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Irene Archellio refuses to marry for anything less than love. So when her mother arranges yet another match without her consent, Irene does the unthinkable—she runs. But her escape takes a disastrous turn when she crosses paths with Duke Dietrich, the most infamous rake in the capital. In a single night, their scandal sets the city ablaze with rumors. To contain the fallout, Irene is forced into a marriage she never wanted— with a man who represents everything she hates.

"The masterminds are cooler than heroes," I mutter as I stare at the chess pieces before me. It is easier to be the one who sits in the shadows and moves the pieces, likewise deciding the flow of the game. Heroes will foolishly sacrifice their lives for the good cause and villains will sacrifice the world for their own gain, but masterminds will use both the heroes and villains to their own benefit. Why, you ask? Well, that's because I've lost my life once while trying to be a hero so, I don't want that anymore. I'd rather be a mastermind who molds the world as per my convenience and live peacefully. Because, why not? *** [Defender of Divine Glory says you are the hope of this world.] What? [Goddess of Wisdom believes that you will be the one to save the world.] Wait, what?! [Propose the Grand Duke the idea of a fake marriage.] And, why would I do that?! [Stop the assassination of Prince Eric.] Why would I save him?! [The candidates for the throne are:... Who will you choose?] Ah! I give up... It seems like a curse that anyone who wishes for a slacker life in Isekai will have to go through the most troublesome things. In my past life, I died because of one rookie mistake but after being transmigrated in the world of fantasy I've gotten an opportunity to start afresh, but unlike the protagonists who look for their love and glory, I'd rather make money and live a life of a slacker. I have magic, I have power and I have money, what else do I need? Well, that was the plan but this damn system is getting on my nerves. I mean who in their sane mind would want to mess with the complicated royal family and political affairs? But that's not all though. I've also become the saviour of this world. Things just can't be anymore worse! Besides, the penalty of failing this quest is... [Failure: Destruction of the World.] It seems like if I screw up in selecting the right person then the destruction that is going to befall the world won't be stopped. If I speak of my reward then it's this vague thing. [Reward: Fulfillment of any wish.] "If that's the case then, I'd rather choose the person who would be the best fit for the throne." And that's how I decided that I would become the Kingmaker.

Alternative Title: Villain's Saviour, Game Over Again Lin Ji’an, a modern master chef, never expected to wake up inside a dog-blood BL cultivation novel. Worse, she transmigrated into the role of the "vicious cannon fodder", the crossdressing Third Young Master destined to humiliate the future Villain and die a miserable death by his hand. Her mission? Simple. Feed the starving slave boy and the future villain, Xie Wangchen, fix his broken body, and make sure his "Blackening Value" doesn't hit 100% and destroy the world. She beats up the arrogant Heir, face-slaps the evil Stepmother, and cooks her way into the Villain’s heart, purely to survive, of course! But as they head to the Celestial Sword Sect, Lin Ji’an realises something is wrong. She thought she was raising a cute, obedient little brother. She thought she was just a "straight bro" helping him out. She thought the main plot’s protagonists would chase the original MC. So why is the Villain looking at her with eyes darker than the abyss? Why is he threatening to cripple anyone who smiles at her? And why are the original male leads suddenly lining up to taste her cooking? Lin Ji’an: "I’m just here to cook and survive! I’m straight! And I’m a girl!" Xie Wangchen, who was sharpening his sword, looked up with a smirk tugging in the corner of his lips, "Luggage? No. You are my world. And I never let go of what is mine."

"I sold my soul to save their smiles. I will burn this Kingdom to hear her screams." For Alaric Vane, survival was never about himself. It was about the Grey Cradle, the only home he ever knew. When the ruthless Kingdom of Oakhaven decrees the destruction of his orphanage, Alaric chooses a fate worse than death. He crawls before the City Governor, Lunate Kenet—a woman whose beauty is as lethal as her cruelty—and signs a four-year contract of absolute enslavement. Within the blood-stained halls of the Kenet Estate, Alaric becomes a "human rug," stripped of his name and dignity. For two agonizing years, he endures Lunate’s heels on his back and her family’s sadistic whims. But in the dead of night, Alaric is no longer a slave. He is a predator in training, performing 15,000 sword swings in the shadows, fueled by a single hope: the day he will return to his family. Then, the world turns upside down. After two years of hell, the Kenet sisters suddenly shift. The kicks turn into embraces; the cold glares turn into a suffocating, twisted obsession. Lunate, the woman who broke him, now wants to possess his heart. But it is too late. Upon the completion of his contract, Alaric discovers the ultimate betrayal: The Grey Cradle was razed to the ground three years ago. The silence he endured for years wasn't protection—it was a void where his world used to be. Believing his family dead and his sacrifice a cruel joke, Alaric’s love for his masters turns into a dormant volcano of rage. He will climb the ranks, gain the King’s favor, and return as a Count to dismantle the House of Kenet from the inside out. He doesn't want their newfound affection. He wants to watch them fall into the same dirt where they once forced him to crawl. A four-year contract. A lifetime of vengeance. In the world of Terris, affection is the deadliest weapon of all.

"History says the Dragons must die. Valerion says history is a lie." ​When an ordinary man from the modern world dies with the knowledge of George R.R. Martin’s universe in his head, he expects the void. Instead, he wakes up in the cold, salt-scented air of the Red Keep as Valerion Targaryen—the second-born son of King Viserys I and Queen Aemma Arryn. ​Born into a dynasty at the height of its power, Valerion sees what others cannot. Through the [Strings of Fate], a mysterious system of celestial visions and birth charts, he watches the threads of his family turning from gold to blood-red. ​He knows the tragedy that awaits his mother in the birthing bed. He knows the betrayal of the Hand. He knows the fire that will consume his sister, Rhaenyra, and the war that will leave their house in ashes. ​But Valerion isn't here to be a spectator. To change a destiny written in fire, he must become a monster that even dragons fear. Leaving behind the pampered life of a prince, he descends into the darkest depths of the Dragonpit to claim a legend that was never meant to be tamed: The Cannibal. ​In a court of vipers and a world governed by prophecy, the Oracle of House Targaryen begins his dance. He doesn't just want the Throne—he wants to break the cycle of fate itself. ​The Dance of the Dragons was supposed to be the end. For Valerion, it is only the beginning.

Olivia's life turned dark in the blink of an eye. The tragic death of her parents in a car accident was just the beginning. She was betrayed by her lover and her best friend, and even her family's inheritance was seized by greedy relatives. For years, Olivia lived in solitude, accompanied only by her favorite fantasy novel, My Beloved Ophlia. However, her heart was shattered when her favorite character—Javien, the loyal second male lead—was tragically killed off by the novel's author just for the happiness of the main character. In tears and frustration, Olivia left one final comment: "I would be any character, as long as I could save Javien." When Olivia opened her eyes the next day, she was no longer in her cramped rental room. She woke up in a strange world, in the body of a character she never expected. Is Olivia capable of changing the already written fate of Javien's death? Or will she herself become entangled in a plot more cruel than her original world?

Rebirth + Era + 1960's - Femine + System Space + Military + Powerful Male protogonist At seventy-eight years old, she died with nothing but regret. Only at the end of her life did she learn the cruel truth— the world she had struggled through was nothing more than a novel. And she… was cannon fodder. Her father, once a Squad leader, was falsely branded a traitor and executed. Her three brilliant elder brothers were crushed one by one, stepping stones for the novel’s so-called “female lead.” Her family’s blood paved the road to the heroine’s glory. She could only watch helplessly as the heroine’s family prospered while hers was destroyed. Powerless. Broken. Too late. But fate was not finished with her. A falling flowerpot ended her life— and opened her eyes once more. 1958. She is thirteen years old again. Her parents are alive. Her brothers are alive. Everything has not yet begun. In the turbulent 1960s era, she awakens with memories of her previous life and an unexpected System Space that grants her resources and hidden advantages. This time, she will not be cannon fodder. She will not allow her family to be sacrificed. She will not let the so-called heroine step on their corpses to rise. Amid famine, political storms, and the shifting tides of the era, she quietly builds strength, gathers supplies within her mysterious space, and protects her family step by step. And standing in the shadows of the military compound is a powerful, sharp-eyed man— a future commander whose destiny was never meant to intertwine with hers. In her previous life, he stood at the peak of power. In this life, he watches her change everything. This time— She will become the author of her own fate. (Original) PS-: The Story is taking place in the parallel world, so although the historical events are same, characters are fiction.

A caged bird wants to be free... A young and nameless prisoner who wishes to be free is given a chance by a noble lady to turn his life around with some others. The woman seems fishy and strange but he accepts it anyway. He is given proper clothes and good service for manual labor. As he spends his days in the mansion he notices that something is very wrong and gets pulled into a world of dark power and mystery.

DO NOT READ. “So where is she now? Dome?” Baphomet questioned. He had to reserve a lot of his abilities lest he fractured a part of this reality with his current abilities. He could only have complete control once in his original body. So his range of perspective was limited, and Erm would then be aware that he was here. He smirked at the surprise she would have upon figuring out he was in the same realm as she was. Erm by now already knew May wasn’t working alone, and she would most likely come to the conclusion that there was another deity involved. May shook her head, her beaded braids clinking. “She is in Ion.” His eyes subtly widened and then narrowed as his smirk increased. Was she also waiting for the Broken lands to open? Niya was heading there too. “It is decided.” He stood, staring down at May with a pleased grin. “We will head there. You will hide in my shadow.” He looked forward to seeing the interaction between the two relatives. Niya was certainly not going to be pleased and it could only get fun from there. “There is one thing. It is not good news either,” May pressed forward, her face forlorn. “Which is why I ask for punishment.” This was the first time she had failed after all the tasks she had done for him. “She has managed to unlock her core.”

She was the emperor’s perfect daughter quiet, graceful, and untouched by the cruelty of the world beyond palace walls. Until the day she was given away. To secure an alliance, she is forced into marriage with a foreign prince a man of cold beauty and unreadable intentions. In his presence, she feels less like a bride… and more like something carefully chosen. But beyond the wedding vows and gilded ceremonies lies a kingdom she does not understand one ruled by ancient customs, unspoken rules, and dangerous expectations. And in Sahramir, a woman’s fate is never her own. As she struggles to survive in a court that watches her every move, she begins to realize: This marriage is only the beginning. Because in a world of silk and shadows… some cages are made of gold.

After regressing, my second marriage to my ex-husband was solely for pregnancy. A miserable marriage life. My only hope in my loveless marriage was the child. My first life ended tragically, attacked by an unknown assailant. ‘If I could go back, I wouldn’t love him.’ In this second chance, unlike my past life of seeking love, I marry him solely to meet my child again. “Just maintain our marriage for a year.” In exchange, I’ll help him uncover the secret of the incident from 10 years ago. I thought we were just a couple in name… “There’s no need to consummate on the first night.” “I want to.” He was different from my previous life. * I planned to quietly leave once I had the child. But upon seeing his mistress, I couldn’t stay silent. “That woman, she’ll be the one you love.” Confronted with my words, his unexpected reply was, “You’re my wife until this contract ends.” “…….” “I’ll do this and more, only with you.” Seeing his chilling obsession, I reminded myself. Don’t forget, Blair. He doesn’t love you. So this time… I’ll leave you first.

Lucas Graves was an ordinary young man from a futuristic world—until a tragic accident took his life. Now, he awakens as Xavier Alden, the son of a noble in an ancient era where cultivation reigns supreme. But Xavier was weak, betrayed, and left for dead. With no memories of Xavier's past life, Lucas must conceal his true identity while uncovering the truth behind his predecessor’s downfall. Determined to grow stronger, he begins practicing the forbidden Dual Cultivation Technique, a path long shunned for its overwhelming power and dangerous consequences. But to fully unlock its potential, he must conquer the world’s most extraordinary beauties, forging bonds that will elevate his strength to unimaginable heights. As shocking secrets unravel and war brews in the shadows, Lucas is thrust into the turmoil of a world on the brink of chaos. To survive, he must defy fate, master the lost art of cultivation, and carve his own destiny—before the past catches up with him. NB: The novel may start at a slower pace, allowing for deep world-building and character development, but I assure you, the story will become increasingly engaging as it unfolds.

Ena was just an ordinary person until she boarded the train and awakened a mysterious system. What started as a simulation quickly spiraled out of control. She became the one who nurtured Abundance, the one who guide the Hunt, and something broken enough to walk into the Xianzhou Luofu as a self-annihilator.

Blue Flame of the Steppe Born as the daughter of a Great Khan, Kökçin was never meant to kneel. But when a ruthless army rises from the east—destroying everything in its path—her world begins to collapse. To save her people, she is forced into a brutal choice: Marry a distant prince and sacrifice her freedom Or defy fate—and risk losing everything Her tribe. Her love. Her life. In a world of war, betrayal, and fragile loyalty… how much is she willing to burn to survive?

"Before the crosshairs, all men are equal." In 1939, a modern youth named Walter is transmigrated to the Finnish front lines, beginning his journey in the "Hell Mode" of the Winter War. To survive beneath the crushing steel torrent of the Red Army, he transforms into the "Butcher of the Snowy Night," fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with the legendary sniper Simo Häyhä. From the frozen forests of Karelia to the vengeful counter-offensives launched with German support, and eventually deep into the purgatory of the Eastern Front within the Soviet heartland, his journey is one of blood and iron. On the long trek from Ladoga to Stalingrad, his former conscience is forged by the fires of war into cold, ruthless instinct. This is the story of how an ordinary man evolves step-by-step into a pinnacle predator, carving his legend into the most brutal permafrost of World War II.

When a veteran Wall Street strategist is inexplicably cast back to 1985 Tokyo, she finds her new family on the brink of financial collapse. Rather than despair, Saionji Satsuki views the era’s economic volatility as a playground for her advanced financial literacy. With the Plaza Accord looming and the Japanese yen poised for a historic transformation, she begins a ruthless climb, turning a desperate situation into a masterclass in wealth accumulation. Satsuki doesn’t just ride the wave of Japan’s bubble economy; she orchestrates its fallout to her advantage. By pivoting from currency speculation to a massive industrial empire, she secures a stranglehold on the nation's future infrastructure, from cutting-edge tech to vital pharmaceuticals. While the rest of the country eventually succumbs to the "Lost Decade," the Saionji Group emerges as an eternal titan, its shadow stretching over every corner of Japanese society.

Lan Wangji's grief broke more than Gusu Lan's rules. It broke the barrier between life and death. His forbidden ritual to resurrect Wei Wuxian failed catastrophically. Instead of his soulmate, he summoned a flute devil wearing Wei Wuxian's perfect face—a murderous copy that knows their most intimate secrets and now terrorizes the cultivation world. While Lan Wangji faces accusations of heresy and hunts the monster he created, Wei Wuxian's actual soul awakens in a stranger's body with no memory of his past life. Now, the Second Jade must protect this fragile, reborn Wei Ying from a world that fears his name and from the vicious reflection that wears his smile. To save the man he loves, Lan Wangji must destroy the darkest manifestation of his own guilt—a ghost that looks exactly like the reason he broke every rule in the first place. [ Release time : Friday & Thursday Chapters : Two chapters per day ( for having other issues & more book . might sometime miss if there is any problem) ] [ Paused updates for the next 3 months. not abandoning you all! just forced to stop for exam. Do not hesitate to follow us. we'll be back surely. Just the situation isn't supporting us. I hope you'll understand♡ ]

[Obsessive ML, Indulgent, Forbidden Historical Romance] Read this if you crave a forbidden affair between two nobles. On the night meant to seal her fate in silk and candlelight, Caelith Emberlyn discovers her new husband cheating on her with her own cousin. Before the humiliation can swallow her whole, another man steps out of the shadows—dangerous, powerful, and far more terrifying than heartbreak. He is the feared Commander of the Shadow Imperial Guard, a man whose name alone stills the court and stains the capital with silenced dread. Where others see a cold enforcer of the throne, he sees only her—wronged, furious, and far stronger than she appears. And he offers her a choice. Stay. What her husband failed to give—loyalty, devotion, power—he vows to place in her hands in his stead. But this is no gentle rescue. Their alliance begins in secrets and smolders in the dark, a forbidden affair that could shatter reputations and topple dynasties. He is ruthless in war and relentless in love, determined to claim not only her presence at his side but the guarded heart she refuses to yield. Meanwhile, her repentant husband returns with soft words and tender promises, swearing to cherish her forever. Yet regret comes too late in a world where power is currency and affection is a battlefield. Caught between a contrite prince of light and a possessive shadow king who would burn the world to keep her, she must decide: Will she return to the safety of a love that broke her… Or step into the fire of a devotion fierce enough to consume them both?