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ReelShort Fan Adaptation of Fated To My Forbidden Alpha*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A message from your dead ex. A fiancée with too many secrets. And a best friend who knows the truth. Every text message brings Daniel closer to the story they tried to erase. When Daniel starts receiving messages from his ex-girlfriend, Emily - months after her supposed death -his world begins to unravel. Each text exposes another layer of deception drawing him into a web of lies involving his fiancée Lisa and his best friend Jason. Told entirely through Daniels phone screen 'She is still typing...' is a gripping digital thriller about love betrayal and the messages we were never meant to read. Daniel thought he knew the people closest to him. He thought he understood love, loyalty, and the boundaries of friendship, until messages from Emily, his ex-girlfriend, begin appearing on his phone months after her supposed death. Each notification draws him deeper into a world he cannot trust, where every photo, every voicemail, and every text may hold a secret, a warning, or a lie. As Daniel navigates these digital breadcrumbs, he begins to question everything he thought he knew about those around him. His fiancee, Lisa, seems perfect on the surface, but the texts suggest a hidden agenda. His best friend, Jason, appears to be a confidant, yet he may be hiding truths that could shatter everything. Daniel finds himself caught between love, obsession, and betrayal, unable to know whom to trust, and terrified that every interaction could have deadly consequences. Told entirely through Daniels phone screen, She Is Still Typing offers a fresh and immersive storytelling experience. Viewers live the story as Daniel does, scrolling through messages, examining photos, replaying videos, and piecing together the secrets hidden in plain sight. With every message, the tension builds. Every image raises new questions. Every call could change what he believes is real. How much can he trust the woman he loves. How far would his best friend go to protect or deceive him? And what truth is Emily trying to reveal before it is too late? 'She Is Still Typing' is a gripping psychological thriller about love, betrayal, obsession, and the messages we were never meant to see, an intimate, suspenseful, and emotionally charged journey told through the most personal lens of all, the phone in your hand... Are you ready for an immersive experience...? Because she is... Typing... *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Cassie secretly sleeps in the stables where she works, but these are scheduled to be demolished by the Duke who owns them. Who is the mysterious and devilishly handsome Woodcutter she's never seen before? She better not get caught with him in the hay, or she'll lose her livelihood...*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

The Final Check-in The argument started like any other, late night frustration, a dropped call, and a simple denial from Liam. But for Sophie, the quiet sound of a laugh right before the line went dead was the undeniable crack in his carefully constructed lie. Now, every subsequent text exchange, every denial, every placating word, only escalates her suspicion that Liam isn't just cheating, he's concealing a truth far more dangerous. Trapped in a digital echo chamber of their history, Sophie desperately pushes for proof, unaware that her ultimatum, If you're alone, prove it, will unleash a torrent of evidence and chilling confessions that reveal Liam is not just with another person, but that the stakes of his secrecy extend far beyond a shattered relationship. The conversation that follows will turn an argument about trust into a frantic race for survival, all unfolding in the unforgiving, public glare of their private chat history.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

At a high-stakes boxing weigh-in, two fighters, Wes, a scrappy bad boy who clawed his way up from nothing, and Aaron, the polished son of a boxing legend, face off before a roaring crowd. The tension is electric, their rivalry personal. As the commissioner struggles to keep order, a flashback reveals the truth behind their animosity: Wes and Aaron were once inseparable, bound by love as much as ambition. Now, that buried past collides with the spectacle of the present. When Wes swings, it is not just a punch; it is years of heartbreak and betrayal erupting before the world.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

The Battle of Gods: The Rebirth of King Zhou，How the reincarnated King Zhou and Daji rekindle their romance, and how they confront the Way of Heaven.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

When a lone stranger meets a familiar face, it's anyone's guess who'll be the first to reach for their gun.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

In the gap between time and space, a little girl abandoned here is full of mystery. What kind of unknown story is hidden behind the poor little girl?*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

High Rise is a dramatic and comedic look into the lives of diverse neighbors living in a luxury Atlanta high rise. The series explores themes of power, money, seduction, love, deception, and heartbreak as friendships fail and drama "elevates". *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

EPISODE 1 Amel, a cafe costumer, suprised by help sign sent by a waitress named Feby who delivered her order. Curious and willing to help, Amel initiated to report the sign to the cafe manager. Unpredicted, the manager was the reason Feby asking for help. Back to Amel, Manager create a new frame to drag Amel more far into his vicious plan. EPISODE 2 When Amel back to her car, she suprised by a briefcase which suddenly appears in her car. She remember that briefcase is the stolen briefcase the manager talked about. The manager came up and accused Amel the one who stole the briefcase. Amel defending herself but the manager insist to report her to the police, which is it what he wanted. The manager locked Amel in his room, avoiding Amel escapades. In the urge of distress, Feby came and help Amel escape. But Feby gave Amel suprised confession that she is the one who put briefcase to Amel's car. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

ReelShort invites all visionary creators to showcase their storytelling brilliance in the most anticipated short drama contest of the year. Whether it's romance, suspense, a ReelShort fan adaptation, or something entirely original - turn your talent into impact! Our very own Sarah Moliski and Luke Charles Stafford show you how to reimagine iconic ReelShort series with your own unique creative lens. Follow along, grab your wig, and enter the contest today!

On the eve of her execution, Marie Antoinette looks back on her life and wishes for a second chance. As the guillotine comes down, she wakes up in the modern day reality of failed actress Antonia Lavigne Fontaine, where she has another shot at righting the wrongs of the past and finding a love that endures through time…if the villains that haunt her don’t kill her first.

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...

Leila Reid, a local bookstore owner, promised her dying grandpa she’d marry and have kids. It all falls apart when her husband, Eric, cheats on her on their wedding day. In desperation to fulfill her promise, she sleeps with a callboy named Mark, unaware that he's actually Matthew Callaway, a billionaire hotel conglomerate, Eric’s long-term friend…and her business nemesis. Throughout the day, they clash as adversaries, but at night, they find solace in each other's arms. As Leila navigates loss and hardships in life, her feelings for Mark and Matthew grow complicated. When his double identity is finally revealed, Mark/Matthew is faced with the greatest challenge of his life: make Leila Reid fall in love with him, twice.

On the eve of her execution, Marie Antoinette looks back on her life and wishes for a second chance. As the guillotine comes down, she wakes up in the modern day reality of failed actress Antonia Lavigne Fontaine, where she has another shot at righting the wrongs of the past and finding a love that endures through time…if the villains that haunt her don’t kill her first.

When med intern Molly has a one-night stand with a stranger, she thinks it’s a one-and-done kind of deal. But a month later, she discovers two shocking truths: she’s pregnant with his baby… and the stranger is her new boss, Dr. Graham Weston. As soon as Molly’s secret comes out, so do her rivals, including her jealous family and a figure from Graham's past, each determined to keep her and Graham apart. With pressure mounting from all sides, can they survive the chaos and find love in the process?

When Chloe's first day of camp, her nemesis Morgan reveals that she's a virgin to all of the other counselors, and the guys at camp compete to see who takes Chloe's V-Card. But when she's saved by bad boy counselor Asher, she meets the first person who gets her to let her guard down. Can Chloe and Asher's relationship a summer of crazy campers, wild bonfires, and a hoard of counselors who want to tear their relationship apart?

5 years after losing her child at birth, Scarlett marries Bobby Clark on a whim, while his adorable son, Charlie, insists on calling her “Mommy”. When will Bobby reveal that he’s secretly a billionaire CEO? Who is the mysterious woman who claims to be Charlie’s mom? Is this just a fairytale, or will Scarlett find her happily ever after?

After losing her family and her pack, pre-med student, Yara, wants to leave the wolf world behind and live as a normal college girl. But when she stumbles across Alpha Warren, a strong, sexy pack leader and saves his life, he’s hellbent on proving to her she belongs at his side. Convinced they’re fated mates, Warren takes Yara back to his pack to make her queen. When he crowns her pack doctor, Yara goes from shy student to leading Luna, and slowly falls for the Alpha who loves her as she is.

To avenge her mother, Daisy disguises herself as a dancer to get close to the dangerous mafia boss, Hogan. Despite suspecting Daisy's intentions, Hogan finds himself irresistibly drawn to her deadly charm. Will Daisy manage to walk away unscathed, or will she be entangled in passion with Hogan?

Violet, desperate to pay for her father’s surgery, decides to sell her virginity, but the good doctor she calls is determined to pull her back from the edge. However, as the two share a heated, unforgettable night, Dax finds himself hooked on Violet, despite thinking she’s just another gold-digger. When their darkest secrets are laid bare, will their fragile connection survive?

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.

A workaholic's life is turned upside down when she finds out her fiance is having an affair with her horrible assistant. She blows the biggest deal of her life when she has a breakdown over it during the pitch. Now, her grandfather, the CEO of her hotel company, relocates her to a tiny mountain town to take over one of their failing properties. To make matters worse, she's stuck with a small town (but devilishly handsome), co-manager, who cares more about people than profits. And she has to live with the co-manager in a little chalet...

A modern screenwriter finds herself transported into her own script, becoming the notorious villainess. The original character had tormented the future antagonist into a "fragile" guy! To survive, she switches to "pampering" mode, instantly transforming into a devoted husband-loving fanatic!

Chloe Lynch, hailing from a humble rural background, struggles under the scrutiny of her superiors during her probation and faces pressure from her family. An unforeseen encounter with CEO Adrian Hawthorne not only secures her position but changes her life dramatically. Expecting triplets, Chloe discovers a newfound ally in Adrian, who supports her through professional hurdles and familial challenges. Together, they embark on a journey toward lasting happiness.

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.

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...

When Jane visits the hospital for an allergy, she falls for the handsome doctor, Henry Darcy, at first sight. Gathering her courage, Jane asks for his contact information, only to be coldly rejected multiple times. Undeterred, Jane crafts a plan to win his heart. A sweet romance unfolds between a determined ballerina and a reserved doctor.

Once an heir to a wealthy family, a genius boy went missing and was picked up by another family, where he was forced into servitude and endured abuse. However, his four powerful aunts—each a legend in her field, from a warrior to a movie star, a divine doctor, and a business mogul—found him and showered him with love, exposing the fake heir and turning the tables!

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?

Ben, a famous celebrity actor, is on the height of success. But soon, his career comes at a risk when he is rumored to date another famous male celebrity. Allen(Ben's manager) offers Blake to be Ben's fake date for a while, until the rumors settle down. Ben and Blake start to blend in together, and go exclusive to suppress the rumors. Hearing the ongoing drama, Ria(Ben's ex-girlfriend) suspects their relationship, hence digs more into their lives. Soon, Ria unveils Blake's reality and the whole set-up to the world...

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.

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...

My parents set me up with a contract marriage, and I heard my “future husband” is a total disaster. To escape, I ended up spending the night with a male model. Turns out, he’s actually my husband…

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 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...?

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.

After being transported into a novel, the heroine survives as a "misfortune absorber," saving the unlucky hero from an accident, only for him to think she's a schemer. She juggles multiple jobs to absorb bad luck, uses her healing skills to win over his grandfather, and fend off his doubts. She also sparks a chaotic, love-hate romance with the very man who won't trust her.

A modern female doctor unexpectedly travels back in time to become Elara, second daughter of the disgraced Blair family. To save her family, she disguises herself as a man and becomes the close servant of the war god, Noah Croft. Using her talents and modern medical knowledge, Elara repeatedly saves lives in times of crisis. Noah develops feelings for her but struggles with his perception of her gender until her true identity is revealed. Then, together, they overcome challenges and forge a magical romance that transcends time.

Rowan's life was shattered when he witnessed his mother's brutal murder, leaving him tormented by vengeance. Yet, his quest for justice is stalled by his master, who holds the key to his enemy's identity. The price? Rowan must honor an ancient marriage contract, forcing him to choose between love and revenge.

What’s happening? Why do I hear a voice that comes from the inside of me? “Why do I have such a useless descendant like you!” It said. In my middle age, my wife cheated on me, and my daughter is ill. At this time of my desperation, a voice inside of me speaks. It says it is the dragon, that has been living inside of me! How lucky I am! With the help of the dragon power, I will grasp any chance I can to change my fate!

After succeeding the Ambit Sect, Saul Hagan set out for Alston in search of Alison Carr—his destined love. With his unparalleled mastery of medicine, Saul restored Alison's ability to walk, giving her a second chance at life. Along the way, he punished those who tried to harm her and saved countless lives with his martial arts and healing skills. Through relentless trials, Saul and Alison's bond only grew stronger, until at last they reached their long-awaited happy ending.

Modern college student Grace Song wakes up as the villainous pregnant ex-wife in a period novel. The original Grace desperately wanted to marry into power, finally seducing William Hay into marriage. But when the Hay family was framed and sent to the countryside, she abandoned William and aborted their child, later suffering a tragic fate with an abusive husband.

Dr. Heal was attacked. The assassins forced him to give them Compendium of Medicine. Dr. Heal sealed his soul in a compass. The chosen one would open it with his blood and inherit all Dr. Heal's medical skills...

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!

After being swapped by her birth mother, who favored boys over girls, she went from being a heiress to a poor girl. By chance, she crossed paths with the fake heir who wanted to kill her for wealth and status after learning their true identities. With danger looming, how will she face it?

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!

Successful actor Hee-su, notorious for his poor fashion sense, teams up with veteran fashion coordinator Hyo-jin for the drama Paintings and Coffee. Though they initially clash, they gradually grow closer and build a strong bond. However, hidden schemes and obstacles put their relationship to the test. What will their fate be?

She loves him dearly, yet he betrays her by plundering her home and bringing his lover. When he learns she is dying, he begs for another chance, but it's too late.

Join us as we celebrate the 2025 ReelShort Awards to crown the best talent and most compelling stories in the world of vertical short dramas. Hit play, relive the magic, and see who took home the trophy in 2025.

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of those steamy on-screen moments? Especially in the world of vertical dramas? Renowned intimacy coordinator Olivia Ku joins ReelShort star Tess Dinerstein, known for her bold performances in Surrender to My Professor and How to Tame a Silver Fox, for a candid conversation about the art and logistics of choreographing intimacy. Tess opens up about what empowers her in these daring roles, how she protects her boundaries, and what it takes to bring your favorite romance stories to life. All with safety, trust, and consent.

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?

She loves him dearly, yet he betrays her by plundering her home and bringing his lover. When he learns she is dying, he begs for another chance, but it's too late.

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