Whether your Valentine’s Day is full of events or simply a comfortable evening by yourself, Manta has got you covered with a variety of stories.
I Will Become the Villain’s Poison Taster ⸺ After waking up in the body of Giselle Rozevin, possibly the worst character from the novel, “The Poisoned Apple,” our protagonist has one goal: escape the original Giselle’s miserable fate of being poisoned to death by assassins while trapped in a prison cell. Thankfully and strangely, she finds out that poison is ineffective on her and that she can distinguish them by taste. Thus, having fallen out of favor with the good guys, Giselle uses her new unique skill to appeal to the villains. However, is joining hands with the villains really the right choice?
The Cradle of the Enemy ⸺ After her father’s treason led to the downfall of her family, Evelyn Ophrose lived in hiding until her childhood friend, Ian Callician, rescued her. While at first she’s relieved, Evelyn slowly realizes Ian isn’t the sweet boy she once knew, and is now trapped in his cradle of seduction and lies.
F My Ex ⸺ Eunyu’s first love was like hay fever — tingly and impossible to ignore. At 25, she gave up on her dreams and herself, hoping never to see Jaeha again. But when he returns colder and more dangerous, he shatters her peace, reigniting a fire she thought had long been gone.
Sweet Shot ⸺ Hamin was the quiet, chubby kid with a hopeless crush on his friend’s older brother. Years later in college, he’s slimmed down and unrecognizable. When Taerim starts treating him with the same gentle warmth as before, Hamin finds his feelings rushing back.
Marriage of Inconvenience ⸺ Carefree chaebol Seohee Lee agrees to marry her university acquaintance Seunghyun Chae in a strategic marriage—only to realize too late that his mother is the stuff of nightmares for a daughter-in-law. Can Seohee survive her toughest challenge yet and perhaps even find true love?
Que Sera, Sera! ⸺ One night, Hani goes out to drink with her best friend’s brother and wakes up… in bed with him? What happens when she becomes pregnant from her one night stand? Watch Hani’s trials and tribulations as she tries to hide the truth about the real father.
My Cute Beast! ⸺ As the saying goes – never judge a book by its cover. Da-im is a lovely elementary school teacher, as well as a savage who can rip anyone apart with the fiercest comebacks. On-gyum is a florist with a heart of gold, who often gets misunderstood because of his intimidating looks. But as incompatible as they seem, their shared love of cats starts pulling the unlikely pair closer together… Here comes an upbeat romantic comedy between a sassy bunny and a sweet beast!
Can the Grand Duke and the Marquis be Friends? ⸺ Obet Alphons’ life turns upside down after she teaches a rude boy a lesson at an imperial event. Little does she know, he’s the Grand Duke’s son! When he shows up the next day, discovering her true identity, Obet is caught in a relentless game of cat and mouse. Can she escape this powerful menace before he ruins her future?
100% Perfect Girl ⸺ Jay Jin is the headstrong teenage rebel, determined to prove she’s serious about making art. J. Max is the tall, urban foreigner, in Korea on business, with more–much more–to his background than he lets on. On the surface, it would seem as though Jay and J. have nothing in common… until a chance encounter in a hotel lobby sparks a mysterious attraction. Will true love prove strong enough to overcome the language barrier, not to mention the thousands of miles separating two attractive people? Then there are the interventions of friends and family who think they know best… as well as a disastrous encounter with spicy chicken kebab! A giddy romantic fable for our ever-shrinking world, 100% Perfect Girl demonstrates the power of chemistry to conquer all.
Always Winter ⸺ When the timid Winter accidentally sends Joohan a nude meant for her boyfriend, an unexpected connection is formed between them, eventually culminating in them living together. Will this unlikely pair be able to live together in peace—and perhaps even love?
