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I became the villainess and married the cold duke

“My patience is a very expensive commodity, little bird, and you are currently burning through the budget.” The deep, layered baritone vibrated right through the stone floorboards, carrying a low, demonic rumble that turned the air to pure ice. Draven leaned back against the royal headboard, his bare torso glistening with sweat, while pitch-black obsidian scales lazily receded down his muscular arms. His dual-colored eyes—one a predatory, glowing crimson, the other a fractured, stormy silver—tracked my trembling form with absolute, dangerous boredom. "I... I was just looking at the window," I stammered, clutching the bedsheets to my chest. Draven let out a soft, insufferable sigh, a dangerous smirk playing at the edge of his lips as a giant, dark-feathered raven materialized out of the shadows and settled heavily onto his scaled shoulder. "Then look somewhere else before I decide your neck looks better in a noose. Go to sleep, Seraphina. Or don't. Personally, I find the prospect of your execution rather entertaining." --- ### **** **"So naive, Melanie. So stupid."** Those were the last words I heard before a bullet ended my life. Betrayed by my best friend and murdered by the man she loved, I thought the darkness of death was final. Instead, I woke up inside a web novel. Not as the beloved heroine. Not even as a lucky side character. I opened my eyes as **Seraphina Helene Valemont**—the spoiled, doomed villainess destined to be brutally executed for treason by her own husband, the notoriously cold and terrifying Duke Draven Everfrost. Armed with complete knowledge of the original plot, my survival strategy was simple: 1. Avoid making fatal mistakes. 2. Avoid the high-society enemies. 3. Above all else, **AVOID THE DUKE.** Except, the story refuses to follow the script. The monstrous Duke who was supposed to despise me is suddenly dragging me out of blood wars, tossing me swords to fight my own battles, and lazily controlling my limbs with dark magic just to mock my executioners. The events I memorized by heart are fracturing. Deeply buried political secrets are clawing their way to the surface, and the future I relied on changes with every passing sunrise. As deadly conspiracies threaten the empire and old legends refuse to stay buried, I am caught between a fate I desperately need to escape… and a demon masquerading as a man whom I was never supposed to trust. But the deeper I dig into the dark history of the North, the more terrifying one question becomes: *What if the most dangerous thing in this story was never the villainess?* Because some monsters are not born. Some monsters choose to chain themselves. And some names should have remained forgotten. **[MISSION UPDATE: SURVIVE.]** **[WARNING: ORIGINAL STORYLINE HAS DEVIATED.]** **[WARNING: UNKNOWN ENTITY DETECTED.]** **[CURRENT RISK LEVEL: CRITICAL.]** --- **~Author's Note:~** *First time writing a long, serialized story! Thank you so much for your patience, support, and love while I learn, improve, and build this world!* **THE READER'S PACT ** * **35 FREE CHAPTERS.** 0 excuses. Jump straight into the chaos! * **Kindly add this book to your Library** and Draven will personally protect you from Stephen's schemes. * Refuse... and Malaki wins. The choice is yours. ** THE VOTE REWARDS ** * **Power Stones** = Extra bonus chapters unlocked! * **Golden Tickets** = Mass chapter drops to satisfy your binge-reading! This is my official **WSA 2026** entry. Vote for the Everfrosts today... or watch Stephen try his luck again. **[Daily Chapter Releases — Never Miss a Beat]** **Connect with the Lore:** Instagram: **@merah_writes** TikTok: **@merah_writes**
Me_rah · 77.7k Views

Take Me Away, Dark Lord!

#VillainDad #CuteProtagonist #Ghosts #Misunderstanding #Transmigration #SmartMC Mira realized two things the moment she woke up in the body of a nameless orphan in a fantasy novel: 1. She is a disposable "shrimp" destined to die in the crossfire of the main characters. 2. She is the only person in this world who can see the screaming, terrifying ghosts that haunt every corner of the empire. Tortured by the wails of the dead, Mira finds only one source of silence: Duke Kaelus von Nacht. Known as the "Dark Lord" and the "Emperor's Sword," Kaelus is a man so ruthless and soaked in bloodlust that even the ghosts are terrified to go near him. To the world, he is a monster. But to Mira, he is a walking, talking pair of noise-canceling headphones. Desperate for a good night's sleep, Mira clings to him, acting like a naive, affectionate child to secure her place by his side. She succeeds, but she miscalculated. Kaelus didn't adopt her out of kindness. He needed a disposable child to act as 'live bait' for the assassins targeting him. Now named Seraphina, she must navigate a deadly game of survival. She thinks she is using him as a ghost shield. He thinks she is a fearless prodigy who loves him. As Seraphina munches on poison berries and naps through ambushes to avoid seeing spirits, the cold-blooded Duke starts to ask the wrong questions. "Why does she only sleep when I am holding her?" "Why does she stare into space with such disdain?" "Is it possible... that I am a good father?" Spoiler: He is not. But he’s about to destroy an entire kingdom because someone woke her up. --- ### Excerpt "Your Highness, the Archduke," the aide whispered, trembling hard to cover his laughter from bursting out. "The child... she is clinging to your leg again." Kaelus looked down. The tiny creature known as Seraphina was attached to his calf like a barnacle, drooling on his pristine military trousers. "She is fearless," Kaelus murmured, misinterpreting her desperate need for his ghost-repelling aura as familial affection. "The assassins are approaching, yet she seeks comfort only in the eye of the storm. She is the perfect bait." Seraphina, currently trying to avoid eye contact with a headless ghost hovering three feet away, squeezed her eyes shut. 'Just don't move. If I let go, the headless guy will ask me where his nose is again.' "Sir," the aide hesitated. "She's... eating your cloak." "Let her eat," Kaelus commanded, drawing his sword. "Whatever she wants, she gets. Except for freedom."
CoffeePrincess · 652.7k Views

Lackey's Seducing Survival Odyssey

The world was cruel..... Especially for those who had lost their chances to shine. Aether was one of them.... Born with a golden spoon... yet, he was cast aside like a defective product. He longed for love, for warmth—but all he received was pain. Yet, he smiled, not because he wanted to, but because he had no other choice. With nothing but a broken heart and a hollow laugh, he stepped into the hell called society. "Can't you do a single thing right?!" "…Heh" "You're fired!!!" "…W-Wh…He" "I'm sorry, sir, but you need at least a bachelor's degree to apply." "…I-I am…Heh" "We can’t approve a loan without collateral." "…W-Why?" "Your father’s a politician, right? So, you know…" "…" The so-called society didn't welcome him very well... Yet, He pressed forward! After years of struggle, he finally secured a job—only to be reminded of his place. "Yeah, yeah… I know you got the job thanks to me. So don’t ever contact me or MY parents again," his brother sneered. "...Heh..." And just when he thought he had finally earned a sliver of recognition— "HONK!! HONK!!" Fate was merciless. A split second, a cruel twist, and his already miserable life came to an abrupt end. Yet, as the darkness closed in, he screamed into the void— “I JUST WANT TO LIVE!!!!!” A will that even the universe listened. !~Ding~! Reborn into a new world, Aether thought he had finally been given the chance to truly live. But instead of peace, he found himself in yet another struggle—not just to survive, but against something even more dangerous… Seduction!! Not just any seduction… but a mission to seduce and save the most unattainable women in existence! Seducing the Princess of an Empire! Seducing the Hero’s Mother! Seducing the Villain’s Wife?! ..... ... .. And the list only kept growing… He, a Mere slave, seduces them all.... WHAT KIND OF F## UP LIFE WAS THIS?!! But it wasn’t OVER—far from it.... These women… were even worse!! One wrong move, one careless mistake… and his life could be erased from existence! One thing became painfully clear—if he ever wanted to survive in this hellish world, there was only one path forward. He had to seduce them all. _________________ 1 bonus chap per 500PS. 1 bonus chap per 100GT. 3/5 bonus chap for reaching rank 100/80 in GT ranking respectively. Discord Server Link: 6JA46z23bw
AbiLIon · 3.4m Views

Reborn as a Hated Noble Family, We Start an Industrial Revolution

A family vacation is the most anticipated moment for any household. But for the Sudrath family, that getaway turned into a complete catastrophe. It started out pleasant enough. But the end? The entire family was thrust into an unfamiliar world—a realm where modern knowledge is no longer enough, where nobles rule with iron fists and commoners are reduced to slaves. Here, aura and magic are the sole currencies for survival. Yet, this family is different. They are reincarnated into nobility—as an exiled ducal house. A Duke? Isn't that the highest rank? Yes, the title is prestigious. But the glory days of House Sudrath are long gone. Their lands are frozen, their people are impoverished, and mounting debts loom right before their eyes. However, this family refuses to back down. They begin to engineer technologies that this world has never seen before. They transform a desolate, banished fief into the epicenter of modern civilization—introducing horseless carriages, factories running without magic, and weapons that do not rely on mana. But history once recorded something dark. The technology they are resurrecting... is known as Demonic Knowledge. And the world will not sit idly by. ————————————————— If you enjoy this story, your support through Power Stones, Golden Tickets, and reviews helps the novel grow and reach more readers. Thank you for being part of this journey. ————————————————— GENRE: Fantasy, Kingdom Building, Military, Isekai TAGS: Industrialization, Nobility, War, Strategy, Conquest https://discord.gg/YP2VCtrx
Ryuzaki1 · 465.8k Views

Transmigration:The Villain Wants A Happy End Without His BeastHusbands

After finishing a tragic novel where the villain is betrayed and killed by his own beast husbands, Li Wei does what any reasonable reader would do. He rants about the ending. Then he gets hit by a car. When he opens his eyes again, Li Wei finds himself inside that very novel, reborn as Su Ningyan, the future villain destined to walk a path of madness, war, and blood. Ten years before his fall. Ten years before his death. In the original story, Su Ningyan’s unstable phoenix beast core drives him toward forbidden power, turning him into a feared villain who ultimately dies at the hands of the men he loved most. This time, Li Wei refuses that fate. He will avoid the villian arc. He will heal his beast core. And he will stay far away from the four terrifying beast princes who will one day become his husbands. Unfortunately, fate has other plans. The academy meant to heal him becomes a battlefield of tension, rivalry, and instinctual bonds. The beast princes notice him far too early, and the more Su Ningyan tries to escape the plot, the tighter destiny coils around him. Because in a world ruled by beast bloodlines and ancient bonds, some connections cannot be severed only delayed. And the husbands who once killed him… may not be willing to let him go again. **** Excerpt Su Ningyan didn’t know where he was. At first, he thought he was dreaming. His body felt warm... too warm... and the scent in the air was unfamiliar, sharp and clean, like lightning after rain. He turned onto his side. And froze. A pair of golden dragon eyes stared back at him from inches away. The man was breathtaking. Long black hair spread across silk pillows, sharp features sculpted as if carved from jade. His presence alone pressed down on Su Ningyan’s chest, heavy and suffocating. His face went pale. “What the—” “You’re awake.” The man smiled faintly. Jun Haoxuan. Azure Dragon Clan. Future Beast King. And, according to the book, one of the men who would eventually become his husband. “Did you sleep well?” Jun Haoxuan asked calmly. Su Ningyan’s eye twitched. He was supposed to be avoiding them. So why was he waking up in the dragon prince’s bed?
MidnightPen · 587.4k Views

God Agent: All Hail The Great Kobold

[18+ Mature Content] [Gore] [Epic Fantasy] [Ultimate Anarchy Guide][Throne Usurping Manual] [Leadership Guide] [How To Start A Cult Guide] [Kingdom Building] [Large Scale Wars] [No Sharing] [No Yuri][No NTR] Dennis died the way he lived, slumped over his computer in his mother’s basement, surrounded by junk food, unfinished games, and a life that never went anywhere. A failure until the very end, his story should have ended with judgment and a quiet descent into the afterlife. But something interfered. Before his soul could be processed, his trial was intercepted by the Greater Kobold, the universal deity of the Kobold race, a fading god whose people stood on the brink of extinction. Instead of judgment, Dennis was given an offer. Not redemption. Not forgiveness. Power. He was offered a new life as the last God Agent of the Kobold race, a chosen savior tasked with leading a dying species back to prosperity. Dennis accepted. Reborn on the central continent of Athedal as Ka’z, a lowly kobold at the bottom of the food chain, he quickly discovers that survival alone is a miracle. Kobolds are hunted, enslaved, and exterminated by every major race, including orcs, elves, dwarves, demi-humans, and even humans. Their tribes are scattered, their numbers dwindling, and their name synonymous with weakness. Yet Ka’z carries the will of a god and the chance to become something greater than he ever was. This is the story of a loser who died forgotten and was reborn as the architect of the first prosperous Kobold Empire. In a brutal world ruled by magic, monsters, and ancient powers, Ka’z must unite a broken race, carve out territory in hostile lands, and transform cowardly survivors into a civilization capable of standing among giants. Can Ka’z truly become the savior of a dying race, or will he prove that even a god can make a mistake? ______ Discord: https://discord.gg/MkFeQnjuu2
Iam_Riviz · 126.3k Views

Honkai Impact - Eternal Flame

The Flamescion of Honkai Impact 3rd, Starting with the Challenge of Everlasting Flames. Author: Baba At first, when Yunduo was asked to enter the Challenge Space, she refused. Having already incarnated as Valkyries like Kiana, Bronya, and Mei, she had experienced several cycles of rebirth, only for each to end in death, unable to change anything. In 'The Void Comes,' she became the Herrscher of the Void to judge all things; in 'Final Lesson,' she wore the Vermilion Knight armor to strike with the sword of hope; in 'Meteoric Salvation,' she alone ignited the sky to protect it as a falling star... Returning to the starting point this time, Yunduo didn't want to be a Valkyrie; she just wanted to slack off and sleep. Kiana was still that idiot, Mei was still the 'cooking wife,' and Major Kizuna was lying on the lawn drinking. But to regain her power, Yunduo was pulled into the Challenge Space by Kiana, starting by incarnating as the Herrscher of Flamescion to challenge the Everlasting Flames stage. "Flamescion! Draw your sword!" "With this blazing fire, I shall cut through all!" "I will burn away this night and let the light shine into the distance." Seeing the god-like Herrscher of Flamescion, the spectating Valkyries were shocked. Bronya: "Is this the idiot Kiana?" Mei: "Wait, wait, wait, why are you calling me the Herrscher of Thunder?" Kiana: "I have six cores?" Fu Hua: "I've turned dark?" Himeko: "I'm dead?" Additional Tags: Genderbend, Fantasy and Battle Academy
TLScarlet · 801.8k Views