The pirate fisted a hand in the naval soldier's hair to yank his head back. Full of hatred, those cold and steely eyes stared up at Hongjoong defiantly. The captain's lips pulled into a smile as he brought the tip of his sword to the man's exposed neck. His throat bobbed against the gleaming blade as he swallowed nervously. "This be the one ye wanted?" "Aye," Hongjoong purred, his eyes gleaming "this be the one. Welcome aboard me ship, Commander Park."

[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 ]

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: ??/??/????