Antagonist Vs Villain

Ilana Denvers is a ghost—an assassin who lives in the shadows, hunting those who deserve it. But when her latest target is a woman with no known crimes, something doesn’t sit right. Josephine Meyers is the fragile wife of one of the city’s most powerful men, and taking her out should be simple. Yet, the deeper Ilana digs, the more the lines between victim and villain blur. Then there’s Calix Meyers—heir to a fortune he wants nothing to do with. Drawn to Ilana’s sharp tongue and enigmatic presence, he doesn’t realize she’s the danger lurking in his home. She never meant to fall for him, but emotions have no place in her world. As secrets unravel, Ilana discovers the true monster behind the curtain: a man who reminds her too much of the past she’s been running from. With killers on her heels and a heart she never planned to use, Ilana must decide—will she finish the job and disappear? Or will she finally stand and fight for something other than revenge?

Ira gave everything to her marriage— her loyalty, her love, her soul. But on their third wedding anniversary, she witnessed her husband cheating on her with her twin sister, Myra. Suffocated and desperate to break free from this cage, Ira wants only one thing, Freedom, even if it means death. But the Moon Goddess has other plans. When fate places her in the path of Alpha Lucian, the most feared and powerful Alpha in North America, Ira makes a desperate move— she offers him a deal : one year of a contract marriage in exchange for his protection, and in return, she'll disappear from his life forever. Cold, dangerous and impossible to read, Lucian senses something about Ira that he can't ignore. As secrets unravel and sparks ignite, the line between protection and possession begins to blur. And Ira soon realizes...running from one Alpha may have led her straight into the arms of a far more dangerous one. Will she survive this new arrangement— or lose her heart in a deal meant to protect it? Tropes- Mate Betrayal. Contract Marriage. Secret Pregnancy. Kickass Heroine. Mate Vs Chosen Love. Courtroom Drama. Magic elements and Ritual sacrifices.

" You have to smile for the camera, Ursula." He whispered against my ears, pulling me towards his middle and grinning like a Cheshire cat that I almost got fooled. I gritted my teeth, " how can I? you are practically breathing down my neck." As if to irritate me , he pulled me even more closer . " We have to be this close to make it believable, love" Then I felt a wet warm sensation behind my ear. Heat rushed to my cheeks. The fucker actually licked my ear. Zachary Wellington; cold, ruthless, feared by everyone except one woman; Valerie Hampton, the one woman he despises so much since high school . He calls her Ursula — the villain in his love story and she calls him Dracula, the devil's spawn . She bullied his first love and she died when she discovered a secret about Valerie. Years later, they meet again. Only this time, it’s no accident. Zachary orchestrated an arranged marriage to claim his billion-dollar inheritance . Fueled by old wounds and a twisted thirst for revenge, he turns their union into a twisted game of chess guided by cold rules, where every move is calculated, and trust is a luxury both can't afford. But what begins as punishment spirals into something far more dangerous: desire, obsession, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. From betrayal and childhood trauma to a violent heir lurking in the shadows, Valerie and Zachary are about to uncover a truth that could destroy them both. Love was never part of the plan. But in a marriage built on lies and vengeance, it might be their only way out.

THE BILLIONAIRE'S VOW Adrian Knight has everything-power, prestige, and the kind of wealth that keeps his name on magazine covers. But when his best friend and business partner is left in a coma after a mysterious breakup, Adrian's world narrows to one goal: REVENGE ON! Adrian Knight has it all-money, power, and a plan for revenge. When his best friend falls into a coma after a devastating heartbreak, all signs point to one woman: Aurora Blake, the charming heiress with a reputation as cold as her beauty. Determined to make her pay, Adrian trades his tailored suits for tactical gear, posing as her new bodyguard to infiltrate her world and break her heart from the inside out. But Aurora isn't what he expected. Behind the designer clothes and icy front is a woman carrying her own scars, someone kind, strong, and nothing like the villain he imagined. As Adrian gets closer to her, lines blur, lies pile up, and the truth he thought he knew begins to unravel. What happens when a man driven by vengeance falls for the woman he set out to destroy?

BLURB  A sister who vanishes.   A wedding built on lies.   And a bride who never planned to fall in love. When Charlotte’s twin sister, Scarlett, disappears days before her high-profile wedding to billionaire Stefan Reimann, she leaves behind two things: letters and proof her pregnancy was fake.  Bound by blood and sacrifice, Charlotte steps into Scarlett’s shoes, sealing herself into a marriage contract and marrying the man they swore to destroy.  Stefan is haunted by the woman he lost and tormented by the one now living in his house.  But Charlotte is hiding more than a heart full of anger and vengeance, and can only fight attraction and desire for so long when she realizes Stefan isn't the villain she expected.  Torn between revenge and a love she never wanted, Charlotte must survive a world of betrayal, buried truths, and bonds meant to be broken. What was supposed to be a one-year contract spirals into something far more dangerous. In a world where vengeance wears a wedding ring, can love survive the truth?

Meskipun sang Terhebat kembali untuk melewati hari-harinya dengan damai, dia masih diremehkan oleh semua orang. Pada hari pernikahannya, hanya dengan lambaian tangannya, dia memanggil Sembilan Dewa Perang Agung, mereka semua memanggilnya sebagai tuan …

“Listen to me, love, let me tell you the difference between a hero and a villain. A hero like your Aziel will sacrifice you for the greater good. I have no such compunction. I will destroy this world for you,” Ryker whispered into Thyra’s ear. Three years ago, Thyra Rivers watched her family die at the hands of wolves—the night she begged them to go. Now, she’s a hunter fueled by dark magic, with every kill branded into her skin. After a reckless night with a stranger, she wakes marked once more… and this time, it’s personal. Her hunt drags her into the heart of a war between two powerful packs—one ruled by the wolf she’s falling for, the other by the villain who claims he’d destroy everything for her. But in a world of beasts and blood, how do you choose between the monster you crave… and the one you were born to kill?

Semua orang tau bahwa Lady Mikaila Arundell sang putri bungsu Duke Arundell sangat mencintai Putra mahkota kerajaan Valcke. Setiap hari mengejar cinta sang pangeran yang merupakan tunangannya. Akan tetapi pengabaian juga yang setiap hari ia dapatkan. Berjuang keras sekuat tenaga untuk mendapatkan cinta, bahkan hampir mati berkali-kali hanya untuk menyelamatkan hidup pujaan hatinya. Namun perjuangan sang Lady hanyalah sebuah kesia-siaan. Sebab seberapa keras dan sekuat apapun ia berjuang untuk pangeran, di mata pangeran ia hanya akan melihat Helena, seorang putri bangsawan Viscount yang sudah jatuh. Tidak peduli sekeras apa perjuangan Mikaila ia hanya akan mencintai Helena sepenuh hati. Sampai akhirnya di suatu malam Mikaila bermimpi, mimpi tentang akhir hidupnya yang terjadi apabila ia terus mencintai sang pangeran. Hanya satu malam, Sang Lady yang terkenal sebagai Lady gila budak cinta pangeran, berubah menjadi Lady dingin tak tersentuh.

Is Vivian the villain or she is just controlled and manipulated to act according to the plot?. Is she still going to die?

While working overtime one day, Clement Lakeworth ends up dying from overexhaustion. After transmigrating to a parallel world, he becomes the heir of a wealthy family, making him the envy of all others. However, before he has a chance to enjoy this new life of his, he realizes there's something unusual about his new identity. Just before he took over this body, the original Clement had hit on a gorgeous woman at the bar, only to end up with his bodyguards getting beaten up by a mysterious young man. Clements sighs inwardly. Day one of his new life begins right after he gets wrecked by this world's Chosen One. "System activated. Congratulations, Clement! You have been granted the Villain Experience System." "System has detected an alteration in the designated plot trajectory. Congratulations, Clement! Commencing reward distribution—"