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Junwon, a perfect man, and Ju-i, a woman who knows her abilities and charms, strike an unusual deal: they will date with one strict condition—no falling in love. What starts as a simple arrangement soon becomes complicated as unexpected feelings begin to surface. Can they stick to their promise, or will emotions get the better of them? Dive into a world where love is both the goal and the enemy, and find out if their hearts will follow the rules or break free.

It’s been seven years since King Heon Lee declared a marriage ban in Joseon after the death of his wife. But one day, he comes across a woman named Sorang Ye who claims she can summon the spirits of the dead. Though Sorang was lying about her spiritual powers, she now has no choice but to put on an act for the king. As the secrets behind the mysterious death of the king’s wife and Sorang’s past start unraveling, the red thread of fate becomes more entangled…

All she wanted was an easy life as a noble woman. Instead, Laura Jay found herself involved with a series of drama and a number of courters. She didn't sign up for all the excitement. "Just leave me alone!"

When Mimi moves from the big city to quaint Little Hollow to take over her grandmother’s café, she expects a sleepy, quiet town… but nobody warned her about the fae lurking around every corner! While it’s every bit as cozy as her grandmother described it, it is also full of magic, secrets, and ridiculously cute people. Can Mimi uncover the magical secrets hidden within Little Hollow? And will she be able to pay rent at the end of the month?

Alicia's love life is perfect in her fantasy journal, but in reality she's desperate to get her crush's attention in school. When her journal leads her to a popular upperclassman, she gains an unexpected wingman—who only has more strings to pull as feelings start to unravel in everyone around them. After all, is love ever as simple as fairytales make it seem?

Su-a, a college freshman in Creative Writing, struggles to understand and express her emotions, leaving her isolated from those around her. When she meets Taeyang, a second-year Sports Coaching student who can sense emotions through touch, their unexpected connection sparks a journey of discovery. Paired for a class assignment that involves a "date," their bond deepens. This is a story about a man who feels too much and a woman who feels too little, and their journey toward emotional growth.

After a painful breakup with her first love, Eunpyeong returns to campus still haunted by the past and burdened by a secret fantasy she’s afraid to reveal. When Nyeok, a younger guy, discovers her secret by chance, he responds with unexpected acceptance. Their bond deepens, but complications arise when another girl enters the picture, and Eunpyeong learns Nyeok has been denying their relationship. What will become of their romance, trust, and life on campus?

Ema Nakahara has never killed anyone. She's just a girl trying to make it in the cutthroat music industry, stuck as the forever intern. But when she suddenly finds her first big break as the lead singer of Starfruit, an up-and-coming queer band, it is immediately plagued by misfortune: cancelled gigs, a scummy manager, a dead body—and a lot of secrets to keep. The band doesn't deserve this. Emboldened by her new friendships, Ema will do whatever it takes to protect them and her dream. [This series contains themes regarding sexual harassment 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/)]

Yunjae Park thought his relationship with his girlfriend, Ji-eun, was perfect--until one shocking morning changed everything. Ji-eun has mysteriously transformed into a man overnight! Can the two adjust to this sudden and earth-shattering change? And will Ji-eun ever turn back to who she once was?!

After I finished my SAT’s I was reading a novel about the pitiful Ludia who had no partner. The friend of the stalker villainess, who gets her executed. The pushover who followed her friend that brought her doom, also known as extra 1. …Why do I remember an extra who’s of no importance? Damn it, I became that Ludia! I made up my mind that I won’t die miserably and live on but… Hello, crown prince. Why are you straying away from the female lead, and keep getting entangled with me? And why does he get so delusional!! “What should I do? What if the crown prince really fell in love with me…” “Hm, that would never happen.” “Why?” “He was with me last night.” Since it happened this way, I might as well just snatch this man?!

Read manhwa Lady’s Court / 아씨의 법정 During the exciting days of preparing to become the Crown Princess, my family faced ruin when my father was falsely accused of treason. Barely escaping with my life, I assumed the identity of a distant male relative and began living as an oejibu (lawyer). But… my disguise as a man suited me perfectly, and my skills and resourcefulness as an oejibu were unmatched! With a perfect track record, I, Kang Eunsan, became a renowned oejibu. One night, I crossed paths with a scholar named Lee Chosi, who had the audacity to criticize oejibus as “a dirty group driven by greed.” To make matters worse, he challenged me to prove that oejibus are essential to the people—by winning three cases in a row! A Joseon-era courtroom romance, The Lady’s Courtroom.

On earth there are bad people, and then there are REALLY BAD people. If you’re one of the latter, you don’t just get sent to Hell, you get sent to Hell and get assigned a job collecting the souls of some of the worst people on Earth. Such is the career path of a young woman named Scarlet, who dies and is delivered down to the fiery underworld only to find herself in an entry level position as…The Grim Reaper!