Can an American Horror Story Boss Be Dogified Too?

When Qiu Ke was on the verge of death, he heard the System's voice.

He could only hope to come back to life by surviving the various game instances.

But the System was up to no good, and his teammates were always picking on him, thinking he was too weak and had nothing but a pretty face. They figured he only cleared the levels thanks to an extraordinary talent.

What that talent was became obvious from their vulgar, lewd laughter.

Qiu Ke looked at his talent screen and felt terrified.

Innate Talent: [Dogification]

At set intervals, you may dogify any target.

A dogified target will be given the traits of a "dog."

Puppies are bound to love you, so treat your puppy well.

1. Bloodstained Hunting Grounds

A group of college students from Country M go on a road trip, only to stumble into a hunting ground in another world.

Their hope of escape is shattered by screams and gunfire. In a dim wooden cabin, a kind hunter covered in blood gives them time to say their last words.

"You're so cute."

"...Huh?"

"Your fur is so beautiful." Qiu Ke's eyes grew watery as he ventured, "Would you like to come home with me? I'll... I'll be really good to you..."

The hunter in a rabbit mask grabbed his wrist. His breath was scorching, his voice hoarse.

"You want to bring a beast home... Do you know what that means?"

2. The Creepy Doll Park

The "lucky ones" who are selected must take part in a cruel reality show at a blood-red amusement park. Inside the park's adorable mascot suits lurk malicious demons.

Qiu Ke lives in constant fear, but discovers the demons are fighting over the limited number of mascot suits. Even more unsettling, the mascots keep finding excuses to approach him.

"I'm so glad I found you." He stroked the head beneath his hand fondly. It felt hard and cold. "Good puppy, come outside with me."

The host crouched in front of him without saying a word. The fabric stretched tight, and suppressed panting mixed with the crackle of static from the television-headed creature.

The screen on the front of its face displayed a changing text expression.

"(>///<)!"

3. Tranquil Town

By day, it's a peaceful, lovely Western town. By night, it becomes a hellish killing ground crawling with monsters. The church might be the only sanctuary, but you must keep your identity as a heretic hidden.

"Come, child," the priest whose feathered ears covered his eyes asked gently. "Tell me, what form does our God take in your eyes?"

Before the twisted deity, no lie can escape the truth. Nearly all his teammates are wiped out, babbling madly and screaming as they're dragged into the darkness.

Qiu Ke: "I see a big black dog."

The god says he isn't lying.

The priest: ...Huh?

They could've just said so. So it's the Doggie God religion.

That tail's so big. It must wag really well, right?

Qiu Ke loves all cute puppies.

As everyone looks at him in terror like he's lost his mind, he thinks dogs are the only ones in this hell who can soothe his fragile heart.

Guys, I found some dogs, and they all want to come home with me!

They're marsh puppies, jungle puppies, ocean puppies, and lots and lots of big dogs. Why call them crocodiles, pythons, great white sharks, and indescribable monsters?

He's always taken care of the puppies himself, but they're so clingy and keep fighting each other. It's kind of a headache.

Is it that time of the month?

Does he have to do this part himself, too?

[...]

[I'll admit, your talent is pretty interesting.]

The System said.

[...Come on, be a dear, Master. Save me a spot.]

[Woof, woof.]

Before You Read:

* Nonhuman gongs in various R-rated masked-creature settings.

* The protagonist really does have some mental issues. He's not very bright.

* He's a many-who-love-him (?) magnet, with a shou who inspires overwhelming adoration. The game-clearing plot is extremely easy and cutesy.

* Written for personal tastes. Please be kind.

* "Dogification" is the protagonist's condition and special ability, with no intent to disparage anyone. The early chapters are sort of like Pokemon (x), and all the affection is one-sided. He gets better later and gives all the puppies a home, where they all live together in a huge villa.

Synopsis screenshot uploaded on 2025.10.17.

Special thanks to the wonderful Transparent Lily for illustrating the cover!

Forced Fall from Grace for a Straight-Ahead Villain

1.

Zheng Chen finally caught his nemesis.

He showed no mercy as he went to strangle the man who had been haunting him and getting in his way, trying to make him mend his ways.

Then he heard the voice of a "god."

But why was this "god" calling itself a "fujoshi"? What was a "forum"? And why was it calling him its "sweet wife"? Why were they discussing "adding something to his body"?

How strange.

2.

Zheng Chen let the man go in a panic and dashed into the restroom in the middle of his mission.

Five minutes later, he emerged pale-faced and grabbed his most trusted second-in-command, his voice trembling. "I think... something's wrong down there."

His second-in-command bowed respectfully. "You are perfect, Chief."

"N-no... You have to take a look for me."

The subordinate took a look, then stared at him, his Adam's apple bobbing.

"You... look fine."

After finally escaping that deeply embarrassing situation, Zheng Chen woke one night to a faint sound while he was asleep.

His second-in-command was kneeling by his bed, a finger hovering an inch above the button of his pajamas. Tentacles writhed and twisted in the shadows as he restrained himself, and an unfamiliar, shadowy heat burned in his eyes.

"I'm only checking on you, Chief."

3.

The popular shonen manga The Strange Tale follows its protagonist through a series of incidents, cleansing one supernatural menace after another to save the world.

Zheng Chen is the manga's most infamous yet hugely popular villain, always opposing the protagonist.

But lately, the story has started to go off the rails.

The supernatural entities around Zheng Chen are multiplying.

Eyes beneath the bed, faint breathing under the pillow, damp patches gradually spreading across the bedding...

They don't cause trouble. They only want to get close to him, touch him, and tease him until he lets his guard down.

He has no choice but to endure the humiliation and ask his nemesis to drive them away.

His nemesis agrees, then stares at him for a long moment.

"You seem... cuter lately."

Zheng Chen shudders and punches him.

"Don't tell ghost stories in broad daylight!"

What's going on? What the hell is going on??

It's as if some mysterious force from beyond is affecting everyone: his nemesis, his subordinates, even the supernatural entities.

No matter how badly he beats them, all they feel is an indescribable excitement. When they pin him down, their faces are covered in nosebleeds.

What do you mean, "You can hit me harder"?

Zheng Chen is losing it.

Guide:

1. Likely my next novel: a chaotic, nonhuman harem of obsessive, forceful pursuit, where a heartthrob straight man gets bent.

2. He should be scaring the villain into falling to his knees and crying, but instead he's standing at attention with a nosebleed. The villain has utterly failed at being a villain!

They're going all out with their adoration, completely lost in it! Please add it to your reading list! Let's all adore him together!

Synopsis saved on 2026.3.10, screenshot taken.

Special thanks to the wonderful Transparent Lily for illustrating the cover!

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