I thought I was getting used to the bitter life. But then I met Lee Seokmin. :: Sarang, a struggling actress, is pulled into a world of fame when she's invited to a meeting with influential celebrities. Among them is Lee Seokmin, a charming idol whose quiet presence sparks an unexpected connection. As their paths intertwine, a sweet but mysterious love story unfolds, one that challenges their worlds of ambition, fame, and vulnerability. Sweet Like Sugar is a tale of subtle glances, quiet moments, and a growing bond neither of them saw coming. :: Short Story. ::

|Book 2| Four months have passed since Isabella's world was torn apart. She left behind a marriage that began as punishment but became something far more complicated. She walked away from the man who had become both her downfall and her salvation. Seeking stability, she finds herself back in Joshua's world, convincing herself that this is where she belongs-that this is what she wanted all along. But the past has a way of catching up, and some truths refuse to stay buried. Seungcheol never stopped watching over her. He never stopped waiting. And when fate brings Isabella back into his arms, this time, he won't let her go so easily. But what awaits them is far more dangerous than before-secrets unraveling, lies shattering, and a past Isabella never even knew she had. As the truth about Joshua and her own identity comes to light, Isabella finds herself caught in a storm of betrayal, love, and reckoning. But there's one thing she knows for certain-no matter what darkness they face, Seungcheol will be right there beside her. Because some love stories don't end in shadows. They begin there. . . . . . . . **This is the sequel to Chasing Shadows. If you haven't read the first book, I recommend starting there for the full story!**

"We may not have birthed you but you will be our daughter, one way or another. Start with a scholarship and end as the Queen, any path you take is your choice to make." In a modern-day monarchy, Ari is every bit a struggling student as any other. Twenty and earning, Ari's balance on work-study-life is shattered when she is delivered the sudden news of her parents' death. An abrupt stoppage on all her dreams, cashing all her savings to pay for her father's debt, Ari has no way of continuing the life she once knew. Until one day the King shows up at her door with the golden opportunity to replace his two Royal Princes as a front runner for the throne. When Crown Prince Seungcheol meets charismatic Ari, up and ready to replace him on the monarchial throne, can Seungcheol protect both his position and heart? "I'm destined to be a King and the world knows it. But with you, I might become a man."

Two lives, two worlds - never meant to collide. And yet, impossible to pull apart. Hailey Jung has spent her life mastering invisibility. Born into privilege, raised among the elite, but choosing distance over attention. Sharp, untouchable, and brutally honest, she has no patience for games - and even less for men who think they can win her over. Yoon Jeonghan was born for chaos. Golden boy of reckless indulgence, chasing freedom while he still can. Love is a myth. Consequences are optional. Until an old rivalry forces him into a dangerous bet: Make Hailey Jung fall for him. What starts as a game spirals into something neither of them expected. Because Hailey sees right through him. And Jeonghan? He's starting to forget it was ever just a game. Will she fall for him? Will he fall for her? Or will they ruin each other beyond repair?

"I don't understand you so many times..." A gameplay request from an unknown player? Accepted. It was started. Online game to online texts to voice calls to smiling at each other in person. It was first helping out for bosses in the game then helping him to laugh more openly in real life. She landed in his life like a dandelion landing in your sight out of nowhere. All outgoing and no care of the world. It was difficult. The language barrier was difficult. She knew the language but was still struggling. He corrected her but laughed before doing that because of the hilarious sentences she said that she didn't mean to. "...but I still love you." ══════════════════ -Comedy -Romance -Friends to lovers -A texting fic at the start, will return to normal -English isn't my first language so there might be some grammar errors. Started: 30 April 2024 Finished: 30 May 2024

"I'm offering you a job, to be a babysitter for my daughter." "I applied to be a designer, not a babysitter." "5 million per month." "... Deal." Sought after by numerous companies for her excellent skills, Moon Eunji ended up being hired to babysit the daughter of the Director of one of the most successful companies in the entertainment industry of South Korea. "You're even worse than the previous babysitter." "I'll take that as a compliment~" Choi Jiyoon is one hell of a kid no? Babysitting a child like her would be a pain in the ass. "It was Jiyoon who chose you as her babysitter, Eunji." "...Am I some kind of pokémon?" ══════════════════ -Rom-Com -Slightly enemies to lovers -First Svt fanfic I wrote- -English isn't my first language so there might be some grammar errors. Started: 15 March 2024 Season 1 ended: 29 April 2024 Season 2 ended: 1 September 2024

|Book 1| Isabella Bennet's life has always been a pursuit of truth-uncovering the hidden, exposing the dark corners of the world where secrets fester. As a crime journalist, she's chased stories that have led her into danger, but none so personal as the story of Choi Seungcheol. The man known only as the Reaper, a figure wrapped in mystery and bloodshed, is at the heart of her latest investigation. Seungcheol, a ruthless mafia leader with a heart forged in betrayal and revenge, his identity masked by the shadows of his brutal past. To Isabella, he's a puzzle-a dangerous one she can't resist solving. She knows he's the key to unraveling a legacy of pain, but every step she takes closer to him only drags her deeper into a world she isn't prepared for. In a city where power, deceit, and revenge rule, Isabella must navigate the line between truth and danger, unaware that the man she's chasing has already set his sights on her. He isn't just after vengeance-he wants to make her his final piece in a game she never agreed to play. As their worlds collide, Isabella will learn that in the pursuit of the Reaper, nothing, not even her own heart, is safe.

Yoon Jeonghan, heir to a powerful empire, harbors deep-seated resentment toward his father, fueled by a dark family secret. His rebellious nature earns him a reputation as untamable. When his father appoints Jessica Young, an inexperienced security guard, as his personal protector, Jeonghan sees it as another attempt at control. Determined to resist, he vows to make her job impossible. . . . . As their cat-and-mouse game begins, Jeonghan's mastery of manipulation clashes with Jessica's unwavering dedication. Will their unlikely pairing ignite a consuming passion or spark Jeonghan's downfall - or redemption?

I am looking for answers and my own soul badly needs a saving. Yet how can I find them when I killed someone who has bounded to me more than blood, someone whom I share my aspirations with, both soul and flesh? He was more than just a brother. He was more than just my bestfriend. He was me - the other me. But I killed him. How on earth will I pay for my ugly sin?

Was it only casual when you called me baby, took me out on dates and held me close every night? Apparently yes. Years after a brief and disastrous connection back in college, two coworkers find themselves thrown together in a high stakes project. As Yejin and Mingyu confront their unresolved feelings and past mistakes, will they choose to keep it casual once again or is there hope for something more?