Reality Short Dramas
Laws of Desperation
A brutal game with a prize of a fortune beyond imagination swept across the world, attracting people from every corner of society to participate. The reward? Unimaginable wealth. The cost? Everyone else's life. Who will be the last one standing?
Back to 1989: Love & Hustle
In the autumn of 1989, rural girl Claire Merrick follows her boyfriend Ethan Wallace to the city, only to be betrayed and lied to. Left helpless, she's taken in by Logan Griffith. With his backing, Claire starts out with a street stall. Thanks to her business savvy and grit, she builds a clothing empire, becoming a thriving entrepreneur—and finding true love with Logan along the way.
Back to Collect: My Family's Due
My neighbors bullied my illiterate parents and swindled our family homestead for just a coin. Twenty years later, I hold the redevelopment rights to the south district. Spotting their name on the demolition map, I draw a bold red X without hesitation. The once-arrogant neighbor now crawls before me, begging for mercy like a dog.
If You Treat Me As At First Sight
He gave her everything. She gave him betrayal. On their third anniversary, Chris caught Yvonne cheating with her assistant Frank. Yet, he still stayed silent until she stole his credit and mocked his illness. That broke him. He quit, joined rival Haiyue, and met Sophie. When Frank framed him, Sophie fought back. Later, under Chris’s firm request, Yvonne agreed to divorce. Now he's thriving with Sophie and has started a happy new life.
The secret deep within the convenience store
The couple ran a small convenience store, but ever since strange and unsettling noises started coming from the back storeroom, Zhang Jianjun had been on high alert, forbidding his wife, Wang Xiuying, from going near it. Wang Xiuying soon started noticing unusual signs: mysterious withdrawals from their savings account, unfamiliar items that seemed to belong to a woman, and suspicious pills. These clues convinced her that her husband was having an affair, and the tension between them escalated rapidly. In the heat of their argument, Wang Xiuying stumbled upon a hidden door in the storeroom. To her shock, behind it was Zhang Jianjun's sister, her body covered in bruises and injuries. It turned out that she had been a victim of long-term domestic violence at the hands of her husband, Zhao Daqiang. Desperate and with nowhere else to turn, she had fled to her brother for refuge, and Zhang Jianjun had been forced to hide her there. Later, Zhao Daqiang came to their store looking for trouble, but the neighbors came together to confront him and offer their support. With their help, evidence was gathered, and the authorities were called. Zhao Daqiang was arrested and taken into custody for his abusive actions, and Zhang Jianjun's sister finally gained her freedom after years of suffering.
The dream ends but the marriage is still going
After ten years of marriage, Lin Mei and Zhang Lei found themselves constantly arguing over buying a house and their struggles to conceive a child. Lin Mei grew addicted to live streams, captivated by the sweet talk of a streamer known as 'Brother Feng', while Zhang Lei was moved by the gentle nature of a passenger named Weiwei. Both were ultimately deceived and scammed out of their money, leading their relationship to devolve into mutual suspicion and a bitter fight over divorce. It wasn't until the scams were exposed, some of their money was recovered, and Lin Mei suffered an unexpected miscarriage that the couple finally came to their senses. They set aside their grievances, candidly admitted their faults, and eventually reconciled. In the end, they welcomed a child of their own and found lasting happiness in the quiet rhythm of their ordinary life.
Leaving my mama's boy, I soared to new heights
After marrying Zhang Chi, Lin Xinyue took on all the household chores and quietly devoted herself to the family, only to endure her husband's selfishness and the exploitation by her mother-in-law, Liu Huifang. Zhang Chi handed over most of his salary to his mother and catered to his younger brother Zhang Yang's every whim, while completely ignoring Xinyue's own needs. When Xinyue's father suffered a sudden heart attack and desperately needed money for surgery, Zhang Chi and his mother not only refused to help financially but also made the situation as difficult for her as possible. Utterly disheartened, Xinyue resolved to leave. Seizing the opportunity of a business trip to make her escape, she revived her design career and partnered with her best friend, Meng Qian, to open their own studio. Thanks to her exceptional design talent, Xinyue won the gold award in an international competition, and her career took off. Armed with evidence including property deeds, income statements, and loan records, she filed for divorce, demanding that Zhang Chi and his mother be forced from the marital home without a cent. His family attempted to play dirty, but they were soundly defeated by the ironclad evidence and ultimately reaped what they sowed. Freed from the shackles of her past, Lin Xinyue began a brand new chapter in her life.
More Than Gold
At her wedding, Madeline Turner’s mother‑in‑law gives away her wedding jewelry to her brother‑in‑law’s girlfriend and publicly shames her for being pregnant before marriage. Her husband just stands by. Furious, Madeline breaks off the engagement and goes home—only to find her own family plotting to take her dowry. Heartbroken but done with them all, she fights back. In the end, the wicked get what they deserve, and Madeline walks away with a thriving career and true love.
No More Favors
The Harper family’s old house is to be demolished, and they will get five apartments in compensation, but Blair Harper’s parents gave four to her brothers and kept one themselves, leaving her with nothing. So, she decided to move out. But then she found a will left by her grandfather saying that old house is hers. Learning the truth, she started her revenge and took everything back.
Empty Truck, Heavy Fine
Truck driver Frank Archer was maliciously fined a hefty penalty for being overloaded even though his vehicle was empty when passing through the station. Facing unreasonable harassment, he stood his ground and defended his rights. By joining forces with those who sought justice, he exposed the shady practices of illegal profit-making. In the end, he cleared his name and reclaimed respect for truck drivers.
Voted Out by My Team, the Client Wanted Only Me
Emma Evans single‑handedly drove her team's entire performance, yet her team leader Sienna Webster, out of jealousy, voted her out and pushed her to resign. When major client Mr. Donovan refused to renew the contract unless Emma was involved, her former boss rushed to keep her, but failed. Emma took a senior position at a new company and entered a bidding war. Sienna secretly tampered with Emma's proposal, only to be exposed by Emma herself. The workplace is a stage— in the end, true ability speaks loudest.
Leaving the Nest at Twilight
Julia Carson spent half a life enduring a husband’s betrayal and her children’s coldness, only to end in misery. Given a second chance, she lets go. No more begging for scraps. This time, she chooses herself—living fully, reclaiming her dreams and dignity, moving with ease. In the end, a gentle new beginning finds her.