Refrain Game – Chapter 14

Previous | TOC | Preview Chapter 14 “I guess that’s about right.”   I showed Shinji the routes I had taken so far, which I had written down on rough paper. The fact that every single one ended with “death” made me feel a bit apologetic—or perhaps reluctant—to be saying this to him in person….…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 14

Refrain Game – Chapter 13

Previous | TOC | Next Chapter 13 Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological state in which a hostage develops a psychological bond with their captor and harbors favorable feelings towards them. This begins when the hostage, in hopes of surviving, tries to appear appealing to the perpetrator—who holds them captive, and develops a favorable impression of…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 13

Refrain Game – Chapter 12

Previous | TOC | Next Chapter 12 The scenery had changed quite a bit. All I could see were mountains and a river. The occasional houses that appeared were dilapidated and showed no signs of human life. The abandoned school was located a short way off the main road. The bikers, who were here on…… Continue reading Refrain Game – Chapter 12

June 2026 Short

I Can’t Stay Pure Forever Author: Hibiki Aida “Judith, I wish to end our engagement. I assume you know why.” Ah, so the day has finally come.   I had known it would. Still, my chest felt as if it were being squeezed tight, and my breathing grew shallow. He wouldn’t carelessly throw away the…… Continue reading June 2026 Short

Forbidden Master – Part 9/Chapter 446

Previous TOC Next Chapter 446 – He Sees Something “W-what is this!? From elder sister and brother… behold, something seething forth, as though a strange force rises within them…….” “Th, this is… it’s a different kind than mine, but I can tell… this is… an aura of jealousy.”   In the bustling Elven Settlement, full…… Continue reading Forbidden Master – Part 9/Chapter 446