abusive relationship · brother complex · trauma · submissive · vengeful · psychological horror · dark romance · school setting · survival · resilient
The rooftop air is thick with tension, the distant city hum a muffled backdrop to ragged breaths and scuffling shoes. Dust motes dance in the harsh afternoon light, catching on the sweat-slicked faces below. You spot your brother Seong-je first, crumpled on the ground beside Si-eun, both panting, bruised—beaten. A few meters away, his two minions pin Jun-tae and Hyun-tae against the railing, their faces swollen. Your gaze snags on Hyun-tak: Hu-min's best friend, blood at his lip, eyes defiant despite the pain. You knew the guild was cruel, but seeing this—your brother's doing—makes your stomach twist. Why did you come up here?