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Sierra Lane thought she was getting her life back when she was finally released from juvie after taking the fall for her boyfriend, Jake. Instead, she’s met with a shocking truth: she’s the long-lost Lancaster Heiress, heir to one of the biggest fortunes in the country. Armed with a new identity and eager to reclaim her place at Hawthorne Prep, Sierra returns to school, ready to share the news. But instead of a warm welcome, she finds that Jake has moved on with her ex-best friend, Fallon. Even worse, Fallon has already been telling everyone that she and the heiress are best friends, making Sierra’s arrival a direct threat to Fallon's reign as queen bee of the school. As Sierra battles relentless gossip, sabotage, and an entire school that wants her sent back to juvie, she’ll have to prove she’s exactly who she says she is before Fallon destroys her reputation for good.

Yeon-Woo, the heir of the organization Sipgangpa, disguises herself as a boy to infiltrate an all-boys school and eliminate the heir of the rival organization Makgangpa. However, as she catches the attention of a handsome trio, romance begins to blossom in her used-to-be noir life. One of the three is apparaently the heir of Makgangpa—will Yeon-Woo be able to complete her mission without falling in love?

Adele was born with nothing: no last name, no family, no home. But then she meets Cesare Buonaparte. The Duke. The most feared man on their island nation. And finally, she has a chance to become something more. To bring herself out of poverty and save her friend's life, she makes a deal with the Duke: she'll help him escape an arranged marriage by pretending to be his long-lost sister. Though he's the most gorgeous, infuriating man she's ever met, siblings—even fake ones—can never fall in love. So... why does he keep looking at her like that?

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

Betrayed by the Emperor, Leon Thorne, the Prince Regent of the Solarian Empire, reincarnates as a timid high schooler. Shedding his cowardly shell, he crushes the bully Chad Keller and meets Elise Mercer, a classmate identical to his past-life fiancee. After destroying her cursed necklace to dispel its dark magic, he settles the debts of his gambling brother, Jared Thorne. When the Sanctum, including Dexter Cross, targets the Mercer fortune, Leon unleashes his Prime Grandmaster powers. He obliterates their assassins, dismantles the syndicate, and wins the loyalty of Riverton's wealthiest man, Edward Langdon, ultimately redeeming his past regrets.

After World War III, Arthur Morgan is reduced to scraping by in the chaos, surviving on scavenged goods while being bullied and robbed by former high school classmates—until a chance discovery of alien technology changes everything. He rescues three women who become his wives and sets his sights on using this power to rise as the King of the Wasteland.

Hailey Kaplan, a wealthy teenager who decides to conceal her true identity when she transfers to Western High, a public school. Tired of being known only for her family's wealth, Hailey hopes to make genuine friends and experience a normal teenage life. However, her plans are thrown into chaos when Candice Mathis, the daughter of the Kaplan family's maid, arrives at school posing as the Kaplan heiress. Candice quickly rises to the top of the social hierarchy, while Hailey finds herself at the bottom, subjected to bullying and ridicule.

High school senior, Isabel, will soon die from a serious heart condition. She has a secret crush on her best friend Alex, and plans to confess her feelings to him after graduation. However, a huge misunderstanding in the middle of senior year ruins their friendship. Alex now holds a grudge against Isabel. He even lets her classmates bully her. Ten years later, Alex finds a collection of short vlogs that Isabel left for him. The videos reveal a shocking truth, a truth that completely changes Alex's world.

I, the Black Dragon King, had just returned from slaying a god when my own brother betrayed me. My soul barely escaped into a dragon egg, only to be summoned and turned into a little lizard. As if that weren't enough, the woman who formed a contract with me immediately commanded me to swallow her necklace. I incinerated it with a single blast of dragon fire. From there, I rose back to power—one-shotting bosses, transforming into a half-dragon, and taking down everyone in my way.

Our iconic enemies-to-lovers is back and better than ever! Go behind the scenes of Taming My Bullies 2 and discover how Meg's signature look comes together. Cam also gives the inside scoop on filming some of the shirtless swimming scenes, while the director breaks down the inspiration behind key shots and what it really takes to bring this story to life.

High school student Lindsay's life takes a dramatic turn when Wayne Adams, a star football player recruited by her dad, Mike, the school’s football coach, moves into her home. Their initial encounter is tense, but Lindsay must suppress her feelings due to Mike's warnings. Determined to find a boyfriend before graduation, Lindsay's attempts often end in awkward situations with unreliable guys. However, Wayne is always there to help when she’s in trouble. As their bond deepens, they start a secret relationship. Meanwhile, bullying at school escalates, prompting Lindsay to take a stand for her peers. Her efforts earn the support and respect of the school community. In the end, Lindsay and Wayne are crowned Prom King and Queen, and Mike finally approves of their relationship.