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'The Hidden Talent: Darren Perkin' is an action-packed short drama about a Wulin leader betrayed by his best friend. After losing his memory and being cared for by a kind woman, his return to power promises justice. This mini drama combines martial arts, romance, and revenge in perfect balance. Stream this exciting short series free on MiniShort - no login or download required. Watch now to see the thrilling conclusion!

The 200-jin princess, scorned by her husband and framed by his concubine, awakens unexpectedly. She loses weight, uncovers conspiracies with her abilities, and finally divorces her husband to live a wonderful life on her own.

Isabel Gould's parents died when she was a kid, so she had to live with her brother and sister-in-law. But her brother was a gambler and her sister-in-law always mistreated her. Adam Shelby, also titled Duke Shelby, was a strong general. People admired him and called him War God. He and Isabel had a one-night stand, and then Isabel got pregnant before marriage. This was a shameful thing in her empire. Her sister-in-law meant to sell her to an old man to get money. Adam saved her in time...

After her boyfriend stages a car accident to kill her, modern woman Skye awakens in another world as Zoe, the new empress of the Kingdom of Legumid. Surrounded by deadly court intrigue, including a powerful minister who looks exactly like her betrayer, and an emperor feared as a tyrant, Zoe uses wit and courage to survive. Fighting for her life and the throne, she earns the emperor's unwavering devotion, and together they defy fate to escape a tragic destiny.

On the day of her coronation, Empress Liu Piaopiao uncovers a devastating truth: the man she loved for ten years, Ning Yuan, had betrayed her and her family. He murdered her father and married her to seize power. Unable to bear the betrayal, she takes her own life. But fate offers her a second chance. She awakens just before her wedding, with the knowledge of her past mistakes and the chance to rewrite her destiny. Will she change the course of her life and reclaim her throne, or will history repeat itself?

Emelie Newton’s parents are brutally murdered for offending the consort, their lack of status leaving them powerless to resist. Determined to avenge them, Emelie infiltrates the palace, disguising herself as the consort’s loyal servant. But behind her obedient facade lies a carefully woven plan—one that will ensure the consort pays dearly for her sins when the perfect moment arrives.

After being brought back to the wealthy Litt family, Elsa Litt endures constant disdain and bullying from her parents and three brothers—all for the sake of their beloved adopted daughter, Stacy Litt. On the eve of her SATs, Elsa is falsely accused and thrown into juvie for a hit-and-run crime actually committed by Stacy. When the SAT results are released, Elsa walks out of juvie due to lack of evidence—only to be met with her brothers' scorn and ridicule.

The girl had been mistreated by her family since childhood, and the general was originally engaged to the woman's sister, but because the general was assassinated, the family forced the woman to marry in place of her sister. But in reality it was all a ploy by the emperor and the general, because they wanted to fake their own deaths to bring out who was behind it. What happens when the girl fulfills her promise to be a widow at the general's house? Will she be able to unravel the truth?

She always knew her husband loved her sister. He married her to provide blood for her. But she never expected he would distrust her. When she lost her child, he learned the truth and regretted it. But it was too late.

Returning once more, she's no longer the emperor's prime minister. Now, she's his concubine, trying to overthrow the nation!

In her past life, when the legitimate daughter Leah Bates became pregnant, Elara Bates was deceived into becoming her brother-in-law's concubine. Unbeknownst to her, Leah's childbirth marked the end of Elara's life. Given a second chance, Elara carefully orchestrates her rise, first winning over her brother-in-law's influential father to secure her role as Duchess. She then reclaims her rightful place in the Bates family, exacting vengeance on those who wronged her.

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After her general father dies in battle, she and her mother face persecution—until the queen’s brother assaults her. With officials bribed, hope seems lost—until the emperor intervenes. This powerful short drama delivers revenge and redemption. Stream 'Winter’s Ashes' and other free mini dramas instantly on MiniShort—no downloads needed. Watch now!

That day, I caught him cheating on me in the lab, and when I confronted him, he shoved me. The chemicals exploded, and the next thing I know, I’ve woken up in another world as an unloved, overweight woman with two starving kids to take care of. With no other choice, I decide to make money and get out with my kids. But my scheming younger sister keeps framing me, and the cold, distant husband I wanted to divorce turns out to be the emperor’s son! Just when I think it’s all over, he starts showing up more and more... Can we really make things work?

The protagonist fulfills his master's last wish to stabilize the escort agency for the master’s daughter, makes a marriage contract to expand business, returns triumphantly but is framed, and seeks a way out in betrayal and conspiracy.

Framed by Noble Consort Sheffield, Josephine died in a palace fire with her newborn prince. Reborn with a mysterious fertility system, she returns to the inner court determined to change her fate. Battling scheming concubines, a calculating emperor, and a ruthless empress dowager, she climbs the ranks through strategy, alliances, and the children she bears. In the end, Josephine helps Princess Serena claim the throne and secures ultimate power as Empress Dowager.

A decorated female general returns in low profile but is met with her fiancé's request for a divorce! The top scholar is only seeking someone to create a peaceful era alongside him. However, he doesn’t realize that the very person he’s divorcing is exactly who he’s been searching for! Their missed encounters are truly the best arrangements by fate.

He was supervisor of the country, yet his families were wronged and bullied.

The Imperial Master, secretly maintaining the balance of power across nine nations, holds authority far above the kings with unrivaled influence. Five years ago, to repay an old family debt, he married the eldest daughter of a powerful family and quietly helped her become a regional leader. However, on the day of her appointment, she, believing him to be worthless, divorced him. As the truth slowly came to light, she realized the man she had scorned was actually the most powerful figure in all the lands. Regretting her decision, she sought reconciliation, only to be outdone by a princess, leaving her with no way back and filled with remorse.

Commoner princess endures abuse, outmaneuvers emperor and nobles, rises to become empress.

Sunny, a modern doctor, is thrust into the ancient realm of Logopolis and bound to a merciless "childbearing system." Tasked with giving an heir to the powerful but heirless General Julian, she wins his trust and bears his child, only to discover the cruel twist: it doesn’t count unless Julian chooses her willingly, as both partner and mother of his future heirs.

The daughter of the Marshal of Chuxi (in command of heavy troops) and the new emperor: the emperor plans to marry her then kill her family for military power; she is good at fighting, decides to enter the capital as queen after receiving the marriage order, aiming to control the situation and counter the emperor after having a son.

The girl is an unloved child in the family. She is smart and beautiful, but because she is persecuted, she can only pretend to be dumb to avoid the spotlight. Because her sister is no longer a virgin, she is forced to take the girl's place and have sex with the prince for one night. Later, the girl escaped from the house with her mother and found out that she was pregnant. Five years later, she gave birth to a pair of twins. But what she didn't expect was that the man from that year seemed to have discovered the truth and came to her...

He disguises himself as a eunuch to survive in the palace, hiding his true identity while navigating crises and unexpected dangers. But when secrets begin to unravel, how long can his disguise truly last?