Slice of Life (Genres)

She Will Be Loved is a captivating web novel written in Indonesia, depicting a poignant tale of love between a wealthy young man and a destitute prostitute. Set in modern times, this heartwarming one-shot story beautifully combines elements of romance and slice of life, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of social class and…

Shinigami no Ballad, also known as Ballad of a Shinigami or しにがみのバラッド, is a Japanese light novel that follows the story of Momo, a girl cloaked in white who wields a scythe as the messenger of death. Accompanied by her clever cat, Daniel, Momo guides souls to the afterlife, leading to emotional farewells. The novel…

Shinonome Yuuko wa Tanpen Shousetsu o Aishite Iru, also known as Shinonome Yuuko Loves Short Stories or 東雲侑子は短編小説をあいしている, is a heartwarming light novel that delves into the profound beauty of life's simplicity. Through the eyes of the book-loving librarian girl, Shinonome Yuuko, readers are taken on a journey where the ordinary is celebrated as extraordinary.…

Shirokuma Tensei: You became the Guardian God of the Forest Legend, also known as Polar Bear Reincarnation or Shirokuma Tensei, is a captivating Japanese web novel that tells the tale of a 28-year-old man who, after a fatal mountain climbing accident, awakens in an alternate world reincarnated as a polar bear. The story follows his…

Short, Light, Free is a web novel written in Chinese that delves into various fantasies through a collection of short novels. This imaginative work intertwines elements of science fiction, offering readers a journey through a blend of light novels, short novels, and prose. With genres including mystery, psychological, sci-fi, slice of life, and supernatural, the…

The Shoushimin Series, also known as The Petit Bourgeois Series, is a captivating light novel series by Honobu Yonezawa, featuring high school students Kobato-kun and Osanai-san navigating mysterious misadventures while striving for modest petit bourgeois normalcy. With each volume serving as a novel-ified compilation of intriguing short stories originally published in Mysteries!, readers are taken…

In the web novel 'Show Me the Money,' readers are immersed in the world of Eternal, a virtual reality MMORPG where the protagonist seeks to make real money to pay the bills. Faced with choosing a class, the protagonist opts for the rogue class to avoid traditional roles like tanking or healing. This comedic and…

Shut-in Magician, also known as Mahoutsukai de Hikikomori in Japanese, is a captivating web novel that follows the story of Shiu, an Ojii-san reincarnated with a powerful magic ability. Despite his introverted nature and reluctance to use his cheat abilities, Shiu embarks on an adventurous journey at the age of 11 in response to a…

Simulcasting Love, originally written in Chinese, is a captivating web novel that delves into the high-pressure world of simultaneous translators. Focused on the challenges faced by these professionals at international conferences, the novel highlights the demanding nature of the profession and the exceptional skills required to translate speech on the spot. With themes of romance…

Skeleton Knight, in Another World, originally titled Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekake-chuu, is a captivating Japanese web novel that follows the story of a protagonist who finds himself in a peculiar world after falling asleep while playing an online game. Equipped with only his strongest weapon and armor, the protagonist, whose appearance has transformed…