No Longer Your Puppet, Duke
"Let’s call off this wedding. Even in hell, may we never meet again."
After ten years of living in neglect and betrayal, Roselyn chose to end her life by leaping from the balcony. However, she wakes up in the past—right on the night she almost surrendered her body to Derrick.
This time, Roselyn vows to never seal her own tragic fate as his puppet again. In her desperate attempt to flee from her cruel father and her cunning fiancé, she receives an unexpected offer from her fiancé's arch-rival, Grand Duke Valthorne.
Kaelus, the "Monster of the North," harbors a massive secret: he has turned back the clock countless times just to save Roselyn from death.
Under Kaelus's protection in the frozen Valthorne lands, she must learn to grow thorns to become stronger, while facing the past traumas that haunt her.
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Chapter: The Game Is OverBaron Adrienne's study was dimly lit, illuminated only by a candle on the old wooden desk. Bookshelves lined the walls in neat rows, holding a stifling silence as if concealing a thousand secrets.The Baron closed the door, then walked toward his desk chair."Please sit, Your Grace. May I pour you some wine?""No need.""Alright. So, what is this about my servant?"Kaelus did not answer. The silver-haired man stood rigidly at the doorway, staring coldly at the Baron’s back as he bent over to open a glass cabinet filled with expensive bottles.The sound of his footsteps was heard only when the Baron picked up a bottle and turned around.Srak!In an instant, the Baron’s body was restrained from behind. Kaelus’s arm wrapped tightly around his neck, while the cold tip of a silver dagger pressed directly beneath his jawline.The brandy bottle slipped, shattering into pieces on the marble floor."Y–Your Grace! What are—""Shh." Kaelus brought his lips close to the Baron’s ear. "If you screa
Last Updated: 2026-08-17
Chapter: The Real CulpritThe stench of rotting wood and damp earth stung the nostrils as the iron door at the end of the stone staircase creaked open. The basement of the Adrienne Estate, typically used only for storing old wine casks, had now transformed into a torture chamber heavy with the smell of blood and terror."Please! Please let us go!" struggled a man whose hands and feet were bound."Shut your mouth.""We were only following orders! We know nothing!""I said shut your mouth!"They were bound in armless uniforms began to weep. Their faces were bruised, the corners of their lips torn, and their eyes bulged the moment a tall, imposing figure stepped through the dim torchlight.Kaelus entered alone.His outer coat—which had been soiled by mud stains and blood splatters in the courtyard earlier—had been replaced with a neat black shirt. The harsh blow from Derrick at the corner of his jawline had also been cleaned, leaving only a bluish bruise behind.Yet, it was not physical injury that made the two
Last Updated: 2026-08-16
Chapter: Unspoken WordsDerrick walked briskly, leading the way down the back staircase, occasionally glancing back to ensure Roselyn was keeping up steadily.Right as she stumbled slightly on the final step, Derrick instantly extended his arm, catching Roselyn by the elbow before she could lose her balance."Careful," he whispered with immense gentleness. "There's no need to rush. I'm here."The torches on the stone walls flickered weakly, nearly dying out whenever the wind seeped through the window crevices. Roselyn’s steps were still somewhat heavy; one hand held up the edge of her dress to keep from tripping, while the other gripped the stair railing tightly.Roselyn glanced at him silently. Yet this time, she did not pull her hand away from his grip.“How far do you plan to guide me, Duke? You don't need to trouble yourself.”“I’m doing this for myself. I am going to see you home.”“That won't be necessary.”Are you still angry about what happened earlier? It’s only natural if you hate me.”Without rep
Last Updated: 2026-08-15
Chapter: He Is BackDerrick stepped closer, his movements slow and measured, as though he feared even the slightest sudden motion might shatter the woman’s fragile emotional state.Without a word, he removed his heavy cloak. With absolute gentleness, he draped the warm fabric over Roselyn’s shoulders, concealing her exposed skin."You're safe now," he whispered softly.Derrick’s fingers lingered briefly in front of Roselyn before he released the cloak entirely, as if hesitating—uncertain whether his hands were still worthy of touching the woman before him."Rose, please say something. Don't scare me like this.""You...""I'm right here. I won't let anything happen to you as long as I draw breath."Roselyn looked up, her eyes locking onto the face in front of her—the very same face that had once been the root of her destruction and despair in her first life.Thump!Memories she had desperately tried to bury suddenly resurfaced uninvited. The incident on the imperial balcony when her dress was torn, and th
Last Updated: 2026-08-14
Chapter: No Longer the Same ManRieta’s breath hitched as she pushed her way through the throng of guests. Her eyes swept sharply across the front pavilion, searching for the source of the commotion she had just been told about.Yet, there was no panic whatsoever. The area was quiet enough, enveloped in the faint strains of music drifting from inside.She came to a halt.There were only two guards in unfamiliar uniforms standing there, exchanging glances as if utterly baffled by why they were suddenly in that spot."Where is the fight?" Rieta asked, her breath still ragged.One of the guards replied awkwardly, "We... aren't fighting, Lady.""Then why was I told there was a disturbance here?"Both guards fell silent. One of them even hesitated, taking a half-step back as if just realizing they had been used as unwitting bait to fake an uproar."Apologies, but we were also informed that one of our juniors was being jumped. When we checked, there was nothing.""Are you certain?""Of course, Lady. We are already busy es
Last Updated: 2026-08-13
Chapter: Tasting a Noblewoman Like YouSuddenly, a male servant from the Adrienne residence approached Rieta with a panicked expression. "Pardon me, Lady! One of your guards is arguing with a guard from another noble family. Please break them up—he might listen to you as a fellow guard!"Rieta’s gaze sharpened. "What? Who?""A young guard! He seems to have lost his way and ended up getting into a brawl at the front pavilion!"Selen, she thought."Go, Rieta. Catch up with me together with him later," Roselyn said suddenly."But, Your Grace—""I’ll be fine. A servant from this residence can guide me."Reluctantly, Rieta nodded. "I will return as soon as I resolve this."Rieta rushed off toward the side pavilion.However, unbeknownst to Rieta, Selen was simultaneously trapped by a different trick. A knight of Sirius approached Selen outside and claimed that Carl had ordered an inspection of a suspicious carriage in the backyard."Tell your own knights," Selen refused loudly. "I am a knight of the North.""That's precisely why
Last Updated: 2026-08-12
The Mafia's Innocent Prey
“I pulled you from hell not to set you free, but to make myself your one and only world.”
To Luna, Michael was a saving angel who plucked her from the grime of nightclub life and into a world of boundless luxury and love. However, behind the warm, protective embrace, Luna remained unaware that her wings were intentionally broken so she would forever depend on him.
As memories of the Black Lion gang massacre ten years ago begin to resurface, Luna is struck by a bitter reality: the man she worships is the son of the very person who shattered her family.
Trapped between Michael’s obsession and the cunning betrayal of her uncle, Damascus, Luna must learn to stand on her own strength to reclaim her lost identity. Amidst the onslaught of secrets and bullets, Star Sapphire emerges as a shadow guardian, willing to risk everything for a forbidden love.
In a world built upon sinful soil, can Luna reclaim her crown as the heir to the Black Lion, or will she choose a life of bliss under Michael's shadow, turning a blind eye to the past?
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Chapter: Suspicion Between ThemMichael remained silent, casting a glance at his wristwatch as a silent cue for Yohan to leave. Both men were unyielding, stubbornly refusing to give the other the satisfaction of hearing what they wanted."Get rid of your enemies before they ruin you." Yohan picked up his coat, which was neatly folded over the back of the chair. "Or I will be the one to get rid of that girl.""Have a safe trip, Father. Don't bother visiting me next time," Michael replied, standing up with a tight, hollow smile."You really are just like me," Yohan muttered under his breath before walking out.The room abruptly fell quiet, leaving behind an eerie, suffocating silence. Michael stared at Sapphire, who had just turned around after locking the door.
Last Updated: 2026-07-10
Chapter: The Old LionThe clock struck five in the morning, and Luna finally surrendered to her sleepless eyes. For nearly an hour, she had done nothing but lie down and stare at the ceiling, listening to the fading patter of last night's rain.Restless, the woman in the cream-colored dress finally got out of bed. She stepped quietly out of her room and pushed open the door to Michael’s room, which turned out to be unlocked.Her lover was still sitting in the exact same chair. He hadn't even changed out of his suit jacket.The man did not look up when Luna walked in, nor did he offer the usual morning greeting he always gave her."You didn't sleep?" Michael asked as Luna rested her head against his knees."You never came, even though you sai
Last Updated: 2026-07-03
Chapter: Hell Breaks LooseJust like his mother, little Michael despised thunderstorms.On nights like this, he would usually sneak into Liana’s room, tuck himself beneath her heavy blankets, and beg her to tell him nonsensical fairy tales until they both drifted off to sleep.The seven-year-old boy slid off his mattress.He caught a fleeting glimpse of his mother walking down the hall, but his voice was swallowed by the roaring rain. Michael trailed after her, quiet as a shadow, until he came to a halt at the top of the stairs."How could you..."The words echoed with terrifying clarity. He watched, unable to fully comprehend what was unfolding before his eyes.He saw his mother turn to run,
Last Updated: 2026-06-26
Chapter: A Deadly LoveTwenty years earlier…The sweet scent of bluebells drifted through the air with every step Liana took. The beautiful woman smiled, reaching for Yohan’s hand. Carefully, she stepped onto the boat, lifting the hem of her gown."This lake is as beautiful as my wife," Yohan said. "You should surround yourself with beautiful things, so our baby turns out beautiful too.""What if it’s another boy?""Then Michael will have to study harder because he’ll have a rival.""Don't be like that. You’ve been too hard on him lately.""He needs to be strong so he can take my place running Blue Blood. But don't worry, Liana, I'll make sure our child grows up to be as t
Last Updated: 2026-06-12
Chapter: Another CrownThe iron steps were rusted, groaning underfoot with every descent. Michael went down first, his hand clamped tightly around his pistol, alert and ready despite having no clear idea of what was waiting for them below.Sapphire followed directly behind his heels. Efrosina brought up the rear, with a handful of operatives flanking her."Master, there might be a trap. Let me clear it first," Sapphire offered.Michael swept his tactical flashlight across every corner. Empty. Not a soul in sight.The basement was far larger than it appeared from above, choking with a damp, stifling humidity. The only contents were a few rusted metal shelves—most of them collapsed—and a solitary wooden desk in the far corner. Atop it sat a padlocked black iron box.
Last Updated: 2026-06-08
Chapter: A Bitter TruthThat night, a thin drizzle fell, washing over the asphalt of the deserted suburban streets. Michael stepped out of the black sedan, leaving the car door hanging open. Standing before him was an abandoned textile warehouse—the exact coordinates extracted from the maid the night before.The heir strode inside without a moment's hesitation. His leather shoes made a sharp, rhythmic clicking sound that echoed across the damp concrete floor. Behind him, Sapphire and Efrosina followed in absolute silence."Are you certain she gave you the correct location?" Michael asked Sapphire."Yes, Master. The woman bartered her life for her child’s safety. There is no reason for the information to be fabricated.""Search every square inch, then."
Last Updated: 2026-06-05
The Saintess' Savage Puppet
“If loving you is the sin that turns the world against me, then I shall raze this world to the ground—until nothing remains to judge us.”
For centuries, Killian has endured a suffocating eternity for a single purpose: to find the drifting soul of Lily, his lost beloved. He has watched her be born, grow, and perish in countless forms. Yet, in every life, their story ends in tragedy. A cruel cycle of fate keeps them apart, erasing her memories of the sacred vows they once shared.
In this twentieth life, Lily is reborn as Elenor—a Saintess revered as a deity, yet treated as a mere tool by the brutal Holy Temple. To shatter the chains that torment her, the vampire is forced to become the ultimate enemy of mankind.
Now, Killian stands at a fatal crossroads: sacrifice Elenor for the survival of his kin, or fight until his last drop of blood for one more night with the woman who cannot remember his love.
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Chapter: Steal Me, Please"Saintess, I have come to keep my promise. I am going to steal you away."Killian’s deep voice trembled amidst the crumbling ruins of the walls, cutting through the shrieks of the dying magical storm. In the midst of the chaos, his pair of crimson eyes locked onto Elenor's helpless, suspended figure.Seeing her broken body and torn dress, Killian’s memory was suddenly thrown far back—to the brief moments of fleeting, illusionary peace they had once shared in Solstheim.It was midnight, right when the full moon shone at its most beautiful over the sky of the isolated village. The two of them had bathed together in the river behind the mist of the Black Forest, letting the cold water wash away all their weariness.In the silence of the ni
Last Updated: 2026-06-20
Chapter: The Bloody Sacred PrisonElenor hung suspended in the center of the deepest subterranean chamber beneath the Grand Temple. Both of her wrists were gripped by sacred metal shackles chained to the stone ceiling, forcing her arms to stretch straight upward until the tips of her toes barely brushed the floor.Every time she attempted to rest her body weight on her exhausted legs, the iron spikes in the wall groaned, pulling the chains higher and tearing at her shoulder joints."You have allowed yourself to be defiled, Saintess," a raspy voice echoed from the darkness of the corridor.The Pope stepped inside. His pristine white robes would soon be stained. Behind him, two high-ranking priests carried trays filled with ritual implements, which naturally included a new whip tipped with obsidian thorns."Were you happy out there?"Elenor did not answer. Her head hung limply in resignation, her usually beautiful brown hair now matted with sweat and dried blood."How many times did that demon touch you?" The Pope drew c
Last Updated: 2026-06-02
Chapter: UnholyA gentle breeze blew, scattering the scent of wild blossoms growing along the cliffside. Those crimson eyes gazed deeply into Elenor’s.Both of their hearts raced, yet there was no anxiety to be found. Only a rare clarity, like the surface of a lake before a storm."Yes, Killian. For the first time, I know exactly what I want. I—"Elenor’s sentence was cut short. The tranquility shattered in an instant.The tolling of bells from the center of Solstheim village suddenly echoed, heavy and rhythmic, like the pounding heart of a giant screaming a warning of danger. The mist of the Black Forest, usually still, was violently parted by a blinding flash of silver light. Among the trees, the willow branches that had been lost in thought just moments ago now trem
Last Updated: 2026-05-20
Chapter: Reclaiming LoveDays in Solstheim passed both in a blur and at a crawl. That morning, Elenor woke without the familiar dread that usually heralded the start of her day. There was no tolling bell forcing her into purification rituals, nor the lingering echo of the Pope’s lashes in a cold, silent room.Elenor made her way downstairs, finding Killian standing by the hearth, staring into the dancing flames. A strange sensation fluttered in her chest. Somewhere along the way, she had grown accustomed to seeking him out first—the very man she once cursed."You’re awake later than usual," Killian said, breaking the silence. He turned, his gaze warmer than the morning sun."I have no reason to wake any sooner," Elenor replied softly. She stepped closer, inhaling the steam from the warm soup on the table. "Did you prepare this?""I did. The villagers provided the vegetables. Perhaps they intend to bribe me so I won’t wreak havoc on their village. Not that I had any such intention.""They seem terrified o
Last Updated: 2026-04-23
Chapter: Day DreamThe carriage swayed gently, but Killian wouldn’t let Elenor sit across from him. He pulled her onto his lap, caging her in a tight embrace as if trying to merge their two bodies into one."You’re trembling," Killian whispered. His fingers, once cold, felt warmer now after consuming her holy blood. He tucked a strand of her brown hair behind her ear, revealing a neck that was smooth and unblemished once more."A little bit cold here," Elenor lied, leaning her forehead against his shoulder. "And maybe ... a little bit afraid.""Afraid of me?"Elenor lifted her gaze, meeting the crimson eyes glowing in the dim light. "Afraid that this is only a dream. Afraid that tomorrow I’ll wake up in that dungeon, waiting to be lashed until I pass out."Killian’s gaze darkened. He hated hearing that fear. With a gentle motion, the black-haired man took Elenor’s hand. "As long as you are with me, not a single human will lay a finger on you. I will break the hands of anyone who tries.""Killian
Last Updated: 2026-04-23
Chapter: Memories of TimeThe morning sun crept through the gaps in the curtains, gently stroking the Saintess’s skin. But the first thing she felt was a lingering chill against her back. Killian had remained at her side instead of vanishing with the dawn. He pressed a soft kiss to her lips before pulling her back into a tight embrace."You’re awake so early," he murmured, inhaling the scent of the woman beside him."I usually wake before the sun. But there are some times left before morning prayer.""Then let’s continue what we started last night."The vampire moved over her, pinning Elenor down before she was even fully conscious. He began to kiss her with a ravenous hunger. His fingers wandered beneath the thin silk of her nightgown without hesitation."Saintess? It's time to prepare," a nun’s voice called from the other side of the door. "The door is locked. We were worried something had happened to you.""Cancel all of today’s activities," Elenor commanded. "I shall remain in my chambers in prayer
Last Updated: 2026-04-23
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