Reborn as the Villain's Fated Enemy

What if your second chance... was in the body of the villain fated to destroy the one person you love? Lucien Vale had everything in his previous life — a stable job, peaceful existence, and a habit of escaping reality into his favorite fantasy web novel, Crownfall. But a sudden accident ends it all… and he wakes up not in heaven, not in hell — but in the very world of Crownfall, as the most hated villain: Duke Lucien Ravencroft. The same villain who, in the original story, would bring war, betray the royal family, and kill the beloved Crown Prince Eiran, the novel’s pure-hearted protagonist. Now trapped in a body drenched in infamy and surrounded by enemies, Lucien is determined to rewrite fate. He has no intention of following the script. He will not kill Eiran. He will protect him. Even if it costs him everything. But Eiran is not the naïve prince he read about. Cold, calculating, and deeply suspicious, Eiran sees through Lucien’s every move. Their paths cross with swords, wit, and fire—but fate keeps drawing them closer. And when forbidden attraction stirs between the villain and the hero… the story begins to change. > Can love bloom between a villain bound by destiny and a prince chained by duty? Or will the truth behind Lucien’s reincarnation shatter them both? --- With magical kingdoms, hidden secrets, political intrigue, slow-burn romance, and a powerful enemies-to-lovers arc, Reborn as the Villain’s Fated Enemy is a heart-wrenching yet beautiful tale of redemption, longing, and love born in the most unexpected places. Warning: May cause tears, swooning, and the desire to rewrite destiny with your own hands. ––– Content Warning: This story contains emotionally intense scenes, depictions of past trauma, mild to graphic violence, and themes of war, betrayal, and redemption. Later chapters may include mature romantic content (18+) between male characters. Reader discretion is strongly advised. *** “English is not my first language so please forgive and ignore any mistakes.”