Fighting against their families, society, and rulers. Uncovering massive conspiracies and decades old schemes. Changing the fates of dynasties, countries, and worlds. 

These protagonists, whether of their own volition or through the will of others, are caught up in plots both petty and paramount, and use their wits to turn tables, take revenge, and survive. 

Any kind of world, and any gender and sexuality, as long as it involves scheming. Updated as I read, and please feel free to recommend additions in the comments.