Japanese Zodiac Murder

one night Dan Smith was found dead, police said it was a suicide but his friends didn't think so. Adi, Anne, and Peter had started to find some clues that Dan left for them before committing suicide. What happened to Dan? Was it a suicide or murder? cover design by Mashy Yom

``` Entering the world of the Scripted Murder Game isn't scary. Playing the role of the murderer is still doable. Playing the role of the victim is fine. Playing the role of a girl is manageable. Even if you have to deal with dark, strange monsters, and accidentally get tainted by them, it's no big deal. Shuo looked at the script in his hand and felt that he could still play the part! … But after adding a bunch of teammates with mental issues, he felt that he couldn't go on acting. This script is a bit off too! Shuo, "Can we not have a murderer, a victim, a girl, or psychos, and just have a normal person?" … —————— 【Non-traditional Scripted Murder Mystery Game】 【Attention: The plot will gradually shift from normal to bizarre, focusing on tasks. Each Scripted Murder Game script is original, not fan-made. Non-original scripts will be indicated.】 【Ensemble cast, with undercovers, role-playing, disguises, no female lead.】 ```

Ding Yue had just traversed into the Parallel World and flunked his College Entrance Examination. To avoid his parents' double-punishment, Ding Yue forged an admission notice, created a fake university website, and rented a space near University Town to discretely run a counterfeit university in hope of fooling his parents. Things didn’t go as expected. On the first day of the term, the registration scene of his fake university surprisingly turned out to be a big hit... PS: This is a story filled with light-hearted farming narrative, everyday life, extravagantly rich and talented characters, technology, and top students... Feel free to add it to your bookshelf if you like it, and don’t forget to leave a recommendation vote~

"You will be reborn as hope, My boy Milagro, Oh sorry its Kaan now." "What Reborn!!?" What is this stupid god of tales saying. *** Kaan born to bring hope somehow became a curse to bring the fall to all of the kingdoms. Well that's what the prophecy says. "Well who cares I will live in this world as the villain and create a hero." "..." "Well that failed huh...." "..." what will happen when the hand groomed hero by the villain defies his orders and ruins the plans made long back... what will happen when an obsessed hero captures the sacrificial villain.... "Jasper please listen to me." "no" "huuu... damn it."

Cj awakens in a blinding light, only to be thrust into an endless, pitch-black void. He begins wandering aimlessly, questioning his surroundings and wondering if he’s in heaven. However, after chasing a distant light that never seems to get any closer, Cj grows frustrated, only to hear an unexpected voice in his head. The voice, belonging to a mysterious being, mocks him and gives him a grim recount of his life, including the fact that he died too soon and will never meet the child he was expecting. Suddenly, Cj is transported to a vast library where he meets an elderly man, who reveals that Cj has not entered heaven but rather a strange dimension between life and death. The old man, Theta, explains that Cj and another recently arrived soul, Fei, have both failed a test designed to prove their resilience. Theta tells them they are now members of the **Reincarnation Company**, a division of an afterlife system where souls are reincarnated into new lives to complete missions that will impact the worlds they left behind. With tensions high, Cj and Fei initially despise each other—Fei is the very person Cj blames for his untimely death. But when Theta assigns them to work together on a mission, the two begrudgingly agree to cooperate, knowing that teamwork is the only way forward. As they face new challenges, they uncover the shocking truth behind their deaths and the true purpose of the Reincarnation Company. Will they be able to put aside their differences to succeed in their missions, or will their personal grudges tear them apart? *Reincarnation Company* explores the bonds formed in the afterlife, the price of redemption, and the consequences of second chances. Join Cj and Fei as they navigate the mysteries of death, life, and everything in between.

Increasing might and unending endurance under the scorching sun, thickened skin harder than a diamond, and bodily fluids turning into lethal toxins; are a few examples of powers within a Zeal. A birthmark that forms a distinct symbol representing one of the twelve Gods known by the people as the Zodiac. Zeals are the ultimate gift, for aside from the superhuman ability, its bearer could wield magic based on the element of the God who bestowed them their mark. Although Nusterra is an isolated continent, surrounded by raging and stormy seas filled with monstrous beasts, it is a vast land overflowing with natural riches and mana. Nusterra has a long history of war and bloodshed. Twelve kingdoms emerged to power and for a long time, war with each other reached a deadlock. But, animosity turned to cooperation and an agreement of peace was made after an event that almost wiped out humanity. It happened more than a millennium ago, in the era known to man as the Age of Insanity. Chaos ruled over the land, making both beasts and man succumb to madness. Many thought it ended then, but its crumbs started to show itself and increased through time. A thirteenth territory, the nation of Decatris, was formed at the center of Nusterra after the Age of Insanity, serving as the symbol of peace between the twelve kingdoms and its enforcer. Now, with the growing cases of maddened beasts, Aeneas, a boy from the Proud Lion's kingdom of Pantera, aims to become a knight and a hero despite not bearing a Zeal from any of the twelve Zodiac Gods. __________________ Daily Update Schedule: 12:00 P.M. GMT+8

In a world ruled by astrology, every citizen is bound to their zodiac sign. The Celestial Order ensures that no one questions their fate. Until Celeste Orion does. Born under the Air Dominion, she should have been a visionary, a scholar-a loyal servant of the stars. But when she uncovers a forbidden truth hidden deep in the archives, she realizes she was never meant to be an Aquarius at all. Celeste is forced into exile. But when a deadly Scorpio assassin, Kieran Vael, spares her life instead of ending it, she is thrust into a rebellion she never expected, and also, forbidden love.

At Gorlea College, Riniock's dark ambitions take root. Sent off to master the arcane and the mysterious pursuit of odh, Riniock’s farewell is met with disquieted relief from his distant and afeared parents. Behind his polite demeanour lies a chilling secret. With newfound access to the occult arts, Riniock plots to refine his sinister passion — murder — turning his education into the foundation for a twisted legacy that would change the era in unimaginable ways.

After being hit by a truck, I found myself in a fantasy world as a hybrid between human and bunny in my favourite novel, The Murder Bunny Is Actually Cute. Since I was a noble and there were no discrimination against non-humans in this world, I actually settled in nicely. The problem lay when I enrolled in the Arcane Arts Academy, and found myself entangled in a horror film disguised as a rom-com, because the Villainous and destroyer of this world has fallen in love with me. You would think that would be the worst of it, but I awakened a system that gave me Anti-World Destruction Missions to save the world from other hidden Villainous in the event the true Villainous was unable to destroy the world. Now I have no choice but to save the world by seducing the other villainous to my side. Why couldn't I have a peaceful reincarnation filled with nothing but slice of life and lazying around? ••• Disclaimer: -Don't Expect The Villainous To Be Kind People Who Can Actually Be Redeemable. -No Smut. -Just In Case You Skipped The Tags, This Is Yuri. (It Also Has Harem)

Twilight of the Zodiac trilogy: Book 1 · Secrets of Starlit Hearts Book 2 · Shadows of Broken Oaths Book 3 · Echoes of Eternal Flames ※※※ In the mystical Zodiac Archipelago, Seventeen Whitlock faces a dark prophecy after losing her siblings. She must unite with allies, including the enigmatic Draco de Lavissaye, to combat an encroaching darkness. As they harness their magical powers, secrets and forbidden magic threaten to unravel their bond. In a world filled with peril and intrigue, Seventeen must navigate her destiny before the shadows consume her. ※※※ To the Dreamers and the Warriors, To those who dare to challenge fate, navigate the shadows, and embrace the magic of love amidst chaos. May you find your strength among the stars and discover the power of connection in a world where destinies intertwine. Welcome to the Zodiac Archipelago—where every constellation holds a secret, and every heart yearns for its true path. ※※※ The plan is for three books, each ones with around 100 chapters, without counting the auxiliary and extra chapters of additional content. Hope you like the worldbuilding here. The romance is a slowburn in book 1. Make sure to check out all the extra and additional chapters, it'll make your experience more complete and magical. ※※※ Check the auxiliary chapter of trigger warnings, your mental health matters. ※※※ #Fantasy #Romance #Dystopian #Adventure #Revenge #Slowburn #Prophecy #R18 #Magic #Supernatural #Dark #Sarcasm #Friendship #Manipulation #Betrayal #Banter #Action #YoungAdult #CharacterGrowth #ForbiddenMagic #ForbiddenLove #PoliticalIntrigue #FakeIdentities #Spy #Liar #IdentityStruggles #Soulmates #FatedLove #FoundFamily #Zodiac #Constellations #Monsters #Grimoire #ParentalConflict #MommyIssues #DaddyIssues #Loss #Trauma #PTSD #Mystery #Quest #Mythology #Forsaken #ForsakenGods #Danger #Duality #DualPov #Cursed #FatevsFreeWill #Healing #TrustIssues #EmotionalConflict #Desperation #Sacrifice #Rebellion #PowerStruggles #Survival #Frenemies #EnemiestoLovers #EnemiestoFriends #FriendstoLovers #Enchantment #Secrets #Illusions #Worldbuilding #Transformation

Betrayed by the very government he loyally served, former X-soldier Ryver was tightly monitored in case he went off the rails. There was no way he could escape, with his last family at the clutches of the government. When he thought all hope was lost, a strange message popped into his head. [Ding! Earth will now experience its third evolution] [Welcome to the apocalypse, Contestant #1,324,888!] [Cellular Diagnostics Completed] [Talent System Function Triggered] [You have awakened an SSS+ level Talent: 10,000x Reward On Murder!} “This is my chance!” Ryver clenched his fist tightly. The dimly lit room flickered and a shadow of an evil smile spread across his lips and his eyes, they glintied with pure madness. … [Ding! You murdered Donald Fletch because he had looked you the wrong way. ] [You looted Yoga Fitness Guidelines.] [Ding! Talent activated! 10,000x Reward! Scripture Of Nine Revolving Sun received!] Ding! You murdered Martins Palson because he had faint killing intent towards you. ] [You looted an assistive-type Nanite.] [Ding! Talent triggered! 10,000x critical Reward! Mythic Item - Void Symbiote received]! With such powers, Ryver's insane path to revenge began!

Xanthia and KingsElton, two great kingdoms have been fighting for centuries. KingsElton triumphs and starts massacring Xanthians. A young girl is killed along with her family in this brutality. Yet she emerges as her country, Xanthia's only hipe when she is reborn as the son of a powerful Mage of KingsElton with a thirst for revenge for her previous death.

Twelve people are kidnapped and brought to a mysterious hotel by someone named Mr. Cat, they have been told the only way to escape is to kill each other...but would they really do it? As tensions run rampant will they break to the pressure or survive and make it out alive. Updates every Thursday!

In a world of blessed humans, Simon Velthorne he who was forgotten and ignored by the god yet beloved by the Zodiacs. [The 24 Zodiacs Chooses you Simon Velthorne as The Saint will you accept?] The stoty of a fallen genius once again being reborn as a Saint

Full title of the book: Imperial Japanese Space Force - I traveled back in time to 1901 and decided to change history with 21st century technology. Author: Asahi Kaoru Disclaimer: I don't own anything of this work and it's character. This work completely belong to the author. I am just translating it. Synopsis: In 2032, due to an accident in a particle accelerator, Ashihara Soryu's soul travels back in time to Japan in 1901, where he is reborn as Takashiro Soryu. Then, the angel Liliel tells him that if things continue as they are, the devil/evil will win at Armageddon and civilization will decline. Is the time travel a coincidence? Or is it God's plan? Souryu decides to use 21st century technology to lead Japan and save the world.

Caden is an ordinary young man—or so it seems. For weeks, his nights have been haunted by enigmatic dreams in which a mysterious woman warns him of an imminent danger. When his life takes a sudden turn, he discovers that he possesses an elemental power, an ancient energy symbolized by a zodiac mark on his body. Yet one detail haunts him: he knows he wasn’t born with this mark, and his past before the age of nine is a complete blank. In his search for answers, Caden encounters others who bear similar marks, each tied to an elemental power and representing a zodiac sign. These chosen ones, known as the Zodiac Mages, are guardians of a fragile balance, but their unity shattered years ago. Now, their powers have become the target of those willing to go to any lengths to claim them. To counter this growing threat, Caden sets out to rebuild the Brotherhood of Zodiac Mages. Together, they must overcome their differences, restore the harmony of old, and face an enemy whose strength is beyond imagination. But every alliance comes with its own risks: caught between friendship and betrayal, Caden must discern allies from foes and uncover the truth about his own origins.

Death Note Another Note: The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases is a light novel written by Nisio Isin and released on August 1, 2006. The story is a prequel to the manga Death Note, and expands on the briefly-mentioned Los Angeles "BB Murder Cases" There's a serial killer loose in Los Angeles and the local authorities need help fast. For some reason the killer has been leaving a string of maddeningly arcane clues at each crime scene. Each of these clues, it seems, is an indecipherable roadmap to the next murder. Onto the scene comes L, the mysterious super-sleuth. Despite his peculiar working habits, he's never shown his face in public—but this time, he needs help. Enlisting the services of an FBI agent named Naomi Misora, L starts snooping around the City of Angels. It soon becomes apparent that the killing spree is a psychotic riddle designed to specifically engage L in a battle of wits. Stuck in the middle between killer and investigator, it's up to Misora to navigate both the dead bodies and the egos to solve the Los Angeles Murder Cases.

"I Want to Play a Game" blends elements such as time loops, infinite streams, rule-based games, and post-apocalyptic survival, all set against a unique Chinese aesthetic with mind-bending plot twists. The story unfolds in an alternate realm known as "The Land of Endings," where all participants are "the Guilty"—people burdened with sins in the real world—who are forcibly drawn into a death game controlled by the Twelve Zodiac. The game is divided into three levels: "Heaven," "Earth," and "Human." Within ten days, participants must win "the Dao" through strategic play, deduction, or cooperation; once they accumulate enough, they can escape. Those who fail will lose their memory and be resurrected on the eleventh day, while only those who awaken the "Echo" ability can retain their memories and move on to the next cycle of reincarnation. Originally a "place for divine creation," The Land of Endings has become a brutal battleground for survival following the betrayal of the Zodiac leader, "Tianlong" (Heavenly Dragon).

In the world of Dyron, a place of suffering and emptiness, every human is born with a small zodiac sign on their neck just behind their left ear. For Vin Crimson, a young man with the zodiac sign Leo, the sign does not bring hope, but rather a reminder of the wounds and darkness of the past. Trapped in the middle of a cruel world, Vin tries to fight the shadows of fate that seem to be written to destroy him. On this journey, he meets Jeannie Althea, a Libra, who not only heals his physical wounds, but also becomes a beacon that guides his path. Faced with the destruction that threatens Dyron, Vin must face a choice: surrender to emptiness or rise as a symbol of hope for a world that is in ruins. Note: 1. The main focus is the story 2. Updates are uncertain, can be anytime 3. The main language focus is Indonesian

I was mocked. The abuse during my childhood was severe, no wonder my ending was pitiful. I was suppose to be the doted on heiress of a reputable and wealthy family. Status, money, luxurious houses, it was suppose to be mine. However, life never turns out the way one expects. I was despised-because of my unmentionable illness. I was the bane of my family's existence. I was the black sheep. Once my father remarried, I sank further into the background. All of the attention was given my stepmother and half sister. I was just a name without a face. Only my grandparents loved me. At school I had no friends. Everyone flocked to my stepsister. Then supposed love of my life conspired against me with my stepsister for over inheritance so that it would go to them and our younger brother. I was a means to an end. I tried to resist, but it was useless. My death had no effect one anyone . 'Good riddance', they all thought. Soon, because of the insurmountable regret in my heart, I incarnated as a vengeful spirit, haunting this world twenty years after my death. However, on the 15th day of the seventh month though, things started to change. During the fourth hour of the ghost festival my luck had finally started to change. I have been given a second chance at life. Everyone who owed me then has to pay ten fold now!.........with their lives!

It is a crime/thriller novel. Akira suzuki, a japanese boy whose father and mother were killed by a killer named ****. When Akira investigates, more twists and turns spawn upon him.

“In a world where twelve nations embody the unique traits of the Zodiac signs, ancient rivalries and forbidden love threaten to destroy the delicate balance of power. Can the nations put aside their differences and work together, or will their hatred and distrust tear them apart forever?"

Kurou finds himself inside of a Japanese Urban legend. He’s then greeted by his best friend that suddenly gets trapped in the legend trying to save Kurou. Years later, Kurou teams up with a Kitsune to save his friend, but things take a turn for the worst.

This book’s full title is: “Murderous AI: That Time I Got Kidnapped to the Future and My Suit Solves Everything With Explosions” Christopher “Chris” Cross never expected much from his night out in Chicago—until he picked up a pair of sleek, high-tech sunglasses in an old gaming lounge. One bad decision later, he finds himself kidnapped into the distant future, permanently bonded to a sentient A.I. battle suit with an unhealthy obsession with destruction. Now stranded in a world where humanity rules the stars, corporate-backed militaries wage endless wars, and advanced technology is as dangerous as the people who wield it, Chris has a few pressing concerns: • He has no way back home, and his new A.I. co-pilot thinks ‘diplomacy’ is just another word for ‘missile strike’. • The suit he’s wearing is an outdated experimental relic, but somehow, it’s more advanced than anything in this era. • R.A.G.E. wants to solve every problem with overwhelming firepower and keeps offering unsolicited ‘explosion-based’ solutions to everyday situations. • By sheer accident, Chris prevents the assassination of a high-ranking military official, putting himself on the radar of powerful factions—and making enemies he didn’t ask for. With shadowy organizations watching him, dangerous figures hunting him, and an A.I. constantly trying to escalate every situation into a full-scale war, Chris has no choice but to adapt—or die trying. But in a galaxy where power determines survival, he’s quickly learning that controlling R.A.G.E. isn’t just about keeping himself alive. It might just decide the future itself. *** This work will be participating in the 2025 Spirity Awards. Upload schedule: Every Tuesday and Wednesday with a minimum of 4ch/week (I’m a working man. My apologies, readers.) 500 Power Stones/week= 1 extra chp every week for the first three months. First 20 reviews = 1 extra chapter a week for the month. Every 50 golden tickets gifted (when contracted) will unlock a chapter designated at 1 coin for the first three months after being contracted and going premium. (Applies to privilege as well.) That is all. Thank you for reading and don’t forget to add to your library and comment while reading. It motivates me.

"A rabbit?! ... I end up with a rabbit?!" Ralph could only scream in disbelief as he stared at his summoned beast. Of all the legendary creatures he could have drawn from the summoning plane, he ended up with... a rabbit. Just his luck. In a world where magical prowess defines status, Ralph’s awakening of the summoning element should have been cause for celebration. After all, a powerful summon—like a dragon or phoenix—could secure his future. Instead, Ralph is stuck with what seems to be a bottom-tier creature, one that’s more prey than predator. But is this unassuming rabbit truly as ordinary as it appears? Or could Ralph’s unlikely companion be hiding a potential that could change everything? This is the story of a mage who might just learn that greatness comes in unexpected forms.

時間自体が分断されたように見える世界で、孤独な放浪者が荒涼とした風景の中で目を覚ますと、自分が誰であるか、何を失ったのかという記憶がありません。忘れられた過去の断片と神秘的な約束に悩まされ、彼は人類滅亡の背後にある真実と自分自身の存在に埋もれた秘密を明らかにする旅に乗り出します。 答えへの切望を共有する仲間も加わって、彼らの探索は、粉々になった都市、放棄された世界、高度な文明の残骸を通り抜けます。世界崩壊の謎を解明しながら、彼らは影の存在、失われたテクノロジー、想像をはるかに超える紛争の残響に直面します。 生存と自己発見の試練のさなか、彼らの旅は立ち直り、犠牲、そして人類の光が再び燃え上がるという揺るぎない希望を伴うものとなる。 彼らは探している答えを見つけることができるのでしょうか、それとも過去の残響が彼らを忘却の淵にある世界に永遠に縛り付けるのでしょうか？ In a world where time itself seems fractured, a lone wanderer awakens in a desolate landscape with no memory of who he is or what he’s lost. Haunted by fragments of a forgotten past and a mysterious promise, he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the vanishing of humanity and the secrets buried within his own existence. Joined by a companion who shares his yearning for answers, their search takes them through shattered cities, abandoned worlds, and remnants of advanced civilizations. As they piece together the mystery of the world’s collapse, they confront shadowy beings, lost technology, and the lingering echoes of a conflict far greater than they imagined. Amid trials of survival and self-discovery, their journey becomes one of resilience, sacrifice, and the unyielding hope that humanity's light can be rekindled. Will they find the answers they seek, or will the echoes of the past forever bind them to a world on the brink of oblivion?