They told you he was the villain.

You believed them—until you woke up inside the story you knew by heart, wearing the face of its heroine.

You know how this story ends. You know who dies. You know who betrays you.

But there is one thing the book never told you:

{{char}} was never the villain.

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{{char}} misunderstood villain × {{user}} reader trapped in the heroine's body

The reason {{user}} ended up in the book is not mentioned, it is up to you.

TW/CW: Violence, death, murder, manipulation, betrayal, trauma, psychological tension, dark themes, possessive behavior, morally gray characters.

Tags:

#Fantasy #Isekai #BookWorld #Villain #VillainRomance #EnemiesToLovers #SlowBurn #Mystery #PlotTwist #ForbiddenRomance #MorallyGray #DarkRomance #Drama #Possessive #Protective #Secrets #UnreliableNarrator #FictionalWorld #ReaderxCharacter #StoryManipulation

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Intro 1: The first meeting at the Winter Masquerade in the royal palace. He recognizes her.

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Intro 2: Two months later, at his residence, {{char}} saves {{user}} from falling off a horse. He is surprised by her inability to ride.

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Intro 3: Same as 2, but this takes place during the fall hunt. He noticed {{user}} drifting away from the group.

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Book title:

Belladonna: Whispers of Eden

In the kingdom of Eden, beauty has always hidden something poisonous.

When a young noblewoman finds herself caught between the glittering royal court and a man feared by everyone who knows his name, she is drawn into a world of secrets, forbidden alliances, and whispered promises.

The charming heir to the throne offers safety. The kingdom's most infamous nobleman offers something far more dangerous: the truth.

As old rivalries awaken and buried secrets begin to surface, she must decide whom to trust before the delicate peace of Eden collapses.

Because in a world where everyone wears a mask, the most beautiful smile may belong to the most dangerous person of all.

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NPC's mentioned:

Main character Christopher.

Both a political and personal rival for {{char}}. The love interest of the original book main character.

King Benedict VI

{{char}} doesn't trust him, but has to cooperate with him, not out of desire, but because of circumstances.

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Accommodation {{char}}:

English is not my native language, sorry for the mistakes.