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A boy and his "friends" like to play hide-and-seek in a scrapyeard. When their bullying drives him to his breaking point, things take a dark turn... Originally published in the September 1995 issue of Suspense & Horror.

Yukari Marii may appear innocent, but she holds a deep and concealed secret: her striking purple eyes see all living things as robots. Initially brushed off as a harmless quirk by her friend Manabu "Gaku" Hatou, he soon discovers that there is more truth to her perspective than he anticipated. Despite her peculiar worldview, Hatou feels an undeniable urge to protect Yukari due to her charming demeanor. On the other hand, Yukari perceives Hatou as an "adjustable, all-purpose robotic device." Nevertheless, Yukari's unique and isolated perspective has caused her to feel alone, with even her old friend Nanami Tenjou treating her cruelly. Following a particular occurrence, Hatou learns that Yukari is not the only person with a distinct viewpoint, known as "Qualia." Upon Yukari's admission to an institution for those with Qualia, Hatou becomes entangled in a dangerous web of intrigue that she must escape.

Sixteen "Ultimate" students gather at Hope's Peak Academy for the start of a new year, but upon entering the building, they suddenly pass out and awaken in a classroom. Usami, a pink and white bunny, greets them and announces they will embark on a school trip to an island. However, Monokuma, a black and white bear, disrupts their plans and reveals they must participate in a "School Killing Trip." In order to leave the island, a student must commit murder without being caught. Nagito Komaeda, the "Ultimate Lucky Student," initially believes none of them could commit such an act, but the high stakes may override his hope with despair.

A man was killed by a group of acquaintances five years ago. Shintarou Nakamura, Akira Kanzaki, Ryuu Nimaidou, Haruka Nagase, and Tsubaki Toyoshima visit the murder site each year to renew their vow of secrecy. When they hear of a golf course development planned for the area, they return to move the body. Instead of finding remains, they discover a cell phone that starts ringing. After answering the call, they're informed by a stranger that the bones are missing and their crime has been exposed. To avoid imprisonment, they agree to complete a "favor" for the caller, but this task unravels a scheme that strains their bond.

"I'll be your friend." A chilling ghost boy, Haesu Lee, visits the outcast, Eunha Joo. The moment she accepts this dangerous friendship, unexpected events unfold around Eunha... Will this hand offered by her mysterious friend be salvation, or a curse?

The clue to a missing person's case is hidden behind a child who is both beautiful and sinister. Note: Chapter count includes a prologue

To investigate a kidnapping case, Xue Zhao, a profiler, went deep into a village of a foreign race, but was haunted by the villager's worship of [Him]. The pale face of Ji Li was looming, and his cold and wet long hair followed him like a shadow. Is the grace He bestowed a gentle killing intent or a bloody love word? The sacrifice He demanded was Xue Zhao's arrogant mind or his cold heart? Is the ghost you... or me?(Source: Bilibili, translated)

From just beyond your field of vision—

Desperate to escape the streets after being discarded by his parents, Flynn finds hope at Willow City Necromancy Academy. There, his hidden spirit talents ignite. Crushing specters and gaining powerful spirit allies, Flynn eclipses his peers. Hailed as a prodigy, Flynn harbors a secret ambition: to become the strongest necromancer fueled by revenge from those who cast him out. As a specter horde marches, can the vengeful prodigy become a hero, or will his fury consume him?

In broad daylight, a horrific mass murder occurs, nearly also claiming the life of Mina, a high school student. Miraculously, she survives after undergoing a heart transplant. As Mina begins to settle back into a semblance of normalcy, she becomes alarmed by an overwhelming surge of murderous intent that she's never experienced before. Unbeknownst to her, the heart she received had belonged to Misako Shimizu, the very perpetrator of the mass murder. Mina's parents watch in confusion and fear as their beloved daughter starts transforming into a murderer whose murderous intent never stops...!?