"Sometimes, the brightest lights come from those who have faced the darkest shadows." ****** JL has always been the sunshine in everyone's life-his smile infectious, his laughter like music, and his optimism a force strong enough to melt even the coldest of hearts. To his friends, he was more than just a friend; he was a safe space, the one who made everything feel a little brighter. But one fateful day changes everything. JL becomes the victim of an unprovoked attack that leaves him emotionally and physically scarred. The light he once radiated so freely dims, leaving his friends heartbroken and determined to bring him back to the person they know and love. As they rally together to uncover the truth behind the attack, they discover hidden secrets, not just about the incident but about themselves and the world they thought they knew. Along the way, they learn what it truly means to protect someone they love-and how even the smallest flicker of hope can lead to healing. ****** This is a work of fiction. The places, events and incidents in this story are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Trigger Warning: This story contains content that might be troubling to some readers, including, but not limited to, depictions of and references to Graphic violence, PTSD, Vivid nightmare imagery. Read at your own risk.

Porsche Kittisawat never got to enjoy the 'gay side' of his sexuality. He was never anyone's type. Too lanky, too strong, too masculine. Until a guy named Kinn Theerapanyakun came to Yok's bar and propositioned him to be his 'date' for an auction. One night. 50,000 Baht. Playing pretend lovers. Easy right? Wrong. Porsche knows that playing with this man would get his fractured heart tangled in a web of mystery, pain, and possible love. Kinn never had someone that was all for him; living as a mafia boss made relationships too complicated, too messy. That was till he met Porsche and all he wanted to do was free fall into the honey trap of those eyes. Trapped in Kismet, or Destiny together starts with one-night. Will they make it or will it unravel before it's begun?

Tired of the draining existence that was being the mafia head, Kinn Theerapanyakul wanted to unwind with a fruitless endeavor filled with sex, a couple of boy toys, and forget his woes; except reality steps in the form of his father's blaring expectations to 'settle down'. Even with a consistent boyfriend, it was all about appearances and not his actual happiness, Kinn wanted to rebel against that idea. To do something different and for himself for once, he is conflicted. Unwinding with Tankhun as his brother watches a new show, 'Dragon Blues', a mafia/crime drama, Kinn can't help but see similarities in himself and the main character; however, he comes to a moment of enlightenment at the second lead, named 'Porsche' and played by renowned actor Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat. The beauty, the breathtaking performance, and just what he needs to fool his father and keep his heart safe. A golden nightingale he wants to keep caged; except, he might find himself becoming the emperor who is dependent on the little song bird's friendship, love and attention instead. (Mafia Kinn x Actor Apo - Crossover Fic AU)