light novels

"After two hundred long years apart, Kirito has finally been reunited with Ronie and Tiese, as well as Alice's younger sister, Selka! But Kirito's face is not the one they're most shocked to see. . . Commander Eolyne Herlentz of the Integrity Pilothood bears a striking resemblance to Eugeo, a likeness that deals a heavy blow to the hearts of the reawakened women. But before they can process their emotions, the call to arms sounds once more. Protectors new and old of the Underworld will have to fight side by side to repel this fresh threat! And not to be outdone, the party back in Unital Ring reaches the second tier and launches into their next major encounter!"--Back cover.

"Unable to get around without a wheelchair, the doll-like Josee leads a solitary, housebound existence. But when she meets her new live-in caretaker, a recent college graduate named Tsuneo, everything in her life is upended. 'Josee, the Tiger and the Fish' depicts the fragile, strangely erotic relationship that blossoms between these two young people. In addition to the title story, this collection also includes [an additional] seven short tales centering on working women and the myriad loves and partings of their lives"--Provided by publisher.

"In a city of the dead, long since ruined and far from human civilization, lives a single human child. His name is Will, and he's being raised by three undead: the hearty skeletal warrior, Blood; the graceful mummified priestess, Mary; and the crotchety spectral sorcerer, Gus. The three pour love into the boy, and teach him all they know. But one day, Will starts to wonder: 'Who am I?' Will must unravel the mysteries of this faraway dead man's land, and unearth the secret pasts of the undead. He must learn the love and mercy of the good gods, and the bigotry and madness of the bad. And when he knows it all, the boy will take his first step on the path to becoming a Paladin"--Amazon.

"The internet is full of creepypastas, cryptid sightings, tales of paranormal activity, and unsolved disappearances. These are mostly rumors and pranks fueled by trolls--entertainment. But the unlucky few learn the hard way that some legends are true. Many of these unfortunate souls are doomed, but their luck may change if they cross paths with the boy in the red hood. He roams from town to town and appears wherever strange things occur. Is he a light in the dark? Or living proof that monsters are all too real?"--Provided by publisher.

"There are rumors going around that a boy in a red hood has been asking people if they've noticed anyone in the dark crevices of their home. . . While it might sound ridiculous, everybody knows the feeling: Even when alone, sometimes they feel like they're being watched. Is someone peeking through the window? Or the cracked open door? The desk, the bookshelf, the dresser--they create gaps everywhere! And then the chilling sound of laughter fills the room"--Back cover.

One day, Mai comes across a creepy game called Nightmare, and when a mysterious voice gives her a choice -- play the game or lose everyone she cares about -- she must put herself at risk to protect her loved ones by trying to beat the game.

"Following Mai and Asagi's win during the black event, Nightmare gets its first update. The game closes for a break and players briefly enjoy having the use of their body parts back. When the game reopens, Mai is served her second set of challenges right away! With the help of new allies and with club-mates Asagi and Sugiura by her side, Mai heads bravely into the next event. If they work together, can they unravel the riddle behind a massive knight that doesn't take damage?!"--Provided by publisher.

Hinata is a shy fifth grader who ends up caring for his grandfather's former police dog, Chris, but soon finds out the great detective dog can be more scared than brave.

"Hinata, a shy boy in the fifth grade, receives his first-ever pet when his grandfather brings him Chris, a retired police dog with excellent training and top-notch skills. There's only one problem: whenever Chris sees a bug, they fly into a panic. Soon, however, their nose is put to the test, when during a walk, they hear police sirens blare...There's been a robbery at a nearby jewelry shop! As the police investigation stalls, Hinata and his plucky pooch stumble across a vital clue. Can the pair overcome their fears and catch the culprit?"--OCLC.

"Every hero doing good in the shadows has a rival who works in the light--and Phantom Thief Red is no exception! Asuka and Kei have just started middle school and their career as Red, but their double life gets even harder when the genius kid detective Hibiki Shirasato calls them out on live TV! Can they keep helping people with the law hot on their trail?"--Back cover.