jake hobbs Movies & TV Series

A man repeatedly sits on the same chair, each time more weary than before, until it becomes clear that life itself is wasted in the cycle of repeating the same mistakes.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

After losing her memory in a cruel scheme, heiress Adela Conley was taken in and married by Shawn Gould. She thought they would live happily ever after—until a staged one-night stand led to her sudden divorce and exile. When Shawn's mistress tried to kill her in a car crash, the Conleys saved her, and her memory miraculously returned. With Dalton Herman, the CEO who had a secret crush on her by her side, she was ready to take back everything and burn her enemies to the ground!

A wealthy heir conceals his identity and falls in love with his girlfriend. Following a tragic car accident that leaves him in a vegetative state, his girlfriend stays by his side, unwavering in her devotion. Eight years later, he finally wakes up...

Evelyn, once a poker champion and now a single mother, left the game after Julian's betrayal. However, her innate strength pushed her to confront the challenges of raising her ailing daughter, Rainie, alone. With courage and resilience, and support from Caleb, she triumphantly returns to the poker world, securing a promising future for herself and her daughter.

Vincent Rogers was framed by his wife Lauryn Torres on the charge of having an affair with his mother-in-law and was forced to leave with nothing. At his wit's end, he was unexpectedly recognized as Don Watson's grandson and inherited the Eye of Satan, becoming the heir of the Grand Group. With his ability to see through treasures and his business acumen, Vincent made a comeback, trampling on the Torres family, swallowing up the Evans Group, winning the heart of Sabina Strauss, and making a billion-dollar profit in the stone gambling field, thus foiling the Anti-Grand Group's conspiracy. As Don Watson's tests for him were gradually unlocked, Vincent eventually took over the Grand Group, exposed Lauryn's crimes, married his true love Sabina, and reached the peak of power.

An immortal was tricked before his death into marrying a foolish granddaughter of a powerful family. Initially, he planned to ignore her, but he soon discovered that her unique bloodline was essential to his cultivation. Reluctantly, he decided to secretly protect her. The female lead was once infamous as the "madwoman" of her family, known for her violent and unpredictable personality, as well as her unfathomable skills in poison. However, when faced with her savior, she chose to hide her true self, pretending to be an obedient and gentle girl by his side. Yet, her younger sister, driven by greed for the family fortune, relentlessly bullied and oppressed her. Forced into a corner, the female lead had no choice but to transform into a ruthless figure in the shadows, hiding her true nature from her savior as she navigated the challenges and dangers that surrounded them.

A quietly dedicated homemaker’s life unravels when she inherits a staggering $1 billion fortune, only to discover her husband’s ultimate betrayal: he’s secretly been legally married to another woman for years. As she navigates the emotional wreckage, her grueling IVF journey culminates in motherhood — on what should have been their wedding anniversary. With the fierce support of her confidante Zhao Ying, she dismantles her gilded cage of lies, reclaims her dignity, and rediscovers her identity in a triumphant rebirth. Now armed with wealth and hard-won wisdom, she charts a bold new course — rewriting her destiny on her own terms.

After years of devotedly caring for her family, she was met with relentless ingratitude from her husband and son—who even brazenly vowed to form a "real family" with a glamorous actress. Heartbroken by their betrayal, fate intervened when she saved the life of an influential industry titan during a medical emergency. As a skilled doctor, she earned both his admiration and steadfast support, emboldening her to divorce her toxic marriage. Guided by the mogul’s mentorship, she reclaimed her identity and blossomed into her own spotlight: excelling in her medical career, radiating confidence, and crafting a life of purpose. Meanwhile, the delusional father-son duo, who’d believed their fantasy would thrive, soon drowned in regret—one desperately chasing redemption as a son, the other pleading for a second chance as a husband, both left to mourn the irreplaceable woman they’d taken for granted.

The heroine is devoted to her career and her child. As she gets promoted, her friends become jealous and plot to frame her. A man overhears their plan. Later, the heroine saves the man from trouble at a bar. In return, he rescues her when she’s being bullied. Their relationship begins to grow, but her friends are still scheming to ruin her.

A single mother returns to the city she left seven years ago after breaking up with her ex to seek treatment for her son’s leukemia. Upon learning of her return, the ex immediately searches for the lover who had vanished for years. The son encounters a man at the hospital who he feels resembles his father, but ultimately, the two miss each other. After the misunderstandings are cleared up, will they be able to reconcile and mend their broken relationship?

On the night of Seojin's engagement, her stepbrother Dohyun saves her from danger. "Don't go, I'm scared... please..." After that day, the relationship between the two, who had been siblings for 19 years, changes.