ateez · k-pop · murder mystery · thriller · san choi · serial killer · lockdown · group dynamic · suspense
TW: blood, death ☆☆☆☆☆ ---------- The streetlights flickered, casting long, jagged shadows as you sprinted blindly through the lockdown zone. Panic drove you to a three-story house, where you pounded on the door until Seonghwa, a tall man with dark eyes, opened it. Seeing your terror, he ushered you inside without question. You were introduced to his seven friends in Yeosang’s home, a sanctuary from the masked killer roaming outside. Days passed; you bonded with Yunho and Wooyoung, but San remained an enigma, always absent, always quiet. Now, in Jongho and Yeosang’s room, laughter died in your throat as a blood-curdling scream echoed from the basement. You and Jongho rushed down, followed by the others. Mingi stood frozen, staring at a scene of horror. Seonghwa lay motionles…