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Silken Intrigues: Lust, Power and Betrayal

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Eden Shaw happens to save the drugged emperor, Ryan Jones. However, her good deed is stolen and credited to her best friend, Lisa Hal. After Lisa enters the palace as a concubine, she tries to eliminate her. Despite this, Eden's medical skills lead to her promotion as the vice director of the Royal Infirmary. Fortunately, the truth soon comes to light, and Lisa is sentenced to death. In the end, Eden and Ryan embark on a peaceful life together.

Intrige

Schwarz erfuhr auf der Mondfeier ihrer Tochter von der schockierenden Untreue ihres Mannes und ihrer besten Freundin, und dass das Kind in Wahrheit deren leibliche Tochter war. Sie verbarg ihr Wissen, ertrug jahrelang den Verrat, während sie heimlich einen Racheplan schmiedete. Sie zog das Kind ihrer Feinde groß, nur um schließlich öffentlich die Wahrheit zu enthüllen, alles zurückzuerobern und die beiden grausam büßen zu lassen.

Till Death and Forever After

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Deceived by her fiancé and betrayed by her family, Nina Sand loses everything—her fortune and even her life. Her death is staged as a suicide, and her soul lingers at her funeral, seething with rage yet powerless. Then, the obsessed military governor Jensen Stewart storms in, kills her betrayers, and takes his own life. Only then does Nina realize his love, vowing to marry no one but him in her next life.

Intrigas no harém

A filha do ministro disfarça-se de criada para buscar justiça após o General acusar falsamente seu pai de corrupção, levando-o à sentença de morte. Ela tenta falar com o imperador, que evita o harém há anos. Eles se encontram por acaso, iniciando um romance. Incompreendida, ela quase é executada. Seis meses depois, uma descoberta chocante a coloca em perigo mortal.

Oath of Rebirth, Debt of Blood (DUBBED)

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Nina Spur, the prime minister's wife, was slain at a palace banquet by her own sister, Jane Spur—the emperor's forsaken concubine. Yet fate rewinds. Both sisters are reborn at the moment the Levy family's proposal arrives. Jane seizes it, vowing to marry Luke Levy, the future Prime Minister, while "gifting" Nina the chance to enter the imperial selection instead.

Code der Intrige

Trotz Jobangebot von Hans Brad bleibt Adam Lehmann, Chief Cybersecurity Officer. Nachdem er versehentlich ein Zimmer mit Sternunternehmen-Chefin Charlott Cawthon teilte, wird er durch Leah Krug und Maja Weber gefeuert. Er hilft Cawthon bei einem Hackerangriff und besiegt auf einem Gipfel Leahs Virus mit seinem revolutionären Firewall-System. Sternunternehmen gewinnt Milliardenprojekte, während Sonnenunternehmen kollabiert. Hans Brad entlarvt Leahs Verrat. Adam und Charlott heiraten.

Undercover Heiress

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Selina, daughter of a famous billionaire, is forced by her father to marry one of his billionaire friends and work at his company. Unhappy with this arrangement, Selin adecides to fake her identity at her new job, only to discover that a nasty and crue lco-worker has taken hers.

Intrigas en el harén

Alba López, hija del Gran Maestro, vio a su padre acusado falsamente de malversar fondos por Álvaro Gómez y condenado a muerte. Para salvarlo, se convirtió en doncella del palacio y buscó al emperador, José. A pesar de las intrigas del harén, al final ambos superaron las adversidades y vivieron un amor eterno.

Veil of Steel: Her Blade Remembers

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Betrayed during the empire's collapse, Lucille Morton loses her memory after falling from a cliff. She becomes Evelyn Sinclair, trapped in a cold marriage to Francis Linwood. When Francis brings home an imposter and tries to eliminate Evelyn, his plan spectacularly fails, triggering her memories instead.

CONVOI DES SECRETS VERS LE PALAIS D'OR

Maxime Laurier, l'Empereur, subit la pression pour choisir un héritier en raison de ses problèmes de succession. Adrien Chenal, dupé par son voisin Léo Dubois, est entraîné au palais. Après de nombreuses épreuves, il retrouve son père et dévoile un complot qui menace l'Empire.

No Shadow Can Hide Her Light

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Taken into a temple, Sansa loses her pendant—and nearly her life—to Wanda, the impostor. Fortunately, she is rescued by the Prince of Kinia and later granted the title "Princess Serena" after healing the empress. Consumed by jealousy, Wanda never stops scheming, but ultimately dies in regret. In the end, Sansa saves everyone from Wanda's poison and reunites with her family.

Blut und Intrigen

Die verwaiste Sophie Bauer wird von ihrer Pflegefamilie für Spielschulden verkauft, bis ihre leibliche Mutter Silke Schneider – eine mächtige Geschäftsfrau – sie rettet. Im Schneider-Haushalt spinnt die ehrgeizige Haushälterin Julia Intrigen gegen Sophie, wird jedoch von Silke entlarvt und verbannt. Doch als Sophies hinterhältige Pflegeschwester Lena auftaucht, steht das neue Mutter-Tochter-Glück erneut auf dem Spiel...

Dear Ex, Kiss My Crown

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In her past life, Nancy Scott died discovering Joe Foster had faked his death to elope with Yara Cork. Reborn, she exposes their lies, fakes her own death, and escapes abroad—where she meets Will Foster, who teaches her love again. But when Joe finds her, his obsession costs him his sight and Yara's life. For Nancy, his downfall marks the end of revenge—and the beginning of a new life with Will.

Das Ende einer Intrige

Nach drei Jahren in seiner Heimatstadt übergibt Lukas Conrad die Conrad-Gruppe vollständig an seine Tochter Lena. Diese verbirgt ihre Identität und beginnt eine Beziehung mit dem zwielichtigen Julian Schmidt. Doch Julian betrügt Lena mit ihrer besten Freundin Bianca Weiß. Als er Lenas wahre Identität entdeckt, plant er, die gesamte Conrad-Familie nach der Hochzeit einem Unglück...

Unexpected Love with The Hidden Billionaire

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After another failed blind date, she paid to hire a man who had also failed at blind dating to marry her in a flash. But she didn't expect that he was a billionaire. They gradually fall in love. However, the greed and conspiracies of the Brown family cast shadows on them...

Krisis Mineral Penuh Intrik

Tambang mineral terbesar di Barado kena krisis, seorang ahli geologi Bayu diam-diam diutus untuk menyelamatkannya. Tapi, ia berhadapang dengan arogansi Yuli dan orang lain yang tak tau identitas aslinya. Ia juga berhadapan dengan ahli palsu dan dijebak menggelapkan dana. Dia harus berjuang menegakkan keadilan dan menyelamatkan rekan kerjanya.

Jilted to Jewel: The Rejected Bride's Rise (DUBBED)

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On her wedding day, Maya York discovers that her fiancé, is having an affair with her sister. She even learns that she is adopted and is subsequently thrown out. However, she soon finds out she is the sole heir of the prestigious Stone family. Back at her true home, Maya is doted on by the CEO of Stone Group. She also meets her new fiancé. However, her adoptive family continues to challenge and humiliate her. So Maya decides to make them pay for their mistreatment.

Die Graf-Affäre: Eifersucht x Intrige

Clara Graf kommt zur Verlobung ihres Bruders Niklas zurück, wird aber von dessen Verlobter Lisa fälschlich als Geliebte beschimpft. Die Wahrheit über Lisas falsche Schwangerschaft und Pläne kommt ans Licht. Leon Wagner wird verhaftet, Lisas Familie bestraft – doch für die Geschwister Graf beginnt jetzt erst das wahre Verständnis der Menschen...

Oath of Rebirth, Debt of Blood

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Nina Spur, the prime minister's wife, was slain at a palace banquet by her own sister, Jane Spur—the emperor's forsaken concubine. Yet fate rewinds. Both sisters are reborn at the moment the Levy family's proposal arrives. Jane seizes it, vowing to marry Luke Levy, the future Prime Minister, while "gifting" Nina the chance to enter the imperial selection instead.

LES INTRUS

Liam menait une vie heureuse avec sa femme Claire et leur enfant, jusqu’au jour où celle-ci reconnut Adrien, rompant l’harmonie du foyer. Claire, qui se croyait irréprochable, ne comprit qu’en voyant Liam se rapprocher de sa sœur Sofia : l’amour ne tolère aucun intrus.

Rebooted Love: Encoded in Eternity

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Caesar Reed turns his lover, Leah Olson, into an AI to survive the collapse of their era, planning to reunite in five millennia. In the 3,000th year, Leah awakens as Lady Delwyn, shaping the Five Nations' empire. By the 5,000th year, she meets Caesar again—both memoryless, yet he makes her empress and protects her, igniting a love beyond time itself.

The Palace Remembers

Crowned young, the emperor still hunts the mother who vanished saving him from assassins. She's now an amnesiac palace maid, gripping a wood carving of their bond. One bamboo‑etched window starts to expose the truth, hurling mother and son into flogging, fire, and a showdown with a lethal consort. Blood versus intrigue—redemption or regret?

Chains Can't Hide Her Crown

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Yael Shaw was always the cherished daughter of the Shaw family—until her 18th birthday, when Sue Lowe appeared, claiming to be the true heiress and accusing Yael of being merely the housekeeper’s daughter. In a single day, Sue steals everything from Yael and traps her in a fake pregnancy with a stranger. Even after five years in prison, Yael’s suffering continues.

Intreccio

Per vendicare i genitori, Evelyn seduce Lucian, il fratello adottivo che l’ha tradita. Ma più si avvicina a lui, più il confine tra menzogna e desiderio svanisce. Quando una lettera rivela che Lucian era il suo protettore segreto, entrambi dovranno scegliere: la verità… o l’amore?

The Royal Flame: Secrets of the Palace

Jason Ritchie, fleeing assassins, shares a night with Wendy Young, promising to marry her. Fearing for her safety, he leaves, only to return and find she’s gone. Wendy refuses to abort and raises their son, Joe. Years later, when their blood reveals Joe’s royal lineage, Wendy enters the palace to survive. But Helene Johnson, consumed by jealousy, will stop at nothing to destroy them. Can Wendy protect her son—or will the palace crush them both?

Adiós sin palabras

Clara Suárez, con una enfermedad terminal, fingió marcharse para no ser una carga para Adrián Blanco, quien alcanzó la fama. Al encontrarse en el hospital, Clara le exigió un pago por su adiós. Adrián aceptó, se casaron, pero él siguió humillándola. Clara, en sus brazos, encontró su final, y la verdad por fin salió a la luz.

La princesa del intercambio

Mariana León, princesa olvidada, descubrió que su amor Sebastián Sol en realidad amaba a su hermanastra Valentina. Forzada a casarse con Batu Kan, fue traicionada. En su boda, Mariana y Batu vencieron a Sebastián. Juntos iniciaron una nueva vida.

BAC 2.0 : COUP DE FOUDRE POUR L'INTROVERTIE

Mathis renait le jour de son bac. Adieu, la cruelle qu'il aimait ! Il tend ses roses à l'étoile timide du lycée. Cette fois, il choisit l'amour vrai, conquiert l'Internet, et devient un homme d'affaires respecté. La vie recommence.

Tra Palazzi e Segreti

Isabella Longhi, imperatrice di Occidaria, viene assassinata e si risveglia mille anni nel futuro come figlia illegittima, costretta a seguire un sistema che le impone di sposare il giovane erede Marco Peverelli. Tra nonna severa, cognata cattiva e un marito sfacciato, Isabella sorride: se ha governato tre palazzi imperiali, come temere una piccola famiglia Peverelli?

Intolerable

Sofía financió un hogar de ancianos en su pueblo para honrar a su abuelo. Pero corruptos lo convirtieron en un infierno, maltratando residentes para lucrarse. Ella se infiltró como cuidadora, destapó la verdad y rescató a los ancianos. Su investigación expuso una red de corrupción en su empresa, y no descansó hasta hacer caer a todos los culpables.

Legami Intrecciati

Una storia d'amore spezzata da una tragedia familiare. Ivo e Sara, perdutamente innamorati, vengono separati quando la sorella di lui muore in un incidente legato al fratello di lei. La madre di Ivo, all'insaputa del figlio, caccia Sara mentre lui è in ospedale. Cinque anni dopo, quando Sara torna con un segreto che cambierà tutto, i sentimenti mai sopiti tra loro riemergono più forti che mai, sfidando il peso del passato.

(Doblado)La princesa del intercambio

Mariana León, princesa olvidada, descubrió que su amor Sebastián Sol en realidad amaba a su hermanastra Valentina. Forzada a casarse con Batu Kan, fue traicionada. En su boda, Mariana y Batu vencieron a Sebastián. Juntos iniciaron una nueva vida.

Papá es el rey de Internet

José Silva se ocultaba como mecánico, pero era director del Instituto de Sinara. La tienda lo echó, pero el Instituto lo llamó de vuelta. Lo rehusó para ver la final de ciberseguridad de su hijo Mario, a quien guió en secreto contra una IA cuántica. Luego Mario, traicionado, cayó y culpó a José. Al final, José reveló su cargo, venció a Schmidt y protegió la red. Mario lo entendió y tomó su lugar.

Vittoria e il Segreto del Palazzo

Nove anni fa, Vittoria Orsini assiste alla morte dei genitori e alla rovina della sua casata, ingiustamente accusando Lorenzo Savoia. Per vendetta, si infiltra nel Palazzo Sereno come "Vittoria", sopportando tutto pur di vendicarsi. Quando Lorenzo viene avvelenato, diventa il suo unico antidoto. Tra intrighi, segreti e tradimenti, la verità svelerà che l’odiato nemico non è il vero colpevole.

O Destino Intercambiado

Há 18 anos, a Consorte trocou a própria filha pelo bebê do primeiro-ministro. A esposa dele, vingativa, abandonou a princesa num bordel e fez a sobrinha assumir o lugar. Anos depois, o príncipe herdeiro, em viagem secreta, é salvo por Marília Lima, a princesa criada no bordel, e decide torná-la sua consorte. No dia da entrada no palácio, Sofia Souza e a imperatriz humilham-na e quase a condenam à morte. À beira do fim, a imperatriz vê a marca no braço da Marília e percebe que ela é sua filha.

Kleine Ärztin, Großer Palaststurm

Eine moderne Medizin-Koryphäe, gefangen im Körper eines fünfjährigen Waisenmädchens im alten China. Mit ihrem einzigartigen medizinischen Wissen rettet sie nicht nur einen mächtigen Kaiser, sondern entlarvt auch die Intrigen am Hof – und fordert Rache für ihre verstoßene Schwester.

La Storia di Valentina, Padrona del Palazzo

Dopo essere entrata nel libro, Valentina scopre di essere diventata la poveretta della storia. Il giorno del matrimonio, il protagonista Lorenzo la abbandona per correre dalla sua amata segreta, facendola diventare lo zimbello della capitale. Poi, per far salire al potere la sua prediletta, Lorenzo la maltratta e la spinge al suicidio. Ma Valentina, ora consapevole della trama, cambia subito programma e spoa lo zio di Lorenzo per insegnargli come si comportano le persone perbene.

Desa Miskin Palsu

Surya, putra tunggal ahli agronomi ternama, tak tahu jati dirinya dan mengira anak petani biasa. Ia bawa surat nikah ke keluarga kaya Baskara. Wenny terpaksa menikah demi nama baik. Namun di desa, keluarga Surya justru tunjukkan harta, makanan kelas negara, hingga koleksi mobil mewah.

MA FEMME, INTOUCHABLE

Véritable fille des Morin mais élevée chez les Colin, Chloé vit entre deux familles qui ne l'acceptent pas. Par un contrat, elle épouse Lucas Perrin. Parents biaisés, belle-mère hostile, frère haineux… jusqu'à ce que Lucas la protège et déclare : « Ma femme, personne ne la touche. » Adapté de Fanqie Novel, Xinhun Manchu, de Jie Jie.

Intertwined

Raymond and Starling, once a happy couple from different worlds, were torn apart by a tragic accident. To save Raymond, Starling made a painful choice, leaving Raymond to believe she abandoned him. Five years later, Starling has moved on, raising their twins and focusing on her career—until fate brings them back together. Can they heal their past, or is it too late?

MON PÈRE, GRAND DE L'INTERNET ?

Laurent Vallois, technicien en informatique ordinaire, cachait une identité insoupçonnée : directeur de Institut Tech Grande-Rivière. Son fils Fabien, éprouvait de l'embarras face au métier de réparateur de son père. Lorsque l'Institut subit une attaque informatique massive et que Fabien en fut expulsé, l'identité de Laurent Vallois fut révélée...

Yanlış İntikam:Aşkın Panzehiri

9 yıl önce ailesinin katlini izleyen Helian Yuan, suçu Prens Xiao Chengyin'e atarak saraya 'Lian Yuan' adıyla girdi. İntikam için zehirlenen prensin tek ilacı oldu. Saray entrikaları arasında gerçeği öğrendiğinde, asıl düşmanın öz ağabeyi olduğunu keşfetti. Xiao'yu tahta çıkarıp Kuzey Di prensesi olarak taç giydi.

Inverno de Paixão no Grande Hotel

Na véspera do casamento, José Linhares, vice-gerente do luxuoso hotel, descobre que seu noivo, Ricardo Souza, estava se divertindo com outras pelas costas dela. Furiosa, ela cancela tudo e, movida pela decepção, decide passar a noite com um acompanhante. Mas ao acordar… o homem ao seu lado não é quem ela pensava — é Felipe, o bilionário discreto e poderoso da cidade! O que aconteceu naquela noite? Um erro do destino ou o começo de uma paixão explosiva?

Papa, wo ist deine Liebe?

Dr. Martin, ein ehrgeiziger Arzt, lässt bei einem Unfall seine Tochter Anna zurück, um seine Geliebte Laura zu retten, was zu Annas Tod führt. Jahre später enthüllt Martins Frau Clara auf Lauras Sohns Feier die Wahrheit: Lauras Sohn ist nicht Martins leiblicher Sohn, die Familie König kontrolliert die medizinischen Ressourcen und ließ Anna sterben. Martin kehrt zurück, um Beweise zu sammeln, und opfert sich schließlich am Unfallort seiner Tochter.

POSSESSION INTERDITE

Élodie, issue d'une famille prestigieuse, entretenait une relation secrète avec Simon, héritier d'un empire scientifique. Après la ruine de sa famille, Élodie accepte des fiançailles humiliantes avec le playboy Henri. Jusqu'au retour de Simon, plus déterminé que jamais : "Tu m'appartiens."

Pemakaman ibu palsu

Lenan memenangkan juara umum, mendapatkan posisi perdana menteri, diberikan hak untuk pulang kampung menjemput ibu dan istri. Siapa sangkah istrinya nerselingkuh dan bersama selingkuhannya ingin membunuh ibunya. Ibunya berhasil tertolong, tetapi mereka pada kirain ibunya telah meninggal dan membuatkan pemakaman palsu... seketika, Lenan ketemu orang yang mirip dengan ibunya....

LE FRÈRE INTERDIT

Chloé Caron, sage en apparence mais vraie tempête sous le charme, décide de séduire Serge Dubois, le médecin glacial de sa meilleure amie Maire. Elle croit le conquérir… jusqu'au retour de son premier amour. Alors qu'elle s'éloigne, lui, commence enfin à la poursuivre.

Biting into Sweet Love

Rachel's biggest regret is having a one-night affair with Hunter she's loved for eight years and making him pay for it. From then on, Hunter becomes obsessed with her at night, but a stranger by day. When he decides to marry someone else, she thinks they'll part ways, but he takes her home instead. Is she a toy he can discard at will, or an apple he can't resist taking a bite of?

CLAUSE INTERDITE DU PDG

Lune, trahie par sa sœur qui a volé son identité, tombe enceinte de Paul Chevalier lors d'un contrat en boîte de nuit. Leur mariage sans émotions se transforme quand elle rejoint son entreprise et expose la trahison. Paul découvre alors que sa véritable âme sœur et celle qui lui a sauvé la vie n'est autre que Lune...

Deceit in the Name of Love

Yana White tumbled headlong into love with Jason Keller, their union sealed swiftly after his ardent courtship. She strived to be an ideal wife, oblivious that their "bliss" was a ruse. When truth struck, she sought divorce—yet Jason, the deceiver, was hopelessly caught in the love he’d feigned.

Out of Prison, Into His Heart

Vivian was supposed to marry her childhood sweetheart, Ethan. But he got fooled into thinking her dad killed his parents and sent her to prison. Four years later, she's out, her mom is missing, and the only person who’s willing to help is Julian, a guy who had a thing for her. They make a deal, but falling for him was never part of the plan...

Segreti nel Palazzo Ferrara

Alessia Moretti, figlia di una nobile famiglia colta, viene scelta dal Generale Lorenzo Ferrara per diventare sua moglie e portata nel Palazzo Ferrara contro la sua volontà. Dopo il massacro simulato della sua famiglia, Alessia subisce prigionia e inganni, mentre figure ambigue cercano consolazione a suo discapito. Solo quando oscure alleanze e vecchi rancori emergono, la verità nascosta dietro sangue e potere viene finalmente alla luce…

Miel en la palma

Después de un accidente, Sofía descubrió que estaba embarazada de gemelos. Su familia no solo no la apoyó, sino que le quitó todo… incluso la vendió por dinero. Cuando creyó que no había salida, apareció un hombre inesperado. Y lo que nunca imaginó… ¡él era el padre de sus hijos! Desde entonces, su vida dio un giro total. Ya no estaba sola. Era su miel en la palma.

Invencível depois do parto

Beth Vanelli foi incriminada por Alvaro Kramer em sua vida passada, morreu injustamente e renasceu determinada a se vingar e criar uma linhagem poderosa. Magnus Fernandes, um Dragão Rei Dourado, espera por Beth há dez mil anos. Alvaro, uma cobra negra disfarçada, busca aprimorar sua linhagem. Beth enfrenta traições familiares e, ao renascer, decide mudar seu destino, começando pelo evento onde Alvaro escolheu Júlia, sua irmã como consorte.

Da Cozinha para o Palco

A artista famosa Lívia Lima, no auge da carreira, parou de pintar, se casou com Tiago Joaquim, diretor de museu, escondeu sua identidade e o ajudou na carreira, ficando dona de casa. Após mais de 20 anos, descobre que Tiago traiu com Yara, e a família escondeu tudo. Desiludida, decide viver para si. O irmão Chinelo Dantas a convida a voltar, ela retoma a carreira. Tiago pede reconciliação e é recusado. Lívia recupera sua carreira e vida brilhante.

L’INTERDIT AMOUR

Céline Leroux retrouve Tristan Simon, son ex, au banquet de son nouveau petit-ami. Deux ans après leur rupture, Tristan la séduit ouvertement, malgré leur lien familial. Quand Céline découvre l'infidélité de son petit-ami, la vérité sur sa rupture avec Tristan éclate.

Di Balik Senyum Palsu

Lovell Oon pulang ke negara dengan niat memberi kejutan kepada menantunya, Erisa Jiang. Namun, di sebuah kedai Cheongsam, dia bertembung dengan orang ketiga anaknya, Jorris Song. Dalam pertelingkahan itu, Lovell Oon sedar identiti sebenar perempuan itu, tetapi memilih untuk tidak membongkarkannya. Sebaliknya, dia menaikkan harga agar Jorris Song terpaksa membeli Cheongsam itu dengan harga yang lebih tinggi.

L'INTENDANTE CACHÉE

Cécile, ex-prodige devenue Grande Intendante de l'Empire, revient incognito aider son grand-père menacé de perdre la Maison Taisson. Méprisée comme une incapable, elle révèle enfin ses pouvoirs de "Déesse de la Fortune", terrassant ses ennemis et sauvant son héritage.

La Vera Signora del Palco

Il Gruppo Danza Loto cerca una nuova solista. Serena, ex étoile e vera moglie del CEO, torna in incognito ma viene sostituita da Rita, che si spaccia per lei. Umiliata e accusata ingiustamente, Serena resta in silenzio. Sul palco finale, la verità esplode: con una sola danza smaschera l’inganno e ridà dignità alla danza di piazza.

Final Destination: Scream Park

A college graduate, Vivian Julia, just wants to enjoy her graduation trip. She has a vision of them dying in a roller coaster disaster, but no one believes her. Now, the group is trapped, and a maintenance worker, Blake, sneaks into the house and begins hunting them down one by one. Will they be lucky enough to escape, or are they all destined to die as she foresaw?

Venture into Abyss

Juliet Clerk’s daughter died in a socialite training school unexpectedly. She had a plastic surgery to look like her daughter and took risks getting into the school alone. She finds beneath the glamorous facade of the school lies chilling secrets. Can she uncover the truth behind her daughter's mysterious death? As she digs deeper, the dirty truth gradually emerged...