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Taiwan during the Qing dynasty was deeply patriarchal. Women were disregarded from birth, their only purpose was to find a good marriage. But once married, the pressure was on to provide sons. This gave rise to various folk practices which claimed to ensure male offspring. Chieh-Niang watches as her sister-in-law, obsessed with giving birth to a son, gives in to these superstitions. And she herself is under pressure to marry – can she ever break free? Walking by the river one day, she comes across the body of a woman. A priestess is summoned to ensure the woman\'s spirit passes peacefully and does not haunt the town. The priestess, with her mysterious ways, does seem able to communicate with the spirit world, and Chieh-Niang, seeing a glimmer of hope, enrolls as her apprentice. But soon after, small handprints start appearing on her legs as she sleeps, while more women go missing or are found dead. What will Chieh-Niang do, and will she find the life she wants? Tan-Tsiu-Niu was selected as a recommended book by the former Minister of Culture and was recommended as a must-read book for the 2020 World Book Day by the National Museum of Taiwan Literature.
Journey to the West, but with female Wukong and muscular yet klutzy monk.
From Fifay.net: It was the roaring 20's, and the country was Japan. Bluecat, or Aoneko, is a debonaire aristocrat with too much money and leisure time. Along with his servant boy Tigerman, he dabbles in private detective work much to the chagrin of the real police detective Mr. Bee-Prince (Hachiouji). Bluecat is handsome--and yes, he knows it--witty, polite, and popular among the rich. However, his deviant libido, as well as his own attractive nature, often land him in danger. Note: This manga contains relationships between adoptive father and son, and molestation.
Demon brothers Tao Tie and Kui Long arrived at a village to receive a ritual sacrifice that happens every 10 years. Kui Long introduces himself as Wu Chen to a girl named Tan Hua. Turns out that Tan Hua actually died from an illness beforehand, but her brother, the doctor gave her a medicine to revive her so that she would be the sacrifice instead of him. Neither Kui Long nor Tan Hua knew each others role in the approaching ritual...
Collection of One Shots: Chapter 1 ~ Tarantula The story of the man Tara and Dietrich during the Holy Crusades of Europe, when greed and lust overcame men. Tara captures Dietrich and seduces him into his bed. What follows is the history behind Tara's current predicament, his purpose, and the journey back. It must be said that there is something ominous about Tara's name - Tarantula. Chapter 2 ~ Paradise of Fools There is a fine line between love and hate. Beautiful Koujirou, with his pale white body and amber eyes the color of red tea, share a violent history with Musashi - one of enemies on the battlefield. Musashi, who has only seen Koujirou for his sword capabilties, starts to think differently as Koujirou follows him, especially when Koujirou let's his body be exploited without fighting back. Musashi is tempted again and again. Chapter 3 ~ A Pair of Swords Chapter 4 ~ The Afternoon of Pan
Hana, a samurai living a life of idleness in a huge underground prison city, and Josui Amanogawa, an ayakashi vessel god who has fallen from the heavenly city. Their encounter begins a journey of rebellion against the heavens.
With the setting of Edo, we have that the more a wealthy a city grows, the more people will gather, and as a side effect more seeds of discord can easily be found. In one hand we have Shusuke, a slacker "almost" apprentice of a merchant with a rather large mouth who is pretty skilled in conversational skills and reading into people's intentions. In the other hand we have Rie, and gracious Yamato nadeshiko who is actually an expert swordsman who has dedicated her life to her skills, who works as a benriya or hired hand / jack of all trades. What have these two in common? Well, besides their very own interesting backgrounds, we have that the two of them are actually quite indebted towards the same person, which is Shuusuke's merchant "mentor" & Rie's landlord.
Elysia, The Refined Daughter Of A Duke, Was Meticulously Raised To Fulfill One Singular Purpose—Marrying Into Royalty. The Culmination Of Her Upbringing Arrives As She Is Chosen As A Potential Bride For The Crown Prince. However, Her Dreams Shatter Abruptly When A Tragic Accident Leaves Her Arm Severely Burned, Putting An End To Any Aspirations Of A Royal Engagement. Reduced To A Mere Political Pawn In Her Father’s Eyes, Elysia Finds Herself Abandoned To The Shadows, Her Younger Sister Now The Favored One. Adrift In Quiet Exile, She Grapples With A Profound Sense Of Aimlessness. A Lifetime Of Dutifully Obeying Her Father’s Commands Has Left Her Without A Clear Understanding Of Her Own Desires. Amidst This Uncertainty, She Crosses Paths With Gilles, The King’s Illegitimate Son Raised In The Slums. Despite His Lack Of Royal Decorum, Gilles Exudes An Unwavering Spirit That Captivates Elysia. Intrigued By His Determination To Preserve His Individuality Within The Constraints Of Royalty, She Volunteers To Become His Tutor, Hoping That Being Close To Him Might Help Her Discover Her Own Path In Life. This Is A Tale Of How These Two Opposites Learn How To Navigate The Icy Waters Of A Rigid Social Hierarchy While Supporting Each Other To Be True To Themselves. Get Ready For A Lesson In Romance In The Face Of Adversity When Love Blossoms Between The Genteel Noble’s Daughter And The Street-Smart Young Prince! Associated Names 生意気殿下の家庭教師になりました
From Endless Journey: In the Tearmoon Empire, the disdained selfish princess Mia was sentenced to death or was supposed to be! But she woke up back as her 12 years old self?? To avoid the guillotine in her 2nd life, she's redoing her failed past... "If-If it's me, a thing of this level is an easy job!" Ultimate self-defense! Strongest self-awareness! Using the previously clumsy, timid princess image, she will go against fate- a once in a lifetime fantasy of fixing history!
Today, too, peaceful times are flowing at St. Noel Academy.Anne, a maid from a commoner's background, seems to be struggling every day for Princess Mia.However, Anne is an extremely clumsy girl who makes one mistake or misunderstanding after another.What will happen to her......!?In addition to Anne, the other followers do their best for their masters in this story!
In the Tearmoon Empire, the disdained selfish princess Mia was sentenced to death – or at least, she was supposed to be! Instead, she woke up as her twelve-year-old self?? To avoid the guillotine in her second life, she won\'t repeat her past failures… \"F-for me, something of this level is an easy task!\" Ultimate self-defense! Strongest self-awareness! Using her previously clumsy, timid princess image, she will go against fate- a once-in-a-lifetime fantasy of fixing history!