In the kingdom of Elantine, blessed by spirits, the protective power has waned since the previous Saintess died, prompting a kingdom-wide search for a new one. Agnes, a poor baron's daughter who lost her parents young, is uninterested in the search. She works hard as an apothecary to protect her younger brother and their title. Her peaceful life is thrown into chaos when her childhood companion, a flower spirit named Ripple, reveals she is the true "Beloved Child of the Spirit"! Worse, becoming the Saintess means she would be forced to marry the second prince and live confined in the grand temple. Unwilling to leave her brother, Agnes hits upon an idea: "If I marry someone else, I'll be safe!" Just then, her childhood friend, the elite knight Dicaldo, suddenly proposes: "Then I'll take you as my wife.
Through a political marriage, Raffy becomes the wife of Cyrus, the king's illegitimate son. However, her husband shows her no interest whatsoever. Instead, he keeps the saint Grace constantly at his side, leaving Raffy to endure her days in loneliness and humiliation. Then one day, Cyrus is poisoned to deathand Raffy is falsely accused of the crime and executed. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself back on the very first day of their marriage, two years earlier. "This time, I will survive." With that vow, Raffy plans to divorce Cyrus and flee. Yet the once-indifferent Cyrus is bewildered by her sudden change and gradually finds himself drawn to her. Eventually, the two spend a night together, and a faint spark of affection begins to grow within Raffy as well. But fearing that her heart will be betrayed once more, she carries out her escape. Just then, she discovers she is pregnantand resolves to protect the new life growing within her. Two and a half years later Having balanced both work and raising her child while waiting for the statute of limitations on her marriage to expire, Raffy suddenly comes face to face with Cyrus again. He now approaches her with an overwhelming, almost unrecognizable devotion. What kind of second ending awaits these two, whose story began with a loveless marriage?+
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Clarice, a young lady who was too capable, ended up being broken off from her engagement by the prince. Furthermore, instead of being a reward for her heroic military achievements in the war, she was handed over to a lower-ranking...
All my life I've always played a supporting role, and I thought that's where I'll always be…
Ah, the headstrong Charlotte Augusta? She really doesn’t seem like an Augusta at all. There’s a reason she still has no suitors even after three seasons in society. Charlotte Augusta, the third of the five sisters from the renowned Augusta family in British high society. Charlotte, who was treated like a black sheep among her beautiful sisters, causes a major scandal at a ball she attended—as usual—in search of a husband. And there, she meets a handsome man with a refined charm. Prince Leopold of the Kingdom of Holland, a handsome man visible only to Charlotte’s eyes, agrees to clean up the mess she made and help her find England’s finest suitor—in exchange for her help in locating his own body, the whereabouts of which are unknown. “Don’t worry, Lady. You won’t lose out on anything. As you help me, you’ll end up meeting every single one of England’s most eligible bachelors.” And so, as the two of them put their heads together every dawn when Leopold’s spirit awoke, the closer they got to their goal, the more confused they became by the feelings welling up toward each other…(Source: KakaoPage, translated)
Read manhwa I Know I Shouldn’t Do This with the Duke / 공작님과 이러면 안 되는 걸 알지만 “After a secret night with the Duke I’ve been pining for, he offered me a contract marriage.” Elin has been holding her ground despite the relentless bullying from her stepmother and stepsister. At a high-society ball, she crosses paths with her secret crush, Duke Dominic. While trying to look after a heavily intoxicated Dominic, Elin ends up spending an impulsive night with him. Meanwhile, Dominic, who is under pressure to marry to fulfill a high-stakes deal with the Crown Prince, is searching for the perfect candidate for a marriage of convenience. He sets his sights on Elin and makes her an offer she can’t refuse… but can she protect her heart in a business-only arrangement?
Read manhwa The Villainess is a Millionaire Solver / The Villainess Is a Millionaire Fixer / 악녀는 백만장자 해결사 I opened my eyes to find myself living as Aristina Bianca Rosen—the Empire’s most stunning woman and the cherished only daughter of its wealthiest Duke. At first, it felt like a perfect fantasy: beauty, status, and limitless luxury. But that illusion didn’t last long. I had become the Empire’s most notorious villainess… and to make things worse, I’d just barely survived an assassination attempt. I may still be alive, but whoever tried to kill me hasn’t given up—and they’re still out there, waiting for another chance. With Aristina’s terrible reputation, I’m surrounded by enemies on all sides. Anyone could be the culprit. Still, the biggest threats might be the three men who won’t stop getting involved in my life. The Crown Prince—kind and charming on the surface, yet hiding a chilling coldness beneath. The Second Prince—who never fails to pick a fight every time we meet. And the leader of the Holy Order—sharp-tongued, secretive, and far from saintly. I’m trying my best to avoid them all… So why do they keep becoming so obsessed with me..?!
Hye-in is a quiet, introspective high school senior. As an aspiring art major, she hones her skills in the art club. When a handsome new T.A. named Mr. Lee starts at the club, Hye-in’s curiosity awakens. Mr. Lee’s talented, popular and sensitive. So why on earth has he taken such an interest in her? In the complex world of high school, things are never how they appear. It all depends on how you look at them… Original Webtoon Official Translations: English, Japanese
Roza married Adrion, a man who once had a lover. On their wedding night, Adrion heartlessly said, "I've never seen such an ugly woman like you. What a turn-off." Hearing the words, Roza, who married the man solely out of obedience to her father, has no affection for him at all. Determined to break free from her father's control as soon as possible, Roza resolves to save money, divorce Adrion, and gain her own freedom. Meanwhile, Adrion gradually becomes attracted to Roza, who excels at house cleaning, cooking, childcare, farm work, sword technique and almost everything... With different thoughts on their minds, the fate of the young couple is quietly unfolding...
Collection of stories: Ane Imouto (姉妹), from Horror M, July 1997 Nerau Me (狙う目), from Horror M: Horror S, Volume 1 Stress (ストレス), from Horror M: Horror S, Volume 1 Densen (伝染), from Horror M: Horror & Splatter Ori (檻) Ryuutou no Umi (龍灯の海), from Horror M, August 1997 Inu no Neiro (犬の音色) // Tanko title: 犬の幼稚園, reason why title is different in ebook is unknown.
In this one-time deal, a dark adaptation of Snow White's story is portrayed. The evil stepmother is revived with an overpowering envy towards her daughter, Blanche. She hatches a lethal plan involving a poisoned apple to get rid of Blanche due to her malevolent emotions. Despite her yearning to lavish love and attention on her charming daughter, her husband always bars her way. On confronting her doubts, the stepmother threatens to visit her husband's bedroom that very night, even revealing her seductive lingerie. With a victorious smirk, she forcefully delivers a final blow and stands over him with a victorious air.