Alternative Title: The Second Male Lead's POV (in an Otome World) ────────────────────────── SYNOPSIS: Starting a forbidden relationship with the duke's daughter was the most reckless thing Lucian had ever done in his life. And he was a professional when it came to recklessness. It backfired, horribly, in every possible way. He almost died, fled his homeland, and then almost died again, but here he was, not really learning. "So dumb," the devil voice in his head whispered in disdain, "How more idiotic can you get?" "As far as idiocy goes deep," Lucian answered, accepting the new path of his life, one that might cost him his sanity, "And it goes deep. And wide." Goal: get wealthy and powerful enough to afford more idiocy Current arsenal: blood, sweat, tears, and pure wits Start point: gardener End point: unknown Method: whatever works "I'm a good person," Lucian claimed, "The 'whatever works' should be changed to 'whatever works morally and sensibly' and 'unknown' to 'a glorious victory'." The devil voice in his head laughed so hard he felt it in his bones, shaking him like a puppet on a string. ────────────────────────── THE CHARACTERS DO NOT BEGIN AS YANDERE, BUT THEY WILL SLOWLY FALL DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE AS THE STORY PROGRESSES. REMEMBER, THEY ARE PEOPLE FIRST, STEREOTYPES SECOND. TAGS: #twistedMC #manipulativeMC #YANDERExYANDERE #NO-NTR #loyalMC #loyalFL #insaneFL #evilFL #forbidden-love #you-can't-f‎ix-her-FL #NO-SYSTEM #pirates #secret-organization-building #territorymanagement #obsessive-love #comedy #conspiracy #businessman #moneymaking #mystery #Adult #Mature #extra TRIGGER WARNINGS: ROMANCE, Lovers to Enemies to ???, toxic love, conscious grooming, unreliable narration, trauma, self-aware hypocrisy, narcissism, superior complex, emotional manipulation, abuse ─────────────────────────

Before you decide to read this story, I just want to say one thing... I wrote Duke Izek for my girlies. To show that the right man won't make you question if he loves you. He'll make you wonder how someone could love you that much. Story description: Seraphina Ravelle, the stepdaughter of Marquess Edric, grew up surrounded by luxury-but behind the mansion doors, cruelty ruled. Her mother, Isadora Ravelle, used her power to torment the Marquess's first daughter, Liora. Seraphina loved her sister dearly, yet she could never show it. Desperate to save Liora from their mother's abuse, Seraphina secretly forged a letter and sent a marriage proposal in her sister's name to the feared Grand Duke, Izek Viremont. But instead of accepting Liora... the Duke sent the proposal back-to Seraphina. Why would one of the most powerful men in the kingdom choose her? And what does the Duke truly want?

Lavanya was an ordinary college student from a middle-class family. Living alone in Bangalore, she found comfort in novels because reality had never given her the love and affection she longed for. Her favorite novel was The Possessive Rathores-the story of India's most powerful family, ruled by the feared and respected Vikram Rathore and his five extraordinary sons. Among all the characters, one stood out: Vanya Singh, the villainess everyone hated. But everything changes when a tragic accident ends Lavanya's life. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself inside the very novel she loved-and in the body of Vanya Singh. The problem? Vanya is destined for a miserable ending. Determined to survive, Lavanya decides to avoid the Rathores and stay away from the story's main plot. But fate has other plans. As secrets of the Rathore Mansion begin to unfold, she discovers that the family she feared is nothing like the novel described. Can she change Vanya's destiny? Can she uncover the truth behind Vanya's past? And when the powerful Rathores begin to care for her, will she finally find the family and love she always wished for? A tale of family, secrets, healing, and second chances, where the villainess gets the opportunity to rewrite her own story. Note : It is not like other stories where she behaves defferently and gradually hero falls for her . No definitely not for more information read the story.

She had to marry an unknown man because her father wanted nothing more than to lift his burdens. Her father's first wife's daughters were married off to very prestigious men but in her case, it was different though she never cared for that. she never wanted privilege or wealth. All she wanted was a man who will love her for who she was. This man was rather mysterious for her. On her way of living with her mysterious husband, she came to know many unknown facts about him. Can she handle this mysterious man and fall in love with him? ||..Every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday..|| [Started: 31st, July ,18]

In her past life, Sheng Xiaoyang was the discarded biological daughter of the wealthy Sheng family. Eager to please her cold parents and three cruel brothers, she endured their neglect while they showered the sweet, manipulative adopted sister, Gu Ruoruo, with love. Xiaoyang's desperation for affection eventually led to her tragic, lonely death. Now, she is back. Reborn into her eighteen-year-old self on the very day she was brought back to the Sheng mansion, Xiaoyang is no longer looking for love. She is completely numb. While her family ignores her and her brothers plot petty pranks, Xiaoyang quietly opens her laptop at night. Armed with five years of future knowledge, she begins building a shadow empire that will eventually control the city's economy. They thought she was a penniless, useless country girl. They told her she would beg on her knees if they kicked her out. But when the Sheng family faces total bankruptcy, they go to beg the city's mysterious, untouchable billionaire mogul for a lifeline-only to find Xiaoyang sitting in the CEO's chair. "You want a bailout? Security, throw these strangers out."

Kidnapped at ten and sold into a life of abuse, Lin Yue grows up believing pain is all she deserves. After being forced into a cruel marriage and suddenly widowed, she is thrown out with nothing and struggles to survive alone in the city. One night, while escaping an attempted assault, she accidentally saves the life of Gu Chenghan-a powerful widowed businessman with two sons and a heart buried in grief. As Lin Yue slowly becomes part of their broken family, buried traumas, painful secrets, and unexpected love begin changing all of them. But for a woman taught that happiness never lasts... can Lin Yue really believe she's finally safe? (I cried a lot while writing this story - SellyDMelly 🥹)

A story of a soldier that became an empress with a totally different authority and lifestyle

Ji Yan discovers that after his wife - who once hated him so much she wished him dead - wakes up from a car accident with no memory and a completely different personality... When he goes to work: "Honey, let me change your shoes. Don't move." When he eats: "Honey, I made your favorite dishes. You've worked so hard, you need to eat well." When he comes home: "Honey, you've been busy all day. Let me massage your shoulders and soak your feet." Ji Yan: "..." Tang Tang was pushed into a pond by her jealous legitimate elder sister. She thought she was about to reunite with her late mother underground. Who knew that when she woke up, she would be in a strange place? But happily, she now has an incredibly handsome husband and an adorable son. Most importantly, her husband is wonderful - a great hero who protects their country and family. Not only does he work hard every day to support her and their son, but he also only has her as his wife, without any concubines or maidservants. Tang Tang decides she will be a good wife who listens to her husband, takes good care of him, and becomes a virtuous mother. Her wet nurse will never have to worry about her not being able to get married again! A sweet, simple, husband-doting wife vs. a cool, quiet, tough military husband

THIS STORY IS JUST FOR FUN...JUST FOR LAUGHING AND RELAXING "One day, I'll run away..." she declared dramatically, stuffing a spoonful of boiled spinach into her mouth like it was poison. "Far... far away. To the Himalayas." Bhargav didn't even look up from the medical reports in his hand. "Try it," he said coolly. "And you'll learn what consequences look like." Aruni narrowed her eyes. "Fine. But when I escape, who will you force-feed these horrible vegetables to?" Silence. Then she pointed an accusing finger at him. "Actually... if you make me stay here against my will, I'll take revenge." That finally earned his attention. "Revenge?" A wicked smile spread across her face. "I'll marry you." Bhargav froze. "And then," she continued cheerfully, "for the rest of eternity, I'll make you eat boiled vegetables, drink spinach juice, and follow every single health rule you tortured me with." She gasped dramatically. "No sweets. No junk food. No mercy." For the first time in years, the feared head of the Gangadhar family looked genuinely alarmed. Aruni folded her arms triumphantly. "So think carefully, Bhargav sir." "Let me run away now..." "Or spend the rest of your life being force-fed healthy food by me." He stared at the girl who had turned his carefully controlled world into absolute chaos. Then, slowly, dangerously, he smiled. "Run away if you can, Aruni." "Because if I catch you..." He stepped closer. "You'll be drinking spinach juice beside me for the rest of eternity." And for some reason... the thought didn't sound nearly as terrifying anymore.

Among Elder Parker's eight grandchildren, Anamika was his favorite. Not only was she the daughter of his adopted son, but she was also the only grandchild interested in his medicinal practices, though she dreamed of modernizing them as a doctor someday. Wanting the best for her, Elder Parker arranged her marriage to the grandson of Elder Edmond Quinn-a powerful man whose life he once saved after nursing him back to health following an ambush. Refusing to accept money as gratitude, Elder Parker instead agreed to a marriage alliance between Anamika and Elder Edmond's first grandson. He also made sure to secure Anamika's dream of attending medical school before his death. But after Elder Parker passed away, the young man engaged to Anamika arrived demanding the marriage be canceled. To him, she was nothing more than a gold digger trying to benefit from a family she did not belong to. Before she could even meet her groom, Anamika became known throughout the village as the rejected bride, thanks to her grandmother, who spread the news everywhere. Her father's reputation was destroyed overnight. Returning from medical school, Anamika found her mother and siblings suffering under her grandmother's cruelty, treated like servants after her grandfather's death. Furious, she fought back against everyone who mistreated her family before taking them away from the village. Eight years later, the Lamuel family has built a new life in the city. It has also been ten years since her engagement was dissolved. Now fate plays its cruel game again. The brilliant neurosurgeon whom Elder Edmond is willing to sacrifice half his wealth to save his second grandson... turns out to be the very bride his first grandson once rejected.