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IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

Led to Thistle's threshold by the winged lion imprisoned within it, Laios and friends steel themselves for... some heavy-duty cleaning?! Thistle's seemingly innocuous cottage is piled with clutter, hindering both their search for the lion and their meal prep! Once satiated, the party hastily lays plans for Falin's rescue. However, here in the depths of the dungeon, even the cutest residents have a vicious streak a mile wide!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN...LITERALLY!

Locked in battle with the Lunatic Magician, Laios is the last man standing against an array of the dungeon's deadliest dragons. Using his extensive monster knowledge to his advantage, Laios manages to defy the odds of almost certain death - at least until Thistle devises an even more terrible plan! Will Laios's love of dungeon dining prove to be his downfall?

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN...LITERALLY!

Laios nears the bottom of the dungeon and his inevitable confrontation with Thistle, the lunatic lord of its labyrinthine halls. In a succubus-induced slumber, Laios comes face-to-face with the winged lion, the source of Thistle's power. Laios knows only that the lion is held captive by Thistle in the dungeon's depths, but it could be the Canaries know a great deal more... With their centuries of experience, the elves' knowledge could shed some light on the truth of the dungeon and its master - or prove to be Laios's undoing...!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN...LITERALLY!

In the dungeon, one false step can be the difference between life and death... or elf and dwarf?! The changeling mushrooms have done their work, leaving Laios and company radically altered, transformed from one race to another! The journey into the heart of the dungeon was never going to be easy, but with new senses, strengths, and statures to contend with, the mission seems more daunting than ever. thankfully their sense of taste doesn't seem to have affected!!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

Massive changes in the dungeon have drawn out new monsters for Laios and his party to take on - and taste! But the shift has attracted the attention of the western elves, whose intervention could spell further trouble not only for Laios, but also for everyone on the island! Facing the threat of the Lunatic Magician from within and the elves from without, the adventurers must rally as a team like never before, especially when forced to confront a beast straight out of Senshi's nightmares!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

Joined by Shuro's and Kabru's parties, the group has swelled in size, making for triple the mouths to feed! Food is scarce on the lower levels, but even so, the newcomers are quite the adventurous eaters Laios and his party have become. Their disgust turns to rage when Laios reveals the forbidden magic used to revive Falin - and Falin, in her shocking new form, reveals herself. If word gets out, the consequences for Laios and his friends will be terrible, but that's only if they make it out of the dungeon!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

Falin has been resurrected at last, turning the tables on her monstrous devourer by enjoying a delicious dragon dinner with her victorious party. But the lord of the dungeon, the Lunatic Magician, is not happy to find that his favorite pet has been conquered. Laios and his comrades have made a dangerous enemy in this powerful elf, who can alter the dungeon at will. But monsters and magic aren't the only dangers along their path...

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

The adventurously eating adventurers have finally reached the abandoned orc village where the red dragon was last spotted - and, from the charred and crumbling evidence, where it is still active and on the prowl! No matter the risks, Laios is determined to recover whatever's left of Falin and resurrect her, but taking down the massive red dragon will be no easy task, even on a full stomach! Someone's going to wind up on the menu, but will it be red dragon steak or flame-grilled adventurer?!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

The dungeon is no place for the faint of heart, and neither is the kitchen! At least, not when whatever dungeon creature comes your way is what's on the menu! As Laios and his party journey deeper in the dungeon, the danger likewise intensifies as they encounter wily mermaids, massive krakens, and irritable undines. But living rough doesn't mean not eating responsibly! The ecosystem of the dungeon exists in a delicate balance between predator and prey - the hungry travelers just need to make sure they're on the right ide of the scales!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

With the possibility of starvation as a constant companion, Laios's party continues advancing deeper into the dungeon. The adventurers have made it to the third floor, but only rotting zombies, ghastly spirits, living paintings, and golems await them - all of which are absolutely inedible. The party has come this far by adopting and learning how to live off the dubious bounties of the dungeon. But how will they manage when even the meanest monster won't make a decent meal?

On a holy night, miracles can happen.

A special day that comes just once a year has arrived! Jun decides to prepare Christmas presents for Adolph and Kusta to show his appreciation for their kindness, but...?

A heartwarming, beautifully illustrated story unfolds in a land of snow, white nights, and auroras.

Adolph, the genteel manager of the small hotel Metsäpeura, takes in Jun, a young man with a shadowed past. But Adolph, too, was once a lonely young man who somehow ended up at the hotel. What lies in the past of this enigmatic old gentleman?

In the Lapland region of Finland, a heartwarming human drama unfolds inside a small hotel...

Metsäpeura is a tiny hotel located in the Lapland region of Finland. It has only three employees: two elderly gentlemen and a teenager named Jun.

One day, a request comes to the small hotel to hold a wedding party! Will Jun, who is still a rookie hotel employee, be able to handle this huge task?

In the land of snow, white nights, and the Northern Lights, a young man matures little by little.

Lapland, Finland. Amidst a snowstorm, a mysterious young man named Jun collapses outside the small hotel Metsäpeura, run by a pair of elderly gentlemen who give him a warm welcome. 

Enjoy a heartwarming story about the kind-hearted people who live in a harsh yet beautiful natural environment.

Every autumn, the royal family sponsors a candy-crafting competition in the capital, and - following in her late mother's foot-steps - Anne's got her eyes on the prize. To that end, she sets off with her bodyguard and two companions in tow, but her plans go awry when the silver sugar she refined to present at the event suddenly goes missing...

In a world where fairies are caught and sold to the highest bidder, human aren't exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he's not so keen on the idea. As his master, Anne tasks him with escorting her through a particularly dangerous area, but with a reluctant fairy bodyguard eager to escape a life of servitude, she'll have to deal with a lot more than she bargained for...

Honda-san is stuck: It's hard to keep drawing about your bookstore job after you've quit! But being a full-time manga artist opens new doors-stories from the publishers' perspectives, to the nitty-gritty of e-books, and even to Taiwan's book industry. It's the final volume of Skill-face Bookseller Honda-san, but the joys and agonies of bookselling last forever!

When you work in a Japanese bookstore like Honda-san, there are a million and one things to keep track of. Managing new releases, accounting for the revival of titles from the grave, understanding the unique(ly maddening) quirks of each manga publisher - it's enough to leave anyone bone-tired!

Whether it's foreigners asking for "JAPANESE EROTIC MANGA", navigating the tricky government definition of "morally harmful material", or helping a customer who's awfully "criminally organized", there's rarely a dull moment for Honda-san. The true stories of a Japanese bookstore employee can be stranger than fiction!

Ever wonder what it's like to sell comics at a Japanese bookstore? Honda provides a hilarious firsthand account from the frontlines! Whether it's handling the store, out-of-print books, or enthusiastic manga fans, Honda takes on every challenge!

　　《字花》110期「新手作者的初始旅程」

　　寫作始於紙上，或也該於紙上劃上句號。寫作者均有出版之夢，如何才能到及這看似十分遙遠的里程碑？往後又要面對些甚麼？本期封面專題「新手作者的初始旅程」，邀來梁莉姿、郭梓祺、後話文字工作室，以不同角度討論文學創作和書本出版的旅程，探討新手作者的可能性，與讀者一同探索文字與寫作的意義。

• 邀請梁莉姿、郭梓祺撰文分別分享持續寫作與開辦文學班的經驗，由此反思作家和讀者的身分認同；訪後話文字工作室討論新手作者的創作與出版旅程。     

• 專訪紀錄片《公開試當真》主演許賢、導演贊師傅，細說公開試路上的成長，並探討身教的重要性。

•  跨界專欄「倚音」刊登陳康濤詩作〈渠路〉，結合Sunny Yu的音樂和高立畫作，以不同媒介營造「渠路」裡懸疑壓抑的空靈景象。

• 專訪電影COEX 創始人梅志雄，分享檳城藝文空間COEX的設計風格和特色及營運文化平台的經驗。
  

刊物簡介

　　《字花》是香港一本雙月刊文學雜誌，於 2006 年 4 月創刊，由水煮魚文化製作有限公司出版，用文 學視角直接介入社會文化議題。專題以外，每期均有文字、視藝和跨媒體創作，以及文學、影視和 文化評論，以「立足本地，放眼世界」為旨，力圖打破香港文學雜誌的固有形式，以展示文學年 輕、活潑和多元化的一面。

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　　《字花》116期「遊戲新世界」

　　電子遊戲早已超越娛樂，成為構築世界觀的文學載體，猶如小說與電影的延伸。本期《字花》以「遊戲新世界」為題，從遊戲編輯、哲學評論人、女性玩家等視角，探索電子遊戲如何編織虛實交錯的宇宙，介入香港的文化與哲學思考。本期《字花》記錄不同的遊戲文化脈絡，邀請讀者翻開紙頁，進入這片虛實交織的文學新世界。

• 專訪遊戲雜誌編輯「神武」，回顧香港機舖時代的「打機」記憶，揭示遊戲如何形塑現實認知；黑色休謨剖析《俄羅斯方塊》的隱喻，探討抽象遊戲的詮釋界限；小島陸秀夫以《光與影：33號遠征隊》為例，分析遊戲的代入與抽離，思考真假抉擇；課金姐分享女性「打機」經歷，挑戰性別刻板印象，展現遊戲文化的多元。《黑神話．悟空》以佛學與民間藝術構築玄幻宇宙，AI遊戲則模糊真假邊界。     

• 專訪白只、楊偉倫、邱頌偉分享近期的劇場演出《消極之鬼二》，且細談三人多年的友誼。

•  謝曉虹創作漫畫一則——〈新開始〉，玩著把世界像泥團那樣壓扁、重塑的虛構遊戲。

• 李維怡連載小說「無何有城紀系列」，探討想像與記憶、邊界與國度、結構與游離。
  

• 跨界專欄「倚音」刊登朱少璋詩作〈飲食13章(下篇)〉，結合獨立音樂人MC仁的音樂和高立畫作，以香港常見的食物及飲品為題，呈現活潑且生活化的氣息。

• Ling Ling Ling回顧三十年本地獨立音樂，從九十年代高山劇場的重金屬震撼到不同樂隊如何以青春旋律點燃他的生命史。

刊物簡介

　　《字花》是香港一本雙月刊文學雜誌，於 2006 年 4 月創刊，由水煮魚文化製作有限公司出版，用文 學視角直接介入社會文化議題。專題以外，每期均有文字、視藝和跨媒體創作，以及文學、影視和 文化評論，以「立足本地，放眼世界」為旨，力圖打破香港文學雜誌的固有形式，以展示文學年 輕、活潑和多元化的一面。

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