Pet Shop of Horrors Series by Matsuri Akino

A smoke-filled alley in Chinatown harbors Count D's Pet Shop. The pets sold here aren's your everyday variety and the Count prides himself on selling Love and Dreams in the form of magical creatures that come with an exclusive contract. But buyers beware. If the contract is broken the Count cannot be held accountable for whatever may happen. A fascinating and macabre look into the very soul of human nature... moreA smoke-filled alley in Chinatown harbors Count D's Pet Shop. The pets sold here aren's your everyday variety and the Count prides himself on selling Love and Dreams in the form of magical creatures that come with an exclusive contract. But buyers beware. If the contract is broken the Count cannot be held accountable for whatever may happen. A fascinating and macabre look into the very soul of human nature. Contains the following stories: DREAM Young Angelique learns the tragic nature of breeding the rarest of birds in the Strelizia. DESPAIR Out-of-luck actor Robin Hendrix has always preferred the company of reptiles, so it's only natural that he would fall in love with a very special and dangerous one. DAUGHTER There is no love stronger than a mother's love for her daughter, but one mother is about to learn that love can be quite painful. DREIZEHN They say that a dog is a man's best friend but for the recently blinded Karen, the bond with her new seeing eye dog is even closer. Recommended for older teens, ages 16+. less

Leon Orcot is confused. Who is Count D? As Leon tries to get closer to the count, a string of mysterious cases unspool at the pet shop: a dragon that needs to be saved, a lucky lady who's really a cat, and a mermaid who looks like a dead singer. The count seems to have more surprises up his sleeve as he takes Leon on a trip back in time.

Count D and his exotic pets have a way of changing a person's life - for better or for worse. Whether it is fulfilling one's deepest desire or teaching an errant soul an important lesson in life, his magic always comes at a price.

Each volume collects four stories of terror and wonder centering around Count D's Pet Shop, where the mysterious count sells magical creatures who come with a contract whose terms must not be broken.

Can the Kirin, a mythical creature of good fortune, fulfil one mans ambition of becoming President of the United States? Mayhem ensues when Leon's younger brother, Christopher, spends a day with Count D. True horror occurs when Count D comes face to face with Leon's apartment.

"Discovery" - When Count D and Detective Orcot are abducted by an infamous group of Peruvian terrorists, they find themselves bound, gagged and held at gunpoint deep in the jungles of South America. With one chance at survival, Leon will have to put his faith in Count D...and a mysterious jaguar named Lisa. "December" - 'Twas the night before Christmas, and under the house a creature was stirring, far worse than a mouse... more"Discovery" - When Count D and Detective Orcot are abducted by an infamous group of Peruvian terrorists, they find themselves bound, gagged and held at gunpoint deep in the jungles of South America. With one chance at survival, Leon will have to put his faith in Count D...and a mysterious jaguar named Lisa. "December" - 'Twas the night before Christmas, and under the house a creature was stirring, far worse than a mouse. Young Chris has the blues, he's full of despair, for his family is fighting, and the count doesn't care. So who should he meet on this Christmas so drear, but a three-headed dragon with a temper severe. And when this dragon gets angry on behalf of his friend, the entire city's at risk - will this be the end? "Distance" - The youngest daughter in a family of musicians, Catherine's all set to follow her mother's path and become a world-famous pianist. Not that Catherine has ever shown much interest in it. However, when a new pet seems to inspire Catherine and improve her skill at the ivories, her family takes notice. But will her music bring forth laughter...or tears? This volume also contains a "Flowers and the Detective" side story. "Flowers and the Detective, Part 3" - When Count D receives a parcel from his grandfather, the suspicious Detective Orcot is disappointed to discover that the most dangerous part of this package is a Japanese kimono decorated with cherry blossoms. However, this robe has a surprisingly violent story to tell. After all, cherry blossoms are the same color as blood... less

"Doom" - Like all cops, Leon Orcot understands that the police put their lives on the line every day, but when Leon's act of hesitation results in the death of his partner, it will be up to Count D to ease the detective's mind. If he can keep from driving him mad in the process, that is. "Donor" - Did you know Count D had a sister? Well, neither did he. And although he's excited by the discovery, there's something sinister about this sibling... more"Doom" - Like all cops, Leon Orcot understands that the police put their lives on the line every day, but when Leon's act of hesitation results in the death of his partner, it will be up to Count D to ease the detective's mind. If he can keep from driving him mad in the process, that is. "Donor" - Did you know Count D had a sister? Well, neither did he. And although he's excited by the discovery, there's something sinister about this sibling. While it's not unusual for a sister to give her brother a piece of her heart, D's sister is willing to do it literally. "Duty" - When a mafia don is assassinated, Leon is instructed to catch the murderer before he ignites a mob war. However, this is no ordinary hitman. He's a ruthless assassin utterly lacking in conscience or compassion; a vicious killer whose precision is only matched by his relentlessness; and most disturbing at all, he appears to be only fifteen years old. "Diet" - It seems like everyone wants to be thinner. Regardless of your age, sex or station in life, chances are you'd like to shed a few pounds. Well, the count's here to help. He's come up with a very effective diet plan, tailored specifically to your needs. And, the good news is that you don't have watch what you eat...but you might want to pay attention to what eats you. less

Follow the adventures of Detective Leon Orcot, Chris, and the unusual pets from Count D's shop as more is learned about the hidden truths of the detective and the dark secrets of the Count.

Written by Matsuri Akino, each volume in this series collects four stories of terror and wonder centering around Count D's Pet Shop, where the mysterious count sells magical creatures who come with a contract whose terms must not be broken.

Written by Matsuri Akino, each volume in this series collects four chapters of terror and wonder in the story of Count D's Pet Shop, where the mysterious Count sells magical creatures who come with a contract whose terms must not be broken.