as seonghwa's quiet mental health collapse progresses from lying on floors to full-blown psychosis, hongjoong flourishes in a new solo career start, unwittingly leaving the love of his life behind. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

After losing the love of his life three years ago, Hongjoong vows to honor Seongie's memory by becoming a nurse, caring for the sick and elderly. Jaded by the tragic past, he resigns himself to a quiet life without attachment. Seonghwa was an extravagant playboy trying to live up to his father's expectations until a car accident ripped his life apart. Now he's confined to a wheelchair and numb to his existence. Hongjoong never expected to see Seongie's face again, especially reflected on his newest patient, and Seonghwa never expected to regain the feeling in his cold heart.

Hongjoong still waits for Seonghwa, so often. So many hushed meetings, so many secretive glances. How far would they go for each other? Were they ready to give up everything? Or would the tides pull them apart for the final time? Book 3 after Servant's Pride and Captain's Will

Two years after the disbandment of the Silent Executioners, a hooded figure haunts Hongjoong's new life at the Don't Go Inn. His crew needs him for yet another adventure. The Captain could never refuse the call of the sea. Book 2 of 'Servant's Pride'

First, the power went out. Second, it was the water. Then, it was the blaring horns that rang throughout the city. The portable radio they used was all static except for the occasional alarming words that no one truly believed because it was April 1st. The warning was there, they had time to make it out, but Seonghwa learned that it was best to listen to his screaming instincts rather than his roommate who told him it was nothing. Because look where his roommate was now. Or: Seonghwa attempts to survive through a zombie apocalypse and meets six loyal men and one cold-hearted and ruthless leader to help keep him company.

The world had gone quiet when Seonghwa woke from his slumber. Prying himself off the uncomfortable hospital bed, many questions were raging through his mind as he tried to put things into place; what happened? Why was he all alone? And most importantly: what was he going to do about the strange bite mark? [heavily inspired by 'The Walking Dead'] SLOW BURN seongjoong (main ship) woosan yungi jongsang started: 20/07/2024 ended: ??/??/????

[Completed] Seonghwa escapes his royal life and seeks refuge aboard The Black Siren, a notorious pirate ship led by Captain Hongjoong. Disguised as a commoner, Seonghwa navigates the dangers of the sea while hiding his true identity. As he bonds with Hongjoong and the crew, a thrilling adventure unfolds, revealing secrets, testing loyalties, and sparking an undeniable connection that could change their fates forever. [ if you enjoyed this, read NEW HORIZONS - a follow up story ]

"You're drunk again," Wooyoung's voice was thick, trembling. Hongjoong didn't need to look to know that his eyes were red, tears pooling at the edges. "You said you'd be home earlier. I waited-again. Until seven in the fucking morning." Hongjoong sighed, long and heavy, as he tossed his keys onto the cluttered kitchen counter. He didn't even bother to respond. He didn't have the energy for this, not tonight. Or maybe it was every night.

[COMPLETED] pirate captain kim hongjoong needs neptune's trident to control the seas. he steals the song of the unpredictable siren park seonghwa, forcing an uneasy alliance. as secrets about the trident unfold, their quest could cost them what they treasure most, potentially tearing them apart forever. - ateez!pirateau - main pairing: seongjoong side pairings are main ships (yungi, jongsang, woosan) multiple povs