The story is set in a Middle Eastern inspired land, Chevron, ruled by five kings of divine blood. Seiji, a pleasure s*ave, has a little... more>> sister who can read the future in the stars. When her prophetic gift begins to attract attention, he dresses up as a girl and goes in her stead to the palace to serve the King of Kings, Azur. <<less

“Elaina, Archduke Grant is coming to visit tomorrow……. Someone you like.”... more>>

Diane’s sobs reminded Elaina of a book. Every night, she read the same book over and over again in her dreams. In the book “Moon Shadow,” Diane is sold off to become the wife of Archduke Grant due to family circumstances, preventing her from marrying the man she loves. The book ends with Diane, tired of her loveless marriage, taking her own life.

‘This can’t be happening!’

She had done so much to prevent Diane’s misery. Now she can’t stand by and watch her fall into the devil’s maw.

“Don’t worry, Diane.”

Elaina took Diane’s hand and reassured her.

“I’ll take care of everything.”

She will. Even if it means she herself marries him instead.

***

“You’ve interfered with every approach I’ve made to Diane Redwood, and now you’re asking me to marry you?”

“Think of it more like a one-year contract than a marriage. We can give and take what we want from each other.”

Lyle Grant looked at Elaina with confusion.

“What on earth would you do that for?”

“I have a heart that won’t let me turn away from a poor person.”

It wasn’t just for Diane. Diane, the protagonist, Nathan, the love of her life, and Lyle and his younger brother. Everyone in “Moon Shadow” was unhappy, each for their own reasons.

“I promise, I’ll be your wife for a year, but I’ll do my best while I’m at it.”

Elaina smiled up at Lyle, her face full of confidence. She had a plan to make all the characters in the damn “Moon Shadow” happy. <<less

Jiang Chen found himself transmigrated to a fantasy world, awakened to the "God Level Bookstore" system. The books in the store updated automatically, and his task was to figure out how to rent them out. Little did he know, every book that left the store underwent a transformation.... more>>

"How to Nurture the Body" became "How to Awaken the Immortal Phoenix Body,"

"Basic Swordsmanship" turned into "Heart of the Sword,"

"Complete Wellness Guide" morphed into "Methods to Live a Second Life."

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen became the subject of wild speculation, assumed by everyone to be a reclusive master.

One day, believing himself to be an ordinary person, Jiang Chen sought to fulfill his dream of becoming an Immortal through apprenticeship. But to his surprise, the formidable figures around him began clamoring:

"Master, please stop pretending and show your cards quickly." <<less

On the day I witnessed my husband’s affair, I possessed the manic ex-wife of the male lead.... more>>

“Rebecca, I would have told you not to touch my body without permission.”

I divorced him at once with one condition I stay in the mansion next door for the time being for the sake of my life. By the way…

” I regret the moment I divorced you. And my folly that I knew nothing about until your heart left me. Rebecca, I want to win your heart back.”

“Your Highness, you said you would live next door for the time being, but you didn’t ask me to regret it?”

“You’ve been struggling, because of me…”

With those quiet words, Rebecca let go of their clasped hands.

“…How about you, Cedric?”

At that moment, instead of my departure, all I had to do was stay with Cedric…

***

There was only an unexpected sense of emptiness.

‘Rebecca is gone. And with another man.’

The image of man and woman holding each other in their arms kept disturbing my mind. Soon, a thick tendon bulged above the back of my clenched hand.

‘Rebecca, you can’t leave me yet.’

Even if she did, it would be this way now. At least for the time she promises to stay in this castle. I had to give myself the slightest chance to catch her.

“Answer me, really, did you try to run away with another man? You did it to punish me because you can put up with it.” <<less

After an office worker is reborn as Everia Oberon, a romance novel villainess destined for an evil life and a tragic death, she decides to... more>> skip the drama by retiring to the countryside. Having moved to a frigid region full of nonflammable wood, Everia calls on archmage Theoharis to warm her home with his azure flame… not realizing that she’s bound herself to a lifelong contract! Now that she’s master of a bloodthirsty (but breathtakingly handsome) demon dog, can she kiss the quiet life goodbye? <<less

Sehwa turned his head away as if he didn’t want to deal with them. It was an obvious provocation, an everyday occurrence, but just because he was used to it didn’t mean he didn’t care how they treated him. He knew they were doing it because they want to see him lose his temper, and he didn’t want to be swayed by their provocation, so he just let it slide.... more>>

Sakura, Hongdan-i, and sometimes Samwol-i…

He’d told them hundreds of times not to call him by that nickname, but no one listened to the words of a mere creditor, petty hustler, or drug dealer. Still, Sehwa spoke tirelessly every time.​

My name is neither Sakura, nor Hongdan, nor Samwol.

Sehwa,
My name is Lee Sehwa. <<less

When I opened my eyes, I found myself in a wooden box to be sold at auction as a s*ave.... more>>

It was good that the original male lead showed up like a comet and rescued me.

But this man is suddenly asking me to marry him out of nowhere.

“Become my wife and give me the most glamorous show in this empire. If I marry you, no one would dare to think of coming by my side anymore.”

“What about the pay?”

“I’ll give you 10 billion.”

What the F…c….k? Welcome, my dear customer!

I was willing to defeat all of his fans and enjoy the rest of my life as a crazy bit*h in this area-

“I can’t think of my life without you anymore.”

Somehow I won’t be able to keep the male lead who will likely be taken from me.

Will the wicked acts of a villainess bring money, power, honor, or even love? <<less

I possessed a strange body: Isabella Dunkeld, hated by her family and labeled an evil woman by everyone. The problem is… I’m a demon. A demon strong enough to be Demon Lord of the Demon Realm.... more>>

‘How did I end up in this body?’

I don’t remember signing a contract with the owner of this body, but when I woke up, I was trapped in this body with all my magic sealed away.

I have to act as ‘human’ as possible to avoid being recognized.

“So how many people have I killed with this hand? Hundreds? Thousands?”

“Uh… you haven’t killed a single person?”

“I haven’t killed a single person, and they call me an evil woman?”

…Humans are too difficult for me, a demon, to understand.

***

For the contract to be complete and for me to escape this body, I must fulfill Isabella’s most fervent wish.

‘Make my family regret what they did.’

An uncaring father and an insane brother. I’ll have to get acquainted with this family first.

“Hey, when you talk like that, it makes us sound like scum.”

“You are scum. Reflect on yourself, scum.”

…Is this right? <<less

One day every human on the world suddenly receives a mail claiming to enact the World Salvation Project. Half in doubt Kurosaki Shion, a diligent... more>> university student and loner, follows the mail’s instructions, becoming one of a million Demon Kings governing his very own Domain in the new world. <<less

Fallen noble Elena is manipulated into secretly assuming the identity of Veronica, the deceased princess of the grand duchy. At first, Elena is dazzled by... more>> the royal life she always dreamed of, but when the real Veronica returns alive and well, Elena is mu*dered by those she once trusted. However, death isn’t the end of her story. Elena wakes up several years in the past with her memories intact. Her once-trusting heart has iced over, and she now has only one thing on her mind—revenge! <<less

When I got out of the supermarket.... more>>

wilderness spread out in front of my eyes.

I will use my “what seems to be” cheat cultivating tool, and my high affinity with spirits as a weapon, and aim for enjoyable different world life. <<less

She possessed the evil witch in a fairy tale.... more>>

She was living a lonely life hated by everyone, but one day she found a brother and sister who ate her candy house and raised them.

“Witch Hazel should be executed for kidnapping!”
“You’re going to be executed for kidnapping the younger siblings of the Archduke!”
“If you execute Hazel, I will starve for the rest of my life!”
‌“Ahhh- Hazel cannot go.”

Thanks to the children, it was good that I became the nanny of them, but my employer…
“The Duke doesn’t marry a witch. Of course, not even a nanny.”

It’s okay because I don’t want to marry either. Even more so with the Grand Duke! I’m just going to raise the kids and leave.

‌On the long-awaited retirement day.
“What kind of potion did you use for me? No, I’d rather you use it because it’s a potion”

What I brought out is a letter of resignation, but why is the duke giving me a ring?

Guys, calm down.
“Hazel and brother, when is the baby coming?”
“A nephew who resembles Hazel? Yes!”

Are you repaying the kindness from when I raised you with obsession? <<less

“Wife, I heard you were staring at another man again.”... more>>

“That’s not…ugh!”

“I will continue until you stop thinking of another man or divorce.”

How did it end up like this?

My life has become a tangled mess.

“If you even dare to hold another man’s hand, I’ll snap that pretty little wrist.”

* * *

“I want to hold a man’s hand, even just once!”

After living as a Motae-Solo [mfn]모태 솔로 is a Korean term that refers to someone who has never been in a romantic relationship, someone who has been single since birth[/mfn] for n years, I was hit by a reincarnation truck and thrown into a novel.

In this life, I don’t need anything else. It’s all about dating! I’ll date until I go crazy! Just avoid those dark and sinister types!

…Or so I promised.

I was tricked by the dark and sinister type due to a contract I made when I was young, and I became a married woman!

Sure, we can get married. But I will still date!

…Or so I thought.

This damn empire, it was more conservative than a backward country.

If I cheat after getting married → slap on the wrist.

If I’m accused of cheating when I didn’t → slap on the wrist.

I can’t live like this. I’m getting a divorce, a divorce! <<less

"Pretend to be my lover and join the social circle."... more>>

Selena, the top star that had the entire world's attention, was suddenly warped to Northern Duke's land during an accident while filming. Kalcion, the Northern Duke that saved her from the infernal beasts, offers Selena a chance to go back home in return for collecting information in various social circles by pretending to be his lover. Selena quickly accepts Kalcion's offer, but…

"Why in the world can't you do this!?"
"Don't you think that the answer to that should be obvious to you, the actress, not to me, the duke?"

There was a critical problem. The Northern Duke's acting skills are horrible!

"…Let's change the plan. I'll seduce you instead."

And thus the contractual relationship between the two started. Will Kalcion's acting skill improve first, or will he start to have true feelings for Selena instead? <<less

Yan Yan has become the cannon fodder in the novel.... more>>

Young Master Cannon Fodder was lost when he was a child, and when he was found he was covered with scent of red dust (1), his lazy look provoked annoyance. So it didn’t take long for the cannon fodder to be sent to marriage by his family. The marriage partner is the protagonist of the book.

After the marriage, the cannon fodder not only failed to curb it, but became more able to do it. He pestered the protagonist all day acting coquettish, and finally the protagonist gave the cannon fodder a huge sum of money and drove the person out of the house.

After seeing the “end” of the cannon fodder, Yan Yan’s eyes lit up. Behave in a spoiled manner? He is best at it. It is guaranteed that the protagonist will not be able to bear it within three months, and he will be driven out with a huge sum of money.

Because of a favor owed by his father, Ji Juechuan, who has already achieved something at a young age, had to marry the young master of the Yan family who doesn’t love his mother or father.

On the first day of cohabitation before marriage, Ji Juechuan sat on the side of the bed and looked at his mobile phone. His face became even more ugly when he thought that he would be sleeping in a bed with the perfume-scented person. He will make it clear as soon as he arrives, and let the man pay attention to his behavior.

The bathroom door opened, and a soft and refreshing ball rolled into his arms. The young man with wet hair raised his face and smiled sweetly: “Husband, can I sleep with you tonight?”

Ji Juechuan looked at the person in his arms for a long time, and his Adam’s apple moved slightly.

“Yes.”

Later, Yan Yan received a huge sum of money from Ji Juechuan. It was just that the ticket he had prepared was torn to pieces. The man’s hot hands pressed against his waist, his tone dangerous.

“Yanyan, our wedding hasn’t been held yet, where do you want to go?”

Yan Yan:? That’s not what it says in the book!

*Mr Ji at the beginning: #Who is his wife? Anyway, it’s not my wife#

Later: #Do you have a wife yourself? Why do you covet my wife all day? #

*sā jiāo in the title means to act like a spoiled child/ to act coquettishly

*(1) 红尘 (hóng chén) the world of mortals (Buddhism) / worldly affairs. It’s a part of a poem, the actual phrase is 看破红尘 ( kān pò hóng chén) to see through the world of mortals or to see through red dust/ disillusioned with human society to reject the world for a monastic life <<less

Qi Yue is notorious in the circle as a playboy, but he was married off to a sickly individual, Shen Young Master, under his stepmother’s manipulation, in the name of a strategic union. Everyone knows their family is selling their child for fame.... more>>

But before getting married, he had a dream. In the dream, he also married Shen Young Master due to a strategic union. They have been married for three years, treating each other with respect.

Just when Qi Yue thought they could live peacefully, Shen Kuozhi’s ex returned.

Qi Yue detests infidelity the most because of his original family.

Recently, Shen Kuozhi has been coming home late and spending time with his ex every day.

Doesn’t he have any regard for him at all? Thinks he won’t do anything? He really doesn’t know himself.

Without hesitation, Qi Yue informs Shen Kuozhi of his decision to divorce as soon as he finds out.

Then, he wakes up.

Qi Yue, who never believed in such things, looks at what happened in the dream and his marriage partner. He just wants to say one thing: rnm, refund! I want a divorce. <<less

Yu Kai is widely regarded as the cherished love interest of Liu Yueming, someone who is untouchable in the eyes of everyone.... more>>

However, she alone experiences the bitter anguish within her heart. Throughout the past six years, she has consistently played a subservient role, enduring the discomfort of receiving cold treatment despite her genuine efforts.

She believed that Liu Yueming’s lack of verbal affection could be overcome through wholehearted dedication, hoping to warm her heart in the process.

In the sixth year of being together, Yu Kai, having achieved the title of Best Actress, meticulously prepared a key necklace to unlock the icy padlock and officially become Liu Yueming’s girlfriend.

But amidst the ambiguous play of light and shadow, the usually reserved Liu Yueming was seen smiling and holding hands with another woman, engaging in lively conversations and displaying intimate gestures.

Liu Yueming approached her while holding the woman’s hand, introducing her as an “old friend” from the past.

She further expressed the need for them to get along well in the future.

As she gazed at the woman who bore an uncanny resemblance to herself, it was as if a crushing blow had struck her.

“I couldn’t care less about her.” Despite being a stand-in for six years, she still foolishly entertained the notion of transforming from a mere sparrow to a phoenix.

Then with a sudden awakening, Yu Kai found herself transported back to the very same place she was six years ago.

In this lifetime, she’ll no longer love.

However, after being reborn, the award-winning actress seemed to have undergone a transformation. The once distant person who never initiated embraces now willingly embraced her.

She, who had never allowed herself to be kissed, now took the initiative to steal kisses from her. The one who always maintained a cold demeanor would even blush and express affectionate words in her arms, saying, “I love Little Yu the most.”

Damn rebirth, she was frightened by it. She needed to quickly save money and provisions to run away.

…

Liu Yueming was reborn, and she realized that the lovebird she had nurtured was still just as obedient as before.

However, after their intimate encounters in the late night, Yu Kai no longer regarded her with eyes filled with love, nor did she inquire about her feelings.

In that case, she had to take the initiative herself.

Until one day, the lovebird packed a small parcel and said, “Yueming, thank you for your care. I have settled all the debts at home, and from now on, we are even…”

...

During the intense clash between their devoted fan bases, Liu Yueming posted on her Weibo account: “My dear Kai, I look forward to your guidance in the future.”

The post is accompanied by a picture where two lovely hands are tightly clasped, each adorned with rose-colored diamond rings from a certain brand’s Love series, known as “K.”

Yu Kai replied, “I have plucked the moon.” She accompanied her response with the same image.

As a result, on that day, the devoted fans of both parties were in a frenzy on Weibo, rushing around in distress and shedding tears.

The fans of the couple (CP) exploded with excitement, causing the webpage to crash for the entire day. <<less

Grace has endured insults and misfortunes with the sole purpose that she must survive.
She abandoned her life as a noblewoman and became a librarian, living each day quietly and diligently.... more>>

In front of her appeared a man named Karl von Valles.
He proposed a contract, saying he would help Grace achieve what she wanted.

"I cannot accept."
"This makes your 98th rejection."

All she wants is to live a peaceful and quiet life.
But the crown prince keeps interrupting her rest.

"Grace Brodin."

He called out her name softly.
She must’ve been mistaken, but somehow, it feels like he's hurt.

"Why do you refuse so vehemently?"

As he gradually approached her face,
Grace unknowingly nibbled on her lower lip.
Is he attacking suddenly with his beauty?

"Still, I can’t accept it."

Please, can't you just leave me alone? <<less

After a red meteor slashed through the heavens, human progress ground to a halt. ... more>>

Since that momentous day, humanity lost its ability to create rockets, nuclear weapons, airplanes, cars...

The towering pyramid of civilization, meticulously built from the achievements of modern science, crumbled into dust.

Yet, the catastrophe didn't stop there. The grey realm, following the arrival of the red meteor, like a ghostly reflection behind a mirror, dragged the civilized world bit by bit into the abyss of disorder.

In this new age, a human life was no more significant than a speck of dust, yet amidst the ruins, humanity's spirit shone as brightly as the stars.

Amid the crumbling edifice, observers could see a figure—an actor—defiantly standing on the wreckage of civilization, his red cloak as vivid as blood, his expressions flickering between laughter and tears. Behind him, the curtain of the era gently parted. With arms wide open, he whispered to all who would listen— "Let the show begin." <<less

She possessed a villainess who is known and hated for her evil acts in an unpopular novel. But because of her personality, it was extremely difficult for her to play the villainess role. But not for long…... more>>

“I’ll fix your dress according to your taste this instant!”

“My request.”

“O-Of course! As per your request, there’s only one piece available in the whole Empire.”

People around me listen to me well even if I just frown and sit still. Since I don’t have to live in difficulty, I decided to just comfortably live on as a villainess.

“Father. Is it necessary for you to solve formulas in this slow and inefficient way?”

I thought it would be good to be a rich villainess, so I used all my knowledge.

“Why don’t you give me the honor of escorting the Princess?”

I have had enough of dealing with my father, so why did an unexpected character suddenly appear? What if this person disrupts my plan? <<less

County Libelois suffered an astronomical compensation due to the successor’s mistake.... more>>

On behalf of the older brother who could not pay the compensation, Anne leaves for the North as she was pushed by her family and becomes the Grand Duchess.

But the Grand Duke Daymond Cromund, whom she met there, was not as old as the rumors suggested, and was somewhat secretive…

“If I give birth to an heir, please let me leave.”

“So arrogant. If you want a child, you would have to take my seed every day.”

For a moment, Anne almost screamed, reassured by the Grand Duke’s appearance, who willingly accepted her proposal.

Every time he held her, his face was filled with anger.

Daymond held her sadistically as the nights went by.

Anne was confused by the sight of the Grand Duke, who was constantly holding her while enduring his anger.

Did she spit out a forbidden word? <<less

"Would you like to marry me by contract, Your Highness the Princess?"
The illegitimate princess who no one wants, Odette.
The day she tried to find the right person and propose a contract marriage to avoid a terrible marriage,... more>>

The Duke of Ertmann offered her a contract marriage, whom she thought she would never have a relationship with for the rest of her life.
One of the terms of the contract he offered.
"Love me. If you can't, try your best to make them believe it."
That you love me terribly, so much, that I can live in vain dreams.

Reluctantly, she accepted the marriage, but her doubts did not go away.
Why the hell did he want me? And… why are you looking at me with such sad eyes? <<less

“Do as I say if you value your mother’s life.”... more>>

Erica was the nanny’s daughter and was forced to get married in place of the lady she served. Even the groom-to-be was the prince of the evil Archleiff Dukedom.

‘What if I am hated there, too?’

I’m dead meat if I get caught!

Even if it was frightening, Erica was prepared to put up with all forms of prejudice, mistreatment, and bullying in order to see the day when she would be reunited with her mother. But contrary to her expectation, the life of a fake bride turned out to be sweet, after all…?

“I take back what I said that you should live here like a mouse. Do whatever you want. Do as you like to your heart’s content.”

Erica tries hard not to forget that this marriage was bound to end someday, but it wasn’t easy at all. “Didn’t we agree to divorce once I become an adult?”

“That’s right. And at that time, I didn’t give you an answer.”

Unlike his gentle smile, her husband’s eyes flickered like a wildfire.

“Erica, if you ever have any place to go, shouldn’t it only be next to me?”

Will Erica be able to live the modest life she had always wanted without ever being discovered as a fake bride? <<less

I've transmigrated into my favorite romance novel, which I've read hundreds of times while waiting for its completion.... more>>

Wouldn't it be wonderful if I transmigrated as a noble lady living a comfortable life? Unfortunately, I've transmigrated as the villainess who tormented the heroine mercilessly, ending up dying a horrible death as a fake saint candidate.

So, unlike the original story, I quickly resign as the saint candidate and leave the temple. I then set up a home for a fortune-teller who can predict fate accurately, thanks to my memory of the author's typos. My reputation soars as I impressively predict the future, which was initially just a means to survive.

As a result, the temple that once ignored me, the first prince embroiled in the Throne of Blood War, and the next Ma-topju (the highest-ranking official) consumed by unprecedented narcissism all begin to obsess over me.

To escape the most dangerous part where I'm killed off in the original work, the temple, I must enter into a contract marriage. But who should I marry to make it work?

After much deliberation, embarking on a contract marriage proves to be anything but easy.

How does one navigate a wise married life? <<less

I'm Selena, a daughter born to a family well-known for their fertile women. I was sold off in a marriage to a sickly duke whose life hung in the balance, for the sake of producing an heir of his family. They provided me a medicine purported to aid in pregnancy, and the astrologist even advised me about good days to sleep together, but...there was no child.... more>>

"So, are there any signs of pregnancy?"

"Ah, I-I'm sorry."

"You're useless. What luck do you think won you the position of the duke's wife?"

I couldn't say a word.

‘No, excuse me. I only have to look at the sky to pluck a star. That's how I attained this position.'

***

A husband who doesn't like touching me in the least.

But he's still pitiful so let's at least make him healthy by feeding him nutritious food, getting him to exercise, and I'll personally test any doubtful food first. Once he recovers from my extensive efforts, I'll sign an annulment paper and flee, but...

"You agreed to a contract to bear me an heir. But to think you would go back on your words..."

Although he's in good health now, my "former" husband has become a bit too healthy.

"You're healthy now!"

"The duties of marriage are sacred. I will collect my dues."

"Wait. Wait! But we're divorced? We're no longer husband and wife..."

He smirked then took a piece of paper from his breast pocket and tossed it to me.

"We aren't divorced yet." <<less