My husband has died.... more>>

In a marriage devoid of affection, there existed no room for sorrow.

Yet, with his demise taking everything away from me, I just had to return the favor.

I lived believing that patience was the answer for a long time, but I won’t endure it anymore.

Retribution shall be meted out upon the two houses that, as they were blinded by greed, had abandoned their children

And they shall be bestowed with everything they rightfully deserve.

‘If it’s not in my hands, I’ll take it by force.’

In this life, there came the resolve to metamorphose into a marauder of vengeance.

***

All was but a fragment within the mosaic of a meticulously crafted design.

Love, within this intricate orchestration, was deemed an unnecessary sentiment.

However…

“I’m going crazy. I just want so, so much to wrap my arms around your waist, pull you to me and give you a kiss right now.”

“…”

“I concede, Cecilia. You won.”

“…”

“Therefore, as the victor, lay claim to the spoils of war.”

Breathless gasps. A cadence of coarse utterances. Cheeks ablaze with a crimson hue.

Nothing was the same from the past.

‘Why are you acting like this now, when you were so indifferent to me before?’ <<less

I found myself inside the game I used to enjoy.... more>>

But something feels off. <<less

From an alley that perpetually reeks of manure to a luxurious Marquis's mansion, from an abandoned illegitimate child to the sole heiress. Andrea, the protagonist of this dramatic rags-to-riches fairy tale, has one secret.... more>>

'His Highness is dazzlingly wonderful today as well...'

Andrea has long harbored an unrequited love for Crown Prince Michael, the beloved of the entire Empire. On the night of the masquerade ball, she relies on the anonymity to seduce him and succeeds in spending the night with him.

‘I won't be greedy. For now, I shouldn't even step towards the Imperial Palace.’

Andrea tries to brush off the night she spent with Michael as a momentary lapse, but the situation takes an unexpected turn.

* * *

“I let it slide today, but I won't next time.”

The whisper tickling her ear sent shivers down her neck.

“I'll strip you completely.”

Michael slowly recited her promise from that day. Low and intimate, ensuring not a single word was missed. Andrea's face turned beet red as she felt herself getting wet without any control.

“I will do everything to you that I've only imagined in my mind. So... let's meet again. Definitely.”

Their eyes met in the air. Andrea bit her lip as she saw her reflection in Michael's eyes.

“Th-that's…”

“Can't handle it?”

Michael's mouth twisted slightly as he stared at the blushing Andrea, who looked like she was about to burst.

“When you boldly decided to steal a night with the Crown Prince, you should have been prepared for this.” <<less

[I swear, I will definitely send you to hell.] ... more>>

The disgrace of House Winston. Daughter of Sandra, the runaway dancer who disappeared into the night just three years after her wedding. A tongue sharper than any blade. Helena Winston - forever involved in scandal.

One day, she was caught alone with the Crown Prince - her childhood friend - by none other than the Crown Prince's fiancée and the Empress.

As Helena agonised over how to deal with the situation, the Empress made her an offer.

"There is a young and handsome Count in the south. Recently, I've heard rumours that he's linked to a group that threatens the stability of the Empire.”

Her mission as the Empress's spy: to uncover the secrets of her future husband, Benjamin Ischfern.

But she never imagined he'd be so mad.

"Are you ignoring me now? Don't look away. This is your punishment."

"Y-You lunatic! I said let me go!"

And in the grandeur of the wedding hall, she stares down at him, cursing:

‘Fine. Let's play your little game. I'll peel back every layer of your secrets - and I'll be the one to bring you crashing down.’ <<less

A black poison with a blue tint swayed before my eyes.... more>>

My brother, with a gentle smile, softly spoke.

“Drink it now, Luca.”

When I opened my eyes, I became an extra character destined to die at the hands of my brother.

To make matters worse, I can’t even use magic and I’m universally disliked?

First, let’s regain my strength. <<less

Ruby Rose Delphire, the first princess of the Kingdom of Belheim, was feared for her ability as a "Poison User," shunned by her family and confined. One day, Ruby is informed that she is to be married off to the Langley-Empire, also known as the Demon Country, as a stand-in for her younger sister, the saintly Aquamarine.... more>>

Unaware of the deceit, Ruby marries into the new kingdom but is soon discovered by her husband, Theodore, on the first day. "I wanted the saint's sister. You are unnecessary, so I do not consider you my wife," he declares.

This is the Cinderella story of an unknowingly powerful princess on her journey to find happiness. <<less

“Damn it…, are you going to try to stop me?”... more>>

A man’s voice as the red moon fills his vision.

This is a premonition. The man in her dream was the one who saved her from the hell her stepmother had created in her last life.

“For his sake,” she says, ”I must stay out of his life.”

But after the regression, she…

“Why did you come now?”

Once again she was shaken by the man’s plaintive plea.

* * *

“…Are you ill?”

The gentle, careful way she swept her bangs back was unmistakably that of “her”.

And he knows it.

If Evelyn was really “her”, there was no way she wouldn’t recognize him.

Then…

“Who the hell are you?” <<less

Euphrasia found herself carrying the child of the influential Duke Herrington, the man who held power in the empire. He offered to take responsibility.... more>>

She knew she shouldn’t have trusted him...

But it wasn’t until her wedding day, when she was poisoned to death, that Euphrasia regretted her choice.

Just when she thought everything was over, she found herself returning to the past.

To the moment when Duke Herrington first proposed marriage.

“I will gladly take responsibility for you. And, of course, for our child.”

There was no way she would die twice.

Euphrasia forced the brightest smile she could muster.

“I don’t need a father for my child.”

Instead,

“Just pay child support. As much as possible.”

Her plan was simple: take only the money she needed and stay as far away from the Duke as possible.

This time, she had to protect herself and her child, no matter what.

“Of course, I must take responsibility. However, until it is proven that the child is my son, you will have to remain at the Ducal estate for the time being.”

But why does this man keep saying such strange things? <<less

"Sacrifice yourself for the Archen Empire, Lucid."... more>>

Foresight, the ability of her clan.

Melissa endured tremendous pain as its price, still bearing it.

Because she believed in her fiancé's words that he would save her.

But everything was a lie.

"I didn't think you still hadn't noticed, but that engagement was fake. It was done in case you might try to leave the ducal family."

In that hellish moment, he turned his back on Melissa, and so she closed her eyes.

When she regained consciousness, it was six years earlier.

Back then, before everything had begun.

Having gained this opportunity with difficulty, she now decided to live for herself.

As if to encourage Melissa, an oracle descended.

Saying it had sent down a savior for her.

......But why are you standing before me?

Possessing all the conditions of the savior.

* * *

"I missed you, Melissa."

The man who had poured harsh words on Melissa whispered affectionately as if he had become a different person.

"Didn't I already tell you before? That I like you."

Why only now?

Melissa, struggling in a desperate situation, made a resolution.

"I like you too, Edgar."

If you truly are the savior, I will use you properly, she thought. <<less

“I need money.”... more>>

Her family went bankrupt and was completely ruined.

She went to the residence of the blind Duke, the male protagonist in the novel, desperate for money.

“How is life at the Duke’s castle?”

“I am living very comfortably, thanks to the great consideration of His Excellency the Duke.”

“You think it’s nice living here? Then, let’s get engaged.”

Now, what does liking living in the Duke’s residence have to do with getting engaged??

“Congratulations. Now you’ll be able to continue living in a place you like.”

“Could I possibly have the right to refuse, by any chance?”

Marin asked cautiously, with trembling eyes.

I hope I do. Please. <<less

I found myself transmigrated into an R-19 romance fantasy novel, where the male lead's overwhelming charm stood out.... more>>

It was a story about two protagonists, who grew up in completely opposite environments, falling for each other so deeply that day and night blurred together.

I was just an older sister figure who briefly appeared during the male lead, Rian's, childhood.

Our parents were acquaintances, so we met a few times, but after that, we had no further connection. In the novel, my existence was so insignificant that even my life or death was unknown.

I had no intention of interfering with the original storyline, but the moment I saw Rian smile at me, I made up my mind.

I wanted to help Rian in any way I could so that he would never lose that smile.

To slightly alter the original story, I tried to prevent Rian's family from being embroiled in a rebellion.

However, all my efforts were in vain, and in the end, Rian's family fell to ruin, just as the original story dictated.

***

Ten years later, I reunited with Rian.

The beautiful boy I once knew had grown into a man far more handsome than I had ever imagined.

“I think I’m going to get married soon.”

“Really? Congratulations.”

At the mention of marriage, Rian smiled brightly and congratulated me on my upcoming wedding.

However, a few days later, the man I was supposed to marry suffered a major accident and broke off the engagement.

My next fiancé also met with an accident, and the one after that ran away due to gambling debts, leading to yet another broken engagement.

As a result, rumors spread throughout society that marrying me would lead to death or injury.

No one wanted to marry me.

Amidst all this, the one who reached out his hand to me was none other than Rian.

t/n: side stories are R19 <<less

"It’s been a while, Asili." ... more>>

She had reunited with her first love on the battlefield where she had volunteered as a military doctor.

The man who had once been her future, the most beautiful part of her past.

But when she learned his true identity, she had left him.

She had chosen to walk away, believing that leaving him was the only way to protect him.

"Congratulations. You finally became the respectable doctor you always wanted to be."

"…"

"Since you became a doctor at the cost of selling me out, I suppose I have the right to expect some decent skills from you?"

Unlike her, who had abandoned him, he had once thought she was worth trading everything for.

Seeing her again left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Still, he endured it.

Because once the war ended, he believed they would never cross paths again.

***

"The Dark Side of the War Hero: An Inappropriate Relationship Between a Military Doctor and the Grand Duke."

Before the echoes of victory had even faded,

Jude’s honor was dragged through the mud by a scandal; accusations that he had seduced a battlefield doctor.

"You know this, Your Grace. This marriage is a rather effective way to restore your reputation."

"So what? Are you really going through with this? You and I, getting married?"

"Yes. It’s an incredible opportunity for me, too. After all, I’d be the Grand Duchess."

Asili was willing to do anything for him.

"Fine. Let’s do it. Since you want this so badly, we’ll get married."

It didn’t matter if he never understood her reasons.

Not then. Not now.

"But from now on, you will bear everything by my side." <<less

"…Here we go again."... more>>

I found myself reincarnated as William Decker, the third son of a count's family, labeled as a good-for-nothing.

No matter what I do, I meet my death three years later.

And every time, I wake up to the sound of a slap, back to the moment when my engagement is annulled.

All I desire is a complete and final death.

But then, she appeared before me—

Evangeline Meyer, the eldest daughter of the Northern Grand Duke.

"You'll have to get engaged to me."

A marriage proposal from the worst noblewoman in history, who will one day bring the Empire to ruin.

…Well, I suppose I’ll just have to give it my all. <<less

Even back in Korea, I had terrible luck with bosses.... more>>

My incompetent mentor, Assistant Manager Lee.

The idea-stealing Manager Park.

And the ghost of every company dinner, Director Choi.

Every one of them was, without a doubt, the worst kind of superior.

But after being possessed into a novel—

The boss I ended up serving made those guys look downright adorable.

My emperor, that bastard—Friedrich von Reinhardt.

"You think I can’t bring you down just because you’re the emperor?"

If someone like you is destined to be the protagonist of this world, then fine—

I’ll change the protagonist. <<less

Lynn embarks on a fantastical journey to a realm reminiscent of medieval Europe, yet infused with extraordinary magical abilities. Here, the very fabric of reality is governed by the enigmatic theory of magic, which harnesses and manipulates fundamental particles. ... more>>

In this world, wizards, who are essentially scientific spell casters, find themselves locked in a relentless battle against the oppressive Church.

However, when Lynn arrives, a harbinger of an otherworldly Renaissance, the tides of change are set in motion, unveiling a thrilling tale of discovery, intrigue, and the struggle for enlightenment. <<less

My friends in the orphanage are back with a golden return.... more>>

Abandoning the original female lead…

*****

When I came to my senses, I was possessed as kid who lives in the same orphanage with male leads.

After living in a orphanage with male characters for five years, and then disappeared around the time the original story started, telling me to be happy…

“If you hide in a corner like this, you thought I wouldn’t be able to find you?”

Ten years later, the main male protagonist Daniel, a self-made millionaire from southern Maine, came to visit and bought up all my debts,

“Who’s this?”

“Huh?”

“Rose, who made you this way.”

Colin, the sweetest person in the orphanage, asks about my well-being with an eerie atmosphere, and,

“I can’t sleep. But I think I can sleep if Rosie is here.”

The cute youngest brother Lucas whines as if he has separation anxiety.

Why are these guys who are supposed to be obsessed with the original female protagonist doing this to me?! <<less

Elysia von Serenze, the eldest daughter of a wealthy baronet family, lived a carefree life without any worries. She had one secret: she remembered her past life. After living a busy and difficult life and dying in an accident, her dream in this reincarnated life was to live comfortably without any effort, just playing and enjoying life until the end. She had no interest in marriage, especially not in mediocre men.... more>>

At the "Spring Ball," which she attended due to her parents' insistence, she spotted Duke Cassius de Grendel. Watching the Duke stand like a statue, seemingly uninterested in anyone at the ball, Elysia found herself both puzzled and envious of his seemingly undisturbed life.

After attending the ball, Elysia was relieved that no marriage proposals came her way. However, out of the blue, Duke Cassius, with whom she hadn't even exchanged a glance, proposed marriage. Why would he, fourth in line to the throne and the kingdom's top bachelor, be interested in her? If she became the Duchess of Grendel, a position everyone covets, what would happen to her dream of living comfortably? And this man, he's more stoic and stone-like than she imagined!

Elysia, who dreamed of a life free from troublesome matters, just playing and enjoying herself, wonders if she can live the easy life she desires. <<less

Kim Soo Hee, a not so ordinary office lady, died on the way home to her ordinary husband Jin Soo. She was stabbed by her crazy stalker. Before she lost consciousness, all she thought was about how she regretted taking Jin Soo for granted and how she wanted to live more.... more>>

After she woke up, she realized that she was reborn as a baby. She was a king’s daughter, a princess named Kim Sang Hee. But, the first thing she heard was the handsome king telling her mother, “Again, another b*tch?! Know your shame!” She was born in an alternate era where women were considered lower than even tr*sh.

So Kim Sang Hee decided using her previous life’s skill (read: enticing men) to at least keep herself alive in the new world and maybe make the scumbag father and ruffian brothers into her side. <<less

In my previous life, I had a limited time, but I reincarnated as someone with limited time again! Although this time too my life is... more>> limited, I got a life that lasts for 21 years. Even if I feel constrained, even breathing makes me happy! The family love I feel for the first time, and my mother asking me to grow up healthy. This life is a gift to me. <<less

“Someday, I will kill you.”... more>>

“Okay. Do it then.”

A life lived to die by Isaac’s hands.

However, something went wrong.

When faced with death at his hands, time rewinds.

“If it’s useless to kill me…”

Repeated regression.

In this tiresome cycle, Arietta makes a decision.

“It won’t work. I’ll just have to die on my own.”

For the happy future of her beloved Darling! <<less

The Catalon Empire has been suffering for 13 years from an unknown, relentless disaster.... more>>

To calm the restless public, the royal family decides to offer a sacrifice to the ancient lion, said to be the goddess’s representative. Shaen, instead of her illegitimate half-sibling, is pushed to the sacrificial altar by her father.

But I can’t die alone.

Shaen, after donating all the family’s wealth, cheerfully heads toward her death.

But then…?

“Why do they keep sending humans in? I don’t eat humans!”

Well, you should’ve told me that earlier.

What am I supposed to do now, after selling off all my possessions?

At least I saved my life, right?

Trying to think positively, I leave the cave, but… what is this?

This lion kept following me, tailing me like a lost puppy.

Not only did I survive, but people start whispering that I must be the saint after seeing me with the goddess’s lion, and before I can correct the misunderstanding, fate starts to play its tricks.

“The hail… has stopped! The disaster is over! It’s the saint’s… the saint’s return!”

“Saint, please save us!”

“Save Catalon!”

“Save us! Save us!”

…What are they saying? I’m not a saint! <<less

“This winter, on the day of the first snow, we’ll hold the engagement ceremony.”... more>>

Karina was informed of her broken engagement by her long-time unrequited love and fiancé.

In despair, a man appears before her.

“The moon is so bright tonight. It makes you not want to go back inside.”

Noah Velcarid, a man renowned as an eccentric despite his elegant appearance.

Kind, yet ruthless and cruel to his enemies, he says:

“I find even your pinky finger to be lovable.”

He turns Karina’s world completely upside down.

Meanwhile, her former fiancé Phyllis, who had left her, comes back to find her again.

As she looks into his pleading eyes, Karina thinks:

The moment to put an end to this tiresome unrequited love,

Might have quietly arrived without her even realizing it. <<less

[WARNING! This situation is currently being broadcast LIVE on the Higher-Dimensional MyTube LIVE channel!] ... more>>

“Guys, I’ve been transmigrated! For real! Help me!”

I somehow ended up inside a romance fantasy dating sim.

And, of all people, I got stuck in the body of the troublesome villainess!

To survive in this ruthless world, I need to raise my likability and clear quests.

The problem? As a proper villainess, no one in this world likes me.

I was once the #1 global ranking RPG player, but I know nothing about dating sim strategies…!

— This person must be a game dev, lol.

— So committed to the bit, haha.

— Wait… what if they actually transmigrated?

— Nah, this is just a marketing stunt. Can’t believe some newbie actually fell for it.

Even the live stream viewers think it’s just an in-game event.

[Raise the male leads’ interest level to 50% within 7 days!]

And if I fail? They’ll eliminate me.

Well, I’m not about to sit around in my room waiting to die—first things first, I need to escape this mansion!

But… why are there monsters in such a fancy place?

“Two in front, one behind. I’ll take them out in one go.”

A few monsters lurking behind the house? A simple stone throw should do the trick.

With my RPG-honed reflexes, this should be easy—

— Wait, what did I just watch…?

— I thought I clicked on the wrong channel for a second.

Now that I think about it, something feels off.

Wasn’t this supposed to be a dating sim?

…Am I even playing this game the right way? <<less

The Emperor of the Arhen Empire, Marsilia. ... more>>

He was a flawless and ideal ruler—except for one thing.

For ten years, he had been unable to find his fated bond, the one destined to share his soul.

Then, a shocking report arrived from Aricto Prison, a facility that held the empire’s most dangerous criminals. Among them, a brutal mu*derer who had mercilessly slaughtered an entire noble family… was discovered to be the Emperor’s soulmate.

Marsilia abandoned all other affairs and rushed to see this person.

But the one he had finally found seemed utterly broken—his mind fractured beyond repair.

Worse yet, he rejected their bond and wished only for death.

Why does this fated connection, a blessing to others, feel like a curse to me alone?

Meanwhile, Yu Jaha, the Emperor’s newfound partner, wants nothing more than to die.

For reasons unknown, he had committed mu*der, and with no will left to live, he had resigned himself to death.

But because the Emperor’s soul mark was found within him was, he was forcibly kept alive—something he resented with every breath.

Yet, somewhere along the way, he realized something.

He could no longer tell if he wanted to live or die.

And the person clouding that decision the most… was none other than Marsilia.

—

“Are you crying?”

His large, warm hand cupped Jaha’s cheek. Instinctively, Jaha leaned into that comforting heat.

Strangely, he didn’t hate it. In fact, it almost felt like… solace.

The man, who likely understood nothing, slowly stroked his cheek.

His long, calloused thumb moved gently, tracing soft circles against Jaha’s skin.

A quiet laugh escaped Jaha’s lips. He frowned, yet he smiled.

It felt ridiculous—how familiar this man’s touch seemed, how oddly funny it was to see him hesitantly examine his face, as if puzzled by Jaha’s reaction.

Jaha admitted it then.

This man, for all his dignity, was kind in his own way.

Maybe it was only because they were bound by fate.

Maybe this warmth was nothing more than obligation.

But right now, to Jaha, it felt like a comfort he desperately needed.

“I want to die.”

Jaha lowered his head and mouthed the words, knowing they would never reach the other man.

Then, he slowly lifted his gaze and stared at him.

Even if he found a moment of solace, the emptiness inside him was still too vast.

The wounds festering in his heart had not healed—they only continued to rot, slowly consuming him.

“But for just a fleeting moment… I think I might want to live.”

Jaha couldn’t understand himself.

One moment, he was drowning in despair, desperate to end it all.

Yet, in rare instances, when something—someone—eased that ache, he hesitated.

He kept that turmoil locked deep inside him, suffocating under the weight of uncertainty.

“What should I do?” <<less

"I saw your fiancé courting a widow."... more>>

One day, Kisa heard shocking words from a stranger. Pale with shock, she went to confront him and asked,

"The difference in gender between her and me is merely a secondary factor. Am I, in blunt terms, having an affair?"

Kisa could no longer endure this deception.

**

Before her, who was struggling with an oppressive father over the broken engagement, a man appeared like a savior—Seyard, who suddenly became a duke in place of his deceased brother.

"Kisa, will you marry me? To solve each other's problems."

A suspicious man with nothing known about him. However, he was kind, and unlike her father, he supported her.

Sometimes, an inexplicable chill overcame her, but everything went smoothly. Until a letter arrived from her former fiancé.

[I have something urgent to tell you. It’s a very serious and dangerous issue regarding the man who may become your husband.]

Kisa's heart raced. What is this man hiding from me? <<less