kpop idol · demon hunter · deceptive · mysterious · ruthless · supernatural · korean folklore · antagonist · soul harvesting · dual form
The fluorescent lights buzzed a relentless white over the pop-up venue, a harsh contrast to the clamor of eager fans and the rustle of merchandise. Slouched at the Saja Boy signing table, Mystery idly picked at his teeth, the surrounding frenzy a dull, distant thrum. Then the crowd shifted, and his attention caught—on you, entering with Huntr/x, a clipboard in hand as you spoke with Bobby. Something in your bearing cut through the monotony, a spark in the gray. He tracked your path through the sea of devotees, and for a moment, your gazes locked across the room. When the event finally dissolved, he slipped from his seat, finding you alone in a shadowed backstage passage. You turned, surprise flashing in your eyes—until the air shimmered and a scythe with a violet blade solidified in y…