Villains are Destined to Die (Vol. 1)

Villains Are Destined to Die Vol. 1 opens a thrilling, emotional fantasy where the stakes are far higher than romance.

After a modern-day woman gets sucked into her favorite otome game, she wakes up in the body of Penelope Eckhart—the villainess. But this isn’t the usual “date the prince” narrative. This version is set on the game’s hard mode, and Penelope has a near-zero chance of survival.

Every choice matters. Every wrong move can lead to betrayal, exile, or death. She must now navigate a cruel aristocratic society, avoid the scorn of powerful love interests, and rewrite her fate—all while being despised by everyone around her, including her own family.

With lush illustrations, dramatic twists, and razor-sharp tension, this manhwa reinvents the villainess trope with dark elegance.

Main Themes of the Book

• Rewriting Destiny: A fresh spin on the isekai trope with the heroine struggling against a preordained game script.
• Class and Cruelty: Harsh social hierarchies and abusive power dynamics are at the heart of Penelope's struggle.
• Survival Over Romance: Unlike typical otome stories, this plot prioritizes survival and autonomy.
• Empathy Through Tragedy: The story shows how a hated character can hide a deeply tragic life beneath the surface.

Why you should read this manga 

• A brilliant fusion of fantasy, isekai, and gothic romance with emotional depth.
• Gorgeous artwork that enhances the mood and character design.
• Unconventional protagonist who is vulnerable, smart, and trapped in an unforgiving world.
• Perfect for fans of My Next Life as a Villainess and The Remarried Empress.
• Rich narrative choices and intrigue that mimic RPG and visual novel systems.

Villains Are Destined to Die Vol. 1 is more than just another villainess story—it’s a poignant, suspenseful tale of a woman caught in a game she once loved, now struggling to survive in it. Dark, beautiful, and emotionally gripping, this manhwa will leave you desperate for the next volume.