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Based on the novel by Avery Flynn. The Sherwoods are the most respected witches in all of Witchingdom, and as heir it's Leona's duty to protect her family's ancient wand and enter an arranged marriage. But all her plans go up in pixie dust when she crosses paths with notorious bad-boy witch Erik Svensen... and ends up magically bound to him in an unbreakable marriage! To undo her mistake and preserve her family legacy, she must accompany Erik on a magic-filled road trip to get him to cast a divorce spell, but the longer she spends with her husband, the more she feels all her walls and duties come crashing down.

When Emma Lawson, a young and dedicated social worker, receives a phone call from a prestigious law firm, she's stunned to learn she's the unexpected heir to the vast fortune of Jonathan Kingsley, a billionaire philanthropist she once met in passing. The inheritance comes with a peculiar stipulation: Emma must reside for one year in Kingsley Manor, the sprawling estate, alongside Jonathan's family, who were all overlooked in the will. As Emma steps into the opulent world of the Kingsleys, she finds herself entangled in a web of envy and deception. The children, led by the cunning and beautiful Victoria, view Emma as an unwelcome intruder, while the mother, a former Hollywood starlet with a taste for drama, sees her as a threat to her luxurious lifestyle. Amidst the backstabbing and power plays, Emma's only solace is found in the company of the youngest son, Alexander, whose disdain for his family's antics matches her own. Their alliance blossoms into a passionate romance that could change the dynamics of the inheritance game. But with the clock ticking and the family's greed growing more dangerous, Emma must navigate the dangerous world of wealth and influence to secure her future. With each passing day, the manor reveals its secrets, and Emma learns that the greatest challenge isn't winning the game—it's surviving it.

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.

"Retired special forces soldier Cole Slade—codename “Reaper”—goes into hiding as a security guard to fulfill his fallen comrade Alexander’s last wish: protect his younger sister, Victoria. On Victoria’s wedding day, the groom runs away, the guests vanish, and a carefully planned corporate conspiracy comes to light. When the proud Victoria forces Cole into a fake marriage, they’re pushed into an uneasy alliance against their sworn enemy, Tristan—an ambitious man set on taking over the Kingsley family’s tech empire. As Cole’s lethal battlefield instincts resurface—from a bloody fight in the church to displays of overwhelming power at high-society banquets—they face not only Tristan’s deadly retaliation, but also the shocking truth that Victoria’s uncle, Conrad, is the mastermind. When a bloodstained dog tag reveals what really happened to Alexander, Cole must use the most extreme measures to protect this marriage—born from a lie—through both corporate warfare and gunfire."

Ryan Cole marries city girl Natalie Cole but neglects his seven-month pregnant wife for his widowed sister-in-law, causing her tragic death in childbirth. Revealing his greedy and sexist nature, Ryan abandons their sick daughter, steals Natalie's assets, and remarries. However, mother-in-law Claire Sutton sets a trap to make him pay, seeking justice and raising her granddaughter alone.

Natasha marries Jaxon to be able to pay for her mom's hospital bills. Jaxon's grandfather had offered her a contract to be Jaxon's wife. While the two started their marriage happily, things got twisted when Jaxon is tricked into believing Isabella saved him. He grows resentment towards Natasha, who finally had enough when Isabella was attempting to frame her and sabotage her pregnancy. Natasha divorces Jaxon, who believes she is a cheater and was only ever after his money. Ultimately, Jaxon learns everything he knew about Natasha was wrong, and that she is a lost heiress herself. He learns that she genuinely loved him, and he lives in his regret trying to win her back.

Gamble King Harold hid his identity, protecting the Daltons and taking care of Grace for three years as his master Victor Dalton begged him before he passed away. However, his silent protection was only repaid with contempt and ridicule. Harold endured it all until only three days remained. But Grace was tricked by her friend, and it seemed that the Dalton family would suffer heavy losses. Harold used his gambling skills to defeat the evil rivals. After that, Harold left. When Grace knew Harold's departure, she panicked and searched everywhere for his whereabouts.

Spencer, a modern young man, is thrust into a world of beast taming. Betrayed by his girlfriend and left with a failed contract, he unexpectedly awakens a pay-to-win system. Alongside his cousin, a fellow time-traveler Black Dragon, Spencer captures SSS-tier dragons, topples his enemies, destroys the Shaw clan, and puts an end to rampaging beasts. From powerless outcast to unstoppable dragon master, his rise is as fierce as it is legendary.

Joining Jaslynn's company as a top tech expert after their one-night stand, Yevander helps her win a corporate battle!

Two major forces in verticals finally collide. Jen Cooper of Vertical Drama Love joins Nicole Mattox for an intimate conversation on the state of verticals. From where the industry is headed to what audiences are really craving, nothing is off-limits. It’s an unfiltered deep dive into the conversations creators, actors, and fans have been waiting for.