her comrades are all killed, Shao Jun flees to Europe to train, and then returns to China to exact her revenge.

"I can teach you how to lead men around by the nose." His sweet and gentle touch makes me tingle and my body starts to feel pleasure... I've never felt anything like this before...!

Masanosuke came to the city of Edo to prove himself as a warrior, but the man’s lack of confidence is so obvious that he’s perpetually unemployed and can barely afford to eat. So when the mysterious Yaichi offers him a job as a bodyguard - room and board included - the ronin jumps at the chance. But little did he know that his new employer is the head of the Five Leaves, a gang of kidnappers, and that his fees will be paid from the spoils of their crimes! Masanosuke never expected to find his home with a band of criminals, but as he grows more entangled in their world, his dreams of honor begin to fall by the wayside...

William Twining has it all—a sharp intelligence, dashing good looks, and a noble station in life. There's only one problem: he's broke. With no way to finance his prestigious education, William decides to search through his uncle's mansion for something of value to sell. But William's logical worldview is about to take a hit, when he comes across a mystical seal which he unintentionally uses to summon a demon. The demon's name is Dantalion, a Grand Duke of Hell, who informs the young nobleman of his destiny—that he is the new “Elector” whose sole responsibility is to appoint the next ruler of Hell in place of Lucifer. Such news might drive a lesser man mad, but not William Twining. He's a realist whose views don't allow for the existence of demons, even when scores of demonic candidates begin to knock down his door and seek his favor. None of this can possibly be real—can it?—and besides, he's got bills to pay.

In the early 20th century a massive crop failure sends Yanakawa Narito to Tokyo to earn money for his sick wife and children. But jobs are scarce, and only an emotional plea to Tsuzuki gets him a position. But Tsuzuki is expecting more than just cleaning services, and Narito can't leave...

Collection of stories: 1. If you Love an Arrogant Flower (1,2) Kazuma, the unruly eldest son at a prestigious dry-goods store, dotes on Koutarou, the son of his father's mistress who was welcomed into the main house after the death of the latter's mother. But Koutarou rejected his confession and slipped through his hands. Then Kazuma is suddently attacked by the accomplished and serious second son, Ibuki! How will Kazuma react to his tenacity!? 2. Lonely Butler (1-3) 3. Loyal Dog Jeremy

Our story takes place in medieval England, where Simon, second son of the de Burgh family, has grown tired of peaceful days. "At least let me take on some robbers...." And just as he wishes, he is assailed by a band of thieves during his journey. In an unexpected attack, he and his men are taken prisoner! Even more surprising, the leader of the thieves is revealed to be a woman! Having never suffered such humiliation in his life, Simon trembles with fury. But at the same time, he slowly falls for her charm...

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Deep in London’s Scotland Yard sits an evidence room dedicated to the greatest mysteries of British history. In this “Black Museum” sits a misshapen hunk of lead—two bullets fused together—the key to the untold story of a wartime encounter between Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing, and a supernatural Man in Grey. The record books show Florence fought for compassion as empires’ petty rivalries threatened to destroy the hopes and lives of common people. But a guest in the Black Museum knows the truth is not so simple, and the famed Lady with the Lamp had a ghastly secret …

A dog who lived by working hard to plow the fields of the heavenly world accidentally meets and falls in love with a straight woman who came out for a walk. It's only been one year since I got married after being overwhelmed by my direct daughter's. A dog that was sucked by a straight woman with tremendous energy every day. Tired of the physical anguish caused by sex and the mental anguish of not being able to plow the fields she loved so much, she decides to divorce. But is this divorce really possible?!

A pure maiden sacrificed to the beast… A heavy fog covered the highland castle when a terrible scream pierced the dark night. Lady Kenna, the wife of the castle’s Connor MacLerie, was found dead at the bottom of the parapets. Known as a ruthless beast who was believed to have murdered his wife for not bearing him children, rumors about Connor spread throughout the land. Nearby clans feared the thought of offering their own daughters to him as brides. From a weaker clan, Jocelyn was unable to escape her fate. After being transported to Connor’s castle as his bride, his words made Jocelyn feel as if she were but a mare for breeding. “I will meet you in bed until you give me a son,” he said.

This one volume work is a collection of selected stories from Kayono's "Arabian Nights" series.1) Princess Man & the Magic Lamp -Princess Sonia has been kidnapped and is being forced into a political marriage. "By no means will I lead such a life!" she proclaims, and then escapes from the castle and has a fateful encounter with Sinbad! At first she thinks she's jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire, because Sinbad seems like the worst man alive, but then they embark on a journey to seek out the "magic lamp"!?2) Tearful Madonna.Mink is a beautiful professional killer whose mission is to sneak into the castle of the Vampire Noa Tribe to assassinate their leader Orion.3) The Beautiful Face Tribe.Rin pretends to be a rich girl in order to marry a wealthy man and save her father from a 100,000,000 yen debt. However, she must first choose from one of the three brothers... The oldest is a singer for a rock band, the second son is a fantastic chief, and the third is a high-schooler too shy to speak yet wishes to become an actor. All have a tender heart; so, which will she choose... or will she sacrifice her father and her future by telling this family the truth about her intentions.

Yoon Haneul has always been a pushover, someone who would never say no. Then one day, she opens her eyes and realizes that she has become Aila Mertensia, the antagonist of a novel she had written ten years ago. Haneul is content to live the life of a rich couch potato and binge-read novels. But to her dismay, she soon finds herself stuck in a time loop where her day repeats endlessly, and the only way to escape the loop is to act like Aila Mertensia! Haneul doesn’t know the first thing about acting like a villainess. Luckily for her, a mysterious warlock by the name of Killian offers to help her become a true villainess. Her only option is to make a deal with him, but can Haneul really trust this devilishly handsome man?

If I have another life, this time I want a family to love and be loved by... Odette is tasked with caring for prisoners from an enemy country. While nursing a dying man back to health, she is taken along with him by soldiers who come to rescue him, and she ends up living in the enemy nation of Krastera. The rescued man, Captain Theodore of Krastera's knights, treats Odette with respect as his savior and begins to feel something special for her. However, Odette, who has never been blessed with family or marriage, is simply doing her best to just live. This is a heartfelt, pure love story about two people with troubled pasts who find connection and hope in each other.

Yukinojo doesn't know his past, but he knows his future—a marriage to Asahi, heir to an apple farm in Aomori. But what should have been a quiet, pastoral life is interrupted one snowy day...and what should have laid dormant was awoken by his naïve hands...

The rookie craftsman, Cheng Shan, heard that the Emperor was looking for people who possessed unique talent, so he went to the capital to seek opportunities to progress in his career. Unexpectedly, however, he became caught up in a mysterious conflict. What extraordinary background does Cheng Shan possess? And what exactly is the Emperor seeking?

The female lead disguised herself as a male and became the antagonist of the story. She was forced to maintain her persona as a brutal gangster and flirt with the male lead and all sorts of evil bosses. The story shows how she manages to capture the hearts of all the young women in the harem of the male lead.

One year has passed since Annabella’s gambling, alcoholic husband died. Since then, she’s been relentlessly bullied by her mother-in-law, who has made her life a living hell. She finally gets to attend a ball once her mourning period ends, and there she meets Sir William, a strong, attractive gentleman. He seems interested in her, but she can’t believe he’d bother with a widow who is treated like a servant. Annabella doesn’t know what to make of him, but when she loses herself in his beautiful eyes, blue like the summer sea, she forgets everything else…