Yuuya has always been a loser, and after the death of his grandpa (the only person he had in his corner), he's sure there's no point even trying anymore. But when Yuuya moves into his late gramps's home, he inherits...a two-way door to another world?! Access to this new realm might be just the cheat Yuuya needs to succeed in his everyday life!

"After Ronie and Tiese try to save their friend from the clutches of nobles Humbert and Raios, the two find themselves at the corrupt knights' mercy instead! Eugeo rushes to their aid, but his foes are protected by the unbreakable Taboo Index, no matter how twisted their actions. Torn between doing what's right and obeying the law of the land, Eugeo's eye begins to ache as he faces an impossible decision..."--Page 4 of cover.

A story collection, in the vein of Carmen Maria Machado, Kelly Link, and Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, spanning worlds and dimensions, using strange and speculative elements to tackle issues ranging from class differences to immigration to first-generation experiences to xenophobia. What does it mean to be other? This question murmurs in the heart of each of Brenda Peynado's strange and singular stories. Threaded with magic, transcending time and place,...

"Nearly two months have passed since Kirito and Asuna found themselves trapped in the world of Aincrad. Kirito’s experience with the beta version of the game has put him far ahead of the curve, but it has also attracted the attention of some dangerous players…For Asuna, his competence has been a god send in this harsh world, yet she can’t help but feel like her overreliance on Kirito’s skills is becoming an obstacleto their growing relationship....

"After weeks of grueling rehearsals, a new production is set to begin at the famed Requiem theatre: Razide's Lament, three acts of gothic horror set inside a haunted castle with a story that some say is more than mere fantasy. Under the stern rule of a dedicated but temperamental director, the script seems to be ever-changing, and, more mysterious still, our lead actress has found herself cast in the role of a lifetime without so much as an audition....

"The battle against the fifth-floor golem boss begins with a bang! Titanic limbs snatch and stomp at the small party of elites Kirito and Asuna hastily brought together, threatening to eviscerate the players long before they get their hands on the flag they came for...Will their risky plan succeed? Or will rushing to complete the floor end in the worst of all ways--dead friends, a war between the guilds, and halted progress toward escaping the game?!"--...

"To steal the recipe for the Fairy Mallet and complete their quest, Silica and company infiltrate the Elves and Shoemaker guild. But Granze, the guild's leader, is not so easily outwitted--using the Gjallarhorn, a legendary instrument that summons a veritable army of soldiers to her side, she launches her assault! What's more, the soldiers are created from old SAO data, and their leader bears an uncanny resemblance to the Black Swordsman..."-- cover...

"Nearly two months have passed since Kirito and Asuna found themselves trapped in the world of Aincrad. Kirito⁰́₉s experience with the beta version of the game has put him far ahead of the curve, but it has also attracted the attention of some dangerous players⁰́ŒFor Asuna, his competence has been a god send in this harsh world, yet she can⁰́₉t help but feel like her overreliance on Kirito⁰́₉s skills is becoming an obstacleto their...

"Trapped in a one-on-one fight with an opponent using Kirito's SAO combat data, Lux is getting to experience firsthand what it's like to go up against the Black Swordsman himself! Unfortunately, her confidence soon wanes as his power continues to grow, but with help on the way, she has no choice but to hold out as long as she can. In the face of such overwhelming odds, will the girls find a way to triumph over this fake Kirito and his massive army...

"Coasting through life without ever spending much effort or committing to anything has made many people think less of Nilay Rao. The teenager is relatively unassuming, as he's not the most popular student, nor the hardest working. The kids call him "Nil," suggesting that he's a loser. But he has another name, the "biggest cheat," which he's earned from using cheat codes and hacks in everything from games to grades. But that all will change when Nilay...