Reincarnated - A Villainess

Reincarnated - A Villainess
A brilliant student, betrayed and struck down, wakes in a new world, a new body—that of Raessa Osiellauz, the notorious villainess from her favorite novel, destined for exile or death. Armed with foreknowledge and a burning desire for a better life, she vows to rewrite her fate. Can she navigate a treacherous noble society, master magic, and mend broken family bonds before history repeats itself?

The biting wind whipped around Raessa, but she barely noticed. Her hands, uncharacteristically, gripped the ornate quill with a steadiness that belied her years. Beside her, a cup of steaming tea sent wisps of vanilla-scented steam into the quiet room. The rhythmic scratching of quill on parchment was the only sound, a stark contrast to the cacophony of her former life.

Suddenly, the heavy oak door of her bedroom slammed open, rattling the porcelain teacup in her hand. A shriek of delighted laughter echoed through the room, followed by the rustle of expensive fabric. Her mother, Freya, burst in, her silver hair a halo around her ecstatic face, a dangerous glint twinkling in her eye.

"Raessa, my dear!" she trilled, her voice a melodious bell. "Marquis Faque has invited us to come to their garden party today!"