faded stars

In a celestial twist of fate, three guardian spirits descended to Earth, taking on human forms to face trials. Our protagonist, Jian Qian, lost her memory in the process and found herself under the oppressive control of her stepmother Zhao Fengling and her half-sister Kong Menglei, who delighted in tormenting and belittling her. Her life took an unexpected turn when four dedicated protectors arrived one by one to safeguard her: Li Chen and Gu Yuan, heirs to powerful families, Kong Fan, a skilled doctor, and Lin Bai, a celebrated film star. The Zhao family women constantly schemed to embarrass Jian Qian publicly. Betrayed by her former servant Xiaoqiao, who poisoned her, Jian Qian was left paralyzed. It was thanks to Li Chen's intervention, bringing in Kong Fan for medical help, that she began to recover. Yet, her adversaries persisted, forcing her into menial tasks at a company, where she was unexpectedly discovered by a talent scout and offered a chance to act alongside Lin Bai. The plots against her only intensified, as Jian Qian found herself ensnared in a web of family drama, workplace challenges, and complex romantic entanglements. Through countless trials, her four champions repeatedly came to her rescue. Ultimately, Jian Qian chose to spend her life with Li Chen, whose unwavering loyalty remained steadfastly by her side through thick and thin.

When the man's family went bankrupt, the woman sacrificed her treatment to secure an investment for him. Knowing she had a fatal illness, she left him. Seven years later, they met again. He discovered their son, but she claimed the child was another man's. He believed an impostor who took credit for her sacrifice, and their misunderstandings grew until the truth was revealed, leaving him filled with immense regret.

After Thea's husband kills her family on their wedding night, she fakes her death and is saved. To avenge them, she returns under a new identity to gather evidence against those responsible. Mission complete, the man who rescued her abandons his throne, and Thea leaves her grudges behind as they depart together.

Evelyn Vance, an "invisible wife," endures a loveless marriage to Julian Vance. After a penthouse fire leaves her injured and Julian is publicly seen comforting his mistress, Serena Holloway, Evelyn decides to divorce him. She reveals her secret identity as "The Architect," a renowned ghostwriter with a hidden fortune, and attempts to launch an acting career. Julian retaliates by freezing her assets, sabotaging her auditions, and using their grandmother's care as leverage. He physically injures Evelyn at a studio, then dismisses her pain. Despite a public smear campaign orchestrated by Julian and Serena, Evelyn uses her secret wealth and "Architect" persona to accept a script-doctoring role on Julian's film, planning to expose Serena and dismantle Julian's control from within. At a family gala, Evelyn makes a defiant statement with a deconstructed dress. Julian abandons her to answer Serena's call, solidifying Evelyn's resolve. Supported by her grandmother, Evelyn confronts Julian's family, exposing their hypocrisy. She leaves, fully embracing her new identity and ready to dismantle Julian's empire, one script at a time.

C‑list star Sadie discovered at her famous director boyfriend Dylan's new series launch that he had cheated on her and publicly humiliated her. She broke up with him on the spot. Out of spite, she threw herself into the arms of his older brother, CEO Ryan. After a one‑night stand, Sadie planned to leave, only to find that Ryan had long been deeply in love with her.

For three years, star lawyer Bella sacrificed her career for her husband, Felix. His dedication to helping his ex-lover, Elissa, finally opened her eyes. Bella staged a stunning comeback, facing Felix in court and handing him a devastating defeat. From then on, when they met again in court, she was his opponent, no longer the shadow behind him.

Emma had been Michael's secret lover for five years. Despite her obedience and compliance during that time, she couldn't make him take her seriously. When Michael got engaged, he abandoned her. Adding to the turmoil, her doctor informed her that she had late-stage heart failure with only three months left to live. Although she wished to quietly live out the remaining days of her life, it became difficult due to four people's entanglement, including Michael's fiancée, Ashton who desired her, Mr. X who protected her, and her ex-boyfriend.

Thea, an actress, transmigrated into the tragic short drama she once starred in, only to find herself at its grim finale, her character dead. While others got pampered in their new worlds, Thea was killed ninety-nine different ways. Infuriated, she took matters into her own hands. The scheming fake heiress got a slap, her clueless birth mother another, and the sleazy male lead a furious barrage. But then a handsome, gentle stranger appeared out of nowhere. Thea decided she would have him too. Thrust into this absurdly dramatic world, she resolved to claim her handsome companion and bulldoze through anyone in her path.

Ruby, a rural girl, watched her mother's memory fade from Alzheimer's. A finance graduate from a top university, she longed to improve her mother's life but faced workplace discrimination without connections, struggling for a permanent role. As her mother neared the point of forgetting her, the desperate Ruby had an encounter with a drugged CEO Landon and soon received her promotion. Disgusted by trading her body for career success, she avoided him, yet their entanglement deepened. After learning Ruby was two months pregnant, Landon brought her home and cherished her.

For three years, star lawyer Bella sacrificed her career for her husband, Felix. His dedication to helping his ex-lover, Elissa, finally opened her eyes. Bella staged a stunning comeback, facing Felix in court and handing him a devastating defeat. From then on, when they met again in court, she was his opponent, no longer the shadow behind him.

Jenna was a mysterious pop star known for her signature mask. Whenever she sang, she wore this unique mask to cover her face, leaving everyone clueless about her appearance. However, during one concert, Jenna suddenly announced her retirement from the music scene and vanished for seven full years. During that time, fans and musicians alike searched for the superstar, but to no avail. It turned out that Jenna had found the person she had been looking for all along: Hugh, the CEO of the Burton Group. After a car accident left him blind, he pushed everyone away. Jenna chose to remain silent and stay by his side. Over the years, they married and had an adorable daughter named Mia. Hard work paid off, and through Jenna's care, Hugh was finally about to remove his bandages and see again. Yet, on the day of his recovery, he rushed toward his first love, Norah, treating Jenna with hostility for Norah's sake. Jenna was struck by the realization that despite all she had given, this was the outcome she received. Determined to reclaim her life, she decided to divorce him and return to the music world with her daughter. Unbeknownst to Jenna, Hugh treated Norah so well because he mistakenly believed she was the iconic pop star. He and the icon had been childhood sweethearts, and that bond felt irreplaceable to him. Thus, for Norah, Hugh did many things that hurt Jenna. On that day, Hugh organized a grand return-to-stage event for Norah, believing she was the superstar. During the concert, however, he realized that Norah's voice was not that of the icon. At that moment, a video of Jenna singing appeared on the screen, and it dawned on Hugh that the childhood friend he had been searching for was his wife, Jenna! He hurried to find her, but by then, she had returned to her life as a superstar and would no longer give him a chance to reconcile.

Jenna was a mysterious pop star known for her signature mask. Whenever she sang, she wore this unique mask to cover her face, leaving everyone clueless about her appearance. However, during one concert, Jenna suddenly announced her retirement from the music scene and vanished for seven full years. During that time, fans and musicians alike searched for the superstar, but to no avail. It turned out that Jenna had found the person she had been looking for all along: Hugh, the CEO of the Burton Group. After a car accident left him blind, he pushed everyone away. Jenna chose to remain silent and stay by his side. Over the years, they married and had an adorable daughter named Mia. Hard work paid off, and through Jenna's care, Hugh was finally about to remove his bandages and see again. Yet, on the day of his recovery, he rushed toward his first love, Norah, treating Jenna with hostility for Norah's sake. Jenna was struck by the realization that despite all she had given, this was the outcome she received. Determined to reclaim her life, she decided to divorce him and return to the music world with her daughter. Unbeknownst to Jenna, Hugh treated Norah so well because he mistakenly believed she was the iconic pop star. He and the icon had been childhood sweethearts, and that bond felt irreplaceable to him. Thus, for Norah, Hugh did many things that hurt Jenna. On that day, Hugh organized a grand return-to-stage event for Norah, believing she was the superstar. During the concert, however, he realized that Norah's voice was not that of the icon. At that moment, a video of Jenna singing appeared on the screen, and it dawned on Hugh that the childhood friend he had been searching for was his wife, Jenna! He hurried to find her, but by then, she had returned to her life as a superstar and would no longer give him a chance to reconcile.

The Opening Event for a new drama was very lively, with stars, actors, and models coming to congratulate them. A drink accidentally infected with a virus entered the event. The first person who drank it became infected shortly afterward. He began to behave abnormally and bit people, the scene instantly fell into chaos. People living in this small city of Thailand were unaware that a horrific human mutation incident was taking place in an abandoned building that is an hour's drive from the town, and the bitten people turned into zombies. The government orders the sheriff to block the area where the mutation occurred to prevent the zombies from escaping and causing the entire city to fall. This decision also trapped the survivors and made them unable to escape. This is a sudden disaster, and the 3 couples must unite to save each other and survive together. After some of them are infected and mutated, what could save them and even sublimate each other? ...Love？

Sheri was a well-known paparazzi specializing in uncovering scandals about the rich and famous. During one of her assignments, she stumbled upon Nate, a rich heir, secretly meeting with a movie star. Sheri covertly snapped photos and falsely accused him of being "impotent." For the first time, Nate became the laughingstock of the town. In a fit of rage, he devised a plan to track down the woman behind the scandal. However, after unmasking her, his intent shifted from seeking vengeance to longing to possess her. Believing he had her in his palm, he remained unaware of how she was slowly drawing him deeper into her allure.

Maren was the emperor's favored concubine. She traveled to the modern world, becoming an overweight woman. Her father had amassed a huge debt, and her husband, Derek, wanted to divorce her. Remarkably, Derek could hear her thoughts. She became a rising star in antique appraisal, easily resolving rivalries and internal family conflicts while ultimately winning Derek's heart.

Vesper, trapped in a loveless marriage with Julian Sterling, has a one-night stand with a stranger, only to discover he is Damon Sterling, Julian's powerful brother. Learning Julian is cheating with pregnant pop star Serena Sharp, who stole her songs, Vesper teams up with Damon for revenge. She exposes Julian's affair and Serena's pregnancy at a board meeting, forcing Julian to sign separation papers. Vesper then orchestrates Serena's vocal ruin and publicly reveals herself as the true composer "Iris" at a major showcase, exposing Serena's fraud. Julian retaliates with thugs, but Damon protects Vesper, fighting them off. Damon reveals he orchestrated Julian's downfall for financial gain, leaving Vesper questioning their complex, volatile alliance, which is marked by both manipulation and unexpected care.

Bobby deeply loved his wife Sheri, but she tricked him into taking memory-loss pills for her first love, unaware the drug was Bobby's own creation with no antidote. Heartbroken, Bobby took the pills, watching his memories fade as disappointment in Sheri turned to utter despair before he resolutely left to focus on research. Too late, Sheri regretted her actions upon learning the truth and tried to win him back, but Bobby had already forgotten their love completely due to the very drug he'd designed.

Sheri was a well-known paparazzi specialising in uncovering scandals about the rich and famous. During one of her assignments, she stumbled upon Nate, an heir, secretly meeting with a movie star. Sheri snapped covert photos and falsely accused him of being "impotent." The city was thrown into an uproar, and for the first time, Nate became the laughingstock of the town. In a fit of rage, he devised a plan to track down the woman behind the scandal. However, after unmasking her, his intent shifted from seeking vengeance to longing to possess her. Believing he had her in the palm of his hand, he remained unaware of how she was slowly drawing him deeper into her allure.

After her parents died, Anna was raised by her mother's friend alongside brothers Gordy and Jonathan. She managed their school football club, forming a close trio. When Katie, the hottest girl in school, arrived, she schemed to take Anna's place, turning the brothers against her. Disheartened, Anna left the club and transferred. She later met football star Ethan and became his manager. After she left, Gordy and Jonathan realized Katie's deception, but it was too late for regrets.

Top chef Anthony, once known as the “The Kitchen King,” vanished at the peak of his fame. A year later, he returns as Tony, a lowly apprentice in a Michelin-star restaurant. When the restaurant faces ruin, he steps in to save it—only to reveal his true identity. Just as he regains glory, a sinister plot leaves him crippled and destitute. Now, with nothing left but the simplest of cooking skills, can he reclaim his destiny and once again conquer the world through the true essence of cuisine?

As the sole heir to the Evurmond Group, the heavy-set Kristina entrusted everything to Danny, the man she adored. Her world shattered upon finding him with Lily. A confrontation led to her fall, and she was left for dead in the wild. Surviving against all odds, she reinvented herself with the face of a star, Dorothy, and came back for revenge.

Jodi discovered Johnny's legal wife was Elissa, not her. Heartbroken, she planned to emigrate. Elissa taunted and framed her, and Johnny took Elissa's side, hurting Jodi further. As Jodi prepared to leave, Elissa had her kidnapped, and Johnny, misled, ordered her beaten ninety-nine times. While fading in and out of consciousness, Jodi learned her parents' deaths were no accident. She then vowed to make them both pay.

Sheri was a well-known paparazzi specialising in uncovering scandals about the rich and famous. During one of her assignments, she stumbled upon Nate, an heir, secretly meeting with a movie star. Sheri snapped covert photos and falsely accused him of being "impotent." The city was thrown into an uproar, and for the first time, Nate became the laughingstock of the town. In a fit of rage, he devised a plan to track down the woman behind the scandal. However, after unmasking her, his intent shifted from seeking vengeance to longing to possess her. Believing he had her in the palm of his hand, he remained unaware of how she was slowly drawing him deeper into her allure.

Shortly after my wedding, I found something disturbing under the bed. I took it in secret, and miraculously, the chronic illness that had plagued me for so long began to fade. But my mother-in-law burst into tears, and my husband flew into a rage. "My mom got that as a fertility charm for us! Why did you take it?" But I knew better. It was meant to siphon my life force to his mother! I threw them out and divorced him on the spot. But I never imagined that they would stop at nothing to take my life.

I was the prized canary Gu Minyan kept in the palm of his hand. Our contract was simple: I would be his mistress for three years, and he would make me an A-list star. But when I made the mistake of falling for him, Gu Minyan looked at me with scorn. "Cheng Xiaoyi," he sneered, "take a good look in the mirror. Do you really think you're worthy of me? Don't forget your place." So I buried my love and locked my heart away. The moment our three years were up, I left him for good. But this time, it was Gu Minyan who knelt before me, begging. "Yiyi," he pleaded, "can you please love me again?" I calmly shook my head. "You're not worthy."

Kong Fuxiang sought to exploit the magnificent voice of Su Nan's mother, forcing her to sing for powerful tycoons. When she refused, he imprisoned and tortured her to death. After discovering the truth, Su Nan vowed to make the Kong family pay. To exact her revenge, she became the star performer at Yingfeng Lou, plotting to make Kong Fuxiang marry her as his concubine. But as for the outcome...

This is a compelling story of redemption and triumph in a modern urban setting. Brinley Shaw, who sacrificed her career for love, ended up being betrayed by her ex-fiance. When she enters into a flash marriage with business tycoon Austin Moore, their initial relationship is fraught with caution and testing. However, as time goes on, Austin's gentle care gradually wins Brinley's heart, helping her recover from the shadows of her past. Brinley not only rises to become a real star but also rekindles her long-lost dream of racing, rediscovering her vibrant self.

Maren was the emperor's favored concubine. She traveled to the modern world, becoming an overweight woman. Her father had amassed a huge debt, and her husband, Derek, wanted to divorce her. Remarkably, Derek could hear her thoughts. She became a rising star in antique appraisal, easily resolving rivalries and internal family conflicts while ultimately winning Derek's heart.

Lucy realized she had become Paula, the villainess in the novel she'd been reading. Betrayed by the original male lead, Gary, and the heroine, Thea, she found herself in a desperate situation. But with full knowledge of the plot, she outwitted her rivals in the entertainment industry, becoming a rising star. Along the way, she caught the attention of the charismatic CEO Hank, and the two began a fascinating romance.

The true heiress Olivia, long persecuted by the favored adopted daughter Maren and neglected by her family, was pushed to her death. Her vengeful spirit returned, exposing Maren's false claims and framing, cursing the perjurers. At a banquet, Olivia revealed her family's mistreatment and cut ties. Her brother learned the truth in remorse, but her parents still pushed a marriage alliance. Albin, recognizing the soul of an orphanage friend, aided her. At the signing ceremony, Erika awoke and identified Maren. Olivia's mother regained her memory and exposed the lies. Her father admitted Maren was his illegitimate child. After revealing her death, the spirit faded, using Albin to ruin her father's company. Maren was executed, the family faced ruin, and Olivia's soul found rest.

Three years ago, Laura, heiress to the Lewis Group, the nation's wealthiest conglomerate, and a business legend, came to Maplewood to investigate an investment project. There, she fell head over heels for the unknown Ben Harrison. She hid her true identity, married Ben, and secretly helped his company become a rising star in Maplewood. After marriage, Laura worked as a cleaner at Sheppard Group and helped the group's CEO, Bryan Shepherd, resolve a business crisis. To express his gratitude, Bryan offered Ben, Laura's husband, a $100 million business contract. However, Laura didn't know that Ben had long despised her for being beneath him and had been cheating on her with Maplewood heiress, Amber.The $100 million contract gave Ben more reason to divorce Laura. On the very day Laura was eagerly preparing to celebrate Ben's birthday, Ben threw her a divorce agreement. Amber, on the other hand, insisted that she was the one who secured the contract for Ben, and together, they pressured Laura to sign the divorce agreement. Laura, who had thought she could escape the turmoil of the business world and live a simple life, finally got a reality check. She decided to resume her business plans and would host a large investment conference in Maplewood, announcin

Khloe Evans is framed by her stepsister Sloane and ex-fiancé Eric, leading to her imprisonment. After three years, she's released to save her ailing mother, who is held hostage by Sloane. Khloe encounters Henrik Watson, a powerful underworld kingpin, who saves her from an attack. Henrik proposes a fake engagement for a family patent, and Khloe agrees, seeking revenge and her mother's safety. Henrik demonstrates his power by crippling Karl Russell, the man Sloane intended Khloe to sleep with. Khloe then publicly humiliates Sloane and Eric at their engagement party with scandalous revelations. She reclaims her identity as "Snowpear," the author of the novel Sloane starred in, and takes the lead role in its adaptation, investing a large sum. During an audition, an actress attempts to harm Khloe, prompting Henrik to brutally kill the assailant and her powerful backer, solidifying his protective stance. Khloe also learns her father framed her due to a will. Their "fake" engagement deepens with Henrik's growing possessiveness and Khloe's complex feelings.

I was a coffin maker. Moved by the sight of Xiao Heqing selling himself into servitude to pay for his father's burial, I offered him my help. To repay my kindness, he married into my family. Later, his devotion to his father was so great it moved the heavens, and he ascended from a mere mortal to become the new King of the Underworld. Ten years later, Xiao Heqing's old flame, Sui Wan, had my newborn child murdered. I begged Xiao Heqing for justice, but he simply said, "If you hadn't used your kindness to trap me, I never would have married into your family." "Without you, Wanwan and I would have been the perfect couple long ago." "It's only a child. If you want one so badly, this King can simply give you another." A smile of release touched my lips. I immediately contacted the Star Lord of Fate. "I accept your previous offer."

A devastating fire on Christmas Eve tore apart childhood sweethearts Roo and Hawk, separating them for sixteen long years. Under the alias Annabel, Roo—scarred by burns and with a permanently injured leg—was forced to marry Hawk, now known as Caesar, in a desperate bid to save her family's failing business. Their marriage began as a transaction of convenience: Caesar, still clinging to the memory of his missing Roo, treated Annabel with cold indifference. Meanwhile, his stepsister Sophia, driven by hidden malice, stole Roo’s identity and tormented Annabel at every turn. When a matching R&H necklace resurfaced and the strains of a familiar violin melody filled the air, long-buried memories stirred awake. Caesar finally uncovered the shattering truth: the woman he had spent sixteen years searching for, the Roo he’d never stopped loving, was none other than Annabel—his wife, the very person he had hurt time and again. Faced with tangled conspiracies, bitter betrayal and shocking secrets of their pasts, the pair of star-crossed lovers must fight through every obstacle to reclaim the profound love they lost so many years ago.