*THESE ARE NOT MY CHARACTERS*
*I RESPECT THESE IDOL'S RELATIONSHIPS IRL*
*ALL SCENARIOS ARE FICTIONAL*
*RETELLING OF FLAME IN THE MIST BY RENÉE AHDIEH*
As the 9th and youngest son of a famous foreign warrior, Han Jisung has always known he'd been raised for one purpose, to marry into a high class. Never mind his cunning, which rivals that of his other siblings, or his skills as an accomplished alchemist. Since Jisung was not born the oldest, his fate was sealed from his first breath.
At just 19 years old, Jisung is sent to the imperial palace to meet his betrothed, a woman he did not choose. But the journey is cut short when his convoy is attacked by a group of bandits called the 'Black Clan'.
As the only survivor, he narrowly escapes into the woods were he makes a plan for vengeance. Disguising himself as a peasant boy, he covers all traces and marks of life as a noble class, including an infamous birthmark that could lead him to his doom upon sight.
However, once Jisung is within their ranks, he finds that he is appreciated for his wits and ideas. He even find himself falling into an unexpected emotion, that will cause him to sharply question what he knows.
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Top!Jisung
Bottom!Minho
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For years, Minho's family had kept deeply buried secrets that have now resurfaced, shedding light on his father's business and the tragic circumstances surrounding his mother's death.
These revelations have not only put Minho's life in danger but have also led to an attempt on his life by a group of individuals.
If it wasn't for this peculiarly handsome man, Minho would've died that night.
Little did Minho know, his father has made the decision to hire skilled mercenaries for his son's safety.
Unexpectedly, one of the hired mercenaries is none other than the mysterious and handsome man who had saved Minho that night: Han Jisung.
As Minho delves deeper into this situation surrounding him and uncovering his family's secrets, he discovers that there's a lot more to it than meets the eye.
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Even with blood spattered across his cheek, he manages a bright gummy smile and says, "This is exactly why they say not to talk to strangers, Princess."
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Started: April 3rd, 2024
Published: July 29th, 2024
Completed: December 24th, 2024