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Na-yul had been having a miserable time lately. The workload was already overwhelming when shared among three people, and on top of that, she constantly had to clean up the messes caused by her junior colleague. “…Kwon Si-jin….” That bastard. Kwon Si-jin was a completely hopeless human being. Hopeless in character, hopeless in the words he spoke—a man who knew better than anyone how to trample on another person’s dignity and self-worth with his words alone. And once again today, because of that utterly hopeless man… Grinding her teeth, Na-yul stared at her frozen computer screen for ten straight minutes. It was already 11 p.m. Friday night. 11 p.m. Drawn by the distant glow of light, guided purely by rage and instinct, she marched straight into CEO Kwon Si-jin’s office and flung the door open. “Sir, I really don’t think this is acceptable. I—” “……” “Sir? Are you okay?” Their eyes met in midair. Hot breaths tangled with cold ones. Time seemed to stop completely— Leaving Na-yul face to face with her boss, who was behaving suspiciously late at night during overtime.

Shawn Chandler gets transported 500 years into the future where supernatural beings have returned to the world. Countries must now summon spirits to fight in arena battles, and Esca is on the brink of collapse because they've lost touch with their supernatural heritage. As other nations attack and mock them,Shawn steps up: "Time to show them what real Escan terror looks like!"

Eric Getz discovers that something's off about his wife, Gina Bell.A thorough investigation leads to him uncovering Gina's plot to work with her boss, Peter Lane, in swindling Eric's properties and assets via fake investments. Eric remains calm and composed as he slowly gathers solid evidence and uses legal methods to seek justice. It goes to show that those who cross boundaries will receive retribution in the end.

Eric Getz discovers that something's off about his wife, Gina Bell.A thorough investigation leads to him uncovering Gina's plot to work with her boss, Peter Lane, in swindling Eric's properties and assets via fake investments. Eric remains calm and composed as he slowly gathers solid evidence and uses legal methods to seek justice. It goes to show that those who cross boundaries will receive retribution in the end.

While others survive by hiding, Evan Ryce survives by "collecting rent." In the last luxury air-conditioned apartment, he faces the chaos of his employees:Maya, an SSS zombie who zaps and dances, a security zombie saving crystal cores to marry his neighbor, and more SSS zombies running a moving and delivery biz with 100% reviews. When 30,000 survivors and his freeloading family show up, Evan declares: "Pay the crystal cores—or my zombies will deal with you!"

Quila Yale, a double-award-winning actress, unexpectedly transmigrates into the role of the wicked stepmother, Lena Yale, from a show she once starred in.When a little kindness toward her stepchildren unexpectedly activates the "Mom's the Best System", she's able to provide lavish meals even during a famine. Through shared hardships, the children's suspicion turns into genuine love, finally seeing her as their true mother. By the time their father, the general, returns from war, this family is finally whole again.

Quila Yale, a double-award-winning actress, unexpectedly transmigrates into the role of the wicked stepmother, Lena Yale, from a show she once starred in.When a little kindness toward her stepchildren unexpectedly activates the "Mom's the Best System", she's able to provide lavish meals even during a famine. Through shared hardships, the children's suspicion turns into genuine love, finally seeing her as their true mother. By the time their father, the general, returns from war, this family is finally whole again.

Regular guy Ethan unlocks an overpowered SSS-rank talent that lets him steal other people's talents when the Doomsday Game hits, only to get betrayed and killed by his girlfriend Cecilia and rival Tristan, who steal his talent for themselves. Reborn to day 1 of the game, he uses his future knowledge to save the doomed Rachel, takes Cecilia's fire talent for himself, and sets out for revenge.The two clash over a mind-stabilizing artifact, so Tristan frames him as a "talent-stealing devil" and sets a death trap in the final dungeon.

Zoey Shaw wakes up inside a novel as the infamous villainess doomed to a tragic end.Refusing to follow the same path, she decides to rewrite her fate—no self-destruction, no foolish choices, just survival and a new beginning. When a shameless ex and a scheming rival show up to cause trouble, she’s ready. This time, she protects her husband, claims her happiness, and crushes every plot against her. She clears her family’s name and rises from ruin to glory.

Zoey Shaw wakes up inside a novel as the infamous villainess doomed to a tragic end.Refusing to follow the same path, she decides to rewrite her fate—no self-destruction, no foolish choices, just survival and a new beginning. When a shameless ex and a scheming rival show up to cause trouble, she’s ready. This time, she protects her husband, claims her happiness, and crushes every plot against her. She clears her family’s name and rises from ruin to glory.

In 1976, nine-time world chess champion Mac Sullivan goes to the countryside with his wife and daughter. While foraging for wild vegetables, he stumbles upon two mysterious sages playing an otherworldly game of chess.Mesmerized by their match, Mac steps in to play a few moves, completely losing track of time. When the game finally ends, he discovers that 49 years have passed in the mortal world. To compensate for the lost time, one of the sages gifts him a mystical peach of immortality, but its supernatural power is too strong, and Mac is rejuvenated into a ten-year-old child, now possessing decades of chess mastery in a young boy’s body.

All eyes are on the Burke family's only heir, Hugh Burke, as he returns home and is swarmed by the media. Just then, his cousin publicly announces a wife search—only for a little girl, Lorna, to show up calling Hugh "Daddy." He denies it, but a DNA test is set in motion.Lorna's mother, Verna, is in prison. Fearing for her daughter's safety, she sent her to find Hugh. But to Hugh, Verna is the woman who once betrayed and abandoned him for money and power.Lorna's sudden appearance becomes the key to unraveling years of heartbreak and misunderstanding—giving Hugh and Verna a second chance at love.

The game "Age of Magic Beasts" has come to life, and the world is falling apart. Charles Dawson, a hardcore player, fought desperately to resurrect his grandmother, only to be betrayed by his girlfriend and friend, dying with a heart full of hatred. Somehow, he was sent back to 12 hours before the catastrophe. With the knowledge of the future, he quickly accumulates wealth, transforming from a hardcore player into a cash player. Just before the game servers shut down,he makes precise purchases, draws the only SSS-level magic pet, and signs a contract ahead of time. When the disaster strikes again, Charles returns with his strongest magic pet and god-tier equipment, embarking on a path of vengeance against his enemies,saving his loved ones, and confronting the ultimate boss—the Dark King—on an epic, adrenaline-fueled journey.

For three years, Cecilia Nixon had been in a loveless marriage with Nat Gold, untouched by him, and her mother-in-law insisted she leave empty-handed. In a sudden act of defiance, Cecilia managed to force Nat to sleep with her and then vanished, pregnant. Six years later, upon her return to her homeland, the first person she bumped into was Nat. As they engaged in a chase, her rage got the better of her, and she confronted him, demanding a proper distance between them.

The game "Age of Magic Beasts" has come to life, and the world is falling apart. Charles Dawson, a hardcore player, fought desperately to resurrect his grandmother, only to be betrayed by his girlfriend and friend, dying with a heart full of hatred. Somehow, he was sent back to 12 hours before the catastrophe. With the knowledge of the future, he quickly accumulates wealth, transforming from a hardcore player into a cash player. Just before the game servers shut down,he makes precise purchases, draws the only SSS-level magic pet, and signs a contract ahead of time. When the disaster strikes again, Charles returns with his strongest magic pet and god-tier equipment, embarking on a path of vengeance against his enemies,saving his loved ones, and confronting the ultimate boss—the Dark King—on an epic, adrenaline-fueled journey.

Mark Cowell, an ordinary office worker, was lured into an underground billiards scam and lost his entire fortune, even mortgaging their home. His wife Celine discovered the setup and decided to take revenge herself. Posing as a beginner,she returned to the den, winning game after game with ""beginner's luck""—until the stakes soared.Celine then revealed her true skills, attracting the attention of the mastermind—Lucy, her own younger sister and the underground billiards queen. Fueled by jealousy over Celine's past as a three-time world champion, Lucy had set the trap to drag her back into the game.A high-stakes showdown began, with life-altering wagers. At the climax, Mark revealed he was an undercover cop. Celine defeated Lucy with her blindfolded technique, and police raided the den. The couple reclaimed their home and peace, while Lucy was brought to justice.

They say the chances of winning the lottery are the same as getting struck by lightning. So it'd be nut and absurd to have both happen to you, right? You're broke. You're abandoned. You're kicked out of your girl's house by her all-about-political image father. You've reached rock bottom. Lightning strikes. You are different now. You're gonna make all rich, spoiled folks respect you, envy you, or even better, fear you.

For six years of marriage, Winona Smith was kept in the dark—until she discovered her husband,Yale Gunson, was sheltering his lover abroad. Her heart shattered the moment he failed to show up while their daughter lay critically ill. Devastated but resolute, she ended the marriage. Picking up her career where she left off, Winona transformed from a homemaker into a luminary in scientific research—her papers graced top international journals, her breakthroughs earned global accolades. Just as she prepared to embrace a new life filled with happiness, the once-indifferent Yale completely broke down. Desperate and unhinged, he fell to his knees, begging her to come back.