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Ray, a middle-aged businessman who has given up on love. Posing as a construction worker, he enters into a flash marriage with Jocelyn, a woman who has just been kicked out of her house. Their union starts off with a sweet and dreamy honeymoon phase, but their love is interrupted by persistent bullying from the family of Jocelyn's daughter-in-law. After repeatedly saving Jocelyn from disaster, Ray reveals his hidden billionaire identity to her, and the two of them embark on a life of luxury. That's when Ray's ex-wife returns to drive a wedge betwen Ray and Jocelyn, and as Jocelyn prepares to sacrifice herself for the sake of her husband's career, Ray gives her the most romantic of surprises...

During Eric and Grace's wedding anniversary party, Grace's stepsister Amanda suddenly appears and demands that Grace give Eric back to her, shocking everyone at the party. Amanda devises a way to purposely make Grace fall, which causes Grace to have a miscarriage. Instead of looking after Grace, her husband instead leaves with Amanda in his arms. This is Grace's cold awakening. She finally decides to divorce Eric.

In Reelshort's first unscripted series, 40 singles swipe on each other in real life in order to find true love. They are taken on a series of date challenges designed to test compatibility, connection, and long-term potential. But those who didn’t match are given a second chance at redemption: if they successfully break up any of our newfound couplings, they receive cold hard cash. Can love survive love bombing?

Leah, the daughter of the Cruz family, appears to be a "fierce delicate flower" who throws money around in nightclubs and acts in a cynical way on the surface. In reality, she is a down-and-out heir whose power was seized by her stepfather. During a misunderstanding, Leah, fueled by alcohol, generously spent a large sum of money and "kept" Allen, the "bankrupt noble young master" — little did she know that this man whom she could pin against the wall and whose shirt she tore open was actually the person in power of the Smith family, a mafia clan. A misunderstanding about "keeping someone" kicks off: He can wear an apron and cook dinner, and when she is framed by her stepsister Lisa, he will press the muzzle of a gun against the forehead of the enemy. She once thought that he was a person in distress who needed her protection, but when she herself was in trouble, she discovered that the overwhelming power of the Smith family could be casually wielded by him — she thought she was the hunter, but she didn't know that from the moment she pinned him against the locker, he was willing to shed all his disguises just for her... Let's see how Leah makes a comeback from the "sugar mommy" to become the wife of the mafia boss, staging an ultimate love story between two powerful individuals where "You hide your power to protect my vulnerable part, and I shed my thorns to give you my sincere heart."

After discovering my cousin was pregnant with my husband's child, I divorced him. On the night of the divorce, I found a cowboy. Little did I know, this cowboy was actually a billionaire, and he insisted on marrying me!

Wild heiress Yuki Ford marries into the Moores to flip their scheme—only to find Jason Moore faking illness to escape her. But when her counter-move traps him instead, their battle turns explosive… and one kiss could ruin everything.

School hockey star Brady asks brainy wallflower Harper to be his chemistry tutor. In exchange, he promises to be her fake boyfriend, teach her how to flirt — and help her land her crush. But what will happen when their contract backfires, and the chemistry becomes more than just on paper?

In 'The Back of the General,' a devoted rural wife gives up everything for her family—only to face vicious betrayal. This poignant short drama explores resilience as she reclaims her dignity against all odds. A must-watch mini series about strength and survival. Stream it free on MiniShort with instant access—no login or download required. Get hooked on this emotional journey today!

To escape the marriage arranged by my parents, I secretly got married. I thought everything would settle down, but my husband cheated on me after the wedding! Before getting a divorce, I had a one-night stand with a man. I thought it was nothing serious, but the man got attached to me! As I kept dealing with him, I discovered he was the man my parents had arranged for me to marry years ago! What should I do?

A modern culinary competition contestant unexpectedly travels back in time to become a princess. In the royal mansion, she garners attention with her exquisite cooking skills and develops feelings with the prince from misunderstandings. The princess leaves the royal mansion after being framed, and later shines with her culinary talents. Can she overcome others to become the head chef? Meanwhile, another man also has feelings for her, will this affect her relationship with the prince? Stay tuned.

Six years ago, the chairman of the World Neurology Association gave up invitations from top-tier medical institutions and chose to go into seclusion, dedicating himself to ensuring one person's awakening. To him, saving this individual was the greatest honor of his career. For six years, this person had remained in a Grade A deluxe ward. Now, the figure who transformed the world six years ago is about to awaken, and the world is destined to experience seismic changes once again.

She married a man while hiding her billionaire status and lived as a full-time housewife, silently supporting her husband for six years. But when he failed to define his relationship with another woman, claiming he was honoring a friend's last wish, she grew disappointed and decided to reclaim her true identity and start living her own life again.

When the daughter called her father to save her collapsed mother, he was too busy taking care of his first love and her child. Unable to accept her mother’s death, the daughter continues to care for her as if she’s still alive, while the mother’s spirit lingers, unable to leave. Will the mother finally find peace, and will her daughter ever find happiness?

On the day Felix learns his wife Stella is pregnant, he also discovers she's having an affair with Kyle, a poor student he's been secretly supporting. And apparently, the child isn't his. Instead of lashing out, Felix stays calm and spends the next twenty years carefully plotting his revenge. Now, it's time for Stella and Kyle to pay.

"The Love She Lost to the World" follows Claudia Zabel's seven-year devotion to blind Hector Judd, who still loves childhood sweetheart Natalie. This emotional short drama questions whether loyalty can compete with first love. When Natalie returns, Claudia's sacrifices face ultimate testing. A mini series about invisible love—stream now on MiniShort!

Framed by husband Ethan and Mia on her wedding night, heiress Grace Sullivan fakes death after losing her fortune and face. Five years later, she returns as a mysterious woman, uniting with blind ally Jack to expose Mia’s lies and Olivia’s crimes. As Ethan begs redemption, Grace faces Jack’s love and Lily’s rage—Can revenge end where forgiveness begins?

In a world where choices can reshape destinies, two sisters awaken to a mysterious system that demands a life-altering decision: choose between a billion dollars or their own mother. In their past lives, Hannah's younger sister, Ingrid, chose the billion and entered a life of luxury, only to face a downfall. While Hannah chose family and thrived through her own hard work. Consumed by envy, Ingrid killed her sister. Now reborn to the day of their choices, Ingrid chooses family instead, while Hannah reluctantly takes the billion. But as Ingrid basks in her supposed victory, Hannah smiles. After all, who knows if her sister just picked hell?

A wealthy heiress’s mother committed suicide due to her father’s infidelity. The woman her father had an affair with became pregnant and then gave birth to a child. She framed the heiress, which led to her father sending her abroad to study. Because of the mischief of her father’s mistress, the heiress had a very hard life overseas. By coincidence, the heiress met the male lead and had a one-night stand. Their relationship warmed up. With the help of the male lead, the heiress returned to her home country and began her path of revenge.

The protagonist, once the son of a wealthy tycoon, is kidnapped by the tycoon's adopted son and separated from his family. He later joins the Hidden Wolf Special Forces, growing up to become their captain, known as the Wolf King. Just as he is about to reunite with his father, the adopted son poisons him in a betrayal. In a desperate escape, he is injured and loses his memory, only to be saved by his sister. For eighteen years, the tycoon searches for his son, scouring the nation until he finally finds him in Yang City. Just as the butler brings the protagonist to meet his father, unforeseen events occur. The adopted son intervenes once more, threatening the protagonist by putting his sister's life at stake.

As a single mother, she raised her son with hard work, and even took the blame and went to jail for him. But when she was released from prison, her son...

Iris gave her heart and virginity to Caspian, only to overhear his cruel laughter with friends about her family. She walked away, unknowingly leaving a lasting mark on Caspian's heart. Ten years later, Caspian finds himself still in love with Iris. He's desperate to trap her with marriage. But what awaits him in this long-awaited union?

Newcomer disrupts trio’s balance. Boys plot to use her to force girl to choose husband and change nature, but betray her.

In order to avoid the election of a concubine, the crown prince took the imperial guard out of the city to suppress the bandits. Unexpectedly, he was attacked by bandits on the way. During the escape, he broke into a dense forest and accidentally time traveled. She is a simple and ordinary girl who has been living in the antique shop left by her grandfather. Once she went to a mid-level villa to deliver calligraphy and paintings, she bumped into him. He was injured and fainted. After waking up from the hospital, he was shocked by the new world before him. At the same time, his abnormal words and deeds were mistaken by doctors for brain injury and stress disorder. Since his identity information could not be found, she could only take him home to take care of him. From then on, the two were tied together and began a life full of excitement and fun..."

After The Substitute: Mr. Shen's Descent into Madness presents a haunting short drama about grief and obsession. This intense mini series explores how loss can transform love into something dangerous, as Mr. Shen's pain manifests in cruel punishment. The psychological depth and emotional complexity make this short drama particularly compelling, with superb performances that bring the tragic story to life. Watch this gripping series online for free on MiniShort - no registration or downloads required. Stream this and other dramatic mini series instantly!