For fifty years, the Rabbit Tribe and the Snake Tribe have fought bitterly over a fertile granary land flowing with milk and honey. Exhausted by the prolonged war, they seek peace through a political marriage.... more>>

The groom is Kaisa Graves, a cold-blooded and infamous war demon—the head of the Snake Tribe.

The chosen bride is Sharie, a Rabbit Tribe woman who has long been scorned for being born without a tail.

However, Sharie possesses memories of her past life—and she's terrified.

Kaisa is the male lead from a tragic novel she once read in that previous life—

a man who kidnaps and imprisons the original heroine.

> “I am your husband. As a couple who will spend the rest of our lives together, we should get to know each other better.”

“……”

“So don’t be afraid—look at me.”

But contrary to her fears, her husband is nothing but kind.

---

> “I’ll be by your side, so don’t worry.”

A gentle voice whispered at her ear, and strong arms cautiously wrapped around her—

like a snake coiling around its prey.

‘I’m sleepy…’

Her thoughts faded as sleep overtook her.

Just then, she heard a voice—overwhelmed with joy and completely unlike the gentle man from moments ago.

> “I’ve finally found you again.”

In the midst of the surreal moment,

cold lips pressed against her forehead.

> “You’re mine now.” <<less

#Hunter #Constellation #Comedy #Overpowered... more>>

The Gate incident took her entire family away.

She gave up on school and employment.

Hyun Habin, a sad non-awakened who bounced between day jobs.

One day, she picked up a powerful constellation.

[The seal has finally been broken! Together, let’s save the world…!]

“What are you on about? I’m going to have fun.”

[I am a constellation! With me, you can do anything…!]

“Anything? Then can you pay for my Netflix and YouTube subscriptions?”

[…What are those?]

“Geez, constellations are useless.”

[…?]

Anyway, her part-time job life is finally over!

She was planning to visit restaurants she couldn’t afford before and watch dramas she missed.

But the world won’t leave her alone.

“Habin! Are you really not joining our guild?”

The rich unni who keeps following her despite being rejected.

“That masked magician, why do I feel annoyed every time I see him?”

The mysterious world rank #1 who somehow resembles her missing brother.

“Join our guild. I’ll give you twice what they’re (rich unni) offering.”

Even her former classmate who hit domestic rank #1 and lost his social skills.

“No. I’m not joining! I said no!”

She thought rejecting them all would be enough, but…

“Hyun Habin-nim! We’re so sorry! The bank has just been robbed!”

“Whaaaat? Who did it?”

“It’s that infamous Hunter crime organization…”

“Damn it! Those bastards! I just want to watch my dramas!”

…Will Hyun Habin be able to enjoy her retirement life?

*This work is an award-winning entry from the KakaoPage X Joara “Free If You Wait” contest.

Keywords

#Raid #Rampage #TowerClimbing #Constellation #Regression #Overpowered #System #Helper #Artifact #Swordsman #Superpower <<less

Vivian, the youngest daughter of the noble Duchy, met a wretched end, locked away in a cramped closet. ... more>>

“Sister, I’m sorry,” she whispered, believing her death was karmic retribution for her mother's hatred and relentless torment of her half-sister, Flora. When she opened her eyes, expecting the afterlife, she found herself reborn as her twelve-year-old self, ten years in the past.

“In this life, I will live a long and happy life with my sister,” she vowed. If only she could prevent her beloved mother's descent into darkness, everything would be perfect. But fate, it seemed, had other plans.

"Vivian, I will protect you."

The Grand Duke, who resembled her first love, offered his hand in marriage, and to further complicate matters, her loathsome ex-husband reappeared, vowing, "I have returned to stand by your side."

Amidst this tumultuous reunion, a shadowy, unknown faction emerged, their sights set on Vivian and those she held dear. Could Vivian protect her family and achieve her dream of a long and happy life together? <<less

​”Caesar is a beast! The only way you’d be able to survive is by pretending as my daughter Amelia.”... more>>

After being coerced to be the stand-in for the runaway heroine, Odette found herself being pushed straight into the chambers of the devilishly charming Caesar.

“I am an imposter. Please have your vengeance on the count who swapped his real daughter to her personal maid.”

She thought she could take her chance to escape and distance herself from Caesar’s revenge,

...But this guy!

He’s somewhat terrifyingly obsessed with Odette.

‘This is wrong! I’m supposed to be just a substitute, right?’

It is unacceptable to live someone else’s life for them.

Odette tried with all her might to run away from this situation, but…

Her first and second run were all failures, and in the end all she did was to return to Caesar who would always catch her himself.

“I already told you, didn’t I?”

“I will only marry you.”

“I will have my revenge alongside you, and I’m gonna have my children only through you.”

“If it’s not to your liking, then stab me in the neck with the dagger I gave you. Then you’ll be free.”

Seeing Caesar’s attitude who doesn’t have any plan of ever letting her go, Odette finally made up her mind.

“Let’s do it then, let’s get married.”

Whether it’s marriage, revenge, or something else, let’s just get done with it so that the original storyline can finally end.

BUT!

​

Caesar’s seduction was deliciously maddening.

“Love me, Odette. I will give you everything I have and everything I am. Then as for myself, I’ll have you… who has it all.”

​Hey, enough with all these money and jewelry and just tell me what you truly feel?

Maybe what Odette truly desires was not Caesar’s body but his heart.

……Or not? <<less

I woke up inside the novel [A Step Away from Hell] , a story I had read in my past life.... more>>

And not just anywhere—I found myself in a world destined to be destroyed by future disasters.

As if that wasn’t unfair enough, the place where I opened my eyes was none other than the s*ave shop where those very disasters were being raised.

Before I knew it, I had become a s*ave, forced to live in the same room as the young disasters who would one day bring about the end of the world…

“I told you, that’s Lizzie’s spot! Mary’s side has always been Lizzie’s spot…!”

“I sat here first. Why should it be yours? Explain it logically.”

“W-We should all s-sit fairly… t-together… I-I also… want to…”

“Friends shouldn’t fight…”

Yet, when I met them in person, they were nothing more than children—starved for affection.

These adorable kids… How could they possibly become the terrifying disasters that would one day destroy the world?

The answer was simple. The so-called ‘education’ of the nobles, carried out under the pretense of raising high-class s*aves.

“N-no, I d-don’t want to…! St-stay away! Don’t come near me!”

“Haah… Listen, brat. If you don’t want to get hurt, you’d better behave. Starting today, your ‘education’ begins.”

I had read the novel. I knew exactly who would take them and what horrors they would endure.

In other words, I knew how to handle the nobles.

If that’s the case…

“I’ll go instead.”

If I could take their misfortunes, couldn’t I also change the future that leads to destruction? <<less

I possessed an extra in a fantasy novel as the young lady of a family that was wiped out by the protagonist. And about 5 years later, I wanted to do something about it, but the problem is that this young lady is, “Woof! Woof woof!” A cute and insignificant small dog, and I possessed a dog that could not turn human yet.... more>>

‘I don’t know how to turn into a human! Help me!’

My priority is to stop the protagonist and turn into a human first. However, while trying to find a way to turn into a human, I end up tangled with the protagonist…

“What is this bite-size thing?”

“Woof… Woof woof.”

“Is it a snack?”

“Woof! Woof!”

Mr. Black Lion, I’m human!? <<less

Lee Sia is a top actress with the ability to see ghosts.... more>>

After an accident, she wakes up in the body of ‘Camilla Sorpel’.

The problem is…

“Ah, father! Please spare me!”

…that this woman always meets a gruesome end!

Since extending the lifeline is a priority, let’s start by communing with the ghosts here, shall we?

“You will get a divorce soon.”

“…What?”

The atmosphere in the conference hall suddenly becomes uncomfortable again as the hummed words hang in the air.

“What are you talking about now…?!”

“Your servant’s wife.”

The bewilderment is evident on the face of the person subjected to these words.

“She is also the wife of a subordinate whom she cherishes the most.”

“Wh-What…?!”

“Have you heard of my rumors?”

Camilla smiled and took a step closer.

“They say that the princess of the Sorpel family is looking at some fortune-telling.” <<less

When I opened my eyes, I found myself in a place I didn’t recognize.... more>>

The only thing I had to guide me was my phone.

In order to regain my memories and return, I had to raise the targets’ favorability levels and achieve a special ending.

Because of that, I got entangled with the targets, working diligently to increase their favorability, one by one.

At first glance, everything seemed to be going fine—until I got a new notification.

『 Targets are assigned up to five favorability hearts.

Once you reach six hearts, the target will enter an ‘overheat’ state, greatly increasing the chances of facing a drastic ending. 』

“Wait… how many hearts did I have earlier?” I was about to check the system window when I heard footsteps approaching.

『 A target has been detected nearby. 』

I needed to run now. But…

『 ▷ Affection: ♥♥♥♥ (They like you. They will try to find you no matter where you are.) 』 <<less

“So, who are you, and why have you come here?”... more>>

A cold voice sliced through the air.

There was no way he would remember someone he had danced with just once, five years ago.

But she remembered. The warmth of the only hand that was extended to her, and the kindness of that smile.

“I came because I want to marry you, Your Grace.”

The time given to her, a participant in the Emperor's selection for the Grand Duchess, was only three months.

But there's no need to worry.

She has a magical book that helps love come true!

[Expose your neck to the person you’re interested in.]

“Did you sleep awkwardly, Lady Bellacita? It seems like you have a stiff neck.”

No, that's not it!

[There’s a saying that even whales can dance when praised.]

“Your Grace, I think white shirts suit you very well. Especially the collarbones that stand out between the shirt—so se... so handsome!”

“W-What?”

Why, why are you looking at me like I’m some kind of pe*vert? Why isn't this working as the book says?

To make matters worse, other candidates for the position of Grand Duchess began arriving one by one at the Grand Duke's castle….

Please, let me become the bride of the Grand Duke I secretly love! <<less

A divine beast is always by Rosette's side, who suffers from a disease that prevents her blood from clotting.... more>>

When Rosette's body is wounded, the divine beast licks the wound, and it heals completely.

When Rosette gets wounded, the divine beast licks her injuries, and they heal without a trace. On the day Rosette comes of age, the divine beast transforms into a man. And not just any man - an incredibly handsome one!

One day, when Rosette gets injured, she lets the divine beast tend to her wounds as usual. However, everywhere his tongue touches leaves a burning sensation, and his tender gaze makes her body tremble.

"Um, I think I'm hurt here too."

"But you're not?"

"I am hurt."

"...Looking again, it does seem like you're hurt." <<less

When I opened my eyes, I found myself inside a despair-filled reverse harem game.... more>>

But what the heck?Apparently, I was destined to meet a dead ending just for being the villainess.

I didn’t want to die, so I simply stopped acting according to the original plot.

“You provoked me, so now you’ll have to take responsibility.”

That’s when it started. All sorts of men—a devoted man, a gentle man, a cold man—began clinging to me.On top of that, I received a shabby-looking pickaxe as a “reward,”

and when I dug into the ground, jewels started bursting out!

{System: From now on, in-game currency can be converted to real-world money.

※ Only what you earn yourself is eligible.}

tr*sh? No, thank you so much for this precious gift.

From now on, my goal is to make loads of money and escape this game!…or so I thought.

“…You’re too beautiful, and now everyone can’t take their eyes off you.”

The cold main male lead started saying lines meant for the heroine to me.

“Oh dear, what a shame. You promised to dance with me first, My Lady.”

The kind sub-male lead #1 turned into an obsessive yandere sweetheart.

“If I can’t have you, I’d rather no one else have you either.”

Meanwhile, sickly sub-male lead #2 suddenly turned into a yandere. Why are you all doing this to me!? <<less

Born as an extra in the completed novel. The main characters had their own happy ending, and they lived a peaceful life with their grandfather without any incident. Suddenly, the original male lead came to me and knelt down.... more>>

“……?”

What’s going on here?

“…..You.”

Said the male lead whose eyelashes were shaking.

“You’re Mariette’s daughter.”

I dropped the flower crown I was holding from my hand.

Who is Mariette?

Isn’t it the name of the original villainess who lost everything and met a tragic end?

By the way, I’m Mariette’s daughter?

What a crazy thing to say.

At that time, I was seriously thinking about whether or not the male lead turned crazy after the ending of the novel.

“And… also my daughter…”

The male lead said with tears in his eyes.

….Huh?

“I’m finally meeting you. I didn’t even know I had a child. Baby, I’m actually your father!!”

The moment when the male lead continued to speak mournfully.

Crying-!

Someone suddenly came out and slapped the male lead in the back of the head with all his might.

Slapping-

The male lead, who was hit in the head, passed out and threw his face on the dirty ground.

“Where did you lay your hands on, you bastard!”

Then, the grandfather, whose face was blushing, appeared and shouted aloud.

“You’re such a fool who doesn’t even know grace, how much my daughter suffered because of you and left, where are you shamelessly coming to?”

I stared at the male lead, who had his face savagely smashed on the floor, and Grandfather, who came with a bigger stone this time with a lot of energy.

It was the moment when the secret of my birth that I had never dreamed of was revealed. <<less

I've been reincarnated as ‘Madrose’—the clueless villainess who meddles and ends up executed by the male leads in the original story.... more>>

Fortunately, I realized it before the real plot kicked off and decided to run away. Immediately.

But where to? To the most remote village I could possibly find—somewhere far enough that I’d never, ever cross paths with the main characters of the original story!

As it turns out, this village was set to be redeveloped into a brand-new city exactly one year from now.

In other words, if I just waited it out, I’d become filthy rich without lifting a finger.

My plan was simple: live a quiet life, do a bit of farming, and wait for my guaranteed jackpot.

But for some reason… the main characters from this tragic story keep showing up in this remote village!

Never mind, let’s hide!

First, I’ll hide my stand-out face, then I’ll chase everyone away. That’s what I decided, but...

***

"Give up, my lord. No matter where you hide, I'll find you and chase you to the ends of the earth."

"Isn't the mansion too big for you to live in alone? How about moving into the palace?"

"Noona, don't you need a strong laborer?"

Their obsession has begun. But it’s not with me—it’s with the crops I’ve grown.

It’s already a huge headache trying to keep all the original male leads hidden in this village.

And to make matters worse, I somehow awakened a suspicious being that was sleeping in the mountain behind my house.

"If you wake someone up, you have to take responsibility."

Now this man, who’s basically a natural disaster in human form, has decided to stay at my mansion as a guest.

The real problem is he might be even more dangerous than the original male leads.

...Can I really stay here and survive all this? <<less

A trophy. A tool for legitimizing bloodline.... more>>

To Fenrir, who succeeded in his rebellion, Princess Anaide held exactly that much value.

There was a time when they were lovers, but even that was nothing more than an act.

He despised Anaide, who was like a greenhouse flower.

Even if Anaide bore his child,

he was merely pleased to see her acting like a proper queen within the boundaries he'd set for her.

She would remain by his side forever as his wife.

He gazed at Anaide and thought to himself:

He would never love her. Not ever.

* * *

Anaide brushed away Fenrir's hand from her shoulder.

Slowly, but decisively.

"Your Majesty."

"..."

"Please let me go now."

And she added:

"I've given you the finest heir to protect the kingdom. My role as queen is finished." <<less

I always thought overworking to death was something that only happened to others—until it happened to me.... more>>

Don’t you think it’s a shame to die like this? I have a proposal for you.

After striking a deal with the Fourth Goddess, I found myself possessing Valerie Hestia, a fallen noble, and tasked with running a share house in another world.

It seemed like a simple deal—achieve 100% satisfaction from all the residents within a year, and I’d be reborn with a silver spoon. But…

‘Did I just get a job in a gore fantasy world?’

Is being a share house manager really supposed to be this extreme? As if having ‘humanoid monsters’ as residents wasn’t strange enough, there’s also a suspicious, dying old tree planted right in the middle of the garden. To top it off, the residents I’ve gathered seem… off, to say the least.

“That tree looks familiar to me.”

“…Pardon?”

“Valerie, would you like to become my savior?”

Starting with this mysterious weirdo who’s desperate to hire me as a savior using the tree as an excuse.

“Would you sell this tree—no, this mansion to me?”

“…So suddenly?”

“I’ll give you a blank check.”

Not to mention the researcher (a tree worshiper) who’s constantly eyeing the mansion.

“Landlord, you look a lot like someone I’m searching for.”

“Someone you’re looking for? Don’t tell me they’re a criminal?”

“Don’t worry. I won’t kill them.”

And don’t forget the thug cop who’s desperate to arrest me.

* * *

The biggest problem? Strange incidents have kept happening ever since these people moved in.

Can I successfully manage this share house until the end with these blatantly suspicious residents—uh, I mean, dear residents?

I don’t know.

But first, I must protect them…! <<less

Yernian, the princess of a ruined kingdom, ended her short life as a victim of a magic experiment.... more>>

…Is what everyone thought of. But when she opened her eyes, to her surprise, she returned to 18 years ago.

“I found you. The Messiah of the Myo people.”

After meeting the head of the Myo Clan, Yernian’s life changed 180 degrees. Somehow, Yernian, who was adopted into the royal family of Myo Clan, grew up as quietly as possible and decided to escape, but…

“If a pudding and I fell into the water, who would you save first?”

“I’m not going to save you both.”

“I’ll give you a hundred of puddings, so save me too.”

From the arrogant head of the Myo Clan, who had no interest in everything in the world except for the safety of his clan,

“So, I mean, I’ve been thinking about this, you know?”

“About your shitty personality?”

“No. About when I can monopolize you.”

Until the Second Prince who was known as the most free spirited of the Myo Clan, the princes all became strange.

“I’m curious.”

“Hm? About what?”

“How you will turn my feet into rags.”

Following the cat that grew up after picking it up,

“It’s not long before the mana finally fully blooms. You’ll be the most perfect thing among the things that I’ve ever made, Yernian.”

Even an unidentified man who was obsessed with words without meaning appeared…!

Then, will Yernian be able to safely escape from the wicked beastmen? <<less