My Contract With the Apothecary Monster

Age: đź“š 13+ | 2 Volumes (Ongoing - Vol. 3 September 2026) | Paperback | Creator: Ayaka Sakuraze (Author), Ino Manmaru (Artist)

 

My Contract With the Apothecary Monster is an enchanting fantasy romance from author Ayaka Sakuraze and artist Ino Manmaru about wishes, sacrifices, and the strange bargains we make for the things we desire. This 13+ series offers a fresh twist on the monster contract genre.

 

In this world, monsters grant wishes—but nothing comes free. Every wish demands payment in lifespan. Years traded for desires fulfilled. It's a dangerous exchange that most people avoid.

 

Nea becomes a Songbearer, one of the rare humans who can form contracts with these otherworldly beings. Her partner? Dino—an apothecary monster as beautiful as he is powerful. He's mysterious, elegant, and utterly unlike the terrifying creatures Nea expected.

 

There's just one problem: Dino refuses to take her lifespan.

 

As Nea adapts to her new role and Dino's peculiar companionship, she's tasked with finding the Grimmdoll Chain, a mysterious artifact connected to the elusive Masked Monster. But if Dino won't accept the traditional payment for granting wishes, what will he demand in return?

 

My Contract With the Apothecary Monster weaves mystery, romance, and supernatural intrigue into a story about the true cost of getting what you want—and the unexpected connections forged along the way.

 

My Contract With the Apothecary Monster proves that the best deals aren't always about what you pay—but who you become.

 

Perfect for readers who love: Fantasy romance, monster/supernatural contracts, beautiful male leads, mystery elements, unique magic systems, stories about unexpected partnerships.

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My Contract With the Apothecary Monster, Volume 1
My Contract With the Apothecary Monster, Volume 1
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My Contract With the Apothecary Monster, Volume 2
My Contract With the Apothecary Monster, Volume 2
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My Contract With the Apothecary Monster, Volume 1

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In this world, monsters consume a person's lifespan in exchange for granting their every wish. However, Nea's mysterious "apothecary" monster seems uninterested in consuming hers. 

After wandering into the land of Weem, Nea is offered the illustrious position of Songbearer, and forms a contract with Dino — a monster as beautiful as he is powerful. While Nea adjusts to her role (and Dino's peculiar brand of companionship) she is tasked with the search for the Grimmdoll Chain: an artifact in possession of the elusive Masked Monster. If not her lifespan, what will Dino require of her in exchange for her wishes...?
My Contract With the Apothecary Monster, Volume 1

My Contract With the Apothecary Monster, Volume 2

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In this world, monsters consume a person's lifespan in exchange for granting their every wish. However, Nea's mysterious "apothecary" monster seems uninterested in consuming hers. 

Job prospects outside the palace are looking grim, however, thanks to Dino's meddling. Nea would punish him... if she knew how to!

So instead, Nea attempts to push Dino closer to Prince Aedalia — her fiancé. Has Nea wildly misinterpreted Aedalia's admiration of Dino, or is there a seed of truth buried somewhere beneath the surface of Aedalia's baffled expression? As the delicate tensions of this new world come into focus, Nea is able to see her situation more clearly...

What might fate have in store for this Songbearer and her "apothecary" monster?
My Contract With the Apothecary Monster, Volume 2