The Beauty and the Monster

Tae-jun, a second-year student at one of South Korea's most prestigious high schools, appears to have it all-he's charming, handsome, and kind-hearted. Adopted at the age of one, he grew up in a loving home, and no one could guess the dark secret he keeps hidden beneath his perfect exterior. Not even his parents, who have always seen him as their own.

But when Lina Jiwon, a sharp-witted transfer student from the U.S. with a mysterious scar on her face, joins his school, everything begins to unravel. Unlike others, Lina seems to sense something off about Tae-jun. Her friendly demeanor masks an ability to see through his carefully crafted facade. As strange and paranormal events begin to occur following Lina's arrival, Tae-jun's secret becomes harder to conceal.

What is Tae-jun hiding? And why does Lina seem to be at the center of the supernatural disturbances? As the two grow closer, Tae-jun must confront the shadows of his past and face a truth he's long buried. But will he be able to protect his secret from the one girl who might be able to see his true nature?

A thrilling blend of mystery, suspense, and a dash of the supernatural, "The Beauty and the Monster" will keep readers on the edge of their seats, questioning how much of ourselves we can truly hide-and what happens when those secrets are exposed.