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This work is not mine, all credits belong to an anonymous person on Ao3! The title is " Hidden Scenario - [Dramatis Personae "! Summary: After the collapse of the Absolute Throne in the 4th scenario, a strange hidden scenario appears. If one thing was certain, it was that Kim Dokja had a really bad feeling about this. Hidden Scenario [Dramatis Personae] Discover the '█████' of this world. Category: Hidden Difficulty: D Time limit: -- Reward: 5000 coins Penalty for failure: Death (An ORV reaction fic)

One-line summary: The men (young empress, young empress dowager, crown prince) in the harem all yearn to become her consort. Synopsis: The female protagonist is a wildly popular heartthrob with a natural halo. The male protagonist is a crazily obsessed and self-abasing loyal dog. Qiu Shu, the top scholar’s daughter, is pure, elegant and incomparably enchanting, captivating countless admirers. Being favored by the eldest prince, the most handsome man in the capital, and becoming his wife in a single move is truly the pride of a poor student. However, what they don’t know is that the seemingly bright and splendid female protagonist lives in a battlefield of jealousy every day. The cute and adorable young empress is unusually attached to her. The gentlemanly and upright young empress dowager has an ambiguous relationship with her. Even her aloof and proud eldest prince is actually a gloomy and petty jealous husband. [Reading Guide] 1. This novel is 1v1. The male protagonist is truly humble. Don’t read if you dislike it. 2. Male pregnancy. The female protagonist is loved by everyone. 3. There are one-sided yuri feelings. The female protagonist is straight. Don’t read if you dislike it!

Liyana Xu is the kind of woman men fear-and secretly desire. As the ruthless CEO of Xu Enterprises, she rules the corporate world with an iron fist, making empires crumble with a single decision. Love is a weakness she refuses to entertain. Enter Damien Lu, the only man powerful enough to stand against her. Cold, calculating, and dangerously charming, he returns from abroad, determined to take over the business world-and her heart. Their first encounter? A high-stakes corporate war that turns into a personal battle. Damien doesn't just want to defeat her-he wants to own her. As power struggles turn into stolen kisses and heated encounters, the lines between rivalry and obsession blur. But in a world where betrayal lurks behind every corner, can they trust their hearts-or will their love become their greatest downfall?

Alternative Title: Wait, What Do You Mean I Got Reincarnated as a Heroine in Another World?! — And Now I Have to Save the Kingdom as a Healer Prodigy and Magician While Pretending to Be a Noble Lady Even Though I Was a Shut-In Doctor Back Home. Follow Kairi Izumi—a quiet, eccentric, and somewhat conspicuous girl— who never felt like anything but an NPC in a story. Working behind the scenes, unnoticed by others had always been part of her daily life, dwelling with medicine and toxins. So, it's not surprising that she wasn't tad attractive according to others. That is, until one day... that guy, he confessed to me. Wait a minute—doesn't that mean I'm a heroine now? Hang on, how is that even possible? Me? Heroine? No way! I’m just a girl from a small village who likes to help others. I don’t particularly stand out, and compared to the other girls, I’m not even that attractive. And so, a question lingers, driving the unfolding of this dumbfounding narrative forward: Wait, what do you mean I got reincarnated to be a heroine? That's weird because usually a heroine is not strong let alone smart - they are usually dumb, cute and pretty. Definitely not me. I mean, how is that possible? Me? Heroine? No way!

Five years ago, Lin Shen Han did something unforgivable—he left his fiancé, Zheng Jia Wen, at the altar of a grand wedding ceremony in Beijing. His cold feet shattered more than just hearts; it destroyed reputations, humiliated families, and sparked a grudge that Jia Wen has nursed ever since. Now, Shen Han is desperate for a job, and fate has a cruel sense of humor. His new boss? Zheng Jia Wen—his once-loving fiancé, now a ruthless CEO. And Jia Wen hasn’t forgotten—or forgiven—a thing. Shen Han is hired as Jia Wen’s secretary, but this isn’t a fresh start; it’s a battlefield. From impossible demands to public humiliation, Jia Wen is determined to make Shen Han pay for his past mistakes. But as old feelings resurface, revenge and love become harder to separate.

The city lights blurred as Evelyn Carter ran—away from the past, away from the voice that had kept her caged for years. Westbridge University was supposed to be her escape, a place where she could disappear, blend into the background, and finally breathe. But then he showed up. Adrian West wasn’t supposed to notice her. Loud, confident, and radiating a warmth she wasn’t used to, he crashed into her quiet world like a storm she never saw coming. And for the first time, silence wasn’t her only option. But the past doesn’t let go so easily. Secrets don’t stay buried forever. And running… running was never the same as being free. She thought she was invisible. He saw her anyway. Are you ready to uncover the truth? It is a slow-burn, heartwarming story about love, healing, and finding the light even in the darkest places.

In the ashes of a dying world, a girl of fire meets a man forged in silence. When Aera Solis is pulled from a crumbling city by Kael Riven—an emotionless tactician who sees humanity as data points—she enters a realm of steel corridors and shadowed minds, where peace is engineered like war. But Aera carries something the Architect of Silence cannot calculate: the echo of something older than machines—hope, chaos, and flame. As war rages and empires fall, two souls on opposite paths must decide whether the future will be built through control... or kindled in fire.

Lucilla Crimson never wanted to become the villain. She was nothing more than a simple girl named Ruby Baker before things went wrong. With the world against her, she did whatever she needed to do to keep those close to her safe. Watch as Lucilla climbs her way through the world and becomes one of the world's most ruthless tyrants. New Chapter every Wednesday 5pm EST ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first Novel. Thank you to anyone who decides to read this, and I hope you enjoy it. And thanks to my sister for doing the Cover Art. Her Insta: notagood_hunter922

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Big Daddy always helped Kim Seo-yeon with anything, so in return, Seo-yeon helped Big Daddy in anyway she can. Now living a quiet but fulfilling life in Seoul, she receives a message: Big Daddy's in trouble, and naturally she must help.....

A bitter girl, Sabine, has been told of her past which involved the killing of her real mother by Anthemon's parents. An oblivious Anthemon unconsciously builds a life threatening relationship between herself and Sabine. Magnus, a guy who had feelings for Anthemon was dealing with his own problems with a bully by name, Henry whose parents demanded nothing but perfection from him. A problem arises when Henry makes known to the whole class Magnus' love for Anthemon. In the shadows, Margot meets a mysterious man who shows interest in Sabine. This man, unbeknownst to them, is a really dangerous one. Will Magnus be able to do something about Anthemon's possible death? Would he have his heartbroken after Henry's little confession? Would this mysterious man pose a threat to Sabine? Would Sabine's gory past open a doorway to future problems? Read to find out.

Based on the tale told before us, Medusa was a beautiful maiden who was seduced by Poseidon in a temple of Athena. Such a sacrilege attracted the goddess' wrath, and she punished Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Then, the Greek hero Perseus beheaded Medusa, and he used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. However, the truth was far more complex. Poseidon had attempted to seduce Medusa and failed; he then forced himself upon her. Her lover at the time, the powerful goddess Athena, saw that Medusa had fallen to the seduction of men, and in her wrath, she cursed Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Athena then kicked Medusa out, far from her temple and home. Medusa met Perseus, but he did not kill her. Instead, he was given an artifact by Medusa that would help him on his journey, and Medusa chose to disappear from the earth. She lived in seclusion, far from the human world, wrapping her snakes in a turban if she needed to venture into the human realm, and lived alone for centuries. While the other gods and goddesses walked among humans, Medusa's tale was told as a villainess, an evil woman. That is, until a young woman in her twenties named Elysia, a beautiful woman with a heavenly voice who was not afraid of Medusa, walked into the deep water near Medusa's territory. Medusa watched the young woman from afar, and knows that she's indeed blind. Medusa and Elysia slowly became friends and daily companions, and Medusa began to grow fond of her. However, Medusa's fears started to build - would Elysia run away if she knew the truth about Medusa? Would she stay, or would she disappear? Everything descended into chaos when Poseidon and Athena found Medusa. One is finally realizing that she was mistaken about Medusa centuries ago, and the other one still want to pursue her, can't forget about Medusa. Will Medusa finally find happiness, or is she doomed by her curse?

For generations, our people fought, but finally, my father, the king, and the royals of Lotisana sought peace through marriage. I was wed to Carlos, the Grand Duke of Lotisana. Though it was a political union, he was kind, loving, and patient, never making me feel inferior despite my inability to bear an heir due to an incurable illness. I believed I had found a true partner. But everything was a lie. I discovered too late that Carlos had been poisoning me. Every word, every touch, every promise was a deception. The man I trusted had been stealing my life away, all while pretending to be my savior. When my death came, it was not peaceful but brutal. My family was slaughtered, and my kingdom crumbled. I ended in misery, my life stolen by betrayal, but I could not rest. Somehow, I found a way to possess the body of a maid who looked exactly like me. My spirit, lost and confused, had escaped my tormentor’s grasp. And then, I saw him. Eric, my betrothed, the crown prince of an allied nation I once fought beside. For years, I believed him dead, lost in the chaos of war. But there he stood, alive. The past, full of promises and betrayals, flooded back. The man I once trusted was now a stranger. Fate had brought us together again, and I couldn’t escape the pull of our tangled history. Was this a chance for redemption, or another cruel twist of fate?

What breaks a mind.

Yeon-Jun is a dedicated barista at a quaint cafe operated by Sung-Hoon Cha, the son of the man who once saved Yeon-Jun's life. He grapples with selective mutism, a condition that emerged after the traumatic experience of witnessing his parents' tragic death. Although the details of his past have faded from his memory, his body retains the imprint of those painful events. It was during this darkest chapter of his life that Sung-Hoon's father discovered him alone and heartbroken, offering him shelter and a semblance of safety. Despite never having envisioned a future as a barista, Yeon-Jun made a solemn promise to Sung-Hoon's father on his deathbed—to forever stand by his side. This vow compelled Yeon-Jun to forsake his own aspirations and instead pursue a life marked by unrelenting work and perpetual anxiety. Conversely, Woo-San Kim is the affluent CEO of K&L Entertainment, a company steeped in legacy as he belongs to an illustrious lineage of chaebols, being an eighth-generation heir poised to inherit substantial assets from his grandfather. Like Yeon-Jun, Woo-San has also faced the grief of losing both parents to illness, which has led to a strained relationship with his controlling grandfather. The elder Kim holds steadfast to his authority, adamantly refusing to relinquish the company, opting instead to orchestrate a competition among Woo-San, his half-brother, and his cousin for the right to inherit the family fortune. Throughout his childhood, Woo-San has been accompanied by Hee-Jun Go, a devoted friend and secretary who was rescued by Woo-San's father. Hee-Jun, having been separated from his own family at a young age, appreciates the depth of loyalty and friendship. In a heartfelt gesture, Woo-San offers to help Hee-Jun locate his long-lost brother, during which he finds himself inexplicably drawn to Yeon-Jun at the café, captivated by the quiet strength and resilience hidden beneath Yeon-Jun's struggles. However, when Woo-San’s grandfather learns of his burgeoning feelings for Yeon-Jun, he delivers a menacing ultimatum: marry someone of his grandfather's choosing or face disinheritance. Feeling cornered with little left to lose, Woo-San contemplates capitulating to the marriage arrangement, all the while suspecting that his grandfather is orchestrating a more sinister plot that preys on Woo-San's unresolved trauma, compelling him to wrestle for his inheritance. As tensions rise within this power dynamic, Woo-San feels an undeniable connection to Yeon-Jun, yet finds that Yeon-Jun’s condition renders him unable to express his own feelings. Desperate to flee the confines of the forced marriage, Woo-San resolves to turn his grandfather's manipulative tactics against him. In this quest for autonomy, he uncovers unsettling truths that extend far beyond his own life, jeopardizing not only his future but also deeply affecting Hee-Jun, Sung-Hoon, and even his grandfather himself. Faced with this newfound knowledge—one he wishes he could unlearn—Woo-San must grapple with difficult decisions. Will he risk exposing his own vulnerabilities to protect Yeon-Jun? Will he succumb to his grandfather’s wishes to secure his inheritance, or will he forge a path driven by empathy and commitment to those who have become family to him? The weight of these revelations threatens to alter the course of their lives forever.

Exuberance is a tale about the cursed maiden known as Salem, who wanders the bleak world of Peruvia in search of either meaning or a swift end to her miserable existence. Along the way she encounters a strange race of alien creatures and is flung into an ancient conflict once fought by her mysterious mother. Now struggling with a strange and oppressive parasite found within her, Salem begins her descent into villainy as she attempts to free the world from its misery. She will find love and family on her path, as well as many threatening foes. But above all else Salem is bound to her mission. She must uncover and destroy the mysterious evil that plagues the world, even if it means becoming a sinister queen.

Lyra Stevens and Draziel Asheron—a mortal woman and the immortal demon god of the underworld—were never meant to be. Yet, they defied the laws of existence, forging a love so powerful it bound them to an unbreakable, merciless cycle. Every time they found happiness, Lyra died before her thirty-first birthday, only to be reborn with the memories of all her past lives. And each time, Draziel had to find her all over again. But after her 176th death, Draziel could bear it no longer. In a desperate bid to end their suffering, he struck a deal with his ruthless brother and sworn enemy, Zarek Asheron—the very being responsible for Lyra’s countless deaths. The terms were simple: Lyra would never die again… in exchange for Draziel’s life. Unwilling to let fate steal her love, Lyra did the unthinkable—she stole Draziel’s power and hurled herself into the past, determined to rewrite their destiny. But the past is not as she remembers. Trapped in an era where Draziel has never met her, she must make him fall in love with her all over again while unraveling the truth behind Zarek’s twisted schemes. With time running out and dark forces conspiring to keep them apart, Lyra faces the impossible: saving the man she loves, changing a doomed fate, and surviving a past where she was never meant to exist. But the universe has never been kind to them. And this time, it might be too late.

"“Serena, you are hereby exiled from the Silverstone Pack. You will remain exiled until the day you draw your last breath.” Serena, a Healer exiled from her pack for a crime she did not commit, accused of murdering her mate, the Pack Beta. The evidence against her was damning, warranting the harshest punishment: death. However, an oath between her father and the Alpha of her pack spared her life. Instead, she was cast into the wilderness, cursed to live as a rogue until the day she dies. Life as a rogue was treacherous, seeing the next sunrise was never promised. One fateful day, Serena stumbled upon injured strangers and saved their lives. In return for her kindness, she was granted asylum in Ironshade, the strongest Western Pack. Haunted by the loss of her first mate, Serena is determined to live in secrecy, until she discovers she has yet another fated mate. Her new mate is none other than Darius, the stoic Alpha of Ironshade burdened by the dark legacy of his father. The Ironshade Pack is on the brink of collapse, plagued by a mysterious curse. Serena’s arrival may hold the key to its salvation...or its ruin. As tensions rise, Serena and Darius find themselves drawn together with an undeniable bond. Together, they must confront buried secrets, face their deepest fears, and decide if their second chance at love is worth risking everything. "When the shadow of the Thorn bleeds into the light, And the wolf who carries death finds her second life, The moon will bless the broken bond, And the cursed will find peace at dawn."

"Samantha," he murmured, pulling back just enough to look into my eyes. "What are we doing?" "Item seven.." I whispered, trying for lightness but hearing the tremor in my voice. "Crossing it off the list." ~ Fresh out of high school, Samantha knows two truths: she's madly in love with her best friend Rafael, and she'll never live to see him graduate college. So she creates a bucket list, determined to experience everything life offers, especially the taste of his kiss, before her secret claims her last breath. But time is quickly running out.... will she make it out alive?

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