Cyril Wilbur, the Flame Emperor, was betrayed on his way to ascendance. Desperate, he could only run his technique for reincarnation, but woke up as a fool, suffering from the family's suppression, until the Flame Emperor’s soul awakened. He collected the celestial flames, destroyed the traitor, and ascended to immortality.
楊炎は三人の師匠から長年修行を積み、すでに天下無敵の実力を身につけていた。しかし、師匠たちは一度も彼を褒めることもなく、本当の実力も教えなかったため、楊炎は自分がまだ弱いと信じ込んでいた。ある日、仙盟の試練に参加した楊炎は、自分が同世代を遥かに凌ぐ実力者であることに気づく。しかし、その突出した成績は周囲の嫉妬を買い、陰謀や妨害に巻き込まれる。楊炎は反逆者たちと知略を尽くして戦い、やがて志を同じくする仲間と出会う。その後、皇朝武闘大会で敵を打ち破り、ついに師匠をも倒した楊炎は、彼らから真の認可を得て、新たな盟主となる。そして、人々の期待を背負った楊炎は、妖族との最終決戦に臨み、皇朝と国家の平和を守り抜く――。
Framed and killed, basketball genius Dan Walker's soul transmigrates into Owen Walker. To clear his name, he uses his skills to rally teammates and rebuild the Moore team's glory. Overcoming sabotage, he exposes the real culprit and reunites with Sophia Moore.
Karen Zane, a general and beloved of Kevin Smith, ascended to the throne. However, after discovering Kevin's illicit affair with her own sister, Kelly, Karen was sentenced to death. Before drawing her last breath, she swore to seek revenge. Victor Stone, a marquis who had long admired Karen, stormed the Eagle Chamber and fought Kevin to the death. Both Victor and Karen perished in the battle. Afterward, they were reincarnated together.
夏晴と沈知景は、政略结婚で夫妇となった。思いがけず幸せな日々を送っていた二人だったが、その生活は、沈知景の初恋の人に生き写しの白洛洛が现れたことで、一変してしまう。夏晴は一人で子を产み、沈知景と离婚する道を选んだ。自らの过ちに気づいた沈知景は夏晴を追い戻そうとするものの、彼女は既に新たな幸せを掴んでいた。
The genius teenager Qin Huai transmigrates into the tyrannical emperor of the Great Xia, despised by all. With treacherous ministers scheming ahead and enemy nations invading from behind, it seems as if heaven wants him dead. But if fate seeks to destroy him, he'll use his modern knowledge to pierce through the heavens...Eradicating corrupt officials, crushing enemy nations, Qin Huai claims his beauties and forges a glorious empire!
Felix Quinn exhausted his wealth trying to cure his daughter’s illness. Unable to find a remedy, he chose the path of immortality and became an Immortal Emperor. Traveling back through time, he discovers his wife humiliated and his daughter beaten. Determined to make those who wronged them pay with their lives, Felix embarks on a journey to save his wife and daughter.
After being killed by his girlfriend's plot, the male lead crosses over to ancient times and becomes an emperor—once foolish and deceived by a concubine resembling his ex. He vows revenge, kills a rebel prince, and quells a rebellion using black powder, securing his throne with a single arrow.
After an accident with campus belle Lily, Frank gains X-ray vision to see through objects, excelling in antiques, stocks, and gemstone gambling. His bonds deepen with Bella and Lily, while he aids close friends. Through his remarkable ascent, Frank rises to become Jaylor's top tycoon and continues striving for greater heights.
Betrayed in his past life, Michael loses his powers and bloodline. Reborn, he cuts all ties and grows stronger through pain. As his powers awaken, former traitors beg for mercy—but face his wrath. Michael reclaims everything and ascends as the Heavenly Emperor.
Since childhood, Finn Yale had trained in the border army and was about to be crowned the Night King. To keep his identity secret, he had always pretended to be unemployed. But on the eve of deciding to make Yulia Sivan his queen, she betrayed him. Now, Finn planned to take everything from her at the Queen's Banquet.
Shi Tiancheng menyelidiki kematian ayahnya dibantu Gao Yu. Dalam pertaruhan batu giok, ia menguak legenda “Stone Maniac” dan menyadari kemenangan sejati adalah tak ikut bermain.
The Great Ruins—a land forsaken by gods. Yet Qin Mu exists, an anomaly raised by the crippled elders of the village. Hunted by the Lijiang Sect, through magical chants, he forges an unrivaled Tyrant Body. Now, he will challenge the divine order and make mankind see the truth: that even the abandoned can rise to rewrite destiny.
沈家は花婿選びのために、「手毬投げ」の儀式を開いた。嫡長女・沈雲卿が投げた手毬は、名家の若君・慕容安の手に落ちた。一方、沈雲卿の庶妹・沈雲喬の手毬が乞食の男に当たってしまい、婚約を逃げた。姉を妬んだ沈雲喬は、沈雲卿が一品夫人に封じられるその日に、彼女を殺した。だが運命の悪戯で、姉妹二人とも三年前に転生して、再び「手毬投げ」の日へと戻った。今世こそ全てを変えようと、沈雲喬は先に動き、慕容安の嫁になる。さらに沈雲卿の手毬が乞食に当たるように仕掛けた。だが誰も知らなかった事に、その乞食の正体はまさに皇帝陛下だった。沈雲卿は平凡で穏やかな暮らしを望み、乞食との結婚を選ぶ。周りの目も気にせず、彼を夫として支えるうちに、皇帝の心も彼女に傾いていく。
Mystic master Sophia Lee transmigrates into the body of an abandoned consort who had died after serving the emperor. She tries to avoid him, but her blood cures his cold poison. The emperor summons her daily, constantly kissing her. Sophia Lee cries, "I'm the antidote, not a drug!"
Ruthless empress Nova is reborn. Previously, she poisoned, conspired, and harmed others to help her son claim the throne, only to be betrayed by him. Exhausted by past struggles, she now wants to avoid power games and live peacefully as empress dowager.
The King of the Northern Realm went missing. Lena Cole had to find Frost Shaw, a man with the same name and appearance as the King, and asked him to impersonate the King to stabilize the nation. On the day of his wedding, Frost was cuckolded and pursued by loan sharks, leaving him with no other choice but to agree to Lena’s request. By mimicking the King’s behavior and mannerisms, he successfully dealt with the probing of various factions, presenting an interesting drama of ‘the True and False King of the Northern Realm’.
甘い恋愛に浸っていた蘇清墨は、偶然彼氏の楚思南が初恋の初暖を迎えに行く話を耳にし、失望した。その後、楚思南が初暖に見せる気遣いに3年間の関係が無意味に思え、留学を決意。黒板の「30日カウントダウン」は、実は別れの日までのカウントダウンだった。カウントがゼロになると、清墨は「蘇清墨と楚思南、この人生で二度と会わない」と告げて姿を消した。清墨の大切さに気づいた楚思南は、彼女を取り戻す旅に出る。
Brenna and Kevin split due to misunderstandings. She raises their son Lucas abroad for five years. Reunited, Kevin thinks she's married; Brenna thinks he's about to marry someone else. Despite love and resentment, they can't resist their bond. They resolve misunderstandings and reunite as a family.
Awakened in the modern world after millennia, Matthew Moore—once Emperor Quinn—finds himself appointed as Shadowguard Division Captain but receives little support. To break his cultivation limits, he seeks Melody the Muse, gathering three talented female disciples connected to her. Together, they embark on a thrilling journey.
姜瑜と周楚楚は10年以上の親友。学生時代から結婚まで共に歩んだ。 姜瑜は良縁に恵まれ、夫は会長に出世。彼女は億万長者の夫人として豪華な結婚式を迎えたる。 一方、周楚楚の夫は若くして亡くなり、無一文に… 嫉妬の炎が燃える周楚楚は、姜瑜の結婚式で彼女を殺害し、自らも命を絶った。 しかし、目を覚ますと、二人は「お見合いの日」にタイムリープ! 今世では、周楚楚が先に姜瑜の前世の夫に近づき、裕福な夫人になろうとする。 一方、姜瑜は前世の夫の嘘と裏切りに疲れ、平凡な生活を望んでいた。 しかし、彼女が知らなかった…目の前にいる「内装屋」さんが、実は有名な「京都の御曹司」だということ——
In the Qin Dynasty, the Prime Minister rebels, leading to the death of the Emperor and forcing the Empress to jump off a cliff. The only survivor, the Crown Prince Qin Wentian, narrowly escapes. After ten years of enduring hardship, Qin Wentian finally reclaims the throne. He unexpectedly learns that his mother, the Empress, is still alive. Disguised as a commoner, he sets out to find her, only to discover that a commoner named Chu Yingying has been helping her adoptive mother impersonate the Empress in order to deceive others for money. Just as Qin Wentian plans to leave, he is mistaken by the local governor for an imposter and is thrown into prison.
Orphan Sora wakes up as a six-year-old destined to become a medicinal puppet for the heroine. Refusing to die, she shocks the Tenni Sect with her talent, wins the Swordsman Faction Master’s favor and turns from an unwanted disciple into the sect’s beloved prodigy.
Chen Feihong conquers the martial world but returns to find his family slaughtered. Crippled by nine silver needles sealing his meridians, he wanders until rescued by Yu Wei. When the Axe Gang kills her family for relief grain, he breaks the needles, fights back, and reignites his martial spirit.
After being betrayed by his ex-wife, Caiden Grant, a lowly loser who sells fish, awakens the inherited spiritual power from his parents. From that moment on, he rises swiftly, using his skills in medicine, alchemy, martial arts, clairvoyance, and more to sweep all before him. He gains beauties, fame, and status, crushing all forms of depravity, evil, and power beneath his feet.
Yan Wang Emperor Lin Chen fell in love with Chen Lingshan during the three-year trial in the mortal realm. He married into the Chen family in Jiangcheng, publicly working as a mechanic while secretly helping Chen Lingshan rise to prominence in the business world. After the trial, Lin Chen decided to hold a coronation ceremony to restore the glory of the Yan Wang Temple. At Chen Lingshan's birthday banquet, Lin Chen was humiliated and thrown out, but Shen Shihan, his fiancée chosen by his master, boldly defended him. During the coronation ceremony, the Chen family mocked Lin Chen, and Chen Lingshan tried to stop him from taking the stage. However, when Lin Chen did take the stage, everyone learned that he was the Yan Wang Emperor. The Chen family regretted their actions, and Lin Chen walked into the future hand in hand with Shen Shihan.
In the Cultivators' Realm, sects proliferate in shifting rivalries. The Freewind Sect commands reverence, the Nightshade wields shadowed might, the Valley of the Sage masks sinister rot, and the Alliance of Immortals hoards secrets. Amidst this turmoil, the Zhuyu Clan's unique spiritual constitution sparks lethal covetousness.
Jiang Wanzhi, born into a prestigious family, is known in Jingbei as a pure and obedient girl. Few know she secretly dated Zhou Lichen, a famous heir of a wealthy family, in a hidden romance. They dated only three months in college before she abruptly ended things and stayed away for three years. After a family downfall, Jiang Wanzhi is forced into an arranged marriage with a reckless son of the Fu family. One rainy night, while driving her fiancé and his lover to a hotel, she crashes into a luxury car. The distinguished man inside is her ex-boyfriend—the very one she dumped. To her shock, her fiancé calls him his uncle.
Evan Lane was cheated on by his wife. On the day of getting divorced, the pretty president of TaenSun Group, Ruby Sanchez proposed to Evan. It was like a slap in the face of Evan's ex-wife. On the other hand, Evan got swept into the fight for the inheritance of TaenSun Group.
Emma Schmidt, einst eine Business-Legende, wird verraten und stirbt, doch sie wird als Tina Walter wiedergeboren, eine unscheinbare Landtochter. Zwangsverheiratet mit einem behinderten Erben, kämpft sie sich an die Spitze, rächt sich und gewinnt wahre Liebe.
When the Four Celestial Emperors invade the Netherworld and seize the legendary Phoenix Lance, the Archon sacrifices himself to save Luna Sinclair. His soul crosses into the Azure Realm, inhabiting disgraced heir Damien Blackwood. Now, Damien must rise, rescue allies, and reclaim his destiny amid danger.
Chu Chen is transported into TV show "The Strongest Emperor" as a poisoned emperor. After multiple deaths, he discovers Consort Shu's father controls the court. With Zhang Qingwan's help, he rescues loyal minister Zhou Polu, captures Consort Shu, executes conspirator Li Si, and reclaims power.
Lily, bullied by her aunt and cousin, is suddenly possessed by her ancestor, Charlotte, a general of Sumeria. Using her skills, she uncovers a hidden treasure to save the failing Linley family, and exposes her aunt’s crimes. She then rises as a relic expert, and trains her cousin to inherit the family business.
Lu Xiong, seorang miliarder mandiri, mendirikan Hongtu Group melalui kecerdasan dan usahanya yang tak kenal lelah, dan menjadi seorang taipan bisnis. Namun, saat karirnya mencapai puncak dan kehidupannya tampak sempurna, takdir memberikan pukulan telak.
Truck driver Charles Young saves kidnapped heiress Susan Green and they spend the night together. The Myriad Immortal reincarnates into Susan's womb after failing his tribulation. Susan discovers she's pregnant and plans to terminate it, but a voice tells Charles, 'Don't do this! I'm your son!'
Celestial Emperor Qin Yuan has lived for a thousand years, selling pancakes while guarding the Dragon-Sealing Cauldron. Saved by nine families, he blessed them with fortune, promising to marry one daughter. As the wedding nears, a bride seeks to break the engagement, triggering divine wrath.
Nasir, the Supreme Daoist Master, has guarded Midland for five centuries. As he nears immortality, he descends to repay his aunt's kindness and find herbs for his ascension. He meets Julian Wilson, a top scholar-beauty, who is drawn to him. As Nasir gathers the herbs, he stands on the brink of his celestial journey. What will become of their bond?
Lima tahun lalu, Su Chen diselamatkan oleh Bai Liyue. Untuk membalas budinya, dia menyembunyikan identitinya dan menjadi menantu dalam keluarga Bai selama lima tahun, secara diam-diam menyokong kerjaya Bai Liyue. Namun, di saat kerjayanya sedang berkembang, Bai Liyue tiba-tiba meminta cerai, dan semua orang mula memandang rendah terhadap Su Chen. Pada ketika itu, satu sosok misteri muncul dan mendedahkan identiti sebenar Su Chen—dia sebenarnya seorang pejuang legenda yang penuh dengan pencapaian luar biasa.
When a ragged peasant pulls the legendary Avalon Sword, he's thrust into a kingdom's war for survival. To defeat the rising Demon House, he must master ancient magic, survive deadly rivals, and choose between two powerful women: a fierce princess who believes in his destiny, and a demoness hiding behind a beautiful lie. Can he unite the realm before love—or power—destroys him?
Lin Fan regains his identity and becomes the chairman. Chen Xueyao attends a birthday banquet, and Lin Fan rides an electric bike there, only to be humiliated by Qin Yu and Gu Yue. Tang Tang steps in to help. At the banquet, Lin Fan is harassed by the security, and once inside the private room, he faces more humiliation from people like Xia Meng. Lin Fan strikes back, exposing the wrongdoings of Liang Kun and others, and later uncovers the schemes of Lin Long and his associates.
As the esteemed king of the Shadow Clan, Liam Read is a highly prominent figure. However, upon learning of his daughter's kidnapping, he springs into action, rescues her, and subdues the kidnappers. He then overcomes numerous challenges to help his beloved reach the pinnacle of success.
Dikhianati abang sendiri, dewa perang Chen Hansheng lumpuh dan hilang ingatan, hanya isterinya Lin Yushuang setia di sisi. Selepas pertempuran hebat, dia pulih dan bangkit membalas dendam, melindungi isteri serta musuh. Namun, tetamu tak dijangka muncul...
Ron Saul, the Jade Lord, was about to become immortal. Before that, he returned alone to the mortal world to repay his aunt who once saved him and collect herbs for immortality pills. There, he met Mandy Reed, the most powerful businesswoman in Chicego. After going through a lot, Mandy fell in love with him. Gradually, he collected all the needed herbs and would become immortal. How would the two of them end up?
Xu Xinye knows her parents will die in a fire in an hour, but she remains unmoved, aware of her father Tao Hai and nanny Bai Xue's hidden schemes. In her past life, she was blamed for the fire and killed, but now she's reborn on the day of the blaze.
Mystic healer Simon Jones arrives at the White mansion with half a jade pendant. Saving dying matriarch Aylin, he reveals a century-old bond. Amid family power plays and schemes, Simon exposes the truth—Aylin was poisoned! Unmasking the killer, he vanishes with heiress Lexi on a new quest.
Aiden Simmons, the former chief marshal of Kethasia’s Divine Legion, retired to accompany his wife, Lynn Snow. However, he was forced to return to the fray due to his disciple, Serena Brooks. Ultimately, he destroyed the Shadow organization that disrupted Kethasia and reclaimed his position as the chief marshal, known as the Divine Lord.
The fortune teller proclaimed my destiny—reincarnated as the Goddess of Flowers, with the power to transform and command the spirits of flora. He foretold my family's rise to prominence. But at twelve, I was struck by a mysterious illness, plagued by fever and nightmarish visions. A dream guided me to a master with extraordinary skills for my salvation. Thus I embarked on my journey to study the magic and seek survival. Despite countless trials and setbacks, I remain resilient, facing all adversities head-on.
Framed as a useless royal, Prince Charles uses wit and daring to clear his name, conquer the casino underworld, and unlock a secret salt-making technique to win powerful allies. Navigating dangerous conspiracies, he outsmarts his brothers and earns the people's trust, ultimately winning both love and the kingdom.
After a savage war ruined the world a millennium ago, Lillian, the embodiment of Heaven's Will, sacrificed herself to save all living beings. With only a wisp of her soul left, she was reincarnated as an exorcist to begin her extraordinary adventures.
After failing, Sovereign Alchemist Lucian Thane is transmigrated into the body of a wastrel. He saves Sherry, helps Sophia with alchemy, and stands out at the festival. Bonding with Sherry, defeating rivals, he joins Azure Dragon Academy, breaks through Heaven Rank, and enters the Spirit Wasteland alone to seek his family..
In her past life, Maisie support Julian’s ascension to the throne. But he massacred her kin. After regression, with her memories and medical skills, she made all who harmed her pay in blood. But why was Julian’s brother clinging to her? She swore never to enter the royal family again, yet why couldn't she escape the destiny?
Chilton Shoal had a fierce battle with another disciple of his late master, and he was seriously injured and left on the streets, where he was rescued by Queena Yale. He mistakenly thought that Quincie Serpel was the one who saved him, and they got married. Five years later, Chilton wanted to give Quincie a grand wedding but was forced to end this marriage. During an encounter with Queena, Chilton unexpectedly discovers that Queena was actually the one who saved his life.
Renowned as the world's sole Archsage Alchemist, Yuda is summoned to heal the Raja Utara but meets suspicion and humiliation. When sinister forces endanger Eastvale, Yuda unleashes his unrivaled medical mastery and cunning to silence critics, defeat Kaisar Kegelapan, protect his homeland, and earn his beloved's heart.
In her past life, Astraea endured various humiliations as she was forced to marry Hector. She eventually passed away beside her beloved Aiden. After her revival, she only loved Aiden, and they collaborated to punish the evildoers. In the end, she also found her biological parents and lived a contented life with Aiden.
A legendary superhero family flees to a new universe, posing as civilians. The mother is a mayor, the father a tech mogul, and the daughter an action star. The son, a slacker, is forced to guard a ruthless CEO—until a crisis blows their cover. Turns out, retirement is just the calm before the storm.
Kaden Clark, once the Clark family heir, lost his spiritual root during his cultivation and was cast out by his family and fiancee, Cyra Wilson. After a fateful encounter restored his spiritual root, he vowed revenge. When War God Mountain Sect came to recruit disciples, Kaden defeated Cyra and crushed his enemies.
After five harsh years as a widow, Evelyn and her son Henry suffer the Hart family's cruelty. When Henry joins the palace as a companion, Evelyn's fate shifts. King Edmund reveals Henry's true parentage. Lady Helena's schemes unravel, leading to her exile. Evelyn becomes queen, Henry crown prince, and they find happiness.
Wes Maddox’s master fails a critical tribulation and, before his death, entrusts Wes with five marriage contracts. The master’s death awakens a monster-hunting leveling-up system that had lain dormant in a mobile phone for years. Armed with the system, Wes descends the mountain and sets out to rescue Naia Lockhart, who has been driven to the brink by Satan. As Wes reveals his true strength, he shocks everyone and proves his worth.
As Rey was struggling to live with his sister and mother. They encountered danger when a mysterious guy saved Ray and sent him to the army. After a decade of army life, Rey has become the Master of War, guarding the border and protecting the nation. Now that he returns, he is determined to avenge his mother.
After risking his life to save a girl, Ryan Murphy ends up in a coma for 100 days following a car accident. In his dreams, he inherits the powers of the Unbound Sage. When he wakes up, Ryan is no longer just a regular guy—he’s a modern-day spiritual guru with extraordinary abilities. From that moment, his life takes a turn for the extraordinary, filled with wealth, freedom, and untold adventures.
As the apocalypse approached, Ivy Gray stockpiled supplies, only to have them seized by her scumbag boyfriend and his family, leading to her mutation and tragic demise. But as she opened her eyes again, she found herself back in time, just before the apocalypse. This time, she's resolved to make the scumbag meet his doom!
Betrayed and forgotten, Prince Zarek Dawnstrider rises from the ashes of his fallen dynasty. He embarks on a perilous cultivation journey, facing rivals, beauties, and ancient evils. To forge his destiny and shape a new era of power, he must defy fate. Experience thrilling action and stunning visuals in the Epoch of the Divine.
Felix Logan, King of Dragon of Kynsia, lost his wife, who was targeted by the Pantheon Palace due to her status as a prominent female scientist from Kynsia. Witnessing her death before his eyes dealt him a devastating blow, leading him to annihilate all underground forces in the Western Dark World. This earned him the reputation of being the most feared man in the West. Now, the Pantheon Palace has infiltrated Kynsia to target Daisy Nell, the twin sister of Felix's late wife. To protect her, Felix returns to the city, disguising himself as her personal assistant. As Daisy reminds him of his late wife, Felix begins to develop a new and unexpected connection with her.
Ethan Cagney, secretly the Dragonlord of Cagney Sect, kept his true identity hidden from his wife of three years. Their marriage ended when he caught her cheating with a wealthy scion. To her, Ethan was nothing more than a lowly food vendor, destined for mediocrity. Meanwhile, Rose Ziegler, his fiancée, knew only that Ethan was a divorcee and a humble vendor. She still agreed to marry him, unaware of his true identity.
Three years ago, Max Chive was framed and imprisoned. His fiancée betrayed him, his father was killed by the aristocracy, and he suffered in prison. But karma intervened. Wood Yell, a legendary martial artist, trained Max in internal arts, preparing him to seek justice. Now, Max vows to crush the aristocracy and avenge those who wronged him!
One fateful day, Troy saves a drunken beauty CEO, Yvonne Shaw, and becomes her assistant. From that moment on, Troy's destiny begins to change. Using his exceptional drinking skills, he gradually moves from his lowly status, meeting influential figures and achieving success. Along the way, he reunites with his long-lost sister, finds love with Yvonne, and avenges his family's murder.
After waking up as her village’s notorious troublemaker, Aria confronts her family’s hardship with her Resource Claim System that exchanges plants and animals for coppers and taels—plus unexpected bonuses. Using this gift, she thrives off the mountain and sea, turning her fortunes around as her life blossoms into prosperity.
Gao Yang transmigrates into the body of the Duke of Dominion’s son and falls victim to a trap by the Prince of Honor’s son. He unwittingly joins the Empress’s talent search, and everyone believes he’s doomed. The ministers create a crisis, declaring that failure would result in execution. The Empress agrees to set a challenge.
Leonard Yoder loved Joelle Barnes wholeheartedly and looked forward to spending the rest of his life with her. Unfortunately, his mother-in-law, Clara Barnes, did not think the same of him. She made life difficult for him and forced him to divorce Joelle. A depressed Leonard wandered on the streets, where he met with a hit-and-run.
Emily Shaw is thrust into the perilous world of palace intrigue as a powerless Lady-in-Waiting. With only her charm to rely on, she shrewdly maneuvers through court politics, seeking the emperor’s favor. Her journey is one of ambition and survival, as she climbs from obscurity to become a formidable consort.
Lydia, discarded at birth, was saved by the Semystics Sect's head. To survive, she abducted Emperor Henry, who possessed the Purple Aura. After healing his legs, she rendered him infertile yet conceived twins. Six years later, her return to Sunvale sparked chaos—until Henry discovered a girl mirroring him, stunning the court.
Feared and infamous, Lord Magnus finds himself imprisoned in the notorious Dragon Fortress, where every inmate is a force to be reckoned with. As legends clash and unlikely alliances form, the stage is set for a battle of wits and power behind bars.