After a harrowing car accident that defies the odds of survival, Han Si-On finds himself once again at the crossroads of fate, quite literally. Miraculously walking away with his life, he faces the daunting task of navigating a life he's all too familiar with—due to a cryptic deal that traps him in a cycle of regressions.... more>>

[Mission failed.]

[You will regress.]

His mission? A seemingly impossible feat of selling 200 million albums, a goal dictated by the devil himself. With each regression, Han Si-On returns to the age of 19, burdened with the knowledge and memories of countless lives lived, all aimed at achieving a singular, elusive goal. <<less

A scorching summer.... more>>

She saved her first love who despised her.

He didn't remember the past where he hated her.

Because she felt sorry for him not remembering,

because she liked the way he smiled warmly at her,

She lived with him.

"I want to live like this with you forever."

She was happy.

It felt like her first love had been perfectly fulfilled.

But she already knew.

Their end.

What would happen when his memory returned.

So she ran away.

On the day he proposed.

***

She lived in hiding so that he could never find her again.

But why is he standing in front of her now?

"Did you think I wouldn't be able to find you? It was me who found you before, too."

His breath was hot as it touched her. Like that summer. <<less

Rumor has it that during their first meeting, Jiang Ruo was dressed in a cheap suit, standing in the hotel lobby asking people for an "overnight fee." After receiving the cash, he counted it twice, and his head lifted to meet Xi Yufeng’s gaze.... more>>

Across the revolving staircase, one of them stood with his hands in his pockets, looking down with averted eyes, while the other, with a hand full of money, looked up.

One watched indifferently, his coldness clearly showing disdain; the other smiled provocatively, thinking that no matter how high the branch, it was unattainable.

Rumor has it that at their second meeting, they ended up in bed together.

The next morning, only Jiang Ruo was left. He held his sore waist and dialed a phone number, gritting his teeth, “How long have you been hungry, Young Master Xi?”

Xi Yufeng remained calm, only asking, “How much?”

Rumor has it that later, Xi Yufeng kept Jiang Ruo, but the two were always at odds. Jiang Ruo even dared to give Xi Yufeng a cold shoulder in front of a room full of people over a bottle of wine given away.

Xi Yufeng, of course, wouldn’t tolerate his pet being disobedient. According to someone passing by the restroom, there was quite a commotion inside. When Jiang Ruo came out, his eyes were brimming with tears, looking like he had just been disciplined.

Rumor has it that the young master of the Xi family has a match-made fiancée, so Jiang Ruo’s audacity won’t last long.

Another rumor says that the Xi family is in an uproar because Xi Yufeng refused to get married.

For a minor celebrity.

Beyond the rumors, Xi Yufeng frowned, looking displeased yet helpless, and asked Jiang Ruo, “Are you done causing trouble?”

“No.”

“What do you want now?”

Jiang Ruo smiled brightly, “I want the last rumor to come true… Can it?”

/

Cold and aloof gong x Tempting shou

Age difference, from keeping to true love, non-typical reconciliation, bittersweet, melodramatic with twists. <<less

Princess Stella is the unwanted burden of her kingdom, cherished only for her pretty face. Oppressed in her homeland, she faces the grim prospect of being sold off as tribute the moment she comes of age. It is in this desperate moment that she encounters a stranger who changes her fate.... more>>

“I’m looking for something important. I need your help, Princess.”

The man who abducts her with this bizarre request is a Northerner, known for their exceptionally developed physiques. Worse yet, he is a man transforming into a monster due to an ancient curse passed down through his ancestors.

“Do you really think I can help break your curse?”

“Yes. Show a little kindness to a guy who’s turning into a monster in less than a year.”

Islay gives her three months to find the gem necessary to lift the curse tied to his blood. As time slips away, Stella, ignorant of the gem’s true nature, begins to feel a strange kinship with the man isolated from the world.

Until the prophecy reveals that it isn’t the gem, but her sacrifice that is needed to save him from becoming a monstrous beast. <<less

"Painful fate is still fate; love that brings wounds is still love."... more>>

"Some loves can be healed by time, others cannot—truly cannot."

"In his eyes, he saw a warmth that would never change, deeper than vows or passion."

"I resolve everything, leaving no regrets. Only by ending the past can new life begin."

This is Lin Ze’s story: his youth, his love, and his life in Chongqing’s Mountain City. <<less

Qu Dubian, a former celebrity who rose to fame through calculated "green tea" acting and fan voting in his past life, transmigrates into the body of a young prince in the Great Zhou Dynasty whose mother died early.... more>>

Not only does he have just 3 days left to live, but he's also bound to a [Disease Simulator] to extend his life.

There are three ways to increase lifespan:

1. Daily martial arts practice check-in, adding one day of life.

2. Experience diseases, write papers for the system, help the system archive and upgrade, adding three months of life.

3. Make friends, increase their favorability to 60, adding one year of life.

Qu Dubian understands one thing deeply: to gain favorability, helping in times of need is better than adding flowers to a brocade.

A small eunuch about to freeze to death? Save him!

The cheap emperor father, the neglected young master of the Minister's family, the bored imperial concubines in the harem, the only son of a marquis family, hostages from enemy countries...

Qu Dubian transforms into a filial(?) son/best friend/chat companion/playmate/soulmate, and the slowly increasing lifespan value makes him incredibly gratified.

The [Disease Simulator] is also a divine tool for avoiding the terrifying waves of succession struggles!

To exit the imperial power struggle, Qu Dubian stages a battlefield "accident," rescues his exiled elder sister (a royal princess) who was married, and fakes total disability—blindness and crippled martial prowess.

From now on, he can comfortably rest on these military achievements that can protect him for a lifetime, living peacefully.

This move is super profitable!

However—

The Eastern Depot's Chief gives a sinister look: "This one's life was saved by the young prince. Investigate for me, who exactly made a move on the battlefield!"

The newly crowned top scholar looks sickly: "I've schemed all my life, only for a wise ruler. If the wise ruler is in darkness, I'm unwilling to take office."

The young marquis, now the Northern Garrison General: "Imperial power has crushed to this extent, why does Your Highness still harbor kind thoughts?"

The adoptive mother who never cared about worldly affairs: "My son has suffered such a calamity, if this palace still turns a blind eye, how can I be called a mother?!"

The imperial concubines gather in Cining Palace, their resentful red-rimmed eyes leaving the emperor speechless.

In an instant, the princes are all on edge, schemes are churning in the capital, and people's hearts are in turmoil.

Qu Dubian, who only wants to live peacefully: "..."

Help, save me!!

#They all want me to ascend the throne, but I just want to live peacefully#

"Wild geese fly in cold beyond the pass, the winding melody crosses the border*.”

*pun for Qu Dubian (literal meaning

曲 (Qǔ) – Melody, tune

渡 (Dù) – To cross, to pass over

边 (Biān) – Border, edge) <<less

I'm definitely a villain.... more>>

But for some reason, people keep mistaking me for a dark hero. <<less

【Post-apocalyptic Survival + Romantic Daily Life + Single Female Lead】 No system, no reincarnation. ... more>>

After Jiang Yu became disabled, his greatest joy was watching the cute little pixel character on the screen pick up tr*sh. He even created numerous folders for it to collect.

But one day, the little character actually sent out a distress message: "The school flower girlfriend you’ve been feeding is about to starve to death!"

Opening the game named Apocalypse Survival Manual, he realized that the pixel character he had been feeding was actually a stunning real-life school flower.

It was a true apocalyptic world—zombie viruses, super tsunamis, earthquakes, extreme heat, and freezing cold, all happening in sequence.

Game prompt: "This disaster is 10% conceptual." Jiang Yu never expected that an actual apocalypse would occur in reality.

Using his calm mind and strategic planning, Jiang Yu helped his girlfriend survive crisis after crisis. At the same time, he prepared himself in reality, staying behind the scenes while dominating the battlefield.

Su Xianyue grew from a timid girl who knew nothing into a capable apocalypse survivor. She even learned how to kiss from books…

One midnight, Su Xianyue pressed a bloodstained gene serum against his neck, unbuttoning his shirt one by one:

"Now it’s my turn, dear Creator. My gene serum can heal your legs..."

Damn, his girlfriend turned out to be a hidden schemer… <<less

In a world where immortality and martial arts coexist, Qiao Mu can constantly come back to life.... more>>

Each time he is killed, he resurrects at the cost of getting older, but his martial arts skills also become deeper with age.

The more he dies, the older he gets, and the stronger he becomes. The more heroic his death, the stronger he becomes after resurrection.

So he finds different ways to court death, always seeking out danger.

The enemy is shocked to discover that just after defeating the young one, an old one has appeared, seemingly infinite in number.

A legend of an invincible immortal family starts to spread.

"The Qiao family is full of loyal and heroic individuals, generation after generation. They all detest evil and cherish righteousness, valuing honor over life, daring to lead the world!"

"After his son died on the battlefield, the father with white hair continues to go into battle. He is worthy of admiration and respect!"

"Once upon a time, the son protected me and died, so today I cannot simply watch his old father living a sad and lonely old age."

"The descendants of the Qiao family bravely entered the palace to assassinate the evil emperor, but failed and lost their lives. Is the emperor really so clueless? The mysterious thousand-year-old monster from the hidden Qiao family is about to appear!"

"Has the divine immortals and buddhas returned? But why do even those divine beings call the elders of the Qiao family "ancestors"? How many ancestors does the Qiao family have, and where did they come from?"

After countless deaths, Qiao Mu suddenly looked back and found himself to be an ancient ancestor of mankind, who had lived for millions of years and possessed immense power. <<less

“I have no intention of touching a woman. That applies even to my wife.”  ... more>>

Ryu Sung-woon, a man seeking a child through in vitro fertilization from his blind date partner. Instead, Su-hwa steps in for the woman who stormed out and offers him a contract marriage.  

“I’ll give birth to your child.”  

After five years, she reunites with her first love. But Sung-woon fails to recognize her—not even realizing she was the intruder who once climbed over the villa’s wall.  

However, on their wedding night, when she expects them to sleep in separate rooms, her husband climbs into her bed.  

“W-Why are you taking off your clothes?” 

"Then, do you prefer keeping them on, Ms. Song Su-hwa?"  

Sung-woon had even come out as a man who preferred men. He didn’t want to be with a woman, which was why he had insisted on in vitro fertilization. So why…?  

“What’s the problem? You said you’d bear my child. It was clearly stipulated in the prenuptial contract and notarized, wasn’t it?”  

Looking into his wife’s wide, startled eyes, Sung-woon smirked in satisfaction. The intruder who had once made him question his own s*xual orientation had walked right into his life.   

How could he have forgotten those dark, pebble-like eyes? He had imagined kissing her countless times.  

“I won’t let you slip away a second time.”  

It seems my preference has always been the same. Back then and now, it’s still you.   <<less

After returning from a trip, Xiang Er discovered strange things constantly happening around her.... more>>

On the damp walls of her rented apartment, mushrooms of bizarre colors and strange shapes sprouted;

Opening the refrigerator, an icy tentacle suddenly sprung out, clinging intimately to her cheek;

In the dark of night, a sticky, soft black shadow dripped mucus, plop plop, advancing across the ceiling, slowly entwining itself around her body…

Her dreams were gloomy and damp, mountains and rivers spinning, heaven and earth inverted.

Xiang Er awoke, covered in sweat, realizing…

She had been targeted by a “Cthulhu”(Evil God).

*

Xiang Er met a mysterious and beautiful woman.

She wore a red dress, her beauty breathtaking, making Xiang Er experience a feeling of infatuation she had never known before.

The woman took the initiative to move in with Xiang Er, helping her deal with troublesome matters, and in times of danger, risking herself so that Xiang Er could escape first.

Xiang Er finally fell deeply, deciding to tell her all her secrets, including the “Cthulhu”.

The woman in the red dress blinked slowly, curving her bright red lips and asking:

“So, do you like it?”

Xiang Er thought she was asking if she liked her, so she blushed, her eyes misty as she nodded.

The woman laughed, the corners of her mouth slowly widening, thick, dark red tent**les rising high behind her, swaying slowly and joyfully.

“I… like you too.”

*

The unnameable Cthulhu, casting its gaze from the endless crevices of time and space, saw Xiang Er’s pale face and dark, bewildered eyes.

From then on, Xiang Er was destined to become the Cthulhu’s plaything.

Unable to escape, eternally lost.

Content Tags: Thriller, Urban, Love at First Sight, Daily Life, Evil God(Cthulhu) <<less

On Wen Xiao's first day of transferring schools, he heard multiple versions of rumors about his new deskmate — like how he skipped class all the time, got into fights, and consistently scored exactly 60 points in every subject.... more>>

His homeroom teacher advised gently, "You're an excellent student. Don't let Chi Ye influence your studies."

His classmates looked at Wen Xiao with pity and warned, "You must keep your distance from Chi-ge!"

Chi Ye, who had personally witnessed Wen Xiao knock down several opponents with a discarded plastic pipe and a cold expression, questioned soulfully, "Who the hell is influencing who?" <<less

She fled into the forest, pregnant with her ex-husband’s child.... more>>

A life as the Grand Duchess, filled with countless misunderstandings and persecution—

For Larie, it had always felt like standing at the edge of a cliff.

“How old is the child?”

Two years had passed since she escaped the Grand Duke’s residence.

Her ex-husband had returned, now as the Emperor.

When he finally tracked her down and asked the question,

Larie swallowed dryly and lied.

“…He’s six months old now.”

The child, far from ordinary, looked nothing like a six-month-old.

She hoped he would believe the child wasn’t his.

Only then could Larie be truly free.

But his reply was cold.

“So, our child was born six months ago.”

Then, with a darker expression than before, he barked an order to his soldiers as if chewing out the words:

“Escort the Empress with the utmost respect.”

#HurtHeroine #RegretfulHero #Misunderstandings #Karma #Possessiveness/Obsession #PalaceRomance <<less

Qi Huaiqing had been cold-hearted and indifferent all her life, never seeing anyone as important or caring about anyone. She never expected that there would be someone who would share her joys and sorrows, and in the end, even sacrificed their life for her. Given a second chance at life, she only wanted to make amends for her guilt and keep her distance from him, ensuring he would live a long and fulfilling life.... more>>

Pei Jingchuan had a cinnabar mole in his heart, something that couldn’t be touched or disturbed. He had always been careful, hiding and keeping it to himself. Until one day, that person suddenly began to distance herself from him.

At first, Qi Huaiqing said to Pei Jingchuan, “Jingchuan, you need to learn to grow up on your own, live a good life, and then find someone you love to grow old together and have a house full of children.”

Later, a cold, slender chain was fastened around Qi Huaiqing’s delicate, fair ankle.

Pei Jingchuan’s dark eyes were filled with bitterness. <<less

Aina and Arisa are two twin sisters who are quite popular among the high school students, however, there are rumors that both hate men, although there is an exception…... more>>

There is a young man who stands out among the rest and is the exception to this rule, since it was he who rescued both sisters along with their mother from a fateful destiny.

Now, both sisters want to pour all their love and desire on him, while one spoils him with her big breasts, the other wants to be his faithful servant.

Thus begins the comedy-romantic/harem of these protagonists. <<less

In the imperial garden of jade tiles and red walls, the flowers have bloomed. A childish girl shyly confessed, “Jingxuan gege, I like you.”... more>>

Jingxuan indifferently retorted, “But I don’t like you!”

Years later, when they met again, the immature girl has become an elegant lady. He said to her affectionately this time, “Your husband will only be me, and I will not fail again.”

She stared at him with tears in her eyes and said, “You should have understood that I have already lost the courage to love you.”

Her affection had been so deep, yet he missed it in full bloom. Now that he’s persistent, she has already grown cold.

One step forward, two steps back. They are two people who never meet in between— they always miss each other. <<less

Monica Everett, a genius magician, was extremely shy and terrible at speaking in public.... more>>

To that end, she worked hard and mastered the art of countless magics, which she could use without chanting. After being chosen as one of the Seven Sages at the tender age of fifteen as the “Silent Witch,” she lived a quiet life in the forest.

However, two years have passed since then, and one day, Monica received an order.

And it was to secretly protect the second prince to the academy undetected.

In order to protect the prince, Monica must infiltrate a glamorous school for the children of noble families.

“I don’t wanna do this… I’m scared… Ugh… My stomach is aching…”

…said the girl whimpering. <<less

Yu Ting is the "Star of Hope" of the Zerg race, but this rebellious and brutal version of the Star of Hope suddenly transmigrated to an interstellar world in a parallel universe.... more>>

This new world is similar to his original one, except the Zerg-like creatures here aren't called zergs—they are called humans. Moreover, there is no division between male and female zergs. Instead, the inhabitants are classified into three genders: Alpha, Beta, and Omega.

After transmigrating into this world, Yu Ting gets caught up in the conflict between zergs and humans.

Looking at the giant, armored creature before him, Yu Ting fell into deep thought: "Is this... a zerg?"

The zergs in this universe have evolved along a completely different path from those in Yu Ting's original universe. Meanwhile, the humans of this world have convergently evolved into a form similar to Yu Ting's race. As a result, Yu Ting in this world seems more like...

"An Omega?" the injured young general stared at the person before him in astonishment.

Domesticated-turned-wild Male Zerg Gong x Captured, Wounded Victim Shou

This is actually a proper story! I don't know how to write summaries, so bear with me.

Reading Guide:

Personal world-building aplenty! Everything serves the plot!

Male zerg pheromone suppression is TOP-notch.

The inspiration for this story was my thirst for Alpha physiques. No overanalyzing—it’s pure lust-driven fun.

The cover was drawn by myself, so there’s no copyright infringement (not replacing it—I can't afford to commission one).

Feel free to point out any logical or factual mistakes.

Writing style is amateurish. Logic is dog-feeding.

Content tags: Qiangqiang, fantasy space, love, interstellar, zerg, drama

One sentence introduction: I'm not your wife—you’re my wife.

Purpose: Live a good life. We all have a bright future. <<less

A web novel writer transmigrated into the body of a soon-to-be-married, soon-to-be-killed groom of a Murim Dating Sim.... more>>

To live, he must escape. <<less

After clearing the [Last Dungeon], Lee Danwoo died. The sword pierced his throat, and the ceiling collapsed, leaving no one alive.... more>>

But he opened his eyes again and returned to before the arrival of the [End].

In the first attempt to conquer the [Last Dungeon], Cha Woowon died and Lee Danwoo managed to escape alone… What did he wish for?

“Are you okay? You’re covered in cold sweat.”

The young Cha Woowon, who didn’t know Lee Danwoo, spoke. Lee Danwoo nodded weakly.

“You’re crying.”

‘I know.’

He had plenty of regrets.

The most regrettable thing was before it all began,

Lee Danwoo returned.

* * *

“A monster is about to trample thirty people in front of us. If you intervene, you’ll die, but they can survive. What will you do?”

Without hesitation, Cha Woowon answered Lee Danwoo’s question.

“Stopping it seems like the right judgment.”

‘This guy is a good bastard…’

More urgent than strategy or anything else, there was a pressing issue.

Why did Cha Woowon die in the [Last Dungeon]?

Without a doubt, it was his good personality that was the problem.

This time, Lee Danwoo would save him.

By tearing apart his righteous human nature. <<less

“I thought nothing would go wrong after visiting just one city…….”... more>>

Esther, accompanying her father who had joined a merchant caravan at a trader’s request, found herself crossing the desert when they were ambushed by a band of thieves.

Amid the wails of survivors and the groans of the dying,

Esther hid alone in a carriage filled with worthless items and managed to survive.

She prayed fervently to God that she wouldn’t be discovered,

but all her hopes were shattered by the voice of a man that followed.

“There’s always a little rat hiding in a place like this.”

God had turned a deaf ear to her prayers. <<less

[ 𝚀𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝟷: 𝙰𝚙𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚒𝚣𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜. (𝟶/𝟹) ] ... more>>

(★𝚃𝙸𝙿: 𝙰 𝚜𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝚝𝚒𝚙 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚘’𝚜 𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚙𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚎𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎!★)

*𝙷𝚘𝚠 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚐𝚒𝚏𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚖 𝚋𝚞𝚗 𝚊𝚜 𝚊 𝚐𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚙𝚞𝚛𝚎-𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗 𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚊 𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚏?

“I’m sorry. For everything I’ve done until now, I sincerely apologize.”

I was supposed to be dead.

But overnight, I found myself reincarnated as the villain Min Yu-un in a novel.

To finally end this life, I must apologize and earn forgiveness as Min Yu-un.

But why?

The main love interest is desperate to stay by my side.

The second lead wants to be more than just friends.

And the protagonist clings to me, blaming himself for everything.

Please, just leave me alone!

All you need to do is forgive me! <<less

“Do you remember, Luize? The moment you interfere with my private life, this marriage is over. You’re the one who accepted that condition.”... more>>

It was about three years of their marriage. One day, when she was tired of her husband, who was constantly cheating on her, her husband told her to bring in a lover.

As he said, she visited the most famous gigolo in the back alley to get him as her lover.

“So, are you going to accept it?

“Yes. Gladly.”

Once removed from his mask, the gigolo has a familiar face.

Why is the Grand Duke here?

* * *

“So, have you thought about it carefully?”

“Yes. As expected, I think it’s right for us to divorce.”

“Even so, it’s only last for a moment. Just wait a moment. I will come and get you back.”

“There’s no need for that.”

“Huh?”

At that moment, the door opened.

“Lady Luize, I came to pick you up.”

Edward whispered in Luize’s ear and looked at Reiad. The moment the two people’s eyes met, Edward curled up the corner of his mouth.

“Take care, Reiad.” <<less

Just four years ago, Rustica Genas was the most gifted knight in the Caleta Empire and one of the emperor’s most trusted servants. But after challenging his will one too many times, all of her fame, glory, and power were stripped from her. Then what can poor Rustica do but shamefully fade into obscurity? Well, when the rival empire’s ruler sets his sights on winning her heart and freedom, she might have a chance to reclaim more than just her reputation. What could be waiting for her just beyond the Great Barrier?... more>>

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She retired at the age of twenty-one, having lost everything.

Her swordsmanship, her magic, and even her physical strength disappeared without explanation. Rustica Genas is a former genius knight who fled the Caleta Empire to live a quiet life in the countryside, away from the ridicule and finger-pointing.

Until one day, she spots an impossibly handsome man in a local tavern, and in her drunken stupor, she does something she shouldn’t have done.

“If you take someone’s first time you’re responsible for it for the rest of your life.”

He had a great face and body, but not a very good head.

“Do you really think you lost all your powers for no reason?”

The man in front of her was the Emperor of a neighboring country. He smirked, as if he knew what he was talking about.

“By the way, are you sure you don’t remember me? We’ve met before.”

Where have Rue’s memories and powers gone? And how long is this man going to keep chasing her? Either way, it was clear that her idea of a one-night stand followed by a clean break had now gone completely out the window. <<less

“As a fine arts student, you must know the male body well.”... more>>

With a low mocking tone, the croquis book fell to the floor. His intense eyes bore into the woman in front of him. Her slender face turned pale like a blank canvas, then flushed red again.

"What do you mean…"

"Ms. Song Seorin, you don't have the money to pay off your debt, right?"

Unlike the frozen Seorin, Taejeong slowly examined her trembling face.

His pale-colored eyes flickered like a candle in the wind. His slightly pouted lips, which could easily be gripped with one hand, and his chin both vibrated incessantly.

“So let’s do this, then.”

Taejeong, who had let out a brief laugh at the absurdity, lifted the bottle again. Even as he poured into the glass, his cynical gaze never left Song Seorin.

“Until the debt’s all paid off, either your legs day and night in front of pig bstards old enough to be your father—”

This time, her neat front teeth bit down on her lower lip. She looked as if, with the slightest touch, she would burst into tears like a balloon pricked by a needle. He found her peach-tinted face oddly pleasing.

A large hand, knuckles thick with bone, picked up the glass. Taejeong pressed the cold glass to his straight lips and parted them slightly. The cruelty he had hidden behind his ridge-like smile surged along the prominent line of his Adam’s apple.

“Or crawl under me.”

He wanted to leave his footprints on the woman as pure as newly fallen snow. <<less