In the werewolf world, Adriana and her sister were bullied by their foster family. Forced to marry a 70-year-old, Adriana fled and met Christian, an "ordinary" man who was actually the grandson of her saved lady. They impulsively married. Misunderstanding each other, they soon found love. In a crisis, Adriana learned Christian was the Alpha. Meanwhile, Christian uncovered secrets in Adriana's pendant and birthmark.
Newbie in the workplace, Olivia Jones, reluctantly agrees to a blind date, only to discover her superior, Liam Smith, as her date.. Shockingly, Liam proposes a fake romantic charade, leading to a tangled game of interests and emotions where both gradually succumb.
After years together, Lily finds her boyfriend Julian cheating with his secret lover. She dumps him instantly. Soon, handsome Captain Charles, who secretly loved her for nine years, pursues her fiercely. As Julian tries desperately to win her back, Charles protects Lily, finally confessing he has waited long for this chance.
Elaine, a top agent, wakes as a fool heiress forced to wed Prince Edwin—rumored scarred and cruel. She’ll use his impotence as refuge, but the Empress Dowager demands an heir. Plan? Borrow one! Elaine targets the realm’s ultimate beauty, unaware that he’s Edwin disguised. As she seduces, his disguise burns. Who wins their game?
In her past life, Shirley Zale was killed due to a lie from her daughter, Hallie. Given a second chance, she traveled back to the past and learned that her husband, Samuel Cruz, and the teacher Summer Faber conspired against her for wealth. Shocked, Shirley pretended to play along to uncover her child.
Emily fell for a boy who played the drums—a crush that lingered unspoken. By chance, he stumbled into her flower shop on a stormy day. She handed him an umbrella and more flowers, determined to bury her longing. But on their day of reconnection two years later, they got married, marking the eleventh spring of her secret love.
Greg Levine, a security guard, gains a new identity as the Emperor of the Galactic Empire after winning the game. To his surprise, the game turns into a reality and the Galactic Empire in the galaxy is going to land on Bluestar. Queenie Sawyer, the CEO of the Sawyer Group, picks Greg to be her husband and invites him to her father's birthday party. However, Greg is being mocked and belittled as a poor security guard. When he shows the Galactic token to prove his identity, people still believe he's an imposter. Will Greg be able to prove himself and get married with Queenie?
Shattered by terminal illness and his girlfriend's betrayal, Andrew nearly abandons treatment—until he plays the game Virtual Girlfriend and meets Claire, who's trapped in a crumbling realm. He spends his savings to rescue her, guiding her cultivation. When she learns of his impending death, she forges a cure across dimensions.
성실한 성격을 지닌 유호는 중년에 실업하여, 힘들게 배달 일을 하며 가족을 부양한다. 그러나 아내 주가진은 집안의 모든 저축을 몰래 자신의 남동생에게 보태주고, 심지어 유호가 모아둔 어머니의 치료비까지 남동생의 해외여행 자금으로 넘긴다. 유호는 간절히 돈을 돌려달라고 애원했지만 소용이 없었다. 결국 유호는 어머니가 눈앞에서 세상을 떠나는 것을 지켜볼 수밖에 없었다. 슬픔과 분노에 빠진 유호는 심근경색으로 쓰러졌고, 깨어나 보니 10년 전으로 돌아왔다. 두 번째 인생을 맞이한 유호는 주가진과 이혼하기로 마음먹었다.
Framed by her adoptive sister Snow, Nina lost everything after a night with gambling king Ethan. Six years later, she returned disguised as dealer Shela, intent on seducing him and destroying Snow, now his wife. But as the truth emerged, their game of revenge twisted into something deeper.
버려졌던 친가로 돌아왔지만, 고남안을 기다린 건 무관심과 양녀 고념의 음모뿐이었다. 옥상에서 추락한 그녀는 기적적으로 살아남아 집을 떠난다. 그녀가 떠난 후 오빠 고지형은 동생의 과거를 알게 되고, 깊은 죄책감을 느끼며 남안을 찾기 위해 나선다. 새로운 양부모의 따뜻한 사랑 속에서 고남안은 새로운 삶을 시작한다. 노력과 재능으로 디자인 대회에서 대상을 차지한 그녀는 자신만의 빛을 발하며 성장해간다. 진실을 알게 된 구 가족은 뒤늦게 후회하며 용서를 구하지만, 남안은 이제 과거의 상처에 집착하지 않는다. 자신을 진심으로 아껴주는 사람들과 함께 행복을 찾아간다. 이 드라마는 상처와 화해, 그리고 진정한 가족의 의미를 그려내는 감동적인 이야기다.
Ronnie, a poisoned rose in a den of vipers, finds herself ensnared by Lucius, the most deranged man. On their reunion night, his fingers dug into her waist like steel talons, and lips curled in a predator's grin, "Honey, do you think you could play with me and flee?" Yet when shadows swallow them whole, he pressed her against the cold wall, and his voice shatters into a plea, "Please love me again."
On the eve of wedding day, Casey finds her fiancé's affair with her half-sister, who's in her wedding dress for the next day! Left in high and dry, to ensure her wedding proceed as scheduled, she impulsively flashes a marriage to a hot stranger, whom she accidentally saves when he's in crisis. Casey, like everyone else, believes her contract husband is just an ordinary person. Two strangers' lives collide with sparks. They team up at the first sight and start to act as a powerful couple. Casey plots a revenge in a bold move by playing the video of her cheating fiancé at the wedding ceremony. It's a good start to her revenge. As Casey and Nicholas navigate this sham marriage, they find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. However, the even bigger surprise comes: her new husband is Nicholas Johnson, who's a billionaire from the Johnson Group, and her boss.
Sophie Shirley who grew up in the orphanage works hard to support her boyfriend Jack Miller to finish his postgraduate studies. But Jack chose to abandon and humiliate her in public for playing up to the heiress of the Smith Group. However, Sophie is actually the long-lost daughter of the richest Smith family whose father is rushing to seek revenge for the harm his daughter had experienced.
무명 배우 임안연은 8년 전 할아버지의 유언에 따라 소씨 그룹 대표 소윤신과 결혼했지만, 예기치 않게 임신을 한 후, 이혼을 요구했지만 6년 후, 소씨 가문은 우연히 임안연의 딸 난난이 소윤신의 친자식임을 알게 되어, 온 도시에서 아이를 찾기 시작한다. 한편 촬영장에서 괴롭힘을 당하던 임안연과 촬용 도구인 상자에 갇힌 난난을 구해낸 소윤신은 자신의 딸이라는 걸 눈치채지 못한다. 그 후, 연회에서 소 부인이 난난의 신분을 공개하려는 순간, 더 큰 충격이 기다리고 있었다. 바로 임안연이 소윤신의 전처라는 사실! 모든 진실이 밝혀진 후, 소윤신은 공개적으로 사랑을 고백하고 임안연과 재혼하여 쌍둥이까지 낳고 인생역전에 성공한다!
In a parallel world, Aurora Stone, the second daughter of the Stone family, harbors unrequited love for her childhood friend. However, due to her sister's schemes, she tragically dies on her wedding day due to false accusations of infidelity. Meanwhile, the warrior goddess Aurora Stone is betrayed and unjustly killed in different space. Her soul is reborn into the body of the second daughter of the Stone family by the energy of the Heart of the Ocean pendant. Upon awakening, she vows to help her host seek revenge and find closure.
In search of a father for her twin kids, Anna Jones met Ryan Smith, the richest man in Cloudburg, on a blind date. Assuming it was a mistake, Anna rejected Ryan. But to her surprise, Ryan refused to give up. Ryan: "I have no choice. The kids made me sign a courtship agreement, so I have to win you over." Anna : "A courtship agreement? Then let's sign a prenuptial agreement as well."
심초하는 뛰어난 의사지만, 동료 의사 손리리의 승진 욕심에 의료 사고 책임을 떠넘겨 억울함을 겪고 죽는다. 그러다가 기적처럼 10년 전 의대 시절로 돌아와, 더 이상 희생양이 되지 않겠다고 결심한다. 그녀는 손리리와 선배들의 가면을 벗기고 자신의 실력으로 복수를 펼치며, 논문 표절을 폭로하고 가식적인 선배들에게 반격한다. 왕교수 팀을 떠나 부시연 교수 팀에 합류한 심초하는 의학 대회에서 압도적인 실력을 보여 손리리와 선배들을 무너뜨리고, 과거 상처를 치유하며 새로운 미래를 향해 나아간다.
Audrey, a 40-year-old powerful woman, discovered her husband's infidelity. Later, she met Ethan, a 24-year-old international movie star, by accident. The two fell in love amid public opinion pressure and their age gap, yet encountered frantic opposition from Audrey's stepdaughter Mia. The exposure of Audrey's true identity—as the heir to the top-tier consortium, the Sloan family—made this emotional game even more complicated. In the end, with the support of the family and their own personal growth, the two overcame all obstacles and gained true love.
5년 전, 수가의 아가씨 수삼삼은 신비한 남자와의 원나잇으로 미혼모가 되어 집에서 쫓겨났다. 이복동생 수문정은 신비한 남자가 주씨 그룹의 상속자 주서연이라는 사실을 알게 된다. 수삼삼이 쌍둥이를 출산한 후, 수문정은 건강한 큰아들을 빼앗고, 병든 둘째 아들은 수삼삼에게 남긴 채 주가에 시집가 권력과 지위를 얻었다. 5년 후, 백혈병에 걸린 둘째 아들을 치료하기 위해 수삼삼은 귀국하여 아이의 아빠를 찾아 또 다른 아이를 갖기로 결심한다. 두 사람은 다시 만나고, 쌍둥이 아이들은 부모님의 사랑을 돕기로 마음먹는다.
Unhappy with her family's arranged marriage, Zelda jets off abroad, only to return years later. To dodge family pressure, Zelda asks her buddy Blake to help her find a job far from the family. Since Blake's CEO brother Chase only needs a male assistant, Blake suggests Zelda go in disguise as a guy and work as Chase's assistant. As they spend more time together, they gradually realize that they are actually each other's intended match...
Maria's calculated revenge against the royal family leads her to Prince Derrick, but she soon discovers he's not a mere pawn—he's a player with his own agenda. Amidst hidden motives and mutual deception, they find themselves drawn together, sparking a dangerous and passionate bond.
As a professional emotional companion, he vows to fulfill all client needs by June to fund his orphanage's reconstruction. Juggling relationships with demanding clients, he clings to his moral code despite mounting temptations. After securing the final payment, he rejects their offers of aid, rebuilding the orphanage alone.
배형의 부모인 배회산과 방윤은 칠운진에서 레전드 부부로 불리며, 신비한 ‘배가 정원’을 운영하고 있다. 어릴 적부터 배형은 부모님의 일에 대해 의문을 품고 있었고, 특히 후원에 있는 ‘절대 접근 금지’ 문이 가장 궁금했다. 어느 날, 몰래 그 문을 엿보다가 아버지에게 크게 혼이 났고, 어머니는 그에게 “크면 가업을 이어야 한다”고만 말 했다. 19년 후, 배형은 여자친구 임만과 함께 고향을 찾는다. 하지만 어머니는 건강이 매우 약해져 있었고, 임만은 아버지를 따라간 뒤로 흔적도 없이 사라진다. 배형은 여자친구의 실종이 바로 그 문 뒤의 비밀과 관련되어 있다고 의심하고, 여러 차례 진실을 파헤치려 하지만 부모의 완강한 저지에 부딪힌다. 과연 그 문 너머에 숨겨진 진실은 무엇일까?
Forest ranger Sean time-travels to 1984. Accidentally activating a beast servant system after stirring a wasp nest, he contracts wasps to profit from wild honey, sables to catch game, and a bear to dominate the mountain, living happily with love.
The once-privileged Yulia Ryder is forced by her adoptive parents to marry the tycoon Yeats Marion. After rejecting their request, she becomes the target of a sinister plot and is compelled to spend a fateful night with her fiancé. Faking her death to escape, Yulia reinvents herself and returns with her adorable kids, determined to take revenge on those who once harmed her. Amid her quest for vengeance, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Yeats Marion again. She hides her identity and chooses to marry him, leveraging her wisdom and Yeats' power to confront her enemies. As Yulia navigates this dangerous game, she successfully exacts her revenge and unexpectedly finds love with Yeats.
열래객잔의 주인 용연연과 화방의 재주꾼 봉가추는 서로를 사랑하는 한 쌍의 연인이었다. 하지만 그들의 진짜 정체는 서로를 적으로 삼는 암살자 적염과 추격자 냉봉이었다. 서로에게 위험을 주지 않기 위해 두 사람은 신분을 숨겼고, 함께 평범한 삶을 살기 위해 은퇴하기로 결심한다. 하지만 그전에 각자의 조직에서 맡긴 마지막 임무를 완수해야 했다, 바로 신비로운 공작 비단함을 되찾는 것이다. 임무를 수행하는 과정에서 두 사람은 두뇌 싸움과 무력 대결을 펼치게 된다. 하지만 점차 상대방의 정체를 알아차리고, 상대방이 누구인지 의심하기 시작한다. 서로를 탐색하고, 서로를 견제하며 맞서는 동안, 두 사람은 점점 더 거대한 음모의 소용돌이에 휘말리게 된다.
Ryan Hayes, the young master of the Hayes Group, has set his life goal to be a playboy. However, he is betrayed by his brother, framed for embezzling 2 billion in company assets, and narrowly escapes an assassination attempt. After a dramatic reversal, Ryan assumes the identity of Ethan, a substitute who returns with a vow to reclaim everything and become the heir of the group.
허만칭은 우연히 데릴사위 펑주가 불륜을 저지르고 있다는 사실을 알게 된다. 그리고 불륜 상대는 다름 아닌 딸의 친한 친구였다. 그러나 사랑에 빠진 딸은 어머니의 말을 믿지 않으며, 오히려 어머니를 집에서 내쫓아 버린다. 집에서 쫓겨난 어머니는 교통사고를 당해 사망하지만, 기적적으로 사건 발생 당일 아침으로 환생하게 된다. 이번에는 딸을 구하기 위해 펑주의 불륜을 폭로하려는 허만칭이 한 걸음 한 걸음 계획을 세우며 다양한 단서를 만들어 낸다. 목적은 단 하나, 딸이 남편의 추악한 진면목을 깨닫게 하는 것! 그러나 펑주는 역시 교활하고 만만치 않다. 사위 VS 장모, 치열한 두뇌 게임이 시작된다!
Mandy was coerced by her father to seduce Eugene, the magnate of Portsville City. In the game of temptation, she fell for him. After fleeing their wedding, she was hunted down by Eugene, realizing that she was his first love. There was no escape from destiny because she was always his one and only since childhood.
In her previous life, Diana was deceived by her sister and fell in love with a scumbag, regarding her loving husband Teddy as a monster. In the end, she was betrayed by both the scumbag and her sister, and died in a fire with Teddy. When she opened her eyes again, Diana was reborn. She decided to reverse the tragedy of her previous life.
Ethlyn Reeve dumped her boyfriend after realizing he just took her as a plaything. Then, her dad planned to marry her off to a 50-year-old businessman. Just as she was feeling desperate, Hector Bower appeared, offering a glimmer of hope. She married him to escape her predicament, totally unaware it was all part of his plan.
Given a chance in life, Lynn Eve is determined to defy fate. Once a concubine, now a noblewoman, she vows never to submit. She uses Ashley Caleb for protection, but their game turns to burning love. Can she escape her past and find true love, or will destiny repeat itself?
Ethan only met his wife once at their wedding and then he went away on business. Now 3 years have passed and he comes back. But everything has changed...
In the werewolf world, Adriana and her sister were bullied by their foster family. Forced to marry a 70-year-old, Adriana fled and met Christian, an "ordinary" man who was actually the grandson of her saved lady. They impulsively married. Misunderstanding each other, they soon found love. In a crisis, Adriana learned Christian was the Alpha. Meanwhile, Christian uncovered secrets in Adriana's pendant and birthmark.
Miguel Colt, the ruthless CEO of Honorale Group, was known by everyone in Strico—except Nayla Smith. But Nayla had her reasons. She was a professional hitman, working undercover as a stunt artist, desperate to find a childhood friend she had lost contact with after he, at age seven, entered the same orphanage where she was staying. Driven by her need for money, Nayla accepted a job to kill Miguel.
A poor young man is belittled by his wealthy mother-in-law, who demands he pay $10,000 in dowry. But on his wedding day, he does the unexpected and turns the tables with a shocking act of revenge!
Modern doctor Claire transmigrates into a tragic novel as the dispensable noble daughter. To escape her brutal fate, she schemes to marry the doomed Prince Alexander, planning to live safely as his widow. But when the icy prince survives and becomes obsessed with her sharp wit, their marriage ignites into a lethal game.
Upon waking up, Helen Shaw found herself transported to a period novel, even worse, as a fake heiress sent back to the village. In the original plot, the real heiress is ungrateful yet incredibly lucky. But Helen is not afraid of her. She's making mad stacks, developing her hometown, and serving her country! What, the real heiress still trying to play games with her? Sorry, she's got connections all over Ann County!
Lucy Torres faces betrayal, heartbreak, and a second chance at love as she navigates a complex web of deception, revenge, and ambition, ultimately finding her path to happiness and success in a world of high-stakes corporate rivalry and personal turmoil...
After being framed by Julius and losing everything, Michael unexpectedly travels back in time. Now, he faces the same stock market scheme against Sullivan Group. Playing along while biding his time, he chooses to save Sullivan Group and launches a thrilling financial revenge against Julius.
In a tranquil town, a chilling murder shakes the peace. Detective Logan's investigation takes a twisted turn when he observes suspect Jack entering actress Isabel's home on surveillance footage. As Logan delves deeper into Isabel's world, suspicions of her complicity arise, even as he finds himself drawn to her. But unbeknownst to Logan, Isabel is the true mastermind, luring Jack into her web as her unwitting pawn. As Logan falls deeper under her spell, he becomes her next unsuspecting target in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Nydia Sanders sought revenge on her boyfriend by flirting with his influential uncle, Glendon Felton. She fell into an emotional trap under Glendon's care. When rumors spread, Nydia left, revealing Glendon's unexpected entanglement in this love game.
On a moonlit night, Nancy's brother, Orlando, is gravely wounded by a werewolf. Unless they find and kill the werewolf who attacked him before the next full moon, Orlando will remain cursed, doomed to become a werewolf himself. To save her brother, Nancy must infiltrate the werewolf clan. Reluctantly agreeing to her stepmother Tina's scheme, she becomes engaged to Adam, the youngest son of the werewolf Smith family and the future Alpha. On the eve of her engagement, in a twist of fate, Nancy mistakenly drags Adam's brother Evan into her hotel room, leading to an unexpected encounter. That night, Nancy also witnesses her fiancé's betrayal with Tina. The next day, Adam and Tina storm Nancy's hotel room, accusing her of infidelity. Though Evan has long left, his tie left behind at the scene is discovered by Linda. From that moment on, Nancy, unarmed and alone, embarks on a perilous journey to save her brother. Can she succeed in rescuing her brother within 28 days?
Modern-day Edward wakes up reborn as the Prime Minister of Albion Dynasty—but with only three days to live. To survive, he threatens the young emperor while completing the system’s absurd missions. Amid different schemes, Edward wields his modern wit and miracle crops like hybrid rice to outmaneuver enemies and rise to power.
In today's fast-paced world, the office is more than just work—it's a minefield of relationships and power plays. This story follows a group of coworkers tangled in cutthroat promotions, messy relationships, and ethical dilemmas. As secrets surface and tension rises, even the closest bonds are tested.
Orphaned, exploited, and pregnant. She's a pawn in a ruthless game. He's the powerful CEO who despises her. But one night changed everything. Now, a shocking truth will ignite a dangerous love. Can a broken girl survive a world built on lies, or will their passion consume them both?
Spoiled rich kid Tim Miller holds a deep grudge against Violet Jones's family for his mother's death. Every time he sees Violet, he can't help but tease her in public, driving her crazy with anger. But after the Miller family goes bankrupt, Tim Miller’s father ends up pawning him off to Jones’s family as a live-in son-in-law. What starts as a playful rivalry eventually turns into a surprising romance. Eventually, Tim Miller gets revenge and ends up with Violet Jones!
Hugh gave up the game due to parental pressure, but was pushed by Finn into working at Fane Vision Investments. With his game "lucky king" intuition, he achieved repeated successes in trading, broke the company's record, and his relationship with Helen also grew increasingly close.
Julian Croft, rich kid from Riverport, gets transported to the Kingdom of Ardoria with a mysterious system that helps him crack every case. After joining the Royal Guard, he racks up win after win with icy Seraphina Shaw, who ends up stealing his heart. But secret plots and power games push him toward legendary greatness.
Lily Henderson, an ambitious but financially struggling woman breaks up with her overly possessive and abusive boyfriend a day before an all-important interview which she hoped would be her big ticket out of poverty, and help her forget her morally questionable past. To convince her Ex, Mathew Gregor, that she is no longer interested, Lily pulls a crazy stunt halfway through their dinner in a restaurant. She passionately kisses a stranger, Tristan Hawthrone, and convinces him to play along. After a one-night stand with Tristan, Lily arrives late for her important interview the next day, only to be stunned by the sight of Mathew Gregor, who had just become the CEO of the company she was interviewing for. In a shocking twist, Mathew hires her for the job, but he has ulterior motives. Days later, Lily receives a call from Tristan, asking for a meetup. In exchange for money and a taste of luxury, he asks her to act as his fiancé to fool his visiting mother. Lily is ambivalent. At work, she confides in her friend/co-worker Elizabeth about the exasperating maltreatment from Mathew and the strange man she had met. Elizabeth also confides in Lily about a man she was supposed to meet. They have no idea they are talking about the same person...
Charles Carter had a secret. He could do mind reading, but only on Natalie Jackson. And it began on the day that Natalie almost married her boyfriend… Natalie had a secret. If she wanted to inherit her deceased mother's company shares, she needed to marry someone. However, Natalie caught her boyfriend and half-sister in bed on her wedding day. Not only did they have an affair behind her back, but they knew about her mother's will. Natalie felt betrayed, but she had to continue with the wedding. Nonetheless, she made a major change: Charles was to be the groom instead, which stunned her family, her ex-boyfriend, and even Charles himself.
Chole was the ancient Queen and a time travel brought her to 2024. In this modern world, the General she loved becomes her contract husband and she accidentally got a chance to audition. Now a Hollywood movie star is about to shine.
Before he met Cindy, Alex wasn't into the dating at all. But then, one wild night changed everything, and Cindy ended up pregnant. He took her home to bear his responsibility and look after her. But as they hung out more, he started to understand her, to like her, to really care for her, and to give her all the love. And Cindy wasn't playing games either; she was feeling him too and wasn't afraid to show it.
This story unfolds in a setting of the late 20th century in the city of Belfast the Raphael’s moves to a new house in the Sub-urban area of the city. Upon settling to their brand-new home, the family begins experiencing illogical experiences. Starting with the rocking chair sound which only Ellen the eldest child could hear, worried by the disturbing sounds confides in her parents but was dismissed as her mind playing tricks on her. Her experience takes a darker turn when she finds a music box and a note with strange symbols on it written in blood buried underneath the floorboards of her room. Worried by the reoccurring abnormal occurrences she confides in her younger sibling Elsie, she affirms her suspicions that she has been seeing a young boy of her age playing in the garden every night. The horrifying Journey of this Family ensues as Ellen takes matter into her hands to get to the root of it all accompanied her sibling, they dig into the past history of house NO; 16 St. heaven street. Stumbling on a past murder case that remains unsolved, the past family who lived there were mysteriously murdered and all its events still shrouded in mystery. In the pursuit of the truth Elsie becomes endangered as she goes missing without a trace. The family gets fully woven-in as Mr. Raphael and his wife Eva could no longer ignore the mysterious ongoings in the house...
Against her father's opposition, Megan Huston insists on marrying Harry Lynch. However, she is betrayed by Harry and her half-sister Eve Huston, destroying her family and her disfigurement. With the help of Scott Luis, whom she has always admired, Megan undergoes a two-year transformation to restore her appearance. She returns as Winona Luis, the younger sister of Scott, to seek justice for herself.
Qiao Yin transmigrates to ancient times and is bound to a survival system. After failing to win over Lu Jinzhi, she turns to Xie Yu’an. Through trials and misunderstandings, her wisdom and sincerity win his heart. Together, they overcome obstacles and find happiness, with Qiao Yin’s honesty and courage reshaping her fate and earning her love and respect.
Guard Jon and the Princess escaped the siege of the rebels, only to be trapped by the betrayer on the brink of life and death. In the midst of chaotic battle, an unexpected time leap thrusts them into the modern era. In the present day, assassin Danniel becomes the Princess's husband as a successful businessman. Guard Jon, on the other hand, serves as the Princess's trusted aide. In their modern lives, they must face various challenges...