Jujutsu Kaisen: Shadow King

Shinurai High School has a policy that runs the Japanese world: the bounty system. The opportunity to kill a student and earn money, or to survive and win millions. These are both equally essential to the school's position in society. Haruka enters this school, looking to gain a quick buck, only to find that he must survive the year as the highest bounty of the school year. Without the safety of others, how will he survive?

Half a million Rei. After getting betrayed by his only friend and crushed under the weight of his sister's medical bills, Zen was offered a shady deal he couldn't refuse. He arrives in Heichil, a place where money is the law and fists write the rules. Zen Ekindrel was thrown into the absurd power dynamic in his new school, SINKE High. He originally lived at the bottom of the society, struggling to even afford a meal. Suddenly, his wealth start accumulating before he knew it. A million Rei? No problem. Just challenge the next class. And you can even get an unbelievable amount of Ten Million Rei when you pass an exam. It seemed not that bad as he thought.

Van Thomas has just inherited a house from his late grandparents in the countryside and has moved into it--only to realize the house is a rather popular resort that serves all kinds of customers all year round. As the owner and manager of the building, he realizes that the inn caters to an unusual clientele, and has an even more unique staff. His secretary is named Daji. A pirate named Waverly Leviathan with resemblance to Poseidon often stays. Daji's nephew often stays and calls himself Sun Wukong. A novelist and screenwriter, Athena, is working on a masterpiece. Then there's the CEO named Odin and his twin sons named Loki. Could these mythological connections be more than coincidence?

Beth Lazinski had felt an unnerving uneasiness ever since moving into their new home. And once learning about her daughter Anna's 'new friend' Mary, she knew that their lives would never be at peace as long as they remain in that house. The town of Beaver Ridge - formerly Woodland Falls during the times of the serial killings - is a cauldron of political conspiracy and cover ups. And the epicenter of all the turmoil being the house that the Lazinski family had just moved into ... the house where the final murders in a series of viciously heinous killings took place ... where Mary and her family were supposedly brutally slaughtered.

Gregori Hastur was a happy man. His wife and his little bundle of joy Annie were all that he needed. But strange incidents and tragedy strike. And so begins his journey to find his daughter while also raising another in the process. Runeterra is dangerous and he? He is even more so. This story is Arcane adjacent. So if you have seen the show you can just pick it up and not worry about anything. The characters don't go to Piltover or Zaun until half the story is complete.

Bruce is reborn into an unexpected world: the universe of Twilight. Once a street survivor, marked by hunger and the constant fight for survival, he now finds himself as the twin brother of Edward Cullen, growing up in a wealthy and influential family in early 20th-century Chicago. Determined to leave behind the horrors of his past life, Bruce hones his physical abilities from a young age, becoming both a boxing prodigy and a skilled hunter. Yet, despite his new life of comfort and privilege, he can't shake the feeling that it’s all too good to be true. As he struggles to adapt to a life of luxury and security, Bruce senses that something dark is looming. Fate seems to test his resolve when a mysterious illness threatens his life and that of his family. But at that critical moment, an unknown power awakens within him, forever changing his story. Bruce is about to discover that his new life is far more complex than he ever imagined, and his greatest challenge will be managing the very strength that keeps him teetering between human and supernatural.

Follow the captivating journey of Ken Takagi, a high school baseball prodigy whose dreams were shattered by a devastating shoulder injury during a crucial match. After being forced to quit baseball and become a regular office worker, his life turns sour upon seeing his teammates compete on the professional level while he wallows in pain and self-pity. However, fate has other plans for Ken when he's granted a second chance, thrust back into his middle schooler self with a powerful ally—the Major League System. With a newfound opportunity to rewrite his destiny, Ken embarks on a quest to reclaim the glory he once lost. Armed with the Major League System, he navigates the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and the pursuit of greatness. As Ken strives to overcome the mistakes of his past and shape a future he can be proud of, readers are taken on an exhilarating ride through the world of baseball, where dreams are made and broken. Will Ken be able to rise above the setbacks, hone his skills, and fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a professional baseballer? With the Major League System at his disposal, the journey is fraught with excitement, setbacks, and unexpected twists. This is a tale of resilience, redemption, and the pursuit of excellence—a story that will keep you eagerly turning the pages, yearning to see if Ken can hit a home run in rewriting his own destiny. Get ready for a thrilling exploration of passion, determination, and the unwavering spirit of a young athlete chasing greatness.

Ian Night’s life was a joke—until it wasn’t. Betrayed, discarded, and left with nothing, he welcomed death when it came. But fate had other plans. Reborn in chains, Ian awakens as a slave in a world where power is dictated by bloodlines and magic. While others wield fire and lightning, he is given dominion over something far more absolute: Death. With every slain foe, every stolen soul, and every corpse bound to his will, Ian will carve his way from servitude to supremacy. He will rise from the dirt. He will shatter his chains. And those who once cast him aside will learn what it means to fear the dead. [Ability Unlocked: Soulbind – Bind the fallen to your will.] [Absorb strength of fallen soul?] [New Trait Acquired: Gravewalker – The dead whisper, and you listen.] Kingdoms will tremble. The weak will kneel. And Ian Night will never be a failure again. Or, like most in this cursed world, he’ll die trying.

【A false Necromancer lacks troops and is hunted down by others.】 【A true Necromancer commands countless skeletons and becomes a ruler in their own right.】 After obtaining the Dual-Portal, Wu Heng discovered that the original world was overrun with zombies. When the plan to become a profiteer failed, a new plan for survival began. Wu Heng chose to become a 'Necromancer.' Can't summon the undead in another world? The entire apocalyptic planet is a source of troops. Can't survive in the zombie world? Then I'll live and learn skills in another world. From that point on, the world witnessed an undead army equipped with modern weapons. Natural disaster looms, with millions of skeletons. Undying bone dragons, undead kings. (Dual-Portal + Necromancer + Magic + Fantasy World + Undead Plague.)

"Spoiled. Useless. A Disgrace to Demons." That's what they all said about Rui — the only daughter of the mighty Demon King, infamous across the Nine Hells for her divine beauty, venomous sass, and zero cultivation talent. But everything changes when her father disappears. The Infernal Council throws Rui into the deadly Trial of the Infernal Heir—an ancient rite meant for future rulers. She's stripped of her luxuries, tossed into the chaos, and told to survive nine soul-crushing trials to prove her worth. The twist? Every realm she visits, and every trial she faces… someone falls hopelessly in love with her. No one can resist Rui's chaotic allure, from icy generals and exorcist monks to flirtatious fox demons and aloof celestial princes. Whether they start off trying to kill her, capture her, or lecture her, they all end up doing the same thing—falling head over heels for her. Expect: - Reverse harem chaos - Cultivation & emotional growth - Enemies-to-suitors galore - A bratty princess turned powerful demon heiress *Expect slow burn romances.There will be some smut, but I will put warnings in the chapter before. Entry for CQ May 2025