“Tony’s in,” Avril said, her voice trembling with a mix of relief and dread as she handed the encrypted phone back to Jason. Her wrists burned from the cuffs, her body aching from the night spent slumped in the cold iron chair, but she’d pulled off the bluff, convincing a billionaire to save her ass. The abandoned factory’s stale air clung to her skin, the distant hum of LA’s mornin...
2025-08-10 01:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post“So, yeah. The Room of Summoning… is that what you’d call it? After waking up there, I was led by the angels into the Rite of Passage. When I came to my senses, I saw Yuna, and there were a few other people sitting in a circle in a clearing.”
Baek Hangeol began speaking in a quiet voice. He stumbled over his words a bit, but as I listened to his clear tone, I started piecing toget...
2025-08-09 19:29:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe rift between Baek Hangeol and Cha Yuna was starting to widen. It wasn’t a complete break, but likely, despite Park Hwan-Hee’s persistent persuasion, Baek Hangeol hasn't budged, so Cha Yuna had stepped in herself. In the process, they probably had an argument due to their differing stances.
Since I had a rough idea of Park Hwan-Hee’s strategy, I decided to sabotage it again. From...
2025-08-09 09:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostJason’s finger rested on the trigger, his eyes narrowing as he studied Avril’s trembling form, her wrists chafed raw by the cuffs, her face pale under the smudged remnants of her stage makeup. “A hundred million’s no pocket change,” He said, his voice low and laced with skepticism. “You sure your ‘friend’ can cough up that kind of cash?”
Avril’s head dipped, her cheeks...
2025-08-09 03:34:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe loss of the carrier pigeon weighed heavily on Catherine, and Dahlia could feel the depth of her friend’s distress. She knew Catherine harbored feelings for Lord Lucas, and the fear that the pigeon’s death might tarnish his opinion of her was gnawing at her. The room, dimly lit by a single flickering candle, seemed to close in around them, the air thick with the scent of lavender and the...
2025-08-08 17:39:55 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning, New York’s media landscape erupted like a fucking volcano. An anonymous email had hit every major outlet, screaming that pop icon Avril Lavigne and Hollywood queen Christine Vineyard were kidnapped by unknown assailants on the same damn night, with the LAPD already launching a covert investigation. The news spread like wildfire, igniting a frenzy from Manhattan’s skyscrape...
2025-08-08 01:42:39 +0000 UTC View PostThe capital was blanketed in heavy snowfall today, the air thick with the chill of winter. Snowflakes swirled lazily from the gray sky, settling in soft drifts across the streets.
“Crunch, crunch…”
Dahlia trudged through the snow, her boots sinking halfway into the powdery layer with each step. She shook her head, a faint frown creasing her brow. The capital’s winter w...
2025-08-07 19:27:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Punk, you tired of living? Wanna taste my fist?” Li Sanchou’s face twisted into a snarl, his already grim features turning uglier than a smashed pumpkin. His upturned nose, piggish and quivering, his wide, sneering mouth, and those flapping ears, now black with rage, made him a walking horror show. The sight alone could sour anyone’s mood.
“Uncle Sanchou, why you so mad?” Lon...
2025-08-07 13:08:24 +0000 UTC View Post‘A secret. So something happened recently.’
I cheered inwardly but put on a serious expression to match his. Nodding once slowly, I watched as Park Hyun-Woo licked his lips nervously. What could be making him so tense and hesitant?
“Well… I’ll trust you and speak. It’s been almost two months now. Do you remember when the clans were summoned for the assembly?”
“...
2025-08-07 07:30:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe shrill ring of Jason’s encrypted phone cut through the stale air of the abandoned factory lot, its high-tech screen flashing with those familiar asterisks. He answered, his voice smooth but edged with menace. “Yeah?”
“The ransom’s been paid, you son of a bitch,” Christine’s manager snapped, her tone a mix of fear and fury. “Keep your word and let Christine go, now!”<...
2025-08-07 01:42:19 +0000 UTC View PostDoes a tattoo hurt? Of course it hurts. How could it not, when a needle is piercing through flesh? But that pain is one of the prices of freedom, a small sacrifice for the chance to reclaim one’s identity.
“All done,” Lucas said with a light chuckle, wiping a bead of sweat from his brow. It had taken a full hour of meticulous work, but he’d finally completed Ayesha’s tattoo. A p...
2025-08-06 19:22:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter witnessing the secret meeting between Park Hwan-Hee and Cha Yuna, I felt the need to reassess their relationship. Though it was just a gut feeling without solid evidence, Park Hwan-Hee’s acting and Cha Yuna’s reactions were starting to paint a picture.
Considering Baek Hangeol, Cha Yuna’s boyfriend, I had some reservations, but I decided it was better to keep observing for now...
2025-08-06 13:04:15 +0000 UTC View Post“Oh, I’m terribly sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. Please, don’t use formal language with me—it’s honestly overwhelming. I’m Reiko Shirakawa, the one who’s been bothering you these past couple of days. I was truly out of line before, causing you trouble. Please, I beg you, don’t hold it against my husband. I’m so, so sorry…”
Fumika felt a bit flustere...
2025-08-06 07:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostJason hoisted Christine’s unconscious form, her lithe body limp in his arms, and secured her to the passenger seat of the Mercedes with thick nylon ropes, the coarse fibers biting into her skin. The abandoned factory lot was silent, save for the distant hum of LA’s nightlife, the city’s pulse a faint echo in the desolate night. He dug into his pocket, retrieving the high-tech phone Stanfi...
2025-08-06 02:22:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe gallows creaked as a dozen slavers met their end, their lifeless forms swaying in the morning breeze. Below, the crowd stood in solemn silence, not a single voice raised in pity. The former slaves among them glared with unmasked loathing, their hearts burning with a desire for every last slaver to be eradicated from existence. The air was heavy with the weight of justice served, the faint m...
2025-08-05 19:22:03 +0000 UTC View Post‘Something feels a bit off.’
It was hard to pinpoint exactly what, but there was an odd vibe in the air. I tilted my head for a moment but quickly turned my attention away as the classroom door opened and the training instructor from the Northern Clan entered.
After exchanging formal greetings, I received thanks from the instructor. He mentioned that they were short on hands lat...
2025-08-05 14:58:58 +0000 UTC View PostUpon hearing this, Sumire didn’t dwell on it too much. The temptation was something she simply couldn’t resist.
Comforting herself with self-deception, she figured accepting it didn’t mean she had to use it. So, she quickly reached out to take the provocative item.
“So, what’s the method?”
Shuichi gestured for her to lean in closer. Sumire, either unsuspecting or p...
2025-08-05 10:08:28 +0000 UTC View Post“Stop! Let go, you fucking bastard!” Avril screamed, her voice raw with pain and desperation.
Her blonde hair was yanked taut, strands snapping under Jason’s merciless grip, the sharp sound of tearing roots echoing in her ears like a cruel symphony. Her scalp burned, as if he was about to rip it clean off.
Jason’s face was a mask of cold indifference, his eyes glinting with ...
2025-08-05 03:46:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe morning sun bathed the central square of Sedona City in a golden glow, casting long shadows from the wooden gallows at its heart. Lucas stood atop a raised platform, his commanding presence drawing every eye in the crowd. His dark gaze swept over the thousands gathered below, their murmurs and whispers filling the air like a restless tide. The faint scent of woodsmoke and fresh bread linger...
2025-08-04 19:26:01 +0000 UTC View PostJason tracked the signal for half an hour, finally spotting the fire-red Ferrari parked in a desolate mountain pullout. Avril sat on the guardrail, staring up at the starry sky, her feet dangling over a sheer drop into a hundreds-of-meters-deep abyss. A case of Corona beer rested in her lap, most of the bottles already empty.
Jason eased off the gas, pulling the Mercedes to a quiet stop b...
2025-08-04 12:06:03 +0000 UTC View PostChristine phone buzzed in her hand, the cryptic string of asterisks on the caller ID sending a familiar jolt of adrenaline through her veins. She pressed the answer button, her breath steady despite the pounding of her heart.
The voice on the other end was unmistakable—Jason, his tone dripping with urgency and that rough edge she’d once found so fucking irresistible.
“Goddamn ...
2025-08-04 06:35:15 +0000 UTC View Post“Su-Hyeon, we’ll head off now. Don’t worry too much about the clan members.”
“I’m sure you’ll handle it well. Please take care.”
“Oppa, bye-bye~.”
“Yeah, Sol, take care too. Be good and train hard.”
After reuniting with Go Yeon-Joo, we headed straight for the warp gate. Seeing them off until the end felt more reassuring than just parting at the ma...
2025-08-04 02:40:34 +0000 UTC View PostThe dawn broke over Sedona City, heralding a fresh start. The clamor and chaos of the previous night had faded into the shadows, leaving only whispers and fragments of gossip to linger in the morning air. The cobblestone streets glistened with dew, and the faint scent of freshly baked bread wafted from nearby bakeries, mingling with the crisp chill of early morning.
“Did you hear about ...
2025-08-03 19:28:01 +0000 UTC View PostBeverly Hills.
The sprawling estate glittered like a jewel under the night sky, its opulent halls hosting a gala that screamed wealth and power. Outside, a parade of luxury cars—Lambos, Ferraris, Rolls-Royces—lined the driveway, their polished surfaces reflecting the glow of the mansion’s lights. Inside, the guest list was a who’s-who of LA’s elite: politicians, tycoons, militar...
2025-08-03 02:39:43 +0000 UTC View PostTap tap tap…
In the study room of Sedona Castle, Lucas stood by the window, his fingers rhythmically drumming against the wooden sill. His dark eyes gazed out into the night, fixed on the scattered flickers of torchlight dotting the cityscape of Sedona. Those faint glimmers marked the locations where Mina and her team were executing their mission, moving like shadows through the streets...
2025-08-02 19:27:00 +0000 UTC View PostShuichi didn’t bother listening further and pushed the door open without hesitation.
“What—what are you barging in here?!” Sumire yelped, startled.
“I’m just checking on the president,” Shuichi replied coolly. “After you two were getting all cozy earlier, you left her in the bathroom for ages. Gotta make sure she’s okay.”
His eyes roamed brazenly, taking in...
2025-08-02 07:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostMoments later, the waiter returned with a bottle of fifteen-year-old Scotch, pouring it into crystal glasses with a flourish. “Sir, Miss Lavigne’s about to perform,” He said, gesturing to the floor-to-ceiling glass window of the VIP booth. “This spot’s got the best view in the house—better than any concert.”
Jason nodded, swirling the amber liquid in his glass. “Nice. When...
2025-08-02 02:11:02 +0000 UTC View Post
