Kiben Gakuha, Yotsuya Senpai no Kaidan. Chapter 19 184,837 Makoto is on a desperate search for her missing best friend, Hinano, amidst a string of kidnappings by a female serial killer. She's willing to resort to anything to find her friend, including summoning the phantom student of her middle school, Yotsuya-senpai. To her surprise, Yotsuya turns out to be a real person who's obsessed with creating terrifying stories based on the people and situations at their school. While helping him craft his tales, Makoto realizes that Yotsuya's stories often contain elements of truth that could reveal the terrible fate of her friend. But will she be able to convince him to tell her the truth before it's too late? Also included are bonus one-shots: "Asobiba" in Volume 2, and "Ousama Kid" and the pilot for "Kiben Gakuha, Yotsuya-sensei no Kaidan" in Volume 3. Read more
Miyama Doubutsuen Chapter 18 10,491 Shoji Tokairin, a postgraduate student researching AI, gets lured in by a huge paycheck and takes on a part-time job from a mysterious organization called Miyama Zoo to develop an app. Impressed by his work, the director of the organization gives him the codename Owl and recruits him into Miyama Zoo. But, things take a dark turn when an accident happens at one of the works he was assigned. As he digs deep about the organization out of paranoia, he discovers that Miyama Zoo is actually a group of criminals, each using animal-based codenames. By the time he realizes he has been unknowingly aiding criminal activities, he's already knee-deep in the operation. Figures with names like Bambi, Jackal, and Monkey begin appearing one after another, dragging him into high stakes, life or death missions. Can he escape? Who's really on his side? The game has begun, and there's no turning back. Read more
Baccano! 1931 The Grand Punk Railroad Chapter 1931 31,112 In 1711, a group of alchemists seeking eternal life gathered on a boat to summon the "demon" that held the secret. The demon agreed to give them what they wanted—an elixir of life, the method to create more, and the secret to ending their new-found existence. The following night, alchemists began disappearing, "eaten" by one of their own. Realizing the threat being close together posed, they decided to scatter across the world. Centuries later, in Prohibition-era America, the immortals have come together once again, and the "stupid commotion" (baccano) starts. Read more
The Crater Chapter 18 168,009 In The Crater, Osamu Tezuka presents a collection of standalone short stories that span across multiple genres, including horror, mystery, and science fiction. The tales are diverse and unique, featuring a man from the slums who confronts his doppelganger from the opposite side of the tracks, three hot spring visitors who are haunted by a bell that only they can hear, and an astronaut who is stranded on the moon in a life-sustaining crater filled with a mysterious gas. Tezuka weaves together a haunting world of remorse and transgression, making this a must-read for any fan of short stories. Read more
Barnacle Chapter 9 649 Novel: Original Version, Webtoon: Original Edition, Authorized Translations: Official Read more
Ponko of the Stars and Reiko of the Tofu Shop Chapter 3.3 735 A bizarre winged feline catches the attention of Reiko and her younger sibling, leading them to secretly bring it home. Unbelievably, the creature reveals itself to be an extraterrestrial peddler seeking to barter futuristic gadgets for an Earthly resource known as "hahise." Drawn in by the allure of a magical contraption capable of replicating any item, even currency, Reiko and her brother strike a deal without fully comprehending the consequences. Little do they realize, this decision will drastically alter the path of Reiko's existence in a sinister way. Read more
Shinohara Chie Kessakushuu Chapter 5 101,624 The anthology of short stories by the author is available in both tankoubon and bunkoban versions, divided into volumes one and two and volumes three and four. The first volume, released in 1984, includes three stories previously published elsewhere: "A Midnight Visitor," "The Bell Rings 5 Times - When the Bell Rings," and "Kind Killer." The second volume, published in 1986, features five stories - "Goodbye to the Witness," "Winter Flowers Are Requiem," "Crystal Doll," "Sleeping Town," and "Red Legend" - previously showcased in other publications. The third volume, also published in 1986, includes four stories - "Escapee at 12 AM," "Something Is Watching in the Dark," "Suicide Room Room Number 404," and "Weekend Invitation" - previously published in different publications. Finally, the fourth volume, released in 1992, showcases three stories - "The Third Person Has Vanished," "Frozen Summer Day," and "Putting a Blue Ribbon on Malice" - that have previously been featured in various other publications. Read more
Dakini Chapter 1.3 1,782 For the past two years, Natsuki has been haunted by horrifying nightmares that started after her parents' death in a fire. In her dreams, she witnesses a boy being impaled by tree roots and calling out for Dakini. The situation worsens as students in her school begin to die mysteriously. What hidden secret is Natsuki burying? This spine-chilling horror mystery is available in three volumes from Manga Reborn. Read more
Heirs of the Devil (Colored) Chapter 16 303 The anthology "Heirs of the Devil" by KF is an enthralling collection of 16 creepy tales that will surely keep you up all night. These hair-raising stories comprise an apparently harmless imaginary friend with sinister intentions, a son who cannot let go of his departed mother, victims of school bullying seeking supernatural retribution, ravenous forest creatures, and hexed cats. For aficionados of horror, this unnerving read is a requirement. Get ready for a bone-chilling experience! Read more
Mercy Chapter 6 793 500 years in the past, the Immortals made their arrival and were welcomed with open arms, and even revered. However, once they began exploiting humanity for their own gain, people turned on them and despised their actions. Presently, a young Immortal female searches the depths of her kind's hideouts with the goal of putting an end to their tyrannical rule. Read more
Toukou Tochuu no Deaigashira no Guuzen Kiss wa Ariuru? Jikken Chapter 77 69,690 Kago Shintaro's book of short stories showcases his unique and imaginative writing style, featuring a diverse array of bizarre scenarios. These include a contest between dying patients, the uncovering of a Hollywood scam, the perspective of a manga artist, the entrepreneur who squashes mosquitoes on human skin, and many other peculiarities. Read more
Twilight Sisters (Colored) Chapter 19 561 Nanfeng and Ya were an unlikely duo of paranormal investigators, each with their own unique persona. Nanfeng was energized by exploring haunted locations while Ya preferred a more detached observation of the world. They rose to local fame after solving a haunting case, but as additional incidents arose, their identities became more enigmatic. The two were steadily drawn into perilous situations, from their school to bustling city streets. As chaos ensued, an increasing number of individuals found themselves caught up in the maelstrom, alongside Nanfeng and Ya. Read more
The Whereabouts of Ashley Goeth Chapter 0 275 Haru Inoue, following a heart transplant, discovers he has memories that don't belong to him. In his dreams, he repeatedly sees himself on a bus with an unknown girl seated opposite him. Initially, he dismisses it as inherited memories, until a fellow patient's outburst and hospital staff brawl captures his attention. This odd occurrence initiates a sequence of events unmasking a horrifying truth that Haru had never foreseen. Read more
Epitaph (Perfume) Chapter 56 982 Is Researcher Lou Solomon capable of facing the hazardous obstacles both inside and outside the world of the zombie apocalypse, after being bequeathed with Caleb, his late father's "companion"? Read more
Elena Chapter 28 103,206 One day, the princess whom the student had always admired appeared in front of her at the amusement park where she usually visits alone. Read more
Black Mirror Chapter 62 709 Tae Joon's traumatic past led to a loss of his childhood memories. During his search for a rental, he encounters Jung Yeon Woo, his supposed childhood best friend, who becomes his new roommate. Despite this, Tae Joon experiences terrifying nightmares and hallucinations featuring Yeon Woo and others groping him, causing him to fall apart mentally. Yeon Woo appears aware of this but chooses to ignore it, instead offering Tae Joon a sexual relationship that he encourages him to embrace. Despite being uncomfortable with the situation, Tae Joon finds himself becoming entranced with Yeon Woo's corrupt ways. Read more
Shop of the Lamp Chapter 12 536 Situated at the conclusion of a dimly lit passageway exists a shop vending illumination devices with a frequenting of peculiar individuals. The proprietor of said establishment exhibits no astonishment towards their recurring appearances, however cautions a frequent consumer, a young lady procuring bulbs, to exercise caution amidst their presence... What circumstances have befallen this group? Read more
The School's Urban Legends Chapter 16 135 Let us present to you an urban legend spiced up with humor! By adding a pinch of science, we can transform a spine-chilling ghost tale into a laugh-out-loud comedy! The legend tells of a ghost that plays the piano by dripping her own blood onto the keys. But hang on a second... What's the density of that blood droplet? Would it even be enough to strike a key? And let's not forget about the ghost's blood loss if she were to play the piano all night! Would she be as shriveled as beef jerky come sunrise? Read more
Sukimamono Chapter 3 155 Mitsuno Hiiragi is an ordinary high school student who works part-time at a conveni, but he's troubled by a strange-looking woman with a contorted body who visits the store every night. Desperate to do something about it, Hiiragi puts the rumor that's been going around town to the test, half-believing it, and is greeted by a mysterious beauty named Tsutsuji who calls herself the “Filler”. “Sukimamono” (gap monsters) are strange creatures that have strayed into the human world, and it seems that Tsutsuji makes a living by “doing something” to them… She's extremely beautiful, but no matter how you look at her, she's suspicious, shady, and just strange…! Swept away, Hiiragi tries to find out the woman's true identity together with Tsutsuji, but… Read more
Death of a Crescent Moon Chapter 3 604 Johan Kim is an ordinary 19 year old who loves basketball and hanging out with friends though there is one unique thing about him, his family are all exorcists and demons are real. But they have been hiding this from Johan his entire life. When his parents die suddenly and his grandpa confesses the truth to Yono he goes running and gets attacked by demons. Now that Johan has realized this other world, will he accept his destiny and fight for humanity to ignore and go back to living his normal life. Read more
CHILDEATH Chapter 3.1 1,472 In the near future, the Earth itself has given up on humanity and began to produce "witches," creatures designed to exterminate humans. The Witch of Time has cursed all humans to die when they reach adulthood, leaving only children as the only survivors on the planet. The remaining children are also being hunted by various witches and dying every day. But there is one girl who refuses to give up, and she is determined to strike back against the witches…? Read more
Friend Counter Chapter 30 18,921 “If you can’t even control how many friends you have… then you’ve got no future!!” Hayato Makabe, a broke and friendless high schooler, finds his mundane life upended when a mysterious man in a lab coat—Myakuzuka—suddenly appears in his classroom. He distributes strange contact lenses that, once worn, reveal a number floating above each student’s head: their actual number of friends. Then comes the shocking announcement: “In 24 hours, the student with the lowest number… will die.” Thus begins the brutal “Friendship Severance Project,” a secret death game run directly by the government. Lies, betrayal, submission—and fragile bonds of friendship. This is a lesson where your social ties determine your survival. Are friendships just shackles to be cut loose, or the only hope left to cling to? As the blood spills and true natures are revealed, can Hayato survive this nightmare? Read more