The God of Death is an unconquerable, unnatural, ubiquitous force. So what happens when it travels down to the earthly realm and meets those who worship it? "Death stares at the boy. It really looks into those hollow eyes, red-rimmed and desperate yet authentic. This boy really loves...it. Th...

In the wake of a tragedy, despite wishing for death, I'd always be rejected by Thanatos. No matter what I tried, 'she' would always stop me. But why? Isn't 'she' the God of Death? I can only keep trying to solve the mysteries of life and death. Are they the reason for her rejection? Or was th...

The ongoing paradox of life is that the worst parts of life and ourselves drive us to death, and that in order to pursue life we must love ourself including the worst parts. One man has an encounter with Love, Suffering and Death.

This is a Spin-off/Sequel to the Invitation of Thanatos for the YOASOBI Writing contest. This story follows the younger brother of the protagonist in Invitation of Thanatos and what lead him down the road he built.

"This world is indeed so cruel," Those words echoed in my mind as I stood on the rooftop of the hospital. The sky was darkening, the sun disappearing from view, replaced by the moon as a lantern. Stars appeared in abundance, as if welcoming someone long-awaited. There, I stood silently, gaz...

Momoka can't help but want to break the cycle of hospital visits that make up her life as she seeks an answer to escape.

December 24th. The snow had taken the shape of the roofs it had fallen over. The weather was chilly but my living room was warm, thanks to the heater. "Sorry." Just one word sent from his LINE account. It could mean a lot of things.

Zaphyrian Valley, a port of serenity, faced impending war. Commander Berengar, a beacon of hope, led a valiant defense. In the heart of battle, he stood unwavering. Despite adversity, he made the ultimate sacrifice, vanquishing the enemy. Berengar's legacy lives on, etched in the valley's spirit....

Hikaru's eyes weren't like the stars in the sky; they were like the stars of memories in his heart. In the City of Infinity, when the gates began to close, an unexpected task fell upon Hikaru and his companions. Guided by the stars, they set out to unravel the secrets that awaited them. However, ...

A young man seduced by death has an encounter with his past and his future through an angel-like ten year old boy who may question everything in the young man's life again. A short spin-off story of the Japanese masterpiece "An Invitation from Thanatos" by Mayo Hoshino. Also inspired by the meg...