Melodrama Short Dramas
216 short dramas in Melodrama — synopsis, ratings and where to watch.
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My Father's Billionaire Boss Treasured Me as His BrideA month later, Julia discovered she was pregnant. Julia, a bartender, was drugged by Pete — her father's direct superior — who had taken a liking to her. She begged her father for help, but he turned a blind eye.
Vows in Ashes, Betrayal on TrialWhen a scandalous photo exposes Jennifer's supposed betrayal, seven years of marriage crumble to dust! But just as Frederick files for divorce, he makes Jennifer his own defense lawyer!
Love's BetrayalReginald Lu and Cordelia had been together eight years and were to be married the next day. On a snowy night he left her and her mother Seraphina standing in the street and drove to his childhood friend. Seraphina's heart gave out. Cordelia took her mother's ashes and went away to carry out her last wishes. Reginald understood what he had lost only after the Lu Group's shares collapsed, and by then there was nothing left for him to do about it.
Half-Hidden, Half-RevealedOn her seemingly sadistic mother's wedding night, Riley intends to uncover the truth about her mother!
Shadows of a Stolen FutureInjured by foster brother, Ryan Han lost his place at the university. Now he seeks justice and redemption with the help of honest allies!
Web of DeceitSandra lost her parents as a child and was taken in by a woman from the village who kept her alive. She treated the woman as an adoptive mother, and once she was grown she married the woman's eldest son to pay the debt back. She was fond of him.
The older woman fell badly ill. Sandra wanted her taken to the hospital in the city. Her father-in-law refused and held that the only treatment needed was water made from incense ash. The sick woman drank it and got worse on it. Sandra got her into the hospital in the end, and she was pulled through with little time to spare.
The operation had to be paid for, and Sandra had money saved for it. Her husband took the money and handed it to his father, who spent it on rebuilding the ancestral hall in the village, which gave him a claim to stand for chairman of the clan association. Nothing was left for the surgery.
Sandra went to the new hall and called the men of that family what they were, careful about appearances and with no morals under it. Later she broke up a wedding they had set up on a lie and got the bride out of it. They wept over all of it in front of the neighbours, and another move against her was already underway.
Invincible Beyond MortalsThe Jiang family is one of the four great houses of the capital. Their daughter turns up at Lynnfell's door pregnant, asking him to marry her and take the child as his own.
Lynnfell watched a battle between immortals and demons when he was small and came away certain he had crossed into a world of cultivators. His grandfather threw him two cultivation manuals without making much of it. The aptitude was there, the training took, and it carried him past the level of the masters of the immortal path. He also has a marriage arrangement already in place, with Yuwen Siyue of the Yuwen family.
The Rich Guy Killed His Streamer GFThe delivery guy witness the shocking murder of his favourite sexy streamer committed by her husband?!
My Mother-in-Law Got Pregnant and Framed Me for ItMother-in-law asks me to conceal her secret pregnancy from an affair, but then I am accused by husband falsely of unfaithfulness?! I'm cutting off this toxic family!
Want the Billion-Dollar Courtyard Back? No Way!The poor courtyard house has skyrocketed in value?! When Aiden and his family return home, everything has changed!
Lawyers vs. Cheaters: Escaping the NovelTop lawyer Lysandra awakens inside a melodramatic novel and treats its contrived traps as cases to be argued. She uses the law against the characters and plot trying to contain her, searching for a legal path back to the real world.
Mother-in-Law's Accident, Husband Rushed to MistressNeil Cole had a mistress, April Cox, and his wife Amy knew nothing of what it would cost her. Neil's mother, Anna Cooper, was riding a bicycle when April drove at her from the wrong direction. Anna swerved, went into a ditch, and was badly hurt and unconscious.
Amy found her and called Neil for help. Once he heard that his mother had not been struck by the car directly, he told Amy to deal with it herself and went to the site of April's "accident". April played the victim to win his sympathy and accused Anna of being the driver who fled the scene, and asked the court to summon her.
Amy carried it alone and stayed with her mother-in-law at the hospital. When Anna's condition became critical the hospital needed Neil's signature to treat her, and no one could reach him.
The Wronged MotherCatherine sacrifices everything for her son's future, but when she moves to the city to reunite with him, she's shocked to find herself betrayed and humiliated—will she reclaim her dignity and expose the truth?
Heaven-Sent Cute BabyA young boy discovers his real mother in an airport after realizing his supposed mother's deception, leading to a revelation about a manipulative scheme and hidden family ties!
AI Sister Takes My PlaceLin Nian was once the most beloved daughter in the family, until an AI sister named Jiya came along. This docile and flawless substitute gradually took her place in the hearts of their parents and elder brother. She spent three years in a reform academy, where an invisible mold crushed her vibrant spirit, leaving nothing but an empty shell.
By the time she finally became an obedient "perfect daughter" just like Jiya, her parents were only briefly surprised before growing used to the change. Her elder brother was the only one who still cared and tried to reach out — until one night. She sat alone and motionless in the darkness, while birthday songs echoed from the living room. No one remembered that it was Lin Nian’s birthday too.
The Day I DisappearGrace Nolan could see the date a person would die from the time she was small. As a child she said out loud when her grandfather, her father and her mother would go, and after that the household treated her as the one who had brought it about. Her three older brothers kept her at a distance and were hard on her, and she was not allowed to spend time with her younger sister.
She grew up inside the house that way. On her twenty-second birthday a date appeared on her own palm. She spent what was left of the day with the people who had hurt her, putting right what she could and leaving them something good to remember.
HomecomingGiana Walles and her husband, Frank Zouch, lived separately for a decade due to her commitments to raising her grandchildren. Recently, Frank was diagnosed with heart disease and hoped for Giana's return. However, his daughters-in-law prevented her from doing so and utilized her as a caretaker. Amidst family conflicts, Giana couldn't break away, leading to Frank's death going unnoticed for several days.
Selling SilenceAfter marriage, my husband took the whole family abroad for the holidays, leaving me behind to tend an empty house alone. This year, I watched them leave without a word, then sold our matrimonial home and filed for divorce. When they returned from their joyful trip, the house was no longer ours.
She Took the Wrong BedPregnant heiress Eleanor Whitman finds her husband Nathan diverting her resources to his mistress Chloe. Nathan attempts to seize the family assets and harm her unborn child. Eleanor’s father arrives, revealing Eleanor as the true controller of the family trust and Horizon Capital. Nathan loses everything and ends up homeless, fighting with Chloe in the streets.
She Raised My RentWhen his sister Mary Miller maliciously hikes his rent, James Miller moves out instead of arguing. To force him back, she and her husband Tony Lee try to frame him, but James fights back with footage and clever traps. He then buys their shop cheaply. In the end, Tony is arrested, and Mary loses everything.
Rent Hike BackfireShirley quickly scanned and shelved each parcel with practiced ease. She rented this unit three years ago and turned it into a small depot. Through rain or shine, she grew it from dozens to nearly a thousand daily packages, making it the heart of the community. But just as her lease was about to expire, the landlord called…
The Life-Changing FlightA pregnant woman takes my seat, so I take the upgrade. Then karma hits. Minutes later, she and her husband are escorted off for safety violations. They try to destroy me online, but I come prepared. I sue, I win, and my career skyrockets. That is when they realize they are messing with the wrong person.
Kindred HeirShawn Carter lost his family young. Living honestly through hardship, he faced love and career struggles until his kin found him, revealing his legacy as heir to a powerful clan and martial arts master. Scorners regretted their disdain. Shawn returned home, led the business, and built an extraordinary life.
When Emily BloomsAt six, Emmy's father throws her into a frozen river and Linda Foster rescues and renames her Emily. Poverty shapes her childhood, but Linda's affection gives the abandoned girl room to flourish. Emily grows into the scientist whose breakthrough ends a foreign technology monopoly, owing her success to the mother who chose her rather than the blood parent who rejected her.
Precision PaybackWrongfully accused, top toolmaker Jack Carter walks away from his factory job. After critical machinery fails and puts orders at risk, he joins a small local plant. His exceptional workmanship wins big contracts. The guilty get punished, and he earns fame as a skilled master — talent is the ultimate safety net.
Betrayed RootsA man devotes himself to selling his village's apple harvest, yet gets ousted after drought and contract disputes. The villagers fall victim to a scam, while he leads other communities to thrive with grit and leadership.
Homebound LuckTired of hectic city life, a man returns home for the new year and awakens a cashback system. Blessed with good fortune, he gains the approval of his loved ones, quits his stressful job, and embraces a peaceful, fulfilling hometown life.
Defy My Unfair InlawsSophia's first visit to her fiancé's family becomes a gauntlet of petty traps involving wrong-sized slippers, a deceptive money transfer, and a house they never intend to give her. Only sister-in-law Emily offers covert help because she has already suffered under the Stones' controlling rules. Recognizing a shared enemy, the two women join forces to expose the family's schemes.
Truth in FreshnessSeafood cheat Harvey targets honest fishermen, but procurement director Ryan steps in, blocks every trap, and helps them rise. The fraud collapses; integrity builds a premium brand.
Emily Self-MadeAdmitted to Capital University, Emily Shaw takes her bankrupt benefactor Michael’s family to her hometown. Through relentless grit, she helps his son Ryan ace his exams, exposes the fraud behind Michael's ruin, and builds her own firm from scratch.
Diner JusticeVictoria goes undercover at a business park food court and exposes King’s Grillhouse for selling rotten meat and ripping people off. She backs an honest elderly couple, helping their humble diner land a major cafeteria deal while the corrupt owner ends up behind bars.
Choices at dawnLaura Evans ran neighborhood grocery group buys for living costs. Her family seized her business, ruined quality with low prices and upset locals. She solved troubles and chose divorce to chase her new life.
Money Shows TruthCountryside elderly parents visit their biological son in the city, but he treats them coldly, forcing them to use a freight elevator and refusing even a small loan. Desperate, they turn to their poor adoptive son, who gives them everything he has. Heartbroken, they leave him their entire fortune.
By Your MeasureWhen her pet python begins fasting and measuring her body each night, Evelyn Hart learns the horrifying truth: it's preparing to swallow her whole. But the real predator isn't the snake, but those closest to her: her husband, her dearest friend. Betrayal slithers closer than she ever imagined.
Her Life of HateBrian's girlfriend, Sophia, burned his university acceptance letter so he would have to go make money for their living and her own tuition fees. Realizing that Sophia has been doing nothing but using him, Brian decides to walk away and embrace his bright future, leaving Sophia alone in the abyss of selfishness.
After the Darkness 2On a freezing 1998 night, a 7-year-old girl is kicked out by her stepmother. Starving, she finds a missing person flyer and calls the number. The family mistakes her for their lost daughter. Living a lie, she dreads the DNA test—until it reveals she is their long-lost child. She transforms from a lost soul to a beacon of hope.
The 1986 Canteen WarmthIn 1986, state factory chef Ryan gets framed for helping Willa, a poor worker. He exposes corruption, reforms the canteen, and brings lasting warmth and justice to all co-workers.
Rise of Tom IronsWhen a crippled outcast suddenly wins millions, estranged family and neighbors rush to cash in. Tom Irons resists, betting everything on a pig farm. Facing sabotage and collapse, he builds a trusted brand, earning respect and unexpected love in a town that once despised him.
The Retired MasterA century-old restaurant near collapse gives Henry Lewis a chance to put his neglected skills to work. Underpaid after helping his nephew build a thriving business, the retired chef takes over Fortune Restaurant and restores lost banquet traditions, passing on both his craft and his standards of integrity.
He Raised My Rent, So My Family Shut Down His Mall"He Raised My Rent, So My Family Shut Down His Mall follows Avery Carter, the owner of a beloved dessert shop inside Riverton Galleria. After years of helping bring life and foot traffic to the once-empty mall, Avery is suddenly hit with a brutal forty-percent rent increase by the arrogant property manager, Ryan Cole. When she refuses to be bullied, Ryan cuts her power, blocks her move-out process, humiliates her in public, and prepares to replace her with Chloe Blake’s influencer-backed tea brand, StarSip Tea.
But Ryan has badly underestimated her. To him, Avery is just a small tenant. What he does not know is that the mall’s most valuable traffic drivers are all tied to her family: Maison Velaire, the luxury jewelry store run by her mother; Pulse Fitness, operated by her husband; and Nexora Tech Club, owned by her younger brother. With one calm decision, Avery moves not only her own shop but her entire family’s businesses across the street to Aurelia Square, draining Riverton Galleria of its real customer base.
From there, the story becomes a fast-paced business revenge drama. Avery uses customer loyalty, smart promotions, public opinion, and solid product reputation to turn her relocation into a victory. Meanwhile, Ryan and Chloe rely on influencer hype, smear campaigns, and shallow “high-end” branding, only to watch StarSip Tea collapse under scandals, bad strategy, and backlash. As Ryan’s extortion, corruption, and fraudulent leasing schemes are exposed, the old mall’s reputation crumbles.
The drama delivers satisfying comeback moments, sharp business rivalries, viral public-opinion reversals, family support, and a strong female entrepreneur refusing to be controlled. In the final arc, Avery discovers that her powerful father-in-law, Daniel Carter, was secretly behind the plot to drive her out. Instead of surrendering, she reveals herself as a shareholder of Aurelia Square, proving that she is not a decorative wife in a wealthy family, but a self-made businesswoman who built her own value."
Fortune From a Dry WellFrank’s father died abruptly. His uncles and biased grandpa took all wealth, leaving his family a shabby hut and a dry well. Frank found his grandma’s Spring Haven in the well, gaining divine power and rich soil. Relying on the spring, he reversed his fate and became a feared, respected village legend.
WindfallPorter James endures abuse from in-laws and cannot even afford his daughter’s dance shoes. He stumbles on a fat cheque yet splurges nothing. Honest and bold, he runs a failing logistics depot. He stays upright, gains his wife’s trust and gains market ground. He aids staff, forgives kin and brings shared wealth to all.
Enough of Playing NiceBetrayed by his wife's family, Alex left Sunrise, bankrupting it. He demanded divorce, rebuilt the company, and discovered Emily was stealing secrets. But Emily chose him over her father. Together they exposed the mastermind, grew from partners to lovers, and found a second chance at life.
Lilyvale MiracleOrphaned Maggie discovers her mother’s magic pouch connecting Lilyvale to the modern world. Stricken by natural disasters, villagers trade wild goods for modern supplies, overcoming hardships together to turn their village into a prosperous home.
Out of the CageSarah Evans wants her marriage to be a marriage. After three years of giving up everything for it she works out that what she actually is in that house is a servant. Her husband David has betrayed her and his family treat her badly, and nothing she gives up changes any of it.
So she stops. She sells the house she owned before the wedding, files for divorce, and goes back to the career she dropped when she married. Her friends help, and so does an investor, Victor Lang. While she is rebuilding she also brings out what the Evans family have been lying about.
Integrity WinsCountry chef Henry Lane walks away from a wedding banquet rather than compromise his standards for profit, despite pressure from his cousin-in-law.
Her Secret LetterRebellious Emily sacrifices everything for love, only to be abandoned while pregnant. As she struggles to raise her child alone, she gradually realizes her parents never stopped loving her. Through hardship, she learns the true meaning of family, forgiveness, and home.
Where We BelongFor five years, Ryan gave everything, only to be cast out by his wife, Wendy, who drained his money for her family while cold to his. Ryan fought back with proof when crisis hit. Faced with evidence and divorce papers, Wendy saw her wrongs and learned to respect. A shattered family rebuilt itself with honesty and gratitude.
True Colors in CrisisSandy Scott's husband Max James has his cargo seized at the port, threatening ruin. Sandy turns to her wealthy friend only to be met with cold indifference. Finn Clark, a laborer Max once saved, sells his daughter's future home to help him. Sandy learns who truly cares and finds herself bound to Finn's family by something real.