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A prince falls for a beautiful lie. Sangyul's been living a lie since birth. Everyone thinks he's the feeble, omega son of Jodong Pharma's President Han, but in reality, he's as normal as can be. So what's he to do when Korea's sole alpha, Prince Reok, proposes an interesting deal? Will he finally get the ordinary life he so desires?

Orphaned at the age of seven, I was naïve to think my uncle took me in out of love. He promised to return the House of Edenbarre to me once I was of age, but he kept my father’s title and wealth. Not to mention my sweet cousin poisoned me after I learned of my uncle’s plans against the emperor. But with a second chance at life, I vow to take it all from them, as they did to me! Some may call me a villainess, but I’ll gladly use the tyrant emperor for my selfish interests. I’ll have my vengeance... as long as these suitors don’t get in my way!

Chang-gyeon, the bastard third son, clawed his way to the throne in a whirlwind of chaos and blood. Now, with his reign spiraling out of control and the kingdom teetering on the edge, his only comfort lies in one person—his childhood friend, Sam-myeong. But what started as fondness has twisted into something darker. Chang-gyeon’s obsession knows no bounds, and he’s willing to do anything—schemes, manipulation, even breaking Sam-myeong’s will—to keep him close.

When her mom goes missing, three-year-old Lotilucia stumbles on a magic crest that transports her to the estate of House Frodium, one of the empire’s most powerful noble families. Little Lottie immediately recognizes Duke Damian Frodium as her dad; he is the so-called “Monster Duke” of demon descent. Once taken into the house, Lottie does her best to stay out of his way. But then she stumbles on a magic book that shows her a story about Duke Frodium’s adopted daughter replacing his dead daughter named Lotilucia! Lottie is shocked but also emboldened by the prophetic tale. If she is meant to die anyway, she might as well be her cheeky self and do as she pleases! This new Lottie wins over her demon dad along with his staff, but will she manage to stay alive and thrive as the Monster Duke’s daughter?

Legend has it that a man with black hair and red eyes will bring ruin to Den Helder's royal family. Because he was born with these features, Rayton is shunned by the palace as "the cursed one." When the vengeful prince stages a bloody coup detat years later, the powerless youngest princess, Setz, also dies by his sword. Little does Setz know that she's about to wake up in her body five years in the past-- but now that she has, it's her chance to get on Rayton's good side and turn her fate around. Cracking the prince's cold exterior is a challenge, but once she does, there seems to be no going back! As Rayton grows more and more attached to her, Setz is pulled deeper into the midst of the dark conspiracies brewing around the palace. Has the princess truly escaped death, or is she in more danger than ever before?

Shiwoo Jeong is trying to catch his big break when everything falls apart. He gets accused of stalking a star actor and is blacklisted by his high school crush, Taerim Han, who now runs a successful acting agency. Taerim decides to follow up on the disgraced actor only to realize Shiwoo’s life is in shambles. He takes Shiwoo in to set him straight, but discovers that there may be more to this talentless hack. Can Taerim add such a risk to his agency’s roster and make something of Shiwoo while his romantic feelings resurface?

The world experienced a cataclysm and monsters are now roaming the Earth. Born out of a necessity to subjugate these monsters, this new era saw the rise of a new profession. Monster Trainers – individuals who conquer, cultivate, and train these monsters. Thus begins the story of Gao Peng. An ambitious young man with dreams of his own, who gets launched right into the golden age of monster cultivation. Gao Peng: “Even if it’s a loach, I’ll be able to evolve it into a dragon that can soar to the heavens!”

To save my family from certain doom, I offered to become the Emperor’s secretary in place of my clumsy brother. I excelled at work in my previous life… to the point of overworking myself, but that’s beside the point! I know I got this. I served the tyrant emperor perfectly, down to a T, so now I can quit working and the plot can continue on. But when I asked to resign, he retorted, “Do you want to die?” Your Majesty, you’ve always been disinterested in people, why are you holding me back? Please let me live the rest of my life peacefully!

Novel: https://www.novelupdates.com/series/im-really-not-the-demon-gods-lackey/ Lin Jie, a transmigrator, is the owner of a bookstore in another world. He’s kind and warm-hearted, often recommending healing books to customers who are going through a tough time. From time to time, he secretly promotes his own work too. Over time, these customers begin to respect him greatly, some even frequently bringing local specialties to repay his favor. They often seek his professional opinion when it comes to selecting books, and share their experiences with this ordinary bookstore owner to people around them. They respectfully and intimately refer to him using names such as the “Demon God’s Lackey”, “Propagator of the Flesh and Blood Gospel”, “ ‘Corpse Devouring Sect’s Rites and Customs’ Author” and “Shepherd of the Stars”.

Former playboy Lee Nan is proud to have given up his lascivious ways in favor of building a good career and a stable livelihood. Still, that doesn’t make him blind, and he can’t help but be attracted to his devilishly handsome boss, Jeong Yiyeon. Of course, he knows that a simple workplace crush is all it will ever be, and so he contents himself with simple flings. Until, that is, a chance meeting in a gay bar awakens a deep attraction that neither of them can deny… From lust to maybe even love, just what will come of this devil’s bargain?

Jaegal Minhwan is only a child when he’s ordered by his father to enter the Midnight Forest - a mysterious and equally terrifying place said to house a great master of the martial arts. Minhwan eventually meets the rumored master, who introduces himself as Beom Dan-ryeong. However, he finds that the mysterious man is nothing as Minhwan imagined. Dan-ryeong is a strong, benevolent, and kind teacher, providing Min-hwan with the warmth he had always longed for. Throughout their years together as master and disciple, Minhwan is certain that nothing will shake their bond. Until one fateful night on the full moon, when it is revealed that Dan-ryeong has an unsatiable appetite for nothing other than… his disciple’s blood. Under the moonlight, the cloying scent of blood intertwines with unknown desires… and the line between master and disciple begins to blur.

Given a name from the days of the week. As a slave she was called Wednesday. When she was on the verge of death because of a small revolt, "—finally found you." Just overnight, I was told I have three older brothers. Apparently, I am the key to undo the curse on the Askanier Imperial Family. “You need to be healthy enough for your clothes to feel tight, to the point where you can no longer wear them. That is your first task.” "Don't worry, little kid. All the bad guys will be punished by your brother." "You look like a chick. Small and weak. I'll protect you." But why are the brothers that are called tyrants being so sweet to me?

Overflowing wealth, exceptional looks. Illya Blodin's life was perfect. Until she witnessed her fiancé's affair, that is. "I changed everything, my taste, my hobbies, I accommodated his every wish... But I won't live like a pushover any longer. I'll get a perfect break up!" For the perfect break up, she finds a new fiancé, Karhan Evantheon. She tried to shield herself with Karhan's fearsome reputation, but... "I found this flower on the battlefield, and I really wanted Illya to see it." Turns out, he was a cute puppy?! Will this engagement be okay?

Is my cursed husband's fate up to me? Madelyn's husband Ian was left broken after the war, and in turn, made her life a living hell. Fleeing her doomed marriage, she meets a tragic end. But when she opens her eyes, she finds herself at 17 again. The war has yet to start, and Madelyn can still change her fate. But what about Ian?

The grandson of an antique dealer and the beggar princess got married. Lasting for two years, they were to engage in a contract marriage to fulfill their respective interests. An aspiring naval officer and wealthy man, a grandchild of an antique dealer who is despised solely due to his humble bloodline despite his golden success. Bastian Clauvitz needed a stepping stone for success and revenge. A fallen aristocrat who can only relive the glory of the past, a princess who makes a living through manual labors even though she has the blood of the imperial family flowing within her. Odette von Dysen needed money to start a new life. Both thought it was a beneficial deal, until something unexpected happened. "You ruined the most precious thing to me, so it's only fair if you lose something equally precious, too. Am I wrong?" Bastian decided to hold her responsible for the damage that occurred. Hate, resentment, regret, even the name of this damn woman. For the sake of a complete end where everything was burned white and faded.

Reborn as a fake daughter of a wealthy family, Ye Zhuo has become the daughter of an illegitimate child that everyone is shouting at. What's wrong with being fool? Let's see me play it like a king! Ye Zhuo quickly gave up her position as a real daughter, and brought her mother and uncle to become rich overnight, with a hundred billion yuan, be the Master of technology, and be a talented woman, she went straight to the peak of her life! She met a wealthy handsome man and has been spoiled with love evers since!

Eun Lee has had an eventful day. First, she won the lottery. Then, she was summoned to a mystical realm by the Demon King, Kaon Mahana Lord Moon Blood Rain, and was newly named Rue, princess of the demon realm. Eun demands to be returned to her original world so she can collect her winnings, but Kaon wonders if she has something to do with his late lover’s will. Eun surprises herself by adjusting to her new and unfamiliar life, but will she ever truly let go of her past and find happiness here?

In a world where dungeons have opened and some people awaken as hunters, South Korea offers an unusual deal—become a hunter and serve for ten years, and your siblings will be exempt from military service. This leads to a strange trend of wealthy families adopting children to shield their own. Yeon-woo was adopted under such circumstances, becoming a hunter to protect his younger brother, Jeong-woo. Now, five years into his service, when an unknown dungeon opens near Jeong-woo's university, Yeon-woo volunteers for a dangerous mission, ready to risk everything to protect his brother—even his life.

How could Terryl’s boyfriend leave her simply because of her low status? After her humiliating breakup, a mysterious man tells Terryl the shocking truth about her identity—she’s the daughter of a powerful duke! With her advanced standing in society and newfound powers, Terryl plans revenge against her pitiful ex-boyfriend and contemplates marrying his brother, Cesio. This way, he’ll never get the title of marquis! But what will Terryl do when she discovers Cesio’s dark secret? Will she get her happily ever after, or is that just a fairytale?

The flawless Prince Nazaire changes schools in hopes of wooing a bride… only to encounter the tyrant Cassius Li! At first, the two cannot stand one another, as they constantly infuriate each other. Yet between ball dances, rescues, and secret rendezvous, Nazaire and Cassius begin seeing each other for who they truly are. But love between a prince and a commoner could never happen, and if Nazaire hopes to ascend the throne, he will have to give up Cassius. Torn between love and duty, can the prince and tyrant reach their happily ever after?

Murdered in cold blood, Emperor Levenoad of Strahss is reincarnated as a slave named Ray in the enemy empire of El Fascher! To make matters worse, he's caught the eye of the emperor, Jiskar, and gets dragged off to the palace as his concubine. In order to escape, Ray must spread his legs for Jiskar in order to win his favor, all while carefully avoiding the jealous, power-hungry empress and crown prince who will do anything to tear him down. More importantly, he must figure out who killed him in his past life... and why. Unfortunately, none of this will prove to be easy with guards at his side 24/7 and his feet in shackles. Will Ray be able to find freedom while uncovering the truth about his past? Or is he doomed to be forever chained in the palace of the enemy empire?

In the the era of beasts, the strength of beasts decides everything! The pet masters are all working hard and slowly improving the strength of their pets. Until a mysterious pet store came out of nowhere! In just a few days of cultivation, can a low-level skeleton be able to kill a golden dragon with one strike? ! The guard dog actually possesses the top ten pet beast secret skills? ! The shop worker girl even calls herself a god... As for the boss Su Ping: Is it not a routine operation to cultivate cute cute pets into prehistoric king beasts?

When the emperor declared that his children must battle to become the last remaining heir, the only way Princess Lisbelle could survive was by becoming a mad woman. Feigning insanity kept her out of danger for years, but with only three children remaining, Lisbelle now finds herself a target. In a moment of danger, she discovers powers gifted to her by the goddess Hellare and suddenly finds herself in the company of a charming magician. But whether he’s friend or foe has yet to be determined…

Seo Jeong-in, the second son of a wealthy judge's family, fails to get into the university his father wants, unlike his older brother. Consequently, he ends up in a dormitory at a rural cram school catering to upper-class students. Having been aware of his sexual identity from an early age, Jeong-in has been enjoying a free-spirited and indulgent gay lifestyle. However, things turn for the worse when his dorm roommate, Seunghyun, captures footage of Jeong-in in a sticky situation with his friend Han Minwoo using a hidden camera installed in their room...

Lillian didn't marry Arthur for love, but loveless unions are ubiquitous in high society. However, when Lillian is confronted with incriminating evidence that reveals her husband's twisted desires, she's forced to decide whether she really wants to leave. Little does Arthur know that his wife is more than willing to indulge his sick fantasies. And now, he's ready to make Lillian his, as long as she's prepared to submit. As the pair becomes entangled in a dangerous love affair that blurs the lines between passion and obsession, they must fend off intrusive reporters, feisty former flames, and incredibly nosy neighbors all determined to tear them apart. Just how far is Lillian willing to go to satisfy Arthur's depravity? Does she have what it takes to be the wife of the esteemed Duke Arthur Astrid?

In her past life, Duke Casis Esteban swept Sally off her feet and took her in as his mistress. However, she was living in a nightmare when Duchess Elysee Esteban plotted to ruin her life and turn all the nobles against her. Now, Sally has a second chance to turn the tables on the cold duke who used her to end his unhappy marriage. She agrees to be the duke’s mistress only in appearance. Meanwhile, Duke Esteban finds Sally’s intelligence impressive, and his alluring dreams of her have him wanting to drop the fictional part of their arrangement.

Clarence left home a peasant and returned a war hero, but she could do without the burden of all that glory. Tormented by the bitter memories of her time on the battlefield, she abandons her knighthood and sets off from the city. But despite her hopes for a quiet return home, Clarences disappearance causes quite a stir in the capital. Now she has the likes of an imperial prince, a snarky magician, a wise priest, and a loyal knight all hot on her trail. It turns out that her comrades in war possessed much fonder memories of her than she had ever imagined. As the search goes on and Clarence struggles to put the past behind her, this dame may just come to find that some memories weren meant to be forgotten.

Park Seojin is the very picture of a ladylike woman. She’s elegant, modest, and works harder than anyone at her successful job at a large corporation. Or, at least that’s the image of herself that Seojin has carefully crafted in order to indulge in her actual hobbies: reading hardcore smut! In reality, Seojin is just your average 'otaku,' fangirling and obsessing over steamy romance novels every night. Lately, her new obsession has been the one man in her life who remotely resembles a male lead in her romance novels - her boss, Yoon Taehyun! However, Seojin knows that her fantasies are destined to stay just that - fantasies. They're employee and boss, and nothing could change that. But when Yoon Taehyun discovers a crack in her perfectly curated persona, could their relationship potentially change into something else?

"Will you marry me?" A 2 billion won proposal to a mercenary from a private military company. The condition: a marriage lasting one year. "Are you crazy, ma'am?" "I need a crazy person who wouldn't mind having a divorce on their record, and you're the only one." Lee Rae-hwa, the only daughter of Daesan E&C. To escape her stepfather's control and complete her paintings, Rae-hwa hires a legal guardian for one year to protect her. However, Gwon I-tae, the only hope she employed, turns out to be a wildly unpredictable and crazy person. What started as a contractual marriage and cohabitation begins to drift in an increasingly unusual direction...

Harley thought that marriage would be her ticket out of the Ernst household and away from the family’s three sons, aka her perpetual tormenters. But on the eve of her wedding, she’s transported back in time 20 years to a youth she’d hoped to forget. As long as she’s getting a second chance at childhood, Harley’s determined to stand up to her bullies. But what began as retaliation quickly turns into reconciliation as both Harley and the Ernst brothers come to understand each other’s pain.

Yoon Haneul has always been a pushover, someone who would never say no. Then one day, she opens her eyes and realizes that she has become Aila Mertensia, the antagonist of a novel she had written ten years ago. Haneul is content to live the life of a rich couch potato and binge-read novels. But to her dismay, she soon finds herself stuck in a time loop where her day repeats endlessly, and the only way to escape the loop is to act like Aila Mertensia! Haneul doesn’t know the first thing about acting like a villainess. Luckily for her, a mysterious warlock by the name of Killian offers to help her become a true villainess. Her only option is to make a deal with him, but can Haneul really trust this devilishly handsome man?

“Mr. Jung, shall I tell you a story? Something like a fairy tale. A long time ago, there lived a servant named Geolson and a nobleman named Jo Moonyoung. The two of them fell in love at first sight…but their story ends in tragedy.” Two lovers, reborn in the modern age, are once again separated by fate; Jo Moonyoung, now Lee Hanyoung, is the cold and calculating CEO of SB Construction - the same company that is trying to destroy Jung Seokhyun’s neighborhood. But when the two come face to face, Hanyoung realizes that Seokhyun is the very man who haunts his dreams: the reincarnation of Geolson. Convinced that this is his chance to correct the mistakes of his past and hold his forbidden lover in his arms one more, Moonyoung will do whatever it takes to rewrite their fated destiny in pursuit of a brighter future together.

Ra Hyeon just got the exciting news that she’s passed the Bar Exam and is headed to law school. But what should’ve been one of the best days of her life turns out to be the worst as the shock causes her to have a heart attack and die. As she pleads for her life in her final moments, she is given one last chance to evade death. All she has to do is live as Daphne Kerrece, the daughter of a noble household, and win the heart of her new husband, the emperor. But with a looming deadline, a husband who’s already cast away four brides before her, and many hoping to see her fail, this won’t be as easy as it sounds. And, when all is said and done, is it even what Ra Hyeon really wants?

Generation after generation, the Seo clan has always been destined to live a short life. The only one to escape this destiny is Seungju, the only member of the clan who cannot see ghosts. That was until he wakes up in Kim Muheon's bed, the son of a prominent exorcist family, and gains the ability to see ghosts.

I've been reincarnated as Athanasia, the princess with jewel eyes from the novel “Lovely Princess.” But I’m not the main character—the beautiful and kind Jennette is. My father, the bloodthirsty Emperor Claude de Alger Obelia, loves her more than me…and might kill me just as he killed his older brother to take the throne. I may be destined to meet my demise at his hands, but no way am I about to give up. I’ll win his affections little by little with my adorable charms and make sure to change my fate!

"Hold me. Please hold me..." Can Erzan, who doesn't know what sexual desire even is, realise the truth behind the strange feeling he's been having for his master...?!

The original Erica was written as the pitiful ex of the novel’s male lead, Reo. Now that I’m her, I refuse that pathetic side role, and I’ll cast him aside first! But then again… the way he looks at me, with those gentle eyes… No! I must stay strong. All the male leads fall for Juliana anyway. I can’t compete with her (she’s the protagonist!), but it feels like these men are throwing me into the ring! Should I let the plot run its course or save a few broken hearts and give my destiny a rewrite?

When a young Reya Tang thwarted a kidnapping attempt on her friend, it left her blind and shunned by her family. A chance encounter brings Zayn Luo into her life and their surprising connections (including being engaged to her horrible sister!) keep pulling them back together. She wants nothing to do with this bad boy and yet the usually cold and standoffish Zayn can’t help but be drawn to her. He’ll basically do anything, yes, ANYTHING, to stay in her life! But how can he get closer to her if he constantly keeps her in the dark?

악녀 시어머니를 그만뒀더니, 다들 내게 집착한다 / When I Quit Being A Wicked Mother-in-law, Everyone Became Obsessed With Me A wicked woman who is feared by her husband and her son. A mother-in-law who is abandoned by her family after tormenting the female lead. That was me. So I brought my young daughter-in-law who was abused and raised her. The only goal is to make the female lead take my side! If I succeed, can I avoid the cruel ending of the novel? … That’s what I thought. “Mother, the weather is good. Could you please take a walk with me?” “Mother, I baked cookies myself. Try a bite.” “Mother, mother….” My young daughter-in-law always follows me around, leaving behind the boy who will become her future husband? “Mom, I like Lily, but I like you better.” My son, who was scared of me, whispered with a shy face. “Madam, how long are we going to use separate rooms?” My husband, who was always cold, looked at me with honey dripping eyes. ……Why is everyone acting towards me in such a way all of a sudden?

I’ve become a part of this Wuxia novel as Lihwa, the thoughtful and gentle daughter of Cheon Ma… who’s also the ultimate villain! Known as the Demon King and ruthless leader of the Demonic Sect, he resorts to kidnapping and other nefarious deeds to make sure a boy named Ak Wuryeon never reaches his full potential. Wuryeon doesn’t seem THAT bad, but I know he’ll one day exact his revenge on my father and that includes me! Can I escape the clutches of my father’s enemies and my doomed destiny before it’s too late?

After years of torture at the hands of her own father, young elementalist Ariadne Eldier sees her chance to escape when her mother’s untimely death prompts a visit from her grandfather, a powerful archmage. Once whisked away to safety, Aria begins her plans to not only distribute an elixir for the contamination plaguing the land, but also save the protagonist and prevent this novel’s tragic ending. But with her own fated death looming, will Aria be able to become the hero this tale needs?

Lucia is an ordinary girl...except for the fact that she is actually Princess Vivian Hesse, who can predict her future through her dreams. Those dreams tell her that what inevitably waits her is a nightmarish marriage with a horrible man. Lucia’s only hope at changing this future is Hugo Taran, the nation’s dreaded “Black Lion of the Battlefield.” Desperate to escape the fate that awaits her, Lucia decides to strike an unconventional deal with Hugo. Little does she know that this deal could bring her and Hugo together in more ways than one…

Dohee lived as a pushover, died miserably, and was reborn in a novel as a notorious villainess. But it turns out that her new life is not without its perks, as Deborah Seymour is also the richest villain alive. Now, all that's left for her to do is lay low and enjoy her carefree lifestyle... if not for the fact that Deborah is fated to be sent to a monastery! Will this ex-doormat find a way to avoid yet another tragic ending, or will the challenges of being a villainess be too much for her?

“I was reborn…and I want to die again.” Despite choosing to die in her previous life, our protagonist is reborn as Selena, the short-lived villainess from a novel. The character Selena was written to be so villainous she spends her final moments isolated in a dungeon. But our reincarnated protagonist has no will to live anyway, so she might as well jump (again) and save Selena from her predetermined miserable fate. But when Selena’s family and a knight prevent her from dying, what can she do…?

“I’ve clearly told you—I’m just an ordinary B0-class guide.” With a top-tier dual bloodline ability, Lee Yeoni lives and works in the countryside, keeping his looks and skills a secret. However, due to certain circumstances, he’s reassigned to the capital and becomes entangled with Tae Hajin, an S+ level esper. This sets off an unspoken power struggle between them. Tae Hajin, who is suspicious of Lee Yeoni, senses he’s concealing something and is intent on uncovering the truth. Lee Yeoni tries to thwart Tae Hajin’s efforts to expose him, but it proves challenging. To protect himself, he decides to use Tae Hajin as a shield and takes on the role of his personal guide.

After being reborn as Ariel Ellifritiz, a side character destined to become Crown Prince Eisa’s fiancée, I was determined to enjoy my new life as a rich, pretty, and strong noblewoman. But as fate would have it, I somehow end up saving the young Prince Siegfried, the male lead and the crown prince’s rival, as he’s fleeing from Eisa’s men. Getting involved with Siegfried or his battle for the throne is the last thing I want, but what’s a girl to do when the male lead won’t let her be?

Serving a young master can be demanding in several ways, as poor Jayed learns while working as Seo Onka's bodyguard. Not only does he have to accompany Seo on all his nights of debauchery, but he's also constantly tempted by his sultry looks and body. Still, Jayed feels conflicted escorting Seo on his trip to meet his prospective fiancee in the desert. He knows this might be his last time seeing Seo alive, and not because the desert's crawling with dangerous criminals. But what he doesn't know is that things are about to heat up in a completely unexpected way...

"Use that tongue for me." Food columnist Kim Jiho was asked for a favor by the popular novelist Lee Inwoo. Although he refused Lee Inwoo's harsh attitude, he continued to be bothered by the pain he felt upon hearing the other's words that he is unable to taste anything... Is it because he can't reveal his secret of being gay to his own conservative father? Or is it because he can't help but be drawn to Inwoo...?