“I already have a child with another man.”... more>>

It was a lie made in order to refuse the proposal of the leader of the most feared mercenary company in the entire country. But his response was unexpected.

“It doesn’t matter who the child is. You can just give birth. In exchange, I’ll take you, Princess.”

She couldn’t understand.

What could this man possibly want with the princess of a failing nation? <<less

The person who was locked away inside the thorn-covered tower was not a princess, but a witch who employed the powers of darkness.... more>>

A brave young hero came searching for the tower in order to kill the witch.

– Light would force the darkness to recede, and grant it eternal rest

The witch wished.

That things would end with, ‘and the hero lived happily ever after killing the witch,’ like in the fairy tales.

And so, she had devised everything to happen in accordance to her wishes.

But the boy, who had grown up in but no time at all, would make the unfamiliar face of man’s from time to time.

“You want me to kill you? ……Do you really think I’ll let you go?”

Reality was very different from the fairy tales.

“The people don’t know of the precious treasure locked away in the tower.

I won’t let anyone else have this god given treasure, this crown of god surrounded by thorns that no one else could recognize.”

The hero gave the witch a slow and deep kiss.

“I am the true victor, and no one else.” <<less

One day, her father gave her a sl*ve boy. He said he saved him from the battlefield because of his good looks.... more>>

“He has a seal engraved on his heart. As long as you have this bead, he won’t be able to disobey you. So you can order him to do anything.”

“Sit down.”

The boy looked rather grim after hearing what she ordered.

“Ah, was I treating him too much like a dog?” As her father squeezed the bead, the boy then knelt at her feet.

“Master”

His red eyes flashed, illuminating his eerie gaze while smiling madly.

He was the darkest of the darkest one. The future grand wizard and final boss of this world.

“Well, you’re all that’s left now, Master.”

And then, at the age of 22, he awoke as the Master of the Magic Tower and took revenge by killing her entire house.

“Do you want to live? Then sit down, Master.”

The eerie red eyes turned to her.

‘Why is he like this to me?! I tried my best to treat him properly!’ <<less

Only after Chu Yin died did she realize she was the first love (white moonlight) of the male lead in a novel.... more>>

The stubborn male lead fell in love with her at first sight when he was young, then took over the company when he was older.

Chu Yin was tortured by his crazy possessiveness and died a tragic early death.

Opening her eyes again, she returned to the day before she transferred schools and met Lu Zhen.

“Ding~ Bound to the learning system! Host can change the original script of the novel by learning!”

【You can change a word from the original script after completing homework!】

【If you place first in your grade, you can change one sentence in the original script!】

【If you place first in the college entrance examination, you can create your own ending!

Get rich! Be famous! Do whatever you want!】

That night, Chu Yin finished her homework and obtain the reward to change a word in the original script: “On the day of their first encounter, Lu Zhen walked into the school as light rain poured down the sky.”

The next day, Lu Zhen walked into the school, and a knife suddenly fell from the sky.

Young Lu Zhen: ?

Someone wants my life.

***

The whole school knew that the daughter of the Chu family from the countryside swept the entire grade and placed first, and also took the throne of the school’s flower.

But one day, the whole school went crazy, saying that she somehow provoke the big devil Lu Zhen.

…

After doing bad things to the male lead, Chu Yin was cornered, feeling a little guilty.

The young man in front of her was like a trapped beast, his dark eyes that was restrained for two lifetimes, showed madness: “Want my life?”

“——Take it.” <<less

On my third year of being a fangirl to the male protagonist.... more>>

I was caught by the tyrant Duke Hades Louvremont, who was a fool for his son.

"Constantly following me, offering expensive gifts, and even desperate enough to go all the way to the north regardless of the dangers in here..."

"I'm very sorry. I have nothing more to say."

"Alright, I concede. I can't pretend to be oblivious anymore."

"...As expected, I'm your ideal man, aren't I? I don't think I've ever witnessed such devotion."

"Many women have long been pursuing me, but I've never seen anyone as persistent as you. It's rather fascinating. Of course, we can proceed with the marriage as soon as possible."

"Hah...?"

"By all means, I'll do it."

"I-I'm sorry, what?! What did you say?"

...What did he mean by that?

I must've heard that wrong, right?

Yet the duke let out a bloody smile at my blank face and gave me a proper confirmation.

"I said I'll do it. I'll marry you."

Oh my god.

The hero's father is extremely narcissistic! <<less

It is the turn of the century and humanity has ignorantly stepped into the starry space to lay themselves bare under the eyes of gods. The young man Luo Nan bears the sins of his forefathers. He walks out of a laboratory and is seen holding burning notes up high, his feet treading on the bones of gods. A myriad of living beings are formatted in writing. Universes are added and deleted in the star records.... more>>

Know now… All living beings be ready for me. Believe with certainty… For my mind is a universe. <<less

I have experienced all the eight sufferings of this world.... more>>

I do not ask for nirvana, but for you.

Wild and hard-to-tame demon (gong) X Cold, ascetic and childish immortal (shou) <<less

Kim Dokja does not consider himself the protagonist of his own life. Befitting the name his parents gave him, he is a solitary person whose sole hobby is reading web novels. For over a decade, he has lived vicariously through Yu Junghyeok, the main character of the web novel Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse (TWSA). ... more>>

Through Junghyeok, Dokja has experienced secondhand the trials of repeatedly regressing in time, in search of an end to life-threatening “scenarios” that force people to act out narratives for the amus**ent of god-like “Constellations.”

After reading 3,149 chapters—long after all other readers lost interest—Dokja finally resigns himself to the story ending. However, he receives an enigmatic message from the author, stating that the story will soon be monetized, before his surroundings suddenly go dark.

He swiftly realizes that fiction has become reality and he is now living through TWSA. Although he is the singular omniscient reader of the events yet to come, his success in the scenarios is not guaranteed—but perhaps his advantage will empower him to step into the protagonist role that never suited him before. <<less

She reincarnated, she died when she was twenty, the mu*derer pushed her to the road in the glare of public eye. However, within the people —... more>>

Her respectful father said to the mu*derer: Don’t take it to your heart, this is not your fault.

Her kindness-loving mother said to the mu*derer: Don’t worry, I still got you, you’re much better than my real daughter.

Her lovely brother said to the mu*derer: Tsk, this kind of woman should have just die earlier, her existence embarrasses me.

Her beloved man said to the mu*derer: You’re the only one I loved from the start.

The mu*derer was moved to tears, as if she was the only pure white lotus that remains in this world; nobody notices her vicious and scarcely smile.

Hence —

When everything resets, she swears she will take everything back and make her pay twice the price, she desires to become the princess where everyone comforts her for mu*dering a person too. She’ll definitely make that person who stole everything from her to experience the deepest agony in her soul.

//

Before he was in love with her, he calmly said: “I can sense the smell of crime on her.”

After he was in love with her, his face was cold but his heart was warm: “I can sense the smell that turns me into a crime on her.”

She said: “Can I keep your corpse into my collection when you die?”

He said: “Are you going to r*pe me day and night?”

She said: “I just want to make you into a mummy.”

He said: “I didn’t know you were so hardcore, using this kind of method to make me stay by your side forever.” <<less

My death was already unfair but I can't believe I've transmigrated into this disgusting affair-glorifying novel!... more>>

*

Because of her father's affair, she grew up abhorring the idea of it and was disgusted by anyone who committed such 'heinous crimes.'

Her mundane life was laborious but fruitful, however, the novel she chose to read on her break turned out to glorify the affair between the female lead and the male lead.

She was furious at the novel’s ending, so much so that she actually died! Wouldn’t be strange even if she won the Darwin Award…

When she opened her eyes, she was in the novel in question, .

She possessed the body of Lucia. She was now the sister-in-law of the heroine, Rosalyn.

She became the younger sister of Seamus Chase, a man of misfortune who took his own life after struggling to somehow change the mind of his cheating wife.

*

I don't want poor Seamus to have such a miserable ending, or to see myself punished for being a villain.

But most of all, I hate seeing people who have had affairs have a happy ending.

It seems the God of this world has the same idea.

In this world, one could boast about their adultery, as it was a virtuous deed. Those who cursed adulterers were deemed unfashionable and ignorant.

But she has been given an oracle to fix this crazy world.

It was unexpected to become a saint all of a sudden, but to ruin the happiness of the female lead and the male lead, first let's reform this crazy world!

Oh, of course, in secret. <<less

Because of some coincidence, the leader of the imperial bodyguards who was supposed to be executed by “the death of a thousand cuts” —— the Yingnu, Xu Lingyun, became the Son of Heaven, Li Xiao’s storyteller, telling him the narrative inside “The Historical Records of Yu.” Alongside Xu Lingyun’s narratives, Emperor Chengzu, Li Qingcheng’s life story gradually appeared inside Li Xiao’s mind: his misfortune on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival that made him have to leave the capital, the war against Xiongnus outside the Feng Pass, how he conquered the entire Western Plains without costing him a single soldier, the imposing army loyal to the rightful monarch's decisive battle on the capital…... more>>

The written and oral history gradually come to an end, while those secrets buried inside the history reappear one after another. Xu Lingyun’s unexpected real identity, Li Xiao’s confusing experience, Emperor Chengzu’s Yingnu, Zhang Mu and Li Xiao’s hidden connection… everything is quietly unveiled!

————

The history and narrative intertwine. Xu Lingyun and Li Xiao pursue one another, looking for themselves. In the end, during this turbulent era, amidst the golden spears, armored horses, and numerous fire beacons, who can stay loyal to themselves? Who can stay true to the truth? Who will get to obtain the rivers and mountains? And who will get to open up a new era? <<less

“Hunt: ‘I bought you.’... more>>

Ari: ‘I was bought by you.’

This is the land of the 【New Great Nation】 where witches and humans intertwine—.

One day, Hunt Duckarts, a nobleman, buys an unknown girl from the impoverished slum city of 【Stova】, which is the lowest-tier city.

The girl has a peculiar appearance, and a worn opera glove is unnaturally placed on her left hand.

Upon seeing the girl, he becomes certain.

‘Finally, I’ve found it. The key to reaching “that woman.”‘

The girl later comes to know.

His desire is to find the “Witch’s Limbs” and, moreover, to kill the “Witch of the Blue Rose.”

And to achieve that, he intends to use the girl’s power, as a vengeful man.

What exactly is the “Witch’s Limbs” he speaks of?

And why does he vow revenge against the “Witch of the Blue Rose”?

The girl named Ari, given a name by Hunt, was bought only to be exploited by him.

However, gradually, amid the bewilderment and fear she felt towards him, Arii begins to experience emotions she has never felt before…?

This is a story of a young fallen nobleman who lives for revenge and a lonely girl, a journey that will change their destinies—.” <<less

Kyle Tuuri, a man with the unique ability to understand the language of dragons, works for a rural town’s knight order.... more>>

One day, he reunites with his past lover, Alfred.

Kyle has not had a single day where he has forgotten him since their separation three years ago.

However, Alfred, who was once his direct superior, is now a margrave, while he himself is a commoner, a mere knight.

And moreover, Kyle betrayed Alfred.

Believing that he has no right to be by Alfred’s side, Kyle tries to keep his distance.

But Alfred wouldn’t allow that —

“No matter where you are, I’ll come looking for you. I won’t let you escape anymore.” <<less

1. Once transmigrated into the book, Ji Yi became the ugly and greedy female partner, who was ruthlessly killed by the villain.... more>>

In order to save her tragic fate, Ji Yi decided: send food and water every day, and try to prevent the boss from blackening!

People who eat melons:

　　”Ji Yi has no looks and talents. She is a straw bag and has a big temper.”

　　”Xu Yue is gloomy and terrifying, and he is a lunatic. Don’t provoke him!”

Later, the “Ji Yi” became a heavenly beauty. The gentle and beautiful school girl with top-notch grades, and the unblacked boss has become a respected scientist.

The people eating melons slapped their faces: I’m sorry, I was blind before!

2. As everyone knows, Xu Yue is cold and gloomy; he is a genius lunatic, and everyone is afraid of him.

Suddenly one day, the big guy who violated most of the school’s rules, put on his school uniform and became the number one student with Zheng Miaohong.　

Everyone is incredulous.

Only Ji Yi blushed quietly, remembering the day before the villain boss changed from evil and returned to righteousness…

“Xu Yue, you have to study hard every day!”
　　
The cold boy pushed her against the wall and curled his lips, “Okay, I listen to you.”

I was in the abyss of hell until I was 17 years old, and I met the only light in the world ——Xu Yue <<less

Despicable, insane gong x paternal and indifferent, divorced shou. The story between a youth with a unique psychological disorder and an apathetic doctor.... more>>

He Yu returns to China to confess his feelings to his childhood friend, Xie Xie. But the brother of his childhood friend, Xie Qingcheng, who was his personal doctor during childhood, constantly stands in his way.

The passage of time seems to remind him why he hated him so much since he was a child, but... maybe he doesn't hate him as much as he thinks. <<less

Reina was born from a high noble lineage and became the wife of Duke Heathville. ... more>>

However, she faces a miserable death in which she is despised by her loved one, and even her child is taken away from her.

But when Reina finally gave up on everything…she was given a second chance.

«This time, I won't turn a blind eye to whatever I see!»

Reina summoned her courage and began to live her second life.

« Edhart. I know everything now, and I hate you.»

Reina realizes now how ignorant she was in the past.

"I'm going to divorce you."

Even the husband that she once loved.

"Alright."

Her husband, who she thought had despised her, was crying. <<less

In my seventeenth summer, three months before I went into isolation, the first daughter of Marquis Leonard, my “sister” returned, having disappeared shortly after birth.... more>>

Everyone in the mansion loved her, and only her.

It didn’t matter.

Because from the very beginning, I’d known that my parents were utter tr*sh.

I would’ve helped and organized all the documents for land management, but I saw no point in bothering the family that would soon fall.

A family that would fall, should I, the one who actually did all the work instead of the Marquis, disappear.

So, all I need to do is to isolate myself and get away from this place…

--It was extremely cold! It must've been a long time ago.
A self-proclaimed junior spirit I encounter ever so often, tells surprising stories.

“Then who will protect you?”
My 'sister', no, that woman, tried to 'protect me' under the guise of being a real sister.

“What do you think, young Lady? If it's this much of a loan, wouldn't it be useful? Go ahead and run before someone snatches it away.”
The wily duke, who'd signed a mutual deal with me, would be entitled to a loss.

And…

“I’ve prayed to God, whom I’ve never prayed to before.”
When I saw my sweet childhood friend, who said just that, it seemed that in the end, we would no longer be just friends. <<less

If there is no “Beauty” in “The Beauty and the Beast”, then who shall lift the Beast’s curse?... more>>

“One day, someone trapped in a world of black and white will appear, and stain your world with blood.”

Thanks to this prophecy, the “Beast”, Prince Reynsis, was abandoned and left to fend for himself. To undo the curse, he needs the “Beauty”, but the only problem is–
“Who the hell is this beauty supposed to be?!”

I reincarnated into my own, incomplete novel before I wrote about the beauty’s appearance! All I know about the “Beauty” is that she has black hair and crimson eyes…but after witnessing Prince Reynsis’ unfortunate childhood firsthand, I resolved to go and find the Beast’s beauty myself! <<less

In the tranquil village of Qingling, Li Wei, a humble herbalist's son, discovers an ancient scroll that unveils the secrets of cultivating one's inner energy, or "qi." With a heart aflame with determination, Li Wei embarks on a journey that will lead him from the picturesque landscapes of his homeland to the heart of the mystical mountains.... more>>

Guided by the teachings of the scroll and fueled by his unyielding spirit, Li Wei begins to harness his qi, channeling it into his very being. His journey is one of arduous trials and fortuitous encounters, as he navigates the treacherous world of martial arts clans, formidable beasts, and ethereal realms.

As his power grows, so too does his understanding of the delicate balance between creation and chaos, Yin and Yang. Amidst battles that shake the heavens and bonds that transcend lifetimes, Li Wei grapples with his destiny: to restore harmony to a world on the brink of upheaval, and to ascend the celestial path as a true cultivator.

"Jade Chronicles: Ascension of the Celestial Path" follows Li Wei's evolution from a village boy to a martial legend, as he learns that true strength is born not just from the might of one's fists, but from the wisdom of the heart and the unity of the universe. <<less

Six extremely powerful 'last bosses' (a rogue AI, a mad scientist, a fallen angel, a battle junkie hero, an alien queen and a mutant/abnormal )... more>> who had caused large amounts of destruction in their worlds due to various circumstances before being defeated are summoned by a mysterious girl who wants to make them save various worlds. <<less

Cheng Zhi’s turn of rebirth was quite exciting.... more>>

Not only did he descent from a first-class, vigor and young actor, into a nobody small-fry actor,

He even took on a new lease of life as a frail, pretty looking little sissy.

Meeting the director –

Director: Can you take the role as the female lead number four?

Meeting the movie emperor –

Movie Emperor: Can I have your number?

The agent with this hacked artist: Will do, to play a transvestite role is also a way to reach the skies.

Then –

He became a top-notch drag queen. <<less

Pei Wanyue, beautiful and successful Eldest daughter of the Pei family. Was going about her daily life until her friend started acting strange........ more>>

Friend: I won't let you hurt my favorite character!

Pei Wanyue: ?

Friend: You can't have the male lead!

Pei Wanyue: ??

Friend: So what if you're the female lead? I have transmigrated for a reason! I will take your place!

Pei Wanyue, finally fed up: *dials the mental hospital* Hello, there is a schizophrenic patient here-

.....

Male lead: I love you so much that I will **** you and keep you chained in my own little garden

Pei Wanyue: *slowly backs away and pulls out a knife*

......

He had not known her but ink on paper read in the darkest of nights of his own demons.

"the universe knew how much I long for you to actually exist...."

???: "And the universe knew how much I long to indeed exist and be with you" <<less

Abandoning the woman, Gu Yaoniu, herself in front of the couple
She has no business, but she woke up ten years ago.
Relatives are still... more>> there, not yet under the fence
Fate is coming to a turning point
She is born again with fierce hatred
Can you rewrite your destiny? <<less

Can jianghu wanderers ever refrain from messing around?... more>>

The turbulence of the world fostered us, whose existence upon joining jianghu going by as quick as a blink.*

"In this world where war erupts throughout, jianghu is a cycle of vengeance and retribution. You either persist, or you perish."

Many years ago, a young Chu Xiwei who recently joined the sect was chilled to the bone by those words he happened to have heard.

Seeing that his young disciple was scared quite enough, Ye Fusheng leisurely sipped his tea, "What I just said is pure nonsense."

Every young chivalrous individuals joining jianghu would happen upon one martial art scroll or another. Ye Fusheng was so often tricked by this preconception in his younger years that when he got older, he decided to hoard other people's scrolls.

But jianghu didn't work as simply as that.

It was a society of using one's might to carve one's path, of competing for artifacts and debating one's skills.

Legends would never fade with the withering time, just as hatred would not disappear in a peaceful age.

As the golden time passed, all splendor would be reduced to dust. With it, Glimpse of Grace** was sealed away from the world.

Notes:
* From an unnamed poem, by an unknown poet (rumored to be authored by Li Bai).
** The sword name is 惊鸿掠影, which in context of the story can also be separated into its short title: 惊鸿 – Jing Hong, and the name of an organization 掠影 – Lue Ying. <<less

Chasing wife to the crematorium*... more>>

*This refers to a novel or storyline wherein the gong first abuses his wife and then when the wife has completely given up, the gong will then realize what he lost and start chasing his wife frantically, without any regard to dignity, by any means, and begging for forgiveness and love from his former lover (新手上路, 2020). <<less