The Villains Favorite Is Me

EXCERPT: “How did you get past the guards and track me to my private residence?” Lucien asked Meret. “A magician never reveals her secrets.” “You’re not a magician. You’re a thief.” “That’s a bit rude.” She raised a brow. “I’m sure there are friendlier synonyms. Like…‘unauthorized relocation specialist’?” “Thief.” he repeated, deadpan. ****************** She stole from him but He doesn’t want the art back… he wants her. ~~ Meret Quinn is a professional thief, known for vanishing without a trace and never leaving behind more than a calling card that nobody has ever managed to trace. She steals high-value artifacts for the thrill, not the money. Trust is a weakness to her and love is a liability she left behind a long time ago. But her latest job puts her on the radar of Lucien Moretti, a mafia billionaire with a taste for control and a reputation for never letting anyone get away with crossing him. He was supposed to make her disappear. Instead, he took something she actually cared about — her dog, Cray Cray. A secret no one was ever supposed to know. Now, if she wants him back, she has to play his game. One house. One lie. One string of impossible missions designed to flush out his enemies. And one condition she never expected: she has to pose as his fiancée until the job is done. She hates every second. He enjoys every minute. But pretending to be wanted by a man like him starts to blur lines — especially when he whispers things in her ear… and means them. Neither of them is used to losing. But obsession doesn’t play fair. CONTENT WARNING: This story is strongly 18+. It delves into dark romance themes such as obsession, control, lust, and manipulation, with morally complex characters navigating dangerous desires. While this is a love story, reader discretion is advised.

Li Tian trusted the wrong people — and died with a knife in his chest, betrayed by his best friend and the woman he thought he loved. But death was only the beginning. He wakes up in a world of ancient clans, ruthless sects, and immortal cultivators — reborn as the disgraced heir of the once-mighty Li Clan. This time, there’s no room for loyalty or mercy. Bound to the mysterious Villain System, Li Tian’s only path to survival is to embrace what the world fears most: becoming the villain everyone whispers about in the dark. Every mission pushes him deeper into infamy — humiliating rivals, destroying geniuses, shattering clans from the inside out. One wrong move and the System will erase him completely. One moment of weakness and the vultures waiting in the shadows will tear him apart. But Li Tian isn’t the naive fool he once was. He’ll play the villain they fear — and he’ll make the entire cultivation world kneel for daring to betray him twice. Betrayal. Power. Revenge. A System that rewards cruelty. Read on if you dare — and watch the rise of the villain who refuses to die quietly.

Alex Jin was just another overworked nobody until a truck crash sent him into the body of Valerian Nightshade—the cold-blooded villain from a popular fantasy novel. Destined to die early as the stepping stone for the “hero,” Valerian was powerful, rich, and feared… but ultimately doomed. That is, until the Villain Evolution System activated. Now, every villainous act rewards Alex with unimaginable power. Crush a rival? +100 Strength. Manipulate a noble house? Unlock a rare bloodline. Kiss the heroine meant for the hero? Well... let’s just say the rewards aren’t all measured in stats. To survive, Alex must outwit plot armor, bend fate, and ascend to the throne of power in a world that expects him to lose. But the deeper he goes, the more he realizes—being the villain might be the only way to save this twisted world. This time, the villain won’t die early. He’ll rewrite the story, one ruthless step at a time.

A jaded gamer, fresh off beating the brutally challenging "The Villain's Path" and securing a massive cash prize, is abruptly thrust into the game's dark world. He wakes as Riko Ldenberg, a character destined for an early, violent death due to his inherent kindness and a lineage born from rape. But this new Riko is no longer the gentle soul; armed with a "Villain System" and complete knowledge of the game's many gruesome outcomes, he is determined to forge a new, formidable identity. His transformation begins immediately. Faced with a household of disdainful servants who exploit Riko's past leniency, he executes a swift and shocking display of power, shedding innocent blood to assert his absolute dominance. This brutal act is not just about control; it's the first step in his plan to amass power, wealth, and a harem, beginning with the loyal. Maid Lilly, whose respect for the original Riko earns her a place as his first conquest and future "alpha female." As he embraces his new villainous role, the protagonist plots to subvert every expected narrative, preparing for future encounters. With characters he once knew only as pixels, all while building a terrifying legacy of his own design.

They were sworn enemies, one born of moonlight, the other crowned in fire. Eirian, heir to the Moon Court and commander of the elven resistance has spent years clashing blades with the Demon King, who seeks to conquer his people. Kael, the feared ruler of the underworld, calls him a thorn. But when the world begins to fall apart, they are forced into an uneasy alliance. As they fight to survive, hatred gives way to something far more dangerous. Kael was never meant to care. Eirian was never meant to stay. So why does it feel like they belong to each other?

so, reincarnation huh? "a lot of good... a lot of bad... balanced karma." "good news you get one boon to bring with you to the next life. unfortunately for you though, you don't get to choose. totally random. ready?" join Apollo in his new life where through sheer luck (good or bad?) is raised by an all hungry, all dominant and all loving hivemind who will burn the galaxy just to see him smile. Hi, I hope you enjoy my novel. It is quite the slow burner so I hope you stick with it. https://discord.gg/uscKDXNxgj

«You’re mine, Daven… from the very beginning. Until the very end». When I woke up, I realized I’d been reborn inside the world of the novel my wife once wrote. Only this place isn’t the heroic tale of swords and demons she imagined. Here, the mad goddess who killed me keeps appearing in my dreams, laughing sweetly as she tears away everything I love… even my sanity. Every time I try to run, her voice reaches me: «If I can’t have you… I’ll destroy you». Now I’m trapped between shattered memories, a love turned to ashes, and the twisted obsession of a being who can devour it all. To make things worse, I’ve been reborn as the fiancé of the heroine… who absolutely despises me. Meanwhile, a saint watches me with eyes full of stars, whispering that I belong to her. What the hell is wrong with this world? In a place where love is as dangerous as destiny itself, can I ever break free from the chains of someone who swears they love me… or will I end up in their arms anyway, knowing that’s where death awaits?

On her birthday, Lydia’s body was overtaken by a spirit, and her soul was transported to another world. Awakening as the wife of Qhah-el, the fifth imperial prince, she found herself embroiled in a battle for the throne. While Qhah-el defends the borders, Lydia was supposed to improve the neglected province entrusted to them. However, the previous owner of the body neglected her job, leaving Lydia despised by the people. Armed with knowledge that could better the province, and blessed with a crappy system dependent on her husband’s affection, will Lydia choose to stay and turn the tides in her favor? Or will she execute her grand escape plan and forge a new path for herself?

#NoCP === English Original Title: "Holding the space chat group, the cannon fodder female supporting role ascended" (Note: Title adapted for tone and readability while preserving the story’s core themes.) === Wei Yunxi transmigrated into the novel she was reading—great, right? Wrong. She's now the tragic female supporting character who exists solely to prop up the flawless heroine, her half-sister Wei Yuqing. The original Yunxi handed over treasures, resources, and even her own cultivation, only to die horribly in the end. Nope. Not happening this time. Yunxi has a new motto: If it's mine, I'm keeping it. No more playing ATM for the heroine. Especially since Yuqing is the Heavenly Dao's Darling—blessed with insane luck. Try to steal her opportunities? The universe just hands her a better one. Oppose her? Heavenly lightning says bonk. But Yunxi isn't completely helpless. First, she snatches the mahogany plaque—her golden finger—right from under Yuqing's nose. Boom! Instant cheat code: a cross-dimensional chat group filled with overpowered allies from the apocalypse, interstellar world, and even the divine realm. Now, Yunxi can trade resources, scheme, and finally fight back. Too bad the heroine (and the male lead?) won't stop clinging to her. What part of "I'm not your personal loot box" do they not understand?

Villain System: Activated > Alignment: Chaotic Evil Objective: Obey the plot, serve the empire, die like a good villain. Yeah, no thanks. I woke up as Dorian Valen—sadistic noble, arsonist, war criminal, mid-tier villain with a face everyone wants to stab. The story wants me to beg for my life, cough up secrets, and die at sunrise so the hero can get a shiny new power-up. Been there, read that. But I'm not here to follow the script. I'm here to flip the table. I’ll expose the cracks in the empire, dismantle the hero’s halo, weaponize every trope, and corrupt the system that tried to cage me. And if I have to burn the world down to do it? Well… I’ve got the villain system. Might as well make it earn its name.

"Leave, you're free. Don't ever come back here again." She said, hoping he wouldn't return and she'll get to live Hael was shocked, "Are you abandoning me, My Lady?" Corvina Cory lived her first life like a typical villainess and the consequences of her actions were pretty obvious. She died at the hands of the person she was in love with. Yet she gets a second chance at her first life even though she didn't want it. She didn't want to face the man she was madly in love with again and she definitely didn't want to get killed again by him as well.

I’m a proud NEET who’s devoured every romance novel, manga, webtoon, and otome game out there. Just when I thought I’d conquered it all, a black bunny appeared in my dream. “Congrats! You’ve been chosen to help villains win across multiple worlds!” “Like a game?” “Uh . . . sure.” “Great, I’m in!” And just like that, I became an agent of the Villain System. Time to rewrite some happily-ever-afters—villain style. **[NOTE!]** This novel features multiple short arcs, each exploring different tropes such as ancient China, the modern world, beasts, werewolves, vampires, fantasy, school romance, idol groups—you name it! The twist? Each arc focuses on our MC making the villain (male) triumph over the male and female leads. The story is written primarily in 2nd and 3rd person POV for a dynamic and immersive experience. || Excerpt || [WARNING! MATURE Content Ahead!] “Then serve me . . . properly.” The command was both sensual and authoritative, and Xue Li’s pulse quickened under his intense gaze. The air between them grew heavy, her trembling hands faltering as she began to run the sponge across his chest, her touch featherlight against his scars. “Y-yes your majesty.” Han Feng leaned back slightly, watching her through half-lidded eyes, his expression unreadable. “Slower,” he murmured, his voice a low rumble that made her pulse skip. “You’re trembling,” he said, his voice velvet smooth, making her flinch. “I-It’s the steam, Your Majesty,” she stammered, though she knew it was a poor excuse. Han Feng chuckled softly, the sound deep and rich. “Hmm . . . Is that so? Then you have no problem cleaning my cock right?” Xue Li's eyes trembled, on the verge of tears, which seemed to please Han Feng. His smile grew wider as he urged her on. "Go on. You're going to serve me properly, aren't you?"

When Your Own Villains Fire You for Being Too Crazy Jax "The Mad Gambit" Thorne was the Abyss Syndicate's go-to guy for impossible schemes—until they decided he was literally too insane to keep alive. Now abandoned in a wasteland where even reality gives up, Jax discovers that being discarded by evil overlords is actually the ultimate career upgrade. Armed with a broken System that labels him "Too Crazy to Die", Jax turns survival into an art form of beautiful chaos. Because when life gives you exile, you make it everyone else's problem. The only thing more dangerous than a mad villain? A mad villain with nothing left to lose.

In a world ruled by superpowered heroes and twisted villains, I—Michael Sean—play the role of an E-rank student with a "pathetic" teleport ability at Hero Academy. But that’s the lie. I’m Unknown—the underground's most feared rising villain. The mastermind behind deadly missions. The man wanted by every hero council in the world. And yet… I’m surrounded by **beautiful, powerful, and dangerously naughty women— Each one a walking SSS+ bombshell. Each one hopelessly obsessed with me. --- Sarah – Hero Academy's top student. Cold on the surface, but beneath that ice is a girl begging to be dominated. She’s the daughter of one of the heros I am going to have revenge on… and also my girlfriend. Poison Ivy – My second-in-command in the villain syndicate. Twisted, toxic, and will literally kill anyone who tries to take her place in my bed. Electric Girl – Sarah’s wild best friend. She wants me... even if it means betraying her own team. And more to come… --- I’m not just building a harem. I’m building an empire. By day, I pretend to be shy, gloomy, harmless. By night, I’m the reason their thighs tremble and cities burn. But with every kiss… every touch… every moan… I’m getting closer to my true goal— > REVENGE. Because one of the hero who is a likely suspect of the one that killed my parents sits on the throne of justice… And his daughter calls me “darling.” --- Genres: Smut · Action · Romance · Villain MC · Reverse Morality · Harem · Academy · Superpowers · Psychological Tags: Yandere · Possessive Females · Dominant MC · Secret Identity · Betrayal · Public Innocence, Private Madness · Forbidden Romance · Revenge Plot · NSFW Scenes · 18+ --- Warning: This novel contains explicit scenes, morally gray characters, and women who don’t just fight crime… they beg for punishment.

After my death, I returned to the academy I was expelled from. Strangely, my friend’s female friends keep flirting with me.

“You ever get the feeling that your life wasn’t really yours? Yeah…I wish I was just paranoid.” I’m Noah. Not the chosen one and definitely not the villain. Just…some guy. At least, that’s what I thought until everything started. Until I realized my life had a script. A plot. A damn Author pulling the strings. Now? Every move I make feels like someone’s watching. I’ve got nobles trying to kill me, allies I can’t trust, and a future already written in ink. But here’s the thing— I’m not following the script anymore. Let the world burn, let the heroes rise and fall. I’m getting out. I’m breaking the story. And if the Author doesn’t like it? He might as well write my rage in the next chapter too~ —————— Pros: Avg Word Count per chapter before going premium = 1800 First 5 privileged Chps for 1 coin only. Cons: The premium chapters lock at chp 24. The pacing of the book is slow since I’m building the whole background and lore before everything gets revealed so if you can’t wait for the whole thing to peel out like layers of an onion, beware.

Ye Sang's five daddies were all villains wicked beyond redemption who were doing bad things in the world. Eventually, they were all killed by the male lead! And so, she had to hug onto their thighs tightly to prevent them from courting disasters and instead rise to the peak of their lives. Number one, the biggest influence in the business industry: "The weather's getting cold, it is time for the Duan family to be bankrupt." Number two, the smartest villain: "Imma teach that Duan guy a lesson today." Number three, a genius in the medical field: "I've reincarnated and will make him pay. " Number four, the god of Esports, and number five, the god of acting: "Today, only one shall fall and one shall stand." Their little ball silently hugged one of their thighs. Daddy, Sangsang hungry~ All the villains who were on their way to take revenge immediately thought,... screw that, I'm busy spending time with my daughter! And then, the entire City A found out that these five vicious and merciless villains weren't scared of anything but their daughter crying. Everyone who saw this thought,...wait, why does this scene look so strange? Why are all these great villains busy raising their daughter? All these villains who could cover the sky with their hands never thought that the cute daughter they raised could be stolen by the Duan family's little wolf!!! Duan Jinyan hugged the girl tightly in his arms, "Why are you running? Sangsang, call me brother and my everything will belong to you.

What would you do if you were a boy and you wake up from a party for your last day before having to move away. You walk to your bathroom to take a piss, but once you reach into your pants nothing was there. You let out a yell but what comes out is girly scream. You finally take a look in the mirror and you see that your hair is down to your back, your face is more feminine, you have two jugs in front of you, your butt is bigger,and now you have a V instead of a P. Well this is the life of Alex "Slasher" Gray. Weird nickname right, but it makes perfect sense when each girl you been with gets there heart ripped out of their chest from being heartbroken, but that all changes after a party for Alex's last day in Florida. However, the major serious questions are: How did this happen and...WHAT HAPPENS NOW?!? (An: This story is kind of a girl loving a girl type story. If you don't like these kind of things please don't read. Thank you)

Dearest Reader, this very story is one created for those who like stories. Mary is apparently reborn, despite not remembering her prior life. A voice is ringing inside her head, calling her the protagonist of the world. In the fantasy world she is living in from this point on, Mary is taking on a journey of emotions and magic. She is accompanied by a great number of people, most notably the seemingly omniscient voice which only she can hear. A meta-fictional story about stories, writing tropes and fiction itself.

Kael, the warrior chosen by prophecy, is terrified of fighting. His partner? A talking sword named Tharon, composed entirely of sarcasm and unshakable self-confidence. They have no interest in saving the world. If anything, the world seems hell-bent on killing them first. Absurd quests. A broken guild system. Emotionally unstable crops. What people call “adventuring” is, in reality, a daily struggle to barely survive the nightmare. Bound together by prophecy, a cowardly man and a venom-tongued sword. They clash constantly—but have no choice but to keep walking side by side. And step by step, they unknowingly inch closer to the heart of the world’s unraveling. A man haunted by the past. A sword that gave up on the future. Will their journey become someone’s hope? Or is it just a drawn-out spiral into failure? Either way, they keep messing things up—accidentally saving people’s lives, accidentally ruining someone’s master plan. Life is annoying like that. Tharon says: “You’re useless. But no weapon out there is better than me.” Kael thinks: “Did you really need to say that right now?” Still, they walk on. Begrudgingly. This is the story of a man who couldn’t become a hero, and the sword that gave up believing in them. A tragicomic tale of irony, despair, and just a flicker of hope. The kind that leaves you unsure whether to laugh or cry. “Become a hero? You’ve got the wrong guy. I can barely get out of bed in the morning.”

Who would have thought that your life could change just because you give a bad rating to a game? Kalandra just wanted to vent his frustration because of the disappointing ending of the game he played. He left scathing reviews and ratings, then intended to forget everything. However, fate says otherwise. When he opened his eyes, he was already in the body of Lucian Hale, aka Navien, the antagonist who died at the end of the main story game he played earlier. The Problem? He doesn't know any of the intricacies of this character other than the fact that Navien is the antagonist of the game. Now he has to survive in the game he plays and find a way to avoid a terrible ending by trying to avoid the main story, especially the protagonist! Cover credit:

She married a poor man to escape her powerful family. He married a stranger for money. Neither expected love. Neither knew their lives were about to change forever. Lianne Mwikali is a billionaire heiress hiding behind second-hand clothes and a broken heart. After being betrayed by her fiancé and forced into an arranged marriage by her cold, political family, she makes a desperate choice: marry a random man from the streets of Nairobi. Enter Brian Otieno, a jobless but kind-hearted hustler struggling to survive in Kibera. When a strange woman offers him a marriage contract — one year, no love, monthly payment — he signs, thinking it’s just business. But nothing is ever simple. As they navigate their fake marriage, emotions blur, secrets pile up, and Brian begins to suspect the quiet woman he lives with isn’t who she claims to be. When the truth comes out — that his “broke” wife is one of the richest and most powerful women in East Africa — will their contract survive? Or will love tear it apart?

Danna Woods is stepping into university life with big dreams and an even bigger heart—nothing’s gonna slow her down, not even the blazing sun or a wardrobe mishap. But her first day at Sunshine University quickly turns wild when she accidentally spills hot coffee on Garson, the dangerously handsome and notoriously cold son of a top businessman. Sparks fly in the worst way as their fiery clash instantly makes them the talk of campus. While Danna tries to keep her cool and prove she’s more than just a “small-headed girl,” Garson’s icy facade hints at deeper layers beneath his sharp tongue and expensive lifestyle. With bestie Natalia by her side and a mysterious professor stepping in when things get heated, Danna’s university journey is about to get way more complicated—and way more interesting—than she ever expected. Will these two opposites ever find common ground, or is their collision course just the start of an epic drama?

Woke up in the body of my side character, Lian Yu.. as a cucubine in my Royal romance novel.

Ketika semua orang mengagungkan Dewa Kemakmuran, Hiyori justru ingin menendangnya ke neraka. Gunung Kouzu, tempat suci di antara Desa Shinra dan Shinrei, dipercaya menjadi tempat tinggal Dewa Kemakmuran yang katanya sakti dan dihormati. Dewa itu menjadi kunci kemakmuran banyak orang, bahkan di luar kedua desa tersebut. Dewa itu adalah satu-satunya tempat penduduk desa meminta pertolongan. Namun, bagi Hiyori yang selalu diminta Tetua Desa untuk mengantarkan makanan dan buah-buahan sebagai persembahan ke kediaman dewa itu, Hiyori tahu satu fakta yang tidak diketahui siapa pun: Dewa itu genitnya minta ampun! Dia hobi gombal, suka melempar pujian tak pantas dengan wajah tak berdosa, dan punya kebiasaan menenggak bir seolah itu teh suci. Pokoknya, dia lebih mirip dewa genit dengan misi pribadi daripada figur surgawi yang bersinar tenang. Dan yang paling gila? Dia menyuruh Hiyori memanggilnya dengan sebutan 'Dewa Hymen', yaitu dewa perkawinan. Apa-apaan? Jadi, waktu pertama kali Hiyori naik gunung untuk mengantarkan persembahan, dia pulang dengan terbirit-birit. Bertemu dewa bukannya membuat dia merasa aman, dia justru takut akan menjadi korban kemesuman Dewa Hymen yang selanjutnya!

Keith Rovan, a crazy guy who got transmigrated inside a novel as an extra named Eric Jonas. In the novel, Eric was a child who never received any kind of love or affection from his family because of that, the struggle he had to face are numerous. However, the silent endurance of his hardship, slowly leads him to the edge of suicide as an escape from the cruel world. Who wants to live and die like that character, especially Keith who had an polar opposite character of weak Eric. So eventually, he decides to change the original plot. Not by acting as an angel, instead a devil who lives for his own desires without concerning anything. He never hesitates to dominate over others or eliminate the ones that dare to cross his path. However, his path dramatically leads him towards the future ultimate villain, Abaddon Mir. They are born enemies because of their families, rivals in name, but what crazier is… with time, the rivals are turning into toxic lovers.

WARNING: Mature Content. Winner of WPC #197 (Silver) The handmaiden's hurried footsteps can be heard in the hallway, followed by a loud slamming of the door. When we were finally left alone, Rin's calm voice can be heard, "I don't like that maid of yours, I will have to get you a new one within the week." I nodded, by this time I am used to having my handmaidens changed. He took the comb and started combing my hair, his dark eyes looking straight into my eyes, the sheer perfection of his face in contrast to my ever-plain-looking face. I looked away, I can't bear looking at it, it reminds me of the book that I'm in and how this is not a fairytale. He held me by the shoulders and asked in a cold voice, "Why do you look away? Is the idea of us still so intolerable for you?" I don't know how to answer him so I just nodded and bit my lower lip. He carried me to bed as he kissed my hair. Then, he laid me on the bed, his eyes boring through mine. "I hate that you are afraid of me, and that the idea of us is unacceptable to you. But right now, the only thing making you stay with me is fear of what I'd do if I lose you, I have no choice but to hold onto it. Forgive me Maru, I have no choice but to cherish the fear I have inflicted on you." He disrobed me, his calloused hands rough against my skin, feeling, touching, and leaving warmth where it landed. I winced every time his fingers land on a bruise, or on some of the fresh marks he placed there last night. "Do you want this?" he asked me as his fingers curled against my breasts, pinching one taut nipple after the other. I nodded, unable to deny under his skeptical gaze, I moaned in pleasure when his lips replaced his touch. His tongue licked on a pinkish bud and then sucked so very gently. "Tell me, any time you want me to stop, Maru. One word, that is all I need," he whispered and I blushed as I was reminded that I never stopped his assaults. I was powerless against my own needs, in the modern human world, it seems I am a submissive. And right here taking me in for another torturous night, is my dominant. I am married to Rin Saito, the most powerful monarch this world has ever seen, and I... I think I may have found my master in him. "Raise your hands for me, raise them above your head, and clasp them together," he whispered, his mouth barely an inch from my ear. I obliged, my body trembling from desire and fear combined, anticipating his next orders and feeling my body give in to his control. He took a silky rope he has been keeping on the drawers of the bedside table, and smiling, bounded up my wrists. "Tighter?" his sadistic smile made him a bit more benevolent in my eyes. I trembled from excitement as I nodded my head. He tightened my bind and leveled his head with mine, then he dipped his head, claiming my lips as I squirm helplessly against him. He opened my lips and slid his tongue inside my throat, my own saliva dripping down my neck. "Beautiful, my beautiful Maru," I heard him whisper as his hands continued to travel down, stroking and sliding gently down my skin until it reached my undergarments. "You shouldn't even bother with this, you know of my appetite. I told you not to wear them at night, my love, do you really want to be punished that badly?" I moaned, his lips curving in a proud smile. "I like it when you lose yourself in shameless pleasure. I like it when I can sully the princess and turn her into my queen," he claimed my lips more possessively.

[A whychose bl novel with multiple partners] #guideverse #nameverse #transmigration #villain # bl #blpoly #apocalypse #weaktostrong #academy #soulmates Two Souls, one body and a fate they refuse to accept-because even the villains dare to dream of love and salvation... — "Villains don't get happy endings," Eiden whispered softly, his eyes filled with tears. "Then I'll burn this world... until we get the ending that we deserve." I vowed to Eiden, the boy trapped inside his own body, watching as I rewrite his destiny. — Cursed by the cruelty of his old life, Killian awakens not in heaven, nor in hell—but in the broken body of the most hated villain of his favorite novel, Eiden Constello. Eiden was an Esper destined to die by beheading, alone and unloved all because he dared to try to kill the novel's heroine for the sake of his unrequited love for the novel's protagonist. But this world wasn't that simple. It contained soulmarks, espers and guides who sought to defeat monsters and clear gates, corrupted churches, and royal conspiracies entwined with broken families and hidden powers. Killian carries not only the memories of his past life but the secrets of the original villain, Eiden Constello, a misunderstood and mistreated boy whose soul still lingers within him, longing for love. The Church calls him the harbinger of ruin. The Royals fears his strange power. And the heroine hides her cunningness behind a sweet smile. They are all plotting something. Something that can bring the world to its doom. Marked by fourteen forbidden soulmarks, tied to men as broken, dangerous, and beautiful as he is—including a prince in disguise, a fallen knight, the Empire's fiercest commander, a loyal streetfighter and a ruthless guildmaster watching from the dark—Killian will rise. From exile to ruler. From discarded bastard son to the leader of the rebellion. From a lonely stray to the center of a fierce, tangled love deeper than any the world has ever seen. But when destiny burns and chaos rises, even gods may kneel before the abyss. And the boy they cast away will decide the fate of the world. __ "Rhydian's hand slid from my jaw to the nape of my neck, fingers threading through my thick black hair, pulling me closer until our bodies barely touched—electric, hungry, and intimate. His lips brushed against my ear, warm and soft, a breath of flame in the dark. "You are mine... my light in the endless night, the star I burn for. Not some shameless bitch who thinks the world is hers to play with." Every syllable was a promise, a dark caress that ignited something fierce and fragile inside. My chest tightened, the weight of those words grounding me as if the chaos inside could finally be stilled. The fire in my lover's eyes met the abyss in my own, and in that moment, the impossible balance between light and shadow was our silent vow. I felt cherished, claimed—not just as a flame or a shadow, but as something timeless, something worth fighting for. My pulse thundered in my veins, the abyss inside me stirring with a strange longing—to be consumed, to be held, to be claimed completely. The fire and the void tangled between us, fierce and unyielding, a perfect storm of desire and devotion. And in that moment, under the watchful gaze of shadows and stars, I knew I was no longer alone in the darkness."