Area X has been cut off from the rest of the world for decades. Nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilization. The first expedition returned with reports of a pristine, Edenic landscape; the second expedition ended in mass suicide, the third in a hail of gunfire as its members turned on one another. The members of the eleventh expedition returned as shadows of their former selves, and within weeks, all had died of cancer. In Annihilation, the first volume of Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach Trilogy, we join the twelfth expedition. The group is made up of four women: an anthropologist; a surveyor; a psychologist, the de facto leader; and our narrator, a biologist. Their mission is to map the terrain, record all observations of their surroundings and of one another, and, above all, avoid being contaminated by Area X itself. They arrive expecting the unexpected, and Area X delivers—but it’s the surprises that came across the border with them and the secrets the expedition members are keeping from one another that change everything.

Dans un monde abandonné par la nature, les sorcières sont le seul espoir de l'humanité ! Dans l'espoir d'accéder au château où est détenu Oak, Pilly se fait passer pour un garçon appelé Roble, désireux d'intégrer l'armée de la capitale. Après un rude combat contre le redoutable capitaine Rudbeckia, elle réussit à prouver sa bravoure et à rejoindre la caserne ! Seulement, son supérieur n'est pas dupe... En effet, le capitaine est aussi une femme, et elle a deviné que Roble n'était pas ce qu'il prétendait... Elle promet néanmoins de ne pas trahir son secret, à condition que la recrue ne représente pas une menace pour la ville et ses habitants. Mais voilà qu'une nouvelle épreuve attend la jeune fille : une expédition se prépare... pour faire la chasse à ses semblables ! Soldat ou sorcière... Pilly parviendra-t-elle à résoudre ce dilemme ? D'un trait fin et délicat, Yumeji donne vie à un univers de dark fantasy empreint de poésie ! Dans un monde en détresse, Pilly devra choisir sa propre voie et découvrir la vérité sur le conflit qui oppose l'homme et la nature. La quête du paradis perdu ne fait que commencer !

When a young witch apprentice loses her home and mentor to witch hunts, can she awaken her druid-like powers and flee to safety? Humankind and nature are at odds in this epic Ghibli-esque fantasy manga, perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä, and Witch Hat Atelier!In a world devastated by humankind and forsaken by plants and animals, only witches have the power to communicate with nature. After their encounter with Aster, a former soldier living alone in a witches’ former refuge, Pili, Karen, and Oak continue their journey to Eden. Unfortunately, the young girls no longer sense the voice of the amurds, who seem to have completely deserted them. Suddenly, a faint whisper reaches their ears! To the great surprise of the three companions, it comes from a ruined city. The wolf has a sense of foreboding, and the discovery of plants unearthed in a crude manner proves him right. It was a trap set by witch-hunter Zakum! Pili and Karen manage to escape, but Oak is captured. Will they be able to save him from the clutches of the malevolent kingdom?

Завдяки Дубу Піллі втекла з фортеці Фрудітілли, колишньої відьми, яка стала покровителькою імперського міста, і визволила з темниці Карен. На жаль, після довгих тортур у в’язниці її нова подруга у жахливому стані… Піллі не має вибору: щоб урятувати подругу, їй треба вирушити на пошуки амурдів і якнайшвидше приготувати ліки! Однак Дуб вагається і пропонує залишити дівчину, адже боїться, що вона сповільнить їх. Це дуже сердить його підопічну. Та чи зможуть вони знову поладнати?

When Oliver applied for a job in the Hell dimension on a whim, he didn’t expect it to turn his whole world—or his heart—entirely upside down.Recently graduated at twenty-six, and two months behind on rent, Oliver Barnes is desperate. So desperate, in fact, that he applies for a job in the Greed district of Hell’s Pentagram. But when he misses his train and, subsequently, his job interview, he stumbles, instead, upon a strange little coffee shop in the middle of Purgatory’s barren desert—and into an unexpected opportunity. It isn’t the job he came to Hell for, but maybe it’s exactly the job he needs. As he navigates the demon dimension and tries to survive the ridiculous shenanigans of his unholy co-workers, Oliver soon falls head-over-ass for a tentacled lawyer with electric fingers and a deadly-sharp grin. Together, they discover that, sometimes, love and happiness can be just a train ride away. Join Oliver and the rest of the eccentric staff of The Passing Through Cafe in Nik Knight’s new rom-com urban fantasy series, full of found family, embarrassing encounters, spicy situations, and love that crosses dimensions

When a young witch apprentice loses her home and mentor to witch hunts, can she awaken her druid-like powers and flee to safety? Humankind and nature are at odds in this epic Ghibli-esque fantasy manga, perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä, and Witch Hat Atelier!   In a world forsaken by nature, only witches can save humanity.   Long ago, plants and animals lived in harmony...until the humans arrived. Unable to coexist with other species, humans mercilessly destroyed everything in their path, forcing fauna and flora into hiding. For hundreds of years, the world has been nothing but a vast, barren desert. Luckily, a few pockets of nature still sanctuaries of witches, extraordinary women who can hear the call of the plants. Despite their abilities, humans hate witches and blame them for the disappearance of nature.   Pili and Oak still search for the elusive Eden, but thanks to the guidance of amurd spirits, they have discovered a hidden alcove of witches in the mountains. Unfortunately, its residents know nothing about Eden or its location. However, as they prepare to depart, a quick slip of the tongue has everyone present in grave danger.   Matters only get worse when Oak hears the marching of soldiers in the distance. Witch-hunters have located their refuge! Pili rushes to help the other witches, much to Oak’s displeasure, but how will she escape capture this time? Or will she be caught and sentenced to death as a witch?   The quest for a lost paradise continues!