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Global University Entrance Examination 全球高考 by Mu Su Li, 木苏里
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne day, You Huo and his famiIy was puIIed into an exam caIIed the GIobaI University Entrance Examination. Going through exams together with other unfortunate examinees, their Iives are put at stake and they can only Iive by passing each exam... -
![死亡万花筒 Kaleidoscope of Death by Xi Zi Xu, 西子绪]()
死亡万花筒 Kaleidoscope of Death by Xi Zi Xu, 西子绪
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings起初的异样，是家里的猫不让抱了。林秋石发现周围的一切都开始变得充满了不协调感。然后某一天，当他推开家中的门，却发现熟悉的楼道变成了长长的走廊。走廊的两头，是十二扇一模一样的铁门。故事由此开始。阮南烛对林秋石说，当你凝视深渊时，深渊也在凝视着你。林秋石听后陷入沉思，然后对着深渊拉下了裤子拉链……阮南烛：“……你把裤子给我好好穿上！”不皮会死病娇攻X一起皮的沉稳受，双皮奶组合，灵异风格升级流。"Kaleidoscope of Death"It started off peculiarly; first, his domestic cat refused to let him cuddle it... -
![Tales from the Gas Station: Volume Four by Jack Townsend]()
Tales from the Gas Station: Volume Four by Jack Townsend
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs the new owner of the worst business in history, Jack has a lot on his plate. His self-appointed “biggest fan” wants to finally meet, and won’t take no for an answer. The annoying cultists are back and cultier than ever. Plus, there’s a creature living under the building's crawlspace that must be fed regularly (or else)... -
![Love vs The Scarecrow! by Cassandra Gannon]()
Love vs The Scarecrow! by Cassandra Gannon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNevermore County, 2000: Lori Hatake’s future isn’t going how she’d hoped. She’s broke, her boyfriend ran off with her cousin, and she just witnessed a grisly murder. A demonic Scarecrow killed a woman at the annual bonfire party, right in front of Lori’s eyes. The monster needs to be stopped, before it strikes again!Unfortunately, no one believes her wild tale, except for Dashiell Mommet... -
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![John and Dave and the Temple of X'al'naa'thuthuthu by David Wong, Jason Pargin]()
John and Dave and the Temple of X'al'naa'thuthuthu by David Wong, Jason Pargin
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe below tale of wonder and horror was written a couple of years ago as a "sequel" to my horror novel John Dies at the End. This unfinished adventure is not included in the print edition of JDatE that is coming out this fall, and right now is an online exclusive.This was part of an early draft of David Wong's totally rad novel This Book Is Full Of Spiders... -
![The Legend of Charlie Fish by Josh Rountree]()
The Legend of Charlie Fish by Josh Rountree
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs an unlikely found-family flees toward Galveston, a psychic young girl bonds with Charlie Fish, an enigmatic gill-man. Meanwhile, they are pursued by bounty hunters determined to profit from the spectacle of Charlie. But the Great Storm—the worst natural disaster in U.S. history—is on its way... -
![It's the Apocalypse, Dave: Try to Have Fun by A.R. Wise]()
It's the Apocalypse, Dave: Try to Have Fun by A.R. Wise
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDave's a bit of a loser. Even he'd admit that was true. He's no good at relationships, he's a terrible employee, and he's got no clue what to do with his life. Quite frankly, the world doesn't seem to have a place for him. But that's okay, because the world's just about to end. An experiment thousands of miles away is about to initiate a world-wide apocalypse that's going to change everything... -
![Chattery Teeth, and Other Stories by Stephen King, Jerry Garcia]()
Chattery Teeth, and Other Stories by Stephen King, Jerry Garcia
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStephen King's unparalleled imagination is in full force in this collection of four unabridged short stories originally found in the classic, Nightmares & Dreamscapes. An all-star cast of readers bring to life these timeless stories from the darkest places. A pair of metal teeth in a convenience store may prove to be more than a novelty in Chattery Teeth... -
![The History of the Devil by Clive Barker, Phil Stokes]()
The History of the Devil by Clive Barker, Phil Stokes
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn Clive Barker's The History of the Devil, a deprived and lovelorn Satan is sick and tired of living in Hell. He bemoans the loss of his angel-wings, his freedom of flight, his elegance, and grace. And he misses God. So he calls a trial, his appeal, to seek re-admittance into Heaven... -
![Aisle Nine by Ian X. Cho]()
Aisle Nine by Ian X. Cho
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“It's Black Friday—and the apocalypse is on sale!Ever since the world filled with portals to hell and bloodthirsty demons started popping out on the reg, Jasper’s life has gotten worse and worse. A teenage nobody with no friends or family, he is plagued by the life he can’t remember and the person he’s sure he’s supposed to be... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 6 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 6 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 5 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 5 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWill Kaguya and Miyuki find a way to see each other sooner rather than later over summer vacation? And is tweeting really an effective way to communicate with your crush? Then, Kaguya’s overprotective staff try to prevent her from going to the fireworks festival with the rest of the student council. Miyuki and Kaguya both try to find a way to enroll in the same elective class... -
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![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 10 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 10 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle. Who will confess their love first…?!Will Hayasaka prove to Kaguya that she can win Miyuki’s heart after all…while singing karaoke? Then the student council engages in some competitive cooking... -
![Rurouni Kenshin (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 8: Includes vols. 22, 23 & 24 by Nobuhiro Watsuki]()
Rurouni Kenshin (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 8: Includes vols. 22, 23 & 24 by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe beloved landmark tale of a Meiji-era swordsman’s quest for redemption...Categorized as:
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![Dandadan, Vol. 5 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸]()
Dandadan, Vol. 5 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the secret power of his “family jewel,” so who better to fight alongside him than his high school crush and a spirit granny?!Momo Ayase and Okarun are on opposite sides of the paranormal spectrum regarding what they’ll believe in and what they won’t... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 3 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 3 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle... -
![Dandadan, Vol. 8 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸]()
Dandadan, Vol. 8 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHaving looked on helplessly as Momo fought the Evil Eye, Okarun resolves to become stronger... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 2 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 2 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle... -
![Dandadan, Vol. 14 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸]()
Dandadan, Vol. 14 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs Momo and the others fight desperately against the alien invaders, a recovering Okarun finally comes to and is able to join them. Unfortunately for him, it’s Tuesday, and that means one thing—the Evil Eye wants to fight! Thankfully, the Evil Eye’s focus is quickly diverted to the invaders when they get in the way of his match, and with his help, the team begins to crush the enemy... -
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Dandadan, Vol. 13 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt is revealed that Vamola, the girl found inside the kaiju suit, is actually a member of the once thriving Sumerian race from deep space! Unfortunately, her home world was attacked by the aliens presently targeting Earth, leaving her people scattered... -
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Dandadan, Vol. 11 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the secret power of his “family jewel,” so who better to fight alongside him than his high school crush and a spirit granny?!Momo Ayase and Okarun are on opposite sides of the paranormal spectrum regarding what they’ll believe in and what they won’t... -
![Dandadan, Vol. 10 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸]()
Dandadan, Vol. 10 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTo avoid being late for school on Vamola’s first day, Momo takes the mysterious kaiju girl on a shortcut through some off-limits ruins. But the spell she performs with Vamola for protection doesn’t work, and she runs into the slit-mouthed woman who resides there! The two narrowly escape, and it’s only later that Momo realizes the real danger they were in... -
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![The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife, Vol. 2 by Iwatobineko]()
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife, Vol. 2 by Iwatobineko
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHE'S CHARMED, SHE'S GUARDED.Tounome, invisible man and private eye, is the owner of a detective agency and boss of a small set of essential employees. With his dapper suits and kind nature, the last person Tounome expects to be flustered by is his blind receptionist, Yakou, who can always tell when he’s near... -
![Dandadan, Vol. 9 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸]()
Dandadan, Vol. 9 by Yukinobu Tatsu, 龍幸伸
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA seemingly unbeatable kaiju is on the attack! Okarun hits on the idea of revisualizing the nanoskin that repaired Momo’s house into a form they can use to counterattack, but he lacks the visual abilities needed, so it’s Kinta Sakata—aka Erosuke—to the rescue! The nerd uses his vast knowledge of sci-fi to transform Momo’s house into…a giant Buddha... -
![Dandadan, Vol. 7 by Yukinobu Tatsu]()
Dandadan, Vol. 7 by Yukinobu Tatsu
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the secret power of his “family jewel,” so who better to fight alongside him than his high school crush and a spirit granny?!Momo Ayase and Okarun are on opposite sides of the paranormal spectrum regarding what they’ll believe in and what they won’t... -
![Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 23 by Yūto Tsukuda, Yuki Morisaki]()
Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 23 by Yūto Tsukuda, Yuki Morisaki
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn action-packed, saucy food comedy featuring one boy's determination to be top chef!Soma Yukihira's old man runs a small family restaurant in the less savory end of town... -
![Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 30: The Way They Do Things by Yūto Tsukuda]()
Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 30: The Way They Do Things by Yūto Tsukuda
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Régiment de Cuisine has reached its final bout! The council sends in its two best chefs, Tsukasa and Rindo, while the resisters’ hopes ride on Soma and Erina... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 10 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 10 by Emura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?At the Drama Club's summer training camp, Ito...
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