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In her previous life, Yao Xin’s father faked his death, leaving her and her mother burdened with his debts. Driven to suicide by creditors, her mother dies, and Yao Xin is forced to work at a nightclub to repay what they owe—only to discover that a client is her father, now living under a new identity with another family. When she confronts him, he kills her to keep his secret. Reborn on the day he stages his fake death, Yao Xin protects her mother, exposes his scheme, and starts a new life with her.

The lawyer Choi Yoon-ha, once called the undefeated legend, loses everything in a mysterious fire. To cover her only surviving sibling's medical expenses, she starts a risky deal with Sung Ji-hoon. "I need a woman who won't stand out." "Is that my mission?" Yoon-ha finds herself increasingly entangled between those who desire her, both good and evil. Can she uncover the truth behind the fire that took everything from her?

Sue Gould, a wealthy heiress, has always been cherished by her seven adopted brothers—until their driver's daughter, Xena Kurt, turns them against her. Heartbroken as she watches them confess their feelings to Xena, Sue makes the painful decision to sever ties and marry Jim Shaw, a paralyzed heir. By the time her brothers uncover the truth, it's already too late—there's no returning to the family they once were.

She was the treasure.She was the treasure.

Gloria Cooley is reborn on the day she was married to Alistair Payne. In her past life, she managed to marry him, only to earn his hatred and witness her country fall. This time, she chooses to marry Alvin Walsh, the King of Sabulon, and finds that the King falls in love with her. Meanwhile, Alistair realizes too late that he has always loved her.

The husband faked death to cheat his wife into repaying debts for his mistress, causing their daughter's death and trampling her ashes. The wife left heartbroken; he regretted, and the mistress got retribution!

Wedding Night Miracle: When Husband Awakens offers a delightful short drama about unexpected blessings. When a country girl marries a comatose tycoon for financial security, her simple plans are upended by a miraculous recovery in this heartwarming mini series. The drama blends elements of romance, comedy, and personal growth as both characters navigate their unanticipated situation. Watch how an arrangement of convenience blossoms into something more in this charming short drama. Available for free streaming on MiniShort - no registration or downloads needed. Enjoy instant access to this and other uplifting mini series!

Victoria Bennett has it all: wealth, status, and Adrian Sinclair, a billionaire heir obsessed with marrying her. But her world is built on a lie. On the eve of their wedding, Victoria makes an unforgivable choice to pacify Ethan's suicidal threats, shattering Adrian's trust forever. At the altar, Adrian replaces her with Madeleine Lang.

Nova Sterling, the true daughter of the Sterling family, upon returning home, is immediately met with cold treatment and framed by the fake daughter. When her boyfriend's sister is pushed down the stairs, all evidence points to Nova Sterling, and her brother personally sends her to prison. After her release, she puts away her humility and resolves to take revenge. In her darkest hour, the mysterious CEO Ethan Walton marries her in a strong move, helping her fight back. As Nova Sterling takes step by step to expose the fake daughter's true colors, her family finally realizes their mistake, but it is already too late to regret. Under the affection of Ethan Walton, Nova Sterling is reborn from ashes and becomes the true queen.

To escape the marriage her mother forced upon her, Nicole Smith boldly sleeps with a stranger and runs away from home with a baby bump. Five years later, she's a devoted single mom to her son, Danny Smith. Just as their life struggles, Marcus Jansen steps into her life, determined to win her heart. Yet, his childhood sweetheart, Zoey Reeves, seethes with jealousy and keeps causing trouble. Little do they know, Marcus is the father of Nicole's son, and her true identity holds even more surprises...

She thought she married her blind date—but ended up with a total stranger. As she adjusted to her unexpected marriage, she learned the truth about his identity and the “scavenger” she once met—his grandmother. CEO’s Wife Works as a Janitor is a twist-filled mini drama about fate and hidden truths. Discover a story full of mistaken identity and heartfelt surprises—only on MiniShort.

Lillian hides her true identity as the chairwoman of a listed company, living as an ordinary sales rep. But when she discovers her husband Milo's betrayal and his plan with his mistress, Whitney, to steal her fortune, her world collapses. Broken but not defeated, Lillian awakens. With quiet precision and the power she once hid, she exposes Milo's schemes, protects her daughter, and makes him choke on the consequences of his own greed.

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.

The Sterling curse strikes again—Arthur Sterling is poisoned. Berry fights to save him, but trouble arrives when Arthur’s jealous adopted daughter, Joanna, returns from abroad, teaming up with a girl claiming to be the family’s “Chosen Girl” to take Berry down. With Paxton and new ally Drake by her side, Berry survives the chaos—and emerges as the one true heiress.

A rural college girl meets a billionaire tycoon. Ready for her Cinderella moment?

"Justice in the Coldest Hour" follows Nancy Zahn's calculated response after refusing to help Yves Levin, the man her husband Sean died saving. This intense short drama explores grief and vengeance when Nancy files for divorce while secretly preparing a devastating "gift." How far will a scorned wife go? A chilling mini series about loss and retribution. Stream now on MiniShort—no downloads needed!

Ten months after Nancy Miller’s fateful encounter with Blake Hart, the CEO of Hart Corp, a devastating accident takes her mother’s life. Desperate to secure her newborn daughter’s future, Nancy leaves her at Blake’s doorstep. Later, with a recommendation from her mentor, Nancy joins Hart Corp. As Blake raises their daughter, he embarks on a relentless search across the city for Nancy, eagerly awaiting the day she will return to him and walk down the aisle in the grand wedding he’s been planning all along.

Adrian leaves his own daughter Esther in a car while he hangs out with his childhood sweetheart, Stacy and her son Lucas. Under the hot summer sun, the car overheats and shuts down. The A/C stops working and Esther starts to overheat. She's at risk of heatstroke and almost faints. Esther dials Adrian's phone to ask for help. Without listening to her, Adrian hangs up. Just before Esther's tablet runs out of battery, she calls her mother. She begs her mom to save her. However, before Esther can tell Claire her location, the tablet dies. Claire starts to desperately search for her daughter. Will Claire be able to successfully find and save her daughter before the unthinkable happens?

The village top scorer joins a live interview. His treasures and 1B balance are exposed. He reveals being a top consortium heir at his ceremony, then reverses fate to protect family and find love.

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...

After returning home, Lee Group CEO Esther is publicly humiliated by a woman claiming to be her son's wife. She soon discovers her son's affair and his plan to use her welcome-back party to legitimize his mistress. Esther stays silent and strikes back at the party, stripping her son of succession and naming her daughter-in-law Rachel as the new heir.

Nina Morris sacrificed everything to save her husband Gabriel, only to be left barren and betrayed by his affair with his sister-in-law Chloe. Desperate, she accepts a deal with Gabriel's rival, Victor Harrington. Their marriage is meant to be revenge, but Victor offers her something her husband never did: respect. As Nina rises from the ashes, Gabriel's regret and Chloe's jealousy ignite. But the ultimate shock awaits: the boy she rescued years ago is now the man she married.

To save her brother who was seriously injured in a car accident, pianist An Muyao is forced to make a deal with the mysterious wealthy man Gu Yixiao. She disguises herself as the late Shen family's daughter "Shen Zhixing" and enters the Shen family, getting involved in the vortex of property disputes and revenge.

Fleeing from the Black Dragon's pursuit, Qin Minghuang and his son, Qin Miao, leave the martial arts holy land, "Wu Jian Shura," and settle in Yuncheng. There, Qin Miao falls for Gu Qingcheng, a coffee shop owner, and arranges for his father to marry her. To protect Gu Qingcheng, Qin Minghuang faces the city's underground forces, who, surprisingly, fear him. After their marriage, the Huang family threatens Gu Qingcheng's career, leading to a deadly confrontation. As Qin Minghuang and Qin Miao fight off the killers sent by the Huang family, their enemies escalate, calling in ruthless killers from "Wu Jian Shura" and the Ten Kings of Hell. Will they survive the mounting danger?