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What's so great about being the daughter of a duke anyway? As the youngest child of a crazy duke with no empathy for his kids, Elena wants to live quietly and avoid her family’s bullying. But when she ends up being followed by Sirius Hyperion, the illegitimate child of the emperor and the person foretold to bring down her family, Elena decides to sit back and watch their demise. But will sticking with Sirius allow Elena to break free from her family, or will she become one of his many victims?

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Yi-ryeong made a living by deceiving the wealthy all across the country, using her beauty and remarkable acting skills. She had sworn that even if she spent her life swindling others, she would never allow herself to be deceived. But one day, she’s betrayed by the very gang she trusted the most and ends up arrested by the authorities. Before her lie only two fates: the whip or imprisonment. At that moment, a man appears before her—like a ray of light breaking through the darkness. “If I take the lashes in your place… will you become my wife?” Yi-ryeong decides to use that naive man one last time. However… beneath the clumsy, simple-hearted body of that man, something begins to stir within her. Even though her original plan was to take his savings and run away, why do her cheeks flush red, and why do her own hands untie the ribbons of her blouse?

As the third princess of the nation of Ilisha, Alessia is forced into a contract marriage with Eric, a hero from the neighboring country they were at war with, all in the name of peace. Her relationship with Eric, who is always busy with administrative and diplomatic affairs, is cold and distant. Labeled a "spoil of war" from an enemy nation, Alessia is ostracized and isolated by those around her. One day, three years into their marriage, Alessia accidentally inhales an aphrodisiac and is overcome by a burning fever. When Eric appears, she finds herself unable to resist his presence and embraces him, leading to them spending their first night together. As dawn breaks, Alessia tries to convince herself it was a momentary mistake to be forgotten, but afterwards, Eric's attitude undergoes a complete transformation. He begins to treat her with gentle concern, and above all else... he now wants her whenever he has a spare moment! He loves her so much and desires her so intensely that her body can barely keep up...

Jerack, a witch born from a jewel, wants to join the witches’ gathering, but is it because of her flashy attire? The conservative witches won’t accept her. Jerack sets out on a long journey to find a witches’ gathering that will accept her. Then she gets entangled with three men… Will Jerack be able to safely join the witches’ gathering?

The husband she loved, the one and only best friend she trusted. But at the brink of death, Seriniel realized the truth. Everything was a conspiracy woven with lies and betrayal. At that moment, love turned into hatred, and she vowed revenge.At the edge of despair, the one she reached out to was the duke feared as the "Emperor’s Dog," ruthless and merciless, who eliminates anyone standing against imperial authority Lexion Rosenwester. A man colder and more dangerous than anyone else in this world. The conditions he presented to help her were only two: “First is for you to completely throw away that worthless man. And second is...” Thus began the dangerous contract between the two. But she had no doubts. Seriniel’s second life had started solely for revenge.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. “In your next life, I hope you’re born a good person and live in peace.” The three-year mourning period for her husband had come to an end. No one ever imagined that his wife, Baek Riyoungso—pure as a white magnolia— could actually be the one who wielded the knife. Just as she turned away after saying her final goodbye— an unbelievable voice echoed through the air. “Even that simple hemp robe suits you well, my lady.” A man who had claimed her every single night, a ruthless man feared for his cruelty— Her husband, Hwa Banya—thought to be long dead—had returned. “So tell me, my lady… whose funeral did you hold, exactly?” How could someone who died come back to life? …Could he still remember that moment of betrayal before he died? Before she even had time to unravel the mystery, an entirely unexpected mission falls upon the couple’s shoulders. “The only person in this world who believes I can change… is you, my lady.” Hard to believe, but my husband has truly changed. “My lady… Until my dying breath, I intend to make you mine, and mine alone.” …Well, except for one small detail.

Waking up in a novel is bad enough, but being the villainess Daphne Peregrine is even worse! Knowing the doomed character's fate, Daphne starts mending her strained relationship with her family, hoping they'll let her move to a peaceful land. Since she'll need money, Daphne asks the enigmatic Archduke Luciel Gresbel to go into the antidote-making business with her so she can use his noble connections. Will the original Daphne's past misdeeds ruin her plans, or can she dodge her untimely death?

In my 24th year of reincarnation, I was living a peaceful life as an insignificant knight commander barely mentioned in the original story. Content with my uneventful existence, I avoided meddling in the main plot. But during an undercover investigation, I accidentally stumbled upon the villain in the act. "Sir Clara, have you been waiting for this opportunity? Clever, very clever." "No, no! I swear to the gods, I have no intention of exposing your identity!" "Hah, and what reason do I have to trust you?" That’s how the shadowy mastermind decided to keep me under his watchful eye. "Here, take this. I bought it just for you." "Why would I accept this...?" "The flower matches the color of your hair. And now that I see it, it suits you perfectly." Wait... why does everyone think the villain is pursuing me out of affection? This was not part of the plan!

Read manhwa The Law of a JerkSeon Yi-hyeon, forced to take a three-year leave of absence due to her jerk of an ex-boyfriend, has finally returned to college. Determined to steer clear of any more romantic drama, she wishes of spending her remaining campus life in peace. But fate has other plans when Nam Chan-woo, an even bigger jerk than her ex, shows up! Desperate to avoid him, she finds herself constantly crossing paths with him and to make matters worse, they end up living in the same boarding house?! As Yi-hyun tries to push Chan-woo away, he clings to her even tighter, setting the stage for a captivating and unpredictable campus romance.

As a disabled Omega, Yin Ran had assumed he’d live out his remaining years in peace. Unfortunately, he was suddenly kidnapped one day... and the abductors turned out to be his underclassmen from high school! Beside being shocked, his dormant scent gland — which was damaged and numbed for years — was stimulated under the double-dose of pheromones, reawakening his long-slumbering heat cycle…

When Jade Browen wakes up inside a dark cabin, she thinks her enemies have finally defeated her. After all, a talented young fire mage is bound to be targeted. And ever since her parents’ death, Jade’s family members have had their sights set on her claim to House Browen’s title as well as her life. Now that she’s been abandoned in a remote forest that nullifies all magic, she’s forced to rely on her mysterious rescuer, Axel. But as she tries to escape her predicament, the forest starts to unravel some dark past secrets...

“Milady told me to pass on a message: soon, your family will follow after you”.After years of abuse and false accusations from her stepmother, she was murdered.She thought everything was over—yet, after two reincarnations, she returned to her original self:'Erin Lyserth', known as the most notorious villainess of her time.Back to the moment before she lost everything, before she had to let go of the person she loved.“I understand you have circumstances you cannot tell me. When you’re ready, please tell me then”.Ferdin Lexus, the second prince, kind and compassionate to everyone.Upon returning to the past and facing him again, she made a vow:To save him at all costs.Even if it meant becoming the true villainess herself.

Amarion, a knight from a barren northern kingdom, spends every day fighting monsters just to survive. Out of nowhere, she receives a marriage proposal from Grand Duke Morte, a man feared as “Walking Death.” To save her starving kingdom, she accepts the proposal for its massive dowry. However, on their first night together, she is met with an unbelievable request. Your task is simple. Stay by my side while I sleep. However, you must remain awake. If it becomes too much to handle, you may strike me down. I will not hold a grudge. As the night falls and he drifts off after those cryptic words, Amarion finally realizes why the Grand Duke sought out a knight to be his wife. As the tension-filled, sleepless nights continue, the Duke’s attitude becomes increasingly sweet. Eventually, “Death” calls out to her with an enchanting smile. My lady, will you allow me to call you by your name?

“Did you come here to save me?” It was a question so naïve it was almost laughable—yet within it lay her final hope. But the man, wearing an expression full of disgust, replied: “Of course not.” “……” “I came here to drag you into hell.” In his first life, Giscard Lodbrok cast Diana Brien into hell. “You have to endure me.” “……” “Just three years… that’s all.” “……” “I won’t hold back for those three years. You’ll have to take all of my emotions.” “……” —I know. That’s why I’m doing this now. Diana nodded dryly, while the man lowered his head, whispering brokenly into her embrace: “Damn it… Then why did you abandon me?” In his second life, Giscard Lodbrok fell into hell because of Diana Brien.

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The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Since childhood, Ji-hye has been able to see things she shouldn't be able to see - and even now, as an adult navigating office life, she spends her days on edge, never knowing when danger might strike.Then one day, after catching her boyfriend of nine years cheating and breaking up with him, she’s on her way home.By chance, she encounters a dokkaebi (Korean goblin) who’s been wandering in search of a mountain god.The dokkaebi makes her a proposal: help him find the mountain god, and in return, he’ll fix her eyes.Holding onto the hope of finally living the ordinary, everyday life she’s always longed for, Ji-hye enters into a contract with the dokkaebi.There are beings who watch these two from afar, or from right beside them.What’s the story between the dokkaebi and the mountain god?And was the encounter between Ji-hye and the dokkaebi truly just a coincidence?(Translated by Jujucat)

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The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Seduce a man you’ve just met and marry him within a week?On the eve of her sister’s wedding, Riette, the princess of Sharlone, meets the imperial prince who has come as a congratulatory envoy.But instead of bringing a gift, the prince delivers a threat.“Marry my cousin, Kain, and dig up his weaknesses.”“If a princess about to be married were to die… wouldn’t that be a tragedy?”To protect her sister, Riette sets out to seduce Kain—the Iron Grand Duke, known as an ice pick and an artificial human—only to hit a wall from the very start.“Please refrain from approaching me.”Kain coldly rejects every one of Riette’s advances.In the end, she even proposes a contract marriage, determined to become his wife.“You seemed to have had a rather exhausting night, so today I’ll be gentle.”The impenetrable, fortress-like Kain is nowhere to be found—and instead, he begins clinging to Riette… like a dog?---## Extra Tags### #ContractMarriage #ColdMaleLead #EnemiesToLovers

Because of a difficult family background, Jiwu enters college later than most of her peers. Quiet and reserved, she keeps to the edges of campus life, always feeling one step out of sync with everyone else.There is one person she cannot help noticing, Wuyeon, a boy who seems to shine wherever he goes. He stands at the center of every group, laughing easily, drawing people in without effort. Compared to him, Jiwu feels invisible, and so she hides her feelings, nursing a silent crush she believes will never reach him.To Jiwu, Wuyeon appears flawless, someone untouched by hardship or pain.But one rainy day, that illusion shatters. Jiwu stumbles upon Wuyeon standing alone in the downpour, tears mixing with rain as he cries with heartbreaking beauty.In that moment, Jiwu realizes that even the brightest people carry unseen scars. And perhaps her quiet presence could become a place of comfort for him.+

Right before their coming-of-age ceremony, during their first heat, they lose control… and end up spending a fiery night with a mysterious man bearing a snake tattoo. For beast-folk, a night overwhelmed by instinct isn’t unusual. Besides, the protagonist erased the man’s memories with magic; if they slipped away quietly while he slept, it should all be over… or so they thought. [Looking for the woman who toyed with the Black Serpent] The next day, not only does an ad appear in the newspaper, but flyers searching for them begin popping up all over town?! --- ## Extra Tags ### #HeatCycle #OneHotNight #DangerousRomance #HighIntensityRomance

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A human hero famed for slaying demons rescues a woman on the battlefield, only to awaken in the demon realm mid–wedding to her. She is a high-ranking demon seeking peace through a binding alliance, while he harbors deep hatred toward her kind. Bound by a pact that lasts until an heir is conceived, their forced marriage becomes a clash of prejudice, duty, and uneasy desire. Can enemies turned spouses find peace before war ignites again?