Once, there had been laughter. Warmth. Togetherness. Friends. The time at the orphanage had been taxing, and tears rolled in many nights when yet another family left without bringing Seonghwa along. But he made the best of it. Laughed with the other kids and the helpers around the house. He knew he owed them every happy moment of his youth. Until he had to leave. It's cold now. Everything is cold now. Seonghwa is a nobody. A lone soul forgotten on dingy streets, with only the frigid concrete to curl up against. He is lost. But then a helping hand stretches out from the darkness to give him new life.

SEQUEL to {Garden of Fallen Angels} Though a thousand miles Or a single step Begin the journey to truth What once was lost Can again be found By those who are prepared to lose

a fallen soul lost in an unknown place empty of love and care a kind heart finding the broken pieces of others and repairing them from despair

Seonghwa, a ruthless leader of a criminal organization, finds himself drawn to Hongjoong, the stubborn owner of a small cafe. As Seonghwa's organization faces mounting challenges, he becomes increasingly intrigued by Hongjoong's fierce spirit and unwavering determination. But can their relationship blossom amidst the danger and chaos that surrounds them?

Hongjoong found a diary at the train station. He took it home and tried his best to find their owner, only to get a little too into their story. ▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■ 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 1 His plea for help Includes diary passages and diary passages only. But they'll meet don't worry. To be honest there isn't much Seongjoong, just because it's a diary based story, but trust the process. Once I release the second book, your Seongjoong hearts will be fulfilled, pinky promise. This is just to get a firm grasp on Seonghwa's demons so don't skip it plz. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁: 24 June 2023 𝗘𝗻𝗱: 23 August 2023 I already finished writing this so I'll release a chapter everyday. It's very short chapters. ▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■ 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 2 You're the reason the sun sets and the moon rises (I know the moon doesn't rise it's always there, but just ignore that) Hongjoong is a psychotherapist - yep I gave him a great job - and offers to help Seonghwa out of his black void, not knowing about Seonghwa's feelings. 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: 1 September 2023 ▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■▤■ 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: suicidal thoughts, depression, abduction, depictions of severe torture. ••• I do not own Ateez, only the story. Nothing inside this story is real so don't take it seriously plz.

- Royal !¡ au - ❝ Haven't changed a bit, have you? Still pretending to be untouchable. ❞ - ❝ You're hardly worth my attention, Hongjoong. ❞ Ended : 28/01/24

INSPIRED BY GOT7. hongjoong and seonghwa have always been close-but hongjoong never realized just how deep seonghwa's feelings ran. before graduation, seonghwa has to leave for an opportunity with little chance of returning. it's only in his absence that hongjoong finds a series of unfinished love letters-tear-stained, ink-smudged words full of emotions seonghwa was too afraid to express. as hongjoong reads, he realizes how blind he's been to seonghwa's love. desperate to make things right, hongjoong begs seonghwa to return, but as time passes, he realizes the truth: seonghwa is the only one who truly understands him, and he can't wait any longer. WILL CONTAIN FLUFF WITH CURSING & KISS/MAKEOUT SCENES. ✩ primary ship: seongjoong ✩ side ship: woosan started: 27th Jan 2025 ended: 8th Feb 2025 ‼ EVERYTHING IS FICTIONAL AND DOES NOT INVOLVE THE MEMBERS IN REAL LIFE. IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH BXB KINDLY DO NOT READ ‼ ✮⋆˙ranks: #1 in seonghwa #1 in woosan #3 in hongjoong #4 in ateez

[COMPLETED] pirate captain kim hongjoong needs neptune's trident to control the seas. he steals the song of the unpredictable siren park seonghwa, forcing an uneasy alliance. as secrets about the trident unfold, their quest could cost them what they treasure most, potentially tearing them apart forever. - ateez!pirateau - main pairing: seongjoong side pairings are main ships (yungi, jongsang, woosan) multiple povs

Seonghwa finds himself living a life he once thought was lost: a future with Hongjoong. Months have passed since their escape from Silverport, and life aboard The Black Siren has settled into a simple rhythm, with Seonghwa slowly healing and establishing his place among the crew. Though haunted by past, each day is a step forward with Hongjoong by his side, their relationship deepening as they explore uncharted waters and new territories.

[Completed] Seonghwa escapes his royal life and seeks refuge aboard The Black Siren, a notorious pirate ship led by Captain Hongjoong. Disguised as a commoner, Seonghwa navigates the dangers of the sea while hiding his true identity. As he bonds with Hongjoong and the crew, a thrilling adventure unfolds, revealing secrets, testing loyalties, and sparking an undeniable connection that could change their fates forever. [ if you enjoyed this, read NEW HORIZONS - a follow up story ]