once upon a dream: a twisted tale

In her previous life, Yara gave everything to the Echosong Sect, only to be ruthlessly slain by her Master. In her final moments, she realized the cruel truth: in his eyes, she was never as good as her junior sister,Ruby. Reborn at the age of six, Yara wastes no time mourning the past. This time, she won't beg for love or stay where she's unwanted. Without a backward glance, she runs away from that place she once called home.

Yara Hart, once a humble employee concealing her true identity as the chairwoman of a successful listed company, discovers the heartbreaking betrayal of her husband, Mark Zahn. He has been scheming with his mistress, Wendy Stone, to steal their family's fortune. Devastated, she begins to plan her revenge. Armed with her hidden power and resources, she exposes Mark's true colors, protects her daughter from his treachery, and ensures he pays for his deceit.

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.

Betrayed by her boyfriend, Ruby Ayers is forced by her mother into a contract flash marriage with his elder brother,Toby Shaw. Ruby pretends to accept it, planning to run away on their wedding night—only for Toby to catch her personally. Little does she know, she once saved his life.Now, the narcissistic ex comes crawling back, and the scheming stepsister sets trap after trap—but Ruby turns every scheme against them with ease. What will her stepsister do next? Stay tuned!

Once a crown prince, Finn Clark lives as a commoner after being rescued by Helen Smith, who raises him amid scorn and hardship. Though only a lowborn's daughter, she shields him, urging him to train in secret and wait for his moment. Enduring humiliation from Mark Smith and protecting his love Grace Conley, Finn hides his strength—until the combat tournament, where he shocks the realm and unknowingly draws his father,Emperor Sean Clark, closer to finding him.

Stacy Barn’s six years of devotion to Roger Nord fall short in the face of a single lie from his first love. She throws the divorce papers in his face and turns against Norden Corp. She brings the cunning first-love to her knees, humiliates her ex-husband, and transforms into a powerful businesswoman, with both her career and love life flourishing. When Roger eventually discovers that the young woman he once corresponded with was actually his ex-wife, he embarks on a long and arduous journey to win her back...

Ye Liuying, once a gifted noblewoman, was saved from being sold to a brothel by Meng Wanting. The two formed a bond that lasted through years of hardship. When Meng Wanting's husband, Gu Changqing, was summoned to the palace, Ye Liuying accompanied her, only to witness Concubine Yong have Meng Wanting, Gu Changqing, and their child killed before her eyes. A year later, Ye Liuying returns to the palace, driven by revenge. But as she uncovers the truth, she realizes the true killer is someone she never expected…

After rebirth, Megan Whitmore transforms from Estania's top commander in the apocalypse into a weak and powerless heiress. At their first meeting, she's covered in blood but uses her superpower to help Dylan Smith win a street racing championship before leaving gracefully. At their second encounter during a high society banquet,she kicks her scheming sister into a pool, shocking all of Dragonstan's elite circles. Think you can control someone who's already died once?Good luck with that.

Prince Consort Gavin Vale marches to war for his country,only to fall on the battlefield. Yet back in the capital, the princess believes he is hiding away at the Guardian Temple, shirking his duties—and in her bitterness, she chooses to marry another man.But on the day of her wedding, a devastating truth shatters her world: Gavin died fighting for the country,and it was he who once risked his life to save her.Consumed by grief and remorse, the princess takes justice into her own hands, slaying the man who had stolen Gavin's rightful honor.

To repay a single act of kindness, he spent ten years as an invisible husband, pouring his heart and strength into her success. When betrayal and humiliation drove him to the brink, he chose to "die," severing every tie to the past.Years later, he returned as a powerful figure standing high above the world. The debt of gratitude repaid and the old wounds cut clean, he faced his kneeling, repentant ex-wife with a heart already healed. Having found his own happiness, he rose from the ashes—reborn, untouchable, and no longer bound by the love that once defined him.

Once a high-ranking and influential figure, Max Brown, also known as the Knight of Peace of Durkh, had fallen into the depths of despair after losing his memory. With no choice but to rebuild his life from scratch, he toils tirelessly as a laborer on the rugged terrain of a construction site, enduring a torrent of injustices along the way. However, Lydia Hale, his once-promised fiancée, remains true to her word. Despite their disparate backgrounds and familial opposition, the two overcome various obstacles and hardships, eventually growing to know and love each other. Together, they embark on a new journey in life.

Over the past few years, Xena had been working hard to earn money, allowing her son, Leon Cale, to attend college. Leon promised to take his mother to the city to live once he got into college. Ten years later, Leon achieved great success and forgot about his mother who lived in the village, forgetting about his own humble beginnings. This play carries a profound positive energy, showcasing the greatness and selflessness of a mother's love. It also serves as a reminder to the audience to never forget gratitude and to cherish the silent sacrifices of their mothers.

Four people tangled by fate enter a deadly game of "method" — with one rule: get caught, you die. To find love. To protect it. To use it. To steal it. Three of them are thrown back in time to different moments in their past, turning love and betrayal into a high-stakes cat-and-mouse. Each return resets the board, each performance blurs truth and acting, and the villain who once drove them to their deaths becomes the counterweight in a rigged match. After being betrayed by the man she sacrificed everything to make a star and dying for it, one woman rewinds the clock to take him down, no matter the cost.

Once a wealthy heiress, Stella Smith's life takes a tragic turn when her parents become comatose after an accident, and her fiancé betrays her. By a twist of fate, she is pregnant with Jay Pace's child, though she mistakenly believes the father is someone else. Years later, she returns with her child and reunites with Jay Pace as his subordinate, totally unaware that her boss is actually the father of her child. A series of misunderstandings ensue which sparks a growing affection between the two. As the misunderstanding clears up, the reunited family finds their happily ever after.

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.

A year ago, to cover her father's medical bills, Sara Wilson switched identities with her twin sister. She took her sister's place in a business marriage and entered the Gavin family. Over the year, she was extremely cautious, pleasing her husband and managing their home, without letting anyone suspect her true identity. A year later, her twin sister reappeared and demanded to switch back.Heartbroken, Sara had to step aside as her sister effortlessly took over her life. But her once indifferent husband was frustrated to find out his wife had been replaced.

After six years together, Felix Gray breaks up with Mindy Rae Carter, holding his new lover close. Mindy doesn't argue. She grabs her suitcase, takes the breakup money, and leaves without a word. Everyone in the capital expects her to come crawling back within days—after all, she has loved him blindly, without pride or temper. But three months pass, and she still hasn't returned. Felix, once confident and unbothered, grows restless. Regret creeps in, and the silence between them begins to weigh on him. He misses her.

Calvin Gordon, a prodigious talent in stitching, lands an internship at Kindness Hospital. On his very first day, he performs an emergency rescue on Hector only to be fired by Joseph Smith for allegedly breaking the rules. Undeterred, Calvin continues saving lives at a clinic and showcases his medical skills at a dramatic car accident scene, earning the admiration of Professor Nelson.Joseph, once a relentless rival, is gradually won over by Calvin's unparalleled expertise. In the end, Calvin not only provides the key evidence to clear his father's name but also joins forces with him, advancing side by side in their pursuit of the true calling of medicine.