In humanity's darkest hour, overrun by monsters, twelve heroes emerged as saviors. But there was another, the true hero: the thirteenth, the strongest of them all despite carrying numerous disadvantages. Though he was known to have sacrificed himself in the final battle to save his comrades, the reality was harsher. Betrayed by those he fought beside, he was imprisoned in the Tower, his achievements deprived from him. Meanwhile, his twelve former allies relished in their newfound fame and fortune, built upon the achievements that were supposed to be his. Twenty years later, the thirteenth hero returned, disrupting the peaceful lives of his former friends. All Rights Reserved Written by SAN.G. ⓒ SAN.G, Wuxiaworld, NaughtyOtter / BIFROST 2021

When Gyeoul Yoon's life ends at the hands of her alcoholic father, she's honestly relieved; her life was just that miserable. But, to her dismay, she somehow wakes up as Mabel, the princess of the Ermâneau Empire and beloved daughter of Emperor Estevan. As if that wasn't enough, an oracle proclaimed that Mabel is destined to save the world from doom, causing her father to make her the ruler of the empire on her first birthday. In order to fight this unwanted fate, Mabel vows to get herself dethroned, though her schemes only earn her a reputation as a genius emperor and a growing group of allies. Slowly, she learns to accept the love of her family and friends, and vows to follow her destiny. Can Mabel really protect the world she now cherishes? WARNING: This story contains depictions of abuse, the trauma of children, and substance abuse that may be upsetting to some readers. Anyone dealing with substance abuse should seek professional medical attention. Reader discretion is advised. All Rights Reserved Written by Lee Huin.

Lady Lariette Blanche has led a sheltered life, but one visit to the physician changes everything when she is told that she has three months left to live. Though devastated at first, she decides she'll leave this world without regret and writes up a bucket list. First, bid farewell to the fiance whom the family has arranged for a marriage of convenience. Second, begin a whirlwind romance with the infamous and handsome Duke Asrahan Kandel. Little did she know that the diagnosis was wrong! Could she return to her old life? What will become of her new one? All Rights Reserved Written by Ari Cho.

In a land of magical spirits and northern lights, two wounded souls find rest and healing in each other. Rieta Tristi has known nothing but hardship: her husband died of the plague, her young daughter was stolen away by slave traders, and now the cruel Lord Casarius, who had long coveted Rieta as a mistress, has ordered on his deathbed that she be buried alive with him. Her heart already shattered by grief, Rieta has little will to resist her grim fate-until the womanizing tyrant of the north, Archduke Killian Axias, suddenly appears and whisks her away. To Rieta's surprise, the cold and ruthless archduke turns out to be not only sympathetic, but deeply thoughtful and caring. As the leaves change and temperatures drop, Rieta warms up to her unexpected savior, who has been grieving a loss of his own. WARNING: This story contains content that may not be suitable for some readers. All Rights Reserved Written by Dalsaeowl.

Twenty-nine-year-old spinster Laura Pendleton is known to be a talented matchmaker in London society. When she's asked to find a wife for the eligible bachelor Ian Dalton, she believes it will be an easy task-until she meets the gorgeous yet blunt and aloof Mr. Dalton in person. Although Miss Pendleton introduces him to several beautiful young ladies, the cynical Mr. Dalton appears to have eyes only for his matchmaker. But Miss Pendleton has no interest in marriage, especially not to such a wealthy nobleman, due to her shameful past. Instead, Miss Pendleton makes arrangements to become a governess and thereby escape her abusive uncle on her own. But Mr. Dalton is nothing if not persistent. When Miss Pendleton faces unexpected troubles, he offers her the governess position for his young nephews in order to get closer to her. Mr. Dalton's love, bordering obsession, for Miss Pendleton means that he won't give up until he can convince her to become his-despite all that is at stake. All Rights Reserved Written by Yu Hyemin.

When Pereshati Zahardt's father passes away, he leaves his entire fortune to her. Outraged and consumed with greed, her evil stepmother and stepsister conspire with Pereshati's lover to murder her and steal her inheritance. Mysteriously, Pereshati comes back to life and travels back in time before her death. To protect herself while plotting her revenge, Pereshati enters into an unlikely marriage with Therdeo Lapileon, a handsome grand duke and the head of the extremely powerful and notorious Lapileon family. But not long into their union, Pereshati discovers that the Lapileons are hiding a terrifying family secret. Now she must keep her guard up on all sides as she walks on thin ice between the Lapileon family and her own-while also ensuring her thirst for revenge will not go unquenched. WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence, gore, and death that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. All Rights Reserved Written by Han Yoon seol.

Karloi Croitan has one rule: never trust a Deluah. Ever since his childhood, Duke Deluah has murdered the royal family one by one through devious schemes. So when the duke's daughter, Evonne, becomes the queen, Karloi wants nothing more than for her to disappear from his life. But as he learns more about his queen and her suspicious past, he begins to realize Evonne might not be who he thinks she is. And as much as Karloi despises his wife, Evonne can't bring herself to loathe him-but she also has to play the part of her father's puppet in order to survive. Can this seemingly ill-matched king and queen work through a maze of secrets, schemes, and sorcery to find their way to each other? WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence, gore, and suicide that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. It's important to get help if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide. There are crisis lines available worldwide, learn about the one in your region. All Rights Reserved Written by JINSEO.

When a side character ends up in bed with the male lead, can everyone still live happily ever after? When an ordinary college student wakes up as Ripley de Liverpool, a minor character in a romance novel, she's more than happy to live the luxurious life of a noble extra and watch her favorite book play out before her eyes. But after an innocent, drunken one-night stand gone wrong, Ripley finds herself locked in a precarious game of romance with Duke Zeronis de Inglid, the dangerously handsome and obsessive male lead. Anxious to steer the plot back on track, Ripley befriends the original protagonist Etoile and tries to recreate the novel's ending by force. Unfortunately, the novel's scheming villainess, Rose, and exceedingly attractive second male lead, Wright-not to mention the possessive duke himself-aren't going to let Ripley change the story so easily! Can Ripley convince the original protagonists that they're meant to be? Or is that really how Ripley wants the story to end? All Rights Reserved Written by Hwang DoTol.

Herth Velu Sant is a war hero who ended the Fifteen Year War. After suffering a tragic loss, he feigns death and adopts the life of a wandering traveler. He thought he would become numb to the sadness over time, but the unveiled truth forces him to face battles again. His sadness turns to rage, and his sense of loss turns to a desire for vengeance. The giant, who abandoned his name, makes his way through the world again. WARNING: This story contains content that may not be suitable for some readers. All Rights Reserved Written by Wise Dragon.

By day, Ji-an Ha is an unassuming high school teacher-but by night, she's South Korea's top horror novelist writing runaway bestsellers of the Endless Night series. But behind her tough-sounding pen name, Ed Scar, Ji-an is actually a coward who is constantly scared by everything. Her worst fears come true when a used keyboard that she orders online somehow brings everything she writes to life, including her own original character Hades, an unhinged serial killer who ruthlessly hunts down criminals. Ji-an's only hope for survival is to make Hades love her. Can Ji-an escape her own horror novel before Hades kills her-or before she falls in love with him for real? All Rights Reserved Written by Kim Boram.