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She died a villainess. She returned with a curse… and a plan. Betrayed by her betrothed and burned at the stake, Lady Seraphina was condemned as a witch. But death was only the beginning. Reborn five years before her fall, Seraphina now remembers every cruel whisper, every backstabbing noble, every lie from the man she once loved. This time, she will not play the lamb. She will become the wolf. To break the curse etched in her soul, she must marry the very man who once betrayed her — the cold and cunning Duke of Thorne. But he is no longer just a noble. He holds secrets darker than sin. And in this life, love is a game of power, and only the cruel-hearted survive. "Villainess Reborn: The Duke’s Cursed Bride" is a dark, romantic fantasy with betrayal, forbidden attraction, and a heroine who rises not as a saint—but a sinner with purpose

This is the story of Lara, a young woman from modern times, raised with one purpose: to exact revenge on the family of the general who destroyed her own. But fate had other plans. On her way to carry out her mission of vengeance, a twist in the plan led to disaster. Lara was struck by a military truck escorting the very general she intended to assassinate. When she awoke, she found herself in an entirely different world—one where her identity and purpose were starkly different from the life she had known and how she had been molded to be. Abducted by human traffickers, she outsmarted them and escaped. Then, she encountered a mysterious martial arts master whose ancient skills far surpassed her own. For two years, she trained with him in the remote mountains.  One fateful day, while staying deep in the jungle of Mount Ourea, Lara stumbled upon the Prince of Northem, disguised as an ordinary commander. He was gravely injured while pursuing a notorious group of bandits. Lara saved him and found herself entangled in the war that raged for two years. Lara, disguised as a soldier, volunteered to deliver a very important message to the generals of the Northem army, embroiled in a fierce battle against the bandits, the rebels, and soldiers of Estalis in the Alta-Sierra mountain range. Amid the chaos, Lara was swept onto the battlefield. During the battle, fate played another cruel hand. Lara came face to face with General Odin and his sons—only to discover that General Odin was the spitting image of the general she had been trained to assassinate. Could the man from her world be a descendant of this brave general? Torn between her mission and her newfound reality, Lara faced an impossible question: How could she kill her biological father? Her internal conflict deepened when she uncovered an elaborate plot to frame General Odin and his sons as traitors. The true culprits? His subordinates and trusted allies. In an ironic twist of fate, Lara found herself becoming the 'protector' of the family that, in modern times, she was supposed to ruin. After the war, Lara returned as a hero, ready to reveal her identity to General Odin, but she learned of another betrayal. Her cousin, Mira—the orchestrator of her abduction—had taken over her identity. Mira lived in her home under the guise of comforting Lara's grief-stricken mother because of the death of her only daughter. Not only that, she also did a lot of scheming and eventually claimed Lara's betrothal to Prince Alaric. With her identity stolen and her mission turned upside down, Lara faced a new challenge: reclaiming her life and honor and protecting her new family.

The ancient saying goes: Most generals come from Guan Xi, while ministers come from Guan Dong. He Yan was born to be a Star General. She was merely a stepping stone for her family, and was used as her brother’s substitute. She had fought on the battlefields for years, bringing peace to Xi Qiang, stopping the barbarians… When her brother recovered, she gave up her position with great laurels brought to her name. Without further ado, she was married off. During her married life, she was forsaken by her husband and even suffered from a strange illness, thereby losing her eyesight… The young and pretty concubine stood in front of her, speaking softly: “The decoction you drank that made you blind was instructed by the elders of your family. As you know, the dead tell no tales. If you lived, you would be your family’s greatest threat!” A great general of her time, the heroine of the country, died pitifully in the hands of those shameless women, who only knew to fight for a man’s favor… How absurd! When she opened her eyes again, she had become the drill fields officer’s daughter, who was weak and arrogant, innocent and naive. They had stolen her glory, taken her life, lead her army and betrayed her feelings! She had crawled back from the depths of hell and would take back everything she had lost, one by one. Bring the world under her feet and with her beauty and nobility, overwhelm the nine prefectures! But would she get out easily once she entered the barracks? Hardly did she begin her adventures when He Yan met her arch-enemy of the previous lifetime, that young hunk whose “enemies would retreat as soon as he attacked”. The chic and cool female general versus the handsome and ravenous young man. Two efficient generals team up to conquer the world!

"I reincarnated into some trashy omegaverse novel... and I'm the side-side character?!" Rin liked three things in life: his phone, his privacy, and not being railed in public by hormonal Alphas. So when he wakes up in a reverse harem book world written by his sister, as an 'omega pretending to be a beta' side character with no plot armour, no dignity, and no fucking clue what to do next, things go downhill fast. His scent? Irresistible. His attitude? Foul. His new life? A magnet for yandere freaks with dicks the size of trauma. His new mission is to survive, avoid the female lead and return back to his world and to do that, he had to keep a low profile. Pretending to be a beta was supposed to keep him safe and send the male characters far away from him. Too bad his pheromones have other plans... and certain possessive Alphas weren't buying his 'Beta' lies. Now powerful Alphas are circling, each more dangerous than the last... and one already thinks Rin belongs to him. Too bad Rin has zero intention of being anyone's obedient little omega because he's straight and not gay! "I swear, I'm not into men... It just got hard on its own," You've got to explain harder than that, Rin.

A high-schooler who loves playing FPS games were reincarnated in the fantasy world. And usually, those who were isekaid were blessed with overpowered magic and a legendary beast. However, our main character is different. Instead of those things, he awakened a shop system where he could purchase American freedom! And since modern guns is as good as magic, he decided to make full use of this ability and make a name for himself in this new world. Fireball? Cute. My M203 grenade launcher makes a bigger boom. Summoned beast? That’s nice, I’ve got a UAV with thermal optics. You can split oceans with magic? Cool. I can erase cities with a nuke. Whatever overpowered spell you’ve got, I’ve got something better.

"Then I shall go. Wherever the hidden truth lies, I will seek it... I will find my answers, and everything that has been buried in the past—the forgotten past—I shall retrieve it." In the mystical realm of Yuan, Yena—born of both divine and mortal blood—seeks the truth behind her origins and the mystery of her mother’s death. But as she searches for answers, a new conspiracy brews in Tianlok, threatening to change everything. Determined to uncover the truth, Yena enters the Great Sect Tournament, an ancient battleground where strength, wit, and destiny collide. But this is no mere test of skill—the tournament holds the key to the very conspiracy she’s chasing. Joined by loyal companions, Yena must brave treacherous trials, unearth ancient secrets, and battle formidable foes—all in a desperate bid to reclaim the past and secure peace in Yuan. Yet, amidst the chaos, one figure stands by her side—a warrior whose gaze lingers too long, whose blade is always ready to defend her. But in a world built on deception, can she afford to trust the one who walks so close to her heart? As the shadows of an unspoken destiny creep closer, Yena is caught between the weight of forgotten legends and the path she must forge. The deeper she digs into the past, the question remains—is she uncovering the truth, or simply walking the same tragic path as her mother? Will she submit to the fate others have written for her, or defy those who seek to control her and carve her own destiny? Join me in this exhilarating saga of love, betrayal, and fate, where the past refuses to stay buried, and the future awaits its rewriting. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the Author: Hello, Readers! I'm Resa_New, and this is my first novel! I'm so excited to have you along on this journey, exploring the world of Yuan with me. Your support means the world, and I truly appreciate it. If you ever have any doubts or questions about the story, feel free to comment! The world-building can be a little tricky at times, so if you're ever confused, you can refer to The Yuanian History: Chronicles of the Past. But don't worry—I'm here for you, so leave inline comments if anything feels unclear. Since this is my first creation, there might be some small errors, and I’d really appreciate your understanding and suggestions to help improve the story. If you enjoy it, please support me—your love and encouragement give me the strength to keep going! I can promise you, you won't be disappointed if you choose to continue this adventure with me. There’s so much more to unfold, and together, we’ll uncover every secret. I’ll aim to upload 2-3 chapters per week, and maybe more depending on your support. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the ride!

A night of debauchery, Song Yihuan was set up by her elder sister, becoming a tool for surrogacy. No one in the world knew that by day, her elder sister and Ji Lingchuan, the Crown Prince of Ning, were in perfect harmony, but by night, it was she who replaced her barren elder sister, serving pleasure through the night. Song Yihuan believed that as long as she successfully gave birth to the child, she would be completely free from all of this. It wasn't until the moment she gave birth that her elder sister tore off her hypocritical mask, intending to get rid of the mother and keep the child, completely eradicating her. And the man who had been so caring towards her at night now regarded her with extreme disgust. "Song Yihuan, a woman as frivolous, lowly, cunning, and deceitful as you, is not even fit to be my concubine." Later, Ji Lingchuan regretted it. Leading his troops, he cornered that familiar figure at the border. The Crown Prince of Ning, always known for his solemn and cold arrogance in the eyes of the world, disregarded all worldly customs and tightly pulled the woman into his embrace, his eyes bloodshot and voice hoarse: "Yihuan, come home with me, don't leave me again." Song Yihuan merely sneered: "Sorry, I, Song Yihuan, would rather be a commoner's wife than a noble's concubine." CP attributes: Beautiful and delicate, physically soft, calculating illegitimate daughter VS Upright, cold, and stern, eight-pack abs, jealous Crown Prince. [Double Clean + Pure Ancient Romance + Revenge + Mutual Teasing + Match Made in Heaven + Mutual Unrequited Love + Chasing Wife Cremation Ground]

Sold by her father, Bella short for Arabella, was forced to live a life as a slave that would entertain the guests of the castle. The job of slaves were merely to be humiliated and to have as feast once they became a boring creature toward the guests. Arabella with her fierce attitude had only caused more trouble than good, although that helped her from being feasted by the vampires until her body dried up, the vampires also enjoy in harming her, toying with her, hoping to see that one day she would break. However she had caught the wrong attention by those crimson gaze, eventually being the toy of the one and only Mad Crown Prince of Versailles. Eventually this interest only cause her to be more tangled by the twisted and thorny battle for the Throne. Will eventually Bella concede and accept the Mad crown prince? Or will she finally succeed in running away from his grasp. Why her? *** excerpt*** Arabella felt her wrists stung as the shackle around her wrist jingled from the sudden pull. She then met with the icy red eyes that brood down upon her appearance, drinking into every inch of her figure as if he was studying her, even to how those breaths escaped her lips. "I thought we had bonded over the days we have spent together, Bella," he sang, his bright scarlet eyes betraying the singing tone he had used as it had grown so dark and filled with anger. "Yet you left so quickly as soon as I opened the castle gate." Bella gritted her teeth, her eyes glaring at him as she defiantly shook his hand off her face, "I can remind you if you have forgotten it, Your Majesty, I am kept here against my wish." Cassius' smile faded as he stared at her. The sudden pin-drop silence filled her nerves with tension as she found his smileless face the most terrifying sight. She had always known his fearsome side however, it felt scarier tonight. Bella tried to endure how loud her heart had raced against her chest, gathering her breaths together even though it remained shallow in his presence. "So cold," he muttered, his tone trying to tease her, but she could see the raw anger crossing his eyes. "You cannot run from me. Not after what we've done. Not after what you promised." Her heart faltered. She wasn't supposed to stay in this castle; she knew that the royal palace was filled with those vampire monsters who would kill for their desire, simply to have fun. She knew she should never give her heart to any of these monsters, and she had once believed she would never. But that was until Cassius came. She had made that promise because her heart had betrayed her, and she wished that she had never uttered that promise. Promises she had made to him on the call of love. Yet deep within her, a part of her still crave for him. "You're not the first one I have broken my promises with," she gritted her teeth and looked up at him, "I broke my promise the way you broke yours first, isn't it fair?" "Fair? Then was everything a lie, Arabella?" he murmured, his hands cupping her face, forcing her to meet his eyes. "You were mine the moment you entered my castle. And you will be mine until the very end." She gulped as his eyes shone underneath the moonlight, his gaze unforgiving over her, exposing his wild hunger. Her breath caught, her pulse quickening. "A human and a vampire should have never stayed together. They were all right." "I don't care," he spoke through his clenched jaw. "You're going to remain here by my side forever."

Experiencing a suffocating marriage with the man whom she was arranged to marry made Joanna want to leave him. But it was a failure as she died as the wife of the man who abandoned her and her son before they divorced. On the verge of her death, she made a wish to not encounter him again if there was a next life. She wished for the end of their fate only in this lifetime. She wanted to forget everything about him. However, when she opened her eyes again, she found herself in the room of the mansion of the man she just married. She was awakened by a dream that seemed to be a nightmare of her past life. She didn’t remember completely everything that had occurred in her past life and the dream was fragmented. But deep inside her heart, she only felt one thing. She was adamant about leaving him, to be far away from him. Therefore, she left his mansion just before she met him in person in the present lifetime. However, what she didn’t expect was that the so-called husband pursued her, not allowing her to leave him. Would Joanna be successful in leaving the man in this lifetime? Would fate play the same tragedy as her past life? --- As he pulled his finger away from her soft, warm lips, he said, “It is good you stopped winding up, Joanna. Otherwise, I would have used the other method to make you stop blabbering over the same, boring topic endlessly.” When he noticed the stubborn woman was about to prove herself to be stubborn, the man leaned forward in a swift movement, facing the woman’s stupefied face which was an inch away from his. “Continue to blabbering, don’t blame me if I apply my other method right now,” the man murmured above her breath, trailing his gaze from her quivering eyes to her lips before moving it back to her now widened eyes. --- *Cover doesn’t belong to the author. Credit to the artist/owner.

Vijay, an ISRO scientist, gets reincarnated in the Vijayanagara Empire, which has not yet weakened but unified South India in a parallel Earth similar to the current one, with slightly altered people and events in the 17th century. Watch how he guides the ancient nation back on the right track again. For Resources Discord: https://discord.gg/mRRVjFaf5H For UPI Donations: authormithunreddygaru@kotak Disclaimer: This novel is a work of fiction that explores historical events within the context of a parallel Earth. Any similarities to real-world historical occurrences are purely coincidental and are a product of the author's imagination. The intent is to offer an alternate perspective on history and should not be construed as an accurate representation of actual events. Reader discretion is advised.

Seraine Amoréil died the day the Ruthless King burned her house to the ground. Her noble family — once proud, soft, and loyal — was left in ash. But her mother, in her final breath, gave her a chain. A whisper. A warning. Now, Seraine wakes up in the body of one of the King’s “ritual brides.” Silent. Obedient. Decorative. Disposable. Only… she’s not silent. She’s not obedient. The girl the court remembers as meek is now bold, unhinged, almost mad. She laughs at danger. Smirks in the face of power. And when they ask what she wants — She answers: “I want to see the King.”

When Julia Harrow arrives at Blackwood Hall after the sudden death of her cousin, she expects mourning, a will, and polite condolences. But from the moment she steps through the iron gates, nothing feels right. The house is too quiet. The air too thick. And the man who now owns it—Alistair Blackwood—is as devastating as he is unreadable. Secrets pulse behind every locked door. Shadows move when no one is near. And the scent of her cousin still lingers in the halls, clinging like a warning. Drawn into a world of velvet lies and dangerous charm, Julia begins to lose time, lose trust, lose herself. Dreams bleed into reality. Passion turns to poison. And as desire tangles with dread, one question haunts her every breath: Did she come here by choice… or was she summoned? The Portrait of Lady Marian is a lush, slow-burning descent into madness, obsession, and a love story that should never have happened. Sinister, sensual, and dripping in dread, this is not a tale you read— it’s one you survive.

Alt titles: (Hogwarts: I, Tom, am not the Dark Lord), (Hogwarts: The Tom Riddle with a Teacher Summoning System) & (Hogwarts: I’m Tom Riddle, and I Can Summon Legends?!) _____________ The world of Harry Potter? Yay~ Tom felt like he hit the jackpot—he got accepted into Hogwarts, awakened a cheat system, and everything was going his way. Well... aside from one teeny tiny small problem: His full name is... Tom Riddle. Yeah. Just like that Riddle. You know—the Voldemort guy. But it’s cool—Tom swears he’s nothing like that dark wizard. He’s a model student who just wants to study hard, explore the wonders of magic, and maybe, one day, become the greatest wizard in history. That means he’s just a good student! A good Tom Riddle… r-right? Hell nah~ __________________________ The cover is Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina... same as the OG author. High chance that his system can summon people from other worlds

Death by Truck-kun? Too mainstream. I died choking on my own laughter during a late-night comedy rerun. Pathetic? Yes. Fitting for someone who gave up on life halfway through university and became a full-time couch potato? Also yes. When I opened my eyes again, I wasn’t in the afterlife—or if I was, it had a suspicious amount of baby talk and clean diapers. I was reincarnated... as an infant. No powers. No memories of my new name. Just chubby cheeks and existential dread. But the real horror? I slowly realized I was now living inside one of those cliché romance novels I absolutely despised. You know the type: cold-hearted king meets brave commoner girl, falls in love, political chaos ensues, blah blah gag me with a spoon. I read it. I hated it. And now? I think I’m in it. And not as the heroine. Or the villain. Or even the funny sidekick. No—I'm just some background baby who probably gets held once, then vanishes from the plot forever. With no grand destiny, no cheat skills, and no idea what chapter we’re on, I’ve decided to do the only thing I was ever good at—absolutely nothing. But fate has a funny way of dragging the lazy into the spotlight… They think I’m innocent. I think this whole thing is a joke. Let's see who breaks first.

Thomas Vance, 25, had it all: an inheritance from the world's wealthiest family, striking good looks, and unlimited access to luxury. However, his perfect life didn't end due to a grand conspiracy or a tragic illness, but because of a sports car he didn't buy for his ex-girlfriend on her birthday. A bullet ended his opulent world. He awoke not in the afterlife, but in a sandy hell called Capua, in the unfamiliar world of the TV series Spartacus. From a lavish penthouse to a filthy slave cell, from designer suits to tattered rags, Thomas was thrown to the very bottom of the human food chain. He was weak, terrified, and destined to die under the harsh gladiator training. Disclaimer: This is a fanfiction work. I do not own any rights to the original series/characters mentioned herein. All recognizable characters, settings, and plots belong to their respective creators. This story is written purely for enjoyment and no copyright infringement is intended. This story include mature themes, violence, or sensitive content. Reader discretion is advised. This is a creative work for fans, by a fan.

In the forests of Ulrik, there lived a witch. Secluded from everything till now, Aria had grown up to be a beautiful eighteen year old witch. But this witch has never interacted with a human being. So what happens when one day this witch suddenly finds a wounded knight in her region? Aria knows how to treat wounds but with no knowledge of interaction with a human being, how should she behave with this man? The problem would have solved on its own if the knight would leave after getting treated but what Aria didn't know that the knight was there for her only. Rayan needs a witch to save his people. On his journey to find this witch, he has encountered uncountable obstacles. So when he finally found the witch, his problems should be counted as solved. But when the witch is too beautiful to be called a witch and carries the innocence he had never come across, Rayan realises that his problems have increased. Together they travel to save the people of Ludwig, carrying their own secrets in their hearts but how long could the secrets stay hidden? As the enemy rises more powerfully and with their secrets threatening to come out, would they stand together or would everything be swept away? Only the time could answer these questions....

"You don't lead by being right. You lead by doing what must be done—even if it ruins you." Ruel Varelli, the only son of a disgraced noble house, lives in exile at the Empire’s forgotten edge—a dying town where even hope seems too expensive. At eighteen, he finally attempts his long-awaited Talent Awakening… and fails. Branded with a lowly D-rank ability, Cold Touch, Ruel's dreams of reclaiming his family's honor seem more out of reach than ever. But when a strange screen appears before him, everything changes. [You have gained access to Enma and you have obtain its system!] [You have received millions of En Coins!] [Your talent has been upgraded!] [Quest: Raise your family to Royal Status.] With access to a hidden world, game-like systems, and a vault of otherworldly resources, Ruel begins a quiet revolution—from the shadows of exile to the halls of power. Yet the power he awakens isn't just new. Ruel inherits more than lost treasures—he inherits the legacies his forefathers buried: old alliances, buried enemies, and the unresolved wars they left behind. What starts as a mission to uplift his name becomes a struggle across worlds—one that unearths buried truths, invites divine intervention, and places Ruel at the center of something far greater than legacy. This is the rise of the boy history will remember as the one who turned disgrace into destiny. The one most often remembered alongside the phrase: "Grass to Grace." - - - Additional Tags: Interworld Travel • Politics • Strategic Power Climb • War • Godly Interference •

Transmigrated into a family of bandits who have just been granted amnesty and ennobled. Father, mighty and brave, loves causing trouble. Mother, beautiful as a flower, loves causing trouble. Brother, handsome and suave, loves causing trouble. ... You ask about her? She is relatively sensible; she just brought back a husband to suppress the household... —————— Mu Ying VIP Group: 115743627, subscribers are welcome to join the group for fun~

[No R-18 scenes] Princess Viana Yanis's life took a dramatic turn after she was married off to a very wealthy Count to save her kingdom's failing finances. Unable to endure her husband's cruel and harsh treatment, she decided to end her life. However, she was given a second chance to live, and she chose to take it. Armed with the knowledge of her past, and supported by a special System, she took various actions to save her kingdom from financial ruin. And she sought revenge on everyone who had hurt her in the past... #regression #kindombuilding

Ji Cha's classic novel 'Chaotic World Book' has now officially published on WebNovel！ About its Copyright: The copyright of 'Chaotic World Book' fully belongs to qidian.com. At the same time, being the international branch of qidian.com, WebNovel has the official authority and consent to publish the English translated version of 'Chaotic World Book'. --------------------------------- With a sword in hand and wine in tow, he roams the martial world; her slender waist is light as a feather in his palm. The young man strides forward with a long blade slung over his shoulder and a flask at his side, yet the world of martial arts he seeks remains elusive. As the chaotic world book turns a new page, decades of relentless nights in the martial world pass by. Suddenly, he looks back and finds he has already shattered the mortal realm.