Dear Reader, This October, we’re exploring the theme What Lurks Within. It is about the monsters that live in us whether it is literally or something that is buried deep in our darkest desires. Throughout this month, you’ll find posts exploring psychological horror, dark romance, supernatural creatures and more. These stories remind us that sometimes…

Given by Natsuki Kizu Given has a special place in my heart. I have watched the anime first before reading the manga and I instantly fell in love. It has become one of my favourite series as it was what I needed at the time when I was struggling. It takes you on an emotional…

Today’s brew: Pu-erhToday’s read: Run Wild by Wu Zhe (Volumes 1-2) There is something about Run Wild that lured me. I was curious about how Jiang Cheng would try to navigate his new life in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people. Arriving with little on him, he is unsure about his future in this small…

It is getting a bit warmer where I am as we approach the last month of winter. I want to spend the days sipping a warm drink while curled up in a blanket. Although, I’ve found myself wishing I can be somewhere else too, a familiar place to ease my mind. The theme for this…

Today’s brew: GenmaichaToday’s read: I Can’t Get Through the Night Alone – Yoh Matsumoto Set in the year 1950 post-war, Japan, Seishiro’s life has been shaped by survival, but Jim offers a kind of refuge—an escape from war-torn memories and the routine of just getting by. Tea Pairing: Genmaicha 🍵 This tea is quite soothing,…

Omegaverse meets crime thriller I just had to read this ever since I saw the first illustration because I needed to know what was going on! I haven’t read a lot of omegaverse as I’m still new to the concept and I was hesitant to pick this one up. But I do like crime so…

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