진홍색 그림자 | Crimson Shadows (bbangsaz) [COMPLETE!]

IV Echoes of the Past

The thrill of the kill lingered in Minji's veins, but it was a fleeting high, soon overshadowed by the weight of her actions. She sat in her apartment, the dim light casting shadows on the walls as she replayed the night's events in her mind. The sound of Heeseung's final breaths echoed in her ears, a haunting reminder of what she had become.

Despite the satisfaction of avenging Hanni, Minji felt a growing unease. The world outside her window seemed darker, the shadows creeping closer, threatening to engulf her. She glanced at the newspaper spread across her table, the headline screaming about the murder of Lee Heeseung. The police were baffled, but Minji knew they were getting closer.

She had left no trace behind, but the fear gnawed at her. The thought of being caught sent shivers down her spine. Every siren that echoed through the streets felt like a warning, every knock on the door a potential harbinger of doom.

As Minji sat in silence, the memories of her time with Hanni flooded her mind. The laughter, the warmth, the way Hanni had made her feel alive. It was a stark contrast to the cold, empty feeling that now filled Hanni's heart. She had sacrificed so much in pursuit of vengeance, but at what cost?

The darkness wrapped around her like a shroud, suffocating and heavy. Minji picked up the locket, her fingers brushing over the photograph of Hanni. "I'm doing this for you," she whispered, but the words felt hollow. The love that had once driven her now felt like a burden, a chain that bound her to the past.

Determined to regain control, Minji resolved to take on her next target, a man named Choi Yeonjun, a wealthy entrepreneur who had used his power to exploit the weak. Minji had studied him carefully, and she was ready to strike again. The thought of taking another life sent a rush of adrenaline coursing through her veins, momentarily drowning out the fear.

But deep down, she knew that with each kill, she was losing a piece of herself. The line between justice and vengeance blurred, and the darkness began to seep into her soul.

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