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Carrying the weight of joy and anticipation, he looked forward to sharing the news of his acceptance into a prestigious Ivy League school in the U.S. This renowned institution marked the start of his academic dreams and was a reward for his hard work. However, when he opened the door with hope, he was met with unexpected heaviness and an unusual bustle. The crowd wasn’t there to celebrate his success but had gathered due to a sudden and tragic event.

After ten years abroad, Eleanor Vance returns home and happens to save a kid from her son’s fiancée, Tara Reed. Beaten, disfigured, and robbed of her most treasured heirloom, Eleanor hides her scars—and her true power. Playing the meek mother-in-law, she gathers evidence of Tara’s corruption and cruelty. At the family banquet, just as Tara celebrates her upcoming wedding to William Shawn, Eleanor reveals herself as the new CEO of Shawn Group. One by one, she tears down the liar’s empire.

Nanette Mosley, the long-lost heiress, fell for Lemuel Knox, but he scorned her as a mere rube. After a drunken one-night stand with Lemuel, Nanette found herself pregnant, yet Glenda Harris took the credit and became Lemuel's fiancée. When Nanette's adopted sister caused a hit-and-run that left Glenda in a coma, Nanette took the fall to save her adoptive father, and Lemuel threw her in prison. Upon her release, Nanette thought she wouldn't cross paths with Lemuel again, but fate had other plans. For Glenda's sake, Lemuel tortured Nanette time and time again. By the time he regretted it, she had long stopped loving him.

Let Us Help Reunite Mom and Dad — After a one-night stand, they had triplets who grew up separated. Years later, their children come together to help their parents find love again. This heartwarming short drama explores family, forgiveness, and second chances. Watch this touching mini drama free on MiniShort — no login or download required. Don’t miss this feel-good short series—stream Let Us Help Reunite Mom and Dad now on MiniShort!

After catching her husband cheating, she was kicked out with nothing. After the divorce, her ex-husband's company boss offers a contract relationship to fend off other women. Little does she know, the billionaire has already fallen for her and will always cherish her.

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…

In this emotional mini drama, Scarlett endures four years of a loveless marriage with billionaire Ryan—until his cruel demand forces her to leave. But when Ryan realizes his mistake, it’s too late: Scarlett has moved on. Secrets unravel, revealing she was always his true love. Can he win back the heart he shattered? 'Ex-Husband, Stop Pestering Me!' is a rollercoaster of revenge, redemption, and second chances. Stream this gripping short series for free on MiniShort—no login or download needed. Don’t miss this trending drama!

She was to give him shares after 10 years of marriage, but found his secret family on their daughter's competition day. Provoked by his lover, she vowed to secure her daughter's top spot and punish him.

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!

As a boy, Joseph hated studying until his mother brought Jane to be his little “housekeeper.” Her patience and warmth changed him completely, and he secretly vowed to marry her one day. Years later, Joseph has become one of the world’s most powerful tycoons, and the first thing he does with his success is return to the countryside to make Jane his wife.

After a car accident, to save her husband, she had to leave him, though she's pregnant with his child back then.

"For a decade, Ruby Nicholson, a brilliant gynecologist, had been shackled in a loveless marriage to her scumbag husband, Kyle Lane. Barren and unable to conceive, she endured relentless torment from his venomous mother, Jennifer Lane, who never missed a chance to belittle her. Kyle had been entangled in a steamy affair with a younger woman, Freya Riley, who was now pregnant with his child. It was in the hospital that Ruby stumbled upon the gut-wrenching truth. Confronted by the treachery, the taunts, and the suffocating oppression, Ruby launched a breathtaking counterattack. Armed with the law, the power of public opinion, and her razor-sharp professional skills, she was determined to expose Kyle and his family. With every step, she clawed back her stolen wealth and her shattered dignity. And then there was Maxwell Smith, an internet celebrity and paparazzo who'd been quietly adoring her from afar. With him, Ruby lived a life painted in hues of hope and love."

She was betrayed by her husband and hadn’t seen him for three years, only to discover he had a child with his mistress. However, she had already seen through everything. During those three years, she had a fling with a call boy, who turned out to be a billionaire heir...

She was a general who was framed and ended up with her entire family being executed. Reborn, she meticulously plans her revenge while also protecting a "silly" prince who had supported her at every turn in her previous life. Drawn in by his sincere devotion, she resolves to spend her life with him, only to unexpectedly discover that he was playing dumb the entire time...

Years ago, a favored imperial concubine, protected by the emperor’s love, committed heinous acts and falsely accused a loyal family of treason, leading to their extermination. The sole survivor, the loyalist’s daughter, later enters the palace as the general’s daughter to compete for the queen's position. She carefully orchestrates her encounters with the emperor, gaining his affection and eventually securing her place as his concubine. When she finally avenges her family and plunges a dagger into her enemy’s heart, the concubine reveals there was someone else pulling the strings all along.

The orphan was dying from a serious illness and unable to afford treatment, but he miraculously was reborn as the son of a multi-billionaire. Now, he needs to spend his inherited billion-dollar fortune within three months to gain a new lease on life!

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.

Exiled as a child by her stepmother, Ruth Sinclair returns to Veridia's capital to uncover the truth behind her grandmother's death. Forced into a marriage with Ryan Hayes – the most notorious playboy – she soon discovers he is secretly the head of the Whisperwind, an elite intelligence network. Together, they expose a deadly conspiracy involving her stepmother, Madeline, and a foreign power. As they hunt for justice, their calculated alliance ignites into a fierce, undeniable love.

The mute girl was sent to the CEO's bed as a gift. After marriage, everyone thought he was ashamed to take her out, but little did they know he was completely enamored by her and doted on her endlessly!

Mia Langford, a talented but financially struggling art student, never expected her quiet life to collide with power, desire, and betrayal. A single reckless moment in class—an impulsive gaze and a forbidden sketch—draws the attention of her professor, Wesley Winslow, a brilliant yet dangerous man whose presence alters the trajectory of her world. Before Mia can understand the shift, her manipulative stepmother arranges a sudden engagement between her and Wesley’s entitled son, Darius—an alliance designed entirely for wealth and influence. But everything changes on a fateful night when, drugged and blindfolded, Mia ends up in Wesley’s arms instead of her fiancé’s. What should have been a mistake becomes an irreversible entanglement—emotionally, physically, and morally. As their forbidden bond deepens, Mia becomes trapped between two powerful men—one who seeks to possess her and one who risks everything to protect her. Darius, driven by jealousy, control, and entitlement, escalates his obsession. He forces Mia into humiliation, threatens her reputation, and captures evidence meant to destroy her future, using blackmail and emotional warfare to keep her under his control. Meanwhile, Mia fights for dignity in a world determined to shame and silence her. Rumors spread on campus, classmates turn against her, and her image becomes a weapon used to dismantle the life she worked so hard to build. Wesley becomes her only refuge—but also her biggest contradiction: the man she should run from, and the only one she wants. Their connection grows from forbidden desire to something dangerously close to love—forcing both to confront their fears, ethics, and the power structures binding them. In a world where everything—her body, her name, her future—is being claimed by others, Mia must decide whether to surrender…or fight for her identity, her freedom, and her own voice.

Keith, once cherished as the adopted son of the Steele family, is thrust into a treacherous web of deceit with the return of their biological son. Betrayed and heartbroken, Keith decides to volunteer for a "Time Capsule" project, intending to leave the Steeles behind forever. But when a staggering revelation comes to light—that Keith is the Steeles' true biological son—regret consumes the family. However, Keith has already turned the page, ready to embrace a new chapter of his life…

"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...

New police academy graduate Misty takes on a daring mission to infiltrate the 'Divine Marriage' ritual in Florals Village. Posing as a Florals Maiden, she dives into the mysterious Florals Cave, outsmarting a criminal syndicate, exposing the village chief's human trafficking operation, and rescuing her sister Lara and other captives.

The loser in reality suddenly got to exchange stuff through a magical mirror with people in the ancient times.