Recs if you like The Flowers of Evil, Vol. 1...

Manga and novels that offer more extensive storylines, different interpretations, or completely different storylines than their anime counterparts. This usually happens due to changes during the adaptation process or in the case of tie-in manga intended for a different audience than the original series.

If you're looking for manga that's better than its anime interpretation, check out my list 'Don't Watch the Anime!'

not all of these are romance. stories involving characters who lose it over love.

Not all are horror.