Behind the Mask || Hwang In-ho x Reader
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Last published Tue, Sep 23, 2025
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When (Y/N) stumbles upon a mysterious business card promising a chance to win life-changing money, curiosity outweighs caution. Dialing the number pulls her into a high-stakes game where survival isn't just an option-it's the ultimate goal.
Thrown into a world of danger and deceit, she crosses paths with Young-il, a man with sharp instincts and a magnetic presence. His determination to protect her sparks a connection neither expected, but the game's shadows threaten to snuff it out.
As (Y/N) navigates the labyrinth of secrets and betrayals, the stakes grow higher with every move. Can she trust Young-il's fierce loyalty, or is there more to his past than he's willing to reveal? And with her life on the line, will she have the strength to outwit those pulling the strings, or will the game consume her entirely?
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