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Lucille Scott, secret heiress of Brookston's wealthiest family, must live in poverty for 20 years to break a curse that ties her fate to money. Raised in a rundown home by quirky parents, she crosses paths with Bryan Hawkins, a powerful heir dodging an arranged marriage. He offers her a million to pretend to be his girlfriend. But fate takes over when her parents unknowingly pick him as her blind date. Pretending to be a rich heiress, Lucille enters high society only to be humiliated at a charity gala. Just as things fall apart, a mysterious billionaire claims her as his daughter, flipping the tables on everyone. From secret identities and fake relationships to sudden love, kidnappings, and outrageous family tests, Lucille and Bryan must navigate chaos, sacrifice, and a curse on the verge of breaking. When she turns 23, her true identity is revealed. And with Bryan giving up everything to be with her, Lucille finally claims love and power on her own terms.

Award-winning top singer Josie accidentally becomes the wife of the Governor, Jace Gordon, in a drama? First, she needs a divorce. Second, she needs to teach that thief of a stepsister a good lesson. And third, the top singer still got it! She's totally not falling in love with Jace while investigating the death of her mother. But in the face of the scars and pains of their homeland, will the two stand up for their faith?

The strongest genius of the celestial realm, after being betrayed and killed by a close friend during a treasure hunt, is reborn 500 years in the past. Now, he finds himself imprisoned for his wife's sake. Upon his release, she rejects him and files for divorce. However, his formidable strength soon captures the attention of the business queen of Haicheng, who is drawn to him.

Freelance photographer Violet Beck is forced into an engagement with CEO Roy Payne. He is everything her wild heart rebels against: proper, predictable, and painfully kind. But love has a way of developing. One glance, one touch, one shared silence at a time, Violet’s resistance begins to crack. A love as delicate and striking as a Vendela rose is about to bloom.

Nicole loses everything the night she’s framed—her freedom, her child, and the love of her life. Seven years later, she returns as a nanny in the very house that once destroyed her. Ethan, her ex-fiancé, still haunted by the woman he once loved, starts to feel something for the new nanny—without knowing it’s her. Secrets simmer, memories resurface, and Lila, their stolen daughter, is the unexpected thread pulling them back together. He doesn’t remember her. But his heart never forgets.

She is the true heiress as well as an adopted daughter in two families. But her biological parents favor the adopted daughter, her foster mother constantly challenges her, and even her own little brother sees her as an enemy. Bound by a marriage contract, she weds the business mogul Jamie. Luckily, there's one man who stands as her protector, shielding her from the storm.

Olive Parry agrees to be her BFF Sam’s fake girlfriend, and in return, he would pay for her expenses to save her little brother from his evil foster mom. One condition: don't fall in love with Sam’s older brother. Everything was working perfectly until Olive found out that the man she’d secretly pined for after a one-night stand, and Sam’s off-limit older brother were the same person.

Seon-Woo wants to quit the judo club, but tradition demands he defeat a senior first. His opponent? Tae-Hyung, a national champion. Meanwhile, Tae-Hyung finds himself drawn to Seon-Woo and unknowingly confides in him online as “Summer.” As he struggles with this truth, Seon-Woo challenges him to a match for his freedom. Should Tae-Hyung let him win or fight with all he has?

Adela Taylor, a daughter of a noble family, joined the army in her brother's name to secure the family's Duke title. She achieved unparalleled success, but upon returning victorious, her brother stole her glory. She was forced into marriage, and her brother killed her. She unexpectedly was reborn as a princess. Then she started her journey of revenge...

As a female urologist, I entered into a contract marriage with a patient who flirted with me! I was entrusted by an old lady to treat her CEO grandson. He thought I was a blind date arranged by his grandmother and flirted with me. God knows I've seen so many men like him, so I acted super chill. After the treatment, his grandmother actually wanted to set us up. Well, I thought, I can use this chance to uncover the truth about my father's wrongful death years ago! So I agreed to the contract marriage, but I didn't expect that I would slowly fall in love with him during the process...

Jules needs to fake a relationship with Noah to pay off her mom’s medical debt. There’s one problem: Jules and Noah hate each other. But when they work together to get revenge on their backstabbing ground of friends, Noah and Jules realize that their feelings for each are totally real. Can Jules ignore her feelings for Noah to save her family?

Elise Gray was called to serve her country the day of her wedding, developing cutting edge fighter jets for the military. She was also able to use found Lockheed Gray, the world's biggest aerospace and military defense contractor, becoming the richest billionaire in the world. Four years later, she goes home to her husband Cato to give him the wedding they never had, hiding her identity in order to give him the surprise wedding of his dreams. However, when she returns to her small-town she finds trouble - Beatrice has been relentlessly pursuing Cato, plotting to destroy their marriage. Cato's family, especially his mother Stacy, are also trying to push Elise to divorce Cato so he can marry Beatrice, resorting to humiliating her to get their way. Cato's loyalty and earnest love for Elise gives her strength to fight back till the end. Elise won't back down - no matter the cost, she'll defend her marriage and take back her dignity.

Love is like a car accident. Summer first met Kim Geun on a midsummer crosswalk when he heroically saved a child in the street, rushing late for school. That day, Geun handed her a discarded composition notebook and said, ""Your lyrics are amazing! You have real talent."" With his bright smile, Summer's long-hidden first love began. Years later, now a famous singer-songwriter, Summer falls into a slump and visits the university Geun attends. While avoiding attention, she impulsively asks him to film her music video. As they navigate the precarious line of friendship, will Summer finally confess the feelings she has cherished for years?

Conscientious class president Emma is keeping a big secret: She's the poorest girl at her wealthy private school. When her rival, uber rich bad boy Lucas Bennett gets her fired from the part time job that's paying her father's medical bills, he makes it up to her — by hiring her to be his personal maid! Lucas agrees to keep their arrangement a secret... as long as Emma caters to his every need.

After a one-night stand, the woman’s sister steals her identity. Six years later, she becomes the CEO’s legal advisor, and they grow close. The sister, fearing exposure, tries to sabotage her, but the CEO thwarts each attempt. In the end, the truth is revealed, and the CEO’s family reunites.

When they were young, they promised to marry each other, but many years later, he forgot that promise. Though they got married, he never returned to be with her and didn't even know what she looked like. By coincidence, the divorce lawyer he hired turned out to be his wife, the one he wanted to divorce. Through various misunderstandings, he began to remember the promise they made in childhood.

The caretaker aspires to a life in the big city and sees the troubled marriage of a professor as her chance to climb the social ladder. However, she soon discovers that everything is part of a larger conspiracy!

She took her sister to visit a close friend, only to be betrayed and sold to local criminals. They were brutally abused, and their parents were killed trying to rescue them. This planted the seed of revenge in her. Meeting a former Phoenix who saw her own struggles in her, she became a disciple. She then rose as the new female warrior of the dark underworld, dismantling the criminal syndicate and rescuing her sister.

Reborn as a five-year-old, Talia only wants to protect her mother. But her charm and secret talents soon win over powerful elders and silence the doubters. With a tycoon father, an even richer stepfather, and a future billionaire husband, she grows up as the family's darling, proving that even the smallest star can shine the brightest.

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.

Liam and Annie were a young couple until Annie was nearly assaulted. In the process of saving her, Liam severely injured the attacker, resulting in his imprisonment. The wealthy Holland family head revealed Liam as their heir, forcing Annie to leave him by promising to save him if she agreed, hiding her pregnancy and pretending to love money. Six years later, Annie is a janitor, and Liam is the Holland heir. Despite his resentment, Liam still loves Annie and repeatedly saves her, but she avoids him, fearing for their son Henry's safety and feeling guilty for the past. Liam decides to win her back by focusing on Henry, believing that with Henry, Annie will return. He carefully plans to remove the obstacles that separated them.

Lexey Ember and Nick Rivers hate each other’s guts. However, when they find themselves stuck in each other’s body, they must work together and find a way back into their bodies - and just maybe into love.

After barely surviving her family’s attempt to kill and bury her, a powerful female CEO loses her memory and is left with the mind of a young child. Wandering the streets as a beggar, she’s taken in by a seemingly frail but influential CEO. The two enter a whirlwind marriage, only to face constant humiliation from his family. A heated clash with his stepmother unexpectedly restores her memories, but she chooses to keep her true identity hidden...

Lottie is forced to give up on the man she loves in order to save his life. Year later, she runs into him again and he's a bigshot lawyer with billions at his disposal. But not only that, he has a cold hard vendetta against her... for stabbing him.

When a powerful CEO discovers his daughter and frees his college sweetheart from prison, they must overcome years of resentment and sacrifice to protect their child from those who tore them apart.

Wild heiress Yuki Ford marries into the Moores to flip their scheme—only to find Jason Moore faking illness to escape her. But when her counter-move traps him instead, their battle turns explosive… and one kiss could ruin everything.

Due to a misunderstanding, he believed that her sister's death was related to her, and forced her to have an abortion. In despair, she chose to commit suicide. Three years later, she returned with a new identity, and he wanted to win her back.

At the Golden Feather Academy, after being rejected, Queen Celine offers her playboy stepbrother Leo a night with her if he can seduce and destroy the boy who refused her—the president's son, Logic. But when Leo's fake pursuit turns real, Celine loses control of Leo forever...

Sophie met Justin seven years ago, but she doesn't remember who he is. As fate would have it, they reunite seven years later after a one night stand. She mistakens him for a callboy and asks him to fake marry her, but little does she know... he's a billionaire!

After barely surviving her family’s attempt to kill and bury her, a powerful female CEO loses her memory and is left with the mind of a young child. Wandering the streets as a beggar, she’s taken in by a seemingly frail but influential CEO. The two enter a whirlwind marriage, only to face constant humiliation from his family. A heated clash with his stepmother unexpectedly restores her memories, but she chooses to keep her true identity hidden...

After realizing she's been hating the wrong man her entire life, Elena dies in the arms of her husband Marcus. In a twist of fate, Elena is brought back in time. It's not too late, she still has time to change everything. In this life, she won't hate her husband... she will protect him at all cost.

After being betrayed by a scumbag, she had a one-night stand with him while drunk and ended up pregnant. Kicked out of her home, she raised the quintuplets on her own. Years later, she returned with her children, and coincidentally met their biological father.

She had a one-night stand with the president due to an accident and got pregnant. However, her best friend took her unborn baby girl and dumped the body down the cliff. Luckily, she still had a baby boy in her womb. Five years later, she returned with her son and reunited with the president.

In a world where family ties are tested, Flora, a bright young girl, navigates a turbulent home life. Her father, Shawn, belittles her mother, Winnie, over her looks, while engaging in an affair with his sister-in-law, Mandy. Following Winnie's tragic death, Flora's attempt to thwart Shawn and Mandy's wedding leads to her own demise. Yet, destiny intervenes. Reborn, Flora wields her intelligence to liberate her mother from a toxic marriage.

Thrown out by her stepmother and left to fend for herself, Sharon Stinger never expected salvation to come in the form of Jenton's most influential man, Henry Forbes. She enters a flash marriage with Henry, and what starts as a mere exchange of benefits soon turns into an unexpected battle for survival in high society. Looked down upon by the elite, Sharon proves her worth with intelligence and determination, climbing to the top of the design world. Meanwhile, the powerful Henry finds himself falling helplessly for her.

I was born into a powerful family, blessed with extraordinary talent and limitless potential. But my mother held a priceless secret, one that led to betrayal by our own blood. In their greed, they conspired with powerful forces to hunt us down. Before her tragic end, my mother entrusted me to her most trusted friend. In the fight to protect me, my guardian sacrificed everything, losing the use of her legs. For twenty years, I lived in hiding, training under a mysterious master, waiting for the day I could return. Now, I have come back, no longer the powerless child they once discarded. My first mission is to reclaim what was lost and seek vengeance for my mother. As I dig deeper, the real masterminds behind the betrayal begin to emerge, one by one. This is my journey—to uncover hidden truths, expose the lies, and bring justice to those who wronged us.

After being set up by her own family, Nora Wood becomes pregnant with Tyler Holt's child, who is later named Bryan. Unfortunately, when Bryan turns five, he is diagnosed with leukemia. In an effort to cover medical expenses, Nora decides to sell the family jade pendant Tyler had given her, triggering a city-wide search for Bryan by the Holt family. Meanwhile, Nora joins Holt Group as Tyler's secretary. As they work closely together, their feelings for each other grow, and their relationship flourishes over time.

“Are you not taking any responsibility after last night?” How dare this man to text me such things! Six years ago, on my coming-of-age ceremony, my father and sister drugged me, leading to an accidental one-night stand with a CEO. Afterwards, I was kicked out of my home! I later discovered I was pregnant, but one child was stolen from me. Along with the truth about my mother’s death, I felt hopeless and left with my other two children. Six years later, I’ve become a top doctor and am determined to reclaim everything... Just in time, I met the CEO again, and he is now pursuing me. I know a game of revenge and love is waiting for me to win!

When actress Zoe Sanchez is transported to ancient times, she becomes a concubine to Prince Alfred. Trapped in his treacherous harem, she must outsmart rivals and win the Prince's heart using her modern wit. From unwanted servant to undeniable favorite—her most dangerous role begins now.

She had just given birth to twins, but her sister took away one kid, killed her and the other kid, and threw them into the wilderness. However, she did not die. Three years later, she returned with the child and tried to take back the other baby...

She was regarded as a jinx by her family since childhood. After an accident, she became pregnant with the Crown Prince's child. Subsequently, she was imprisoned by her mother and sister, who sought to take the child from her. Fortunately, she was saved by a divine physician. Seven years later, in order to treat her young son's illness, she returned to her old home and exposed the conspiracy of her mother, sister, and the Grand Commandant. With the help of her sons, she was finally reunited with the Crown Prince.

She entered a contract marriage with him because she bore his child, but they got divorced because she lost the baby. Later, after clearing up their misunderstandings and planning to remarry, he was arranged to marry the woman who caused her to lose the baby...

Martina is the perfect Mafia daughter. Beautiful, quiet, and — most important of all — obedient. But to protect the one she loves most, she'll go against her father's orders and take her sister's place as bride to the deadliest, most notorious Mafia don of all... the Butcher.

Emma and Cameron were once in love until a fire tore them apart. Years later, Cameron returns seeking revenge, believing Emma betrayed him. After an accident causes him to lose his memory, he thinks Emma is his wife. Can their love survive the secrets, or is it too late for a second chance?

Mavis Addams's only wish is to marry her parents' enemy. Life as their daughter has been tough, filled with her family's relentless humiliation and torture, but to her surprise, she finds herself enjoying the role of the enemy's wife. In the meantime, her heart starts to melt for the one guy she shouldn't. Will her plan work out, or is she better off on her own?

Naomi James's boyfriend pushed her from the rooftop after getting involved with Jenny Walker, a billionaire's sister. Getting reborn, Naomi decided to approach Matthew Walker, Jenny's rich but sickly brother. Matthew was predicted to never have children and possibly dying young, but none of that stopped Naomi from marrying him. Shortly after getting married, Naomi found out she was pregnant!

After a one-night stand, he left her with an ring, and she became pregnant. Six years later, she returned with her triplets. Just as the three children were about to use the ring as a token to identify their father, the ring was nowhere to be found!

Josephine helped build the Walker Group from the ground up, sacrificing her health and fertility for her husband, Cameron. When the company goes public, she discovers his affair with his secretary, Ivy, who is now pregnant. After one final betrayal, Josephine files for divorce. As Ivy plots to steal the company, Josephine strikes back, reclaims her empire, and rebuilds her life with Finn, the man who loved her all along.

Mia's life as the future Luna is beyond perfect, until a witch appears and announces herself as the Alpha's mate. Betrayed by her entire family, penniless, packless and pregnant, Mia encounters another Alpha who claims to be her one true love. Can she trust this mysterious stranger? Or is she a pawn in a dangerous game?

Framed by Noble Consort Sheffield, Josephine died in a palace fire with her newborn prince. Reborn with a mysterious fertility system, she returns to the inner court determined to change her fate. Battling scheming concubines, a calculating emperor, and a ruthless empress dowager, she climbs the ranks through strategy, alliances, and the children she bears. In the end, Josephine helps Princess Serena claim the throne and secures ultimate power as Empress Dowager.

In her previous life, Natalie Simpson, born a nobleman's daughter and the wife of General Eden Richter, was betrayed and murdered by her sister Winona Simpson and the general himself, meeting a tragic end. Reborn into a new life, she vowed revenge and seduced the King to wield him as her weapon. Yet she soon realized her miscalculation because the King had fallen far more deeply than she'd anticipated. To her shock, he resolved to crown her queen against all odds!

This series follows the journey of a man betrayed by his lover and left at the lowest point in his life. Despite these challenges, he never gives up, persevering with hope. He rises from the ashes, protecting his family, finding true love, and ultimately reclaiming his former glory and success.

Sophie met Justin seven years ago, but she doesn't remember who he is. As fate would have it, they reunite seven years later after a one night stand. She mistakens him for a callboy and asks him to fake marry her, but little does she know... he's a billionaire!

They tried to send the multimillionaire Nadia Santinos to the other world. Her husband, Roberto, and her sister, Lorena ,secret lovers, thought they had gotten rid of her forever. But she returns from beyond with the help of Joel, a man who saves her and becomes her accomplice in planning a revenge as meticulous as it is ruthless. Nadia and Joel are bound not only by the kindness that unites them, but also by a shared wound: both need to be saved. What begins as a game of apparitions soon turns into a nightmare of paranoia and terror. Because behind that supposed ghost, there is nothing supernatura, only the relentless vengeance of a woman who refuses to be silenced. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

After being framed and forced to leave the Mystic Blade Sect, Dean Lewis discovers his destiny at the Divine Hall—inheriting the powerful bloodline of the Nine Dragons. Embarking on an epic journey of revenge and growth, he devours infinite spiritual energy and merges the bloodlines of countless realms. Through fierce battles and relentless challenges, he rises against all odds to ultimately rescue his long-lost father and carve his legend into the world.

Cecilia Lynch, a brilliant student from a small town, unexpectedly finds herself taken back into a prestigious family in the capital. Despite facing hostility from her newfound relatives and the scheming of a fake heiress, Cecilia remains undeterred. She focuses intently on her studies, leveraging every available resource to excel academically. Her relentless dedication ultimately earns her a place at a top-tier university, securing a remarkable future defined by her own achievements.

They flash married, each harboring their secret motives. He doesn't know that she is the mysterious doctor he has been looking for to save his brother's life, and she initially marries him with a mission to assassinate him. Now, she must decide how to reconcile her love with her original deadly intentions...

To save his reputation, CEO Raymond Hawk makes a deal with "Hotel Queen" Zoe Jonald: a fake marriage. Zoe thinks it’s just business… until she uncovers the secret Raymond has kept for ten years. When their contract ends and she tries to walk away, he makes it clear their arrangement is far from over. Now, a simple deal turns into a dangerous game of love, secrets, and a past that refuses to stay buried.

For 30 years, Sharon Tingey believed she was Caleb Poole's partner, only to discover his secret marriage to another. Viewed merely as a "maid" by the Pooles, Sharon takes her inheritance and begins anew, using her embroidery talents and a fresh bond with Franklin Russell to transform her life.

Noelle Lane, a supermarket owner, unknowingly saves General Sebastian Camden of Devain and discovers a portal linking her store to an ancient era. Using modern resources, she helps him become the legendary God of War and starts a family with him—only to be executed by their own son. Reborn with memories of her tragic fate, Noelle witnesses Sebastian’s betrayal and Jasmine Shaw’s control over their son. Refusing to suffer again, she demolishes her supermarket, destroys the portal, and claims her compensation—ready to live on her own terms.

He vanished for 7 years. She never gave up hope. Now, the Celestial Emperor is back! Ye Chen returns from the immortal realm to a shocking truth: his fiancée Xia Chaoge not only waited for him but also raised their daughter alone. As danger threatens her company, he will use his incredible power to protect his newfound family and build an empire. A new life awaits.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Before meeting the girl, the boy was not interested in women. After a night of passion with the girl, which resulted in her pregnancy, he took responsibility by bringing her home to care for her. Gradually, he began to understand, like, and pamper her. The girl, in turn, fell in love with the boy during their time together.

She had a one-night stand with the president due to an accident and got pregnant. However, her best friend took her unborn baby girl and dumped the body down the cliff. Luckily, she still had a baby boy in her womb. Five years later, she returned with her son and reunited with the president.

Just because he overtook someone once, he was bullied, and sadly lost his wife. Fighting for his life and dignity, he refused to take money and settle. On his quest to get justice for his wife and himself, he unexpectedly discovered the secret of his true identity and gained the power to turn back time, to undo everything...

When they were young, they promised to marry each other, but many years later, he forgot that promise. Though they got married, he never returned to be with her and didn't even know what she looked like. By coincidence, the divorce lawyer he hired turned out to be his wife, the one he wanted to divorce. Through various misunderstandings, he began to remember the promise they made in childhood.

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!

"Ahhh! That meaty mountain reflected in the water is actually me!" I was a world-class chef, but then, an unexpected explosion caused me to time travel, and turn into a newlywed fat girl! Time-traveled back, I went from a beautiful chef to a 220-pound fat girl, facing humiliation and bullies. But don't forget, I still have my memories and my skills! I decided to lose weight, and open a hotpot restaurant! On my way to success, I discover that my husband, who appears to be a disfigured hunter, has a mysterious identity...

On her first day of work, the CEO's wife is mistaken for someone else, prompting her to play dumb. Her cover remains intact until the nation's wealthiest man arrives to search for his relative, inadvertently revealing her secret identity...

She was a legendary pop diva who vanished for seven years after announcing her sudden retirement. During that time, she found her long-lost childhood sweetheart, now blind after a car accident. She cared for him, but once he regained his sight, he returned to his first love. Realizing it was time to move on, she left him and made her comeback on stage. At her concert, a video of her singing made him realize—his wife was the girl he had been searching for all along.

Cecilia Yeager is reborn on the day of her murder. To survive and get revenge, she agrees to marry Raymond Hawthorne. But on her wedding day, her groom is reported dead. This time, Cecilia must fight to claim her rightful place. Gavin, the mysterious bodyguard assigned to protect her—who hides a shocking secret that could destroy them all or save them both.

He's the kingpin of the underworld, rescuing damsels in auction. But when he finds out his own wife and daughter are being bullied, he decides to take revenge, revealing his true identity and fighting for his family!

Bullied and forced to break up with her first love, she spiraled into pain, ending up in a mental hospital where she gave birth to a daughter. Five years later, struggling to survive with her daughter, the people who once tormented her return. After leaving her, her first love became a renowned lawyer. When they accidentally meet on the street, can they rekindle their lost love?

Married for three years, my husband was always cold and indifferent to me. When his first love returned from abroad, he couldn't wait to ask for a divorce. But before we could sign the papers, he got into a car accident and lost his memory! Now, he's become a devoted, wife-loving maniac.

Caroline Winsor, once a pawn in her mother's quest for luxury, is betrothed to the controlling tycoon Dominic. On the day of their grand wedding, she decides to escape, only to find herself in the thrilling world of underground racing, ruled by the enigmatic Wyatt. Unbeknownst to all, this icy racer harbors a secret identity. What could happen between a fallen heiress and a street racer?

When Emily, a young and unassuming secretary, is drawn into the twisted schemes of her billionaire boss Dominic, her quiet life is turned upside down. Dominic arrives at Emily's doorstep with a gunshot wound, claiming his wife Vivian tried to kill him. Desperate, he begs Emily to go undercover as a maid in his lavish penthouse to spy on Vivian, whom he suspects is cheating and plotting against him. Torn between her loyalty to Dominic and her growing unease about the situation, Emily reluctantly agrees, only to find herself plunged into a tangled web of lies, betrayal, and deadly secrets. As she begins uncovering the truth, Emily discovers Dominic's wound was self-inflicted as part of a twisted plot to frame Vivian and gain full control of the family's vast fortune. But Vivian is no helpless victim - she's a cunning and ruthless schemer in her own right, determined to protect her own interests and expose Dominic's deception. The two engage in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, each trying to outmaneuver the other while keeping their own illicit activities hidden. Caught in the middle, Emily must decide whether to expose Dominic's sinister plan or continue playing along, all while navigating her own conflicted feelings for her deeply flawed and manipulative boss. The situation spirals out of control, leading to a violent and deadly confrontation that leaves everyone's true motives and loyalties in question. Events take another tragic turn when Lady Martha is found dead in her bedroom in their family home. A detective is brought in to solve the case, and Emily is framed as the killer.

After three years on the battlefield, the wife returns victorious, but unexpectedly pregnant! The former Grand Marshal of the empire's army had retired due to his parents' last wishes and married a woman known for her bravery and ambition. She aspired to achieve greatness on the battlefield, and before she left, he gifted her a legendary spear forged from thousand-year-old cold iron. Three years later, she returns clad in silver armor, pregnant, and holding another man's hand. She presents a letter of divorce, declaring, "My husband must be a heroic figure who stands tall, not a weak scholar with no strength." Unbeknownst to her, the seemingly powerless man she had married was actually the empire’s guardian deity. When he dons his marshal armor once again and takes up his legendary weapon, she finally realizes the true identity of the man she once scorned.

Years ago, I had a one-night stand, and ended up pregnant! However, after giving birth, my baby was taken away from me... Now, I return to the country, and accidentally meet my child and his father! Once, I protected my child from danger, and they started calling me lifesaver. I didn't know, my child has started to be skeptical of my identity since our first encounter! He insists that he should be calling me mommy, and his dad should be calling me his wife.

Four years ago, ancient dragon Caden saved Selena's life and spent one unforgettable night of passion with her before vanishing. Now, Selena returns with five adorable dragon babies, and Caden, now a powerful CEO, discovers he's their father!

A disgraced heir from an elite family hides his identity while working at a rival conglomerate. Branded as incompetent, he is chosen as a fake fiancé by the company's ice-cold CEO to deflect her family’s pressure. Unbeknownst to all, he is a legendary figure—a shadow monarch of the underworld, a mercenary king, and a revered healer. At a patriarch’s birthday celebration, his modest gift is mocked until a revered antiquities expert reveals it as a priceless national treasure. He exposes the fraudulence of other heirs’ lavish offerings, humiliating the scheming family. Meanwhile, his own father arrives with an arranged bride, tightening the web of deception. When the family obsesses over securing invitations to an exclusive state banquet honoring the mysterious "Dragon King," he casually claims he can obtain ten passes. Skepticism turns to shock when a high-ranking envoy delivers them personally, confirming his unimaginable power. As alliances shift and secrets unravel, his true identity threatens to overturn every lie—and rewrite the rules of the game.

On my way to my hometown to go through the divorce procedures, my husband and I missed the high-speed rail ticket, so we were forced to take the green train. In the previous life, no one knew that the zombie virus was spreading, and all the passengers on the train died. Fate made me reborn and returned to an hour before my death. At this time, I clearly realized that at this moment, there was only one way to save the fate of all passengers, that is, to stop the train and let everyone get off in advance!

One day, the only heir of a wealthy family was murdered in his office. The victim was Ki Seungho, the president of DA Entertainment. And the suspect was his secretary, Lee Yeonwoo. The world didn't believe in her innocence, and Yeonwoo was ultimately sentenced to death. “If only I had one more chance.” Perhaps her desperate wish just before her death had been heard. When Yeonwoo opened her eyes again, it was a month before the incident took place. As if to warn her of the fate to come, a chilling red line remained on her neck, like a tattoo. So Yeonwoo made a decision. This time, she would save the president and save herself. But this time, Seungho began to pay attention to her.

Sammy and Shane were childhood sweethearts, but a devastating fire left Shane under the mistaken belief that Sammy had deliberately failed to save him. This misunderstanding festered, turning Shane's love into a lingering resentment. Over three tumultuous years of marriage, Shane has filed for divorce 100 times, each time met by Sammy's pleas for forgiveness. When Shane files for divorce for the 101st time, Sammy's heart finally shatters. Resolved to let go of this unrequited love, she makes the bold decision to walk away and accepts the mysterious marriage proposal of a stranger.

Dylan James is a no nonsense detective with high resolving power and a success record that citizens hold in high esteem because of his ability to always outwit offenders. His life begins to quickly turn around when he encounters Luna Phillips a gorgeous woman with a charm to boot who also has a tendency to deceive. At first he hardly knows Luna as a criminal godmother of a world of sophisticated frauds. While solving a new case Dylan fights his feelings for a woman called Luna with whom he is working on his current case. Dylan struggles with feelings developing between them while a man of honor he has a duty to do a very risky thing. Dylan is reporting to Mira Knowles, a strict commander who doesn’t allow any failure, and she sets him up with a difficult mission but one that hurt him personally; apprehending Luna...

An accident brings together a wealthy heir and a neglected heiress, resulting in an unplanned pregnancy. Six years later, unable to bear her stepmother's oppression, she decides to go on blind dates and unexpectedly reunites with the man who has been searching for her and their child. After their flash marriage, he had to hide his true identity to avoid misunderstandings caused years ago.

In a world where choices can reshape destinies, two sisters awaken to a mysterious system that demands a life-altering decision: choose between a billion dollars or their own mother. In their past lives, Hannah's younger sister, Ingrid, chose the billion and entered a life of luxury, only to face a downfall. While Hannah chose family and thrived through her own hard work. Consumed by envy, Ingrid killed her sister. Now reborn to the day of their choices, Ingrid chooses family instead, while Hannah reluctantly takes the billion. But as Ingrid basks in her supposed victory, Hannah smiles. After all, who knows if her sister just picked hell?

Leonard Poe, descendant of Veronica Poe, falls for Ivory Sowle—unwittingly making an enemy of her jealous admirer, Frank Lawson, who ruins his career and forces him into delivery work. Witnessing her three powerful adopted heirs abuse their power to oppress her own great-grandson, Veronica decides to reshuffle Great Arkland's elite families, overthrow the corrupt order, and raise the kind-hearted Leonard to power.

To save her sister's life, she sold her virginity at a high price, giving herself to a stranger. A year later, at a gathering with her suitor's friends, she encountered the stranger again. He recognized her and pinned her against the wall. She fled in panic, but when she returned to the private room, she was dragged to him and told that the only medicine that could save her sister was in his possession. She stooped to beg for the medicine, but he made things difficult for her, determined to drag her back to the madness of that night.

After a car accident, she found herself transmigrated into the body of the discarded empress in the Cold Palace. To gather money for an escape, she started selling storybooks. By chance, she met the emperor in disguise. Her boldness and lively spirit left a deep impression on him. Later, the emperor discovered she was the empress relegated to the Cold Palace. Will her desire for freedom and wealth be swayed by the emperor's deep affection?

After the mysterious death of Madame Delacroix, Emily finds herself framed by her envious employers, Vivian and Dominic, who conspire to have her name removed from the will and to see her imprisoned for the crime. Detective Ramirez enters the fray, determined to uncover the truth, only to discover that Madame Delacroix died of natural causes and that Emily had nothing to do with her death. As the investigation unfolds, Dominic’s past comes back to haunt him when Detective Rodriguez begins probing into the suspicious circumstances surrounding Raphael’s disappearance, leading Dominic to go into hiding. Vindicated, Emily unexpectedly inherits Madame Delacroix’s vast wealth. Honoring a pact made with the late matriarch, she embarks on a quest to find her estranged son, Jamal. When she finally locates him, she offers him a position at the manor as a help, but Jamal initially refuses due to his pride, despite his impoverished state. He however changes his mind after hearing about the generous compensation on the table...

Sasha Lynch, devastated by betrayal from her favorite male streamer due to her weight, stumbles upon a life-altering system that transforms her into a stunning and wealthy socialite. As she embraces her newfound allure, Sasha realizes that her once unattainable crush isn't all that remarkable. Relishing the attention and admiration from men, she blossoms into her own, reveling in the power of being uniquely herself.

Ten years ago, the male lead, a billionaire, killed his ex-wife and her lover after they murdered his eldest daughter. After a decade in prison, he reunites with his younger daughter, only to find her abused by her husband’s family. He takes action, but she resents him. Through struggles and revelations, they reconcile and team up to defeat their enemies.

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...

Strap in for a wild ride with the one and only Luke Charles Stafford! In this episode, Luke takes us on an unforgettable journey from the heart of the Midwest to the bright lights of Hollywood. Get ready to hear stories he’s never shared before, as he opens up about his personal experiences and the road less traveled. We also switch gears with a fun and unpredictable game, testing Luke’s knowledge of his ReelShort shows.

On his wedding day, the heir to Jiangcheng’s wealthiest family gives up everything to save his fiancée, only to be framed and killed. Granted seven days to exact revenge and achieve true rebirth—alongside his also-reborn childhood sweetheart—He vows to protect his loved ones and crush those who conspired against him.

In the chaotic northern region, a young man, once exiled after a family dispute, rose to power in the Sixth Prison, becoming the "King of the North." Poisoned and nearing death, his master arranged several special women as fiancées to cure him, but he hesitated to involve them. One fiancée insisted on marrying him, but during the wedding, family secrets surfaced, leading to his collapse from the poison. His wife and the other women united to save him, becoming the key to his cure. Together, they restored peace to the northern region.

Zoe Yale, a reporter, crosses paths with Finn Gold, a CEO who is working as a server at a wedding for some reason. She falls in love with him at first sight. Keeping his true identity a secret, Finn uses his status and power to help her through difficult times, and together, they find lasting happiness amidst a series of eventful twists and turns.

As an adopted daughter, she had to marry a paralyzed wealthy old man in order to save her grandmother who had been raising her. However, due to her severe myopia, she recognized the wrong man on the wedding day, and her husband left the country in a hurry after getting the marriage certificate. A year later, she came to a big villa to work as a maid. The famous young president happened to return to China. Although they had never met before, she felt that the president looked strangely familiar...

In her past life, Gloria was married off to the ruthless crown prince by decree, only to be killed after three childless years. Given a second chance, Gloria decides to wed the infertile emperor instead. Now, she's pregnant. Guess who's the true phoenix?

Her parents forced her into a flash marriage with a stranger who was a CEO, so she fled abroad to escape. After returning home, to avoid her mother's nagging, she disguised herself as a man and became her friend's brother's personal assistant. She then discovered that her boss was the man she had a one-night stand with on her first day back—and he was also her flash-marriage husband whom she had never met!

Rosa and Emma are sisters, living their fantasy life in a castle their father had inherited, Rosa is engaged to Edward Douglas. As a result of an unfortunate accident, Rosa fell into a coma, but the marriage was not called off, and Rosa's name was replaced by Emma. Times goes on, the couple find themselves in difficult situations, and Rosa comes back to life after six months. When she opens her eyes, the growing tension urges Emma to confess the truth to Rosa...

Klem Shaw, an actor from modern times, wakes up as the stand-in of the missing Emperor of Argentea, controlled by the ruthless Empress Dowager. Trapped in a palace of lies, he must outwit the Empress and cunning concubines while playing the deadliest role of his life. Using his modern savvy and acting chops, he turns from a puppet into a player.

She was the biological daughter who had been lost for many years, but after being taken back from the orphanage, she was constantly overlooked and even abused by her family due to the manipulations and schemes of the adopted daughter. This led to her developing a stomach illness that eventually worsened into stomach cancer, and even on her deathbed, she was accused of faking her illness. Fortunately, she was given a second chance at life. This time, she chose to cut ties with her family quickly and used her own abilities to build a successful career, ultimately taking revenge on the malicious adopted daughter. Meanwhile, she also reunited with the company's CEO, who was her childhood friend from the orphanage, and they fell in love, experiencing a perfect romance.

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!

Her fiancé is snatched by her sister, then she flash-marries a trillionaire and gets showered with love!

Gwen Goodall mistook Genzo Storey for her savior and went all out to help him win the crown, but he repaid her with betrayal and slaughtered her whole family. After jumping to her death, Gwen found herself back to three years ago! Determined to rewrite fate, she sought out the deposed Crown Prince Eugene. While helping him reclaim the throne, she uncovered a shocking truth—Eugene was her true savior! Now, Gwen was ready to turn the tables and make her enemies pay!

Margaret married another country's prince to help her childhood sweetheart fight for the throne. But her lover Prince Edward misunderstood her and thought she betrayed him. After Edward ascended the throne, Margaret and her husband William went to the Snow Empire as hostages. Edward forced William to divorce Margaret, and made her a slave. They still loved each other. But when Margaret found her family all got killed, her heart was full of hatred. She swore to avenge her family...

In a search for meaning beyond her stagnant marriage, one woman's path unpredictably intertwines with a charming stranger. At the same time, her husband is drawn back into the orbit of a figure from his reckless past. Their separate journeys of escape and nostalgia are about to converge, proving that no story is truly isolated.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

OG ReelShort stars Autumn Noel and Kasey Esser are back and better than ever! The duo reunites on screen in this episode, rekindling their chemistry. Watch them react to their latest show, Hillbilly Girlie Marries a Billionaire, and spill all the behind the scenes tea about working together again. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one!

Four siblings were born into a poor rural family, but they were happy as long as they were together. Everything changed when their parents tragically drowned, causing their already struggling family to collapse completely. The eldest sibling, at just ten years old, was unable to support the younger ones on their own. For their safety, they had to endure the pain of begging others to take care of them, leading to a separation that lasted for twenty years. Over the years, due to the realities of life, the eldest sibling lost contact with the younger ones. This only deepened the guilt and regret, as they believed they had lost them. Determined to find them, the eldest was shocked when the second sibling returned as the powerful chairwoman of a major corporation.

Four years ago, she walked into a hotel room to catch her fiancé cheating, only to stumble upon a drugged and injured stranger targeted for assassination. That night, their fates became entwined. She gave birth to twins, but was told one of the babies was stillborn—unaware it was all part of her sister's cruel scheme. Now, four years later, she reluctantly agrees to a blind date with that very same man, and the unexpected happens: she asks him to take care of her son, while he, in need of a wife, proposes a deal. They quickly marry. But things take a dark turn when her ex-fiancé kidnaps her son, only to mistakenly abduct the man’s child instead. Amid the chaos, the two twins are swapped, leading to a series of shocking and dangerous twists that will change their lives forever.

Everyone was scared of him in the city, but he married a countryside woman who turned out to know medicine, fighting, and even owned part of a big company. The CEO gets scared of his wife, "I'm sorry, I won't snoop into your secret identities again!"

On the day my billionaire lover mistakenly believed I had committed murder, he personally sent me to prison. Since then, I've endured unimaginable torment. If I could, I wish I'd never met him! Yet, on my very first day back, I encounter him again. But this time, I won't forgive him!

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...

You and your sister are orphans and grow up together with your brother who is your neighbor. One day, returning home together, the brother picked up a pack of cigarettes out of curiosity. While all three were inside, a fire broke out, and your sister and the brother were rescued, while you were left behind. Many years later, you grew up to become a successful CEO, while your sister became a worn-out housewife to the neighbor's brother. Initially wanting revenge on your sister, you discover her enduring domestic abuse while pregnant, which deeply makes you hurt too. When your sister faces a life-threatening situation, you face a crucial decision: whether or not to save her.

Years ago, they met when his mom worked as a maid in her house. Years later, he became a top doctor, and his rich family claimed him back. Meanwhile, her family's financial struggles stopped her from finishing school. She worked multiple jobs to support herself, pay off her parents' debts, and cover her grandmother's medical bills... Circumstances have changed; how will their love evolve?

Reborn warrior queen Victoria, bound to a life-for-love system, must seduce four consorts—a defiant prince, a cunning strategist, a vengeful heir, and her loyal shadow—to survive Your Majesty’s lethal schemes. But as fake affections spark real fire, she rebels against fate: forging rebel merchants into armies, trading empires with commerce, and rewriting the system’s rules. Can a weaponized heart crown her as empire-shaper… or doom her as its martyr?

She lost her job in a company meltdown but landed a new gig as her old rival's secretary. Amid the challenges, sparks fly between them. But can their budding romance survive the tests ahead?

One day, I, a struggling romance novelist, suddenly found myself inside the world of my own romance novel. The twist? I ended up as the story's villainess—the one doomed to a tragic end after committing countless misdeeds! To change my fate, there's only one way out: I have to break off my engagement with the male lead!

She's a modern archaeologist who casually saves a man in the wilderness, only to discover he's the valiant general of the Great Yan Dynasty. As they get acquainted, they unexpectedly travel back to the Great Yan era. After a series of adventures, they develop feelings for each other and unite to confront a prince vying for the throne...

He's the kingpin of the underworld, rescuing damsels in auction. But when he finds out his own wife and daughter are being bullied, he decides to take revenge, revealing his true identity and fighting for his family!

Gordon James left for a battalion the day after his wedding with Daphne Kirk. Seven years later, Daphne took their son Freddy to Gordon's camp to meet his dad. There she found out he got married to another woman in the camp. Conflicts with his new wife Flora and her mom Jane led to Freddy dying on the trip. Daphne swore to avenge her son with help from her father, Marshal Simon Kirk. Gordon killed Jane to win his powerful father-in-law's favor, only to get killed by Flora who then committed suicide.

The woman had a crush on the president since she was young, but she didn't dare to approach him because of her fat body. When she grew up, her appearance changed a lot. As his assistant, she accidentally had a relationship with the president, but she was afraid that he would dislike her, so she didn't dare to reveal her identity. Unexpectedly, someone else took her identity and even wanted to kill her...?

She went on a mismatched blind date with the wrong man. Hoping for a down-to-earth partner for an ordinary life, she never imagined that the single father with a child she ended up marrying would be her dream guy!

For the sake of her family's interests, a young girl must impersonate her twin brother, only to accidentally enter the wrong room and inadvertently spend a passionate night with a billionaire CEO...

Three years into the marriage, she did everything a wife should, but she couldn't make him care. Disheartened, she chose to end their marriage...

Years ago, they met when his mom worked as a maid in her house. Years later, he became a top doctor, and his rich family claimed him back. Meanwhile, her family's financial struggles stopped her from finishing school. She worked multiple jobs to support herself, pay off her parents' debts, and cover her grandmother's medical bills... Circumstances have changed; how will their love evolve?

This week, we’re rolling out the red carpet for the tiny stars of ReelShort, April Korovichenko from Mommy Don’t Cry Daddy Is Sorry, and Maxwell Maydaniuk, the ultimate matchmaker in Mommy I Got You a Date. But they didn't come alone! Their superstar moms are in the studio too for a feel-good episode about Hollywood and home life. We talk about what it’s really like raising rising stars, the BTS fun of child actor, and playing some hilarious games that may or may not reveal who’s the star in the family.

On my wedding day, my fiancé told me my sister was pregnant with his child. For the sake of family honor, I had to break off the engagement. That night, I had a one-night stand with a stranger. I thought he was just a cowboy, but little did I know, he was a possessive billionaire.

Fifteen years ago, a father lost his finger while protecting his daughter, leading to their separation. Now, she faces betrayal from her ex-boyfriend, scorn from her family for her job as a water delivery worker, and the death of her adoptive father due to humiliation. As she struggles, her biological father—now a wealthy man—suddenly returns to take her home. However, the reunion is complicated by another woman who claims to be the true heiress, sparking imminent family conflict.

Her fiancé is snatched by her sister, then she flash-marries a trillionaire and gets showered with love!

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

The heroine is a perfect housewife, yet she is despised by her husband. After discovering she has cancer, she resolutely decides to divorce him. During her treatment, she meets the hero, a doctor. They quickly fall in love, and her health gradually improves. Her ex-husband realizes his love for her after she leaves, but the heroine will never love him again.

"I shouldn't have ever saved you and brought you up this mountain!" My teacher scolded me for ruining his precious ingredients to make the divine medicine, but later was surprised at the outcome, that I successfully made it out! I am an orphan, study divine skilled with my teacher, and now come down the mountain to gain experiences. On the first day, I meet a girl, and saved her fatehr's life. Little did I know, they are my lost family, and little did they know, I'm a powerful figure with strong ability!

The three major sects coveted the power of the Fire Seal and killed her parents. Before their deaths, her father sealed the Fire Seal’s power within her. Severely injured, she was taken back to her sect by her brother. However, she faced constant exclusion from the sect leader and other disciples, making life difficult, though her brother’s protection kept her safe. Years later, a traitor led the three sects in an attack on her sect, aiming to seize the Fire Seal and take control. With the sect on the verge of destruction and her brother nearly killed, she could bear it no longer and unleashed the Fire Seal’s power, turning the tide and saving them all!

After kneeling to his ex-wife for 99 days, he is reborn with a determination to become a superstar. Facing numerous challenges and opportunities, he competes in "The Voice," writes songs live on stage, and showcases his talent at a prestigious family banquet. Along the way, his complex relationships with his ex-wife, friends, and rivals add emotional depth and tension to his journey toward stardom.

Her daughter and husband were indirectly killed by her malicious son-in-law and in-laws, yet they still sought to seize her estate. In despair, she decides to seek revenge...

Tian, an ordinary small-town guy, had a fleeting romance with a saintess from the legendary Heavenly Mountain . Fast forward eight years, and Qiangqiang, their now eight-year-old son, descends from the mountaintop to find his long-lost dad. Armed with jaw-dropping superpowers and big plans to turn their lives around, Qiangqiang discovers Tian working himself to the bone hauling bricks at a construction site. Determined to use his magic to make them rich and successful.

A poor couple married and promised to stay together forever. Five years later, the wife, pregnant with twins, saw her husband being intimate with a female partner at his company. Feeling their love was gone, she prepared a divorce agreement. Later, the three were on a flight that had an engine failure and made an emergency landing. The wife felt unwell but was ignored by the others. She was rushed to the hospital, and when the husband finally arrived, he only received the divorce papers. He vowed to win her back.

For the sake of her family's interests, a young girl must impersonate her twin brother, only to accidentally enter the wrong room and inadvertently spend a passionate night with a billionaire CEO...

Married for 20 years, I worked hard as a cleaner to support the family and provided business resources to my husband by hiding my true identity of being a wealthy heiress. Who'd know on the day he succeeded, he actually divorced me and despised me for being a cleaner! I won't pretend anymore, as the richest heiress in the city, I will make him regret it!

He chases it. A cold chill crawls up his spines，and he realizes the walls are watching. Wallpaper twists into eyes, blinking. The ball hits a door. He touches it. It crumbles.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

James' girlfriend cheated on him and stole all his money. His company was going bankrupt. But he got a magic system. When he spent money on his employees, he could get ten times cashback. And his employees felt grateful that they could have such a good boss. They worked harder for James. James' career rose...

She's a modern archaeologist who casually saves a man in the wilderness, only to discover he's the valiant general of the Great Yan Dynasty. As they get acquainted, they unexpectedly travel back to the Great Yan era. After a series of adventures, they develop feelings for each other and unite to confront a prince vying for the throne...

On the day he took over as CEO, he was attacked by thugs, leading to brain damage and memory loss. Years later, his adoptive daughter brought him to reunite with his biological children. However, his children’s family looked down on him for his low status and intellectual impairment, refusing to acknowledge him. They accused him of pretending to be their father for money and subjected him to verbal and physical abuse, eventually pushing him down the stairs. Miraculously, the fall restored his consciousness and memory. But his competitive sister, worried that his return would threaten her position, forged the paternity test results and kidnapped his adoptive daughter and mother. Can he clear the misunderstandings and reunite with his family?

On my wedding day, my fiancé told me my sister was pregnant with his child. For the sake of family honor, I had to break off the engagement. That night, I had a one-night stand with a stranger. I thought he was just a cowboy, but little did I know, he was a possessive billionaire.

Late at night, the hospital fades from the bustle of daytime -- only the faint glow of the overhead lights in the corridors flickers through the darkness, wrapped in a piercing silence. Ella, a 20-year-old Western female nurse, stands alone in the monitoring room, wearing a crisp white nurse's uniform. Her fingers glide across the screen as she conducts her routine check of the real-time feeds from each ward. Her gaze flicks to the empty ward, and suddenly, she freezes. The room has long since been emptied -- but on the monitor, a blurry dark figure is moving slowly. She frowns, zooms in on the screen, and stares intently; the figure gradually becomes clearer: it is hunched over, pacing back and forth around the hospital bed in the center of the ward, the hem of its dress brushing faintly against the edge of the bed. The sight is unsettling enough to send a chill through her. "That can't be..." Ella murmurs under her breath, clenching the flashlight in her hand. She decides to investigate the empty ward in person. Pushing open the monitoring room door, a cold gust of air hits her face. Her footsteps echo as she walks through the dim corridors, each step landing like a beat against the silence. She pushes the empty ward's door open gently -- inside, the room is bare, filled only with the smell of disinfectant. The hospital bed is neatly made as always, and there is no sign of anyone hiding in the corners. made as always, and there is no sign of anyone hiding in the corners. Just as she lets out a breath of relief and turns to leave, a sharp squeak suddenly cuts through the silence -- the door behind her slams shut by itself! Ella's heart lurches. She scrambles to yank the door handle, but no matter how hard she pulls, the door won't budge an inch, as if welded shut. "person" wearing an identical white nurse's uniform -- with a side profile identical to Ella's -- sits in Ella's former seat. Her finger glides slowly over the monitor showing the empty ward, and a faint, almost imperceptible smile tugs at the corner of her mouth.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest