From Esthétique:"I am a human, but a doll...Feelings are not needed. Physically alive, but not mentally.I am a painting trapped inside a rusted frame.The cold skin of a statue.Like a stuffed bird--Killed and set for display.I wonder...I wonder, on whose display I will be placed..."
In the 18th century, The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was an elective monarchy, in which the king was elected by the nobility. The kingdom thrived under its unprecedented in the history of Europe, yet flawed democratic political system. Many difficult trials stand in front of this freedom-loving country. Will democracy yield to tyrrany? Read "Ten no Hate Made" to find out! Created by the author of world famous "Lady Oscar" (Versailles no Bara) - Riyoko Ikeda - this gripping historical story of war, love and deceit is certainly worth reading!
A collection of 5 short stories:<br><br>1) Wild Butterfly<br>It is wartime, and Oliver takes up a job as an adjutant teacher at a small village school. When an unorthodox new teacher, Mikhail, arrives - the once somber and bleak campus becomes filled with new life. Soon the classrooms formerly stifled under strict imperial rule begin to reverberate with the children's joyful laughter...but will the ray of sunshine known as Mikhail really be able to stay forever?<br><br>2) Senyoden - Legend of the Demon Oracle<br>About the meeting between a traveler and a demon who was once human.<br><br>3) The Strange Tale of Shiramine<br>Based on the legend of Emperor Sutoku, the 75th Emperor of Japan.<br><br>4) Fangs<br>A young man suspects that his vampire lover is cheating on him...<br><br>5) Tomuraishi - Protector of the Dead<br>Someone is trying to raise the dead. Enter one truly cool dude to lay them back down.<br><br>*Note: Only the 4th story, 'Fangs' contains BL. The other four are simply short stories with a shoujo flavour.
Those who know their ninjas know Ayame, daughter of Hattori Hanzo of the Iga ninja clan. Even though she is a woman, she has exceptional talent as a ninja. With Oda Nobunaga in the lead, the war consuming Japan is winding down to an end, and Hanzo was planning to have her lead a normal life. That is when a chance for Ayame to become the mistress to Nobuyasu, Tokugawa's heir, arose. Ayame and Nobuyasu had feelings for each other, but that dream never came true. Hanzo dies a sudden death, Ayame succeeds Hattori Hanzo's name, and vows to live as a man!
Part 1: Hiroshima, 1955. Ten years after the city was consumed by a scorching flash of light, a woman's soul is still deeply shaken by the earth-shattering explosion that devastated her home and changed her life forever... A family from Hiroshima struggles to come to terms with their survival of the atomic bombing of their city. The protagonist is Minami Hirano, about 20 years of age. Part 2: Set some decades later, the niece of Minami Hirano is bewildered by her father's mysterious disappearances. She and a friend follow him to discover what he is doing. The main theme of this is historic manga concerns the question what impact the war and the atomic bombing had on the most vulnerable. Fumiyo Kôno examines this question in her outstanding book—an award-winning, widely-discussed masterpiece!
From Easy Going Scans: It's a fantasy about the life of a Young Master and his maid in a country called Orihen.
Twenty famous actresses travel to the palace of State of Dongzhao. They are going to play a battle-like-royal game, and only one person could survive. Let’s wait and see how the notorious Qin Xiao becomes the Empress by using her acting skills and wisdom.
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.
She has unparalleled intelligence which earns her the title of 'Female Zhuge' and is a servant of JingAn Palace ? Bai PingTing. He holds the title of 'Duke' of the Donglin Kingdom, also known as the 'God of War' - Chu BeiJie. They are separated by their loyalty to their kingdoms, therefore making them enemies... yet they cannot escape their love for each other. When the world is finally at peace, is it still possible for them to be together, and this time, for a lifetime? 'Zhuge' was a famous statesman, ideologist and strategist during the Three Kingdoms Period. Known to be one of the most intelligent men in Ancient China's history.
When the boy's soul enters the body of a girl, but what about he's able to destroy the demons in order to protect the world? A work of Jiu Ye has officially launched.
Volume 1: 1) Days Wishes Fall by YUN Ji Woon About the relationship between a father and a daughter. 2) The Door by KIM Yeon-Joo The reminisces of a girl in the temporary care of a lord apparent. 3) The Ravages of the Tiger by SEO MOON Da Mi A girl seeks revenge and death through hunting a tiger. 4) The Night has a Thousand Eyes by LEE Hyeon-Sook The relationship between a boy, his girlfriend, and her cousin. 5) I Hate You, Dad ♥ by LEE Si Young 6) The Road the Dead Pass By by PARK Eun-Ah Volume 2: "Boy's Love" 1) 달밤은 위험천만! SHIM Hye-Jin 2) Get Real Na Yeri 3) To Be Born In an Endless Night LEE Hyeon-Sook 4) jardin de chouette 올빼미의 정원 Kang Hye-Jin 5) But... by LEE Si Young 6) Lunch SHIN Yoo Ha (신유하) 7) Sanctuary by RHIM Ju-Yeon Volume 3: "Antiq + Sad" 1) Moon Palace [월궁 (月宮)] by YUN Ji Woon 2) by Kang Hye-Jin (강혜진) 3) And... by LEE Si Young (Shounen Ai) 4) Sorrow [哀 (슬플애)] by Park Ki-Hong & KIM Seon Hee 7) Hijo de la Luna by SHIN Ji-Sang and Geo A noble man recalls the tragic story of a boy born out of wedlock and the supposed curse upon him because of his white eye. The cursed boy lives a harsh life and falls in love with someone forbidden to him. In the end the beast kills the one he cared most about. Volume 4: "Older" 1) Shepherds by Kwon Gyo-jung 2) Bride by Aivan 3) (황금나선의 경로) by YOO Shi Jin 4) Sweet & Sweet (달콤하고 달콤하도다) by [a]KIM Se Young[/a] 5) (너는 나의 달빛) by LEE Si Young 6) 1000 Years in Your Eyes] (천년도 당신 눈에는) by RHIM Ju-Yeon
