Leo only meant to save a stranger from the river. He didn't expect to become the reason that stranger started living again. Sangwon is running from an abusive past and doesn't believe he deserves safety-let alone love. But Leo refuses to let him disappear, even when healing becomes messy, painful, and uncertain. Between quiet domestic moments, painful setbacks, and the slow rebuilding of trust, something fragile begins to grow between them. Not a rescue story. A recovery story. Content / Trigger Warnings: suicide attempt, past suicidal thoughts, domestic abuse, physical abuse, trauma, panic attacks, PTSD symptoms, controlling relationship, emotional distress. Themes of healing and recovery are central.

After a year apart, Leo and Sangwon's paths cross again, but nothing feels the same. Once inseparable, they now struggle to find their place in a world full of shattered dreams and unspoken feelings. Leo, chasing his dreams as a rising solo artist, never forgot Sangwon-the quiet anchor of his past, the friend who grounded him when everything else fell apart. Sangwon, trying to rebuild himself after a cancelled debut and years of self-doubt, is drawn to Leo's light even as insecurities cloud his heart. Through late-night texts, stolen moments, and a concert that changes everything, they navigate the delicate line between friendship and something more. But can their bond survive the truths they've hidden, the pressures of fame, and the overwhelming pull of the heart? "Fallen Star" is a heartfelt, slow-burn romance about second chances, unspoken emotions, and the courage to let someone see the real you.

Lee Leo and Sangwon met as classmates in college, both pursuing Psychology. On the surface, they couldn't be more different-Leo, quiet and withdrawn, keeping the world at arm's length, while Sangwon was curious, openhearted, and drawn to people. When Sangwon noticed Leo always sitting alone, he reached out, determined to befriend him. At first, Leo was difficult to understand-complicated, guarded, a puzzle Sangwon couldn't quite solve. Yet over time, a bond grew between them. Laughter, long conversations, fleeting glances-moments that seemed to hum with something more. For Sangwon, that something blossomed into love. He tried to hide it, fearing it would ruin what they had. But the way Leo looked at him-the spark in his eyes, the warmth in his smile-made it impossible to ignore. For a year, Sangwon treasured every detail, every glance, every heartbeat that made him believe the feeling might be mutual. Finally, he gathered the courage to confess. Leo's response was gentle but devastating. Though touched that he had been someone's happiness, Leo admitted he could not return Sangwon's love-he was straight, and his heart did not sway in that direction. He promised nothing would change between them. But everything did. Days later, Leo began to drift away-ignoring Sangwon, avoiding meals, acting as if their closeness had never existed. Sangwon's heartbreak curdled into anger, betrayal, and bitterness. The friendship that once lit up his life collapsed into silence, leaving only resentment where love had once been. Two years passed. Wounds remained unhealed. Then fate intervened. Their professor assigned them to a joint project-one that required living together for a month, observing each other's habits and daily lives. Forced into close quarters, Sangwon and Leo must confront the wreckage of their friendship, the love that was never returned, and the unspoken truths still lingering between them.

Childhood promises linger long after years of distance. Lee Sangwon and Lee Leo were inseparable as kids, bound by laughter, secrets, and a vow to always stay by each other's side. But when Leo leaves for the city, Sangwon is left behind, carrying a quiet love that grows in the shadows of his heart. Years later, Leo returns to their coastal hometown, and the reunion sparks a whirlwind of longing, jealousy, and unspoken truths. Sangwon struggles to navigate his feelings, while Leo grapples with the realization that he has always loved Sangwon too. Amid the gentle chaos of friendships, budding romances, and childhood memories, hearts are tested and confessions are made. As waves crash against the shore, old bonds are mended, new love begins, and two souls finally choose each other-breaking the silence that has held them apart for so long.

Sangwon, the mute son of an aristocrat, lives bound by silence and duty. When Leo, a spirited new servant, enters his household, their worlds collide in stolen glances and secret touches. In an era where love between men is forbidden, can a quiet heart and a loud soul find a way to beat as one-or will silence be their undoing? Side ship: Haoxin Tw: •Bullying •Physical Abuse •Angst •Homophobia [All actions and roles Characters play are for pure entertainment. Characters are not owned by me and none of the events that happened in the novel are real. This is pure fiction]

just 2 broken souls meet each other this book contains : family conflict, divorce mentioned, verbal & emotional abuse, abandonment, bullying, mental health struggles (depression, loneliness, trauma implied) i write whatever i want to write so if theres any misinformation about their life please dont come to me ✊ ALSO PLS VOTE FOR LEOWON ON MNET PLUS APPS. LOVE YALL 💞 random idea i have while im mental breakdown... enjoy ig ??

"We survived the eliminations-can we survive each other?" or When Leo's smile fades on the 1st elimination ceremony, Sangwon searches for answers-never realizing the truth has been beside him all along.

Leo promised never to betray the one he loves. At first, he thought that meant Haerin, the girl who brightened his days. But when her lively brother Sangwon enters his world, Leo begins to question where his heart truly belongs.

Leo made a mistake-one that shattered his dream and cost him the person he cherished most. Tears were shed, hearts were broken, and everything he once believed in came crashing down. He walked away, not out of choice, but because his mind could no longer bear the weight. Yet in leaving, he wasn't the only one who lost everything. They all did. Their dream. Their future, including him-Sangwon.