A somewhat shy girl dies in an accident, but is granted a chance at reincarnation. Unfortunately, while choosing her cheat skill, she accidentally picks the skill next to her desired choice! Fortunately, the goddess of reincarnation pities her and decides to... not take back her skill. Now grante...

The Chupacabra's July follows Hernandez, a sarcastic but sharp-tongued forensic investigator in Mexico City, who is called to a gruesome crime scene in a remote village—dozens of goats drained of blood, with no signs of forced entry. As Hernandez investigates, he uncovers claw marks, a bear drain...

This is a collection of short stories set within the Academy Showdown universe. The stories that end in cliffhangers (excluding flashbacks), may either be directly referenced or concluded at some point in the main story. However, some plot points featured here may be subject to change in the future.

"How one goblin came to alter the course of the Holy Wars so profoundly was anyone's guess. But there was nothing divine or strange about Tollia. All he ever was, was a good man. And that was enough." ~ The Great Hero Edric Callahan, Knight of the Eldrick Flame What can one goblin do to change...

Kimiko has found out her classmate Miyari has had a crush on her for a while, but she doesn't mind. The feeling is mutual. So when she hears Miyari plotting to use a voodoo doll to get headpats from her, she decides it's the perfect time to play along to her delusions.

On a 19th-century train journey in the East, French Lieutenant Gabriel Duval is accused of a mysterious murder on board. Belgian detective Jean-Claude begins a complex investigation to uncover the truth amidst an atmosphere of mystery and tension among the passengers.

Some ghosts wear your face. Others ride your soul. In the slums of the Redmond Barrens, identity is just another commodity—and Isilme Sorn’el sold hers a long time ago. Now known as Valkyrie, she’s a ghost-hardened warlock turned arcane specialist with too many scars and not enough sins left t...

Neil, a young man in his 20s, had just bailed out of jail due to the betrayal of his ex-girlfriend, who took everything from him. All he was left with was an old apartment and a tiny bit of money—no clothes for winter, no job—but still, he had a direction to go in life. Meanwhile, Anika, a you...

A short story about Oriana, an abnormal kid from the poorest family in the city, infamous for her inability to feel negative emotions. A daughter to a mentally challenged father and a sickly mother, they are an outcast even in the lower-class community.

In the arena, the Gladiator is undefeated, working his way up through the hierarchy by slicing and pummeling his opponents within an inch of their life. He's been given the title 'Untouchable', dodging any attack his opponent makes before they even move. Of course, the Gladiator has been beate...