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The story is broken up into eight differing sub-stories all involving a series of living puppets known as Vendemiaire (which is also the name of each). These stories all have a similar formula involving a Vendemiaire puppet encountering a boy or man that tries to help them with varying levels of success, usually trying to attain freedom for them. Overall these stories are somber and explore different contrasting opinions of human nature and how people use the Vendemiaire like slaves or worse.

Collection of short stories including: 1. Flower (1979) 2. Memories (1980) 3. Farewell to Weapons (1981) 4. Sound of Sand (1979) 5. Electric Bird Land (1980) 6. Hair (1979) 7. That's Amazing World - Magic Pot of Aladdin (1981) 8. That's Amazing World - Noah's Ark (1981) 9. That's Amazing World - The Old Man and the Sea (1981) 10. That's Amazing World - Knights of the Round Table (1981) 11. Minor Swing (1977) 12-13. Chronicle of the Planet TAKO, I-II (1981) 14. Chronicle of The Planet TAKO, Chapter of Dawnlight (1982) 15-16. Fire Ball, I-II (1979)

On in his right, his index on a trigger. On his left, a wedding ring. That is Tokichi's new life. A shy and clumsy salaryman, forced to become a hitman overnight. A double life: bowing during the day and gunfighting at night. (Source: Random Scanlations)

Porn actress Nazuna Nonohara looks back on the tragic life that has led her to where she is today. She discusses the hardships she has faced in her domestic life—specifically the sexual assault she faced at a young age at the hands of her stepfather, and the time her older brother raped her. The impact of these horrific events has left Nazuna androphobic—terrified of men. Dansei Kyoufushou Datta Watashi ga AV Joyuu ni Naru made no Hanashi is a true story based on the experiences of the mangaka, who shares a name with the main character. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Middle school 2nd year, Amano Yukiteru, is a boy who has problem making friends. He thinks of himself as a bystander and will always write down everything he sees in a cell phone diary. Tormented by solitude, Yukiteru began to imagine things like a friend called Deus Ex Machina who is apparently the Lord of Time & Space. Seeing Yukiteru's miserable state, Deus gives him a new ability. His diary will now record events that will happen in the near future. Yukiteru is then forced to participate in a game whose winner will become Deus' successor. (Source: MU)

After the sudden suicide of his mother, Kwon Hee-seo has lived his life searching for answers. Taken in by an abusive foster family, he is left asking himself the same questions over and over again: What was the inciting incident that caused his mother to take her life? Who was the mysterious man that saved his? And could he be the same esoteric benefactor that has been shrouded in secrecy, supporting Hee-seo from behind the scenes? Unmoored like a tree without roots and desperate for answers, Hee-seo sets his family's home ablaze in hopes of drawing the man out from the shadows. But this reckless attempt for a semblance of clarity in his life may lead Hee-seo to more than he bargained for... Can a tree without roots grow to reach the sun? Or is it destined to wither away in the absence of light? (Source: Lezhin Entertainment)

Shirou's ordinary life as a poor construction worker gets turned upside down when he comes across a naked girl, Lucy, who's fallen out of the sky! Her strange and unique personality entices him and he introduces her to his apartment buddies. But after leaving for just a few minutes, he returns to the apartment to find Lucy gone, all his friends slaughtered and an ogre-like stranger standing amidst the carnage. The big man suddenly pulls Shirou out of the apartment building just before it explodes! Shirou gets pushed down into the sewage system of the city and is saved by a mysterious man... (Source: Tokyopop)

This story is quite dark, suspenseful, and slightly twisted. It takes place during the Showa Era in Japan. The story revolves around a young man who has lost both his mother and father. Now, the only person he has that he can rely on is his butler who has been working for the family. However, his father had a secret he was hiding. This secret reveals itself after his demise. (Source: Cocobees)

Four different people are stuck in the elevator. Everyone of them have a different reason for being in the building. To pass the time three guys and a girl decide to play the game of "truth". Each of them tells their most terrible secrets.

Nagasaki prefecture, in Japan, is a magical kingdom. While the wizards that live there are unable to cross the ocean, and are trapped in Kyuushu, they still pose enough of a threat that Americans dropped the bomb on them during WWII. The residents are worried that this will happen again, especially if the regular humans decide magicians are a threat. Daughter of the most powerful wizard alive, Mizukura Risuka is ten years old, and living outside Nagasaki, searching for her father and killing evil wizards. Her blood contains spells that control time, and allow her to fast-forward her own life. Her ultimate technique kicks in only when she dies bloodily—her blood will reform into herself at 27, at the height of her powers, for one minute. Her guide through the world of normal humans is Kugi Kizutaka, also aged ten. Kizutaka is a genius, and a sociopath. He believes the only way for people to be happy is to be ruled by him and views everyone he meets as a potential pawn, or slave. Including Risuka. (Source: easternstandard.pbworks.com)

In an experimental school in Japan students are instructed to download a mobile app named "TROIA" designed to improve their education, enhance their interpersonal skills and encourage social activities by completing "Quests" that are randomly sent to each student. Sounds like a bit of fun but there is a catch, the bottom ranking student each week gets expelled and soon students find out that the "Quests" are not as innocent as they appear nor strictly bound by rules. Friendship, trust, respect, knowledge, skills, every student will be tested to their limit as failure is not an option! (Source: MU)

Novelization of the anime.

A collection of works by various BL mangaka. Note: Story 8 was collected in Home.

In front of a despair-ridden young girl, an entertainment producer suddenly appears! P-chan, who sees an unpolished diamond inside the girl—Ame-chan—requests to be her personal manager! In order for Ame-chan to become the top streamer and create waves in the world of entertainment, the two join forces, but it seems that Ame-chan is a bit "unique" and has a very strong desire for approval... (Source: Akita Shoten, translated)

As a child, Shin Woo-jin was kidnapped and locked away in a warehouse, forced to live as a slave. But against all odds, he was rescued and finally stepped into the outside world. Though free, Woo-jin wasn't like other children. He had an extraordinary gift: the ability to read people. By observing the smallest facial expressions and unconscious gestures, he could see through their thoughts, emotions, and intentions with near-perfect accuracy. Like a profiler, like a modern-day Sherlock, Woo-jin learned to navigate the world, one observation at a time. But for someone who sees too much, living an ordinary life is the hardest thing of all. All he ever wanted was a peaceful, simple life. But the world had other plans. "As I thought... living a normal life is far too difficult." (Source: Naver Corporation, translated)

With his father killed for witnessing a crime scene, Jinsuke has to live in secrecy with his mother. But they can't stay safe for long. Their pursuers catch up with them, and leave Jinsuke's mother for dead. Their mysterious neighbor Suzuki hears the gun shot, saves Jinsuke, and gets dragged into a murderous chain of events... On the run with the targeted boy, the solitary female assassin Suzuki discovers the warmth of human relationships for the first time. (Source: Silent Manga Audition)

Every Thursday afternoon, once a month, students at Love High cast their votes in a popularity poll. The result? A brutal ranking system that determines the entire social hierarchy of the school. After starting at the bottom, can new transfer student Suji make her way to the top of the pyramid? Or will she topple the game altogether? (Source: Webtoon Entertainment)

Dohyun has had to grow a tough exterior to survive this harsh, corrupt world... but nothing prepared him for waking up in a warehouse one day, with no idea how he got there. Sungho is the scar-faced kidnapper... and he's willing to use any means necessary to satisfy his twisted obsession with "memories." Now it's up to Dohyun to remember a past long hidden away... (Source: Tappytoon)

An officially published anthology series for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, created by several artists based upon reader submitted stories. The first two volumes draw their primary inspiration from question arcs, while the latter volumes draw inspiration from the answer arcs. Serialisation information and a (currently incomplete) chapter listing can be found under more info tab.

Tell Me A Lie is about a girl, Terumi Arai, who has the ability to read a person's mind when she looks into their eyes. (Source: MU)

Marie is a shy college student and also a doll maker. Then one day, she is trapped in a gothic mansion by a mysterious young man calling himself "Kahrel." Kahrel demands that she 'creates the "people" that make up the world' for him if she wants to leave. The terrified Marie then has the dolls she's made in past come to life, and are bearing down on her! Gothic Doll Fantasy!! (Source: AQUA Scans)

Love can be obsessive. Like wanting to rip the wings off a butterfly. Chouko has been in love with Taichiro for a long time. Taichiro and Chouko have known each other since childhood. At one point, Taichiro became very candid and told Chouko that he hated her so much that he wanted to kill her. Even so, Chouko's desire toward him never really changed. One day, a senior in her athletics club confessed to her. Filled with burning jealousy, Taichiro also confessed to Chouko. Their insecure, but very obsessive love begins. An extra can be found inside of Yoru Koi.

Youichi is a very serious, stoic young man with a girlfriend and a regular sex life. However, he has never experienced sexual self-gratification. Recently, he's become aware of a book called "Masturbation" at the library he works at—an educated discourse into the history of the sin of Onan and related practices. Finding himself increasingly intrigued by the concepts within, he begins to conduct a series of experiments... Join him as he embarks into a whole new world! (Source: MU)

Keiichi Koike takes you on a trip through time and space; to the end of the world, that is also the beginning of it all... (Source: MU)