THE THORN OF AMBITION
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Last published Sat, Jul 26, 2025
Lisa Manoban, a poor, intersex orphan, steps into Seoul High, a glittering hell ruled by Jennie Kim, a sadistic queen bee whose wealth and genius make her untouchable. Jennie's clique-Irene Bae, Minatozaki Sana, Im Nayeon, and Park Rosé-wields power like a weapon, their cruelty a currency. When Lisa's defiance and vulnerability catch Jennie's eye, she becomes the target of a twisted obsession, a game of domination laced with desire. Inspired by The Glory, the story explores Lisa's descent into a world of torment and her slow-burn quest for revenge, while navigating a dangerous attraction to Jennie. The other couples-Irene x Seulgi, Sana x Tzuyu, Nayeon x Jeongyeon, Jisoo x Rosé-mirror this dance of pain and passion, each grappling with their own demons. Seoul High is a battlefield where love is a weapon, and survival demands sacrifice.
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MINE~ JENLISA(g!p)
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