Kalopsia (n.) the delusion of things being more beautiful than they really are Synopsis If someone asked Jeonghan to sum up his life, he'd laugh bittery and describe it in one single word--a mess. A twisted, grinding mess of piling bills, soul-crushing job hours, dead-end classes and a father who leeched off every scrap of dignity from him. He wasn't particularly proud of how he'd end up in the underground rings of hell, but at least it meant he could keep a roof over his head. Seokmin was a fire incarnate--young, relentless and barrelling towards the top with a cheeky grin and fists on fire. He was a rising star--a name both adored and loathed in the stinking cages. And he had an eye for Jeonghan. But so did Seungcheol--Seokmin's rival, hungry, sharp, and dangerous in every sense. He was drawn to Jeonghan in a way that left bruises deeper than any fight. For Jeonghan, these fights were survival--a bloody ticket out of debt and misery. For Seokmin, these fights were his passion--a future he'd burn for. For Seungcheol, these fights were a weapon--a way to dominate and claim. And when their paths collided, Jeonghan knew one of them was going to end up buried under the cages' unforgiving, blood-stained floors. He just prayed it wasn't him.

In a kingdom divided by secrets and betrayal, Prince Jeonghan, a visionary heir burdened by expectations, and Prince Seungcheol, a warrior bound by honor, are caught in a delicate dance of love and power. As their hearts ignite amidst the shadows of war, forbidden feelings threaten to unravel the fragile balance of their kingdom. When whispers of a brewing rebellion reach the castle gates, Jeonghan and Seungcheol must confront not only the enemies outside but the storm within themselves. With loyalties tested and boundaries blurred, can they navigate the treacherous path between love and duty? Or will the crown they fight to protect become their greatest downfall? In a world where power reigns supreme, how far will they go to protect what truly matters?

Wonwoo, an alpha who never believed in shallow bonds, longs for something deeper-a soulmate. When a new omega arrives on campus, he finds himself drawn in ways he can't ignore. But fate takes an unexpected turn, intertwining his path with another alpha, Kim Mingyu, whose presence will challenge everything he thought he wanted-and everything he thought he knew about love.

Vernon: He's used to seeing through the masks of the world-but one scent, sweet and sharp like tangerine, makes him stop. For the first time, he wants something he can't have. Kwan: Invisible. Untouched. Unwanted. Until a presence enters his quiet life, warm and impossible to ignore. Suddenly, being seen feels...dangerous, and thrilling.

Jeonghan has always lived life on his own terms-spoiled, mischievous, and used to getting what he wants. As the beloved Heir of Yoons, he thrives in the nightlife, surrounded by luxury, attention, and the unwavering support of his equally chaotic friends. Seungcheol is disciplined, composed, and strictly business. He doesn't have time for distractions, let alone a spoiled brat like Jeonghan, who seems to enjoy testing his limits. As their worlds collide, Jeonghan finds himself drawn to the man who refuses to bend to his whims, while Seungcheol struggles to resist the undeniable pull of the one person who manages to turn his world upside down. All written in this book are purely fictional. They're not true or whatsoever and in case there's something that's matched or related in Seventeen in real life, it's purely coincidence or something I add to make the story more realistic. Plagiarism is a crime! I know I'm not a professional writer but please don't copy my work. I worked hard for this>.< Thank you so much! Enjoy reading caratduel~

Mingyu was no ordinary kid. He was the eternal beauty, the admirable athlete, the beauty with brain and the campus crush who owns a heart of gold. There was no single soul in the campus who don't know the existence of Kim Mingyu. Even the teachers adore him a lot because of his outstanding manner and reputation. And of course, being popular and good looking he was, anyone can tell that he was famous around girls. There is no need to investigate, anyone can predict, all the girls in the campus may have fallen for him at least once in their lifetime. To not feel any romantic feeling towards Kim Mingyu as a girl is such an obvious lie and everyone seems to be agree on that. With his gorgeous classmate by his side, the duo seems to be a perfect match for each other. Choi Tzuyu, the beauty queen that success to capture many hearts was indeed in love with his dear best friends, and by the help and support from the school shipper, she was able to confess her love and date the Kim perfect Mingyu effortlessly because apparantely they both share the same feeling. Everything goes smoothly as there was no single opposition towards the couple throughout the year. Everyone love seeing them together and was expecting for them to be together forever. But, what happen if a transferred bad boy comes to the class and start harassing the mysterious kid who always seem to be in his own world? Will Mingyu finally notice the kid with the total opposite characteristic of him who everyone seem to despise and ignore?

Seokmin Lee, a rich, hot, and straight-A student, is dragged by his friends to get wasted as a celebration for accomplishing another year of University. What if Seokmin flings off with a pretty guy who was none other than his Professor?

PREYS OF THE FOREST: Book 2 𝐋𝐄𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐎𝐊𝐌𝐈𝐍 𝐗 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐉𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐎 Lee Seokmin, a country-famous lawyer is a no fuck-ups kind of guy. His life thrives on spotlessness and meticulous perfection. His overly rehearsed routine, he won't let anyone crumble. Well...𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣'𝙩 let anyone crumble, until 𝙝𝙚 came to his world. It was a ridiculous case. He'd befriend the target, grab his attention and ruin his life. Simple, right? Wrong. Seokmin grabbed his attention in the most wrong areas possible, the worst imaginable places. Every word, every touch, every lingering message reminded him of what position they were in. A position not to go further than lawyer and target. He messed with his mind, body, routine and thoughts in Seokmin's most carefully guarded spots. And he wasn't sure he wanted that gone; if anything, he wanted it claimed all to himself. ✦ Joshua Hong (or Hong Jisoo) was a pretty inspirational scientist or doctor, however you regarded him as, he'd accept any. Known for his sweetheart-nature and intense devotion to work, being his type of person came with a thousand benefits, and a million more problems. Accused of working with 'illegal' drugs, what happens when he oh-so-conveniently finds a lawyer right after his career's potential downfall? Enter Seokmin, a man Joshua never expected-Seokmin isn't just any lawyer, he's the one who could destroy Joshua's career. Yet, as their paths cross, Seokmin's presence becomes more than just a threat-it becomes personal. Seokmin may be the one to bring Joshua down, but is he also the one to take him to the edge of something that could ruin them both? Seokmin was like a bear: all sweet and cuddly, until you scratched it too hard. And Joshua wanted to figure out just how deep he could scratch until the calm façade was gone. ⋆｡‧˚ʚ🧸ranks: #1 in leeseokmin #1 in hongjisoo #1 in seventeendk #2 in seventeenjoshua

Some games are played for fun. Some for revenge. And some? Some ruin you completely. A university AU where Jeonghan and Seungcheol are enemies in a game of pride, power, and desire. The only question is-who breaks first? Soccer player Seungcheol and Basketball player Jeonghan.