Don’t Mess With Her

After graduating university, a sinister gift from her cousin Laura—an old gramophone—shattered the protagonist’s world. In her first life, the device brought endless misfortune to her family and led her boyfriend to betray her. Now granted a second chance, she navigates this modern fantasy mystery with caution. By accepting the gift but refusing to play it, she redirects the horrific curse. The resulting backlash consumes Laura and her kin, ending their lives in this dark tale.

Sponsored by the powerful Dante Rossi through the manipulation of mafia princess Lila Monroe, Quinn Avery spent years playing their obedient shadow. Despite Lila's hidden abuse, Quinn worked hard to become an executive at the Rossi firm. When Lila wed another, Dante made Quinn his girlfriend. Yet, the moment a divorced Lila returns, Dante demands an immediate breakup. Instead of devastation, Quinn feels only an overwhelming sense of relief as she finally agrees to let him go.

Left with nothing after her college funding vanishes, orphaned Willow has no choice but to approach the enigmatic Nicholas Rowe. She expects the wealthy tycoon to provide the financial support she is owed, but his counteroffer changes everything. Nicholas will fund her dreams under one shocking condition: she must bear his children. Trapped by temptation, Willow accepts his terms, only to find herself entangled in a dangerous web as dark secrets from his past threaten to destroy their fragile bond.

Returning home early for the holidays, a man discovers his villa overtaken by a party hosted by Alan Barrington, who claims to be the owner. A portrait of his wife, Zara Hudson, with Alan has replaced their wedding photo. After a violent confrontation, Alan summons Zara to prove his status, but she unexpectedly falls to her knees in terror upon seeing her true husband. Coldly dismissing her, he orders Zara and her lover to leave while demanding she settle her massive debts.

After discovering she and her husband’s ex-sister-in-law, Cameron, are both pregnant, Cherry expects celebration. Instead, her billionaire husband, Jody Hayden, hands her a signed abortion form. Prioritizing his late first wife’s final wishes, Jody demands Cherry terminate her pregnancy to ensure he can fully care for Cameron. Forced to move out of her own villa so Cameron can take her place, Cherry is cast aside with cold promises of a future child. How much betrayal can she endure?

Cora Maxwell sacrificed everything for her husband, Philip Delgado, secretly working endless overtime to build his tech startup. In return, she receives only neglect and public humiliation, culminating in Philip favoring an intern while Cora is mocked by colleagues. Realizing her devotion was met with betrayal, Cora decides she is done playing the silent, suffering wife. Clutching her latest technical breakthrough, she calls his rival, Craig Butler, to accept a high-stakes partnership.