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Kamatte Hoshii no? (Yaoi)
2014-10-31
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A freshman in college, Amano, is taken a liking by a mysterious senpai, Kamishiro, who raises chicks. When Kamishiro hugs him out of nowhere in their first meeting, he thinks this senpai is crazy, but as he spends more time with him he sees how kind he is. But one day, while Amano is playing with the chicks, Kamishiro kisses him out of nowhere! An airheaded research student and a kuudere freshman's love story.
Yamiiro No Aijin (Yaoi)
2015-02-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Yaoi Otaku Translation:Rei runs away from his uncle's home and, during the night, he meets a mysterious man that promises him they will meet again the next time there will be a full moon. However, the kid is taken by the police and sent to an orphanage asylum. 10 years later, he meets the mysterious man again...
Haikyu!! Dj - Nabe Kuouze!!
2015-03-04
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. In order to be called “senpai”, Tanaka invites the first years (and Nishinoya) to a hot pot party.
Wild Fancy Dynamite!
2015-03-05
“What if the world were to end today?” “What if you were lost in the desert without water?” “What if war broke out around the world simultaneously?” Five normal healthy young men and women fantasize about groping XXX, or making someone drink XXX, etc., but why does it always have to end like that? A super crass manga brought to you by the new standard-bearer in toilet humor comics
Zui Wu Dao
2015-06-21
[Summary by OSTNT]In a world of martial art, a young boy namned Wu was unable to pratice martial art due to his special body, will he accept his fate and live his life bullied and looked down by others or will he rise and become a master?Original Webcomic: http://www.u17.com/comic/82695.html
07 Ghost
2011-01-14
Set in a Gothic fantasy world, this is the story of Teito Klein, an orphaned slave who becomes top military academy student. However, an unexpected turn of events left him pursued by the forces of the Barsburg Empire, because of his exceptional ability to use a form of magic called Zaiphon. Now an escaping convict, Teito's sheltered by the church in District 7.Because of the 7th District's law of sanctuary, as long as Teito stays in the church, the army cannot arrest him. Here, he discovered many mysteries surrounding himself, the church, and the Empire itself.
A Channel
2011-01-14
4-koma about the daily lives of Tooru who has just entered the same high school as her best and childhood friend Run-chan, who is now a second year, and her friends Yuuko-chan (whom Tooru bullies cause they meet under bad circumtances) & Nagi-chan (who watches).
Girls Be Lovely!!
2011-01-14
From Divine Sanctuary:Having to move schools from the Countryside to Tokyo, Chinami realizes that 'being like a girl' is quite vastly different!?
Haikei, Nanashi-sama
2011-01-14
From Intercross:Terao Chigusa has always loved a certain book called "Dear, Mr. Nameless." Plus, she has a very timid personality, so much so that she gets REALLY scared when confronted by Takaya Tooru. However, one day, she ends up living the same situ
Hands Off!
2011-01-14
From Tokyopop:Kotarou Oohira is a boy with the clueless touch--he has an unusual type of ESP that is transmitted via physical contact. When he accidentally gives his cousin Tatsuki the "gift", he comes to realize that there is much more to his powers th
Hontoni, Yasashii (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From BLU:From modern-day tales of romance in Seattle, to eerie stories from historical Japan, to Yoshinaga-sensei's depiction of the class conflicts that fueled the French Revolution... In these unforgettable tales, there's a little something for every
Jesus
2011-01-14
Jesus is about a high profile assassin who plans to fake his own death, laying low from all the Mafia's hitmen and the FBI that are after him. He plans to live his life by using the money he got from the drug smuggling he stole from the mafia gangs, which was one of the reasons that he got chased. Somehow, his plan fails and he couldn't get those drugs his old timed friend hid for him as it somehow got concealed in a school's wall, with a super strength blackboard on top of it.He has no choice but to pose himself as a high school teacher to guard his stash. While he tries to pretend to be an ordinary citizen as much as possible, hoping that he won't get caught, he often gets involved with cases after cases dealing with crimes and criminals. Will his true identity get busted? How much can he tolerate living his life in a normal world?
Junjou Romantica (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Junjou Romantica: Takahashi Misaki is suddenly having some unexpected and odd problems. What started as a need for some college entrance exam tutoring has somehow led him to being romanced by a suave older man who also happens to be his big brother’s best friend. Confused by all of his brand new emotions, Misaki struggles to deal with his suddenly very odd life. And if that wasn’t enough, his suitor, Usami Akihiko, has plenty of issues of his own. A man-child who decorates his room in giant teddy bears and toys, Usami is a famous novelist who also writes steamy boys’ love novels on the side. When Misaki cracks open one of these books and reads sentences like “Usami licks every inch of Misaki’s hot bodyâ€â€¦well, let’s just say that all hell breaks loose.Junjou Egoist: Kamijou Hiroki is a broken man, consumed by unrequited love for his childhood friend, Usami Akihiko (the boys' love novelist). Along comes Kusama Nowaki, whose name "Nowaki" means "typhoon", an orphan working his way through life since middle school. Like the typhoon he is named for, he whirls into Hiroki's life and heart, blowing all resistance away before him.Junjou Terrorist: As fate would have, Miyagi You (the professor that Kamijou Hiroki works for as an assistant professor) and Takatsuki Shinobu, Miyagi’s boss’ son AND his ex-wife’s younger brother, would cross paths. Shinobu, who says whatever’s on his mind, tries to break into Miyagi’s world, saying things like, “its destiny!†While the 18 year-old tries to invade Miyagi’s world, the 35 year-old still harbors a deep-rooted love for his late teacher. Being the Terrorist he is, Shinobu breaks down the walls that Miyagi has caged himself in, dramatically changing the Professor’s heart and demanding Miyagi take responsibility and face destiny…Junjou Minimum tells the story of Usami and Hiroki's past, showing how they met and how Hiroki's un-requited love came to be. There are also a chapters about Misaki's past.There is also a short 4 chapter story entitled Junjou Mistake/Mystique. This is set 10 years before the beginning of the other stories and follows RyÅ«ichirÅ Isaka (the executive director of Marukawa Publishing Company- which publishes Usami Akihiko’s works) and his secretary, Kaoru Asahina. The two were playmates when they were young, after RyÅ«ichirÅ's father took the Asahina's in and employed them. Over the years, RyÅ«ichirÅ came to love Asahina, but he believes it to be in vain as he is convinced Kaoru is in love with his father. Unbeknownst to Isaka, Asahina harbors feelings for him in return.This story is consisted of three primary stories:Junjo RomanticaJunjo Egoistand Junjo TerroristÂ
Kibun Wa Joujou! (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. When Tsukamura Masaki's company shuts down, he's worried he may have to leave the city and go back to Hokkaido. So when charming Nagasaka offers him a job as janitor of an apartment building, he jumps at the chance. But the job is more than just cleaning
Kokaku Torimonochou
2011-01-14
From iskultrip Scans:Kokaku is a flashy, casual dressing samurai. He's always laying around, but he has no compassion for the wicked! Sneaking into gambling dens and pavilions and beating up the baddies...On top of that, how far would he go for his belo
Lord Of The Ring (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. No one want to write summary for it...
Motto Shigekiteki Na Kankei (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Read the prequel SHIGEKITEKI NA KANKEI first.Playboy Kaiya never thought much of his coworker Makise, until a series of events led to the night Kaiya was raped by him! Makise turns out to be handsome and sadistic, taunting Kaiya every chance he gets. No
Nemurenu Yoru No Monogatari
2011-01-14
[From Shoujo Magic]:This is a shoujo horror anthology, containing 9 stories.1) I Know BasketgoreAfter loving Shouhei ever since her second year of middle school, Natsumi finally gets to go out with him.But then she starts getting prank calls telling her to break up with him.Then mysterious things start happening around her. Pots falling from windows, insects in her locker, glass shards in her towel. Are these just harmless pranks, or is someone truely out to get Natsumi?2) Labyrinth Maze of Memories"Forgive me!Don't kill me" Those are the words Honjou Kumi continues to hear in her nightmares.She lost all of her memories of the time before her accident, so she doesn't understand why the students stare at her and whisper.Pranks are pulled on her left and right.What is it that she doesn't remember?3) Best Friend Koyuki and Hiroyo are the best of friends.They've always chosen to be with each other.Hiroyo always listens to what Koyuki tells her to do, because she knows best.So when Kinoshita says that he's in love with Hiroyo, Koyuki doesn't believe him.She says the only way she will believe him is to go to the lecture room at 5:55pm to see the bleeding holy mother statue.Hiroyo tries to stop him, causing all three of them to see it.According to the rumor all the people who see the bleeding statue will all die.Things start happening, causing Hiroyo to be frightened.But only she is targeted.Could it be that Koyuki and Kinoshita are out to get her?4) The Neighbor's DollItsumi finds her neighbor, Yurika's, doll in the trash, so she decides to adopt it.She sets it out onto the balcony to dry and Yurika notices it there. She gets jealous because now it's all clean and cute.She gets her mother to get it back saying that it was thrown away by accident.After getting the dye on her shirt she says she only wanted it back so Itsumi couldn't have it.In the morning, the doll is sitting at Itsumi's door.However, Yurika claims she didn't put it there...5) Black Cat Sakura is a timid girl,unable to say no, so when she sees two classmates throwing rocks at a cat, she wants to stop them but can't.They tell her to join in or they'll tell everyone to ignore her.she throws a rock at the cat and runs away, hating herself for it.she goes back to check on the cat to find it dead from the rock she threw.An old lady tells her that the cat won't be able to rest in peace.Strange things start to happen around her, and the two other girls are dead, so will she end up dead too?6) Former Residents of DarknessMihara Yuna and her family just moved into their new home.Not soon after she notices a figure standing in the doorway and she feels a cool gust of air,but the air conditioner isn't set up and it's the beginning of summer.Her father has started feeling unwell.She starts seeing the white shadow turning up in other places.And she hears voices saying to get out.Soon she hears from the real estate agent that the house is haunted that the whole family died in that house on the 29th of July.Any family that moved in died, and the day they moved in was July 28th.7) Last RequestMikoto and her childhood friend,Yamato are staying at her grandfather's temple which they use as a hostel.In Mikoto's room, she finds a doll.She is told that the doll is that of a dead child. She then prays for the child. She is woken up in the middle of the night by Ayano, the dead girl, asking for water.Then she continues to ask for more and more, gaining everything she wants.But then she wants Mikoto's life. Will she give it to Ayano?8) If You Turn The PageEmiri finds the notebook of her decease mother in her study, and decides to write horror in it.But then the events that she wrote about start happening around her.She knows she must stop writing in the notebook, but suddenly her arm is taken over and forcing her to write.People around her are starting to die, but how can she stop it?9) Red StringMayumi says that the red string tyed to her pinky is attached to her life long partner, Yuuya.And then, Yuuya is hit by a car at in intersection. But has the red string really been cut?
Notpia (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Collection of the mangaka's BL works from 1994 to 1996.1. Kept Youth: A boy, infatuated with his school's doctor, follows him home one day... and finds out that the doctor has been keeping a "pet" in his bed. Who is the boy being kept? But more importan
Persona 3
2011-01-14
A teenager who was orphaned as a young boy returns to the city of his childhood. Shortly after transferring to Gekkoukan High School, he is attacked by Shadows, creatures that feed on the minds of their victims. He soon discovers that he shares a special ability with other students at his new school. From them, he learns of the "Dark Hour," a hidden time that exists between one day and the next, swarming with Shadows. He joins the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES), and with his new friends, confronts the threat of the Sh
Romance Dawn
2011-01-14
Oneshot that led to the series One Piece.*Note: There are actually 3 versions of Romance Dawn that were written but only one was actually used.
Ushiro no Shindere-san
2011-01-14
Karugasaki Tora decided to repeat a grade and turn into a delinquent just so he could be popular, on his best friends advice. However, his plan backfired and nobody talks to him in his new classroom. The only thing he can look forward to is seeing the cute girl sitting next to him, but after trying to talk to her she immediately kicked him and threw him out the window. Later the same day, though, he saved her and a little girl from being hit by a truck. No longer able to avoid him, the girl reveals that she's a ghost playing a shinigami's game. She must get the boy she likes to return her feelings at times given by a pair of hourglasses so she can return to life, or fail and be sent to hell together. Unfortunately, her feelings have awakened for Karugasaki...
V Hunter
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Billed as Hayashiya Shizuru's "much-anticipated manga debut" it's a story of demon-possessed video tapes and Kurebayashi Mieko the "v hunter" who battles them. But in truth, she's just a pervert who *only* saves pretty girls!
Vampire Vampire!
2011-01-14
Part of a collection (fourth story) of a larger volume of itself, Vampire?Vampire.[From ShoujoMagic]:15-year-old Hina is about to share her first kiss with her boyfriend Natsuki and all of a sudden he transforms into... a vampire named Hibiki!?
Aozora no Sunda Iro wa
2011-01-24
Aiming to become a sensei like his former sensei, Sugiura Sakae came to an elementary school as a contract teacher. Coincidentally, his former sensei, Fukada Ryuuji, is currently teaching here. Ryuu sensei is Sakae’s idol as well as his pillar of support. However, the "Ryuu-sensei" he once so admired, is totally different now. Feeling bothered, Sakae slowly realizes that his feelings for sensei have become love. But what about Ryuu-sensei?
1/3 Romantica
2011-01-27
Plot: Hana started going out with Tokumoto-kun, who's popular with both the class and the girls. She's being played around with by the guy's pace. Hana falls in love more and more with his kindness and his sense of humor. But, then she finds out about his ex-girlfriend, who is a teacher
Mind Assassin
2011-01-27
Plot: There was a man who was created during the carnage WWII. He was an assassin who was engineered to psychically toy with people's minds and ultimately kill them. Kazu is the third generation descendant of that man, living in peaceful modern Japan, with a job as a clinical doctor. However, when the need arises, he uses his ability to help mentally disturbed patients overcome their pasts. But when something goes wrong and he finds his beloved patient is hurt, he takes up the role his grandfather once had...
Saihate no Kimi e (Yaoi)
2011-02-11
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Ryou and his older brother, Masaya, live under the Takatou family. Sixteen years ago, their parents died in an accident, and since then, the brothers lived with their distant relatives, the Takatou family. As a child, Ryou grew up as the friend of the Takatou heir, Takatou Akihito. But when Ryou discovers a secret,his brother's life is on the line, and instead of being Akihito's friend, Ryou is now his slave. How will Ryou save both his brother and himself from the family that has cared for them for so long?
Sayuri-hime 3
2011-02-11
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A special mini-edition of Yuri Hime magazine with extremely short one-shots/stories and illustrations by several Yuri Hime, Yuri Hime S, and Yuri Hime Wildrose regulars. This book was sold at a special event.[B-U M]
Silver Diamond
2011-02-11
Rakan lives alone, and the plants in his garden grow so thick and fast that it seems like a jungle. One day a man, holding a gun made of wood, falls right down into his garden. He seems to come from another world, and he's searching for someone who can bring back the green into his own dark and inhospitable world.
Gunka no Baltzar
2011-05-15
Plot: Glory being won over the roar of cannon fire. Peace exists simply as a time to prepare for the next battle. In a military advanced nation Balzer advanced quickly up in rank. However, his career takes a sudden turn when he is reassigned a military advisor in a neighboring allied nation with little military power and the lack of civilian support of firearms. Will Major Balzer be able to win over the hearts of the soldiers and civilians?
Soukai Kessen
2011-05-06
The island nation of Tsushima is comprised of 3 different races of people. The Akitsu race is the majority and comprises of 80% of the population, the Shiomi population comprises of the upper 10% and the Oina race, most known for their tail and neko mimi (cat ears), makes up the remaining small percentage. Tsushima is also known for its relatively strong military force.Mikasa Sanekiyo, formerly of the Sakune family, was adopted by a family after his parents and grandparents passed away. His older brother-in-law, Mitsukiyo, is already an accomplished military commander and Sanekiyo looks up dearly to him for moral and emotional guidance. Following in his footsteps, Sanekiyo is accepted into the navy academy as the top chair of his class. Little does he know how discriminatory the Akitsu are against the other two races and how hard the training is going to be. Sanekiyo has to learn how to be a great leader and overcome these obstacles if he plans to lead the navy fleet someday.
Fairy Heart
2011-08-15
From MangaToshokan:This is a story of fairies, told in a place without a name. Once in every 100 years, a young fairy from in the deep bush must come to the human world to become an adult. They use 'power' to attract a human male, to fall in love with. Afterward, the man dies. But, the fairy to whom he'd given his love will grow wings and become a beautiful adult.This fantasy romance story starts off with a fairy of Grass, named Grassbee, going to the human world to become an adult. Will she be able to attract a human male? Will she be able to become an adult fairy and get fairy wings? Magic can only do so much...
Dorobou wa Koi no Hajimari
2011-06-19
Kit Smith, honoring her father's dying wish, has moved to London to pose as the niece of Rose Singleton, a member of the ton. Kit can't imagine what influence her gambler father exerted to bring about Kit's introduction into polite society.Hugo Devinish, a second son, went to sea as a cabin boy and is now a prosperous merchant and ship captain. He decides to attend a party in town to check up on an heiress that his young nephew is courting.Meeting Hugo at a party, Kit wonders why he wishes to dance with her—until she overhears him explaining his mission to a friend. Kit muses that they must be talking about her. So, the family watchdog has been dispatched to investigate her, eh? Kit thinks it's not very charitable of him to describe her as "a chit with more hair than conversation." But more than that, she wonders why he thinks she's an heiress? Still, if he wishes to dance with a simpering simpleton, she can well oblige him!
Good Person
2011-11-11
A collection of 3 stories…- The Good Fellow: What would you do if the person you like was snatched away by your best friend purely because of luck? Would you be able to support their relationship? A nice shoujo story told through the eyes of a male character this time.- Byeok-Hwa-Roo- Ignis
Koi wa Itsumo Tabekake
2011-11-18
Girls who don't treat other girls well are pitiful indeed. Also, they're not consider charming at all. Sometimes they tend to show their kindness in a wrong way. You won't be able to catch anything unless your bait isn't tasty. You have to scatter it well...
Green Peace (Yaoi)
2011-12-03
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. from Blissful Sin:Kosakabe Chihiro is enrolled as a first year in an agricultural high school. In this all boy’s school, Kosakabe treats his admirer, Kawana Ginji, like a slave. One day, Kawana suddenly steals Kosakabe’s first kiss! From then on, Kosakabe decides to skip morning duties. With a pale face, Kawana throws him into the storage room and then…! The real Kawana is actually…?
Lament of the Lamb
2011-12-09
The members of the Takashiro family share a terrible curse -- they have a thirst that only human blood can slake. Sent away after the death of this mother, Kuzuna Takashiro has long been blissfully unaware of his 'condition.' When Kazuna's teenage hormones begin to rage, his uncontrollable bloodlust suddenly rears its head ...
Mikansei na Bokutachi
2011-12-11
1) Mikansei na BokutachiTorikoshi had an unrequited crush on her school’s soccer star, who walked home with her. He promised to always support her artistic ambitions, but one day he didn’t come to the club room after school…2) Koe no AtoA boy who sings, and a girl intoxicated by the sound of his voice. What might develop between them?3) Koboreru Uso to Pierce Hole“Everything you say sounds like a lie.” After hearing that from a classmate, she vowed to change, but earrings and dyed hair might just get in the way of her new found honesty.4) Koiiro TayoriWhen Megumu found a misplaced love letter, she went to return it to the underclassman who had written it. Only, he didn’t look like the type to have written something so serious.5) Yonjyuukyuu no Eien“Uera-kun, you’re not running any more?” Those were the last words she thought she’d say to the boy she loved, who died that afternoon saving a girl from being hit by a car–until his ghost appeared. A story about a boy who loved to run, the girl who loved him, and their forty-nine days together.
Ousama To Fushigi No Shiro
2012-01-05
Our main character, Mitsu, fall in love at the first sight with the brilliant son of a noble familly, Hiroto. Thank to some miracle, Mitsu start to go out with him but then she discover that this guy is a sadistic prince...Â
One Piece dj - Pool Bar (Yaoi)
2012-03-13
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Zoro and Sanji are shopping for supplies and get attacked. The escape through a tunnel and Zoro gets some funny ideas...
Always Kind (Yaoi)
2012-03-20
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. aka.Itsumo YasashiKenji is in love with an older man, Kouichi, the owner of the nightclub that he works at. One night, Kenji confesses, but is turned down, but not fired. So, Kenji continues to tend bar while his one-sided love is not returned... or is Â
Set Me Free (Yaoi)
2012-03-20
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. It's like The Princess Bride, only men in business suits. Â
2011 New Face! - Suteki Danshi Catalogue
2012-04-09
A booklet/collection of stories featuring bishounen guys! This booklet was offered as part of the Hana to Yume Decemeber 2011 issue. 1) Heart Assassin by SORA Kakeru Shio deals with unwanted attention from a transfer student known as "The Assassin". 2) Othello Games by KURUMI You 3) Yuki-sensei no Shinjitsu by YUKINA Kinako 4) Kimi Complex by OTO Yuki
Otogimoyou Ayanishiki Futatabi
2012-07-17
The sequel takes place a few months after the end of the first series. Shinkurou and Suzu have gotten married and settled down as vassals in the employ of the governing family of Ima. Just when they've gotten used to the rhythm of their new, peaceful life, orders come from an influential government official that Shinkurou and Suzu must travel to the capital to meet with him. Along the way, they are beset by robbers and demons, and find they are being followed by a mysterious mononoke in the shape of a little boy?! The two must reunite with old friends, and make some new ones, in order to do battle with the supernatural forces that continue to plague them!
Wakaba No - Shounenki
2012-10-14
Cool, friendly Mariya is the undisputed king of his year! But why does he always hang around with shy and painfully awkward "Mr. Mannequin" Nachi? Can these boys withstand the non-stop judgment of a school filled with jealous rivals and confused classmates? A New Season of Young Leaves follows every sweet high and lonely low in the growing relationship of unlikely best friends. How will the most popular guy in class deal when his wallflower confidant suddenly steals the social spotlight...and a beautiful girl's affection?
Ability Manhwa
2012-10-22
I thought I just had a convenient ability...until that happened...Noblesse's authors, Son Je-Ho and Lee Gwang-Su's new smarttoon!Original Webcomic
Crown Gear
2012-11-07
Two brothers, Izumo and Shinonome live in the lawless city of Donten, where they run an odd-jobs agency. A girl asks them to capture wanted criminal, Ron Biscott and free her younger brother, but will a freeter who’s distracted by his part-time job and a computer-addicted shut-in really be able to help her?
Patchwork (fujitani Youko)
2012-11-23
When Touya’s sister decides to give up her 4 year old daughter during her divorce, Touya steps in to adopt Mei. Michio, his long time friend, steps in to help raise Mei.
Storm Flower - Song of the Clouds
2013-01-02
In a war-torn country where men and monsters fight one another, a young boy has survived a brutal attack. As he’s grown older, he spots a beautiful young woman who might be a gypsy – he’s not sure. What she really seems to be is one of the monsters – a woman who can control spiders and through them control others, and their two paths are about to become intertwined amongst the larger story…