Legacy of the Shadows #1 I looked directly into Lee Seokmin's eyes and understood why they called him a king. He stood before me without the slightest trace of hesitation, as though the Society's name meant nothing within the walls of his empire. Calm. Untouchable. Dangerous. "Tell them something for me," he said, his voice steady enough to make silence feel louder. "I didn't kneel before them. I won't kneel now. And I never will." I watched him for a long moment before closing the distance between us. My fingers curled beneath his chin, lifting his face until those unwavering eyes met mine again. He didn't pull away. He didn't have to. The battle had already begun long before either of us realised it. A slow smile found my lips. "You will... my King." They sent me to bring an empire to its knees. What they failed to tell me... was that kings have a way of getting beneath your skin. And somewhere between breaking Lee Seokmin and becoming consumed by him, I forgot which one I came here to do. Because every story has a monster. I simply never expected to fall in love with mine.

Seokmin never liked loose ends. He liked order. Rules. Control. But Joshua Hong? He came out of nowhere and left the same way. One minute he was there - all polite smiles, gentle voice, soft sweaters and blueberry muffins. The next, he was gone. No explanations. No notes. No fucking goodbye. And no one knew anything. Not where he went. Not where he stayed. Not why Seokmin couldn't stop thinking about him.He wasn't supposed to care. He was supposed to hate him - And then that one night - the fight. The truth. The way Joshua's eyes went cold. Where he acted like they were strangers. "You don't know a damn thing about me, Seokmin." He was right. Seokmin never did.Now all he had were questions - and a growing ache in his chest that felt too close to guilt- He was supposed to be the easy one. The soft one. The safe one. So why did it feel like Joshua was the most dangerous thing he'd ever touched?

BOOK #2 "He says I scare him sometimes. But how do I explain that the only thing that ever scared me... was the thought of losing him? I watch him even when he doesn't know. I memorize the way he smiles, the way his voice lilts when he's being sarcastic, and the way he curls into silence when he's hurting. He calls it obsession. I call it love - twisted, but mine." --- "They say protectiveness is sweet. But Seokmin? He guards me like I'm something sacred and dangerous at the same time. I don't know whether to run from him or into his arms. But I do know one thing - in this world, he's my chaos, my safety, my storm. And I think I love him for that... even when I shouldn't." Most people know Lee Seokmin as the rude one. The monster. A glare that could pierce through your soul. But there's a side of him he's kept hidden - the part shaped by pain, loss, and a vow to never let the people he loves slip away. Especially not Joshua. Hong Jisoo - or Joshua, as he prefers - is calm, classy, and sassy when provoked. He's dealt with enough of life's mess to build a fortress of poise around himself. But then came Seokmin: loud, protective, maddeningly devoted. And terrifyingly in love. As shadows from the past resurface and people begin to connect the dots of fate, Joshua and Seokmin find themselves tangled in a love that burns too hot to hold - but too precious to lose. Because in the end, love isn't always gentle. Sometimes, it watches from the dark. Sometimes, it follows. Sometimes, it's the shadow you never asked for... but always needed. TW ⚠️: Contains lots of violence, swearing and harmful topics. Book #2 of the Fate series

Five years ago, Hong Jisoo disappeared the same night Lee Seokmin lost everything. The city called it tragedy. The underworld called it betrayal. Neither knew the truth. Now he returns not as Jisoo, but as Joshua. Cold. Untouchable. Feared enough that even powerful men lower their voices when speaking his name. The Angel of Eden. Meanwhile, Lee Seokmin no longer exists either. The streets know him as DK, the alpha who built Inferno from grief and violence, the man rumored to burn entire districts without blinking. They were once each other's safest place. Now they stand on opposite sides of a city preparing for war. But some things refuse to die quietly. Not love. Not guilt. Not the ghosts people become to survive. And somewhere beneath the smoke, blood, and ruined identities, two people still remember what it felt like to be loved before everything burned. Some love stories save people. Theirs destroyed them. Story Information • Main Pairing: SeokSoo • Side Pairings: Jeongcheol, Junhao, Soonhoon, Verkwan, Meanie • Setting: Mafia Omegaverse / Noir Romance • Trope: Lovers to Enemies / Identity Loss / Tragic Romance / Slow Burn • Themes: Grief, Obsession, Found Family, Emotional Dependency, Survival • Update: Once a week

Joshua is sharp-tongued, a little rude, and fiercely independent - yet beneath his pride and biting remarks lies a heart that can't help caring for those he loves. Seokmin is equally strong-willed, snarky, and a masterful tease, but his charm hides a protective, unwavering devotion. When these two alphas collide, sparks fly. Tension-filled encounters and playful clashes gradually give way to a bond neither can ignore. Enigma x Alpha AU

CHECKMATE In a world ruled from the shadows, power is a game-and every move has consequences. The Angels Syndicate governs the continent like a chessboard. Each member is a piece. Each role is fixed. And at the center of it all sits the King : Yoon Jeonghan, beautiful, ruthless, and untouchable. When Lee Seokmin eliminates the King's Knight, he expects execution. Instead, he is promoted. Thrust into a world of luxury, violence, and unspoken rules, Seokmin must learn to survive as the King's new Knight-protecting the Syndicate's interests while navigating a court where loyalty is fragile and betrayal is inevitable. But among all the pieces surrounding the throne, one captures his attention more than the rest. The Bishop. Masked. Silent. Unnamed. Always watching. Seokmin's curiosity turns into obsession. Who is he beneath the mask? Meanwhile, Joshua, Jeonghan's hidden brother, has lived his entire life in the King's shadow. Never clever enough. Never perfect enough. Always compared-and always found lacking. Until the arrival of Seokmin changes everything. By someway, he ends up spending the night with him. One night, one forbidden connection, and Joshua's carefully controlled world begins to unravel. As bodies fall and secrets surface, lines blur between duty and desire, loyalty and treason. Identities fracture. Masks crack. In a game where every piece is expendable, the question is no longer who will win- But who will survive the endgame. Checkmate is a dark, character-driven story of power, obsession, identity, and love born in the midst of murder and betrayal-where the most dangerous move is falling for the wrong person. ------- #1 - #topseokmin - 01/05/2026

Joshua Hong leaves behind everything he's built-his career, his home, the security he once clung to-in pursuit of the past he can't seem to forget. Seeking closure from a childhood shrouded in unanswered questions, he embarks on a journey that promises more than just forgotten memories. Unbeknownst to Joshua, the past he's chasing has become intertwined with a darker, predatory world- one where secrets thrive in the shadows, and he might find himself more prey than seeker. Each step draws him deeper, closer to a truth that could unravel him, and a dangerous connection waiting to claim him.

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?

BOOK #2 They say love heals scars, but Seokmin's scars were lessons-bitter reminders that twisted him into a creature of darkness. His life was a series of brutal lessons that shaped him into someone who burns with an unquenchable fire. Protecting his brother-in-law's assistant was both his best and worst decision, a choice that bound him to Joshua in ways he could never escape. Joshua was his-body, mind, and soul. His to break, reshape, and claim. No one could alter that, not Joshua, not even Seokmin himself. Seokmin's voice was low, his breath hot against Joshua's skin as he spoke, "I've never craved anyone as much as I crave you." Joshua's eyes were wet with fear as he tried to pull away. "You don't love me. You're just obsessed. Let me go." Seokmin's grip tightened as he leaned in, pressing his lips to Joshua's in a kiss both tender and demanding. "I'll let you go," he whispered against Joshua's lips, "but only when my soul is ripped from this body. And even then, who knows? Maybe we're bound beyond this life."

When he goes to Italy to fulfill his mother's dying wish... Only for a psycho mafia boss to become obsessed with him. The follow story contains dark themes such as murder, torture, kidnapping, abuse and explicit sexual activity. Reader discretion is advised.