The Hanging Garden Detective

Ari Kang, a sharp-witted detective from modern-day Korea, is renowned for her unrelenting pursuit of justice. With a mind rivaling Sherlock Holmes, she navigates the labyrinth of crime with an uncanny ability to unravel the most complex mysteries. But when a frustrating cold case leads her to seek solace in an old detective novel, fate plays a cruel joke—she wakes up inside its pages. Now trapped in the body of Lady Evelyne, the fallen daughter of a disgraced duke, she finds herself in a world of Victorian-style aristocracy, ruthless power plays, and a society where murder is disguised behind silken smiles. To make matters worse, she’s no longer just an observer—her original character was meant to die, serving as nothing more than a footnote in the book’s protagonist’s journey. Refusing to accept her fate, Evelyne sets out to rewrite the narrative, using her detective instincts to navigate the treacherous halls of nobility. But her investigations draw the attention of an enigmatic prince—the fifth in line to the throne—whose golden eyes hold secrets as deep as her own. As alliances shift and hidden enemies lurk in the shadows, Evelyne must untangle a web of conspiracies, solve murders that weren’t meant to happen, and uncover the truth behind her own family’s tragic downfall. But one question looms over her: if this is a book, can she ever escape? And if she does… does she even want to? A thrilling blend of mystery, intrigue, and slow-burning romance, The Adventures of a Modern-Day Detective Turned Aristocat is a tale where the detective becomes both the hunter and the hunted in a world where survival depends on wit, charm, and a well-placed deduction.

"When two souls merge into one body, what destiny awaits them in a world filled with madness?" Two memories, two lives, now trapped within a single body. Arshen Rosselvelt, a mysterious man from an unfamiliar world, and Luke Constantine, a former detective who was supposed to be dead. Both have now become one, adrift in a new reality teeming with mystical creatures, dangerous rituals, and secret organizations lurking in the shadows. Beneath the purple moon hanging in the night sky. Endless mysteries concealing horrors. And their helplessness in the face of destiny.

In a tranquil yet haunting garden untouched by time, Tagitsa Origumaru tends to the roots of a world caught between life and death. For centuries, he has lived in solitude, a silent guardian in a realm where only the restless arrive. These are souls burdened by regret, unable to move forward—lost voices seeking solace. Tasked with helping the dead find peace, Tagitsa confronts fragments of humanity’s most painful truths. Through encounters with children, elders, and strangers, he unravels the weight of their unfulfilled lives. Yet, as he delves deeper into their stories, he begins to question the boundaries of his own existence and the mysterious scars that mark his body. As the garden blooms with each passing soul, Tagitsa’s unchanging world edges closer to revelation. In this timeless place of sorrow and hope, what truths will emerge—and at what cost? Author's Note: Hey everyone! This is my first story. I hope you enjoy! Upload Schedule Day 1: Prologue + Chapter 1 Then: Sunday/Wednesday/Friday

Dans le monde post-apocalyptique, Luo Qiao, dotée d'une Capacité Spéciale, a transmigré dans une fille pitoyable que personne ne voulait. Par un coup de chance, elle a gagné un espace, vraiment une raison de célébrer. Pourtant, elle découvrit non seulement qu'elle avait traversé, mais qu'elle avait aussi fini dans un livre, avec le destin du personnage original tragiquement condamné ! Haha, avec une Capacité Spéciale et un espace à sa disposition, Luo Qiao disait qu'elle n'avait besoin de personne. Cependant, ce villageois réputé pour être un chef handicapé excentrique semblait vouloir l'aider à chaque instant. Les yeux de Luo Qiao pétillaient, hehe, s'accrocher à une cuisse de puissance pour le soutien ne semblait pas être une mauvaise idée. Regardez comment la délicate épouse est choyée, voyez comment Luo Qiao profite de sa vie Xiao Yao……….

*WSA Entry* *** Alex, born into the illustrious and undeniably gifted Blackwood family, was a stark anomaly. While his siblings excelled in everything from music to sports, h e was a blank canvas, utterly talentless. This ostracized him, making him a target for his family's disdain and bullying from his classmates. Finding solace only in the world of anime, Alex retreated into his room, spending days in a state of squalor, fueled by ramen and the fantasy worlds on his screen. One day, while attempting to microwave a plastic container filled with ramen (because even basic kitchen skills were beyond him), the microwave exploded, turning Alex's room into a scene of hilarious destruction. Instead of dying tragically, he finds himself resurrected…in the anime he loved the most, "Swords and Sorcery," a fantastical world brimming with magic and adventure. As Alex, now a fresh-faced young adventurer in this new world, he discovers he can wield the powers of any character from any anime he's ever watched. Suddenly, his days of being mocked for his lack of talent are a distant memory. He can summon the mystical powers of a powerful wizard, the strength of a legendary warrior, or the agility of a skilled ninja. He even discovers he can tap into the magical abilities of characters from lesser-known anime, like a charming witch from a forgotten shoujo series or a cunning strategist from a tactical mecha anime. Armed with his vast anime knowledge and newfound abilities, Kai embarks on a life of self-discovery and adventure. He'll navigate the complexities of this magical world, forge alliances with unlikely heroes, and face off against powerful foes, all while striving to prove his worth and overcome the trauma of his past. But as he dives deeper into this fantastical world, he'll face a new challenge: can he learn to be happy and find his place in this world, free from the shadow of his former life? *** "HAHAHAHAHA! All those useless Isekai animes animes I watched was not for waste after all...Stupid old man! Why don't you laugh at this?"

On a post-nuclear war Earth, multiple female protagonists encounter various supernatural phenomena. They join forces with a tactical genius male protagonist to unravel the conspiracy behind these paranormal cases. Throughout their journey, they confront inheritance usurpers, overbearing parents, hypocritical friends, and malevolent demons. As the heroines continuously enhance their abilities through system-aided upgrades, their investigation into mystical events related to the Six Realms of Reincarnation (Liudao) ultimately leads them to uncover the ultimate truth.

"Pay attention to the sights, and not the words. Because sounds can often be deceptive. But sight...Sights never lie. Thus the question is not what is in front of your eyes.The question is , what are you looking at? " Max , a wanna be mystery writer comes to another world after dying thanks to our good old truck-kun . But before he can dream about his adventurous life in this new world , he somehow ends up becoming a death row prisoner . Can he solve the mystery to prove his innocence or is this the end for him ? And what happens after that? How will he navigate in this new world, all alone? Well, to know that, you have to follow Max on this new journey of his. ........ ********* For all the mystery lovers, this is going to be a fantastic detective journey with lots of twists and turns. * MC won't be outright genius at the level of Sherlock Holmes from the first chapter and will develop his ability slowly. * 4 chap/ week * Magic castle = 3 bonus chap. * Spacecraft = 5 bonus chap. * Golden gachapeon = 7 bonus chap. * If power stones > 150 by the weekend, then a bonus chap next week. * cover not mine.

sacrifice! day and night, there people who sacrifice their time, families and friends so that their country and poeple live in peace. a story of a detective determined to unravel mysterious death cases that have calmed the lives of many, but it meant endangering his own life. if not careful he may lose his life in the process to end the mystery. he had to embarked on the journey to the game world that had claimed many lives of it's players who fails to make it to the end but as he worked hard to purify the game another mischief happened, the ancient Marks or brand appeared which become more deadly than drerealm game that they had just purified.

[Justice delayed is justice denial!] Kai a regular detective was killed by his partner after he uncovered the case he had been following for years now. Dying with hate in his heart, Kai thought all was over for him, but something sudden appeared in his eyes. [Host has awakened the Nemesis] [Host has become the vessel of Nemesis] [Become the man who sets the world back in order!] In a world were massive crimes were happening in broad daylight, christmas day, and even new years. One man would rise to become a god.

In the realm of mortals, Rue Genovise, a runaway vampire and daughter of leader from a royal vampire clan. But freedom is what she wanted the most. While she's in disguise as a detective, dealing with extraordinary mysteries. She met new people who became close to her heart. Upon solving cases, she encountered an odd case and an unexpected event happened. And the fact that she can't escape her fate, as a royal blooded vampire. Will she be able to create her own fate or the fate will do itself?

Gårdën ōf Édhën: Dîvînë Līnëägë explores the aftermath of the creator’s departure and the rebellion of his once-divine creatures. Twisted into bizarre, supernatural beings, they now inhabit a chaotic realm where survival is a constant battle. Without their creator’s guidance, they grapple with their strange new bodies and an unsettling power to shape even stranger things. As war and mayhem consume the garden, they face a harrowing question: Can they find purpose and unity in a fractured world, or are they doomed to an eternal cycle of conflict and meaninglessness?

"You are Alice!" She doesn't know what her name is, but she's sure that it is not what they claim. Waking up in the middle of an unpleasant place, and then meeting an unpleasant child then finally calls her to a name she's familiar with but has a different feeling over it, she claims, "I'm not Alice!"

Rowan sees beauty in death. The Order he has sworn to obey only sees defilement. As the reviled Caretaker of the Order, Rowan has accepted his role as a dutiful outcast because he believes it is the only way to prove his worth to the man who holds his sisters’ souls as collateral. With his magic and his voice, Rowan can absorb death and transform it, but only in ways the Order deems acceptable to maintain the stability of the reality it claims to protect Order must subdue Disorder. Reality must triumph over illusion. He is tainted and always will be. Rowan has never questioned those lessons, but that changes the night he harvests a crimson soul that is more than human and chooses to keep it a secret. When Rowan’s song transforms that soul into a beautiful and mysterious man he names Wren, he is forced to accept that sometimes duty is a lie and illusion is the only thing you can trust. As the fabric of the Order begins to unwind and a new kind of Disorder takes hold, Rowan will need to choose again, stand with the Order that held him down, or forge a new path with Wren at his side. He may be the only one who can restore balance to the worlds, but only if he can find balance within himself first. ************************************* Updates 3-4 times per week. Note: This story focuses on relationships. I promise an epic romance, lots of swoon-worthy moments, and a healthy amount of fluff. When it does get steamy…you might get burned. Fair warning for explicit content. I don’t shy away from my spice. There are lots of side characters and couples to fall in love with, in addition to the main couple. If you love the idea of found family, you will be happy. This book is set in a non-heteronormative world, so you will see various gender identities/expressions and types of love. ************************************* Excerpt (if you want the full steamy version, you will have to read the book!): Still reeling from the new magic that coursed under his skin and unsure of how to react to the desire that threatened to take control of him, Rowan froze. Wren's hot breath against his mouth sent a jolt of pleasure through his body, and he choked back a groan. A different kind of panic flared in Rowan's chest, burning him as if he were the one on fire. This was what he wanted, what he'd thought about every night since Wren left. But wanting more was one thing. Acting on it was another. He'd spent so much of his life hiding, he didn't know how to do anything else. One corner of Wren's mouth twitched as Rowan pulled away. When he attempted to free himself from Wren's grasp, Wren just hauled him closer. Rowan liked that he didn't have to think about what to do next. His bare chest thudded against Wren's torso, and the heat from Wren's body merged with Rowan's skin, melting him from the inside out. "What did you just do to me?" Wren's deep voice vibrated against Rowan's chest. "The Disorder of your illusion was holding you captive. I…I absorbed it." "Oh? Where did you learn to do that? Have I been gone that long?" Wren's grip loosened slightly on Rowan's wrists as if he was satisfied now that Rowan was practically sitting on top him. Rowan stared at Wren's lips. He opened his mouth to protest, but immediately closed it again. "I know you aren't going to say that I shouldn't touch you." Wren's free hand splayed over the small of Rowan's back. "Not when you started it." Rowan's breath hitched. "No. I'm not going to say that anymore. Not to you." "I thought you were afraid to be touched." Wren's fingers traced a circle over the curve of Rowan's spine as if testing for a reaction. "I know that I'm not afraid of you." Rowan waited for the panic to set in, but all he felt was desire. "With you, I want…" "You want what?" "I want more." Triumph flared in Wren's gaze before he narrowed his eyes. "Really? Then why are you still trying to get away from me?"

Ryo, an average teenage boy who has never had a single conversation with girls, finds himself in an unexpected situation when a girl he knows nothing about approaches him. She reveals a bizarre problem: her H-cup breasts have mysteriously disappeared, and she needs Ryo’s help to find them.

Pada tahun 1982, terjadi kasus besar di Kota Jin yang mengakibatkan banyak korban tewas. Para pelaku melarikan diri, dan pelaku utama, Yin Jiaming, tertembak dan jatuh ke laut. Tiga puluh sembilan tahun kemudian, sebuah film yang diadaptasi dari kasus tersebut, “The Great Heist of Jin City,” menjadi hit box office, menarik perhatian ahli patologi forensik Ye Huairui. Sebulan kemudian, Ye Huairui pindah ke sebuah vila tua, hanya untuk mengetahui bahwa itu dulunya adalah kediaman Yin Jiaming. ==== Pada tengah malam, setelah badai petir, Ye Huairui menemukan sebaris tulisan di mejanya: “Siapa kau!!?” Ye Huairui berpikir, apakah tempat ini berhantu? Dia menulis balasan: “Entah kau hantu, atau kau pembunuhnya.” Pesan di meja berubah menjadi: "Aku bukan hantu, dan aku juga bukan pembunuh! Aku tidak membunuh siapa pun!!" Ye Huairui: … Hubungan luar biasa lintas waktu dan ruang mempertemukan dua orang yang terpisah tiga puluh sembilan tahun di rumah tua misterius itu. Maka dimulailah perjalanan investigasi lintas waktu. “Yin Jiaming telah dizalimi; pelaku sebenarnya masih bebas.” Dengan bantuan seorang ahli patologi forensik jenius dari tiga puluh sembilan tahun di masa depan, dapatkah Yin Jiaming membuktikan ketidakbersalahannya dan menulis ulang nasib buruknya? ==== Kebenaran tidak akan diubah, hanya dikubur. Kisah cinta melampaui ruang dan waktu tentang kematian dan penebusan, dan pada akhirnya, aku akan menggenggam tanganmu erat. ==== Kata-kata pertama yang diucapkan Yin Jiaming kepada Ye Huairui adalah: “Ruirui, kemarilah peluk aku.” Ye Huairui merentangkan tangannya: “Kemarilah. Jika kau tidak bisa memelukku, berarti kau pengecut.”

Elite detective Elara Westbrook was at the peak of her career—brilliant, fearless, and relentless in her pursuit of justice. But her last case, chasing the elusive serial killer known as "The Silent Ghost," ended in betrayal and a tragic death. When Elara opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the body of her own 18 years self,she was back in time, when she is just graduated from high-school. Determined to uncover the truth behind her own murder, she embarks on a new journey, this time as a soldier. But the past doesn’t stay buried. Shadows of her former life begin to surface, and her pursuit of justice draws the attention of a cold, enigmatic major general—someone who knows more about her than he should. Reincarnated into the same body, his motives are a mystery, and his presence stirs emotions Elara thought she had buried long ago. As secrets unravel and alliances shift, Elara must confront her past and the web of conspiracies tying her two lives together. With the skills of a detective and the discipline of a soldier, she’s ready to rewrite her fate—but will she solve the mystery before it’s too late? Justice doesn’t end with death. For Elara Westbrook, it’s only the beginning.

Detective Ava Vancé is renowned for her brilliance and intuition, solving the most baffling cases with ease. Her sharp intellect and beauty have made her a legend among her peers and a target of admiration and envy. But her meteoric career takes a dramatic turn after a single, devastating mistake during a high-profile case leads to a tragic loss of innocent lives. To atone, Ava is reassigned to Ravenhurst, a city infamous for its deep roots in organized crime and lawlessness. Determined to redeem herself, Ava throws herself into her work, dismantling criminal networks and restoring order with her unmatched skills. Just as she begins to regain her confidence, she is faced with a chilling case that defies all logic—a series of meticulously staged murders that leave cryptic messages only she seems capable of deciphering. The killer’s methods are unlike anything she has encountered in her five-year career, and the deeper she delves into the case, the more personal it becomes. As Ava unravels the mystery, she discovers shocking ties to her own past and uncovers a sinister conspiracy lurking beneath Ravenhurst’s shadowy streets. With her reputation, life, and sanity on the line, Ava must outwit a criminal mastermind who seems to know her every move. But can she solve the case before becoming the next target? Detective Ava is a gripping tale of redemption, resilience, and the fine line between justice and vengeance.

It all started with a quest for a detective. A mysterious young man, Mr.K, who had never previously involved himself with the client in completing his mission, was one day forced to engage in a disguise with the client. Clara A girl who had a warm personality, but usually couldn't trust someone about secrets, or something about her. Just for some reason, she suddenly entirely entrusted her safety and secrets to the young man she hired to solve her case– so she could be free from the threats that have been bothering her. Just who were the people threatening Clara? Could Mr.K reveal the secret and also protected the lady from any harm? What if the detective started to look at his client as more than a client? Would something unexpected happen between them? Could the two of them end up loving each other and discovered their feelings for each other? It starts with a case, ends up with romance. [English Version of ‘Unexpected Client’] Published: Once a week

Laiza Danford has lived her entire life at the beck and call of her family, enslaved by the desire of their love attention. Always being compared and living in the shadows of her twin. Detested by all even by the one she hoped will be her escape from her damned fate only for every thing to blow up in her face, pushed to death she promises to come back to destroy.

A noble girl who cares for only books and knowledge, not giving a single thought about marriage or what others think of her. She meets a commoner boy in a garden and their meeting keeps growing and growing, like the many flowers that grow. But lies grow the more they meet. Here, in the garden of lies, their tragic love begins. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com and Tapas!

Markus Bones was a young man who was reborn in a different world after he lost his life in a late night home invasion. His last minute wish to be a detective and bring the criminals to justice manifested into a system and in this new life, he thrived to become an Ace detective whose name can put fear into criminals. Want to read about his journey? Come and read this book with me.

General Julius Draken hates all humans. After an abusive childhood, gore filled military campaigns, and navigating American Imperial Politics in 3083 he has simply had enough. His future has devolved into a constant state of world war. After finding out the next Top-Secret plan of the elites Julius jumps into action to stop the evil humans with a strategy fit for the one called the Mad Dog.

Roan transmigrated as an FBI investigator. Several years later, a journalist interviewed the world-renowned detective Roan Greenwood and asked, "What made you persist in solving cases for so many years?" Roan tilted his head and glanced at the sports car beside him, the villa behind him, and the beautiful woman inside the villa. He smiled slightly and said, "Well, the bonus after solving the case." "What?"

It's the great depression era. Everyone seemed to be depressed and lonely. So is the migrant worker called Dork Celviskin arrives in Germany. He lost his job due to war and its after effects. But there's something unique about Dork which will make him take a unleashing journey towards mysteries.