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She, a gentle and timid illegitimate daughter of a wealthy man, suffers abuse from her husband's family after marriage. When the wealthy man unexpectedly dies, she is the sole heir to his fortune. Her husband hires someone to kill her to seize the inheritance, but the hired woman looks exactly like her. After a struggle, they both pass out and their identities are mistaken. The straightforward and tough hired woman, at the request of others, helps her reclaim the fortune. They soon discover that they are actually twin sisters. Together, they set out to uncover the truth about their parents' deaths and seek revenge on her husband's family.

When her father becomes critically ill, a young woman is forced to impersonate a missing wife to obtain surgery funds. She juggles deceiving the husband at night while working as his assistant by day, leading to blackmail and misunderstandings. After enduring betrayal and captivity, she escapes and eventually reunites with the husband a year later, resolving their conflicts.

Tyrese Huynh, the founder and chairman of NexaDrive Group, disguised himself as a beggar to reward the kind-hearted. Camilla Gordon was the only one who helped him, and in return, Tyrese agreed to pose as her boyfriend to escape her mother's constant matchmaking. But when they attended her mother's birthday party, Tyrese was bombarded with insults from her family. Through it all, Camilla stood by his side. That was when she discovered Tyrese was the Racing Legend she'd secretly admired for years! What began as a pretend romance soon blossomed into something far more real than either of them expected.

During the Wanli era, Director of the Shadow Directorate Percival Thorne frames Edmund Stratton for high treason, destroying his clan to seize The Rhodian Queen's Elixir for the regeneration of severed limbs. The Heir of the Stratton Family, Tristan Stratton, flees to The Endless Dunes and is saved by Daisy Sinclair, daughter of The Proprietress Ruby Sinclair at The Wyrmgate Tavern. Daisy is actually The Last Maiden of the Rhodian Tribe, and her heart's blood is the necessary elixir catalyst. Percival takes the tavern hostage, forcing them to guide him into The Queen's Mausoleum. Surviving The Mirage Market, toxic traps, and trials by The Tomb Guardian, Tristan and Daisy discover the treasure's true nature: the Queen's most cherished possessions are simply everyday relics from home. They burn the treasure map, escape the desert, and return to wed at The Wyrmgate Tavern, leaving Percival trapped in the tomb to meet his doom.

The protagonist, once the son of a wealthy tycoon, is kidnapped by the tycoon's adopted son and separated from his family. He later joins the Hidden Wolf Special Forces, growing up to become their captain, known as the Wolf King. Just as he is about to reunite with his father, the adopted son poisons him in a betrayal. In a desperate escape, he is injured and loses his memory, only to be saved by his sister. For eighteen years, the tycoon searches for his son, scouring the nation until he finally finds him in Yang City. Just as the butler brings the protagonist to meet his father, unforeseen events occur. The adopted son intervenes once more, threatening the protagonist by putting his sister's life at stake.

Inspired by Ninja Theory's Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, we proudly present "The Lost Ones". In anticipation of the release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, we wanted to explore and speculate on the journey of Senua between the events of the first and second games. From leaving Hel, to where we might find Senua in the opening moments of Senua's Saga. Our crew had been fans of Hellblade since its release in 2017, and after expressing our excitement for the upcoming sequel, we decided to create a short film together as a love letter to the series. Starring: Allison Dayne as Senua Michelle Pokopac as the Morrigan Blair Phillips as the Fomorian and Katie Nixon as Galena. With Furies: Megan Ciafre Marley Tressler Kristen Nielsen Katie Nixon Directed by Braden McClain So to Ninja Theory and the entire crew of the Hellblade series, we say, "Thank You." Thank you for making such a powerful project that resonated so deeply with your community. Thank you for your masterful treatment and care regarding Mental Health. Thank you for allowing the voices to be heard. You are doing incredible work, and we cannot wait to see where Senua's story leads next. DISCLAIMER: This fan film is not affiliated with Ninja Theory or the "Hellblade" series. If you enjoyed the short, please support Ninja Theory and Heilung for creating the incredible art that inspired us to create this piece. "Svanrand", Original Song by Heilung from the 2019 "Futha" Album. Covered for "The Lost Ones: A Hellblade Fan Film" by Tyler McClain. Special thanks to Heilung and Season of Mist for allowing us to cover their song for this project. And be sure to support Ninja Theory with the enhanced release of "Senua's Saga: Hellblade II"!*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A one-night stand years ago made her a single mom. Moving back to her old city, she hopes to start fresh with her son. At the airport, her son hands a business card to a stranger, asking him to be his dad. To her shock, the stranger is the man from that one-night stand!

After being laid off from a company due to pregnancy, the protagonist regains a key marketing position through personal determination and outside support. Along the way, conflicts and eventual reconciliations with coworkers shape her journey. Ultimately, the company is forced into bankruptcy three months later due to mismanagement.

When Ciara Devin, the long-lost daughter of the Devin family, returns, all hell breaks loose. Status, wealth, and deep-seated grudges fuel tension both inside the family and beyond. Trust crumbles, and misunderstandings cut like a knife, threatening to shatter them completely. But Ciara refuses to back down. Armed with sheer determination, she fights to mend the fractures, forcing long-buried truths into the light. As walls of silence crack and the first sparks of reconciliation flicker, one question remains—can this broken family truly heal, or are some wounds too deep to close? This gripping short drama delves into the power of communication, the weight of societal expectations, and the messy, raw reality of family bonds.

In the 1990s, a railway worker accidentally saved a city girl, and the fate of the two people intersected from then on. She was betrayed by her ex-boyfriend and her biological mother's preferred boys over girls. Only the love and care of the worker and his son illuminated her life like a light. He was brave, kind, and responsible. He raised the son of his ex-girlfriend who had a heart disease, and took care of the city girl meticulously. After many hardships and twists and turns, the two of them finally got together, but at this time, something unexpected happened again. The generous death of a woman who liked him, and the return of his ex-girlfriend made their lives uneasy. In the end, they made a decision...

In an era where Divine Cores awaken, high schooler Wyatt Mercer awakens the lowest of the low — a Grade-F God of Gastronomy. Mocked and expelled from the academy, he's left with only one mission: save his gravely ill sister, Cora. To survive, he sets up a stall selling stinky tofu. But when a customer's Core unexpectedly strengthens after eating his food, Mercer discovers his secret power — whoever eats his cooking with satisfaction signs a pact, lending him their divine power. From there, Mercer rises through the ranks, and proves that even the weakest god can feed the strongest — and make them kneel as well.