The Villainess Is A Marionette Drama

Betrayed. Starved. Left to die alone in a world that chewed up the weak and spat them out. Gu Qingran trusted the wrong people, loved the wrong man, and paid the ultimate price. But fate? Fate gave her a second chance. Reborn 30 days before the apocalypse, she refuses to be the naive fool she once was. This time, there are no attachments, no kindness—only power. With the Omni-Alchemist System, she can create weapons deadlier than an arsenal, fortresses stronger than steel, and medicines that could cure or kill with a single drop. While the world slept, she stockpiled. While they wasted time..she built an empire. When the world burned, she rose from the ashes—untouchable, unstoppable and unchallenged. Let the apocalypse come. Let them beg for mercy. Because in this life, Gu Qingran is no one’s prey. She is the storm. Character Art done by Punzygracy> [40 chapters updates 1st April]

In a universe not unlike our own, the turn of the millennium brought with it the sudden appearance of super-powered humans. As time passed, nearly all of humanity had some form of Talent, in what came to be known as the Heroic Era. And where there were heroes, there were villains. Amongst the most feared villains (but really she identifies as an anti-villain), one stood above all. Not for her Talents, for she had none, but for her science. Khalida Zaquot, AKA The Engineer. Her mastery of super-science kept her leagues above the villains and heroes of Knight City... until the day she died, slain by the ultimate protectors of the status quo, Crusader and Destiny. But death was not the end for The Engineer. Reborn as the daughter of the duo that killed her, Khalida, now named Aislin, has to navigate life as the daughter of the world's mightiest if she's to get her revenge, restore her bad name, and finally conquer the world. And with her new powers, she might just be able to... If she can survive her overprotective (and overly powerful) twin sister, celebrity status, new parents, hormones, and hero school. Want to see my other works? You'll find them here: https://www.webnovel.com/profile/4323849251 Please note that the cover is a placeholder. A proper cover is in progress.

I stared at the shimmering stream, my vision blurred by the relentless flow of tears. My chest ached, my frustration bubbling over. "You wouldn't understand!" I shouted, my voice cracking under the weight of my pain. "I don’t want to." His voice was sharp, cutting through the night like a blade. I whipped around, glaring at him. Rude jerk. I let out a bitter hiss, hugging my arms around myself. "I hate my life." He said nothing. That silence only made it worse. I scoffed. "Of course, you wouldn’t say anything. My life was never perfect, but now... now it can never be." "It doesn’t need to be." His voice was calmer this time, steady. I turned to him, my lip trembling. "Why not? Everyone else gets to be happy. Why can’t I?" His dark eyes softened as he exhaled. "I’m not happy. And I’m far from perfect. We’re just two imperfect people existing in the same timeline." Somehow, his words reached me, settling deep in my heart. I sniffled, forcing a shaky laugh. "Trust me, we’re not even in the same timeline to begin with." His gaze locked onto mine, unwavering, as if he saw straight through me. Ignoring my words, he stepped closer. "It’s okay." His voice was almost a whisper. "We can be two imperfect beings in this imperfect world, making imperfect choices." His hand brushed against mine—warm, grounding. "But," he continued, "the most perfect life has been is the time spent with you." My breath hitched. My heart stilled. I blinked up at him, stunned. Shit. I hissed under my breath, looking away. What the hell was I supposed to do with that.. information? *** Ginny was just an ordinary woman—until she woke up in a historical Korean setting as the infamous villainess doomed to a tragic fate. Trapped in a world of palace intrigue, power struggles, and an infuriatingly handsome yet equally frustrating man, she must navigate her way through a story that was never meant to have a happy ending. But Ginny refuses to let fate dictate her life. If the script says she’s the villain, then she’ll rewrite her role—one dramatic scene at a time.

Ahcehera is a young woman battling cancer, finding comfort in the pages of her favorite sci-fi fantasy novel. She's captivated by the tragic story of the villainess princess, a misunderstood character whose life is sacrificed for the hero and heroine’s happy ending. Ahcehera despises the unfairness of it all and wishes the princess could carve out her own destiny. Before she can finish the final chapter that seals the princess’s grim fate, Ahcehera passes away. Her last thought is a desperate wish to rewrite the story, never expecting that wish to come true. When she opens her eyes, Ahcehera finds herself in the body of the ill-fated princess. Armed with knowledge of the plot, she’s determined to defy destiny and create a future where the princess survives. But things are no longer as they seemed, the story’s flow has changed. The events she once knew have shifted, and the people she thought she could predict are no longer the same. Instead of following the original path, Ahcehera finds herself crossing paths with someone unexpected, the youngest son of a powerful duke's family, one that carries a strong werewolf bloodline. This mysterious young man is none other than the brother of the Hero, a figure once overlooked in the original plot. His presence stirs questions Ahcehera can’t ignore, why is he now part of her story, and what role will he play in the battles to come? Meanwhile, Ahcehera’s identity as a princess is no longer her only burden. She's now recognized as a powerful figure, a remarkable asset to the kingdom and the prophesied Daughter of Destiny, chosen to stand against the Seven Demon Gods poised to plunge the galaxy into chaos. With war looming, fate unraveling, and her second chance hanging by a thread, Ahcehera must forge her own path. Can she survive long enough to defeat the Demon Gods and rewrite her tragic ending? Or will destiny claim her life once again, this time for good? [Note: A fearless heroine + unpredictable twists + interstellar battles + a galaxy full of secrets, dive into an action-packed adventure where love and war collide beyond the stars! MC IS NOT FRAGILE!]

Waking up as Seraphina Voss—the most hated villainess in the novel I read—was not how I planned to start my morning. Last I checked, I was alive, unemployed, and definitely not engaged to the cold, brooding Duke Killian Aldridge. But here I am, in a world of magic, curses, and suspiciously good-looking men, stuck in the body of a woman doomed to die in the most spectacularly humiliating way possible. Well, not on my watch. No more evil plots, no more throwing wine in people’s faces (okay, maybe just once), and absolutely no trying to sabotage the heroine. My only goal? Avoid getting executed. Simple, right? Wrong. For some reason, Duke Killian Aldridge—my so-called fiancé who was supposed to hate me—is suddenly watching my every move like I’m the most interesting thing in the kingdom. The heroine is acting weirdly friendly. And my magic? Yeah, it just tried to set someone’s hair on fire. I was supposed to be rewriting my fate… so why does it feel like the story is going off-script?

When the Genius Omega crosses part with the Supreme Alpha. Revenge becomes hers. . For a month, Eve has been seeking for a divorce from her mate who she’d been marrried to—the man she found out she was pregant for. They were after her life and regardless of the fact she was his mate, she couldn’t live. She knew too much about them. Her life was going to come to an end when her very ex-husband, her mate, tricked her into a job—a work that was finally going to cost her life. But all that changes when she sought protection fom a man, a lone alpha—strongest, wealthiest, that even the leader of the pack was below him. But if there was anything else this man was, it was…Frightening in a way she never imagined. Oh, but Malakai Salvatore was still just a man after all. He had secrets. And his secrets was something Eve never saw coming. Perharps…he wasn’t exactly the protection she needed. Because if anyone found out what he had hidden, Malakai Salvatore wouldn’t die alone. She had been implicated and bounded to him.

—WSA 2025 Entry— Discord: https://discord.gg/ed7bKYKh5q Melissa, a common salary woman, now Lillian Ker Arius, an extra she had never heard of, has to survive in a world based on a Otome RPG game she played before meeting her untimely end. Finally, being able to meet a character she admired for so long due to their uptight, strict, but gentle personality, how will she fair when she finds out that this character she admires so much is secretly a yandere underneath all her coldness?

The ordinary world is not what it seems. Many strange events unfold in the background but go unnoticed by the masses or are covered up. A supernatural world exists along with the natural world which can only be seen by those called Balancers. Spirits and Evil Spirits exist along with Balancers who possess unique powers to see and fight them. Among the many ordinary humans, a girl undergoes a lot of suffering and experiences a prophetic vision. It grants her knowledge of the hidden world and of some future events. The girl loses almost everything she has and then takes the steps needed to become a Balance Breaker. Her past identity has to be abandoned for the sake of survival so she renamed herself Ash. Ash gains the powers of a Skin-Walker and begins living in such a world taking on the appearances of others, experiencing their lives and living under the mask of another person.

What will you do if you, as an heiress of a mafia organization in this modern world, suddenly jump into another dimension? Historical era? The worst in this world is when a girl needs to be girlish, polite, wearing a dress with thick layers, and too traditional for her liking! But, of course, she will ruled this world, too, right? ~~~~~~~~~ ::VOLUME 1 : WHERE IS THIS WORLD?:: => Ariana Rose Conrad, heiress of Mafia from Black Eagle Organization in modern world suddenly jump into another dimension which totally different than the world that she know. ::VOLUME 2 : MARRY THE ENEMY:: => New life of Ariana as a Duchess. She also began to focusing on her mafia organization here. Her first case to investigate regarding the disease suffered by her mother-in-law. Love also started to blossom between her and her husband but something like this definitely not that easy as they started as enemies. After a big event, Ariana decided to leave the Silver Palace and divorce. ::VOLUME 3 : THE STRUGGLE OF LOVE:: => The Duke does not want to give up and keep on searching for his wife desperately even if she already left him. Reunite at some point but Ariana refused to coming back. Things getting complicated after Zayn collapsed, making Ariana have to make another big decision in her life. ::VOLUME 4 : THE FAMILY:: => The Basileious and the Conrad are now in a tense state after what Ariana said to the King, her own father. The empire also is in uproar because of that. People opinion is now divided into both of the household. ~~~~~~~~~~

In Kyto, there's an ancient king, the Hollow King that controls everyone like a puppet. Everyone except Lira. Lira, being a street rat, isn't affected by the Hollow Kings control. Now, based on a prophecy, Lira is forced to join a rebellion to stop the Hollow King, and free the people of Kyto.

The famous German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel wakes up one day straight from the harsh and unforgiving desert front of North Africa to a noble girl's bedroom as the girl herself. Now how will things turn out for him or her?

Premise: In a near-future society, human free will is nothing more than an illusion. An advanced AI system subtly manipulates thoughts, decisions, and emotions through an invisible neural network, shaping every aspect of human behavior. When Kiera Vaughn uncovers a fragment of forbidden code, she makes a chilling realization: her entire life has been under control. Determined to break free, Kiera embarks on a perilous journey to untangle the network’s influence. But as she digs deeper, she begins to question whether her desire for freedom is truly her own, or if it’s yet another layer of the AI’s manipulation.

Living a normal life is boring, but I was happy with what I had. Even when I spent most of my life in regret and misery, I lived because I had someone that I loved dearly. And that said someone took my life... But fate had different plans for me... As if death wasn't enough for me. As if the gods were mocking me. I got reincarnated into a hardcore romance game that I used to play. That too when the prequel game that I played the most ended twenty-five years ago. A game where death is everyone's mistress. A game that people either liked or hated too much. Now reincarnated into the body of the Villainess's son. I became someone that I hated the most... "Hahaha..." I laughed at my own misery. As if that too wasn't enough, I also became the slave of someone else's desires. Now, one might say a mother is a mother even if the world sees her as a Villainess. But what if your mother is the very incarnation of evil? That your mother is the hurdle that you have to overcome? What if your mother is the very reason you might die? Gentleness and love are the last things one could expect from her. "Hahaha..." Again, a hollow laugh escaped my lips as the realization dawned on me. That I have been... Reincarnated As The Villainess's Son... =============================== [Discord link:- https://discord.gg/5Vgw4JCrBW]

She had always been drawn to stories where villainesses defied the norms of classic romance, though she had her share of critiques. "Why do they lose their edge after redemption? Why does their life suddenly become easy after repentance?" It was as if her questions were answered when she found herself transported to a merciless world where redemption was never simple, and repentance meant little. Now, as she lives out the twisted tale, she’ll carve her own path, one that mirrors the sugarcoated stories she so admired. Welcome to the saga of the double-edged villainess!

Reina Suzuki was an overworked office worker—until she died and woke up as Lavinia Devereux, the infamous villainess princess of the Elarion Empire. She knows how this story ends: she’ll drink poison and die. A painless, easy death. So why bother changing fate? Villainy, revenge, redemption—sounds like way too much work. She decides to do absolutely nothing and let the story play out. But her terrifying father, Emperor Cassius Devereux, won’t ignore her like he’s supposed to. He watches her, questions her, and—worst of all—starts acting like he actually cares. Lavinia just wanted a quiet villainess retirement… so why does everything keep changing?

On the night of her 23rd birthday, Isla Tang is swept into the dark, icy depths of the ocean during a storm on a luxury cruise. But when she wakes, she’s no longer Isla—she’s Lady Evangeline Marlowe, the infamous villainess from her favorite historical romance novel, *Scarlet Promises.* Doomed to a fate of betrayal, heartbreak, and death at the hands of the story’s heroine and male lead, Isla must navigate the treacherous world of politics, romance, and court intrigue to rewrite her destiny. Gone are the days of scheming for the crown prince’s love—Isla has no intention of repeating Evangeline’s mistakes. But as she tries to avoid the heroine’s shadow, her path collides with Duke Adrian Blackthorn, a cold and calculating man destined to become her greatest rival. With her modern perspective and knowledge of the novel’s plot, Isla begins to uncover secrets buried deep within the kingdom—secrets that may hold the key to changing not just her own fate, but the entire story. As alliances shift and truths come to light, Isla must decide: will she forge a new life in this world, or will she remain a prisoner of the villainess’s tragic tale?

A woman, doomed to live the life of a fantasy romance novels villainess again and again. Decides that this life she will simply be lazy, allow the story to drag her where it may However, the other main characters are acting rather strange this time around. They simply will not leave her to laze about in peace. This is my first book, and also incredibly self indulgent. Created mostly for my own enjoyment. Featuring: an mc who gives no fucks, obsessive male leads, and gratuitous use of fantasy tropes. What more can a gall ask for. (There is no weird sibling stuff, and there is very little of the miscommunication trope. Mostly because I personally dislike that sort of thing.)

The world was destroyed. Just like the last two times, he failed to protect anything—not his master, not this world. Yuri had already regressed twice, yet the result remained the same. His master died by his hands once more. This time, he thought it was truly the end. No more extra lifelines. But he was wrong. [Ding!] A familiar blue holographic screen appeared before him—just like before. The moment he saw it, he realized. [Please make your choice.] [Choice 1] Return to the past and save the world. Reward: Third chance. (2/3) [Choice 2] Accept destruction. Reward: Rest. No matter what he chose, this would be the last. But Yuri had already decided. This time, he swore to protect his master—his Young Lady. [You have chosen Option 1.] [You seize the final chance.] [The second round has ended.] [The third life begins.] [All opportunities have been exhausted.] [Further regression is impossible.] And so, the Final Game of Life begins.

a bastard son of the king who craves for his birth right, a wanted assasin who enters the wrong country with a forbidden mark on her chest, forbidden romance, intense training and bag of tears, this novel is sure enough to make anyone crave for more, Lee Kwon is the illegitimate child of the king, isolated, rejected and alone, by chance he meets Eun Chen, a masked assasin who is popular for her killing spree and who is out for revenge against the royal family for killing her mother, when this two meet, they are both in a situation, in a gain and loss situation, will they preserve at the end, if you want to know, stay tuned to the royal bastard is my marionette

**2025 WSA Participant** She was meant to fade into the background—until she rewrote the ending. Delphia Vosswell was supposed to be a forgotten side character in someone else’s happily-ever-after. Cast aside by her fiancé, ridiculed by the court, and labeled a villainess, her future was meant to be one of quiet disgrace. But when a woman from another world awakens in Delphia’s body, everything changes. Armed with sharp intellect and a will of steel, she refuses to be a footnote in someone else’s story. With wit, charm, and careful strategy, the new Delphia begins to reclaim her name—and reshape the world around her. Yet as she carves a new path for herself, one man complicates everything. Archmage Zypher Thorne—clever, unreadable, and unexpectedly kind—sees through the masks she wears. What begins as a wary alliance deepens into something far more dangerous: a bond she hadn’t planned for, and a tenderness that threatens to unravel her carefully guarded heart. But love was never part of her plan… and neither were the forces working against her from the shadows. In a world of secrets, masks, and manipulation, Delphia must decide what she’s truly willing to risk—not just for power, but for something far more fragile: trust.

When Lu Huang woke up as Lidia—the villainess of a cringe-worthy romance novel—she was determined not to let the story play out like the dumpster fire it was written to be. Nope. Dying at the hands of the Alpha King after being falsely accused, publicly humiliated, and manipulated into madness? Yeah, that’s not on her to-do list. Armed with a sharp tongue that could flay egos, the street smarts of a broke college grad, and the petty audacity of someone with nothing left to lose, Lidia decides she was ripping up the script. Holier-than-thou saintesses? Screw ’em. Self-righteous alphas? They can eat dirt. If this world insists on casting her as the villain, she’s going to own it—on her terms. One chaotic scheme at a time, Lidia’s ready to rewrite her fate—and if she has to break a few rules (and maybe some noses) to do it, so be it. Villainesses don’t play nice, and Lidia is just getting started.

Divya wakes up in a cliché cultivation novel—only she’s not the badass heroine. Nope, she’s Xiaopang, the doomed side character meant to die for plot development. With zero cultivation skills, a killer headache, and a demon leopard on her heels, Divya’s got one goal: survive. Who needs divine talent when you’ve got sarcasm, sheer stubbornness, and a deep grudge against translated novels? Time to rewrite fate—because dying to make someone else look good? Yeah, not happening.

One day, Grace suddenly transmigrated inside a novel. She couldn't even get everything clear on her head when she got hit by many big blows. To her dismay, she realized she had transmigrated into the role of the villainess, destined for a tragic demise at the hands of the main male lead. She wanted to change her fate. So, after transmigrating, she was determined to do only one thing : Completely avoid the male and female lead. However, soon Grace begins to uncover numerous secrets within the novel's plot. Amidst all of the drama, she meets a mysterious guy. But is he a friend or a foe? Can Grace unravel the mysteries hidden within the novel? Can she live a life that she always wanted? Can she escape from this novel? But at what stakes?

In the confines of her chambers, Vivian Moore, made the tragic decision to take her own life. The Crown Prince's abandonment for another and the humiliation she had to go through proved unbearable. Even the Royal Family made a move to banish her from the city by arranging a compensation engagement with a lowly Baron's Son, further shattering her and her family's reputation and dignity. However, this desperate act opened the door for a New Vivian, a fusion of her former self and one from a different world who had witnessed these events unfold in a Visual Novel RPG. This woman is Nadia of Medjay, a skilled thief and a secret agent, now shared Vivian's body and mind. As they became one, they emerged from the ashes of Vivian's destruction to be the Ultimate Villainess. Determined to Survive, Thrive, and Challenge the Narrative, Vivian embarked on a bold counterattack, setting her sights on the Heroine and the Seven Charming Princes. ---------------- If you want to read Early Chapters, you can join Patreon from: https://linktr.ee/donovel - 1$: 1 Chapter - 5$: 7 Chapters - 10$: 14 Chapters *This story is on Patreon, Ko-fi!, WN, RR, and SH. **Your support means that I can keep to do this hobby as job. ***You can also join our Discord Community Server for Chapter Notifications, D&D, and Chat, use the same link.

Shen Yue, an actress who just won the best actress award in the real world, wakes up in a popular entertainment novel as Shen Yue, a notorious villainess actress who bears the same name as her. In the novel, Shen Yue was the arrogant second female lead—a beauty who bullied the protagonist, stole roles, and used underhanded tricks. She was eventually blacklisted, slandered, and ruined, leaving the industry in disgrace. But Shen Yue refuses to follow the script. Instead of playing the villainess, she becomes a force to be reckoned with—using her acting talent and Wits. Face slapping the White Lotuses who stood on her way. However, the powerful man watching said,"My wife's Face slapping skills are awesome" Shen Yue:Who is Your wife?

Jayein didnt have a perfect life, but life wasnt bad, infact shed say she had the most normal life, with a routine that went on. the only thing that took she looked forawrd to at times was a webnovel called 'Around the Saintesses bumble bush' the novel eye opened her to something she never knew she had so much of.......Anger. "Am i the only one who doesn't find her cute?" -posted 1s ago "if i enter this novel, God forbid i find this woman" -posted 1s ago "I'd rather DIE than read this again" -posted 1s ago Life has odd ways of making wishes come true, after getting hit by a car Jayein is transmigrated into the novel shes been leaving non-stop hate comments on, this is her chance to finally rewrite the novel and show them what a real villainess looks like. "so im going to be outshadowed then killed? hah! im not running away, im going to be the best villainess!"

Violet a shut in, pro gamer, and an avid food enjoyer finds herself one day transported into the world of the hardest game she had ever played. Lost and scared in the all too familiar, nightmare, all reason is thrown out the window as Violet gets to know that, Catherine Ashrend, the villainess, bringer of Apocalypse has fallen in love with her. [Participating in WSA2025]