진홍색 그림자 | Crimson Shadows (bbangsaz)

II A Memory of Love

The moon hung low in the sky, casting a silvery glow over Minji's modest apartment. She sat on the edge of her bed, clutching the worn locket that had belonged to Hanni. Inside was a tiny photograph of them together, frozen in a moment of joy. Minji's fingers traced the delicate chain, and tears threatened to spill over. The ache of Hanni's absence was a constant companion, a wound that refused to heal.

Their love had been a beacon of light in a world filled with darkness. Minji remembered the first time they met—a chance encounter at the local library. Hanni had been immersed in a book, her ebony hair cascading over her shoulders, when Minji had stumbled upon her. Their eyes met, and Minji felt an instant connection, a magnetic pull that drew her closer.

Days turned into weeks, and their bond blossomed. They shared secrets, dreams, and a love that felt invincible. But the world had conspired against them, and Minji had watched in horror as Hanni's life was extinguished. The pain of that loss ignited a fire within Minji, a hunger for revenge that consumed her every thought.

As she sat in the darkness, Minji swore to honor Hanni's memory by continuing her mission. Each life she took was a step closer to avenging the love that had been stolen from her. She could almost hear Hanni's voice in her mind, urging her to fight, to make the world pay for its cruelty.

With newfound resolve, Minji stood and moved to the window. The city lay before her, a sprawling maze of lights and shadows. Somewhere out there, the people who had wronged Hanni walked free, oblivious to the reckoning that awaited them. Minji felt a rush of adrenaline coursing through her veins. She was The Night Stalker, and the hunt was far from over.

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