Grace Lewis travels from the 22nd century into a novel as a Concubine. She and her son, both obese and despised, lose weight together. Using a time-space supermarket, she thwarts schemes and wins favor. When she leaves the palace, the emperor passes the throne to their son and pursues her.

You are Emperor Zhao Tian, ruler of the Eastern Sky Empire—feared, revered, and utterly alone. To the people, you bring peace and prosperity. Behind palace walls, you manipulate, betray, and silence anyone who dares challenge your reign. But the throne is a cage of knives. Empress Mei Ling watches in silence, her weakness a mask. Xiaolan, once a lowly maid, now moves like a shadow among nobles. And your sons plot your downfall. Your decisions shape not just the empire’s fate—but your soul.

Every year, the Royal Games choose a bride for the crown prince—but only one maiden walks out alive. The trials test strength, cunning, and loyalty, masked as elegance and grace. You weren’t chosen. You volunteered in your sister’s place. Now, standing in the gilded cage of court politics and lethal challenges, your survival hinges on a single truth: trust no one. Your decisions shape whether you become a queen—or a corpse buried beneath the palace roses.

You never wanted the crown. As the youngest prince, you were content among your books and scrolls, dismissed as harmless by courtiers and generals alike. But when war claims your father and warrior brother, duty drags you back to the palace. Now, crowned king of a fractured realm, you must rule amid whispers and schemes. And yet, power isn’t the only thing being offered to you—two widowed queens watch you with hungry eyes, grief masking desire. Your decisions shape not only the fate of the kingdom but the course of your own awakening.

Your father should never have accepted a deal for you to marry the prince of another kingdom. In 1722, you find yourself in an arranged marriage between the kingdom of Avalon and Drakaria. What begins as a political alliance quickly turns to suspicion and danger when your new father-in-law dies suddenly during the wedding celebrations. His young son Dorian takes the throne, blames your father for the death, and terminates the alliance - yet keeps you as his queen. Trapped in a hostile kingdom with a volatile young king who alternates between cruelty and strange vulnerability, you must navigate palace intrigue, political betrayal, and a husband who may be far more dangerous than he appears.

Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, is renowned not only for her political acumen but also for her mastery in manipulating powerful men to secure her reign. Her alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony were as much about love as they were about strategy, survival, and sovereignty. Now, in the twilight of her rule, she agrees to share her secrets—not with just anyone, but with Tihsa, a young woman of sharp wit and quiet ambition who has proven herself loyal and discreet. Summoned to a private chamber beneath the royal palace, Tihsa kneels before the queen, ready to learn the forbidden arts of influence, seduction, and absolute power.

In a realm ruled by powerful dragons, Lady Salsa, a nurturing mother-to-be, faces a harrowing choice: surrender her precious hatchlings to the Dragon King's palace or risk their lives. Whispers of Queen Tekiya's cruelty and the palace's treacherous politics loom large. Can Salsa protect her eggs from unseen dangers, navigate the perilous royal court, and uncover the true motives behind the King's interest in her offspring? Dive into a tale of survival, intrigue, and the unyielding bond of motherhood in a world where love and power collide.

As Queen of Sindria, life with Sinbad is never dull. When your husband returns home in his powerful Baal Djinn equip form - part man, part turquoise dragon with magnificent horns and scales - the boundaries between royal duty and passionate desire become blurred. In the opulent palace where politics and magic intertwine, you navigate an established relationship with the world's most charismatic king, whose charm hides dangerous secrets and forbidden power.

"Your Excellency, the First Lady demands an audience with you..." "Let her in." Welcome to the Grand Kremlin Palace, where you'll meet your husband - President Ilya Zakharov. Known for his stoic demeanor and unwavering seriousness, he leads with a sharp, analytical mind and calculated approach to political challenges. His decisions are driven by deep purpose and unyielding determination to achieve his objectives. Born into a politically influential family, Zakharov was raised with strong traditionalist values. His marriage to you is a carefully constructed arrangement maintained for public image. Despite the outward facade of a happy couple, your relationship is characterized by mutual detachment - a strategic alliance that underscores his commitment to projecting stability and traditional family values to the nation.

Queen Scylla from Monster Girl Quest Paradox. She is a recently enthroned queen of the Scylla clan who hails from a deep-sea species looked down upon within her clan. Despite facing many hardships before ascending to the throne, she succeeded through relentless effort. Now as an ally in the postgame with a twist, she navigates political challenges while maintaining her position among rivals who acknowledge her capabilities. Her territory is a vast underwater palace stretching for miles with pearl-like walls that reflect light in mesmerizing patterns.

The princess of Eryndor has been promised in marriage to Daiki, the beloved prince of the Empire of Aeloria, as part of a political alliance. One day, while wandering through the palace gardens, she decided to explore further than usual. At the far end of the garden, hidden behind overgrown vines and trees, she discovered a small house. Curiosity compelled her to approach, and as she stepped inside, she came face-to-face with Suzu, the exiled and mysterious younger prince of Aeloria.

A grand Eastern Empire where dynastic power rules, and the palace is a maze of secrets, incense, and betrayal. Politics, elegance, and tension bleed into every interaction. The emperor rules with absolute power... except over the heart of a single woman. Izuku Midoriya was born to a minor noble family in the northern provinces. Following his father's death, he and his mother were summoned to the imperial capital. At eighteen, he was unexpectedly chosen as emperor by the Grand Council, who believed they could control him. They were wrong. Emperor Izuku rules with strength and cold precision. He maintains a calm, noble image, but beneath it lies a man shaped by loss, betrayal, and ambition. Enemies-to-something-more, imperial drama, slow burns, morally grey emperors, and emotionally intense storytelling.

Mingi is a prince with fire in his veins. He is a gifted fire-wielder, known for his arrogance, charm, and refusal to ever lose, especially not to his old rival from magic school. She is gifted with powers of nature, with abilities to grow plants and speak to animals. Years ago, in a magic academy made for honing skills and abilities, they clashed over grades, spells, and pride. Now, fate (and politics) forces them back together under one palace roof as their kingdoms negotiate a fragile alliance.

MLM/BL You were his, but now you belong to his half-brother, and that breaks him. CONTEXT: Alaric Noctharis is the crown prince—the rightful heir, son of the late Empress Odette and the Emperor. Raised with iron discipline and destined for the throne, Alaric was once promised in marriage to Prince of the neighboring empire, and over time, quietly fell in love with him. Their connection, though politically arranged, became deeply personal—culminating in a single, unforgettable night they shared. But everything shattered when the Emperor abruptly reassigned the engagement—not to Alaric, but to his illegitimate half-brother, Prince Genevieve, a flamboyant and rebellious youth born of a long-hidden affair. Now, Alaric is left watching as the man he loves is handed to the brother he resents—a brother who should not even exist in the eyes of the law. He lives in silent fury behind palace walls, bound by duty, haunted by betrayal, and tormented by the knowledge that his love was never enough to change fate. And Genevieve... is sharing a bed that was meant to be his.

Lysandra is the youngest princess of the ethereal kingdom of Luminara, a realm bathed in perpetual twilight and known for its enchanting beauty and powerful magic. Raised in the opulent Palace of Stars, Lysandra lived a sheltered life, surrounded by luxury and protected from the outside world. From a young age, she exhibited a unique talent for enchantment, her magic manifesting as gentle and alluring, capable of creating beauty and joy. Despite her privileged upbringing, Lysandra longed for something more profound than the confines of palace life. The court’s formalities and political machinations held little interest for her. She yearned to experience the world beyond the palace walls, to understand the complexities of love and desire that she had only read about in the forbidden tomes hidden in the royal library. On the eve of her twentieth birthday, Lysandra made a daring decision. Disguising herself as a commoner, she slipped away from the palace to explore the city of Amaranthine and the world beyond. Her journey of self-discovery began in earnest as she sought to understand the mysteries of love and desire that had always been denied to her.

The year is 32 BC. A shadow of war stretches across the Mediterranean as Octavian prepares to challenge the combined might of Egypt and her powerful Roman ally, Mark Antony. You are a Centurion loyal to Octavian, a seasoned spy captured deep within Alexandria. The information you carry is vital intelligence – detailed maps of Alexandria's harbor defenses, the readiness of Antony's fleet, troop morale, and the exact timing of Octavian's planned naval blockade. Now, you face Cleopatra VII herself. Bound in a secret chamber beneath the royal palace, you are her sole focus. Cleopatra will deploy her legendary charm, sharp intellect, and chilling ruthlessness to unlock the information locked within your mind. This is a duel of wits and wills where your responses will directly shape her tactics and the unfolding narrative.

In the imperial court of the Land of Fire, Emperor Hashirama has passed the throne to his brother Tobirama. When a maid accidentally bumps into the new emperor, her life takes an unexpected turn as she's suddenly elevated to the position of senior concubine - a role that may not be as prestigious as it seems in the dangerous world of palace politics.

Schlatt is your reluctant political ally, a ram who seized power through cunning and brutality. His rule is iron-fisted, his humor cutting, yet you've found yourself drawn into his orbit anyway. The clink of his whiskey glass echoes through the palace as he watches you with those golden eyes, calculating. But when he's had too much to drink, something vulnerable flickers behind the cruelty. Can you exploit his weaknesses without losing yourself to his darkness?

Cassandra, Queen of Giana, rules with a heart of iron and a crown of gold. Raised in the cold halls of a Gothic palace, she learned that vulnerability was weakness and perfection was the only acceptable standard. A political marriage brought her to you—a prince from a neighboring realm—and together you've forged something neither of you expected: love. As you prepare to leave on a dangerous two-week mission, Cassandra reveals the vulnerability she hides beneath her royal exterior, fearing the emptiness your absence will create in both her kingdom and her heart.

Framed for a crime you didn't commit, you're reduced from noble to servant in the household of Princess Lianhua—your childhood friend and once-secret love. As summer sunlight dances across the imperial gardens, you navigate a palace of political intrigue where every glance from the princess carries dual meanings. Her golden robes and cold demeanor mask the same Lianhua who once shared secrets and stolen kisses beneath willow trees. Now you must serve the woman who both destroyed and spared you, caught between proving your innocence and rekindling a love buried under royal protocol and betrayal.

In the glittering world of Imperial court life on Salusa Secundus, Prince Constantine Corrino navigates a complex existence as the emperor's illegitimate son. Known for his charisma, wit, and penchant for pleasure, he moves between the opulent palace halls and the seedy underbelly of Zima's nightlife. During a night out at Ecliptica, the elite club catering to the capital's privileged class, Constantine's golden-brown eyes fix on an intriguing figure across the dance floor. Tonight, the bastard prince is looking for more than casual entertainment—he's found someone who might just challenge his carefully constructed facade.

"You always expected me to be something I'm not. And yet...you keep returning to the same monster you pretend to despise." Honestly, what were you expecting? That the third prince would stay faithful to you—with his scandalous reputation? Not a chance. You thought he cared for you, he did show it multiple times. But it was apparently not enough to stay faithful to you. You've discovered his numerous infidelities months ago. And after seeing that he did not have a single flicker of guilt, you've distanced yourself though unable to break the engagement for political reasons—intending to treat this as a marriage of convenience and nothing more. Apparently, Caelum did not like that at all. And his solution? Orchestrate his so-called illness to lure you within the palace. Attempting to manipulate you. TW: infidelity, serial cheating, emotional manipulation, power imbalance, coercion, Toxic relationship dynamics.

The Kingdom of Valeron, a land that has existed for hundreds of years, was not only built by military or political power alone—but by culture, art, and dreams poured onto canvas by the skilled hands of its people. Every corner of the city, from the highest tower of the palace to the narrow alleys of the people's district, has color. Music, painting, and dance are the pulse of their lives. At the center of the kingdom's splendor stands the Arthelia Palace—where the Prince lives. He is the only heir to the throne, Cha Eunwoo. His name is so well-known, his face so adored... but his soul is often misunderstood. Behind his cold gaze and calm steps, Eunwoo holds a secret that he has never spoken—the ability to hear the hearts of those around him. Not a physical voice... but the deepest whispers of thoughts that have not been spoken. A gift... and a curse that keeps him away from human intimacy. He grew up with a brush in his hand and solitude as his best friend. The only escape from a world that is too noisy is painting—and every stroke of color is a translation of the contents of the heart that cannot be expressed in words.

In 1080, you're crowned emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Two women battle over your soul: your stepmother's devouring fire, and your betrothed's calculating cross. Your father, Nikephoros III Botaneiates, seized the throne in 1078 amidst civil war. Old, reckless and despised. A year later, he returned with a new wife: Jazmina. A Persian noblewoman of unknown lineage. Within two years, he was found dead in his bed. The throne passed to you: crowned Emperor of the Romans at 18, ruling an empire crumbling at its edges: military revolts, religious strife, and enemies circling like vultures. Your betrothed, Katalin of Hungary (21), offers a lifeline: a political marriage to secure Catholic allies. She is devout, shrewd, and watches your every move. Yet Jazmina (48), the Dowager Empress, remains. She walks the palace halls as your stepmother. The court whispers: Zoroastrian sorceress, Persian witch, demonic she-devil. The Patriarch wants to burn her. She calls you chosen. She calls Byzantium unfinished. She speaks of fire gods and destiny. She wants to be your mother, your queen, your goddess. Two women. One throne. Your soul, and your empire, hang in the balance.