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For Olivia Madeleine, illegitimate daughter of a duke, her only hope of a better life away from her cold-hearted family is her betrothal to arrogant crown prince Leoford Franz. When the revelation of his tryst with another debutante comes as an unsurprising wake-up call, she has no choice but to barter for her freedom with Edwin Lowell Vikander, the ruthless, war-hardened Grand Duke of the north. As her dangerous dance with Edwin begins, Olivia seeks to leave her former fiancé with the coldest gift that vengeance can impart… A heart made bitter with regret.

“A love life? Give me a break.” A complete non-believer when it comes to romance, Eunho is focused on climbing the ladder at work. Smart with excellent social skills to boot, both her bosses and clients love her. But when a new hire suddenly appears in front of her and an old first love start to shake things up again, she can’t help but waver.

Trapped inside the world of "Praesepe in a Cage", Juyeon Yun becomes the game’s female protagonist, Praesepe, and must navigate a tangled web of romance and danger to escape. After completing all five male protagonists' storylines, she’s thrust into "secret mode," where everything changes. The characters she thought she knew are acting strangely, and Praesepe begins uncovering secrets—memories, death, and a mysterious new ally named Grand Duke Fenrick. As she gets closer to finding the "real" male protagonist, Praesepe must decide who to trust, and whether escaping the game is truly the freedom she desires. "This series contains depictions of abuse that may be upsetting to some readers. Viewer discretion is advised."

What would you sacrifice to save your family? How far would you go to protect your people? For Clove, the last princess of a near-extinct Dragon clan, the answer is the unthinkable: MARRY your greatest sworn enemy in an effort to bring peace to your land.

To Yoonha, a model student at an elite high school, romance has always felt like a frivolous distraction. But when four surprising choices for love appear, her pencil begins to waver. Will she choose the right answer and ace the ultimate test?

Gihu, a high schooler with a passion for photographing the sky, dreams of entering a photography contest. However, the contest requires a portrait photo, which he’s terrible at. He enlists the help of Haneul, a mysterious new transfer student who accidentally appears in one of Gihu’s sky photos. Despite his struggles, he finds himself wanting to take more photos of her. As they prepare for the school festival, Gihu becomes more intrigued by Haneul, while she, initially misjudging him, helps him out of guilt after realizing she underestimated his abilities. This series contains themes regarding bullying that may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help at Crisis Text Line (http://crisistextline.org/).

Juyeong Nam, the boss of a multinational corporation, has been doing his best to defy the fate of a super-rich male lead, only to be swept off his feet by a princess falling from the sky! Will he succeed in returning this princess, with her strange hair color and even stranger personality, to her world safely?

Adored by her noble family, Saina Devof had a perfect life until one night ruined her societal debut, her family’s honor, and her future in one fell swoop. Determined to fix her mistake, she chooses to marry the man from that night, only to find herself trapped in a nightmare that ended with her lonely death. Then, she woke up. 18 years old again with a second chance at life, Saina swears off marriage for good. But her plans change when he appears: “I want to be your choice.” Enter Duke Constantine—the man determined to rewrite her destiny.

Hyeon may seem like a normal high schooler, but he can see and interact with spirits. While he tries to live a quiet life, everything changes when he meets Jeseung, a classmate obsessed with live-streaming in haunted houses. Soon, Hyeon finds himself visiting eerie places and uncovering a sinister mystery--someone is manipulating spirits, promising to bring them back to life. As he confronts dangerous forces, Hyeon must navigate a dark world he never expected to be part of. Will he uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Gyu Park is a survivor who predicted and prepared for the coming apocalypse. In this ruined world, he is willing to do anything and everything he can to protect the comforts of his bomb shelter.

She was sent to spy on him. Falling for him was never part of the plan. Hyewon Yoon works tirelessly to secure her future, but loyalty comes at a cost. Vice President Jiseok Ha makes her track every move of his cousin, Executive Director Taebeom Ha. Taebeom knows she’s spying on him. But instead of pushing her away, he keeps her close. What begins as a cold arrangement shifts into something unpredictable. Their worlds were never meant to intertwine, but the more they fight it, the more inevitable it feels. Is it just proximity -- or something deeper?

Wrapped in a mane as bright as light and covered in fur as dark as the night, Clevatess oversees his territory as one of the Four Lords of Dark Beasts. His life, however, takes a sharp turn when he adopts a humanoid baby and revives a hero he slew following fiery destructions and deaths. What fate awaits the trio in their journey?