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To Save the Dying HeirA substitute bride. A dying heir. A marriage built on duty not love.
Sarah Wells enters the Smith Estate expecting obligation but finds herself drawn to the only man she is meant to save.
In a house full of secrets, will he survive and can they ever claim a life that was never promised to them?
Across Time, Toward YouModern girl Nora Ellis travels back in time and teams up with Emperor Charles Holden. Using her modern knowledge to revolutionize agriculture and expose a treacherous minister's plot, they stabilize the realm. Together, they brave lethal power struggles and eliminate rebels, sealing a timeless love story.
Too Late, Fox. I Chose the WolfRejected by the fox beastman she bought, Nina Green makes the ultimate upgrade: Victor Ford, a formidable wolf with a sculpted physique and an unexpectedly tender side. Her former partner spirals into jealousy, but Nina has no intention of taking him back. Yet what secrets could a man this handsome, devoted, and seemingly perfect be hiding?
The Curvy Girl and Her Soccer SuperstarSeven years ago, she was an overlooked girl secretly dating the school's star soccer captain until she overheard him call their relationship just a fling. She vanished with a broken heart and a secret. Now, she's back under a new name, raising her daughter alone. But when they meet again, one little girl may reveal the truth he never saw coming.Love Strikes TwiceSara keeps running into ex Alex. Kids scheme to reunite them, but rain and ticket mix‑ups foil plans. A close moment rekindles sparks. Then she finds an old ticket stub—and wonders if their breakup was ever the truth.
Reborn at My Mafia Wedding-I Chose His EnemyIn her past life, Serena Bellucci trusted her fiancé Dario and her stepsister Bianca blindly. After they stripped her of all her family’s authority, she was buried alive in a black gold warehouse. As she lay dying, the only person who came to rescue her was Lorenzo Moretti, Dario’s feared uncle. Reborn on the night of her engagement banquet, Serena refuses to marry her tormentors. She kisses Lorenzo in front of everyone, uses her memories of her past life to dismantle the black gold empire, and weds the man she should have stayed far away from.
Three Days to the Crown PrinceCaroline Foster, betrothed to Westvale Manor's heir since childhood, is publicly betrayed by him and married off to Crown Prince Liam in three days. She enters the East Palace expecting nothing—but finds true love, while Aaron and her scheming half-sister Grace are left to tear their own household apart.
Fates Entwined: The Trial of HazelHazel, a dedicated maid at the Minister's Estate, finds herself entangled in betrayal and political machinations as she strives for her fiancé. Framed for an old crime, Minister Samuel Harrington dismisses his servants to shield them. Caught between loyalty and betrayal, they struggle with morality and fate amid looming chaos.
Reclaiming the ThroneGraham Harper unravels the conflict between the Aldridge and Harper families, exposing hidden grudges, lost bonds, and financial schemes. As Andrew Harper and Miles Aldridge falter, Rachel Aldridge closes in, triggering a massive financial showdown. Dragon Corporation rises to the top, revealing long-buried conspiracies.
The Heiress and the Tailor KingLuca Moreau turns Isabella Laurent's ruined runway gown into a new design on the spot. Her stepsister's sabotage was meant to humiliate the fashion CEO at her annual couture show; the overlooked tailor covers her with his coat and comes to her defense. Isabella leaves the encounter determined to pursue him.
Luna’s Verdict-The Sacrificed Wolf QueenDubbed the "Scentless Discarded Moon", Elara was publicly rejected by her Alpha fiancé Cassian at the Moon Oath Banquet and locked in an iron cage as a tribute to the rival wolf clan. Everyone waited to watch her torn to pieces, yet Ronan, Alpha of the opposing pack, refused to take the sacrifice. Instead, he bowed before her under the full moon. Her royal lunar bloodline awakened, transforming her from a sacrificial offering into a divine adjudicator. In the end, she returned to the wolf clan’s tribunal, compelling her former fiancé to kneel and receive the moon goddess’s judgment.
Oops, My Buff Just Killed YouDavid was a useless cleric until he awakened the Shadow Monarch talent. Now, his holy prayers rot flesh and his healing spells curse enemies to death. Using perfectly toxic and dirty tactics, he slaughters elite clans and dominates the battlefields. When the world unites to hunt this dark healer, who will actually become the prey?
Bride of the Cursed SerpentCurvy maid Freya is cast off by her jealous mistress and given to Gunnar, the feared black serpent warlord—rumored impotent and dying after his serpent core was shattered by a poisoned arrow in battle. What begins as a reluctant forced bond reveals shocking truths: his frailty is a ruse to root out traitors. As royal conspiracies close in, Freya’s hidden healing gift becomes his salvation, and their cold union blazes into passionate, unbreakable love.
Royal Divorce: Ex-Husband Left with NothingClara sacrificed everything, only to find her husband's mistress living under her roof. The twist? Her kids chose the homewrecker! No tears. No mercy. Clara demands a royal divorce, guts his wealth, and leaves them to rot. Now thriving with a mysterious nobleman, her toxic ex comes crawling back. Will she show mercy, or utterly destroy him?Star-Crowned LordMocked as a Qi Condensation waste, Lucas saves his master, the Sacred Maiden of Blossoms. His Stellar Saint Physique awakens, shattering an ancient seal. Hunted by rogue disciples, shadow killers, and vengeful ancestors, he must rise from Outer Disciple to a power that shakes the heavens—proving the forgotten star can still burn brightest.
[Dubbed] Immortality FarmFor generations, House Hale has guarded a secret no one dares reveal. When little Mia is adopted into the family, her hidden talent shakes the sects and draws fierce rivals, greedy elders, and royal eyes. As the children rise through the trials, one question remains: what power is the Hale family really protecting?
Life Story RewroteFamily members clash over money, marriage, elder care, and child support, unearthing old grudges and tangled relationships from the previous generation. Among rounds of arguments, police reports, misunderstandings, and revelations, the women thrive. New issues keep emerging. Family emotions, responsibilities, and interests are intertwined. In the end, interviews with neighbors and police officers reveal a chaotic situation.
Farming Her Way to ImmortalityFor generations, House Hale has guarded a secret no one dares reveal. When little Mia is adopted into the family, her hidden talent shakes the sects and draws fierce rivals, greedy elders, and royal eyes. As the children rise through the trials, one question remains: what power is the Hale family really protecting?[Dubbed] Stellar Sovereign PathMocked as a Qi Condensation waste, Lucas saves his master, the Sacred Maiden of Blossoms. His Stellar Saint Physique awakens, shattering an ancient seal. Hunted by rogue disciples, shadow killers, and vengeful ancestors, he must rise from Outer Disciple to a power that shakes the heavens—proving the forgotten star can still burn brightest.
Eugene's BurdenHealing the sick. Praying for kids for women. Chasing ghosts and demons. Eugene Lane's country life is anything but simple. But when a research team digs into local legends, reality and nightmare begin to blur. Who is really watching from the shadows?
Eugene Lane's Bizarre Country LifeHealing the sick. Praying for kids for women. Chasing ghosts and demons. Eugene Lane's country life is anything but simple. But when a research team digs into local legends, reality and nightmare begin to blur. Who is really watching from the shadows?Terra OnlineIn 2040, compulsory Blue Star Online play can mean prison for anyone who falls short of forty-two weekly hours. Overworked Gabriel enters as CutiesSquad to pay for his three-year-old niece Tata's treatment, discovering that his mocked Lacerate talent can stack unstoppable damage—just before the game's dangers begin crossing into reality.
Married to the Boy EmperorMadeline is drawn into imperial power struggles and palace secrets. As a child, she saved the Crown Prince and reversed a secret royal switch of heirs. Growing up through storms together, can their love survive the shifting tides of the palace?
[Dubbed]Rainy Night SchemeAnne and Luke have been married for seven years without passion. On a stormy night, Anne seeks comfort from Felix, a young trainer. What she doesn't know is that Felix was sent by her own husband and his mistress to involve her in a deadly plot for a life insurance payout. After discovering that Luke used hypnosis to manipulate her, Anne decides to stop being the victim. With Felix's help, she dismantles the web of lies and sends the traitors to prison. In this rain, no one will come out clean!
The Ex-Con Dragon LordTo protect Yara and Nora, Ethan Yates clashes with the River Family, the Ward Family, and the Azure Dragon Guild, revealing a power no one expected. As family grudges, school scandals, corporate battles, and a kidnapping unfold, Ethan's true identity and Yara's hidden past become the greatest threats.
The Secret Legend: My Husband Is a Medical GeniusTo save her firm, Chloe Taylor weds Arthur Pendelton. Their fake marriage quickly draws deadly rivals. Using his hidden martial and medical genius, Arthur crushes their enemies, helping Chloe develop the Youth Elixir Pill. As romance blooms, Arthur claims ultimate power. Yet, will a darker family secret tear them apart?[Dubbed]Dragon Lord’s RevengeTo protect Yara and Nora, Ethan Yates clashes with the River Family, the Ward Family, and the Azure Dragon Guild, revealing a power no one expected. As family grudges, school scandals, corporate battles, and a kidnapping unfold, Ethan's true identity and Yara's hidden past become the greatest threats.
Trapped in Labor: The Mother's FuryBlackmailed and blocked from medical care in the delivery room, Lana Laird faces the ruthless Vance family in a deadly corporate war. Fighting back with law and PR, she vows to expose their crimes. As the courtroom battle ignites, can a mother's resolve crush an empire, or will they silence her forever?
Love Through Two LivesReborn, Laura flees Ethan to change her fate. She protects Ivy and exposes their plot. Helped by Arthur, she marries him and becomes matriarch. They recall past lives over tea and jade gifts. Truth breaks at the Hundred-Flower Banquet, and Ethan is punished. Tough-minded, Laura gains bliss.
The Second Address: Double LifeOlivia Armstrong and her mother, Karen Edwards, discover the unthinkable: William Armstrong, their pillar of strength, has been leading a secret double life. Betrayed and stripped of their security, the duo embarks on a high-stakes legal battle, unraveling a web of embezzlement and lies. As the trial approaches, they must decide: is justice worth the cost of destroying the family name forever? The truth is only the beginning.Secrets Behind the WreckA luxury car crash sparks financial disputes. Sabrina Porter, Carter Miles, and others conspire against Victor Campbell and Natalie Bennett, involving marriage turmoil, divorce agreements, and property battles. Natalie’s hidden identity is revealed, and she sacrifices herself to save Victor. Amid fiery emotions and conflicts of interest, the truth comes to light, justice prevails, true love triumphs, and questions linger about an enigmatic patient’s fate.
A Second Life in the Marquis EstateOnce trapped by family duty, a broken marriage, and her sister's shadow, Wendy Jones lost everything. Reborn with all her bitter memories, she returns to the Marquis Ford Estate to change her fate. This time, she won't beg for justice, she will make them answer…The Fated Crown PrincessEvelyn Radcliffe was going to marry the Ninth Prince, but he backed out. His brother, Julian Ashford, proposed instead. Together, they confront the schemes of the Ninth Prince. Will Julian overcome court struggle, and where will Evelyn end up?
The Hunter's Blessed WifeAgainst poverty and family trials, Tina Doyle and Steve Todd find love, hard work, and dreams of a better life. From farm chores to caring for kin, their devotion builds hope and wealth. Yet as they aim for a fresh start in town, will their bond withstand the unforeseen twists ahead?The Eldest Sister's BladeAllison saved the Empress. Her reward? Betrayal. Her father's bastard stole her place, her fortune, even her betrothed. Now she's back-wielding royal favor as her blade. Secrets exposed. Traitors crushed. The false daughter falls. The eldest sister rises, bearing a child and securing her legacy. In the end, Allison's blade cuts clean.
Her New FacePushed off a cliff by her best friend. Her face, identity, husband, everything is stolen. But fate gives her a second chance. A new face. A path of revenge. As for the man she once loves, does he truly love her, or is it all a lie?c
Unfinished UsElaine Archer raises her son alone. Five years later, father and son reunite, as family conflicts collide with life in the entertainment industry.
Michael Griffin pursues Elaine again, while motherhood, career, family, and romance constantly intersect.
Through regained family bonds, a growing child, and mounting pressures, Elaine stays independent, embarking on a heartwarming and challenging urban emotional journey.
Unbound in Harbor CityHazel Mitchell gives up everything to follow her husband, Andrew Mitchell, to Harbor City, only to be trapped as an undocumented resident. As Andrew rises in his career, favoritism toward his assistant Chloe Carter and betrayal unravel Hazel’s world. When the truth about Andrew’s double life and deception comes to light, his reputation is destroyed. Freeing herself from the past, Hazel claims her rightful identity and finds hope with her new husband.
The Worth of a DaughterMolly Grant has devoted years to supporting her family, only to be heartlessly left out of the family's fortune by her mother, who divides the demolition payout based on “contribution”. Facing a painful family rift, Molly chooses independence. She builds a loving home, founds a thriving orchard, and leads the town to prosperity. Through resilience and love, Molly not only finds redemption but achieves fulfillment and happiness.
Love and Hate Drift AwayClara Stone navigates family betrayals, aiding Edmund Mercer while risking her life. Through trials and misunderstandings surrounding Lydia Stone and Miles Shaw, love blossoms, resentments dissolve, and fates transform.
The Bride Who Walked AwayScarred by an old bride-snatching custom, Anna Brooks walks away from Keith Barton and rebuilds her life with Chris Cooper. As their village traditions meet modern ambition, old regrets, hidden schemes, and unfinished debts come to light. Can Anna truly leave the past behind and claim the future she deserves?
I Took In 8 “Bastards”—They Were Mafia HeirsSeven years after her family drugged, betrayed, and abandoned her in the desert, Eva is found raising eight children they cruelly call “bastards.” When her ex-fiancé threatens them at gunpoint, a convoy of mafia Dons storms in—and reveals the children are heirs to America’s most powerful crime families. But the greatest shock is Eva herself: the woman they discarded is no longer a victim. She is the queen they should have feared.
A Kiss That Lasted ForeverCentered on Zoe Yale, Nina Lewis, Shawn Clark, Carl Lake and hospital executives, this story involves family conflicts, romance, career struggles, emergency medical work, investigations and revenge. The hospital grapples with sudden crises such as domestic violence and knife‑wielding attacks, while marital and familial conflicts intensify dramatically. Nina Lewis marries Carl Lake, and every protagonist embarks on a journey of growth, reconciliation, and self‑redemption.
[Dubbed] Five Elements: Road to Eternal LifeBorn with Five-Element Root, one can only become a menial servant of the sect. A space appears, which can make spiritual herbs grow a hundred times faster. Lucas cultivates spiritual herbs, refines immortal pills, raises spirit beasts, and masters divine powers. With the power of five spiritual roots, he can embark on the path to immortality.
The Wife He Left to DieBetrayed in the delivery room, Alice Watson was left to die so her husband could secure his family's bloodline. She survived, but the woman who returns as a powerful heiress is a stranger to mercy. As the Lynn empire crumbles, Chase begs for redemption. Can he reclaim his wife, or has his betrayal ensured she will never be his again?
The Immortal Path of Five Element RootsBorn with Five-Element Root, one can only become a menial servant of the sect. A space appears, which can make spiritual herbs grow a hundred times faster. Lucas cultivates spiritual herbs, refines immortal pills, raises spirit beasts, and masters divine powers. With the power of five spiritual roots, he can embark on the path to immortality.
[Dubbed]The Chubby Mother's Great ComebackShe was once a despised obese woman who had a miserable end due to misunderstandings in her previous life. After her rebirth, she was reborn and her fate changed dramatically. The regent went from being indifferent to her to pursuing her affectionately later, and after misunderstandings and conflicts, he began his long journey to court his wife.By Word, By Vow, By LifeGifted with word-magic, Evelyn Harper heals her husband Ross from the brink of death, only to find themselves trapped in a web of family treachery and a kingdom-wide plague—yet their love bends fate, leading them to forsake it all for a quiet, gray-haired twilight by the water.
Hidden Crimes of HarborviewIn Harborview, Natalie Archer gets entangled in a feud with The Richmond Family after a car accident. With Ethan Langley's help, they uncover The Richmond Family's smuggling and money laundering operations, navigating intertwined identities and conflicting missions. Amid investigations, emotional turmoil, and clashes of interest, the case is solved, Natalie and Ethan marry, and Harborview’s landscape shifts forever.
A Mother's RenunciationJenna Brooks becomes entangled in bitter conflicts with Ethan Cole, Daniel Grant, and Ryan Mercer over marriage, family, child custody, and money. Through divorce battles, custody fights, and clashes over their daughter's future, old resentments and misunderstandings slowly give way to growth and reconciliation. As Jenna fights to rebuild her career and earn her new employer's trust, the family is forced to confront love, responsibility, and what it truly means to move forward together.
Dreams Brought Us TogetherTo save her mom, Emily Foster agreed to a loveless relationship with Ryan Brooks. But a stranger kept appearing in her dreams, night after night, growing closer with each visit. She fell for his face and his touch. Then Ryan took her to meet his family. And the man from her dreams walked through the door. He was Ryan’s brother, William Brooks.No Favor, No StrifeBehind the walls of Prince Edward's palace, a deadly war for power and heirs unfolds. Princess Eleanor returns to a toxic web of deceit, facing ruthless concubines and a fickle husband. As dark schemes and tragic losses rock the court, survival means taking absolute control. In a house built on lies, who will have the final laugh?
Too Late, Grand SecretaryAfter divorce, the grand secretary is consumed by regret. The wife he once discarded walks away without a glance. He chases her daily, seeking atonement. But she's no longer naive—she has a second life. With a new suitor, she refuses to be his victim again. Every day is his painful lesson; every step is her freedom.Stolen BetrothalUnloved trueborn Amelia yields her fiancé to her bastard sister, only to be forced to wed the sickly Crown Prince. Thrust into a deadly palace war over a hidden Army Seal, she becomes the ultimate pawn in a game of treason. As rebellion looms and blood spills, can she outwit her ruthless enemies and seize the throne?
A Thousand Years to Love YouAfter dying, Evelyn Carter travels to the modern world, then returns to ancient times to find her lover being poisoned. Armed with modern knowledge, she fights to reclaim what's hers.
His Latest RegretAfter nine years of a loveless marriage, Clara Vance escapes her cruel husband Damian Drake, who brings his pregnant mistress home and drains her health. Rebuilding her life in Marlowe with her childhood sweetheart Elliott Sterling, she finally finds happiness. But Damian refuses to let go...
Her Second DawnAnna Bennett, the forgotten eldest daughter, is humiliated on her wedding night. Then she wakes up again on that very day. This time, she's no victim. Married into the Duke's estate, she rises by outsmarting her enemies. But when she discovers her father's treason, she faces an impossible choice: protect him or turn him in. What will her final ending be?
I Went LiveWilla Johnson is forced into divorce by her husband's family. No fairness. No support. Just her own mother by her side. She takes her child, fights in court, wins back what's hers, and leaves the city for good. Back home, she starts a business. Now she's successful, confident, and helping other women escape the same trap. Funny how losing a marriage can win you everything else.
The Tofu Girl Who Refused the CrownTofu seller Lily Carter nursed a wounded swordsman named
Wes Foster back to life, never asking who he really was. Day after day they bickered over her tofu stall, trading sharp words and stolen glances, until somewhere between the arguments they fell for each other. Then one morning, Wes vanished without a word. No letter. No goodbye. Later, whispers reach Crownhaven that the man she loved was never just a swordsman at all...Next-Door HubbyAfter a bitter breakup, Elliana gets stuck in a blizzard, only to reunite with old friend Daniel. They fight off toxic exes, tie the knot, open a restaurant, and build a happy family. Meanwhile, Sophie finally breaks free from her mom. A fresh start for everyone, or is it?