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.
Switched from birth, Lily Byron, princess of the Palace of Peace found work at a brothel to afford treatments for her adoptive father's illness. One day, she accidentally saved Lars Drake, the boy who had replaced her at birth. Now a General and the prince of the Palace of Peace, he marries her in gratitude for her kindness. When they find out the truth about their past, the wheels of fate start to turn.
Emma Young, the Canadian designer, is stuck with an expiring visa, so what does she do? She goes and marries this guy she bumps into, Alexander Kingsley. Little did she know, he's not just some big shot running KS Fashion, but also the top dog of the Crimson Shadow pack. At first, Emma thought this marriage was just a quick fix, but Alexander's smooth moves got her hooked. Their whole 'pretend' marriage turns into this crazy love story, like marrying the wrong car but finding the right guy.
After dying from extreme dieting, Sarah Fairfax finds herself in a novel as the notorious mother of three destined villains. Determined to change their tragic fates, she uses her wit and courage to rewrite their destinies, fighting against all odds to protect her children and herself from certain doom.
Five years ago, the heiress of the Grant Group was betrayed by her husband, losing her family's wealth and leaving her parents as beggars. She was thrown into a river but survived. Now, she's back as a global business tycoon. The city's elite rush to welcome her at the airport, while her deceitful ex thinks she's back for money. Let the drama begin!
Three years after a brave act, Lydia Grant reunites with CEO Matthew Harrington, their bond growing through rescue and redemption. Just as they vow to build a life, Matthew falls prey to a deadly conspiracy. Grief-stricken yet fierce, Lydia hunts for justice—will she be crushed or rise anew?
Marriage taught Melissa Shaw many things, especially the fact that she always had to give in even though she was in the right. Indeed, Melissa loved her husband, Benjamin Webb. She loved him so much that she chose him over her family. She was prepared to forsake the Shaw family and give up her status as the family's heiress for him. So what if Benjamin's family insulted and treated Melissa like a housekeeper? So what if she had to work as a janitor to earn extra money? She did not care. After all, everything she did was in the name of love.
Given a new lease on life, Sophia teamed up with Ethan to turn the tables on the Sanders' eldest son, who had tried to harm Ethan. When the Sanders tried to force Sophia into marrying their son, Ethan married her instead. With justice served, Sophia protected both the Burton and York families and lived happily with Ethan.
Henry, CEO of United Group, awaited scientist Chloe’s arrival to the Capital. But his unruly son and mother, on the same flight, stole and destroyed Chloe's critical chip designs, causing her to go into early labor. Shocked, Henry found her gravely injured, while his family laughed nearby…
Bella Key was sold to the Astin family, the richest family in Pekim, by her stepmother. She married Lyman Astin, who was comatose but had once saved her life. Grateful and willing, Bella took care of him devotedly. Bella's ex-boyfriend, Jack Astin, bullied her and tried to persuade her to join him in harming Lyman, but she refused. Consequently, Jack targeted her in every way possible. Just when Bella was being humiliated and punished, Lyman woke up...
Carlo received a system that helped him reject guilt-tripping. As long as he successfully countered the guilt trips, he would ultimately receive billions in cash. From then on, Carlo ruthlessly fought back against those who attempted to impose their morals on him,, eventually earning the billion-dollar reward.
After Best Actress Dulcie Starling is killed by her fiance and Best Actor, Garret Young, she is reborn into the body of a B-list actress Verity Blue and unexpectedly gains the ability to read minds. Just as Dulcie is determined to seek revenge, she discovers that Verity, the current identity of her new body, is actually the secret wife of Boreas Murphy, the CEO of Murphy Group, and has a complicated relationship with Garret.
Gambling god Aeron witnessed his wife die before his eyes. So he swore to fight against gambling, but was killed by Leon. By a twist of fate, he awakens in Euan's body in Southeast Asia. He discovers his son trapped in a rigged game and must save him!
David and Mia are crazy about each other and have decided to get married. They move in together and their love grows stronger. Mia brings some changes to the house. She employs Sara, an older lady, as the maid. Strange things begin to happen in the house. David falls ill and he hires a nurse, Amy, to care for him. David grows accustomed to her care, which may affect his affection for Mia. Soon, Amy realizes the cause of David’s illness. Would Amy be able to reveal the true identities of his lover and maid?
Twenty years ago, a maid in the Jones family mistakenly injected hypnotic instead of a nutritional supplement into Thomas Jones's newborn daughter, causing the child to have weak breathing and possibly face death. Fearing responsibility, the maid sought another baby girl to replace the Jones family's child and abandoned the real daughter deep in the mountains. The Jones family's child, who miraculously survived, was rescued by Fiona Johnson, who had come to bury her own stillborn child. Fiona named the child Ava Johnson and raised her to adulthood. Twenty years later, Ava began working at Jones Group but was bullied by Morgan Jones, the daughter of the maid who had replaced her years ago. Morgan falsely accused Ava of theft, humiliated her, and subjected her to various forms of torment.
My name is Ryan Carter. I had a crush on my private tutor, Vivian Lane. Five years ago, I thought she died in a crash. But now, I’ve found her at my uncle’s house—trapped in a vegetative state. Every night, he visits her room. To find out why, I planted a camera in her room...
Famous fashion designer Alice hides her heiress identity to marry the man she loves, only to endure bullying and cruel misunderstandings from his family. When she reclaims her true identity and chooses supermodel Jack, her husband is left in regret. But will Alice ever forgive him—or has she found her true love at last?
After his father is killed by gamblers, a sharp-witted bartender with hidden card skills, Ethan, dives into the world of underground high-stakes games to seek revenge. Teaming up with a crew of hustlers and misfits, he takes down three powerful enemies—exposing cheating rings, rigged games, and layers of corruption. But just when he thinks he's solved his father's murder, he realizes someone else has been pulling the strings all along. Who's the real mastermind behind it all?
In 1997, Sherry Lamb, the daughter of the richest man in Chico City, goes missing and nearly dies in a car accident, losing her memory. When she wakes up again, she mistakes Fiona Zane, the accident’s perpetrator, for her mother. Fiona Zane, fearing the accident would be discovered, keeps Sherry Lamb hidden at home and inadvertently learns of her true identity as the daughter of a wealthy man. Greed takes over Fiona Zane, who hides Sherry Lamb’s true identity and allows her biological daughter to enter the Lamb family as an adopted daughter. Sherry Lamb thus replaces Yuri Zane as Fiona Zane’s daughter, while Yuri Zane becomes the rich lamb family’s heiress. The two swap identities and live each other's lives. However, lies will eventually be uncovered, and fate brings the two back together at the Lamb Group’s construction site, where the truth about their identities gradually comes to light.
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...
Ruby is a paralegal executive assistant extraordinaire, juggling a busy work life with keeping legal guardianship of her younger sister. She barely has time for romance, especially when she's been secretly in love with her boss of three years, Bradley Carmichael. She hopes that one day she'll catch his eye but it hasn't worked out yet. But then Bradley's older and domineering brother Eric crashes into her life and disturbs her like no one ever has before.
Candy wakes up to find herself a side character in a period drama, forced to marry war hero Zayn, who has a leg injury, in place of her stepsister. She then helps him cut the toxic family ties and does everything possible to treat his leg. Once Zayn's leg recovers, they work hard together and their lives get better and better. Those who once looked down on them are now regretting it deeply.
In "Mysterious Murderer" follow the gripping tale of a brilliant young woman on the brink of medical school, poised for a seemingly idyllic life. However, her world shatters when a distress call from her father draws her back home, only to discover her parents brutally murdered under enigmatic circumstances. Driven by a relentless pursuit of justice, she becomes entangled in a web of town secrets that unravel a haunting mystery. As she delves deeper, she discovers that the elusive clues are not only closer than she could have imagined but also pose a dire threat to her own existence. Prepare for a suspenseful journey as she navigates through shadows, uncovering the unsettling truth that transforms her quest for justice into a battle for survival.
Sanitation worker Lina is forced to reveal her true identity to protect her daughter, attracting a swarm of profit-driven organizations that seek her out. It turns out that Lina was once a celebrated national women’s soccer player who had disappeared from the spotlight years ago. While evading those hunting her, Lina meets her daughter’s soccer coach, Coach Law. The two gradually develop feelings for each other and eventually come together. To her surprise, Lina also discovers that Coach Law is, in fact, her daughter’s biological father.
Forced to drop out and marry, the heroine escapes and becomes Clara Lloyd, CEO of the York Group. Growing up in a family that favored boys, she was mistreated by her stepgrandmother, stepfather, and stepbrother. Her stepfather even tried to sell her off as a wife to someone else, all just to make a quick buck. With the help of her teacher and mother, she successfully fled and worked her way up to become the CEO.
"The heir of the Wright family, whose sexual function was impaired in a car accident, was giving up. Then he ran into Lily, his teenage crush and a rehab therapist. Through her kindness and expertise, he regained both inner strength and physical health, and reclaimed his lost love."
Princess Lexi woke up in the modern world as a starving girl who had been swapped at birth, unloved, and left to die. Furious, she left behind the man who had never cared for her and made the town's biggest loser her new dad. She was ready to turn trash into treasure.
One night. One mistake. Mia never expected to wake up next to her cold, by-the-book university professor, let alone end up pregnant. Just when she's on the verge of breaking down, Professor Carter stuns her with a proposal. Next thing she knows, they're living under one roof as husband and wife.
Samuel Lawson, a seemingly ordinary security guard, starts off on the wrong foot with a billionaire heiress. Now she’s digging into his past, and many jealous rivals are after him. The more they push, the harder it becomes to keep his true identity hidden.
After having a spiked drink, Lucien Roberts spent the night with Cecelia Payne. Assuming Cecelia was behind it, he had been cold to her after he married her at his grandpa's request. Five years later, Cecelia voluntarily divorced Lucien. Only then did he realize how wrong he was about her and how much she had done for him.
Heiress to America’s most powerful family and a legend of commerce who has shaped major financial conglomerates worldwide, Lillian Carter disguises as a janitor in Manhattan’s preeminent Dawson Group, scorned by her husband and mother-in-law. After the divorce, Lillian reclaims her queenly aura. Strong-willed and unafraid of power or challenge, she is favored by God and a rose with thorns. The stark contrast after her divorce leaves her ex-husband reeling and sparks the curiosity of the Dawson Group’s CEO, Charles Dawson, who remains unaware of her true identity.
Emely, a 5-year-old orphan with healing powers, saves the dying heir of the Johnson family. Adopted by them, she becomes the key to breaking their century-old curse. Her billionaire stepdad dotes on her, while elites fight to be her apprentice, and he's filled with jealousy!
Owen Silas secretly married campus belle Yuki Jennings and got bound to a special system on their wedding eve. He gained tenfold rebates and amassed wealth. With the help of the system, Owen fought back and acquired the Kim Group. Yuki dealt with new threats, and the family got an eternal life contract to live happily.
After losing her family and being kicked out of the James Family, Bella James finds herself with nowhere to turn and ends up living in Master Miles' home. To her surprise, four years later, she becomes the apple of his eye and his beloved treasure. After countless misadventures, Master Miles only has one thing to say, "As long as Bella is happy."
Ruby Earl, plagued by insecurities due to a birthmark on her face, is coerced by her family into working to support them during college. One time at work, she faces danger but is saved by the heir of the Sage family, Brian Sage. Ruby unexpectedly becomes pregnant and is whisked away by Brian. As their bond deepens over time, they unravel the mystery of Ruby's lineage.
Transmigrated from the post-apocalyptic world, Charlotte wakes up as an ancient peasant woman. Burdened with four stepkids and utter poverty to bear, she kicks her handsome but shiftless husband out in rage. Free and alone, she rolls up her sleeves, excels at hunting, hauling and fighting bandits!
On her wedding night, Bella Lynn is kidnapped. She overhears her husband Derrcik Morrison’s affair and learns of his plot to kill her for her 50-billion inheritance. As she lies dying, Charles Morrison bursts in—but it is too late.
After Reina finds out her boyfriend cheated on her with her adopted sister, she hooks up with the first guy she meets — Grey, her ex’s wealthy uncle. To get revenge, she proposes a fake relationship with Grey, but their fiery chemistry soon makes things complicated.
After receiving a call saying his father is dying, Neil rides an electric bike to the hospital, only to be hit by a car. His blood flows into his watch; his soul enters Alien Supermarket, where he finds Rehab Capsule that can heal any injury. He buys it. At the same time his money is gone!
Left in a snowy cemetery, Cecilia Allen meets the mysterious CEO Alexander Jones. Their fated encounter sparks a journey of mutual healing. He gives her a home, helps her find her lost family, and uncovers her hidden past. As trust grows between them, love blossoms—sweet and gentle, like snowfall melting the pain of her scars.
In order to embezzle the inheritance, Summers family imprisoned Eva in their house. Eva set up a trap on purpose so Cain could take her away. Cain was prepared to serve as Eva's instrument of retaliation. And over time, Eva developed feelings for Cain. At last, Eva exacted revenge on the whole Summers family!
Sa araw ng engagement ni Nora Lynn, sinet-up siya ng kapatid niyang babae at naka-one night stand niya si Chris Bryan. Dahil dito, hiniwalayan siya ni Chuck Harris, at itinuring siyang kahihiyan ng Lynn Family. Matapos ang limang taon, bumalik si Nora na may quadruplets, at muling nagtagpo ang landas nila ni Chris Bryan.
Due to a betrayal, the Miracle Chef, Jason, fell off the cliff and lost his power and the four miracle kitchen tools. Luckily, he was saved by Mr. Moore and learned cooking skills from scratch, getting ready to take back what he used to have. By chance, he saved the richest man in Somston and started searching for his tools.
Evelyn's mistake? Taking money from Henry after their one-night stand. She'd loved him secretly for 8 years. Their toxic affair burned hot at night, cold by day. When Henry got engaged, Evelyn tried to leave. But he dragged her back. Now he keeps protecting her. She thinks he doesn't care. Really, he can't let her go.
The hero time-travels to the Quama dynasty and becomes a blind man who plays the urheen. He activates the system and it gives him missions including escorting the Princess to the capital. By completing them, he gets all kinds of badass rewards.
Rural girl Yasmin Stone, insulted by her boyfriend and his mom and thunderstruck, gains X-ray vision with a heirloom bracelet. She enters the jade-gambling world, keeps uncovering rare gems, thwarts villains, and rises to lead Link Jewelry and the Jade Association, finally unveiling the coveted Imperial Green at an exhibition.
Wade’s daughter needs a fortune to survive, but he loses it all to a scam. He suddenly gains the power to stop time for 60 seconds and gets the money back, but also runs into a casino war. He fights with gambling, breaks the criminal group, saves his daughter and renews his life with love and family.
In her last life, Sylvia was murdered by her dearest family. Right before her death, she realized that the man she hated most, Charles, had taken revenge for her and then took his own life. After she returned to the past, she took revenge on all those murderers and married Charles for a happy life ever after.
A Father and a Son. One built a billion-dollar company at a young age, the other is a laid-back security guard. The son is ambitious and bets big on new energy, while the father warns him not to be so reckless. The son doesn't understand: Why his dad doesn't care about cars or villas and doesn't know how to enjoy life! The father is puzzled: Why does his son work day and night for money? When will it ever end? Finally, the business world turns, and the son's company collapses in an instant. Just when things seem hopeless, the father steps in and turns the tide! The son is shocked, "Are you the richest?" The father scoffs, "I am your dad!"
Following her mother's funeral and a betrayal, Mara Cook discovers she can understand animals. Adopted by billionaire Julian Ford, she uses this gift to aid the family through crises, winning over her disabled uncle Sean and becoming their most cherished member.
Sophie's mall left by her parents connected to the ancient country Quinland. She traded goods to aid their food shortage. Moe, from Quinland, supported her in clearing debts. Ultimately, Moe arrived in the modern world, and the two of them happily spent their lives together.
In a chance encounter, SkyWave Group's CEO, Jasper Fowler, comes to the rescue of his former classmate, Cheryl Kimbley, who is being humiliated by a blind date. Years ago, Cheryl had bravely saved Jasper from bullies, marking their first encounter. Now, pressured to marry, Cheryl asks Jasper to pose as her boyfriend. He suggests a flash marriage, hiding his CEO identity to live with her as an ordinary man. Their marriage turns into a romance, filled with sweet and unexpected moments.
Kevin Hunt' s family got kicked out because his uncle stole, and his father took the fall for him. Transmigrating into his body, the hero activates the trading system and trades with it for all kinds of amazing things. Starting with fishing, he makes a lot of money for his family and lives a great life in Qualand.
Ruby is a sweet college girl with a great personality, but she's really self-conscious about a birthmark on her face. While juggling her studies, her family pushes her to get a job. During work, she finds herself in danger and meets her destined person: the heir of the Sage family. After a passionate encounter, Ruby unexpectedly becomes pregnant! Once taken to the Sage family, an astonishing mystery quickly unfolds...
When farmer Aurora marries an airport guard in haste, face blindness masks his true identity as a billionaire pilot heir. Their marriage sparks farm magic and twins—until a rival's revelation forces them to navigate love among lies.
During the freezing doomsday, Sean was tragically left in the snow by his crush to die when unexpectedly, he time-traveled to three days before the end of the world. Determined not to be a simp again, he used the Treasure Bowl to store tons of supplies and create a refuge base, dominating the doomsday and getting true love.
Five years ago, on a full moon night, Erica Stone drunkenly stumbled into the wrong room and had a one-night stand with Rashad Hester. She gave birth to a son, Reilly, who later began showing strange symptoms. Labeled a monster and locked away, Reilly was rescued—by none other than his father, Rashad, a secret werewolf.
On the day of her engagement, Nora Lynn was framed by her sister and had a one-night stand with Chris Bryan. Afterward, her fiance Chuck Harris called off the engagement, and the Lynn Family also saw her as a disgrace and kicked her out of the house. Five years later, Nora returns with her quadruplets and crosses paths with Chris once again, but neither of them recognizes the other.
Young master Julian Grant falls for Lily Summers, even though she's already married. He fights for her, determined to win her heart. But Ms. Summers is no pushover! She keeps saying no and he can only hold himself back! Will they find their happily ever after?
Quincy Zoey was framed by her stepmother and her stepsister Melissa Zoey. While she was escaping, she had a one-night stand with Justin Yael, the president of the Yael Group, and got pregnant with twins. After Quincy gave birth, Melissa took her son. Five years later, Quincy returned with her twin daughter to seek revenge against her wicked stepmother and sister. Eventually, she reunited with Justin Yael and her son.
After being betrayed by his girlfriend Lila, Joe Carte wakes up with X-ray vision. This time, he’s not holding back. From lottery wins to antique deals, Joe rises fast—meeting Ruby, earning Mila’s admiration, and catching the eye of Vera. The boy who was once hurt is now unstoppable.
Growing up in gritty Starlight Haven, James Rain scrapes by as a delivery boy. After bluffing online to school beauty Autumn Maxwell about money and talent, he wakes with a Bragging System that forces every lie to become real. As he claws his way up, James uncovers buried truths, reshapes his fate, and wins Autumn's heart.
Framed and jailed for five years, Joe Steele unlocks a Life Hack System and masters Morph Boxing. Just as he's ready to rise, a call from the hospital reveals the daughter he never knew and the woman he never forgot.
After a crash, deliveryman Julian gains the power to see everyone's lifespan countdown. He accurately predicts CEO Wendy's disaster and exposes his wife's affair. Using his ability, he masters antiques and gambling, amasses wealth, and finally gets ultimate revenge.
Molly, a college student, meets Jason by chance and gets pregnant. As they fall in love at work, he saves her from a forced marriage and marries her. When Jasmine tries to stir up trouble, her schemes reveal Molly as the true Shaw heiress. With family support, Molly and Jason overcome challenges and find happiness.
After a wild night with Brian Lee, her boss and CEO of Lee Group, Cindy Johnson fled in a hurry, accidentally leaving her friend Jane Lynn's resume in the room. Brian mistook Jane for Cindy and took her to his villa. Known for her poor makeup skills, Cindy was considered a bumpkin by colleagues and supervisors, so she decided to do her work well as an intern. Unexpectedly, Brian promoted her to his secretary. Forced to work closely with Brian while hiding her identity, Cindy gradually won his heart. Meanwhile, Jane, desperate to maintain her position, she tried everything to seduce Brian and secretly stabbed Cindy in the back. Using her wits and luck, Cindy overcame various crises and uncovered Jane's betrayal. In the end, Jane's true nature was exposed, justice prevailed, and Cindy and Brian found happiness together.
Ryan Lyn, a wretched worker bee, accidentally triggers a foodie system. The system assigns him quirky missions to sell food in unconventional venues—think a proctology hospital or a blind date event. His unique offerings draw huge crowds, earning him generous system bonuses and turning his mundane life around.
On their 1977 wedding night, cousins Frank Peterson Jr. and Charlie Peterson Jr. awaken with past-life memories. Believing a lucky wife brings success, Charlie abandons his bride and swaps partners with Frank, aiming to change their fate. This bold choice sparks dramatic twists in family and business destinies.
1) Becca's summer fling with Tally's father James takes an unexpected turn, entangling her in a whirlwind of forbidden passion. As she navigates the line between desire and deceit, will her secrets unravel everything she holds dear? 2) Becca enjoys a hot Miami summer with her best friend Tally when Tally's dad James joins them. James and Becca give in to their desire for each other. However, Becca's decision to take her best friend's dad as her lover has dangerous consequences. 3) Becca needed the break after a rough year attending Yale and a break-up with her boyfriend. She didn’t expect for her summer of fun to include sleeping with James, the Italian Stallion–her best friend's father. Knowing it’s wrong, she allows James to pull her into a vortex of pleasure that has her breaching the surface of reality and grasping for survival. Can Becca endure this pleasure without Tally finding out? Or will her secrets cause her world to crash around her?
When Ryan's world fell apart, a new door opened. An unexpected romance with Sophia, his ex's boss, set him on a journey of total transformation. He leveled up in life and in love, achieving everything he ever wanted, while Crystal, the one who betrayed him, faced the bitter consequences of her own greed.
After becoming CEO Paige's kept man, Tony awakens water-control powers. With every soak, his power grows and so does his charm. Soon, he's commanding oceans and drawing water from living things. As his power surges, the Para Bureau comes knocking. But eyes in the shadows are watching...
Victoria and Bella were originally sisters who were adopted by different families from an orphanage.Years later,Victoria,who had secretly served in the military,retired as a Navy Admiral and returned,hoping to provide a better life for her sister.However,she was shocked to Learn that her sister had been bullied by classmates and had entered a vegetative state.Enraged, How will she retaliate against the trio of bullies?
Michelle, ageless for 3,000 years, seeks five sacred artifacts to regain her lost memories. Retrieving the first, the Soul-binding Rope, she meets Frank, her loyal companion. Amidst obstacles, her enigmatic identity unfolds. Uniting all relics, she unveils the truth behind her amnesia and why the artifacts were scattered.
To break his cultivation bottleneck, Sect Master Landon Harris enters the human world. As a guard, he saves a CEO’s grandfather and wins her favor. Sharing an apartment with a flight attendant, he protects her from stalkers. Fighting demons and healing lives, he grows through every trial.
Lucky was born in Blessfer Village, where women would give birth to many babies. Due to having too many children, the village was so poor, so Lucky went to the city and ran into Mr. Lawrence. With his matchmaking, she married Samuel who was cursed. But she wouldn't give up. She tied Samuel up and threw him into the room.