OH GYE

"I believe I can offer you a time that won’t be boring, Lord Madat." In Kandarl—the largest and most powerful of the five fractured continents—Madat serves as the High Priest, a man said to be the closest to the gods, their chosen vessel. Yet even he cannot escape the curse that has gripped his neck since the moment he was born. Black hair. Black eyes. Seiren, a girl who bears an uncanny resemblance to the legendary mermaid—long whispered to be a symbol of misfortune—is captured and offered to Madat as tribute. She whispers her first wish: “Kill all the villagers who betrayed me.” “And what do I get in return?” “Even a request demands an offering. You don’t seem naive enough not to know that.” Clever, cunning, and unlike anyone he’s ever encountered, Seiren captivates Madat. So, he chooses her. --- “I love you.” But everyone Madat loves… dies. The curse begins with one simple spark—

Chae-na plays the unpopular Clover in , the guardian of Madeleine Village. She feels weak and lacking as a hero, so she lives inconspicuously and endures being an unpopular member. She finds the spotlight uncomfortable and awkward. However, there is someone who accidentally sees her kindness and falls in love at first sight! It is Red, Seung-chan, a popular member of the group that protects the neighboring Eunha Village. "I fell in love at first sight. I think I like you!" She is thrilled by the appearance of Red, whom she admires, but refuses to confess, saying that she doesn't even know what kind of person she is... After hearing the heart-fluttering words that she doesn't know anything about you and wants to get to know you more, she eventually runs away. "There's no way such a wonderful person would like someone like me. There must be some kind of mistake!" A heart-pounding story about an ultra-popular hero and an unpopular magical girl who accepts his confession!

Jeya is just a normal guy living a normal life. His life gets turned upside down when he meets his ex-girlfriend at a job interview. However, things get even worse when they get it an accident, travel back in time and swap bodies.

After finding out that her fiance cheated on her, HANNAH takes a trip to Dubai. After meeting a mysterious stranger and traveling with him, she discovers that he is a prince! A crazy romance in the Saudi deserts!

Lee Jakyung is a hitman who never misses. He lives for the payout and trusts nothing but his own skills. When a client offers 5 million dollars to eliminate Kang Il-hyun, the heir to a powerful criminal empire, Jakyung takes the job. But the target is more dangerous than expected. Kang Il-hyun is sharp, alert, and already knows a killer is in his home. As the trap closes in, Jakyung finds himself cornered by the very man he was sent to kill. Will Jakyung complete the mission or meet a meaningless end? The battle between two men with nothing to lose begins now.

As an illegitimate princess, Anastasia Entimos has died in just about every way imaginable. Every time she dies, she is brought back to the moment of her birth and forced to relive her tragic fate. It is only in her 10th life that she discovers her father is the esteemed knight and war hero, Paeon Parschel ! Determined to escape her miserable fate once and for all, Anastasia vows to use her aloof father as a stepping stone to freedom. Will the 10th time be the charm for this ill-fated princess ?

Jiyoung Lee is an impeccable secretary, the best one could ask for. Will her humble wish for Christmas come true?! Having worked five years for Senior Managing Director Manbok Kim, the most finicky manager of them all, Jiyoung is one capable secretary. Though everything about her seems perfect and she, confident, Jiyoung has had a small wish: she would like a cup of coffee with Managing Director Seungjoo Yoon, of whom she's a secret admirer, on Christmas, which is also her birthday. One day her boss Director Kim retires due to an illness, and finally, she is reassigned to Manager Yoon.

I’ve reincarnated as the reverse harem game’s villainess, the one and only adopted daughter of the ducal Eckart family. But the difficulty just has to be the worst! Everything I do will only lead me to death. I must be paired with one of the main male characters from the heroine’s harem before the ‘real daughter’ of the duke family appears! Two older brothers who always pick a fight with me on every little thing. The insane crown prince whose route will always lead to my death. ‘I only see the heroine and no one else’s wizard, and also her loyal s*ave knight, too! ‘First, let’s take some of them which I see no hope in, out of the list!’ “I didn’t know my place up until now. From now on, I’ll live as quiet as a mouse so you wouldn’t care the slightest bit! But why do their interests in me keep on rising every time I draw the line?!

When people get transported into novels, they usually end up as noble ladies, even if they're villains. But I ended up as the final monster that the male lead must kill—the daughter of the Demon King."Here’s your favorite finger necklace, Princess!"Abduction and murder are the norm among demons. I can’t live with these creatures for 5,000 years! I just need to endure it, fulfill my role according to the original story, and move on to the next novel! Oh, God. How is this even possible? This isn’t some stray cat adoption; it’s like adopting the male lead! And the eight-year-old Kiel is saying some very ominous things.“Can I eat you?”"Well... I’ll raise you with care, so come kill the Demon King’s daughter later."

Making huge profits in the stock market, going to prison, telling fortunes, and starting his own public company... Life is a wheel of fortunes for Chase Han.

Simple yet intricate, each story captures the quiet allure of love and longing. A collection of unforgettable tales by Oh Gye, blending tenderness and tension through ever-changing worlds, including "The Cost of a Nocturne" and "His Recipe."

Playing Daughter of the Duke’s Super Love Project as the easy mode heroine, Ivonne, makes charming the male characters a breeze. But once you switch to hard mode and step into the shoes of Penelope, the misunderstood villain, it’s nearly impossible to even stay alive! So imagine the shock of suddenly waking up in Penelope’s body—you know right away that your life is on the line. With love interests who will kill you if their affection meters drop too low and the inability to speak without choosing from pre-selected dialogue, it quickly becomes clear that Penelope’s chances have been rigged from the start—and this villain might just be destined to die!

Chapter 32 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).