The so-called “Lighthouse of the North,” the prosperous trading town of Schoarra, hides a dark underbelly: seedy slums ruled by five ruthless crime bosses. When streetwise orphan Vlad finds the brothel he works for decimated by a disgraced knight, he turns to the path of the blade, pledging himself to the pursuit of power by sword. Blessed with the ability to seek wisdom from his sentient sword, Vlad embarks upon a journey of growth and peril as swordsman in service to the powerful House Vayezid.
Evie Ariatte, a lovely saintess candidate, has her bright future shattered when a sudden curse forces her to answer every question with the truth. This unexpected twist of fate threatens her reputation and jeopardizes her dream of becoming the saintess. As her blunt honesty earns her both friends and enemies, will Evie uncover the hidden truths of Thiendavis and bring about its perfect salvation?
Hell? Far from it. After all, isn't this what you wanted? After choosing to end his own life, Huiseo Yun awakens adrift on a wooden raft in a bleak, desolate ocean. Attacked by a monstrous creature that defies reality, he questions if it's a dream... but his instincts scream otherwise. Just when all seems lost, he is rescued by a mysterious woman who resembles a grim reaper. As he catches his breath, Huiseo asks: am I in hell?
What happens when your entire life is ruled by a prophecy – your future foretold by people you’ve never met, who died long before you were born. Such is the story of two young sea creatures. One believed to be a guiding light for his people, a Beacon who will lead them to a bright, prosperous future. The other is a teenage prince for who’s destiny is to KILL the Beacon so that HIS own people might thrive. When both reject the course set for them, it leads to a raucous adventure as big and unpredictable as the ocean itself – and a romance that nobody could have predicted.
24-year-old web novel writer Yeong Won isn’t interested in love, but she can’t help admiring her roommate’s handsome boyfriend, Mu-il Shin. But Mu-il suddenly dies, and Yeong receives a mysterious package containing a robot vacuum. The vacuum introduces itself as an AI copy of Mu-il, and claims that he was murdered. Now, Yeong must navigate life with a digital version of the one man she couldn’t resist, as she’s pulled into a mystery far stranger and more personal than any of her novels.
When Iris Locha gazes into the enchanted mirror inherited from her parents, she's met with a haunting glimpse of what lies ahead. A future where she grapples with a terminal illness, and her husband's mistress relentlessly pressures her to abandon her husband and child. Amidst the dark secrets, sinister plots, and misunderstandings, can Iris carve out her path to happiness?
Doesn’t every child dream of a world without grown-ups? But when a deadly virus wipes out everyone over the age of twenty, reality proves to be far more sinister than a childhood fantasy. By the time No-eul turns eight, he is already familiar with the virus and the mysterious monsters that roam the land. When his mother passes away and his village comes under threat, he sets out on a journey to find "Utopia," a rumored safe haven said to hold the cure for the virus. But this so-called "Utopia" may not be what it seems...
After being brainwashed by the emperor, Yahn has served him as his loyal puppet. Upon finding out that he has been played by the emperor, Yahn vows vengeance, but he falls to the mighty emperor’s powers. However, instead of dying, Yahn opens his eyes to find that he has gone back in time, to when he used to be a soldier in training. Will he now seek vengeance on the emperor, or will he go look for his family? The choice is now in his hands.
After being betrayed by her lover, the sun god Moha meets a bitter death--but soon finds herself thrust back into her past in someone else's body. Two tiger spirits from Moha's past vie for her affection as she struggles against the looming tragedy that once ripped her heart--and the world--apart. As Moha navigates this unfamiliar world alone with no divine power, will she be able to change the tragic course of her life and find true love?
Yeonji, a high school girl who tries to help her classmate from abuse, ends up making herself the target of a bully. Her struggles only seem to get worse until the new girl Hayeong steps in for support, declaring war on the bullies. But the more Hayeong fights against mistreatment, the more hostility she attracts, and she must fight her way to keep the ones she cares for safe. This series revolves around themes and graphic depictions of bullying that may not be suitable for some readers. Viewer discretion is advised.
Daejoon, while drunk, mistakes Aoi for the person he likes. Aoi plays along initially, letting Daejoon believe he is the one he desires. However, after hearing Daejoon's story and understanding his feelings, Aoi decides to change his approach. He starts to develop genuine feelings for Daejoon and wants to become his lover, setting the stage for a potential change in their relationship dynamic.
For as long as he can remember, Woonhwi So has been the black sheep of his family and clan. Because his spirit core has been destroyed, he has no choice but to serve as a third-rate spy for the Blood Cult. One day, during his mission to find the legendary Blade Scroll, he is killed and sent 10 years into the past. When Woonhwi regains consciousness, he realizes that he has been sent back to the day he was kidnapped by the Blood Cult, and that he has gained a mysterious ability to hear the voice of a dagger.