Chapter -1

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A dense jungle in Daegu looms around Byung-ho and Chae-Won, a young couple on a backpacked adventure... Moonlight barely penetrated the thick canopy, casting eerie shadows on twisted trees and tangled vines… Their flashlight beamed cut through the darkness as they pressed onward… Suddenly, a chilling wind rustles the leaves, and distant, eerie whispers seem to fill the air…

 Moonlight barely penetrated the thick canopy, casting eerie shadows on twisted trees and tangled vines… Their flashlight beamed cut through the darkness as they pressed onward… Suddenly, a chilling wind rustles the leaves, and distant, eerie whis...

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Chae-Won gulped and held her boyfriend’s upper arm “Did you hear that? Those whispers?” but the guy dismissed the question saying “It's probably just the wind playing tricks on us... Keep moving…” As they walked deeper into the jungle, the path became increasingly overgrown and difficult to navigate… Panic began to creep into their voices…

Before they could move forward, Chase-Won’s leg got stuck over nothing… “Babe… I can’t move… My leg… someone is holding it” she uttered everything being scared to life… A cold sweat ran down the forehead of Byung-ho… 

Chase-Won struggled to break free... Desperation sets in as they realize the direness of their situation… The raven haired male walked closer to his girlfriend, trying his best to help but within a second, he was flying in the air… crashing against the tree… “BYUNG-HO” That was the last scream heard in the jungle before everything went black for the couple…

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A glamorous penthouse high above the city is adorned with sparkling chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing a breathtaking urban skyline, and an expansive terrace. This is the backdrop for a sophisticated ‘BUSINESS PARTY’ or that is what Jimin wants to call it because there is no way this party is for his birthday…

The room was alive with the hum of conversation, clinking glasses, and soft jazz music from a live band... The atmosphere exudes elegance and success… Well-dressed business professionals, men in tailored suits and women in stylish dresses, mingle and network… They are exchanging business cards and engaging in animated discussions about the latest industry trends…

On the other hand, the birthday boy who just turned 29 is watching his husband being friendly and talking to others like he doesn’t even exist… “Happy fucking 29th birthday to you Jung Jimin… this is what you deserve” He groaned because of the headache and walked towards his husband… “Seokie… Can we go home?”

"But babe the party just started..." Saying that he took his husband towards the bar and picked two classes of champagne  "Let's enjoy it as much as we can" Jimin was about to reply when he spotted one of his most important clients entering the party... He pecked Jimin's lips while passing the glass to him and walked away to greet them… The younger male clenched his fist, trying his best to control the anger... "WATER... GIVE ME WATER" He yelled over the music at the waiter behind the counter... once the glass of cold liquid was given to him... Jimin took a white color bottle from his pocket before dropping 5-6 tablets on his palm... he gulped them down with a water and sighed... Everything around him was getting on his nerves... Jimin wants to go home and sleep because he haven't had a good sleep in a while... the younger male once again approached his husband and this time he pulled Hoseok away from others "Jimin... what are you doing?" the older male sternly questioned making the said male stop "I want to go home... Is it too much for you to understand? or these clients of yours are more important than me?"

"Aein,Baby it's not like that but try to understand... This entire party cost me a lot I can't let it get wasted like that... Beside if we leave right now It will affect my business relations with others do you want me to go through that?" Hoseok looked at his husband with pleading eyes hoping he will understand "Fine... enjoy your party and maintain your so-called business relations and let your wedding life get ruined" Jimin pushed Hoseok away before speed walking towards his car... the older male wanted to follow but the client walked closer to him and took him inside...

Jimin was speed driving with a reckless determination in his eyes, aggressively swerved in and out of lanes, narrowly missing other cars. His engine roars, and the tires screech as he accelerates... Jimin paid no heed to the honking horns and shouts from other drivers... He darted through red lights, forcing other vehicles to slam on their brakes to avoid collisions... His actions are nothing short of dangerous... Suddenly, a voice called his name 'Jimin~' he looked on his left but the mare distraction caused his car to bump into another before flying high in the sky…



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