It's always in the same place in the world, but never the same name or the same face. That doesn't matter though. Because Seokmin always knows. He always knows once he's looked into the eyes of his reincarnated soulmate once more... because he's done it several other times before in their past lives. Seokmin didn't know if it was a curse or a blessing - being able to remember his past lives but each time he finds his soulmate in his new life, he sees the blessing in it. The curse? Once he finds his reincarnated soulmate, he only has three chances to make physical contact once they look into each other's eyes once more. If he fails, the punishment is worse than death. The reincarnation cycle will be broken and Seokmin will lose the memories of his past lives and forget the face of his current soulmate... forever. Seokmin has done it many times before. And now, looking into Joshua's eyes, his reincarnated soulmate, he knows he'll do it again. ...Or will he.

#The Gilt Trip Trilogy Book 1: Crimes, Confessions, and a Hostage in my Basement Synopsis You've heard this story before. Some poor, soft-eyed civilian gets kidnapped by an unhinged mafia boss with trust issues and a six-pack. Yawn. But what happens when the civilian does the kidnapping instead? Hong Joshua is twenty-seven, painfully average, and a legal advisor who's barely qualified to negotiate his phone bill-let alone a hostage situation. And yet, somehow, he ends up with Lee Seokmin-the CEO of Corvex Group, the underworld's worst-kept secret and walking human crime syndicate-tied to a rusty chair in his basement. Joshua isn't quite sure how he got here. One minute, he's having a very delicious sandwich at a restaurant. The next, there's a bound and gagged mafia boss in his basement, tied to a chair that's older than his career. Oops. Now comes the real problem: what the hell do you do with a mafia kingpin in your basement? Feed him snacks? Call the cops? Negotiate like you actually have leverage? Try not to get murdered? Welcome to the world's worst kidnapping-no ransom, no escape plan, and absolutely no clue what happens next.

College sophomore Joshua has never been kissed--until the night he goes into heat. Chances Series #1

Seoksoo just shifted to new apartment, Joshua liked it.. seokmin too, until he doesn't... 26.3.25-17.5.25

When he finally gains the courage to confesses to his unrequited love... Only for the confession to find the wrong person. The following story contains adult themes such as explicit sexual activity and sex under false pretenses. Reader discretion is advised.

When a feared assassin who works alone is assigned his next hit... Only to get more than he anticipated. The following story contains dark, adult themes such as murder, torture, kidnapping, abuse and explicit sexual activity. Reader discretion is advised.

When a heartless mechanic who likes to be alone meets him... The sunshine with a heart condition. The following story contains adults themes such as explicit sexual activity. Reader discretion is advised.

Chaos and destruction. Two things Lee Seokmin despised more than anything. He thrived on control, on order, on things falling exactly into place. But everything unraveled the moment he laid eyes on him-his new husband. The brother of the man who was supposed to marry him. Joshua. "I know you hate pineapple, so I made sure to eat a lot. Imagine if we kissed right now... You might die," Joshua's voice was sweet, but the mischief in his eyes was undeniable as he leaned closer, his smirk dangerous. Seokmin's jaw tightened. No one could hear them, not their bickering, not their hate, and most importantly, not the way Seokmin's dead heart seemed to stir back to life. He hated chaos, but Joshua was chaos. And now, he was stuck with him. How was he supposed to navigate a life of perfect control with a husband who thrived on disorder? Would they ruin each other? Or was falling together inevitable?

❝Always the singer, never the groom.❞ -- seoksoo fanfic; a short story