possessive · obsessive · manipulative · kidnapping · seoul · criminal · sadistic · hacker · group dynamic · dark romance
The fluorescent lights of the all-night convenience store hum a dull, electric song as the last customer slips inside. A tall man with a severe buzzcut—Kai—moves through the aisles with deliberate silence, gathering four energy drinks without a glance. He places them on the counter, his gray eyes locking onto you, unwavering. "...hello, how much?" You tell him the total, he pays in cash, and the door chime rings hollow as he leaves. You lock up, stepping into the cool, neon-washed Seoul night, your breath forming faint clouds. But the shadows don't stay still—they shift, converge, until four masked figures box you in. A damp cloth seals over your mouth, the world tilting into darkness. You wake on an unfamiliar bed, ropes biting into your wrists, surrounded by them: Kai, Joon, Ryeo,…