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In this world, monsters consume a person's lifespan in exchange for granting their every wish. However, Nea's mysterious "apothecary" monster seems uninterested in consuming hers.  After wandering into the land of Weem, Nea is offered the illustrious position of Songbearer, and forms a contract with Dino - a monster as beautiful as he is powerful. While Nea adjusts to her role (and Dino's peculiar brand of companionship) she is tasked with the search for the Grimmdoll Chain: an artifact in possession of the elusive Masked Monster. If not her lifespan, what will Dino require of her in exchange for her wishes...?

Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending! Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She's surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect. Except that this world is actually a dating sim called Kyun-Love, and Mystia knows she's been reincarnated into the role of the main character's evil rival! Mystia is determined to do everything she can to avoid her fate, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Especially when all the boys keep falling in love with her!

Join Aki and Haru as they tackle one of the most perilous tasks two college roommates can face - feeding themselves! Easygoing Aki has mastered the art of affordable home-cooking to keep his good friend Haru upbeat and motivated throughout the school year. From homemade ramen to fried chicken to plum liqueur, each season offers a whole new menu! Chewing their way through life's ups and downs, the boys and their friends share in the simple joys of food and youth. Take a hearty bite out of this sweet and refreshing slice of life story!

Being a princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be in this romantic comedy between a free-spirited duke’s daughter and a stubborn prince—inspired the anime!Leticia Dorman is living every girl’s dream—she’s the daughter of a duke, raised in the lap of luxury, and she’s engaged to marry the ruggedly handsome crown prince, Clarke. But if this is a dream, somebody wake her up!In preparation to become part of the royal family, Lettie has endured ten grueling years of lessons on everything from dancing to etiquette. And once she becomes queen, then she’ll have to put it all into practice. Her only chance of escape lies in the prince breaking off their engagement. This seems improbable…until he shows up at a royal ball with a mysterious woman on his arm. This could be Lettie’s chance to break free once and for all, but not if Prince Clarke has anything to say about it!

An erotic, whimsical and heart-warming love comedy about an awkwardly inexperienced incubus and the handsome host club worker trying to teach him how to be sexy!  Despite being an incubus, Forni is not good at sexual matters. Unfortunately, an incubus needs sex to survive... so he ends up passing out in the street due to starvation. Luckily for him, he gets rescued by the host club worker Harumi, who takes him home. That night, Forni sneaks into Harumi's dream to have a "meal" - but it's his first time and he doesn't know how to do it! That's how Harumi ends up teaching him instead... "If it feels good, I want you to tell me. Got it?"

In the midst of a crowded ballroom, the Countess Sherazade is overcome by a flood of memories. Memories of a past life as an ordinary girl in another world, reading a Teen Love novel about a meek, but kind-hearted young woman from an impoverished noble family who catches the Prince's eye, and then attracts his love. A novel that recounts the story of her own life... or what it will soon become.  The only problem is... this story ends with Sherazade as a traumatized and broken shell of herself, and there's no way she's going to sit back and let that happen. At that moment, Shera makes a promise to herself- to do whatever it takes to make sure she will never, ever marry the prince!

Hayan and Euntae are off to investigate the mysterious "Project 0101"! Their road trip takes a detour, however, as Hayan follows a lead on her missing memories-Yohan, her childhood friend. But when she approaches him, trying to initiate a ten-year reunion, he...claims he doesn't know her?! Still, it just so happens that Yohan lives right near where Hayan grew up. Some answers are better than none, right? But things take a sharp turn for the worse when Hayan is paid a visit from the mastermind vampire himself, "God"...!

After believing themselves to be betrayed once more, Star One is at their lowest. They're able to escape, but it comes at a cost...Now without any help, the Boys of Destiny know they must confront the Dragon of the End that's coming to destroy their world. To stop it, the Boys of Destiny must embark on one last journey to discover the truth about the Dragon and about themselves.

Now that Agent Six and the gang have brought down their local competitor, and added a member along the way, they can finally enjoy some peace. But not for long because the Kisaragi base is attacked. Yet. AGAIN!! And the culprit is none other than the Sand King, an old foe they barely escaped from the first time! Just what is the deal with the monsters on this planet?! Will the evil corporation be able to rid these nuisances once and for all...?

Long ago, humanity discovered the weapons later known as Autoscrolls-and the Oath-Making technology that allows command of them. In modern day Japan, not only have Autoscrolls become a part of everyday life, but Oath-Making is now a systematized science. When high school student and scroll enthusiast of the Oath Club Kyouta Yuzuki gets into an accident after finding a mysterious scroll, his new transplanted Oath-Heart turns him into a new being!

The Bungo Stray Dogs comfort series finally reaches Volume 10! A hotpot pot lock party at the Armed Detective Agency? Sounds like fun-Wait, what did Dazai just put in the broth?! And back in the Dark Era, Ango hatches a plot to get one over on his drinking buddies!

A long-awaited reunion and a fragile happiness...Riftan has returned from the royal capital just in time to deal with a group of rogue knightsattacking the gates of Anatol. When the dust settles, he and Maxi finally have time to get toknow each other properly, but Maxi struggles to show Riftan who she really is, afraid that he willreject her. Even worse are her fears that the next time Riftan is called away, he might neverreturn. Determined to prove her worth and secure an unshakeable place in her new home, Maxiagrees to help the sorcerer Ruth create a new magical device... and discovers she might becapable of more than she could have ever dreamed. This volume collects episodes 25-45 of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webcomic on MANTA.

From the very first night in her new flat, Jilly Johnson is haunted by nightmares and calls out the name of a man who Jilly does not know. Spooked by a fortune teller, and by what she sees as the flat itself sending her messages, she becomes determined to find out more about the previous tenants, and the accident that led to the death of one of them.

Meet Jalisco and Santa:Jalisco islooking for her beloved mother who disappeared mysteriously. Santa is faced with taking down the corrupt politicians in her hometown.Latina Superheroesilluminates the struggles and triumphs of Latina women, weaving together themes of identity, resilience, and unity. Join these extraordinary heroines as they defy the odds, harnessing theirinner strength to forge a brighter tomorrow in this new young adult graphic novel series.Jalisco, a spirited girl from the outskirts of Guadalajara, finds her life shattered when her mother mysteriously disappears. Brushed off by authorities, Jaliscos quest for truth leads her to the Adelitas, a clandestine group fighting against the sinister forces behind the femicides plaguing their community. Determined to uncover the fate of her beloved mother, Jalisco embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, guided by the unwavering strength of sisterhood. Santa is from Wexo, a town on the Texan/Mexican border. The upcoming elections are threatening to put a corrupt politician in power: Ilena Chavez-Estevez AKA ICE. Santa joins the other candidates campaign and fights. Racial tensions begin to rise within the town. And when citizens of Wexo begin to disappear one by one, Santa must raid the detention camps and take down ICE. Join Jalisco and Santa on their riveting journeys of courage, resilience, and justice in these two stories from Latina Superheroes, the groundbreaking new young adult full-color graphic novel series.

SOMETHING HAS HAPPENED! Based on the popular online gameNeopetscomes a new and official full-color graphic novel. A rare form of magic has turned everyone in Neopia into toys, and it's up to TDMBGPOP and his friends to restore it. This graphic novel is full of humor, heart, and plushie pandemonium.Somebody has left their Blue Grundo Plushie here. What a poor unwanted little guy, maybe you should talk to him... no, hes just a toy, he wont answer you. Dont be silly! No one knows where The Discarded Magical Blue Grundo Plushie of Prosperity (TDMBGPOP) came from. He was spotted one day sitting on a Faerieland cloud. At first, Neopets believed he was just forgotten and whoever left him there would return for him soon. But many moons passed, and no one came. When Faerieland fell from the sky, TDMBGPOP toppled down with it. He descended until his stitches were snagged by a tree branch, and he took up post in a nearby tree. These days, Neopians from all over visit TDMBGPOP in his tree. Rumor has it that if you talk to the poor guy, you'll get a rare item or Neopoints. Perhaps it was good luck or . . . ? No one knows. Not even TDMBGPOP. Until one day, when TDMBGPOP discovers that he can move. Not only thathe can talk and walk and cartwheel! But there's something amiss in Neopia. All of the Neopets have turned into toysand even Queen Fyora is looking quite playful, if you know what we mean. This beautifully illustrated original graphic novel tackles some of life's hardest questionslike the meaning of family, ';good' vs. ';evil,' and what it means to be real. This graphic novel also includes a universal code for a new one-time-use item in the back, which can be redeemed on theNeopetswebsite. Backmatter in the back of the comic, written by disability activist and content creator Sabrina Hutchings, touches on the importance of equity for people (and Faeries!) with disabilities, like Seshatia the Library Faerie, who is an ambulatory wheelchair user. This is officially licensed merchandise fromNeopets 1999-2025. All Rights Reserved.The satisfying ending, likable main characters, and fun banter make this an appealing adventure for nostalgic readers who grew up playing Neopets as well as those who are new to this world. Exciting and endearing from start to finish. - Kirkus Reviews forNeopets: The Omelette FaerieI liked it and I'm a harsh critic. - Josh Elder (jawsch), the Grundo KingforNeopets: The Omelette FaerieThis story was a tasty treat! Filled with suspense, humor, and Neopian lore, readers of all ages will love this heartfelt graphic novel about how the loss of a major resource can impact a society. - Brigitta Blair, artist and author of the upcoming graphic novel,Cramming,forNeopets: The Omelette Faerie Fans will enjoy seeing so many of the Neopians in their world, as well as the references to other content. - School Library JournalforNeopets: The Omelette FaerieFor the first time in a while, I am truly optimistic on the future of Neopets in print. Good things are coming ... This book is proof that the Neopets brand is still brimming with fresh ideas, strong execution, and full of heart. - Jellyneo (Neopets fan site) for Neopets: The OfficialCookbook

New Yorker cartoonist and author of Murder Book Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell returns with a riotous and radically candid comic memoir about snacks, connection, and developing a taste for freedom.From standup comedian,New Yorkercartoonist, and the author ofMurder Bookcomes this fresh comics memoir about being a snacker in a world of foodies. With equal parts humor and unflinching honesty, Hilary traces her life story through food: from her childhood as the ultimate picky eater, her teenage and young adult years of disordered eating, and finally learning to love herself again. Punctuated throughout with ridiculous (but very real! and important!) snack recipes like a baggie of goldfish and burnt toast, Campbell captures the reality of growing up in a womans body in the 90s and 00s in how it shaped her life in work, friendship, and dating. Especially dating. Arent we all seeking love, self-acceptance, and a good snack to get youthrough it?These hilarious stories of family, romance, and belonging prove that if foodcan isolate us, it also has the power to connect us to what matters most.