In the Blink of Prose

Past, Present, Future

An au prompt where a handsome, young stranger moves to a small town where Jihyo lives. All the single women flocked and were desperate to impress him.

Jihyo wasn't interested and would rather spend her time swooning at fictional men instead. She works at the local library and wastes her time reading classic books.

A day passed. Daniel, the newcomer, visits the local library. Jihyo was surprised when she saw him in the corner where old journals and historical books were found.

"Hello, may I ask what books are you trying to find?" Jihyo asked. she couldn't help it! It was very rare for a man her age intrigued with books. Men her age were mostly interested in sports, horses, and other things they usually do. The man in front of her smiled widely.

"I am just looking over these old books," he replied. "The name's Daniel. Daniel Kang." he extended his hand and Jihyo shyly accepted.

"My name is Jihyo Park."

Since then, Daniel has frequently visited the library, and the two bonded over their love of books. Jihyo found herself falling for him. He loved books, was understanding, and was very charming. He was a dream come true, like a fictional man she swoons came out of a book.

Sadly, Daniel only stayed there for vacation and eventually left after two months of staying in town. Jihyo was devastated, especially when she didn't get the chance to tell him her feelings.

Days after he left, she stayed in the library. While cleaning out the books on the counter, she saw one of the books Daniel had been reading. It was the town's history. She eyed a leaf that was used as a bookmark, so she opened where it was and her eyes widened. She was shocked to see a picture of the town's founders and saw someone identical to Daniel.

The eyes, nose, lips, hairstyle, and even his dimples— it was all identical. Even the name is written below.

"Daniel Kang... who exactly are you?"