All Machines Eventually Break
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MatureOngoing3h 10m
Last published Fri, Jan 23, 2026
Lee Yeon-ah has been dealt a bad hand. Orphaned at only ten years old, and in her third foster home in the six years she's been in the foster system. She thought of herself as hopeless. That she will die because she meant nothing to the world.
At sixteen years old, Yeon-ah has only one dream, to take control of her life and make something of herself. But, her plans are quickly ripped to shreds.
While Yeon-ah was approaching rock bottom, a man approached her, presenting her with an opportunity to escape.
Now, Yeon-ah is stuck in the games, where it's either kill or be killed. When the darkness emerges from the bodies of men, will she survive? Or will she succumb to the darkness too?
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Originally from AO3. Don't worry! It's really me! This is not a copy!
Inspired by: Exit Music (For A Film) by Alexandrathefirst69 (AO3), @ILYSIAN-69 (Wattpad)
Squid Game x Teen! Reader (Platonic, obviously)
⚠️ WARNINGS ⚠️: Sexual assault (not graphic, but it is mentioned), child abuse/neglect, alcohol/drug use mentions, suicidal thoughts/idealism, gore/blood
TAGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS EACH CHAPTER IS POSTED! I will mention them in authors notes if something has changed.
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