small wonder cast now and then

Lucian Clay, the Demon Sovereign who terrorized the entire cultivation world, is executed by Heaven’s Will for his heinous crimes. When he opens his eyes again, he has transmigrated into a spineless high school student who was just publicly humiliated by a manipulative campus belle. This world values supernatural abilities and martial strength above all—survival of the fittest masked by hypocrisy. Fortunately, Lucian binds with the Divine Justice System. By punishing evildoers, he earns Justice Points to unlock his past demonic techniques. Thus, the Demon Sovereign Lucian walks the path of domination once more.Punishing evil? And who better to judge evil than the one who mastered it?

Adam Irwin, the factory's only college graduate, secretly loved the director's daughter, Rhea Catton. Risking his life to save her at the annual party, he was falsely accused of rape, ruining his life. Reborn that day, Adam exposes the truth, outsmarts Rhea and Jeff Payne,finds justice and true love, while her family regrets trusting the wrong man.

A zombie, who still retains human consciousness, adopts Ivy Hull, a former empress who's gotten reincarnated as a baby, when the blood moon is over. They keep each other company in their apartment located on the ninth floor. While the zombie dad controls zombie hordes and keeps evolving by devouring cores, Ivy practices the Glazed Breath Method and time control to become stronger so that she can protect her dad. Together, they strive to survive till the end of the apocalypse.

Miles, a singer from a humble background, lost his sight three years ago while saving his girlfriend from a fire. His girlfriend Jane and sister Hedy asked him to be a ghost singer for the singer York, who promised Miles he would help him debut. However, on the day York became a superstar, he broke his promise. Miles stood up to accuse York of lip-syncing but was knocked out by his girlfriend and sister, leading to his unfortunate death. In his second life, Miles was determined not to be used by others again. After regaining his sight, he exposed York's lip-syncing scandal at York's concert and showcased his own talent. He caught the attention of major players in the showbiz and signed a lucrative contract, stepping into the ranks of superstars!

Eliot Cliff, raised as an outcast with only his mother, is suddenly claimed at eighteen by his long-lost father, Marion Luke—a powerful underworld figure.Drawn into a cold, transactional family, Eliot agrees to serve as Marion's heir to fund his mother's medical treatment. Thrust into a life of violence and loyalty, he fights without regret, rising until the very streets fear his name.

After staying ten years at the labor camp,Jackson Chase finally came back home, only to find out he was framed by his wife and daughter. They even killed his mom to help his stepbrother Jerico get what he wanted. Jackson decided to get a divorce and leave his hometown. In Golrita, he regained his confidence and fell in love with the director of the machinery factory. When he came back to his hometown, he swore to get revenge and send those people who killed his mom to justice.

Five years ago, Jason Stone was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and his girlfriend ran off with all his money. When he was about to commit suicide, his master, who was passing by Earth, took him to cultivate immortality. A thousand years later, he became a Great Sage, living on an alien world. One day, he finally connected to a spacetime vortex back to Earth, so he risked his life and made it back.

Deliveryman Colton Ward is accidentally knocked over by Winnie Sable, CEO of Sable Corp, and awakens a mysterious countdown ability that reveals everyone's remaining lifespan. He prevents a deadly fate for her,outsmarts his rivals, amasses wealth through treasure appraisal and jade gambling, and plunges into a world of power, fortune, and romance.

Deliveryman Colton Ward is accidentally knocked over by Winnie Sable, CEO of Sable Corp, and awakens a mysterious countdown ability that reveals everyone's remaining lifespan. He prevents a deadly fate for her,outsmarts his rivals, amasses wealth through treasure appraisal and jade gambling, and plunges into a world of power, fortune, and romance.

After losing his down payment in a gamble, Luke Lovell attempts suicide—but survives. His father, Bryce Lovell, brings him into the casino, secretly plotting to turn every thousand against the house. Amid cheating and hidden dangers, he outsmarts everyone in a high-stakes game, redeeming both father and son. The table remains a warning: greed ruins lives; only by quitting can one see the light.

Ten-year-old Louie Barton tumbles into a world of deadly supernatural set in a hospital and accidentally activates Anomaly Kin-Binder System, a power that does exactly one thing: find his relatives. Turns out they are everywhere. The terrifying S-rank head nurse? His aunt.The Crimson Wraith haunting the corridors? Family.The Copper Coffin Bride? Related. The Gloom Sovereign who rules the underworld? Also his kin. While other players tremble and fall, Louie strolls through the most feared dungeons in existence with an ever-growing roster of monstrous relatives clearing the path ahead.Two worlds, countless horrors, one ten-year-old with the most dangerous family reunion in history.

His name is Brandon Chester. Once the Unstoppable Warlord, he was imprisoned after an unexpected incident. But prison was no ordinary place—every inmate was a legend in their own right.There,he awakened an overwhelming legacy of power. Upon returning to the mortal world, he became the protector of a top campus beauty. With blade drawn again and again, he rose step by step. And when he finally turned back, the world behind him was already bathed in glory!

Milo Reed is reborn to the day when Elena Stone broke off their engagement and Jace Zeller humiliated him. This time, however, he awakens the Goddess System. With its help, he easily subdues Jace and the guards, turning Elena's opinion in his favor. Through the system, he obtains a $50-million black card and solves Elena's financial crisis. Now in need of his help, Elena's attitude softens as circumstances shift. In the end, Milo makes full use of the system and begins his rise to the top.

When Netherworld descends upon reality, all humanity awakens professions based on their talents. Advancing through professional ranks requires massive amounts of Netherworld currency, nether credit. Colin Sanders, who died in the Netherworld in his previous life,returns to the past with his game interface intact, right before the descent begins. He frantically recharges his account with nether credit, filling his Netherworld bank account to unlimited capacity. When Netherworld finally arrives, Colin uses his infinite wealth to forge three divine artifacts, upgrading his D-rank blacksmith profession to a divine blacksmith,then advances twice more to become the God of Creation, ultimately defeating Netherworld’s final boss.

Thanks to the abrupt descent of an apocalypse, the entire world is instantly transformed into the zombies' playground. Morris Cruz, a dock worker, and two of his colleagues—Benjamin Mackie and Susie Powell—are stranded on Oceanic, a huge cargo ship that's laden with countless shipping containers thanks to the chaos. By sheer accident, they start an unprecedented ""blind box"" survival challenge.

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.

Food vendor, Keith Drake, lands in prison after injuring a man while trying to protect his girlfriend, Hannah Grant. In prison, he meets a mysterious elderly man, Trevor Vaughn. Seeing Keith's potential, Trevor takes it upon himself to mentor him and later pulls some strings for his early release. Fresh out of prison, Keith taps into Trevor's resources to outwit the Rogueville thugs seeking revenge and pulls off a bold rescue with the help of e-hailing drivers. Trevor soon elevates Keith to acting president of the Redwood Council, crafting an ostentatious façade to mislead their rival, Carlos Bigsby. Together, Keith and Trevor ultimately expose Carlos's plot to seize power. With everything finally settled, Keith decides against taking over the Redwood Council, choosing instead to return to a quiet life with Hannah. Trevor, meanwhile, steps back into leadership. The narrative charts Keith's evolution from hot-headed youth to measured strategist, and his final choice between the allure of power and love.

James was imprisoned after being falsely accused of causing his grandfather's coma. Upon his release, he found his family cold and indifferent—they even pressured him to sacrifice his own leg for Jasper. Overwhelmed by despair, he resolved to cut all ties with the Lynn family. But a twist of fate led him to Zoey. With her unwavering support, James not only cleared his name but also made sure the true culprit, Jasper, was brought to justice.