The most persistent human challenge isn't external, but internal: figuring yourself out. For Saitou Jinko, a young boy living on the outskirts of Shirakawa-go in the late 1800s during a civil war, that challenge is a mental cage. He’s tired of existing without purpose, a ghost in his own life. ...

A killing game in which all players participate voluntarily. They must follow the instructions of each event to strengthen their powers and advance to the next stage. Failure to do so will result in immediate elimination.

This is my take on how the young pharaoh from the Night at the Museum series coped with museum life after being released for the first time. Not everyone's happy with his release, and trust must be earned. Will the pharaoh be able to make a life of his own, or will old worries drag him down? Can ...

A random short story I wrote.

In a world with only one massive land mass, at the center of this massive landmass is a giant hole like a cavern. This cavern is filled with magical items and materials and entities that roam it looking for their next meal. Humans and other creatures from the surface are called to the Cavern. Som...

U is a reclusive Marxist who despises electoral politics, yet he finds himself hopelessly captivated by far right Councilwoman Kendra Badger when she knocks on his door one day. Their love could transform the city, but its residents can never know.

Hana was trained to survive hostile environments—not to become one. When she is abruptly transformed into a Japanese idol through a forbidden ritual, Hana finds herself trapped in a body she didn’t choose, a ruthless entertainment industry, and a contract designed to erase resistance. Fame com...

Misaki Minase, a former pop star, hid from the spotlight after a scandal involving her manager. But music is her life—she can't give up completely. She keeps writing and trying to perform, only to be stopped by anxiety. Even a failed performance catches the attention of Ren, one half of the su...

The world of Rohana exists beneath a barrier of luminous crosses that has enclosed humanity in a dome. Within it, people bow to Rohai and his Church of Harmony, who have divided the world into city dwellers who harness crystal technology and villagers who reject it. Haran Baratti fled his home...

Second part of the "Mask Effect" saga. With new characters and old objectives to accomplish, there is no time to stay seated. A sufficient dose of action and relaxation as in a normal human life, even for one who lives hidden behind a black-and-white mask.