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Grandma Takes OverExhausted Lin Youyou was manipulated at work, cheated on by her boyfriend, and stuck with her eccentric grandmother Song Shujin. At her limit, she swapped bodies with Song Shujin. Sixty-year-old Song Shujin in her young body reformed Lin Youyou's workplace and exposed her toxic boss.
My Ex's Perfect WeddingOnce deeply in love, a couple parted ways for various reasons. The heroine immerses herself in her career but can't shake the emptiness inside. When she unexpectedly receives an invitation to her ex's wedding, memories and pain resurface, leaving her conflicted. During the wedding preparations, they cross paths again, reigniting old feelings, but his fiancée is hostile, creating tension. A supportive male friend offers warmth and encouragement, and the heroine must decide whether to rekindle her past love or let go and embrace a new future.
The Rented Boyfriend's MisunderstandingThe female lead is the only daughter in her family, but in their large, traditional clan, everyone looks down on her. To them, it’s disgraceful that a 25-year-old woman is still unmarried. On top of that, she’s broke and insists on working far from home. Just when life seems bleak, she wins the lottery. Feeling bold, she decides to rent a boyfriend to bring home for the Lunar New Year. That’s when she meets the male lead, who mistakenly assumes she’s a blind date set up by his mother. Without much explanation, she drags him into her car and takes him straight back to her hometown.
Anatomy of a Deadly SecretAfter a legendary actress dies from an apparent heart attack, a disgraced cop and a brilliant forensic expert uncover a deadly trail of poison, hidden identities, and secrets that reveal the truth about those closest to her.
Virtual Murder Becomes RealThe reclusive hacker called Execution Hero punishes untouchable elites inside a virtual world. Copycats reproduce his methods as real murders and frame him as the serial killer behind them. Hunted by authorities, he joins a detective and an escaped experimental subject to trace the deaths to a conspiracy surrounding the mayor.
Unsilenced: Soul SlaughtersA serial killer's signature reappears twenty years after Ella survived his attack at age six. Now a leading prosecutor, she pursues him through the justice system, seeking to put him into the execution process she helped create.
Mother's WhisperAt her father's 50th birthday, Lin Wei's mother whispered something in his ear. The man, who had always clung to life, turned and jumped. Countless people begged her mother to reveal those words—some offered fortunes—but she never said a thing.
The Other Woman's RoomOn a business trip, Su Nuan discovers B&B owner Lin Xi's wallpaper shows her husband Chen Mo. She stays in Lin Xi's room, finding affair evidence as Lin Xi provokes her. Su Nuan confirms her husband's betrayal. Chen Mo appears, confirming his link to Lin Xi. A confrontation erupts.
The Wedding Bus MysteryXiang Wan pays relatives to escort her friend Liu Feifei's wedding party with two rules: no Dragon zodiac signs and no stops. Her sister-in-law and cousin hide their zodiac signs for money. Strange events occur on the bus, and when Xiang Wan discovers the truth, the bus stops uncontrollably.
Postpartum NightmareSoon after childbirth, Lin Lei is placed in a maternity center by her husband Song Hui and begins suffering sedation and sexual assault. Song, Qiao Mei, and Doctor Li dismiss her memories as postpartum depression and paranoia, but Lin knows she is not imagining the abuse. Disguising herself to reach the center's restricted upper floor, she uncovers a criminal operation that assaults mothers and traffics their babies—and evidence that her husband sold her out for money.
Eyes Unpainted, Portrait HauntedPainter Raymond follows his master's rule to “never dot the eyes.” When widow Melissa hires him to paint her late husband's portrait from ashes, reporter Nathan suspects murder. Strange events unfold—eyes appear on the painting, Melissa is dead, and the impostor's identity remains a mystery.
My Eyes See the Winning MoveAfter his gambling-addicted father's debts drive Lin Feng and his mother to attempt suicide, Lin Feng is lured to a frontier casino and betrayed there. He uses weighted dice to win but is jailed; after being rescued, he exposes the casino's crimes and becomes an intelligence agent.
Secrets in the Black BoxI saw the killer run over my son and wanted to tear the killer apart. Yet, as the sole witness, I overturned my testimony to defend the killer. The city raged, my husband and daughter seethed—but it was all because of the black box my son left behind.
The Mutant Zone ConspiracyAwakening from a prophetic dream, Lin Xia discovered her boyfriend's betrayal. With a mutant monster lurking and no one believing her warnings, only Zhou Mingye stood by her. Upon learning the truth behind her parents' deaths, she embarked on a path of bloody revenge.
Exposing the Exam ConspiracyQiao Man, a top student at Jinghai No.1 High School, shocks everyone by reporting her own cheating in a key exam. Though admitted to top universities, she holds a press conference to reveal the papers' secrets. But mysterious forces obscure the truth. Can Qiao Man break through?
Misty ManorOne week ago, Lin Mian, who was studying abroad in Germany, received a wedding invitation from her sister, Lin Qian. Just as she was about to pack her bags and return home, she was struck by the news of her sister's suicide. Lin Mian refused to believe that her strong and optimistic sister would take her own life, and the sudden decision to get married raised many doubts. As a result, Lin Mian set her sights on her sister's fiancé, Zhou Gongyu. Disguising her identity, Lin Mian returned to China and arrived at the Zhou family's private manor, where her sister had taken her life, to begin her investigation.
Buried by the In-LawsJoo-yeon investigates illegal experiments on infants after refusing to accept that her newborn daughter has died. Married into Haegang Medical Foundation, she enlists detective Chang-ho and housekeeper Mi-seon to uncover the cover-up. Discovering Su-hyeon is alive turns their search for answers into a rescue.
The Factory AvengerAfter her sister is brutally killed, Wen Tian vows revenge. Alone, she sneaks into a brick factory, surrounded by treacherous enemies and constant danger. Can she succeed in avenging her sister and bringing the criminals to justice?
The Deadly BusCollege student Fang Xiaorou and her boyfriend Fu Ze board a strange bus she recognizes as the one that went missing a year ago. She begs Fu Ze to get off, but he dismisses the eerie occurrences, insisting they're normal. As the bus travels deeper, they uncover increasingly dark secrets.
My Daughter Died in My Blind SpotLin Hui has spent years alone tending to her family in the countryside. When her daughter Bai Miao is murdered, her husband blames her, and she is haunted by the knowledge that she was at the crime scene but unknowingly passed her daughter. She takes her own life, only to begin again.
The Summit ChallengeThe protagonist develops antimatter in middle age but faces foreign forces. He delivers a defiant speech, detonates it, and awakens twenty years earlier. His mentor, once a brilliant Academy researcher now farming next door, guides him. Reborn before college exams, he rebuilds his antimatter weapon.
Behind the Bloody LanternRumors draw Cheng Mu to an isolated village, where men begin acting strangely after nights with local women. With Tang Qian, he discovers a shaman creating chemical dependence and forcing the victims to labor until death in a mine. Exposing the manufactured seduction becomes their route to freeing the captives.
Framed for My Son's MurderExecuted for murdering his son, Qin Hao returns to the day of the killing. His attempt to prevent it leads through a maze of clues toward his twin Qin Han and Wang Xiaomei, the pair who framed him.
Agent in the Core StormAce agent Zhou Xiaoxiao infiltrates Eagle Island to investigate a scientist's death and his missing son. At an Rh-negative blood gala, she approaches chip expert Jack. His unnaturally calm reaction to a stalker alerts her, leading her to suspect his ties to the mystery.
Travel Buddy: A Deadly TrapDeep in the desert lies deadly danger! A travel companion turns into a fatal trap. An undercover cop and a woman searching for her family join forces against a criminal gang. What seems to be a romantic desert journey conceals a bloody conspiracy with shocking revelations.
Escape the Dead ZoneIn a Myanmar-inspired lawless setting, players enter an eerie scripted murder game built around pursuit, terror, and escape. Chases and screams turn the scenario into a tense fight to survive the dead zone.
Death of the Mute GirlVillage doctor An Nuo's friend A Mei is burned to death on her engagement day. Evidence points to her mentally disabled brother An Chen. An Nuo investigates and discovers the body isn't A Mei but a woman who had given birth. An Chen's strange behavior deepens her suspicions.
Find the Hidden AgentIn 1938, young patriot Wang Weixia infiltrates a sealed compound to rescue endangered resistance agent "Daxia." The shocking truth: "Daxia" is intelligence chief Yi He, who hides behind a facade of greed while covertly diverting weapons to the resistance. The two join forces and escape.
The Dark HallwayTerminally ill Wang Ke has waited years to punish Li Ruyi and locksmith Chen Yang for causing the deaths of his sister's family. His opening comes when Li Ruyi calls Chen Yang to repair the lock in Room 1803 late at night. Wang Ke terrorizes Li Ruyi on the eighteenth floor, attacks Chen Yang, and changes into the locksmith's clothes as part of his carefully staged revenge.
Her Defense Was a LieAn Tailin dies on his daughter An Jiawen's birthday. An Jiawen squanders her family wealth and tells Si Jie she killed her father. After Si Jie calls the police, An Jiawen lies, claiming she killed him accidentally while resisting his long-term domestic abuse.
Trapped Under the BedQin Churan is hiding beneath his lover Chen Ruolin's bed when her husband Jiang Kun comes home and kills her. Trapped at the murder scene, Qin sends an urgent plea to his girlfriend Xu Qiao. Her unsettling response suggests that escape is not his only problem—and that she knows more than she admits.
Trapped in a Deadly LoopXu Xiao is killed and wakes trapped in a time loop. To survive, she must find her killer. She suspects a masked man who's also stuck in the loop. When she confronts him, he denies being the killer. But who else could get close enough to her?
Secrets of the Ancestral HallDue to the oddities in his ancestral hall, Du Tian's girlfriends have all changed character and even tried to kill him. His father, Du Wei, calls him unlucky, but Du Tian believes there is a secret. While seeking the truth, he discovers his family's hidden sins and falls into a deeper crisis.
The Yellow Weasel ConspiracyWhile hunting, Zhuang Dayong accidentally kills a yellow weasel, sparking strange events at home. His superstitious mother blames the yellow weasel, but Zhuang uncovers Yang Caidie and Chen Xiazi's plot, reports them to the police, and exposes the human scheming behind the superstition.
Hunting the Fifth PhantomIn 1940's Haicheng, shrouded in deceit and danger, the notorious "76th Department" of the puppet government rules with terror. Wang Shibao, a former Qing Bang disciple, consolidates power with ruthless tactics, leaving the city in a state of fear. The Military Intelligence Unit, seeking justice, desires his downfall but lacks the right moment. The pro-Japanese "76th Department" reigns supreme, victimizing innocent civilians, patriots, and Communist Party members. At this critical juncture, a mysterious agent codenamed "The Fifth Phantom" receives an assassination mission—to cleanse the infamous No. 81 in the western suburbs. During a puppet government anniversary celebration, a key member of the "76th Department" is assassinated by underground Communist workers, alerting Japanese authorities. Five individuals involved in handling the intelligence that day are identified. To uncover "The Fifth Phantom," Hengchuan Yigu sets up a decoy, inviting the five suspects to a banquet. However, be
In the ShadowDuring a mountain patrol, forest ranger Wu You and Uncle Qiang find Wu You's first love, Tan Jie, in a body unearthed by a bear. Because Wu You had met her shortly before her death, he fears becoming a suspect and begins fleeing while searching for her real killer.
The Writer's Dark JourneyA talented screenwriter from the 21st century finds herself mysteriously reborn into the very script she wrote. In this strange new reality, set in a turbulent era, she crosses paths with the male lead, a wealthy and powerful tycoon.
The Vanishing CheongsamA cursed Cheongsam resurfaces, pulling humble tailor Wen Mo into a deadly feud between two powerful families. After a murder at a banquet, the guests are trapped, and the only way to survive is to uncover the killer. With his unique ability, Wen Mo uncovers dark secrets and discovers that the true masterminds are the deceased Chi Suyi and Liu's wife. In the end, he decides to join them and destroy both the Cheongsam and its sinister creators.
Crimson Serpent IExplorer Zhang San ventures into Houtou Mountain to find his missing daughter Zhang Ting. He faces wolves, pythons, and the mutant serpent "Crimson Naga" that killed his wife ten years ago. A biolab reveals his family's past. Amid the dangers, he protects Zhang Ting as she becomes a warrior.
The National Treasure ProtectorIn 1978, the Eight Thieves Alliance stole the Imperial Jade Seal of the Dragon Kingdom and killed its guardian. He Yao's father, He Mantian, who was the protector of the treasures, was left mentally impaired. As the last heir of the guardian family, He Yao trains with the Supreme Cultivation Method to develop his Heavenly Eye and sets off to protect three national treasures. He returns home to find the Imperial Emperor Painting but is robbed by Wang Shuai, a subordinate of Sato. Wang Shuai teams up with He Yao's ex-girlfriend to steal the He family's fortune and expel them. Through Wang Shuai, He Yao learns the painting is at an Antique Appraisal Conference. Han Yingxue brings him back to the Han family, where He Yao helps solve a series of robberies. Gaining Han Long's trust and developing feelings for Han Yingxue, He Yao steps forward at the conference to expose Sato's deception and reveal the truth behind the treasures.
Midnight Knock: The Human-Faced BearDeep in the misty Mount Mournfall, hunter Owen fails to return home. At midnight, his daughter Aubrey and son Doug hear a mysterious knock at the door. Quick-witted Aubrey sees through the creature’s disguise, and the siblings narrowly escape.
Warrior of the Lost RelicsDongfang Poxiao, a top bounty hunter, uncovers the Shaluomen gang and King Shuo's five treasures. With adventurer Ouyang Xue, he recovers one from desert ruins and is tasked with finding the rest. His ex-girlfriend Suna and Leizu seize another, betray him, and join Shaluomen for revenge.
Undercover in the Dead ZoneIn a remote no-man's land, a gang of predatory drivers has terrorized female travelers for years. Chu Qing, posing as a recent graduate, is actually a young journalist investigating her sister's death. She goes undercover in the killers' vehicles to uncover the truth.
The Missing CorpseYe Xiaolong, a mortician, is shocked when the female corpse he's handling on July 13th mysteriously disappears. While assisting the police with the investigation, a new body surfaces, and Ye Xiaolong becomes involved in the case, uncovering a major crime.
Scent of SecretsSu Meng is forbidden from her mother Lin Rou's perfume workshop, so she secretly investigates it. She discovers Lin Rou uses naturally scented workers to craft special perfumes amid business rivalries. Lin Rou eventually confesses, and mother and daughter unite to preserve their family legacy.
Once the Snake Finds YouPoor villager Liu Jinshui falls for Ling'er, whose father rejects him for his poverty. When Liu digs up a jade pendant etched with mysterious markings, his grandfather warns it is cursed—but Liu refuses to return it. Strange events follow: dead livestock, nightmares, and snakes in the night.