O stars, will you listen to my wish? The sparkling tales of the magician who could not save anyone... Once upon a time there was a beautiful magician. He was not one to perform miracles or save lives, his only magic was to take the sparkle of life and the paths it took and turn it into beautiful gems! The stories you will find here are those contained in these gems, true treasures of the universe shining with a thousand lights. Thus rises the curtain on "these fantastic fairy tales" that will once again thrill your heart...

When Chang Xiaoyun, a 26-year-old policewoman, wakes up after being run over by a car, she has become the ailing baby daughter of the Grand General in ancient times. As the sickly infant recovers under the watchful eye of the royal court, the King makes a shocking decree - Xiaoyun is to be betrothed to the unfavored Prince Shu. But why does this Prince want Xiaoyun dead? Thrust into the dangerous politics of the royal court, Xiaoyun must use her wits and modern sensibilities to navigate this strange new world. (Source: Pocket Comics)

To avenge the murder of her sister, Theadora Calyx goes to war with Dorzen, a rival empire. But when a divine error kills Theadora, she awakens to find her sworn enemy, Theodore Dorzen, smitten with her, and her sister still alive! With a new divine power to stop time, can Theadora rewrite history? (Source: Manta)

After waking up as an evil maid in a generic rated-R novel where skin-to-skin contact is needed to stop people from going berserk, the female lead is determined to change the ending of the novel so she can have it easy. For the greater good and to stop the male lead from going berserk, she "teases" the male lead a little bit. But after achieving her goal and helping the male lead get his power back, little did she know that he would get his revenge on her in the most unusual and unexpected way possible... (Source: Tappytoon)

Adopted into a ducal family, Odette Grizelle is merely a “fake” daughter, a stand-in for the duke’s long-lost real daughter. Bullied by her brothers and looked down on by the maids, life isn’t easy for Odette. So when the duke’s real daughter Beri is found, Odette thinks it's finally time to make her exit. But surprisingly, Beri is thrilled to have her as a sister, and Odette now sees she has more supporters than she thought. With their help, can this fake find a real-life fairy-tale ending? (Source: Tapas)

The power of women playing soccer. Eo-Nam is unexpectedly invited to join the local women's soccer team. With bad group experiences in the past, she isn't sure if soccer is for her. But after that first kick of the ball and getting to know the other women on the team, Eo-Nam's life begins to change for the better. (Source: Manta, edited)

Kodai and Shun's class decide to open a cross-dressing cafe for the school festival. Kodai, however, can't help but sigh after doing his makeup at home and looking at himself in the mirror. He enjoys cross-dressing, but worries that he doesn't look good. He's the opposite of excited for the festival and is willing to do whatever it takes to avoid his classmates finding out about his secret hobby. A visit from Shun, though, could put his plans in jeopardy...!? (Source: Renta!)

I became a villainess in a novel. She had lived well until the end, so I was going to live without worrying. It turned out that my family was a problem. My so-called mother brought a future villain into our house and continuously brainwashed him. There were two things my mother indoctrinated him with through brainwashing. Obey the members of this family. And fall in love with Syriana, which was me. So, the brainwashed villain began to obsess with me... I couldn't take it anymore. I had to undo his brainwashing! But I wasn't sure what happened. "Since my brainwashing is undone, I will have my way from now on. So Syriana, please struggle." I had undone the brainwashing... But he seemed crazier than before in another way. I must be mistaken, right? **Original Web Novel:** [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/53493555) **Official English:** [Wattpad](https://www.wattpad.com/story/386758237-villains-behind-the-curtains), [Tappytoon](https://www.tappytoon.com/en/book/villains-behind-the-curtains-novel)

When a dungeon rescue goes wrong, Yul is forced to fight a monster far stronger than himself. He struggles desperately to survive, and awakens a hidden power driven by memories of the hero who once saved him--the ability to design a labyrinth and turn it into a weapon against monsters. Yet monsters aren’t the only threat. Corruption runs deep in this society ruled by powerful and greedy hunters, and Yul must overcome a series of unexpected challenges to become the hero he set out to be. (Source: WEBTOON)

Why does he look like my ex...? After a traumatic first love, Mi-Jeong is determined to put her past behind her and start fresh in college. But when she enters school, she meets an upperclassman with the exact same face as her first love! Will she be able to heal her past scars and learn to love again? (Source: Manta, edited)

A villainous space-time traveler randomly took over the body of a noble who was a role model of justice and obtained a system disguised as a villain's training manual! How was he supposed to choose between good and evil? To carry out justice or to play evil? Or simply both! (Source: Webnovel)

Chihaya Sakurazaka’s got one thing that sets her apart—her legs are as fast as the wind! When Mio Koshimizu introduced her to track and field in middle school, a whole new world opened for Chihaya. Before she and Mio went to different high schools, they swore to be rivals for life and meet again in an inter-high tournament. But when the time finally comes, something unexpected brings Chihaya’s ambitions to a screeching halt… (Source: Yen Press)